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2012-2013<br />

<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />

LIVE AT THE HEART OF THE AGGIE EXPERIENCE<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu


Community <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g> Creed<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University residence hall communities<br />

incorporate the following:<br />

EDUCATION: to ensure that teaching and learning<br />

take place bey<strong>on</strong>d the classroom.<br />

OPENNESS: so that ideas and thoughts can be<br />

discussed freely.<br />

RESPECT: to ensure that individuality is<br />

h<strong>on</strong>ored so diversity can be pursued.<br />

RESPONSIBILITY: so that the individual<br />

accepts obligati<strong>on</strong>s to the community and is<br />

held accountable for individual acti<strong>on</strong>s.<br />

CARING: to ensure that the individual’s<br />

well-being is supported and that<br />

community service is encouraged.<br />

INVOLVEMENT: so that all individuals<br />

have a voice in decisi<strong>on</strong>s c<strong>on</strong>cerning<br />

their community.<br />

OWNERSHIP: to ensure that all<br />

individuals care for their building<br />

facilities and adjacent property.<br />

CELEBRATION: so that<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M’s history and<br />

culture are promoted and that<br />

residence hall and university<br />

traditi<strong>on</strong>s are shared.<br />

<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong><br />

This creed is adapted from<br />

In Search <strong>of</strong> Community, by Ernest Boyer.<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University and the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> will not tolerate harassment <strong>of</strong> any kind.<br />

Both the university and <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> have statements outlining<br />

their policies <strong>on</strong> harassment and their commitment to diversity.<br />

If you believe you have experienced harassment, please talk with<br />

your residence hall staff, the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> or the<br />

vice president for Student Affairs.<br />

Printed <strong>on</strong> 10% total recovered<br />

fiber/all post-c<strong>on</strong>sumer fiber.<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu


<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University has a str<strong>on</strong>g instituti<strong>on</strong>al<br />

commitment to the principle <strong>of</strong> diversity in all areas.<br />

In that spirit, admissi<strong>on</strong> to <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University and<br />

any <strong>of</strong> its sp<strong>on</strong>sored programs is open to all qualified<br />

individuals. <strong>Texas</strong> A&M does not discriminate <strong>on</strong> the<br />

basis <strong>of</strong> an individual’s disability and complies with<br />

Secti<strong>on</strong> 504 <strong>of</strong> the Rehabilitati<strong>on</strong> Act <strong>of</strong> 1973 and the<br />

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its admissi<strong>on</strong>s,<br />

accessibility, treatment and employment <strong>of</strong> students<br />

in its programs and activities. The designated ADA<br />

coordinator for <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University is Charley Clark,<br />

(979) 845-1323, website http://compliance.tamu.<br />

edu/adamenu.aspx. <strong>Texas</strong> A&M provides academic<br />

accommodati<strong>on</strong>s and auxiliary aids to students with<br />

disabling c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s, as defined under the law, who are<br />

otherwise qualified to meet the instituti<strong>on</strong>’s academic<br />

requirements. Disability Services, (979) 845-1637,<br />

coordinates <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University’s programs and<br />

efforts for the benefit <strong>of</strong> the individuals covered under<br />

the statute.<br />

texas A&m does not assume any resp<strong>on</strong>sibility for<br />

accident, illness or property loss and has no insurance<br />

to cover these c<strong>on</strong>tingencies.<br />

Brochure produced by TTI Communicati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />

RSLF1201.0512.6M<br />

2 STUDENT RULES<br />

Table <strong>of</strong> C<strong>on</strong>tents<br />

3 RESIDENCE HALL LEADERSHIP<br />

4 TO MAKE YOUR ROOM A HOME…<br />

6 AMENITIES<br />

7 GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

10 SAFETY<br />

11 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION<br />

SERVICES<br />

12 UNIVERSITY DINING<br />

13 CONTACTS<br />

VISION STATEMENT<br />

To <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University students a world-class<br />

<strong>on</strong>-campus student living and learning experience.<br />

RESIDENCE LIFE<br />

MISSION STATEMENT<br />

The <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> provides<br />

welcoming, educati<strong>on</strong>al and sustainable community<br />

living at the heart <strong>of</strong> the Aggie experience.<br />

We cultivate an envir<strong>on</strong>ment where students:<br />

• engage, challenge and grow together;<br />

• feel respected and supported;<br />

• focus <strong>on</strong> their academic goals; and<br />

• create positive, memorable experiences and<br />

lifel<strong>on</strong>g friendships.<br />

We provide:<br />

• safe, sustainable, quality physical envir<strong>on</strong>ments;<br />

• well-maintained historic and state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art<br />

facilities;<br />

• c<strong>on</strong>veniently located cost-effective housing<br />

opti<strong>on</strong>s; and<br />

• reliable and resp<strong>on</strong>sive service.<br />

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 1


Student Rules<br />

reSidenCe <strong>Life</strong> empLoyment opportunitieS<br />

Becoming part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong><br />

<strong>Life</strong> staff is another great way to get involved. All<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>of</strong>fices need student workers.<br />

Students may also apply to work at the Comm<strong>on</strong>s<br />

fr<strong>on</strong>t desk. Becoming a resident advisor or a<br />

summer c<strong>on</strong>ference assistant — after your freshman<br />

year — is also an excellent opportunity to combine<br />

work with leadership development and residence<br />

hall involvement.<br />

2 LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University and the<br />

<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> have<br />

developed rules designed to protect<br />

the safety, health and comfort <strong>of</strong> all<br />

residents. These rules are outlined in the<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University Student Rules and<br />

the <strong>Residence</strong> Hall Handbook.<br />

Student rightS And reSp<strong>on</strong>SibiLitieS<br />

Student rights in our community include:<br />

• to socialize in the room;<br />

• to sleep and study without disturbance;<br />

• to live in a supportive and stimulating<br />

community;<br />

• to live in a safe, secure, healthy and clean<br />

envir<strong>on</strong>ment;<br />

• to enjoy access to a variety <strong>of</strong> programs,<br />

services and facilities; and<br />

• to involve themselves and others in promoting<br />

an educati<strong>on</strong>al, open, respectful, resp<strong>on</strong>sible,<br />

caring, involving and celebrative community.<br />

Student resp<strong>on</strong>sibilities in our community<br />

include:<br />

• to c<strong>on</strong>sider the needs <strong>of</strong> other residents and<br />

balance these with each student’s own needs;<br />

• to promote care <strong>of</strong> the physical facilities,<br />

equipment and services;<br />

• to communicate with other residents and staff<br />

members, letting them know when they are<br />

disturbing another student;<br />

• to dem<strong>on</strong>strate a commitment to the<br />

community by getting involved;<br />

• to promote campus and individual safety; and<br />

• to dem<strong>on</strong>strate dignity and respect for all<br />

individuals.<br />

Students interested in being a resident advisor<br />

should talk with their residence hall staff or call the<br />

coordinator <strong>of</strong> residence life at (979) 845-2235.<br />

Any<strong>on</strong>e interested in applying for a student-worker<br />

positi<strong>on</strong> should stop in at any <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong>fices across campus or simply c<strong>on</strong>tact <strong>Residence</strong><br />

<strong>Life</strong> at (979) 862-3158.


During the year, students will interact<br />

with a wide variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>Department</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> staff. Perhaps<br />

the most important resources will be their<br />

residence hall staff. The primary goal <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> is to<br />

facilitate the formati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> a community that<br />

encourages the pers<strong>on</strong>al, social, cultural<br />

and academic development <strong>of</strong> the students<br />

living in the residence halls. To read more<br />

about residence educati<strong>on</strong> and leadership,<br />

visit http://reslife.tamu.edu/aboutus/resed.<br />

enCourAging reSpeCt,<br />

ACCeptAnCe And Support<br />

through eduCAti<strong>on</strong> (erASe)<br />

ERASE is a social justice and diversity committee<br />

comprised <strong>of</strong> undergraduate and graduate<br />

students within the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong><br />

<strong>Life</strong>. This committee is dedicated to creating<br />

a more inclusive <strong>on</strong>-campus community,<br />

grounded in respect and appreciati<strong>on</strong> for all<br />

individual differences. It provides programming<br />

opportunities and resources to educate, enhance<br />

and encourage the appreciati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> diversity and<br />

social justice within the residential community<br />

and general student body. Students may c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />

members <strong>of</strong> this committee should they have any<br />

questi<strong>on</strong>s regarding diversity and social justice<br />

educati<strong>on</strong>.<br />

Community direCtor And<br />

grAduAte hALL direCtor<br />

The community director (CD)and graduate<br />

hall director (GHD) are important resources in<br />

your residence hall experience. The CD or GHD<br />

has overall resp<strong>on</strong>sibility for the hall. The CD or<br />

GHD provides individual and group assistance<br />

to residents, advises the hall council, supervises<br />

resident advisors, and works with staff and the<br />

hall council to establish a supportive and positive<br />

learning envir<strong>on</strong>ment in the hall. Students should<br />

feel free to talk with the CD or GHD about any<br />

pers<strong>on</strong>al or academic issues or suggesti<strong>on</strong>s for hall<br />

improvement. They are a wealth <strong>of</strong> informati<strong>on</strong><br />

and resources.<br />

<strong>Residence</strong> Hall Leadership<br />

reSident AdviSor<br />

The resident advisor (RA) is <strong>on</strong>e <strong>of</strong> the most<br />

helpful and resourceful fellow students you will<br />

interact with at <strong>Texas</strong> A&M. RAs have been<br />

carefully selected because <strong>of</strong> their leadership<br />

potential, interpers<strong>on</strong>al skills, positive attitude and<br />

sense <strong>of</strong> commitment. As a peer, the student’s RA<br />

provides basic informati<strong>on</strong> and referral services<br />

and assists residents in adjusting to campus<br />

life, including helping with academic c<strong>on</strong>cerns,<br />

roommate relati<strong>on</strong>ships, homesickness and<br />

other matters. The RA is resp<strong>on</strong>sible for helping<br />

residents meet each other and build a str<strong>on</strong>g<br />

community <strong>on</strong> the floor. Students should c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />

their RA if they have questi<strong>on</strong>s or need assistance.<br />

reSidenCe hALL ASSoCiAti<strong>on</strong><br />

And hALL CounCiLS<br />

Being a leader in a residence hall is an experience<br />

to always remember. Being able to lead where<br />

you live and meeting hundreds <strong>of</strong> your fellow<br />

Aggies with whom you share a comm<strong>on</strong> b<strong>on</strong>d<br />

are great ways to begin your time in Aggieland.<br />

How engaging and energetic your hall council is<br />

depends <strong>on</strong> your level <strong>of</strong> involvement.<br />

Activities <strong>of</strong> an active hall council include<br />

promoti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Aggie Spirit, inclusive<br />

leadership, cohesi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> all community members<br />

and academic success. The realizati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> a<br />

leadership visi<strong>on</strong> in hall councils also creates<br />

much <strong>of</strong> the energy <strong>of</strong> our nati<strong>on</strong>ally recognized<br />

<strong>Residence</strong> Hall Associati<strong>on</strong> (RHA). Meet your<br />

hall council president or hall director to become<br />

involved in your community. <strong>Residence</strong> hall<br />

councils and the <strong>Residence</strong> Hall Associati<strong>on</strong> are<br />

str<strong>on</strong>g Aggie traditi<strong>on</strong>s that span over 40 years.<br />

To become an active student leader in RHA,<br />

visit the RHA website at http://rha.tamu.edu<br />

or call the RHA <strong>of</strong>fice at (979) 845-0689.<br />

nAti<strong>on</strong>AL reSidenCe hALL h<strong>on</strong>orAry<br />

Like RHA, the Nati<strong>on</strong>al <strong>Residence</strong> Hall H<strong>on</strong>orary<br />

(NRHH) has regi<strong>on</strong>al and nati<strong>on</strong>al opportunities<br />

for student leaders to serve. NRHH membership<br />

is selected through a nominati<strong>on</strong> process each<br />

semester. One percent <strong>of</strong> the total number <strong>of</strong><br />

students who live in our residence halls is eligible<br />

for membership within this h<strong>on</strong>or society. The<br />

more engaged you are in your residence hall<br />

community, the more likely you are to be selected<br />

as a member <strong>of</strong> NRHH.<br />

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 3


To Make Your Room a Home…<br />

Here are some ideas <strong>of</strong> what students<br />

may need or want to bring. Students<br />

should talk with their roommate to<br />

see what he or she is bringing to help reduce<br />

duplicati<strong>on</strong> and save space.<br />

CURTAINS AND BLINDS<br />

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MICROWAVES AND REFRIGERATORS<br />

Residents may have a maximum <strong>of</strong> <strong>on</strong>e microwave<br />

and two refrigerators per room. A combinati<strong>on</strong><br />

refrigerator, freezer and microwave unit will be<br />

counted as <strong>on</strong>e microwave and <strong>on</strong>e refrigerator. In<br />

additi<strong>on</strong>, the following c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s apply to microwaves<br />

and refrigerators in the residence halls:<br />

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4 LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />

FURNITURE<br />

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PAINTING<br />

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unplugged between semesters.<br />

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plugged in and placed inside a room closet.<br />

For informati<strong>on</strong> regarding renting a combinati<strong>on</strong><br />

refrigerator, freezer and microwave unit, c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />

your residence hall staff. See http://reslife.tamu.edu/<br />

housing/amenities/fridge.


is allowed. You must use an interior semi-gloss<br />

latex-enamel acrylic paint in <strong>on</strong>e <strong>of</strong> the universityapproved<br />

colors. This is a low-odor, easy-to-clean<br />

(does not require thinner) paint, which is available<br />

from a number <strong>of</strong> local paint stores. It is very<br />

important that the paint you use be interior semigloss<br />

latex-enamel acrylic paint and not the regular<br />

latex-enamel paint. Regular latex will not b<strong>on</strong>d<br />

well to our walls, which have been painted with<br />

oil-based paint.<br />

The North and South Area Offices will provide<br />

free Aggie White paint for your c<strong>on</strong>venience as<br />

l<strong>on</strong>g as supplies last, limited to 2 gall<strong>on</strong>s per room.<br />

No room will be painted by the students or by<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University more frequently than <strong>on</strong>ce<br />

every two years, unless need is determined by the<br />

hall director’s staff. Before buying materials, please<br />

obtain a copy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Residence</strong> Hall Paint Policy<br />

and <strong>Guide</strong>lines from http://reslife.tamu.edu<br />

or the hall staff. Find the approval form at<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/amenities/paint<br />

or the hall staff.<br />

poSterS And wALL hAngingS<br />

Posters and wall hangings can add pers<strong>on</strong>ality to<br />

any room. We encourage students to decorate their<br />

walls, but keep the room-modificati<strong>on</strong> expectati<strong>on</strong>s<br />

in mind when doing so. Use adhesive products to<br />

hang pictures; for example, 3M Command Picture<br />

Hanging Strips work best. Make sure the adhesive<br />

used does not pull paint or plaster <strong>of</strong>f the wall. Putty<br />

must be totally removed when the student checks out.<br />

room modifiCAti<strong>on</strong>S<br />

C<strong>on</strong>tact paper, decorati<strong>on</strong>s, painting (as explained<br />

<strong>on</strong> page 4) and any other modificati<strong>on</strong>s must be<br />

approved by the GHD or CD. Permanent fixtures<br />

and c<strong>on</strong>structi<strong>on</strong> are not permitted. All items<br />

in the room must be free standing. Modifying<br />

electrical or teleph<strong>on</strong>e wiring is prohibited.<br />

Under no circumstances should nails, screws or<br />

wall anchors be used to affix items to walls. Any<br />

materials used to affix items to walls or doors must<br />

be completely removed up<strong>on</strong> check-out (including<br />

all tape residue). Under no circumstances should<br />

closet doors be removed, even if viewed as <strong>on</strong>ly a<br />

temporary modificati<strong>on</strong>.<br />

NOTE: For fire-safety reas<strong>on</strong>s, furniture may not be<br />

stacked in a manner that impedes emergency exit through<br />

room windows or that inhibits the proper functi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> room<br />

smoke detectors or sprinklers.<br />

To Make Your Room a Home…<br />

ITEMS STUDENTS MAY<br />

WANT TO BRING<br />

Additi<strong>on</strong>al items students may want to bring are<br />

listed below. These are suggesti<strong>on</strong>s and may not be<br />

necessities for every<strong>on</strong>e.<br />

• alarm clock or<br />

clock radio<br />

• calculator<br />

• calendars<br />

(daily and planner)<br />

• camera<br />

• class supplies — paper,<br />

pencils, study aids<br />

• cleaning supplies —<br />

broom, mop,<br />

small vacuum<br />

• 15- to 20-foot<br />

Ethernet cable<br />

• first-aid supplies<br />

• flashlight<br />

• hangers<br />

• ir<strong>on</strong> and<br />

ir<strong>on</strong>ing board<br />

• lamps<br />

Shower SuppLieS<br />

• laundry basket<br />

and high-efficency<br />

laundry detergent<br />

• m<strong>on</strong>ey for<br />

unexpected costs<br />

• pers<strong>on</strong>al computer<br />

and printer<br />

• plants<br />

• posters and pictures<br />

(no nails)<br />

• power strip with<br />

built-in circuit breaker<br />

• sewing kit<br />

• sheets, pillows,<br />

pillowcases, blankets<br />

• tape, scissors, stapler<br />

• toilet paper<br />

• towels<br />

• umbrella<br />

• wastebasket<br />

Students will need to provide shower supplies,<br />

including toiletries and special items, such as<br />

toothbrush holders. If they live in a hall with a<br />

community bath, they may also wish to use a shower<br />

caddy to carry their items to and from the bathroom.<br />

tv, dvd pLAyer And Stereo<br />

Students are welcome to bring these items but<br />

are encouraged to check with their roommate<br />

to avoid duplicati<strong>on</strong>. With stereo equipment,<br />

the students are requested to please remember<br />

that they will be living with another pers<strong>on</strong> and<br />

many very close neighbors. Students will need to<br />

be c<strong>on</strong>siderate <strong>of</strong> requests about the noise level.<br />

Students are encouraged to engrave their name <strong>on</strong><br />

their bel<strong>on</strong>gings. Engravers are available from hall<br />

staff in some halls or University Police. Pers<strong>on</strong>al<br />

communicati<strong>on</strong> satellite dishes are prohibited.<br />

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 5


Amenities<br />

<str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g> at the heart <strong>of</strong> Aggieland,<br />

students discover that the <strong>Department</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> has many features<br />

in the residence halls not found in other<br />

housing facilities in the Bryan/College Stati<strong>on</strong><br />

area. The following is a sample <strong>of</strong> what we<br />

have to <strong>of</strong>fer students living <strong>on</strong> campus.<br />

CAbLe tv<br />

C<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong>s for 80-plus channel cable service<br />

are provided in all residence hall rooms and are<br />

included in the room rent. For extended cable<br />

services such as premium channels (HBO) or TiVo ® ,<br />

the student will need to make arrangements with<br />

<strong>Campus</strong> Televideo at http://www.campustelevideo.<br />

com. The student will need to bring a cable cord.<br />

More informati<strong>on</strong> is available at http://reslife.tamu.<br />

edu/housing/amenities/cabletv.<br />

CLeAning ServiCeS<br />

Custodial workers provide bathroom cleaning<br />

services <strong>on</strong> a weekly basis, except in corridor-style<br />

halls. Corridor halls receive bathroom cleaning<br />

daily. The students are resp<strong>on</strong>sible for cleaning<br />

their own room and removing trash. Vacuum<br />

cleaners may be checked out from their hall<br />

council members (if available).<br />

internet (resnet) C<strong>on</strong>neCti<strong>on</strong>S<br />

ResNet is a residence hall network, supported<br />

by <strong>Texas</strong> A&M Informati<strong>on</strong> Technology, that<br />

provides each residence hall a high-speed Ethernet<br />

c<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong> to the campus computing envir<strong>on</strong>ment.<br />

The c<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong> provides access to <strong>Texas</strong> A&M<br />

computing resources. <strong>Texas</strong> A&M Informati<strong>on</strong><br />

Technology provides and maintains two RJ-45<br />

Ethernet c<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong>s in each residence hall room.<br />

To c<strong>on</strong>nect your computer to ResNet, you will need<br />

an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. For more informati<strong>on</strong>,<br />

c<strong>on</strong>tact Help Desk Central at (979) 845-8300.<br />

LAundry fACiLitieS<br />

The cost to use the washers and dryers is included<br />

in the rent. Students must furnish their own highefficiency<br />

laundry supplies.<br />

All <strong>of</strong> the residence halls are equipped with highefficiency<br />

fr<strong>on</strong>t-loading washers and dryers or<br />

have c<strong>on</strong>venient access to laundry facilities.<br />

6 LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />

WIRELESS<br />

the following residence halls are wireless:<br />

Appelt, Ast<strong>on</strong>, Dunn, Fountain (Dorm 4),<br />

Haringt<strong>on</strong> (Dorm 11), Harrell (Dorm 8), Hughes,<br />

Keathley, Kiest (Dorm 2), Kruger, Lacy (Dorm 6),<br />

Lechner, Le<strong>on</strong>ard (Dorm 7), McFadden, Mosher,<br />

Moses, Rudder, Schuhmacher, Underwood,<br />

Wells, White (Dorm 10) and Whiteley (Dorm 9).<br />

halls to be wired during summer 2012 are:<br />

Briggs (Dorm 3), Clements, Davis-Gary, Fowler,<br />

Neeley and Utay (Dorm 12).<br />

teLeph<strong>on</strong>e ServiCeS<br />

Teleph<strong>on</strong>e service is not automatically provided<br />

in the residence hall student rooms or Corps <strong>of</strong><br />

Cadets student rooms. So that adequate ph<strong>on</strong>e<br />

service is available for pers<strong>on</strong>al or emergency use,<br />

students have access to a public hallway ph<strong>on</strong>e <strong>on</strong><br />

every residential floor <strong>of</strong> every building, and livein<br />

staff are provided with a landline ph<strong>on</strong>e in their<br />

room, apartment and <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />

Residents who prefer local landline ph<strong>on</strong>e<br />

service may request installati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the service by<br />

submitting a Local Teleph<strong>on</strong>e Service Applicati<strong>on</strong><br />

at http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/amenities/<br />

ph<strong>on</strong>e. The cost for local landline teleph<strong>on</strong>e service<br />

has been set at a n<strong>on</strong>-refundable price <strong>of</strong> $90.00<br />

plus tax for the academic year. Students will need to<br />

bring their own teleph<strong>on</strong>e.<br />

HOUSING TOUR<br />

The <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers walking<br />

tours <strong>of</strong> several <strong>of</strong> our residence hall facilities<br />

to potential Aggies, their families and visitors.<br />

We currently <strong>of</strong>fer tours <strong>of</strong> four residence hall<br />

building styles — modular, comm<strong>on</strong>s, corridor<br />

(or Corps) and ramp. Tours <strong>of</strong> balc<strong>on</strong>y residence<br />

halls are not available at this time.<br />

If you are in town and would like to take<br />

a hall tour, you may view a schedule <strong>of</strong> the tours<br />

by visiting http://reslife.tamu.edu/prospective/<br />

halltours.asp.


For many students, the housing applicati<strong>on</strong> and<br />

assignment process can be somewhat complicated,<br />

but the staff at the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> will<br />

do everything they can to make it as smooth as possible.<br />

You should always c<strong>on</strong>tact them if you have a questi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

any kind. New students with permanent assignments will<br />

receive their assignments mailed to their home address and<br />

posted <strong>on</strong> our website in the first part <strong>of</strong> July. Those few<br />

students who will have temporary assignments will have<br />

their assignments mailed and posted in early August. During<br />

the academic year, students will have several opportunities<br />

to request changes to their assignment.<br />

C<strong>on</strong>trACt<br />

CAnCeLLAti<strong>on</strong>S<br />

The housing c<strong>on</strong>tract is for<br />

the entire academic year or for<br />

the remaining porti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the<br />

academic year if the c<strong>on</strong>tract is<br />

signed after the start <strong>of</strong> the fall<br />

semester.<br />

Students who cancel their<br />

c<strong>on</strong>tracts after July 15, but<br />

before classes start, will be billed<br />

25 percent <strong>of</strong> the fall semester<br />

rent and forfeit the deposit.<br />

If the housing c<strong>on</strong>tract is<br />

broken for the spring semester,<br />

a charge equal to 50 percent<br />

<strong>of</strong> that semester’s rent will be<br />

charged unless the housing<br />

cancellati<strong>on</strong> rent penalty is<br />

excused by the terms <strong>of</strong> the<br />

c<strong>on</strong>tract (the deposit is also<br />

forfeited). Notificati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

cancellati<strong>on</strong> must be submitted<br />

in writing by the student,<br />

mailed or delivered in pers<strong>on</strong><br />

to the Housing Assignments<br />

Office. Requests made to other<br />

<strong>of</strong>fices will not be h<strong>on</strong>ored.<br />

For more informati<strong>on</strong>:<br />

Housing Assignments Office<br />

Cain Hall Room B140<br />

Fax: (979) 845-4744<br />

Email: housing@tamu.edu<br />

diSAbiLity ServiCeS<br />

If students have a physical disability<br />

that may affect their residence<br />

hall or room assignment, they<br />

should c<strong>on</strong>tact the <strong>Department</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> Disability Services.<br />

The <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Disability<br />

Services provides opportunities<br />

for students with disabilities<br />

to participate in the full range<br />

<strong>of</strong> college experiences. The<br />

student must provide current and<br />

comprehensive documentati<strong>on</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> a disability and how it affects<br />

his/her housing needs in order<br />

to be eligible for services and<br />

accommodati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />

For more informati<strong>on</strong>:<br />

<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Disability<br />

Services<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University<br />

1224 TAMU<br />

Cain Hall Room B118<br />

College Stati<strong>on</strong>, TX<br />

77843-1224<br />

(979) 845-1637 (V/TDD)<br />

http://disability.tamu.edu<br />

Email: disability@tamu.edu<br />

General Informati<strong>on</strong><br />

hALL ASSignmentS<br />

<strong>Residence</strong> hall spaces are distributed<br />

<strong>on</strong> a first-come, first-served<br />

basis. This process is driven<br />

by the priority date, which is<br />

defined as the date the housing<br />

applicati<strong>on</strong> is received in the<br />

<strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Housing Assignments<br />

Office. Based up<strong>on</strong> the<br />

number <strong>of</strong> current students who<br />

reserve their housing space for<br />

the fall semester, the Housing<br />

Assignments Office will determine<br />

the number <strong>of</strong> students<br />

who will be <strong>of</strong>fered residence<br />

hall space for the 2012-2013<br />

academic year. Every attempt is<br />

made to place students in the<br />

residence hall requested. However,<br />

each building has limited<br />

space, and students already<br />

living in a specific residence hall<br />

receive preferred assignment<br />

to that hall. If students do not<br />

receive the hall or room assignment<br />

<strong>of</strong> their choice, they will<br />

have an opportunity to request a<br />

change after arriving.<br />

hALL ChAngeS<br />

If a student is not happy with his/<br />

her building assignment, he/<br />

she may request a hall change<br />

<strong>on</strong> the first day <strong>of</strong> class each<br />

semester at the <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong><br />

homepage, http://reslife.tamu.<br />

edu. The number <strong>of</strong> requests to<br />

change halls as well as the availability<br />

<strong>of</strong> space in each hall will<br />

determine the student’s chances<br />

for a hall change. Hall changes<br />

are prioritized according to the<br />

priority date and are approved <strong>on</strong><br />

an availability basis by the Housing<br />

Assignments Office. Students<br />

should c<strong>on</strong>tact their residence<br />

hall staff for informati<strong>on</strong> when<br />

checking into their hall.<br />

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 7


General Informati<strong>on</strong><br />

MAIL AND SHIPPING SERVICES<br />

Mail is not delivered to the residence hall rooms. Students must<br />

make other arrangements to obtain a post <strong>of</strong>fice box. Boxes may<br />

be rented from the Comm<strong>on</strong>s and the Northgate Post Office. The<br />

student may want to wait to find out his/her hall assignment before<br />

renting a post <strong>of</strong>fice box. Mailboxes can <strong>on</strong>ly be rented in pers<strong>on</strong>.<br />

UPS and FedEx packages can be sent directly to the student via<br />

the hall name and room number. Residents must be present to<br />

receive room deliveries. For informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> renting a mailbox at<br />

the Comm<strong>on</strong>s, see http://www.postalplus-bcs.com and click <strong>on</strong><br />

“TAMU Private Mailbox.”<br />

property inSurAnCe<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University does not carry insurance<br />

<strong>on</strong> students’ bel<strong>on</strong>gings and is not resp<strong>on</strong>sible<br />

for damage to or theft <strong>of</strong> any pers<strong>on</strong>al property<br />

in campus residence hall rooms. Therefore, the<br />

<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> str<strong>on</strong>gly encourages<br />

students to:<br />

• make arrangements with their parent’s or<br />

guardian’s homeowners insurance company<br />

to ensure coverage for pers<strong>on</strong>al bel<strong>on</strong>gings,<br />

• purchase a pers<strong>on</strong>al articles floater policy, or<br />

• purchase separate pers<strong>on</strong>al-property or<br />

renters insurance.<br />

Pers<strong>on</strong>al-property insurance covers <strong>on</strong>ly property<br />

owned by an individual, while renters insurance<br />

has coverage similar to homeowners insurance<br />

(covers both liability and property). Both types<br />

<strong>of</strong> insurance are very affordable. <strong>Texas</strong> A&M<br />

University does not endorse any particular<br />

insurance company providing pers<strong>on</strong>al-property<br />

or renters insurance; however, the three insurance<br />

providers listed below have been identified by the<br />

university as <strong>of</strong>fering a variety <strong>of</strong> coverage opti<strong>on</strong>s<br />

from highly rated underwriters.<br />

Haylor, Freyer, and Co<strong>on</strong>, Inc.<br />

http://www.haylor-college.com/<br />

CSI Insurance Agency, Inc.<br />

http://www.collegestudentinsurance.com<br />

Nati<strong>on</strong>al Student Services, Inc.<br />

www.nssi.com<br />

8 LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />

roommAte preferenCeS<br />

The Housing Assignments Office will make every<br />

attempt to place roommate preferences together.<br />

However, assignments are determined by space<br />

availability and date <strong>of</strong> applicati<strong>on</strong>. <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g> with a<br />

new pers<strong>on</strong> is a great opportunity to learn more<br />

about others. Roommates are resp<strong>on</strong>sible for<br />

resolving their differences. If c<strong>on</strong>flict develops,<br />

students should ask their RA, CD or GHD to sit<br />

in <strong>on</strong> the discussi<strong>on</strong> and attempt to resolve the<br />

c<strong>on</strong>flict. Trained mediators may also be requested<br />

to help resolve c<strong>on</strong>flicts. Students should see their<br />

CD to request a mediator. Relocati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> residents<br />

will <strong>on</strong>ly be c<strong>on</strong>sidered as the very last resort.<br />

room ChAngeS<br />

Requests to change rooms within the same<br />

building are to be submitted to the CD or GHD.<br />

C<strong>on</strong>tact your hall staff for more informati<strong>on</strong>.<br />

room typeS And rAteS<br />

For more informati<strong>on</strong> regarding room types and<br />

rates, visit http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/.<br />

temporAry houSing<br />

At the beginning <strong>of</strong> each semester, the occupancy<br />

<strong>of</strong> the residence halls may be expanded through<br />

the assignment <strong>of</strong> students to study rooms and<br />

recreati<strong>on</strong> rooms, and the tripling <strong>of</strong> what are<br />

usually double-occupancy rooms. Within the first<br />

three weeks <strong>of</strong> classes, most temporary students<br />

are relocated to permanent spaces as rooms<br />

become available.


LOOkING FOR A ROOMMATE?<br />

Find a Roommate is an <strong>on</strong>line service to<br />

assist you in finding a roommate to share<br />

your home away from home in a residence<br />

hall at <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University. Find a Roommate<br />

allows you to add general informati<strong>on</strong> about<br />

yourself to a database <strong>of</strong> similar informati<strong>on</strong><br />

submitted by other Aggies who either will be living<br />

in a residence hall or are currently living in a<br />

residence hall, and are also looking for a roommate.<br />

If you choose to participate, after you enter<br />

your informati<strong>on</strong>, you may search the database<br />

for individuals with compatible interests. The<br />

informati<strong>on</strong> submitted by Aggies choosing to use<br />

the database will include c<strong>on</strong>tact informati<strong>on</strong> to<br />

facilitate further follow-up/c<strong>on</strong>versati<strong>on</strong> with an<br />

individual you may find interesting as a potential<br />

roommate.<br />

How does it work?<br />

A pers<strong>on</strong> who has applied for housing may<br />

log <strong>on</strong> to Housing Online Services at<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu/how and select Find<br />

HOUSING OPTIONS<br />

For a list <strong>of</strong> housing opti<strong>on</strong>s,<br />

visit http://reslife.tamu.edu/<br />

housing/opti<strong>on</strong>s.<br />

View virtual tours and<br />

photos <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the styles<br />

<strong>of</strong> residence halls at<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu/<br />

housing/halls/vrtours.<br />

General Informati<strong>on</strong><br />

a Roommate. You can choose to answer some<br />

questi<strong>on</strong>s such as study habits, sleeping habits,<br />

socializing habits, smoking habits, etc. The<br />

program will take the resp<strong>on</strong>ses to the questi<strong>on</strong>s<br />

al<strong>on</strong>g with name, major, classificati<strong>on</strong>, hall<br />

preferences, teleph<strong>on</strong>e and email address to form<br />

a record, which can then be used and posted <strong>on</strong><br />

the site. You have the opti<strong>on</strong> to choose which<br />

informati<strong>on</strong> from your record is displayed to other<br />

users <strong>of</strong> the program. Any student who applied<br />

for housing or is currently in the housing system<br />

may review all the postings and choose if there<br />

is any<strong>on</strong>e he/she wishes to c<strong>on</strong>tact that matches<br />

the preferences he/she is looking for. If you select<br />

a roommate, go <strong>on</strong>line to update your housing<br />

record by putting in your roommate informati<strong>on</strong><br />

<strong>on</strong> your housing applicati<strong>on</strong>.<br />

You may remove yourself at any time from the<br />

database by signing <strong>on</strong> to Find a Roommate and<br />

then selecting the opti<strong>on</strong> to delete your informati<strong>on</strong>.<br />

All informati<strong>on</strong> in the Find a Roommate<br />

database will be deleted August 31, 2012.<br />

importAnt dAteS<br />

fALL 2012<br />

Halls open Sunday, August 19, at 8:00 a.m.<br />

Welcome Day<br />

Classes begin M<strong>on</strong>day, August 27<br />

Halls close Saturday, December 15,<br />

at 7:00 p.m.<br />

Students must leave within<br />

24 hours after the last final or<br />

ask for an extensi<strong>on</strong> through their<br />

residence hall staff.<br />

Spring 2013<br />

Halls open Thursday, January 10,<br />

at 8:00 a.m.<br />

Holiday M<strong>on</strong>day, January 21, Martin<br />

Luther King Jr. Day<br />

Classes begin Tuesday, January 14<br />

Halls close Saturday, May 11, at no<strong>on</strong><br />

Students must leave within<br />

24 hours after the last final or<br />

ask for an extensi<strong>on</strong> through their<br />

residence hall staff.<br />

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 9


Safety<br />

Reas<strong>on</strong>able steps are taken to provide<br />

a safe and secure envir<strong>on</strong>ment for<br />

all students living in the residence<br />

halls. Students can help keep the halls safe<br />

and secure by managing their own pers<strong>on</strong>al<br />

safety and by following a few simple rules<br />

listed here.<br />

eLeCtriCAL power StripS<br />

And extenSi<strong>on</strong> CordS<br />

When additi<strong>on</strong>al electrical outlets are needed,<br />

residents must use UL-approved electrical power<br />

strips with built-in circuit breakers. Multiple plug<br />

adapters and extensi<strong>on</strong> cords are not permitted.<br />

Power strips should never be plugged into another<br />

power strip. Power strips should never be placed<br />

above the ceiling tiles, put underneath carpet,<br />

or stapled or pinched in any way. Running power<br />

strips underneath the mattress is prohibited.<br />

Key/CArd<br />

Students will receive a room key and university<br />

student ID card, which provide access to their hall<br />

and room and should be kept in their possessi<strong>on</strong><br />

at all times. If a student loses a key/card, he or<br />

she should inform his/her residence hall staff<br />

immediately. It is the student’s resp<strong>on</strong>sibility<br />

to keep the room key and access card in his/<br />

her possessi<strong>on</strong> at all times. Keys and cards are<br />

never to be loaned out to any<strong>on</strong>e. For safety, keep<br />

rooms locked.<br />

APPLIANCES AND EqUIPMENT<br />

Prohibited appliances and equipment include, but are not limited to, the following:<br />

• air c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>ers<br />

(with the excepti<strong>on</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> Walt<strong>on</strong> Hall and<br />

Hart Hall where the<br />

university provides<br />

permanently installed<br />

window units)<br />

• camping stoves<br />

• candles<br />

• ceiling fans<br />

• electric power tools<br />

(with the excepti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

storage for use outside<br />

the halls)<br />

• electric skillets<br />

• gas power tools<br />

• griddles<br />

• grills (electric press<br />

type, charcoal or<br />

propane)<br />

SeCurity<br />

Security is <strong>of</strong> prime c<strong>on</strong>cern to the <strong>Residence</strong><br />

<strong>Life</strong> staff. Outside doors are locked at all times<br />

to keep unwanted visitors from entering the<br />

buildings. Access is gained through an electr<strong>on</strong>ic<br />

card-access system and the university student<br />

ID card. However, any security measure is <strong>on</strong>ly<br />

as good as the resident allows. Residents should<br />

not prop open outside doors. This will set <strong>of</strong>f<br />

alarms. Residents must not allow visitors to enter<br />

the residence halls unescorted and should report<br />

any suspicious activity to hall staff immediately.<br />

Students should be sure to lock their door when<br />

sleeping or when out <strong>of</strong> the room.<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University has uniformed security<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficers patrolling residence hall complex areas<br />

and the Corps Quad <strong>on</strong> foot 24 hours a day, seven<br />

days a week.<br />

As another measure <strong>of</strong> security, the <strong>Department</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> has teamed up with the<br />

<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Security and University Police<br />

to create Community-Oriented Police Services<br />

(COPS). Services available include pers<strong>on</strong>al safety<br />

awareness, drug and alcohol awareness, property<br />

engraving, and much more. For more informati<strong>on</strong><br />

please visit http://reslife.tamu.edu/cops or call<br />

(979) 845-2345.<br />

• halogen torchiere<br />

lamps<br />

• hot-oil popcorn<br />

poppers<br />

• hot plates<br />

• oven broilers<br />

• sandwich makers<br />

• space heaters<br />

• toaster ovens<br />

Prohibited or misused appliances or equipment will be c<strong>on</strong>fiscated by the hall staff, and individuals<br />

resp<strong>on</strong>sible will be subject to disciplinary acti<strong>on</strong>.<br />

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• toasters<br />

• unapproved network<br />

devices (wireless<br />

access points, hubs,<br />

switches, Dynamic<br />

Host C<strong>on</strong>figurati<strong>on</strong><br />

Protocol [DHCP]<br />

servers, etc.)


Transportati<strong>on</strong> Services has a fleet <strong>of</strong><br />

80 buses/vans providing <strong>on</strong>- and<br />

<strong>of</strong>f-campus, paratransit and charter<br />

services for <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University.<br />

Bus service is fare free to all students, faculty, staff<br />

and visitors to <strong>Texas</strong> A&M. On-campus service<br />

c<strong>on</strong>sists <strong>of</strong> routes that move passengers from point<br />

to point around campus. Off-campus service is used<br />

to transport students, faculty and staff to and from<br />

campus. Off-campus service c<strong>on</strong>sists <strong>of</strong> routes that<br />

cover Bryan and College Stati<strong>on</strong>.<br />

Paratransit service is provided for our permanently<br />

disabled students. It requires an applicati<strong>on</strong> be filed<br />

with and approved by Transportati<strong>on</strong> Services.<br />

See http://transport.tamu.edu.<br />

FREqUENTLY ASkED PARkING & TRANSPORTATION qUESTIONS<br />

what is a “transportati<strong>on</strong> fee”?<br />

The transportati<strong>on</strong> fee, located <strong>on</strong> the students’<br />

statement, is a $70 per semester fee ($35 per<br />

summer term) assessed to provide them with<br />

unlimited fare-free access to both the <strong>on</strong>-campus<br />

and <strong>of</strong>f-campus shuttle services, expand shuttle<br />

services and provide revenue for a l<strong>on</strong>g-term bus<br />

replacement plan. In additi<strong>on</strong>, revenues will pay for<br />

operating expenses and the enhancement <strong>of</strong> bus<br />

facilities <strong>on</strong> campus. This fee is subject to change.<br />

how does the shuttle bus system work?<br />

The university operates an <strong>on</strong>-campus transit<br />

system that can be used by any<strong>on</strong>e <strong>on</strong> campus at<br />

no charge. This is the quickest and most efficient<br />

mode <strong>of</strong> transportati<strong>on</strong> for students who want to<br />

move about the campus <strong>on</strong>ce they have parked<br />

their vehicles. For students who live <strong>of</strong>f campus,<br />

the university operates an <strong>of</strong>f-campus transit<br />

system that serves most <strong>of</strong> the major apartment<br />

complexes and housing areas in Bryan/College<br />

Stati<strong>on</strong>, as well as the Blinn College campus.<br />

All shuttle services are included in student<br />

registrati<strong>on</strong> fees and do not require a bus pass.<br />

More detailed informati<strong>on</strong> and route maps are<br />

available <strong>on</strong> the Transportati<strong>on</strong> Services website<br />

at http://transport.tamu.edu. For <strong>Texas</strong> A&M<br />

University mobile, visit http://m.tamu.edu.<br />

Parking & Transportati<strong>on</strong> Services<br />

Are bicycles encouraged <strong>on</strong> campus?<br />

Free bicycle registrati<strong>on</strong> is <strong>of</strong>fered and encouraged.<br />

There are numerous bike racks <strong>on</strong> campus and a<br />

growing bike community and program.<br />

where can students park their car?<br />

All incoming students need to be aware that parking<br />

is at a premium <strong>on</strong> campus, and <strong>of</strong>ten the available<br />

parking may not be immediately adjacent to their<br />

building or facilities. A student who parks a vehicle <strong>on</strong><br />

campus is required to purchase a parking permit.<br />

There may be a waiting list for premium areas,<br />

including garages. For more informati<strong>on</strong><br />

regarding the eligibility <strong>of</strong> permits or to add the<br />

student’s name to the waiting list, please visit our<br />

website at http://transport.tamu.edu, come to our<br />

Customer Assistance Center in Room 108 <strong>of</strong> the<br />

John J. Koldus Building or call (979) 862-PARK.<br />

how do students obtain a parking permit?<br />

Students may register for a permit <strong>on</strong>line at<br />

http://transport.tamu.edu.<br />

NEED A PARkING PERMIT?<br />

New students for the Fall 2012 semester<br />

can start applying for a parking permit in<br />

April 2012.<br />

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 11


University Dining<br />

mAndAtory dining pLAn<br />

Beginning fall 2012, freshmen living <strong>on</strong> campus<br />

will be required to have a minimum $1200 per<br />

semester dining plan.<br />

vAriety And C<strong>on</strong>venienCe<br />

With c<strong>on</strong>venient locati<strong>on</strong>s near residence halls<br />

and classrooms, there are many opti<strong>on</strong>s available<br />

in a variety <strong>of</strong> formats — food courts, snack bars,<br />

c<strong>of</strong>fee shops, all-you-can-eat dining centers and<br />

c<strong>on</strong>venience stores. University Dining is here to<br />

meet the needs <strong>of</strong> our students. C<strong>on</strong>tact us at<br />

(979) 845-3005 or visit http://dining.tamu.edu for<br />

any questi<strong>on</strong>s you may have or special requests.<br />

FREqUENTLY ASkED DINING qUESTIONS<br />

how do i sign up for a meal plan?<br />

When you applied <strong>on</strong>line for <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University<br />

housing, you also selected a dining plan. You may<br />

upgrade to a different plan by c<strong>on</strong>tacting University<br />

Dining.<br />

do i save m<strong>on</strong>ey if i buy a meal plan?<br />

Yes! A dining plan assures you will pay less than<br />

retail value for all <strong>of</strong> your food purchases.<br />

how do dining dollars work?<br />

$1 Dining Dollar equals $1 cash. Dining Dollars can<br />

be used to purchase meals at our dining centers for<br />

a discounted rate or as “cash” in other <strong>on</strong>-campus<br />

venues, where you will receive a 10 percent discount<br />

<strong>on</strong> your purchases.<br />

12 LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />

Dining <strong>on</strong> campus is an essential<br />

part <strong>of</strong> the Aggie experience!<br />

With over 30 locati<strong>on</strong>s around<br />

campus, each venue showcases our<br />

commitment to the highest standards<br />

<strong>of</strong> quality.<br />

vALue And fLexibiLity<br />

You have a dining plan that provides increased<br />

value and flexibility for dining <strong>on</strong> campus. Your<br />

dining plan c<strong>on</strong>sists <strong>of</strong> Dining Dollars, which are<br />

credits in your account <strong>on</strong> your Aggie ID. They can<br />

be used to purchase a meal at our dining centers<br />

for a discounted rate or as “cash” in other venues,<br />

where you will receive a 10 percent discount <strong>on</strong><br />

your purchases. For a complete listing <strong>of</strong> dining<br />

plan opti<strong>on</strong>s available, please visit http://dining.<br />

tamu.edu. In additi<strong>on</strong> to Dining Dollars, all Dining<br />

locati<strong>on</strong>s accept cash and major debit and credit<br />

cards; however, there are no discounts <strong>of</strong>fered with<br />

these forms <strong>of</strong> payment.<br />

when can i use my meal plan?<br />

Meals are served seven days a week, from morning<br />

to evening, at a variety <strong>of</strong> locati<strong>on</strong>s around campus.<br />

Most dining facilities are open from the first movein<br />

day for residence halls until the Friday following<br />

final exams (may exclude university holidays). Hours<br />

and locati<strong>on</strong> availability vary between semesters<br />

and during the summer. For current hours <strong>of</strong> operati<strong>on</strong>,<br />

please visit http://m.tamu.edu.<br />

where can i use my meal plan?<br />

There are over 30 dining locati<strong>on</strong>s throughout<br />

main and west campuses. Dining Dollars are<br />

accepted at all campus dining locati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />

Can i buy anything other than food with<br />

dining dollars?<br />

No. Dining Dollars may be used <strong>on</strong>ly for food and<br />

beverage purchases in <strong>on</strong>-campus dining facilities.


Atmentors program<br />

(979) 845-6900 or 1-800-828-0888<br />

http://mentors.tamu.edu<br />

atmentors@tamu.edu<br />

<strong>Campus</strong> operator<br />

(979) 845-3211<br />

Computing and informati<strong>on</strong><br />

Services (CiS) help desk Central,<br />

resnet and Cable televisi<strong>on</strong><br />

(979) 845-8300<br />

http://cis.tamu.edu<br />

disability Services<br />

(979) 845-1637<br />

http://disability.tamu.edu<br />

disability@tamu.edu<br />

emergencies (<strong>on</strong> <strong>Campus</strong>)<br />

9-911<br />

general Academic programs<br />

(979) 845-5916<br />

http://gest.tamu.edu<br />

internati<strong>on</strong>al Student Services<br />

(979) 845-1825<br />

multicultural Services<br />

(979) 862-2000<br />

http://dms.tamu.edu<br />

Student Assistant Services<br />

(979) 845-3113<br />

Student Counseling help Line<br />

(24-hour Service)<br />

(979) 845-2700<br />

Student Counseling Service<br />

(979) 845-4427<br />

http://scs.tamu.edu<br />

Scholarships and financial Aid<br />

(979) 845-3236<br />

https://financialaid.tamu.edu<br />

Student financial Services<br />

(979) 845-8127<br />

Student health Services<br />

(979) 845-1511<br />

http://shs.tamu.edu<br />

Student <strong>Life</strong><br />

(979) 845-3111<br />

http://studentlife.tamu.edu<br />

studentlife@tamu.edu<br />

Student Locator, directory<br />

Assistance<br />

(979) 845-4741<br />

Student mediati<strong>on</strong> Services<br />

(979) 847-7272<br />

http://studentlife.tamu.edu/scrs/<br />

mediati<strong>on</strong><br />

scrs@tamu.edu<br />

transportati<strong>on</strong> Services<br />

(979) 862-PARK<br />

http://transport.tamu.edu<br />

parking@tamu.edu<br />

university dining<br />

(979) 845-0152<br />

http://diningservices.tamu.edu<br />

diningservices@tamu.edu<br />

university police department<br />

(979) 845-2345<br />

http://upd.tamu.edu<br />

visitors Center<br />

(979) 845-5851<br />

C<strong>on</strong>tacts<br />

EMERGENCY CONTACT<br />

INFORMATION IN<br />

TExAS A&M<br />

UNIVERSITY STUDENT<br />

ACCOUNTS<br />

The university has asked<br />

that all students update<br />

their emergency c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />

informati<strong>on</strong> in<br />

their student<br />

account.<br />

UPDATE<br />

YOUR<br />

EMERGENCY<br />

CONTACTS<br />

Keeping<br />

this<br />

informati<strong>on</strong><br />

current<br />

helps the<br />

university<br />

c<strong>on</strong>tact parents and<br />

others in the case <strong>of</strong> an<br />

emergency. Students can<br />

add up to nine emergency<br />

c<strong>on</strong>tacts.<br />

Students are able to update<br />

their emergency c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />

informati<strong>on</strong> at<br />

http://howdy.tamu.edu.<br />

ALCOHOL AND<br />

SMOkING POLICY<br />

Alcohol is allowed<br />

in a residence<br />

hall room <strong>on</strong>ly if<br />

BOTH residents are<br />

<strong>of</strong> legal age (21 years).<br />

Alcohol is not permitted in<br />

lounges, hallways or other<br />

public areas.<br />

<strong>Texas</strong> A&M is a smoke-free<br />

envir<strong>on</strong>ment.<br />

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 13


<strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> C<strong>on</strong>tacts<br />

<str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-LeArning<br />

Community C<strong>on</strong>tACtS<br />

Cornerst<strong>on</strong>e program<br />

Community<br />

http://cornerst<strong>on</strong>eprogram.<br />

tamu.edu<br />

educati<strong>on</strong> and human<br />

development <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning<br />

Community<br />

http://success.tamu.edu<br />

engineering <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning<br />

Community<br />

http://essap.tamu.edu/ellc<br />

first year in moses hall<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/<br />

llc/firstYear.asp<br />

h<strong>on</strong>ors housing Community<br />

http://h<strong>on</strong>ors.tamu.edu/<br />

community/h<strong>on</strong>ors_housing.<br />

shtml<br />

Leadership <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning<br />

Community<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/<br />

llc/l3c.asp<br />

project foCuS<br />

<str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning Community<br />

http://focus.tamu.edu<br />

Science Scholars<br />

<str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning Community<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/<br />

llc/science.asp<br />

terry Scholars<br />

<str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning Community<br />

https://scholarships.tamu.edu/<br />

terry_schol.aspx<br />

or http://aspire.tamu.edu<br />

wellness <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning<br />

Community<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/<br />

wellness<br />

14 LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />

depArtment <strong>of</strong> reSidenCe <strong>Life</strong> C<strong>on</strong>tACtS<br />

department <strong>of</strong> residence <strong>Life</strong><br />

Central <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

(979) 862-3158<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu<br />

housing@tamu.edu<br />

housing Assignments <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

(979) 845-4744 or 1-888-451-3896<br />

housing@tamu.edu<br />

Area housing <strong>of</strong>fices<br />

Corps Housing Office<br />

(979) 845-3443<br />

North Area Office<br />

(979) 845-4768<br />

South Area Office<br />

(979) 845-2235<br />

residence <strong>Life</strong> 24-hour desk<br />

operati<strong>on</strong><br />

(979) 845-2821<br />

Follow us <strong>on</strong>line:<br />

facilities and operati<strong>on</strong>s<br />

(979) 862-3150<br />

facilities-operati<strong>on</strong>s@housing.<br />

tamu.edu<br />

residence educati<strong>on</strong><br />

(979) 845-1229<br />

residence-educati<strong>on</strong>@housing.<br />

tamu.edu<br />

prospective Students<br />

residence hall tours<br />

(979) 845-0557<br />

http://reslife.tamu.edu/<br />

prospective/halltours.asp<br />

c<strong>on</strong>ference-services@housing.<br />

tamu.edu<br />

Look for the <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>Texas</strong> A&M Facebook page<br />

at http://www.facebook.com/tamureshalls.<br />

Visit <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University at www.tamu.edu or<br />

http://itunes.tamu.edu, our iTunes U website.

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