Edinburg

ContentsBefore Arriving to Campus ........................................................................................... 3What to Bring: Your Packing List ............................................................................ 4What to do on Move-In Day ........................................................................................... 5Mail & Other Services ........................................................................................................ 6We’re Here to Help: Residence Life Office ........................................................ 7Residence Life: Map ............................................................................................................... 8housing & resident life offices ................................................................................ 9

Move-In Guide - edinburg, TX

Attend OrientationAT ORIENTATION YOU WILL:• Enroll in classes. All residents must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.

• Confirm your academic major and learn about course requirements. Change major (if necessary).

• Get your V1 Card (student ID).

• Learn about financial aid.

• Buy textbooks

Make a Packing ListReview the suggested list of items to bring as well as the list of prohibited items included in this guide. Be sure to talk with your roommate and/or suitemates to decide who is bringing shared items to avoid duplicates.

Check Your Room Assignment & Move-In InformationContact your roommate prior to move-in day.

You may log in to your student housing account to verify your room assignment, move-in date, and view roommate information.

VISIT MY.UTRGV.EDU AND CLICK ON HOUSING ICON.

Room Charges & PaymentAll charges can be seen on Assist available on your my.utrgv.edu. All charges posted to the university’s centralized billing system by the various departments across campus will be reflected there. Enrolled students’ statement of accounts will only be posted electronically on my.utrgv.edu, making bills available online at all times.

• Payments Page: utrgv.edu/housing/en-us/rates/payment-plans-and-deadlines/index.htm

• Remember that late fees are $50, so be sure to pay on time.

• You can pay on campus at the Payments and Collections Office located at the U-Central.

Before Arriving to Campus

What to Bring:o Linens: pillow, blanket, quilt or comforter, mattress pad, towels, washcloths, sheets. Mattress size is full size

(Single rooms) and extra-long twin (double rooms)

o Personal toiletries including toilet paper

o Surge protector (no extension cords)

o Housekeeping supplies: spray cleaner, trash liners, small vacuum, air freshener

o High-efficiency laundry detergent, clothes hamper, hangers and iron/ironing board with auto shut-off feature

o Food/eating utensils

o Television/DVD/stereo/headphones

o Personal decor items: posters, photos, etc. (no nails, screws or staples), only use blue painters tape or 3M Command Strips

o Desk lamp/desk organizers /no halogen bulbs

o Closet organizers

o Bicycle lock (if you bring a bicycle to campus)

Things to Remember: • Renters insurance (highly recommended)

• For Move-In day we encourage you to bring a dolly, bungee cords, plastic or tarp (in case of rain) to speed up the check-in process.

Do Not Bring:• No pets: Other than fish in a maximum 10-gallon tank

• No open coil heating or cooking devices

• No candles or incense

• No guns, fireworks, paintball markers, cross bows, bows and arrows, water guns or “look alike” gadgets allowed in residence halls. Only legal concealed hand guns will be allowed in single bedroom apartments.

• No drugs/paraphernalia

• Avoid large amounts of cash

• No extension cords or multi-plug adapters without surge protectors

TIP:If you do not have all these items, please do not feel obligated to buy them. You’ll do fine without most of them. You might want to wait to see your room. Make sure to pack all belongings in boxes or totes. Loose items can easily be lost or misplaced. All boxes and totes should be labeled with the student’s name and apartment number to be clearly identified.

Find more information, go online at:https://www.utrgv.edu/housing/en-us/current%20residents/what-to-bring/index.htm

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your packing list move-in day

First-Year StudentsAll New First Year Students are required to Move In Early to attend an Orientation for Residents. It is mandatory to participate in our move in. Residence Life organizes socials and training for freshmen residents. Please note the separate move in times indicated below.

CAMPUS CHECK IN DATES AND TIMES

Step One • ARRIVE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY:We are suggesting residents and their family members arrive into Brownsville, Texas by taking the last exit toward University Blvd. There will be signs to guide residents and their families.

Step Two • PARK: When arriving you will be directed toward your assigned building, make sure you know what room you will be living in. Parking will be available near your building. Do not remove your items from your vehicle until you checked in first at your designated building. Once you have checked in and inspected your room, then you may return to your vehicle to acquire your items. Please also limit the check-in process to the student only and bring your V1 Card and Texas ID.

Step Three • CHECK-IN (DO NOT UNLOAD YET): Residents will check in to their residence hall room by reporting to their assigned building. This includes confirming their room assignment, receiving keys, and reviewing room condition paperwork.

Step Four • UNLOAD: Once the check-in process is completed, residents will then head back to their vehicle and may begin unloading. Residents and their families will unload the vehicle(s), with a UTRGV volunteers. Once empty, the vehicle will be moved to a designated parking location. The color-coded map will tell you which parking lot to park in. While the vehicle is being relocated by a friend or family member, the resident will be assisted with moving their belongings to their room.

Step Five • MOVE-IN: Move in to your assigned room. Get to know your roommate and suitemates.

Edinburg, Texas: First-Year Students Move-In will be held on Friday, August 23, 2018. Please contact Edinburg 956-665-3439 to request a Move-In Guide.

*Returning Residents: Move-in will take place Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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EDINBURG • Thursday, August 23, 2018MOVE IN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR SOCIAL: 4-7 p.m.FRESHMEN TOWN HALL: 7-10 p.m.

Please arrive during the Check In Date to pick up your keys and room assignment. Late Checks ins are not allowed.

BROWNSVILLE • Friday, August 24, 2018MOVE IN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR SOCIAL: 4-7 p.m.FRESHMEN TOWN HALL: 7-10 p.m.

Please arrive during the Check In Date to pick up your keys and room assignment. Late Checks ins are not allowed.

Mail & Packages:MAILEach resident is assigned a key for their mailbox. Mail and package services begin on August 27, 2018 and end on the last class day for each long semester.

PACKAGESResidents have the opportunity to receive packages to their facility throughout the academic year. Residential halls do not receive packages during summer or holiday closings. When a package is received, it must be addressed to the resident’s name, if not it will be returned to sender.

At the Village Apartments, the resident must be present when packages are delivered to their apartment door. The Office of Housing and Residence Life can only accept packages for current residents.

Packages not picked up within five (5) business days will be returned to sender.

Contact the front desk in your building/area if you experience any problems with your mailbox key. Your full mailing address is available in your Resident Handbook.

Other Services & Amenities BICYCLESThe UTRGV Police Department offers free tagging of items and bicycle permits are free when you register your bike.

All bicycles should be secured on bicycle racks located outside of residence halls. Do not secure bicycles to stairways, handrails, entryways, light poles, balconies, fences or trees.

CABLE TELEVISIONBasic cable service is free to all residents. Basic cable service includes all local broadcast networks – ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW; a variety of cable channels such as CNN, MTV and USA; and the campus broadcast channel.

ETHERNET & WIRELESSWireless internet connection is available in every sleeping, lobby and study areas of the residence halls.

RESIDENTIAL LAUNDRYAll residence halls offer washers and dryers. Machine use is free to residents only.

mail & other services

Housing & Residence Life:UNIVERSITY CENTER 305956-665-3439 | HOME@UTRGV.EDU

Resident Assistants (RAs)RAs are trained student staff members who strive to build relationships with residents; serve as a resource and referral agent for community members; assist in building safety and security through serving on duty every night and conduct health/safety inspections; and help maintain community standards of behavior. RAs are selected as peer educators based on their skills and willingness to assist residents in being successful at UTRGV.

Office Assistants (OAs)OAs assist with building operations, safety and security by staffing service desks located in each building complex. They, too, are excellent resources for residents.

Please help OAs, RAs, and your peers maintain the security of your community by swiping your ID card at the entrance of your building, showing your ID to university staff members when applicable, not propping doors open or allowing strangers (people you don’t know) into the buildings, and by reporting strangers or suspicious behavior to them or the UTRGV Police Department (956-665-7151).

Hall Coordinators (HCs)HCs are full-time live-in professional staff members who oversee the day-to-day operations of each residential community. This includes, but is not limited to, supervising RAs, advising hall councils, promoting student leadership opportunities, following up on facility concerns, adjudicating conduct cases related to student behavior, and serving as a professional staff resource to residents living in their community.

Residential Life Office StaffHousing staff members are responsible for the administrative coordination of university housing and conference services. If you have questions concerning your housing agreement, room assignment, or billing, please visit the Office of Housing and Residence Life at University Center, 305 or call 956-665-3439.

Campus PartnersOur campus partners include maintenance, housekeeping and information technology, all share the university’s commitment to maintain all of its facilities and services in good condition. Staff work to constantly upgrade facilities and services to meet student needs.

Residence Halls Association (RHA)RHA plays an important part in your residential life. Every student living in the UTRGV residence halls is a member of RHA and may participate in the programs organized by RHA and hall governments. RHA meetings are held monthly and are composed of representatives from each hall or living area and other interested students. Representatives address current issues, review policies, and sponsor programming to enrich the living environment for the residence halls community. Contact RHA at 956-665-3439.

We’re Here to help

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Edinburg CampusUniversity Center, 3rd Floor, Rm. 305

Phone: 956-665-3439 | Fax: 956-665-5055Email: home@utrgv.edu

Mailing: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

ATTN: Housing and Residence LifeUniversity Center, Rm. 305

1201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539

• HRTG - Heritage Hall• TROX - Darrel troxel hall• unty - unity hall• vlge - the village• uctr - housing & residence life office, rm. #305

Housing & residence lifeUniversity Center, Rm. #3051201 W. University Driveedinburg, tx 78539

edinburg campus map& contact information

Housing & Residence Life OfficesBrownsville Campus

Casa Bella, ClubhousePhone: 956-882-7191 | Fax: 956-882-6809

Email: home@utrgv.edu

Mailing: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

ATTN: Housing and Residence Life2651 FJRM Ave

Brownsville, TX 78520