Students2015 Move-In GuideDepartment of Housing and Residential Life (DHRL)

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Feel at Home Bobcat!

Your first semester at Texas State is quickly

approaching! We look forward to your arrival, and our staff is preparing your new home for a successful year.

We have designed this guide so you and your family can navigate the check-in process smoothly as you settle into your new home.

The Texas State University System Board of Regents

Dr. Jaime R. Garza, Chairman | San AntonioRossanna Salazar, Vice Chairman | AustinCharlie Amato, San AntonioVeronica Muzquiz Edwards, San AntonioDavid Montagne, BeaumontVernon Reaser III, BellaireWilliam F. Scott, NederlandAlan L. Tinsley, MadisonvilleDonna N. Williams, ArlingtonAnna Sandoval, Student Regent | AlpineDr. Brian McCall, Chancellor

Save time by planning for your move and your new home away from

home. Familiarize yourself with our facilities, policies and move-in process. Spend some time thinking about what you want your new home to look like. What do you need to be successful? How can you make it feel like home?

Your Packing Checklist

Your assigned on-campus space is your home away from home. We encourage you to fill it not only with the items you need to succeed, but also with personal items that will help make your space cozy and comfortable. Appropriate decorations are encouraged.

We encourage you to contact your roommate. Contact information can be found online through MyHousing in advance of check-in. This will help

you and your roommate avoid bringing duplicate items. Be sure to check out the

list of what to bring on our website.

How Big Is Your Bed?

Most halls feature standard twin-size beds. Beretta, Bexar, Brogdon, Butler, Chautauqua, Falls, Gaillardia, Laurel, Retama and Sayers offer extra-long twin beds. Bobcat Village and some San Marcos suites (double suites with single bedrooms only) offer full-size beds.

Your Responsibilities

Living on campus provides a unique opportunity to be an active and responsible member of a community. As a resident, you are afforded certain rights, such as the right to express your uniqueness and individuality. At the same time, you are expected to abide

Prepare Move-Inby community standards. We promote open expression of individuality and diversity within the bounds of courtesy, sensitivity and respect. The DHRL staff has established policies and procedures that govern group living. By signing the 2015–2016 Housing Contract, you agreed to abide by these community standards. For more information on residential policies and housing standards, visit our website.

Renters Insurance

You are strongly encouraged to secure renters insurance. The university or DHRL will not be held responsible for any damages or losses that may occur while living on campus. There are many reputable companies you can use to protect yourself and your property.

Considering Lofting? Beretta, Bexar, Brogdon, Butler, Chautauqua, College Inn, Falls, Gaillardia, Laurel, Retama, San Jacinto, San Marcos, Sayers, Smith and Tower come equipped with beds that can be lofted to provide more floor space. No additional equipment is required. Students in other facilities must rent a lofting kit in order to loft beds. The kits can be rented through the Residence Hall Association by visiting our website.

Move-in is a busy day for both students and families. We have

developed a centralized check-in process to serve you efficiently. All new students (with the exception of those assigned to Bobcat Village) will report to Strahan

Coliseum before heading to their assigned residence hall. New student move-in will occur on August 15–16, 2015. Students should arrive according to their scheduled arrival time listed on the next page. The list is organized by the last two digits of your student identification number.

Residence Hall Check-In

• Report to Strahan Coliseum (not your assigned hall) at your assigned arrival time. *Bobcat Village residents report directly to Bobcat Village.

• Fill out check-in paperwork and receive your key.

• Report to your assigned hall and unload. You will be provided with a temporary move-in parking permit with a limited time range.

• Move your car(s) to a perimeter lot. You will receive directions upon checking in at Strahan Coliseum.

Bobcat Village Check-In

If you are assigned to Bobcat Village, please report directly to the Bobcat

Village office on August 15 or 16 during your assigned arrival time.

Additional Information

If you plan to arrive on August 17 or later, please report directly to your residence hall. Remember, you must claim your space by 5 p.m. on August 24 or you maybe reassigned to another location. Contact us with any questions.

Limited Availability of Some Campus Offices

Make the most of move-in weekend. Both Student Business Services and Financial Aid will offer limited hours on August 15–16 to assist students. Please check with these individual offices for availability.

Department of Housing and Residential Life reslife.txstate.edu 512.245.HOME reslife@txstate.edu

This information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services.

Saturday, August 15 Sunday, August 16

9:00 a.m. 00–03 51–53

9:30 a.m. 04–07 54–56

10:00 a.m. 08–11 57–59

10:30 a.m. 12–14 60–63

11:00 a.m. 15–18 64–66

11:30 a.m. 19–21 67–69

Noon 22–25 70–73

12:30 p.m. 26–28 74–76

1:00 p.m. 29–31 77–79

1:30 p.m. 32–34 80–83

2:00 p.m. 35–38 84–86

2:30 p.m. 39–41 87–90

3:00 p.m. 42–44 91–93

3:30 p.m. 45–47 94–96

4:00 p.m. 48–50 97–99

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Open for those who missed their assigned time.

Open for those who missed their assigned time.

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Check-in closed. Check-in closed.

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Students can report to their hall for check-in.

Students can report to their hall for check-in.

Move-In Getting SettledStudents should arrive according to their scheduled arrival

time listed below. The list is organized by the last two digits of your student identification number. You cannot check in earlier than your start times.

It’s time to get settled and learn more about your new home. The following information concerning residential

amenities will help you get connected and comfortable in your space.

In Your Room

Cable service: Bring a coaxial cable to take advantage of the extended basic cable provided in each residential room at no extra charge. Request additional services or report a problem by contacting Grande Communications at 512.878.4880.

Internet: All hall lobbies and some study lounges offer wireless Internet access. Individual student rooms do not have Wi-Fi and require ethernet cables. You are expected to abide by university, state and federal regulations related to accessing electronic networks. If you have questions regarding connectivity contact the Information Technology Assistance Center (ITAC) at 512.245.ITAC.

Emergency assistance: Dial 911. All campus telephone lines will connect you with the University Police. Dialing 911 from an apartment phone will connect you to the San Marcos Police Department. It is a violation of university policy to dial 911 when there is no emergency.

In Your Residence Hall

Front desk: Each hall offers services through a front desk. Staff members welcome guests, answer questions, distribute mail and help ensure the safety of all residents. At the front desk, students can offer suggestions, register complaints, ask questions about policies, learn how to submit maintenance requests and inquire about student life on campus.

Laundry facilities: Laundry rooms can be found in every residence hall. All you need to

bring is laundry detergent and your dirty clothes—there is no additional cost.

Mail service and delivery: Mail is delivered and picked up at each residence hall or apartment reception desk Monday through Saturday. Mail is placed by staff into individual student mailboxes, which students always have access to. Deliveries such as UPS or Federal Express are accepted—check with your hall front desk for daily package pick up hours. Non-mail deliveries (with the exception of flowers) are not accepted. Check our website for the mailing address for your assigned hall.

Night desk worker: Night desk workers are student staff members of Housing and Residential Life who assist the residence directors in developing environments in residence halls that are conducive to comfortable living, safety and security by providing coverage after traditional desk hours have ended.

Safety and security: Your student identification card will provide access into your assigned residence hall (with the exception of Bobcat Village). Please keep your new home secure by not allowing others to follow you upon entering and by meeting your guests at the front door. You also can help discourage theft by locking the door to

your room or apartment every time you leave, even if you are simply visiting a neighbor or doing laundry downstairs. It takes only a few seconds to become a victim of theft. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

On-campus parking: On-campus residents may purchase a parking permit through Parking Services (parking.txstate.edu).

With Your Roommate

One of the most rewarding experiences you’ll have at Texas State is getting to know people from different backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. Being someone’s roommate could be the beginning of a very influential and personal relationship in your life.

Whether your roommate is a lifelong family friend, high school acquaintance or someone you just met, there will undoubtedly be times when you may not see eye-to-eye. It is not necessary

to share every aspect of college living. In fact, learning to communicate your expectations is important. Your resident assistant (RA) has copies of a roommate questionnaire and agreement form; you are encouraged to complete that form early on. Give it a try! If you find that you and your roommate run into difficulties, this resource will be used by your RA to assist in resolving conflicts..

Communication with your roommate can break down. Take the first step in addressing the situation with your roommate in an effort to understand what is wrong. It may be something very simple that can easily be resolved, or it may be an issue on which you have to work together.

When you need help, get assistance before the problem becomes out of hand. Your resident assistant and residence director are happy to help.