IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE FALL

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Freshman move-in
With all freshmen now participating in one orientation (August 26-September 4), freshmen should plan to move in on Saturday, August 26. Those students living less than three hours from the University should plan on arriving between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Those traveling from a greater distance should plan to arrive between 1-6 p.m. In order to facilitate a smooth and orderly check-in process, your cooperation with this schedule would be appreciated. There will be an after-hours on-call staff member for those students who may arrive late. There also will be check-in hours on Sunday, August 27, from noon-4 p.m.

Transfer student move-in
With transfer student orientation occurring on Thursday, August 31, transfer students should plan to move in on Wednesday, August 30. Check-in hours will be 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Upperclass student move-in
Upperclass students will not be allowed to return to campus housing before Friday, September 1, without special advance approval from Residential Life. Requests should be based on the guidelines listed below. Special living conditions (temporary space) and a $40-a-day early-rent charge will be in effect in exchange for early-move-in privileges. Students who do not qualify for early move-in will have to secure other housing (hotel, motel, etc.) until University housing opens. All requests should be made by Friday, August 11, to be given strongest consideration, although guarantees are not possible. Priority will be given as follows:

1. Students who the University deems necessary to perform specific, essential duties for University move-in, orientation, and pre-opening functions;
2. Students enrolled in formally organized University programs that start before the open move-in date--athletic teams, for example;
3. Students enrolled or employed in formal University activities or programs that are not directly related to the academic year opening program but that require participation in training programs or performance of specific duties before the regularly scheduled move-in date for their housing group;
4. In years when the halls open in September, students with private housing leases that expire on the last day of August, leaving them without a suitable housing alternative until their scheduled move-in date. Students with leases expiring earlier generally must secure alternate housing elsewhere. Requests must be accompanied by a photocopy of the lease agreement; or
5. Lowest priority for early move-in will be given to applications based on personal inconvenience that results from the opening schedule.

To receive an early-move-in application, contact the Office of Residential Life, Room 20, Gates, Susan B. Anthony Hall, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627; 275-3166; fax 442-7941; e-mail housing@reslife.rochester.edu.

Upperclass student check-in dates and times are Friday, September 1, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, September 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, September 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday, September 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Tuesday, September 5, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the area offices.

For check-in after September 5, contact your area office.

Check-in locations for freshmen, August 26-27 (residence halls listed first, followed by check-in location): Gilbert, Hoeing, Crosby--Gilbert Community Room; Burton, Lovejoy, Tiernan--Tiernan Community Room; Susan B. Anthony--SBA lobby service desk; Anderson/ Wilder Towers--Towers basement service desk. The Office of Residential Life will be open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, August 26; the office is closed on Sunday, August 27.

Check-in locations for upperclassmen, September 1-5 (residence halls listed first, followed by check-in location): Gilbert, Hoeing, Crosby--Gilbert Community Room; Burton, Lovejoy, Tiernan, Delta Upsilon, Drama, Community Learning Center--Tiernan Community Room; Anderson/Wilder Towers--Towers basement service desk (September 1 only), Towers/Hill Court area office, 112 Gale House (September 2-5); Hill Court--Kendrick multipurpose room (September 1 only), Towers/Hill Court area office, 112 Gale House (September 2-5); Susan B. Anthony--SBA lobby service desk; deKiewiet/Valentine Towers--SBA lobby service desk. The Office of Residential Life will be open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., September 1 and 5; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., September 2-4.

OFF-CAMPUS LIVING

Students who plan to live off campus should begin their search for housing at least three to four weeks before they would like to move in. If possible, plan a special housing trip to Rochester and include a visit to the University's Community Living Program (CLP) located in Gates 20, Susan B. Anthony Hall. CLP maintains rental listings, maps, general information on leases and apartment mates, and telephones for making housing inquiries.

For more information, call x5-1081 (275-1081), or e-mail offcampus@reslife.rochester.edu.

RESNET
ResNet is the residential computing network on the River Campus that provides students direct high-speed access to e-mail and the Internet from their rooms. ResNet provides a "port per pillow," meaning that each student in a room can have his/her own connection for their computer. To connect your computer to ResNet you must have an Ethernet card and an Ethernet cable. Students are required to attend an orientation class, where they will learn more about ResNet, and register their Ethernet hardware address. For further details on the connection process log on to www.resnet.rochester.edu/started/started.html.

The week before classes start, a program called "Launch" concentrates ResNet efforts in a particular area of residence halls to connect as many computers as possible. This year's location-specific Launch schedule is as follows:

Susan B. Anthony Halls: Tuesday, August 29

Residential & Fraternity Quad: Wednesday, August 30

Towers/Hill Court: Thursday, August 31

Note: This is a tentative schedule and could change. Any changes will be posted on the ResNet Web site and around campus during Launch week.

During the remainder of Launch week, assistance with connections will be available to anyone in any residential area.

Please check the Web site at www.resnet.rochester.edu for more information on the ResNet program and this year's Launch schedule, or call x5-3166 (275-3166).

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Computers, networks, telephony, and information technology are a vital part of living and learning at the University. The staff of Information Technology Services is ready to help you.

The following information highlights our most important services and answers frequently asked questions about them. If you have any further questions, refer to the Web sites referenced or call x5-2811 (275-2811).

Buying a computer
www.rochester.edu/ats/css/

While computers are not required, it is strongly recommended that you own your own computer. Students can purchase computers from Computer Sales and Service. As an educational reseller, this on-campus store offers special educational discount programs. Computer Sales staff members are either University employees or students who offer a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience to help you make the right choice based on University guidelines and support.

For advice about current Macintosh configurations, visit Computer Sales and Service at www.rochester.edu/ats/css/sales_info/apple.html.

Information about support for older computers and new computer configurations can be found at www.rochester.edu/ats/sysserv/desktop/hardchoices.html.

Computer labs
www.rochester.edu/ats/edtechserv/ICF/

Academic Technology Services operates six public computing facilities on the River Campus. CLARC, the Computing Library and Resources Center, is the largest of these facilities and during academic semesters is open 24 hours a day, Sunday (at noon) through Friday. It closes at 9 p.m. on Friday and is open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday.

ATS facilities have a range of software installed. The standard suite of production software includes Microsoft Office, Netscape Communicator, NCSA Telnet, and several Adobe products. Many programs required in specific courses also are installed. For a complete list of software follow the links at www.rochester.edu/ats/edtechserv/ICF/.

Telephony services
www.utd.rochester.edu

All residence hall suites and rooms have telephone and voice messaging services provided through a University-owned telecommunications system. Your telephone equipment, a digital telephone set, is provided as part of the service. As a student, you are eligible to open an account to use the University's low-cost long-distance network. You are able to access and dial long-distance and international numbers from any telephone in the University via an authorization code.

The University's digital telephone system provides five-digit dialing within the University's network, including security services and emergency medical facilities. Calls to Rochester and its suburbs are provided at no additional cost. Long-distance calls are billed directly based on individual use. A monthly statement, sent to your campus mailbox, details the charges placed on your student account. Calls from off campus can be dialed directly to your room or suite telephone.

Other features that are standard on student phones include call waiting, automatic forwarding to voice mail, and split forwarding.

Please contact our Help Desk, x4-4357 (274-4357), for more information.

Accessing grades and registrar information
www.uis.rochester.edu/isis/

"Access for Students" is a system that permits students to access their own records, including grade reports, financial aid, and billing account statements, as well as review the master course schedule and course descriptions on the Web. To access this system, students need to enter their University ID and a PIN number, which will be distributed to students upon their arrival.

Getting help
www.rochester.edu/ATS/infoctr.html

ATS provides computer support to students as well as help guides on a broad variety of computer systems and software packages. Online materials are available at www.rochester.edu/ATS/infoctr.html.

Students with computer problems should contact the ATS Info Center, x5-2811 (275-2811), or send e-mail to infocenter@ats.rochester.edu.

Training for students
Students of the College may choose to learn how to effectively use the standard software used at the University by taking advantage of interactive training courses available online. To begin an interactive training session simply access SmartForce's Web site at www.cbtlive.com. Log on with your Rochester e-mail account user ID and the password "urtraining." If you need further assistance, contact the ATS Info Center.

DINING SERVICES

Dining Services offers students three types of dining plans at various levels. Students can select the plan that best suits their schedule and eating habits.

The Combo Plans offer both a guaranteed number of meals per week like the Block Plan, as well as a discretionary amount of declining balance points. Get the best value for your block meals in Danforth Dining Center's and the Eastman School's all-you-can-eat dining rooms. The 10, 7, or 5 meal combo plans are your choices for this plan that combines value and convenience. In addition, customers receive a 25 percent discount in a la carte locations when using Declining Balance dollars.

Block Plans budget "meals" automatically for you by guaranteeing a certain number of eating occasions each week. A meal is counted when you enter Danforth or the Eastman School's all-you-can-eat dining rooms or make a single transaction purchase up to $5 in other campus dining locations. This latter option is also known as "meal equivalency."

The Premium Block Plan guarantees you up to 19 dining occasions per week. The Basic Block Plan guarantees up to 14 meals per week. A la carte purchases over the $5 meal equivalency limit will require cash or Flex discretionary account funds to pay the balance. Block meal allocations are tax-exempt. However, cash and discretionary account purchases are subject to state sales tax.

Declining Balance works like a bank debit card. Every time you make a purchase, the dollar amount is subtracted from your total existing account dollars, thus making your balance decline. Students choosing one of the Declining Balance options receive a 25 percent discount on a la carte purchases. Declining Balance dining plans are tax-exempt. However, this status makes account dollars nonrefundable. While these plans give you flexibility and allow you to control your daily spending, you are responsible for budgeting your food dollars for the whole semester.

All dining plans have a discretionary account called a Flex Account. The Flex Account allows you the convenience of a cash-free campus. It is designed for purchases made in the Convenience Store, bookstores, Computer Sales, vending and laundry machines, copiers, the Common Market, and the Orchestra Pit. Flex Dollars also may be used for food purchases. All Flex Accounts begin with a $0 balance. Students are encouraged to deposit funds in order to activate this feature. Go to the Customer Service Center or call x5-3975 (275-3975) to open your account. Declining Balance meal funds cannot be transferred to the Flex Account. Withdrawals cannot be made during the academic year. Flex Accounts are refundable to the student term bill at the end of the academic year.

Questions? Contact Dining Services via e-mail at diningservices@services.rochester.edu. Or visit us on the Web at www.rochester.edu/student-srvcs/dining/dservices.html

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE

For complete information about UHS, check the Web site at www.rochester.edu/student-srvcs/uhs.

The UHS office in Susan B. Anthony Residence Hall will reopen for freshmen orientation on Saturday, August 26. The office will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. throughout the orientation program and will resume its regular hours (10 a.m.-10 p.m., seven days a week) beginning Saturday, September 2.

The UHS Eastman School Office will reopen on Tuesday, September 5, at 9:30 a.m. The UHS office in the Medical Center is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays (9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesdays) throughout the year.

For students living in residence halls
As you may have heard, a Rochester Institute of Technology student died this summer from meningitis. The University Health Service is strongly recommending that all students living in residence halls be vaccinated against meningococcal infection. You should be able to receive the meningococcal vaccine at your doctor's office, your local health department, or UHS. If you have questions about the vaccine, you can call the UHS health advice line, x5-1160 (275-1160), or the UHS Director's Office, x5-2679 (275-2679). There is a fee for the vaccine but not the visit at UHS.

For new students
All new full-time students must submit the Health History Form (HHF) and the Health Insurance Options Form to UHS before the start of classes. For more information about the HHF, contact the HHF Office, x5-0697 (275-0697), or via e-mail at hhf@uhs.rochester.edu. If you need another copy of the HHF, you can download it from the UHS Web site at www.rochester.edu/student-srvcs/uhs. Students who do not complete the immunization requirement will be withdrawn from classes.

For more information about the Health Insurance Options Form, contact the UHS insurance advisor, x5-2637 (275-2637), or via e-mail at lstrang@uhs.rochester.edu.

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the continuity of care for students, UHS will be assigning a primary care physician or nurse practitioner to all freshmen and new graduate students. Students will be encouraged to schedule their appointments with their primary care provider. Letters will be mailed to new students at the beginning of the fall semester.

For returning students
If you have not returned your Health Insurance Options Form, you must do so before the start of classes. If you need another form or have questions about insurance, contact the UHS insurance advisor, x5-2637 (275-2637), or via e-mail at lstrang@uhs.rochester.edu.

We encourage returning students, especially those with a chronic illness and those who come to UHS often, to choose a UHS physician or nurse practitioner as their primary care provider (PCP). Having your own PCP will provide you with greater continuity of care.

Immunization Clinic
Students unable to complete the immunization requirement before coming to campus can come to the UHS Immunization Clinic for immunizations required to complete the form. The clinic will be held on Tuesday, August 29, noon-3 p.m., at the UHS River Campus Office in Susan B. Anthony Residence Hall. There will be a fee for the visit, in addition to the cost of the immunizations. If you have questions, call the HHF Office, x5-0697 (275-0697).

RIVER CAMPUS LIBRARIES

Try out library Web pages
Visit us from home this summer at www.lib.rochester.edu. If you can't follow every link, definitely try these:

About the Libraries: For a quick overview of collections and services on all Rochester campuses.

Voyager: The University's state-of-the-art catalog and database-link system, with many search options for books, journals, index databases, and full-text sources. Voyager is getting enhanced over the summer and will look a bit different in September. Watch for the new look and more options.

Databases: The One-Stop Electronic Databases page gives a quick overview of databases available to you (many from your dorm desktop or traveling laptop) once you have a University "IP" electronic address.

Subject Guides: Compiled by our librarians, these are customized lists leading you to the best print or online sources (including Internet links) in each subject. A bonus: you'll also learn the name (plus phone number and e-mail address) of the librarian who specializes in your subject.

Library Sites: Text-and-graphic Web sites created by some of our librarians. Note in particular the ones for the Camelot Project and the Robin Hood Project.

Undergraduate Student Projects: (www.lib.rochester.edu/rbk/Projects.htm). See how some fellow undergraduates created interesting history papers by analyzing and interpreting original manuscripts in the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.

Peruse the browsing collection at Carlson
For your leisure reading, Carlson Library now has a browsing collection located near the newspapers on the second floor. New books have been purchased and others selected from our collection to appeal to curious readers and creative thinkers with an interest in scientific and technical topics.

Visit our people
At each library, reference staff are ready to help you make sense of two information sources: the books and journals we own or subscribe to, and the ever-expanding Web. Librarians can help you evaluate and select the most authoritative sources for your research project, regardless of format.

Individual appointments with librarians are a good coping strategy for research projects. At Rush Rhees (the humanities and social sciences library), ask about TPRA (Term Paper Research Assistance). For science projects, go to Carlson Library and ask about the Library Research and Writing Assistance Program.

Access more electronic journals--plus E-Books
This summer the libraries made available an additional 1,000 electronic journal titles. To access these journals, first check Voyager to see if there is a direct Internet link--most of the ones to which we subscribe will have one. If not, find a link by using "Jake," a search agent found on our e-journals Web page.

You can also try out E-Book Readers, newly available at Rush Rhees or Carlson circulation desks.

Get reserves without reservations
Starting this fall, your professor's required readings for a course on "reserve" may be easier for you to find and use. Many materials traditionally kept as photocopies to be signed out from a circulation desk will be available electronically.

SECURITY SERVICES

We are in this together
Working together promotes awareness of the needs of one's neighbors and fosters a sense of common purpose. The University is neither isolated nor separate from its surroundings. We are part of a larger urban community in which crime is a constant reality. Maintaining a safe and secure community must be a cooperative undertaking. Regardless of their numbers, security staff alone cannot be expected to be responsible for discovering and resolving every breach of good security practice.

How to contact us
The University maintains an extensive network of interior and exterior public access telephones. You can call the Security Communications Center for assistance anytime of the day or night from any of these phones. Included are Blue Light Emergency Phones, elevator phones, interior service phones, and exterior service telephones.