Important Information for the Fall
Freshman Move-In
With freshman orientation occurring August 24-September 1, freshmen should plan to move in Sunday, August 24. Students who live less than three hours from the University should arrive between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Those traveling from a greater distance should arrive between 1 and 6 p.m. In order to facilitate a smooth and orderly check-in process, cooperation with this schedule would be appreciated. There will be an after-hours, on-call staff member for students arriving late.
The Central Office of Residential Life will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 29; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., August 30-31; closed September 1; and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays beginning September 2.
Check-in locations/times for freshmen:
- Freshman check-in begins in Park Lot according to directions mailed to each freshman, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Central Office of Residential Life, 020 Gates, will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 24.
Transfer Student Move-In
With transfer student orientation occurring Thursday, August 28, transfer students should plan to move in Wednesday, August 27.
Check-in locations/times for transfer students:
- Burton, Crosby, Lovejoy, Tiernan, Delta Upsilon, Drama, Community Living Center: Quad Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 27-28; Quad Office, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 29-31; Quad Office, noon to 4 p.m., September 1; Quad Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays September 2 onward.
- Anderson/Wilder Towers: Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 27-28; Towers Basement Service Desk, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 29-30; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 31; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, noon to 4 p.m., September 1; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays September 2 onward.
- Hill Court: Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 27-28; Kendrick Community Room, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 29-30; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 31; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, noon to 4 p.m., September 1; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays September 2 onward.
- DeKiewiet/Valentine Towers and River Road Residences: Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 27-28; Valentine Lobby Service Desk, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 29-30; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 31; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, noon to 4 p.m., September 1; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays September 2 onward.
Upperclass Student Move-In
Upperclass students may move into academic housing beginning Friday, August 29.
Check-in locations/times for upperclassmen:
- Burton, Crosby, Lovejoy, Tiernan Delta Upsilon, Drama, Community Living Center: Tiernan Community Room, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 29-31; Quad Office, noon to 4 p.m., September 1; Quad Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays September 2 onward.
- Anderson/Wilder Towers: Towers Basement Service Desk, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 29-30; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 31; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, noon to 4 p.m., September 1; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays September 2 onward.
- Hill Court: Kendrick Basement Multipurpose Room, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 29-30; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 31; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, noon to 4 p.m., September 1; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays September 2 onward.
- DeKiewiet/Valentine Towers and River Road Residences: Valentine Lobby Service Desk, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 29-30; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 31; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 112 Gale House, noon to 4 p.m., September 1; Towers/Hill Court Area Office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays September 2 onward.
Early Arrival (Move-In) Requests
Upperclass students will not be allowed to return to campus housing before Friday, August 29, without special advance approval from Residential Life. Requests should be based on the guidelines listed below. Special living conditions (temporary space) and a $40/day early-rent charge will be in effect for early move-in privileges. Students who do not qualify will need to secure other housing (hotel, motel, etc.) until University housing opens. All requests should be made by Friday, August 9, to be given strongest consideration, although guarantees are not possible. Priority will be given as follows:
1. Students 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.
3. Students enrolled or employed in formal University activities or programs that require participation in training programs or performance of specific duties before the regularly scheduled move-in date for their housing group.
4. 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.
5. Applications based on personal inconvenience will be given lowest priority.
To receive an early move-in application, contact the Office of Residential Life at (585) 275-3166, fax (585) 506-1886, e-mail housing@reslife.rochester.edu.
Off-Campus Living
Students who plan to live off campus should begin their search for housing at least three to four weeks prior to their move-in date. Residential Life offers a list of rental properties available online through Off-Campus Housing Listing Service at http://ochousing.reslife.rochester.edu.
The University's Community Living Program located in Susan B. Anthony Hall maintains rental listings, maps, general information on leases and apartment mates, and telephones for making housing inquiries. For information, call (585) 275-1081 or e-mail offcampus@reslife.rochester.edu.
Computers, networks, telephony, and information technology are a vital part of living and learning at the University. Contact the Network and Telecommunications Operations Center at (585) 274-4357 or visit www.rochester.edu/its for more details.
The following information highlights important services and answers frequently asked questions.
Getting Help
www.rochester.edu/its/itscenter
Located in Rush Rhees Library, the Information Technology Services (ITS) Center serves students, faculty, and staff as the centralized customer information center for ITS and is available for walk-in and phone assistance. Hours vary, although 24-hour assistance is available for many services during academic sessions. For phone assistance, call (585) 275-2000.
Buying a Computer
www.rochester.edu/its/css
While computers are not required, it is strongly recommended that students own a computer. Students can purchase computers from ITS Computer Sales, which offers special educational discount programs. Computer Sales staff members can assist students in selecting the right equipment for their needs. For advice about current configurations, visit ITS Computer Sales on the Web or call (585) 275-8353.
Computer Labs
www.rochester.edu/its/cts
ITS operates seven public computing facilities on the River Campus with both Macintosh and Wintel computers and a range of software. (For a complete list of software, follow the links at www.rochester.edu/its/edtechserv/icf.) The ITS Center Student Computing Lab, the largest of these facilities, operates 24 hours a day, Sunday-Thursday, closes at 9 p.m. on Friday, and is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Accessing Grades and Registrar Information Online
www.rochester.edu/registrar
The University's "ACCESS plus" system allows students to access records, including grade reports, financial aid, and billing account statements as well as review course schedules and descriptions on the Web. To access this system, students enter their University ID and a PIN number provided in a mailing from the Orientation Office for the Class of 2007. For more information, e-mail registrar@rochester.edu or call (585) 274-8131.
Telephone and Voice Mail Services
All rooms in the River Campus residence hall system and the Eastman Living Center are equipped with digital telephones, which offer a full range of digital network features and are used throughout the University. Complete information and instructions on all aspects of the University's telephone system are available in the student directory and on the Web. Student directories are available from Residential Life and Residence Hall offices.
Standard voicemail features:
Each resident has a voicemail box that greets callers with a list of those students in residence. Callers then select the personalized voicemail box of the person they are trying to reach. A standard mailbox has the capacity to hold four messages. Additional message capacity may be purchased, in message groups of five for $2.92/month, by completing the appropriate section in the Student Telephone Contract, available in the Residential Life, Residence Hall offices and through University Telecommunications. Voice mail includes the ability to retrieve messages from phone both on or off campus by calling (585) 274-3660.
Special equipment and services:
Equipment for people with hearing impairments is available. For information about amplification, strobe light indicators, and the use of TDD equipment, call (585) 274-4357.
Analog adapters, which can be used for fax machines, answering machines, or other similar devices that require an analog line, can be rented for $6.50/month by completing the appropriate section in the Student Telephone Contract.
Directory Assistance
www.rochester.edu/findpeople
University directory assistance is available weekdays (except University holidays) from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. by dialing 0. An answering service is available to manage after-hours calls. Directory information also is available on the Web.
National Do Not Call Registry
http://donotcall.gov/register/Reg.aspx
The Federal Trade Commission has adopted regulations creating a "Do Not Call" registry for consumers to list their residential telephone numbers if they do not wish to receive calls from telemarketing agencies. Students living in campus housing may list their campus telephone numbers on the registry through the Web address listed above.
Long Distance Authorization Codes
www.utd.rochester.edu
Students can contract for a University authorization code to place long distance calls by mail-in registration, in person at the Student Expo (August 24-25), or through the Telecommunications Division. For students who have returned their signed contract to Telecommunications, authorization codes may be picked up at the Student Expo. Eastman students may obtain contracts and their authorization codes at the Eastman Services Fair on Monday, August 25. Telephone service contracts are available on the Web and at the Residential Life and Residence Halls offices throughout the year. Domestic and Canadian long distance calls are .065/minute. For information on international rates, call (585) 274-4357.
Charges for authorization code calls are billed to student accounts directly via the term bill through the Bursar's Office. A telephone statement itemizing those charges is mailed to the student's CPU box or off-campus address each month. Any student may make private arrangements with another long distance carrier. There is no charge for 800 number access to these alternate carriers. The service provided by the University may prove to be the easiest to use and is competitive with other carriers' rates.
Cellular Phone Options
www.rochester.edu/its/incoming
Students can contract directly with University-approved vendors for their cellular service. To review current plans or request cellular service, visit the Web address above.
The University Dining Services in partnership with ARAMARK offers many dining options targeted to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Selections include vegetarian, ethnic, and "heart-healthy" meals. Dining Services uses the results of regular surveys, focus groups, informal student input, and Web site feedback to keep the menu current and offers special programming to student groups.
2003-04 Club Dining Plan Options
The University offers club membership plans that provide a combination of guaranteed meals per semester along with predeposited declining dollars based on club membership level. The University also offers club declining balance plans that provide tax-free purchases as well as discounts at various "All-You-Care-To-Eat" restaurants and retail locations. Additional information on these and other dining topics is available on the Web and will be available at the Dining Services station during the Student Expo as well as at the Dining Services Customer Service Center in Susan B. Anthony Hall, Room 114A and ARAMARK's Business Office in the Frederick Douglass Building, Room 309.
Dining Locations
New this year, the Hillside Café is located in the lower level of Susan B. Anthony Hall and will be open weekdays for breakfast, lunch, and late-night specials. A great place to gather and grab a quick snack, Hillside Café offers Java City coffee, espresso, smoothies, fresh made-to-order sandwiches, pizza, and pastries along with many convenience foods and beverages.
The Common Ground, located in Wilson Commons, is a newly renovated coffeehouse that serves Java City coffee, espresso, cappuccino, and lattes as well as gourmet baked goods and Freshëns smoothies.
Douglass Dining Hall offers a varied menu with something for everyone. Traditional grill favorites are available as well as Mexican selections, soups, made-to-order sandwiches, pasta, Benè Pizza, home-style favorites, and desserts. Students may choose a traditional New York-style deli that follows the rules in accordance with Glatt Kosher laws. New this year, Douglass will be offered as an "All-You-Care-To-Eat" restaurant at lunch, Monday through Friday, and a retail restaurant at dinner, Monday through Thursday.
The Wilson Commons Food Court is a great place to use Club Meal exchange for breakfast, declining balance dollars, or cash at any time. The food court features grilled foods, pizza, pasta, fresh salads, and more.
The Club Express, formerly known as the Meliora Express, offers a wide variety of weekday lunch specials. Students can use Club Meal exchange, declining balance, or cash for a quick hot meal. Club Express is located conveniently in the Hive on the third floor of Wilson Commons.
The Corner Store provides a large selection of snacks, frozen entrees, drinks, grocery items, and fresh produce. Halal and Kosher selections as well as vegetarian, organic meals also are available.
Sophisticated dining in the Meliora is open to the community weekdays for lunch. The Meliora offers table service and is great place to enjoy a leisurely lunch or hold a meeting. Private dining rooms and catered cuisine are available with reservations.
Dinner at Danforth offers hearty, nutritious meals that feature ARAMARK's own "Real Food on Campus," a program that offers restaurant-style dining with an ever-changing menu. Stations include the Produce Market, which offers fresh vegetables and salads; the Grill, which features specialty-grilled sandwiches; the Sandwich Shop where panini and wraps can be made to order; and others stations that include homemade soups, fresh-baked breads, and vegetarian selections that features flavors of the Middle East.
The Java City Cart at CLARC in Rush Rhees Library offers on-the-go items such as Java City coffee, hot bagels, pastries, fresh baked cookies, salads, sandwiches, beverages, and more.
Grab a quick Java City espresso drink at the new Hoyt Espresso Cart conveniently located in the Hoyt Auditorium.
Eastman Dining Center, located at the Eastman School of Music, offers an "All-You-Care-To-Eat" option that includes a variety of fresh entrees, pasta, pizza, vegetarian specials, and fresh soup and salad bar. And the Orchestra Pit located at the Eastman Dining Center offers a little bit of everything--deli sandwiches, grilled items, salads, drinks, and pizza.
Immunizations for Incoming Students
New students are required to complete immunizations before the start of classes. Students who are unable to receive immunizations before coming to the University can visit UHS. The cost for the visit and immunizations can be charged to tuition bills. E-mail hhf@uhs.rochester.edu for more information.
Meningitis Vaccine Clinic
The meningitis vaccine is recommended for freshmen living in the residence halls. UHS is sponsoring a meningitis vaccine clinic at the Student Expo on Sunday, August 24, in the Goergen Athletic Center. The $85 cost can be charged to tuition bills or paid by cash, Visa, or MasterCard. Call UHS at (585) 273-5770 with questions.
Primary Care Provider at UHS
In order to provide students with high-quality care as efficiently as possible, all students are assigned a primary care provider at UHS.
Reopening of UHS Offices
The UHS River Campus Office will reopen on Sunday, August 24, at 9 a.m. During freshman orientation (August 24-September 1), the office will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The office will resume its regular hours on Tuesday, September 2. The UHS Eastman School Office will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, at 9:30 a.m. The UHS office in the Medical Center is open weekdays throughout the year.
University Counseling Center
www.rochester.edu/ucc
The University Counseling Center (UCC) will be initiating a group for transfer students beginning in early to mid-September to address the potential challenges of arriving on a new campus. Those interested should call (585) 275-2361 or (585) 275-3113.
New Look for Web Pages
Returning students who visit the University Libraries Web site in September will encounter a new format, closely based on student input and testing, that will guide visitors to articles on a topic; books, newspapers, magazines, and journals the library owns; specific library resources to support course work; and information for getting help with research or writing. Web page redesign will continue during the school year. The libraries welcome feedback and participation in ongoing usability testing.
Simplified Access for Course Reserves
The libraries have implemented a new, more convenient way to access course reserves material. All electronic reserve readings are linked from one Web page--often a professor's syllabus--and include listings for library resources and programs specially tailored to courses. To see how this works, visit www.library.rochester.edu/index.cfm?label=courses.
Ask a Librarian
To open a live chat session with a librarian for real-time collaboration, click on any "Ask a Librarian" button on the Library's Web site. If a librarian is not available, students can e-mail questions and get answers within 24 hours. Live question-and-answer chat sessions are available during the academic year, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during the summer months, 1 to 5 p.m.
Meet a Librarian
Reference staff are ready at each library to help students access books and journals as well as Web sites. Individual appointments with librarians also are available. At Rush Rhees, ask about Term Paper Research Assistance. For science projects, contact the appropriate subject librarian at Carlson Library.
Relax with Books, DVDs
Two popular reading collections holding more than 700 current books and magazines are available to students. The Popular Reading Collection near the circulation desk at Rush Rhees offers bestsellers, genre fiction of all types, and popular magazines. The Carlson Browsing Collection offers popular science and technology titles as well as games. Students can view a list of new popular books and sort by author, title, or genre on the Web site.
The Multimedia Center at Rush Rhees now has
over 900 DVDs for students to borrow for a four-
day period. Browse the collection for titles at
www.library.rochester.edu/index.cfm?label=videos.
Jobs in the Libraries
The libraries employ over 250 students every year, and many students stay throughout their entire college career.
For information about current job openings, look in the Student Job Postings notebook at the main circulation desk in Rush Rhees Library or check the libraries jobs page
at www.library.rochester.edu/index.cfm?label=jobs.
Win Prizes at Orientation
A world of knowledge awaits students when they take the River Campus Libraries' Passport Challenge. Look for specific time and place in the orientation schedule.
Celebrate Halloween
Come to the Fifth Annual Scare Fair at Rush Rhees on Friday, October 31, for food, fun, entertainment, haunted stacks, and a chance to view the campus and city from the outside perimeter of the Rhees tower.
Let's talk trash!
Activities at the University result in a tremendous amount of solid waste. Efforts to minimize this waste and its impact on the environment are ongoing. Everyone has a role to play to achieve success in recycling and waste minimization.
The best way to manage waste is never to generate it in the first place. Planning ahead, not wasting supplies, proofreading documents prior to printing, using e-mail rather than memos, and other simple actions taken by all members of the community can add up to a significant waste reduction.
Recycling
Buying recyclable items is the first step. However, this will do no good unless recyclable materials are placed in the proper receptacle for recycling. Again, each person's effort is essential. This involves placing the material in the proper container as well as not contaminating the recyclables with nonrecyclable items.
Recycling containers are located at many points on the River Campus. For additional information about recycling, call (585) 273-4567.
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