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What if I need special accommodations because of a medical
or physical condition?
If you need special
accommodations, it is IMPORTANT that you note this on your
Housing Application. Documentation from a licensed medical
practitioner is required. The Office of Residence Life will
then house you accordingly.
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2.
What will I experience as a residential student?
The residence halls
at VUU can be places of tremendous growth and change for our
students. By developing an environment that goes beyond supporting
the academic mission of VUU and into creating places that
can inspire exploration and learning, Residence Hall Directors
help create University Leaders.
In order to ensure the creation of these learning environments,
all hall Directors, along with their RA staffs, have planned
programs to assist in the development and maintenance of
student wellness
in the following areas: civic engagement, academic
achievement, personal growth, spiritual development and
leadership development (CAPSL).
At our most basic level, we cannot fail to provide safe, clean,
and functional communities for our students. However, we go
beyond this by developing programs that connect our student
development focus to the academic mission of the University.
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3. What kind
of support and supervision will be available to me in the
residence halls?
A live-in, Student Affairs professional, manages each residence
hall community. Under the supervision of this senior staff
member is a
trained staff of
Resident Assistants, and residence hall desk assistants. Directing the residential program, in general,
is the Office of Residence Life that employs a director.
The ratio
of residential program staff to students is 1 trained staff
member to every 30 students.
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4.
What must I not forget to bring?
- Alarm
clocks
- Computers
and printers
- Refrigerator
(up to 4.4 cubic feet) - there can only be ONE refrigerator
per room
- TVs
- Stereos
- Video
games
- Irons
with automatic shut-off
- Hair
dryers
- Fans
- Iron
and ironing board
- Broom,
dustpan, mop and bucket
- Clothes
hamper or basket
- Small
trash can and bags
- Laundry
supplies
- Cell
Phone and/or calling cards
- Desk
lamps
- Bed
linen (some rooms have extra long mattresses), pillows,
blankets
- Surge
Protector
- At
least one business suit
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5.
What should I leave at home?
- Halogen
lamps
- Toaster
ovens
- Hot
plates
- Ceiling
fans
- Microwave
ovens
- Space
heaters
- Air
conditioners
- Unapproved
coffee makers
- Refrigerators
larger than 4.4 cubic feet. Only one refrigerator is permitted
per room.
- Any
appliances with an open heating element
- Candles
or incense
- Pets
- Extension
cords and power strips
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6.
What will be in my room?
In each 12' x 15' room, there is a twin bed with mattress
(most are 36" x 80"), desk (top is 25"x43")
& chair, dresser (20"x35" top), closet space
for hanging clothes, and an overhead light for each resident.
Exceptions or variations may occur in transitional spaces
or where older model furniture is being used. It is the responsibility
of each resident to keep all standard room furnishings within
their assigned room. Bed parts can be dismantled and stored
in the closet or elsewhere in the room. Campus property MAY
NOT BE REMOVED from campus.
7.
What is my room
cost?
See the
2008-2009
Tuition and Fee Guide.
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8.
When can I move into my residence hall?
New students
are allowed to check-in to the residence halls on January
6, 2009. Returning students with last names A-K check in on
January 6, 2009 and returning students with last names L-Z
check in on January 7, 2009.
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9.
Can I request to live with another entering student?
Requests will be honored when possible. However you must list
all requested information on your housing application. In
addition, that person must also request to live with you.
Please see How
to Apply for more information.
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10.
Can I see my room or place items in it before I arrive on
opening day?
Due to the high volume of summer conferences, maintenance,
and construction activity this will not be possible during
summer months.
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11.
When will I know where or with whom I’m living?
After you have completed the entire housing application process,
including payment of required fees, your housing assignment
will be mailed to you. Please see How
to Apply for more information.
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12.
Should I contact my roommate(s) prior to meeting in person?
Absolutely! Contact your roommate, get to know each other,
determine who will bring what, bring only one half of what
you think you will need for the first three-four weeks of
the semester - and, plan to be flexible and open to a new
roommate(s) - compromise is GOOD!
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13.
Where do first year on campus students live?
First year on campus males are housed in Storer Hall. First
year females are generally housed in Newman Hall and Hartshorn
Hall. However, they may also be housed in MacVicar Hall if
the need arises.
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14.
Where can returning, readmitted & transfer students live
on campus?
Returning, readmitted and transfer male students live in
Storer Hall, Huntley Hall and MacVicar Hall. Female
students generally live in MacVicar Hall and Huntley Hall.
Upperclassmen also reside in our humanity houses should they
meet the criteria.
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15.
Where are the smoke-free residence halls?
All residence halls on Virginia Union's campus are smoke-free.
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Mailing
Address:
1500 North Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 257-560*
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