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There are a variety of living options available on campus- from apartment style living in the Christiana Towers, Unique Housing Options which include Upperclass Honors, Special Interest Housing, the Global Living community, to traditional style housing in many locations on campus. In addition, a new building with 600 suite-style rooms will open on Laird Campus. The new building and James Smith will be upperclass buildings.
All residence hall rooms and public areas are smoke-free. Smoking is permitted at designated areas outside of the residence halls.
All students who live on campus, except those who live in the Christiana Towers apartments or in Graduate Student and Family housing, must purchase a dining plan for each semester or session, including Winter Session.
Assignments are based on the number of semesters you have
lived on campus. Within each "priority group" (students with the same number
of semesters), applications are sorted by a randomly assigned number.
Important Binding Date Information
The binding date to the Academic Year Student Housing Agreement is June 1, 2008. Students will be charged for the room/space from opening day of occupancy through the end of the academic year unless Housing Assignment Services approves a Request for Release from the Student Housing Agreement.
Listed below is a summary of the on-campus options available for the 2008-2009 academic year.
See Unique Housing Options for the Friends Together, Global Community and the Kosher Living Option
Residence Halls
50% upperclass students
See Unique Housing Options for Special Interest Communities and Friends Together
Residents of Ray Street A, B, & C share building access from 7 p.m. to 9
p.m.
FYE Clusters for Freshman students
Independence Complex: (George Read Hall, James Smith, Thomas McKean, New Building)
Two upperclass buildings
Two freshman buildings
See Unique Housing Options for Friends Together
East Campus: Gilbert, Harrington
Gilbert A, B, and F are 100% upperclass students
Gilbert C and E are 100% freshman students
Russell A and B are 100% upperclass students
Harrington is 100% freshmen
See Unique Housing Options for Study Abroad Community
Russell, Lane, and Thompson are reserved for incoming freshmen
Warner Hall is all-female, 100% upperclass students
Smyth is ADA accessible, 100% upperclass students
See Unique Housing Options for Friends Together, Service Learning Opportunities, Substance Free option in Squire,
Upperclass Honors Housing in New Castle and Cannon, and the Women's Interest Community in Warner Hall
Sussex, Squire and Kent are air conditioned
Residents of Sussex and Squire share building access
100% upperclass students
Sypherd and Sharp are air conditioned
Sypherd is ADA accessible
See Unique Housing Options for Upperclass Honors Housing and Service Learning Opportunities
Brown and Sypherd share building access from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Residents of Harter and Sharp share building access
Rodney and Dickinson Complex is reserved for incoming freshmen
Click here for a printable version of the Quick Glance
Building Features for 2008-2009
Air Conditioned Residence Halls: Christiana Towers, Independence, Ray Street, Rodney, Sharp, Sypherd, Kent, Sussex, and Squire
Mixed-Class Buildings: Ray Street A, B, and C
Vacation Housing: If you wish to live on campus during academic-year break periods, request the Independence Complex, or the Christiana Towers as your building choices. If you are a resident of the Christiana Towers, there is no additional fee for vacation housing. If you are assigned to Independence Complex, you may request to remain in your room during academic-year break periods for a nominal fee. If you live in the Independence Complex, you may remain in your room during Winter Session only if you are registered for a class.
Click here for a printable version of 2008-2009 Building Features
Friends-Together
Special Interest Communities
Study Abroad Living Community
Global Community
Large Rooms and Suites in Residence Halls
(Unique
Housing Options Supplemental Application Forms)
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Upperclass Honors
Kosher Living Option
Warner Hall Women's Interest Community
Service Learning Opportunities
Click here for a printable version of Unique Housing Options
Current Housing Rates, 2007-2008
| Type of Accommodation | Yearly Rate |
| Standard Double Room* | $4,748 |
| with bath** | $5,026 |
| Special Single Room | $5,142 |
| Standard Single Room | $5,644 |
| with bath** | $6,048 |
| Independence Complex Single | $6,404 |
| Independence Complex Double | $5,320 |
| Ray Street Double Room | $5,320 | 1/4 Christiana 2-Bedroom Apartment | $5,380 | 1/2 Christiana 1-Bedroom Apartment | $6,730 |
UD housing rates for 2008-2009 will be announced in summer 2008.
New in 2008-2009: Traditional Super Singles are defined as double rooms reconfigured to a single. The extra bed and desk will be removed from these rooms for the entire academic year. Super single rates are slightly higher than the cost of a buy-out and available rates will also be announced in Spring 2008.
Click Here for a printable version of the Current Housing Rates
Living in the Christiana Towers
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How Does The
Christiana Towers Apartments Assignment Process Work?
All matriculated students who submit applications for the Christiana Towers
apartments by March 15 are assigned based on the number of semesters they have
lived on campus. Within each "priority group" (students who have lived on campus
the same number of semesters) the applications are given random numbers by the
computer. The Roommate Captain's priority group and random number will determine
the order of assignment for each full-apartment group. (See sections on "Full-Apartment
Advantage" and "The Roommate Captain.")
Full-Apartment Advantage
Full-apartment groups are either (a) two students applying
for a one-bedroom apartment or (b) four students applying for a two-bedroom
apartment. You are more likely to receive the assignment you prefer if you apply
as a full-apartment group.
Partial groups are either (a) one student requesting a one-bedroom apartment or (b) fewer than four students requesting a two-bedroom apartment . Partial groups will be assigned after full groups, in the order of the Roommate Captain's priority group and random number.
The Roommate Captain
If you are applying to live with a roommate (or roommates), you must select
a Roommate Captain. The computer program recognizes the Roommate Captain, identifying
each student as part of a specific roommate group. Therefore, the same Roommate
Captain's name must be on the forms of all roommates within that
group (including that of the Roommate Captain). Designating the person who has
lived on campus the most number of semesters as the Roommate Captain will give
your group an advantage. Note: If one or more of your roommate
group applied for housing after the housing application deadline of March 15,
your group will be assigned after all students who met the application deadline
have been assigned.
How To Ask For What You Want
If you want to live with a specific roommate
or roommates:
Decide which one of you will serve as the Roommate Captain.
If you select the student who has lived on campus the most semesters and you
have a full group, you will maximize your chance of receiving the type of assignment
you prefer.
Agree on the preferences and priorities to be specified on
the Roommate Captain's form. You will be assigned according to these preferences
and all of the students in your group will be assigned together according to
these criteria, as long as empty apartments of the type you are requesting are
available.
Each roommate must complete a Christiana Apartment Preference
form. The forms do not have to be identical. If, for some reason, you or one
of your roommates need to cancel your housing application at a later date, the
preferences on each individual's form may be considered in making an assignment.
Make sure the Roommate Captain's name correctly appears on each person's form.
If you currently live in the Christiana Towers apartments and
want to choose the "Return Request" option (see "Return Request" Option
section for more information):
A student who currently resides in the apartment or building
in which you wish to live MUST serve as the Roommate Captain for your group.
Complete your form with information you will want considered if your "Return
Request" cannot be honored. If you are not part of a full-apartment group, your
"Return Request" will be considered only if your apartment is not needed for
a full group.
If you do not have a full-apartment group:
Individual applicants and partial groups are still guaranteed
assignment, even though the preferences of full groups receive priority. The
computer program will note your responses to the "Roommate Characteristics"
questions and assign you with a person or persons whose responses are as compatible
with yours as possible.
Notes
It is possible that a particular apartment on a floor may be needed to fulfill a "Friends-Together" request. In these cases, students are still guaranteed reassignment to their buildings, but not necessarily to the same apartment.
If you and a current roommate both request to return to the same apartment but with different roommates, the priority group and random numbers of the Roommate Captains will determine whose request is honored. Both roommate groups will be assigned to the same building.
If you wish to include an incoming transfer student in your roommate group, call 831-3676 for instructions.
If you are part of a pair or a group, enter your Roommate Captain's name. If you are the Roommate Captain, you should enter your own name.
Enter the name(s) of the person(s) with whom you are requesting to live in the Roommate(s) section.
If you prefer an upper, middle, or lower floor, indicate
your preference in this section. Floors 1 through 5 are considered "lower,"
6 through 11 are considered "middle," and 12 through 17 are considered "upper."
"Return Request" Option: You are guaranteed reassignment to the same apartment
if you have a full group (two persons for a one-bedroom or four persons for
a two-bedroom apartment) and a person currently residing in the apartment is
designated as the Roommate Captain (see exceptions in Notes). Complete your
Preferences with information you will want considered if your "Return Request"
cannot be honored.
If you wish to indicate a Specific Building Request, select Christiana East or Christiana West.
Roommate Characteristics Questions: Be as honest as you can when answering these questions.
Further Instructions
Room Type: Choose either a one-bedroom or two-bedroom
apartment.
Prioritize Your Preferences: Rank each preference category in priority order
according to its importance to you. This section, and your or your group's semester
priority and random number, will all affect your assignment. The computer program
will satisfy as many preferences as possible according to the way you prioritize
them. For example, if you indicate "Apartment Type" as your top priority, you
might not be placed in your preferred building. (There may be no more of the
apartment type you prefer left in that building when you or your group is assigned.)
Consider what is really most important to you as you prioritize your preferences.
Click here for a printable version of the Christiana Towers Process
Living in the Residence Halls
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How Does The
Residence Hall Assignment Process Work?
All matriculated students who submit housing applications by March 15 are grouped
together based on the number of semesters they have lived on campus. Within
each "priority group" (students who have lived on campus the same number of
semesters), applications are sorted and numbered randomly by computer. The computer
will note your preferences, the order of importance in which you have ranked
them, then search for a room to assign you. The available room which best meets
the criteria you have specified is the one you will be assigned. If you request
a specific roommate, the "Roommate Captain's" priority group and random number
will determine the order in which you and your roommate are assigned (see section
on requesting double rooms with a specific roommate).
When assigning roommates, the computer program will attempt to fulfill your specific roommate request or assign a roommate based on your responses to the "Roommate Characteristics" questions.
How Will Your
Choices Be Considered?
Your priority group, your computer-assigned random number, and the way you complete
the "Prioritize These Preferences" section of the preference form all influence
your assignment. The computer program identifies a room for you according to
the order in which you rank the importance of your Roommate, Room Type, and
Location preferences.
You may also request specific buildings; upper, middle, or lower floor levels; and hall type, if you wish.
Roommate Captain
One of you must be designated as the Roommate Captain.
The computer program recognizes the Roommate Captain, identifying each student
as part of the roommate group. Therefore, the same Roommate Captain's name
must be on both forms.
How To Ask For What You Want
If you want a double room with a specific roommate:
Select your Roommate Captain's name. If you are the Roommate
Captain, you should enter your name. If one student has lived on campus more
semesters or has selected the "Return Request" option, that student should be
designated as the Roommate Captain.
You will be assigned to the same room according to
the preferences listed on the Roommate Captain's form, as long as empty double
rooms are available and you have indicated Roommate as your top priority.
You and your roommate's forms do not have to be completed
identically. If no double rooms remain at the time of your assignment, you and
your requested roommate will be assigned separately according to the preferences
noted on your individual forms. Note: If you
or your roommate applied for on-campus housing after March 15, both of you will
be assigned after all students who applied by the deadline.
If you want a double room but do not have a
specific roommate request:
The computer program will read your "Roommate Characteristics" preferences and
will try to match you with someone whose responses are compatible with yours.
If a single is definitely the most important factor:
Select room type as your top priority. However, please keep in mind that a limited number of singles are available.
If you wish to room with a transfer student:
Please call our office at 831-3676 as soon as possible for further
instructions.
Notes
The "Return Request" option is available for current
residents of all upperclass buildings except for some Unique Housing Options.
If you are part of a roommate pair and one of the roommates currently lives elsewhere, the current resident of the building where you wish to live must serve as the Roommate Captain.
A request to return to your single room or to your double room in upperclass buildings with your current or new roommate is guaranteed unless your room is needed to accommodate Unique Housing Option requests.
Enter the name of the person with whom you are requesting to live in the Roommate section.
If you prefer an upper, middle, or lower floor, indicate your preference in this section.
"Return Request" Option: If you are applying for the same type of housing, you may choose to return to your same building or same room if you are in an upperclass area.
Specific Building Request: If you wish to indicate a Specific Building Request, specify the requested building by using the codes listed in the chart on the preference form. You may list up to three (3) buildings.
Roommate Characteristics Questions: Complete this section by answering the questions as honestly as possible.
Further Instructions
Room Type: Choose either a single or double room.
Location: Rank order all the locations from first to sixth with first being the location you prefer most. Use each location only once. If you indicate specific buildings, your specific building request (if available) will override your location preferences.
Hall Type: Choose one type only. Your Room Type and Location choices always take precedence over your Hall Type preference.
Prioritize Your Preferences: Rank order Roommate, Room Type, and Location according to its importance to you. Use each option only once.
The computer will satisfy as many of your preferences as possible, in the order in which you prioritize them.
It is possible that you may not be assigned to your
first choices, depending on the number of semesters you have lived on campus.
Therefore, consider carefully what is really most important to you as you prioritize
your preferences.
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Unique Housing Options Process
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What Are the
Unique Housing Options You Can Choose From?
If you wish to be assigned to one of the Unique Housing Options (UHO) below,
you need to complete and submit a supplemental UHO application by March 15:
A supplemental application IS required for any of the above Unique Housing Options.
Although a supplemental application is NOT required for any of the Unique Housing Options listed below, you must choose the Unique Housing Options Process you are interested in on your Housing Application:
How Does the Unique Housing Option
Process Work?
Except for Upperclass Honors Housing, all students who submit applications for
Unique Housing Options are assigned manually. Return requests, number of semesters
on campus, and other criteria are considered in making UHO assignments. Please
read your supplemental UHO application for complete details on your particular
assignment process. If you are unable to be assigned to a UHO, you will be switched
to the type of housing you indicate on the end of the preference form. (If you
have applied for more than one UHO and are not assigned to your first choice,
your other UHO applications will be considered before assigning you to any other
process.)
Where Can I
Find an UHO Supplemental Application?
All UHO applications are available on the Web. You can access these forms by
using the link on the Housing Application menu or from the Housing Web site.
Upperclass Honors applicants should complete the Peference form with the Honors preferences (no supplemental application required).
Why Do You Have
To Submit This Preference Form?
You must submit this form to tell us which UHO is your first choice
if applying for more than one and also to indicate what type of housing you
wish to be considered for if you are unable to receive an UHO assignment.
Please be sure to read the information on Living in the Christiana Towers Apartments if this location is your second choice. If the Residence Hall Process is your second choice, read the information in that section.
Enter the name of the Roommate Captain in case you are unable to be assigned to a unique housing option. If you are the Roommate Captain, you should enter your own name. If you do not enter a Roommate Captain, your choices become limited and it is likely you will be assigned if space is available.
In the "Roommate(s)" section, enter the name(s) of the person(s) with whom you are requesting to live. If you prefer an upper, middle, or lower floor, indicate your preference in this section.
Specific Building Request: If you wish to indicate a Specific Building Request for your second choice process, specify the requested building by using the codes listed in the chart on the preference form.
Roommate Characteristics: Complete this section by answering the questions as honestly as possible.
Further Instructions
Room Type: Choose either a single or a double room if the Residence Hall
Process is your second choice, or 1/2 of a 1-Bedroom Apartment or 1/4 of a 2-Bedroom
Apartment if the Christiana Towers apartments Process is your second choice.
Choose only one.
Location: In order of preference, select which locations you would like if we are unable to assign you an UHO. (If you are interested in the Christiana Towers apartments, you only need to select this location.)
UHOs Applied For: List all of the Unique Housing Options you are applying for.
Hall Type (do not fill this in if your second choice is the Christiana Towers): Choose one type only. Your Room Type and Location choices always take precedence over your Hall Type preference.
Prioritize Your Preferences: In order of preference, select Roommate, Room Type, Building Choice and Location according to its importance to you. Use each option only once.
2nd Choice Process: Select which process you choose if you
are unable to be assigned to an UHO.
Special Instructions
for Students Applying to Live in Upperclass Honors Housing
Use "Specific Building Request" to specify the Upperclass Honors building in
which you wish to live. Use "Room/Apartment" section to choose a single or double,
in order to specify the type of honors floor room you desire. If we are unable
to assign you to an upperclass honors floor, you will be contacted by a Housing
staff member.
Use "Locations" section to choose locations for the second choice process.
Unique
Housing Options Supplemental Application Forms
Click here for a printable version of the Unique Housing Options Process
Application/Preferences Information
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Submitting Your Application and Housing Preferences
on the Web
Apply for 2008-2009 on-campus housing and submit
your housing preferences for next year online! In order to access these forms,
you will need to have either prepaid your $200 housing deposit (prior to accessing
the on-line application) or you may pay by credit card, ACH payment or use your
UD1 FLEX account if you have an available balance of at least $200. If
you are uncomfortable submitting your application and preference form online,
you may contact Housing Assignment Services at 831-3676 or
e-mail your request to:
UD-Housing@udel.edu.
Things to Remember About Your Application
and Preferences
In order to guarantee your on-campus housing assignment for 2008-2009, your
application and preference form must be received by Housing Assignment Services
no later than March 15, 2008. Although we will try to accommodate students who
submit their application after the March 15 deadline, Housing Assignment Services
cannot guarantee on-campus housing to students who apply after that date.
Each semester you live on campus increases your chances to receive the assignment you want most! All upperclass housing spaces (except Special Interest Housing) are assigned on a priority basis according to the number of 15-week semesters you have lived on campus. Spring 2008 counts as a full semester of residence.
Cancellation and Partial Refund of
Deposit
Students who cancel their housing applications by April 15, 2008 will
receive a $100 refund. After that time, students who have been assigned housing
will not be eligible for a refund. Refunds will be credited to your student
account. All students must pay the full charge for the type of housing they
are assigned, whether or not it is the type they request on their Housing Preference
form.
Academic-Year Student Housing Agreement
When you submit your application on the Web or sign your printed application
form, you are agreeing to abide by the Student Housing Agreement and
Dining Agreement. These agreements become binding on June 1. You are required to pay the full rental charge for your assigned room whether or not it is the type of housing you requested. You will not be released from your Student Housing Agreement because you fail to sign in or occupy a space for fall or spring semester. Please read
the online Housing Agreement
and the Dining Agreement online at www.udel.edu/dining.
CEND Students
On-campus housing is guaranteed to all matriculated students who submit applications
and preference forms by March 15, 2008. Continuing Education students who take at least six (6) credit hours will be
assigned to on-campus housing if space permits. Decisions will be made by mid-April.
Full deposits will be refunded to students who are not assigned and who were
not guaranteed assignment. (Students must have the minimal GPA for the number of credits earned and have no Code of Conduct violations. CEND students will be permitted to continue and remain in the Residence Hall only if they increase their GPA each semester.) Click here for detailed information.
A. To submit your On-Campus Housing Application, click here:
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Roommate Characteristics Questionnaire
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This information is used when matching potential roommates. Combinations of answers are evaluated and weighted for each question, with some questions taking precedence. This does not mean that you will necessarily be matched with another person who answered each of these questions with the same selection, but with someone who would be compatible according to your combined answers for all questions.
Your roommate relationship in college will play a powerful part in your overall experience. The vast majority of roommates enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship in which they learn to rely upon one another and very often develop life-long friendships. Most roommates will experience conflict of some type. This is natural when two or three people live together. It is your response to conflict that determines the success of a room partnership. Prolonged and poorly addressed conflicts can harm your educational experience and your floor community. When you face conflict and are uncertain of how to proceed, please use your Residence Life staff members for assistance. We also encourage you to examine each of these questions so that you may begin to develop a sense of how you can respond to potential issues. Please take time to read each of the “Tell me more” sections to give you a better sense of issues related to the questions.
A. Which statement best describes you?
Tell me more: Late nights quickly become part of the college routine. 8:00 a.m. classes are also a college reality. Adequate and consistent sleep increase both memory retention and recall. Make sure you communicate with your roommate about your weekly schedule. If you have an early class on Friday, you don't want your roommate to build a late Thursday night into the weekly routine. It is virtually impossible to “come in quietly” at 3:00 a.m., so realize that you are waking up your roommate each time this occurs. It will take some time for you to get in sync with another person's sleep patterns, so it is important to communicate early and often about each other's needs. A major part of your freshman year should be the development of your ability to demonstrate responsibility for yourself. With that in mind, it is important that you understand that when your roommate is inconsiderate of your sleep needs, you have the responsibility to discuss your concerns directly with her. Should you fail in that responsibility, you have contributed to the overall problem.
B. Which statement best describes your preference of study environment in your room?
Tell me more: Earphones are a fantastic invention. If you need noise, you can have it without infringing on someone else. You should not have to escape your room in order to have a place to study. Nor should your room become a 24 hour quiet sanctuary. In this area, much like so many others, general consideration, communication of needs, and flexibility are key. Most students make too many assumptions that their roommate is fine with noise simply because they have not said otherwise. Conflicts in this area are generally the result of poorly communicated needs. You have the responsibility to be flexible when someone requests quiet time for study AND the responsibility to be reasonable with your need for quiet. All residence hall students engage in a process of both creating and actualizing community expectations. As a member of a community of approximately 40 people, you need to contribute to creating the type of community that is both accommodating of the social needs as well as the academic needs, You will take part in a Community Agreement process during which you will shape group expectations about noise levels.
C. How do you feel about your roommate's significant other frequently spending time in your room?
Tell me more: Roommate guests, primarily those of a romantic nature can become especially problematic in living situations regardless of sexual orientation. Residence hall rooms are limited in size and no one appreciates having to share space with someone else's significant other. Overnight stays by guests are the leading cause of roommate tension in the residence halls. Although policies do not limit the number of hours a guest can stay or the type of guest a student chooses to host, it is expected that all roommates agree about who is allowed in the room and the duration of a guest's stay. Even with roommate agreement, guests are not allowed to stay longer than three consecutive nights. Hosts are responsible for all actions of guests and must make sure that guests do not infringe upon community expectations.
D. How do you feel about groups of people socializing in your room?
Tell me more: While it can be enjoyable at times to be living in a highly social room, all floor communities eventually develop patterns in which certain rooms are the most common hang-out point for groups of students. Keeping your door open and being open to meeting new people is important, but learn how to set some parameters about your needs for privacy and others' use of your personal property. Make sure that you and your roommate see eye to eye on this issue. If you enjoy having a constant crowd and stream of activity around your room, you must make sure that you continually check with all members of the community to determine if your room is a source of disruption. If you don't enjoy having this stream of activity in or around your living area, it can be difficult to go against the crowd. Make sure you take a step back to examine how others influence you and make sure you are comfortable with the degree of influence. Every member of the floor is responsible to create and live by community standards even when challenging steps have to be taken.
E. Which statement best describes your standards for the condition of your room?
Tell me more: Your room will be clean when you enter it for the first time, but from that point on, it is up to you and your roommate to determine your living conditions. Most people can handle their own mess, but find others' messes annoying. In general, if you keep your clothes put away, take out your trash, there is usually not an issue. It is helpful to establish individual cleaning responsibilities for your room. For example, one person can handle sweeping or vacuuming each week while the other handles the trash. If you are someone who is comfortable living in a more chaotic, messy environment, make sure you periodically ask your roommate if she/he is OK with the conditions in the room. Don't assume that your roommate will say something if bothered. As with sleep and study time, this area requires that you accommodate reasonable requests of your roommate and that you are reasonable in your need for cleanliness.
F. How would you feel about your roommate borrowing or sharing your personal belongings?
Tell me more: Everyone defines “personal” as something different. Roommates generally don't want to come off as rude or territorial and thus fail to communicate that some personal items are completely off limits. It is strongly suggested that each roommate communicates which items are for shared use, items that guests can use, and items that should not be handled by anyone but the owner. We also suggest that you password protect your keyboard on your computer. Many problems arise each year when computers are left unprotected.
G. Residence halls are composed of a wide variety of individuals of different social identities (nationalities, races, sexual orientations, socio economic groups, cultural, and religious backgrounds). Your community members have a multitude of characteristics and values. How do you feel about living on this type of environment?
Tell me more: You are expected to learn, grow, and change as a result of your college experience. Exposure to different ways of being and thinking are some of the best ways to closely examine yourself. While it is very beneficial to actively seek out and learn from those who are different than you, it is also understood that everyone has a different level of experience and openness to differences, especially differences in race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. The Residence Life staff is highly committed to helping students learn and helping students challenge themselves to explore differences. You should examine and explore how your social identity influences the way you view the world. You should also determine the specific areas of social identity wher you have the lease exposure and knowledge so that you can establish a sense of what you need to learn in this area while you are in the college environment. If you have the good fortune to live with someone whose social identity is in an area where you lack exposure, please take advantage of this powerful learning opportunity. The Residence Life and the Housing Assignment Services staff do not consider room change requests based on a difference in race, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation to be emergency in nature.
H. The University prohibits the use of alcohol when in violation of state law; however, your attitude on alcohol use is important. How would you describe your attitude toward the use of alcohol?
Tell me more: Both you and your roommate are responsible for what happens in your room. If alcohol is present and you are each underage, you will both face judicial action. Excessive alcohol use on or off campus virtually guarantees roommate conflict. Coming home intoxicated is rarely something that occurs without disruption and often results in some fairly inconsiderate actions. If your roommate is engaging in alcohol use in a manner that is disruptive to you, do not ignore it in hope that it will go away. This is an issue that must be confronted early before the roommate relationship is damaged beyond repair. Those who frequently disrupt the community with alcohol related issues not only damage the environment for the whole floor, but place themselves in situations that have a high potential for harm. If you observe a community member in need of assistance, please do all you can to assist and alert the staff so that help can be obtained.
I. Although smoking is prohibited in the Residence Halls, your smoking habits can influence your roommate relationship. Please select your preference: Do you smoke?
Tell me more: If you are a smoker, please realize that you must never smoke within the residence hall. It will be noticed quickly by your neighbors and those living above or near you, and is a policy violation. Actions such as covering smoke detectors are considered serious violations. Some Complex Community Councils also set guidelines for smoking near the exterior of the building; remember that you are responsible for following rules as established by your peers and community. If you would like to change the guidelines for smoking near the building, please become active with your Complex Community Council.
J. Do you object to your roommate smoking?
Tell me more: If you are a non-smoker, you may notice the smell of smoke on your roommate's clothes. If you are allergic to smoke or are very sensitive to the smell of smoke, you should answer “yes and I am smoke-sensitive”. Please understand that selecting this option will not result in any special accommodation such as an assignment in an air-conditioned hall. Please refer to the “Housing requests involving special needs” section for more details.
K. I see my room as a place to be used primarily for:
Tell me more: Some students see their room as the primary study sanctuary. Other students see the room as purely a place to socialize and relax. Chances are that these two types will be living together. Up front, early communication of how each person expects the room to be used can eliminate a great deal of frustration. If you are the type of person who invests 30 hours a week into video games, chances are that you are driving your roommate out (unless that person happens to be player #2). The most important thing to keep in mind in this area is that balance is best. Your room should be a place where all the listed options are possible.
L. In dealing with conflicts:
Tell me more: Failures to assert or ineffective assertiveness techniques will contribute greatly to every possible roommate problem. Most students believe that they are both effective problem solvers and effective communicators in conflict. The reality is that almost everyone could improve in expressing themselves in conflict and negotiation. If you are the type to “drop hints” or to make a off-handed remark or joke about things that bother you, don't expect the other person to change. It is incredibly rare that someone will hear and understand your concerns without you clearly expressing them. It is fully expected that you will experience conflict. In fact, negotiating conflict is something you should encounter enough so that you become skilled by the end of your college career. If you are concerned that you may have potential for conflict with your roommate, we suggest that you make every effort to contact this person even before you arrive on campus so that you can negotiate boundaries. If you are experiencing frustration in this area after move-in, you can work with your Resident Assistant or Hall Director to develop a strategy to express yourself to your roommate. The Residence Life staff can also act as impartial mediators in conflict situations. Please note that avoidance of conflict is both a guarantee of continued problems and will limit your success later in life. Take advantage of the college experience to become a conflict expert. It is also important that you understand how your own social identity (race, gender, socio-economic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion) can influence how you and your fellow community members respond to conflict. Take the time to get to know all community members so that conflict can be navigated smoothly.
Click here for a printable version of the Roommate Characteristics Questionnaire
Choosing a Dining Plan
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What Do I Need To Know About Dining?
Dining Services provides a variety of dining plan options and food choices.
Take time to pick the plan that best suits your academic schedule and eating
style.
Each plan has a designated number of meals and/or "points."
You will be billed for each semester/session and are obligated for the cost of the required plan for the entire academic year, unless you are released from the Student Housing Agreement.
Unused points will carry over from summer to fall to winter to spring. All unused points are forfeited at the end of the spring semester and have no refundable value.
Your UD#1 CARD
Present your UD#1 CARD when making purchases at any Dining Services location.
Your UD#1 CARD is not transferable. It can only be used by you!
UD1 FLEX Complements Your Dining Plan
We're All Ears!
Dining Services management is available at every meal. To check location
schedules and/or menu selections, visit our Web site at www.udel.edu/dining.
Students may also e-mail Dining Services administration at diningservices@udel.edu.
Click here for a printable version of the Dining Plan Information
Dates and Deadlines
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February 26 - March 15
Housing/Dining Applications and Preference forms available on the Web
Deposit must be paid prior to accessing the Web application. You may deduct the $200 from your UD1 FLEX account. Preference changes may also be made.
February 26- March 15
Unique Housing Option (UHO) supplemental applications available
March 15
Deadline for submitting your Housing/Dining application, deposit, and preference
form, and all UHO supplemental applications in order to guarantee your on-campus
housing for 2008-2009
April 15
Deadline to cancel your application and receive a $100 refund
April 30 (tentative)
All 2008-2009 room assignment information becomes available on the Web.
April 30 - May 30
Room change forms available (your second chance to receive what you want)
June 1
Binding date for Student Housing Agreement
Click here for a printable version of Dates and Deadlines
Housing Requests
for Medical, Psychological, or Disability Needs
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The University of Delaware strives to provide the best housing arrangement to suit your particular needs. A variety of housing options already exist to accomodate special needs and it is important when making housing decisions to consider your needs carefully. We understand that there are circumstances where particular requests and accomodations need to be considered. Requests for exceptions are evaluated carefully. Any student who considers themselves as in need of a medical, pshycological or disability need should complete this form.
Documentation
To accurately and equitably evaluate requests for housing based upon medical,
psychological, or disability needs, we require documentation of your circumstance,
consisting of an evaluation by an appropriate professional that relates the
current impact of the condition to your housing request.
For complete details on housing requests involving
special needs, please refer to www.udel.edu/has/Needs.htm,
or contact Housing Assignment Services at (302) 831-3676.
*** Please note that while your preferences will be considered,
specific areas and types of rooms are not guaranteed.***
All information is considered confidential.
Other Needs
The ADA Office provides you with an opportunity to gain
additional information about services and opportunities for access to academic
programs at the University of Delaware. In order to submit housing requests
to satisfy a particular medical, psychological, or disability need, you should
visit www.udel.edu/has/Needs.htm
for more information. Please note that while your preferences
will be considered, specific areas and types of rooms are not guaranteed.
For needs other than those relating to on-campus housing, students may wish to visit the following University Web sites:
ADA Office
The ADA
Office is part of the University of Delaware's Campus
Diversity Unit. To schedule an appointment or obtain additional information
call:
302-831-2835 or 302-831-4563 (TTY).
Admissions
The Admissions office handles all undergraduate
admissions (302-831-8123); the Office
of Graduate Studies processes graduate admissions
(302-831-2147).
Financial Aid
The Office
of Financial Aid provides assistance with scholarship
and financial aid needs; office staff can also assist you if you receive support
from a social service agency.
Transportation and Parking
The Department
of Public Safety handles on-campus parking needs.
The office is located at 401 Academy Street (302-831-1184).
Academic Advising
University Advisement Center
offers services to undergraduate students across campus. The level of service varies with the student's major. The Center is located at 101 Elliott Hall (302-831-1281).
Counseling and Student Development
The Office
of Counseling and Student Development can help you
with your personal difficulties and career growth. The office is located in
the Perkins Student Center, room 261 (302-831-2141).
Student Health Services
Student Health Services is located in
Laurel Hall (302-831-2226).
Assistive Technology
The Assistive Technology Center
of the Morris Library provides a variety of customized computer equipment including
large screen microcomputers, screen enlarging software, optical scanner with
voice output, print and microfiche magnifiers. For information about library
services, call 302-831-2432.
Tutoring and Study Skills Assistance
Contact the Academic Enrichment Center in
the George Evans House at 5 West Main Street (302-831-2805).
Career Services
For information about career opportunities upon graduation, contact the MBNA
Career Services Center at 401 Academy Street
(302-831-8479).
Click here for a printable version of the Medical Needs Information
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING SIGN-UP PROCESS
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1. What are the important dates/deadlines for the 2008-09 housing process?
2. Is on-campus housing guaranteed for returning students?
Yes, students who submit their housing application and $200 deposit by March
15, 2008 are guaranteed a space on campus.
A) What are my payment options for the $200 deposit?
Payment by credit card, ACH payment or UD1 FLEX when the application
is accessed on the Web. Payment by cash, or check (in person or through
mail) to the Cashiers Office (you will be able to access the Web application 24 hours after your payment)
B) Is the housing deposit refundable?
A $100 refund is given for cancellations received by April 15.
3. I am not sure I want to live on campus next year. Should
I still pay the deposit?
No, the deposit should only be paid when you decide to apply for on campus housing,
as deposits are not completely refundable. (See above #2B). However, on-campus
housing is only guaranteed if an application and deposit are received by March
15 (see below # 6).
4. Can my financial aid package be used to pay the housing
deposit?
Some financial aid packages may be used to pay the housing deposit. Contact
Financial Aid at 302-831-8761 or by e-mail at finaid@udel.edu
with any questions.
5. What are the terms of the annual Student Housing Agreement?
The Student Housing Agreement is available on the Web at: www.udel.edu/has/studhsgagrmt/index.html
The Agreement becomes binding annually on June 1. This means that if you are
assigned on-campus housing you will be obligated to pay for your assigned housing
for the full academic year. For students living in traditional residence halls,
a dining plan is also mandatory. If you want to cancel your on-campus housing
assignment, you must do so prior to June 1. To initiate a cancellation, contact
Housing Assignment Services at 302-831-3676, or e-mail: UD-Housing@udel.edu Contact DiningServices@udel.edu to cancel your dining plan.
6. Can I still apply for on-campus housing after the
March 15 application deadline?
Yes, but Housing Assignment Services cannot guarantee on-campus housing. If
you submit your application after March 15 you will be assigned housing as space
permits, based on the date of application and you will be contacted via e-mail regarding your status.
7. How can I change my room assignment?
If you are not satisfied with your room assignment, a Summer Room Change Request form
may be found online or obtained from Housing Assignment Services. Be sure to include your summer contact information or a cell phone number. These forms are processed
throughout the summer and confirmation of any change in your room assignment
will be available online. While Housing Assignment Services makes every effort
to accommodate student preferences, some areas of campus may be more popular
than others in any given year, thereby limiting the ability to reassign you.
8. If I am accepted into a Study Abroad program, can I be
released from the Housing Agreement?
Students who are accepted into a Study Abroad program must cancel their housing
within two weeks of their acceptance in order to receive a full refund of the
housing deposit. Students may also defer their housing until the Spring semester,
retaining their priority. Students will receive information in their acceptance
letters regarding this.
9. I am going to rush for a fraternity or a sorority. If
I decide to live in the chapter house, can I cancel my housing?
Students who are new pledges may cancel their housing application by March 31
and will receive a full refund of their deposit as long as their names are included
on the list of house members. Special cancellation forms are available online.
Click here for a printable version of Frequently Asked Questions
