LIVING AND EATING LIKE A TERP

Department of Resident Life1102 Annapolis HallPhone: (301) 314-2100Email: reslife@umd.edu Web: www.reslife.umd.edu

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Move-in Timeline

Wednesday, August 28 &Thursday, August 29

• All first-year students move in

• Exact date determined by final room assignment

Tips and Helpful Hints• Bring your own hand truck or dolly

• Assemble your ultimate move-in team

FALL MOVE-IN INFORMATION

Each person in the room has:Regular Standard Twin BedDeskDesk ChairChest-of-DrawersCloset SpaceData jack One phone jack per room (in Quads there are two). One cable jack (basic cable)BlindsAll residence halls have wireless internet and wired Ethernet connections

FALL MOVE-IN INFORMATION

What To Bring Personal Electronics (computer, TV)

Toiletries

Towels, sheets, bedding

Laundry needs, under the bed storage

Items for decoration (posters, curtains)

Landline phone

Small refrigerator (3.6 cubic foot max)

Window fan

Carpet or rug

What Not To Bring× Lofts

× Candles or Incense

× Hotplates

× Halogen Lamps

× Microwaves

× Air-Conditioners & Space Heaters

× Pets

× Weapons or anything resembling a weapon (including pellet and air soft guns)

FALL MOVE-IN INFORMATION

Room Assignments will be made available beginning Friday, July 19 at 8:30am

Go to www.reslife.umd.eduClick on “Log In” Link in upper left hand corner of website and log in to receive room assignment and roommate information

Rooms are assigned in the order students’ housing agreements are received

Students in Living-Learning Programs assigned with their program unless otherwise requested

Roommate requests--all students should e-mail reslife@umd.edu by 6/30 for best consideration (requests are not guaranteed).

Contact the Assignments Office for questions and concerns regarding room assignments

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

Your student will have one, two, or three roommates, depending on their particular assignment

Encourage your student to contact their roommates before arrival

There will also be opportunities for roommates to learn more about each other during opening

First Floor MeetingFall Welcome activitiesCommunity Living Agreements

The best way to have a good roommate is to be a good roommate--communicate, be flexible, and negotiate.

Encourage your student to talk about issues with their roommates before they come up

ROOMMATES

• BE SAFE

• BE CIVIL

• BE COOPERATIVE

• BE INVOLVED

COMMUNITY LIVING PRINCIPLES

What We Provide• Entrance doors locked 24/7

• Triple barrier access card/key system

• Call boxes outside halls

• 24-hour service desks

• Staff on-call 24/7

• Shuttle-UM buses, vans

What We Expect• Lock your door when you sleep or

leave your room

• Carry keys with you at all times

• Don’t let in people you do not know

• Make sure doors close behind you; do not prop doors open

• Don’t leave guests alone by themselves

• Report suspicious persons or activity to police

SAFETY IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS

Know the Rules!There is NO smoking on campus.

Alcohol Policy: You must be 21 to possess or drink alcoholic beverages in your own room, and you cannot provide alcohol to persons who are underage.

Illegal drug use or possession (including marijuana) may result in loss of housing and suspension from the University.

Know how to help a friend in need!We encourage students to seek assistance if they are worried about a friend who has been drinking or using illegal drugs! The University has a policy which provides relief from disciplinary action if a student under the influence of alcohol or drugs calls for medical assistance for a friend, or for himself/herself.

SAFETY IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS

FALL WELCOME – AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 2

• Special activities and events planned for new residents!

• Welcome Meetings

• New Student Welcome

• Social Events, Entertainment

• Parent and Family Welcome Receptions

• August 28 and 29, Riggs Alumni Center

QUESTIONS?

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department of Resident Life

1102 Annapolis HallPhone: (301) 314-2100Email: reslife@umd.edu Web: www.reslife.umd.edu

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Dining Services

1109 South Campus Dining HallPhone: (301) 314-8068/8069Email: diningplan@umd.eduWeb: www.dining.umd.edu

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THANK YOU!