Housing

Fall 2010

New Students: Friday, August 20, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Check- in is in the Alumni College Center Snack Bar.

Returning Students: Sunday, August 22, 2010 12 noon – 6:00 p.m. Check- in is in New Hall.

"Residence Hall Orientation" is a MANDATORY program designed to "break the ice" and help in the adjustment process for first time students entering the Residence Halls. Orientation begins August 20, 2010. Presentations include Campus Safety and Security, Student Services, Fire Safety, Alcohol and other drug awareness as well as Community and Civility Living expectations. In addition, several social activities will be planned in order to give residents an opportunity to get to know each other. It is extremely important for first-time students to be allowed this time to learn about the Residence Halls and develop meaning relationships, before their busy class schedule begins. We want you to succeed.

To bring...

Linen

• Pillows
• Blankets
• Bedspread or comforter
• Mattress pad
• Standard twin sheets/pillowcases, mattress size 36" x 80"
• Towels, and washcloths

Clothing

• Casual "everyday attire"
• Bathrobe, slippers, sleepwear
• Swimsuit
• Boots, sneakers, shoes
• Scarves, gloves, hat
• Winter coat/light jacket
• Semi-formal attire

Odds and Ends

• Personal hygiene products
• Shower pail
• Iron and ironing board
• Hangers
• Screwdriver
• Flashlight, batteries
• First-aid kit
• Prescribed medication
• Small sewing kit, eyeglasses repair kit
• Sporting goods
• Laundry detergent, laundry basket
• Utensils, plate, cups, mug (microwavable)
• Stamps & envelopes
• Key ring
• Umbrella
• Plastic storage crates

Electrical

• "UL" approved 14 gauge/15 amp strip style surge protector with an on/off switch (ONLY ACCEPTABLE EXTENSION CORD)
• Telephone
• Computer (with Network Card & Cat5 Cable)
• Alarm clock
• Radio
• Small fan
• Hairdryer
• Small Televison (coaxial cable)

Decorations

• Posters
• Pictures
• Memo board
• Carpet or small throw rug

Important Documents

• Identification: driver's license, social security card copy,birth certificate copy
• Financial aid information: i.e. Student Aid Report (SAR), grant/scholarship verification
• Certificate of Residency
• Medical Insurance information
• Immunization record

School Supplies

• Calculator
• Bookbag
• Pens, paper, notebooks, highlighters
• Printer cartridges/paper
• Scotch tape/masking tape
• Software disks in case re-installation needed

To Be Left at Home

• Pets (other than non-carnivorous fish requiring no filter, heater or lights)
• Standard household extension cords (Zip Cords) and plug adapters
• Personal Microwave ovens
• Heat producing cooking appliances. There is no cooking in the Residence Hall rooms or public areas
• Candles, incense, Plug–in fresheners
• Halogen and lava lamps, electric blankets, space heaters, holiday lights, heating pads, air conditioners
• Alcohol and alcohol containers
• Excessive noise devices; amplifiers, excessive speakers

You will receive a letter from the Residence Life Office approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival explaining what room you will be living in, who your roommate or roommates are, and in most cases how to contact your roommate(s).

• Compact Double: 10' x 15'
• Regular Double (varies): 10' x 18', 11' x 20', 15' x 15'
• Triple Room: 15' x 15'
• Suite Double: 10.5' x 14.5'
• Suite Single: 7.5' x 14.5'

Each room is equipped with telephone service. A personal phone is necessary. Service includes local and "room to room" telephone service, call waiting, call forwarding, and 3-way calling.

Phone numbers are given to students at check-in. There is NO charge for the local services. Students may choose to use a private phone card or their cell phone for long-distance service. Students may also sign-up for a Northland Communications PIN for long-distance service at check-in or anytime during the semester in the Residence Hall Facilities Office located in Huntington Hall. Voice mail is included with phone service.

Each residence hall student receives a mailbox. Mailbox numbers will be distributed during check-in. Mailboxes are located on the second floor of the Alumni College Center. The mail is delivered five times a week. A package list is posted in the Dining Hall and next to the mailboxes daily. To receive your package, you must present your student ID in the Residence Life Office. The college cannot sign for accountable mail (registered, insured, certified, etc.) without student consent. Students can report to the Residence Life Office in ACC 208 prior to the package arrival in order to authorize the college to sign. You should request anyone sending you mail to address the envelope as follows:

Your Name

Box _____

Mohawk Valley Community College

1101 Sherman Drive

Utica, NY 13501-5394

Personal Refrigerator: Yes, you may bring your own refrigerator. Personal refrigerators must be "UL" approved and not exceed 2.7 cubic feet. A 1.6 is recommended. No more than two (2) refrigerators are allowed in any room.

Bookstore: 1.6 cubic feet refrigerators can be purchased from the College Bookstore for $99.00. Students who have a Financial Aid Book voucher may use the voucher for this purchase. Refrigerators purchased at the bookstore may be eligible for "buy back" after use for approximately $45.00.

Microfridge: A microfridge is a microwave/refrigerator combination unit. This unit is only allowed in New Hall suite gathering rooms and is perfect for all suite members to "chip in" on. Rental information is available at www.refrigeratorleasing.com.

Security is a top priority in the MVCC Residence Halls;

• Front doors are locked 24 hours a day.
• "Proximity card system" to manage all front door activity
• Student rooms are all equipped with deadbolt locks
• Peep holes are installed on room doors in quads
• Security Cameras have been placed at over 45 strategic areas
• Increased lighting has been installed on the exterior of buildings and in the parking lot
• Campus Safety and Security Officers patrol the Residence Hall area throughout the night
• "Assistance" emergency phones on each floor
• Student Security Assistants sit at the entrances to each building during high traffic hours
• Room Safes available for purchase/ lease

All students are allowed to bring a vehicle to campus. Any student bringing their vehicle to campus must register it with Campus Safety and Security. They will give you a decal to put in your vehicle so you may park in the Residence Hall parking lot. There is no fee for parking.

First, if there is a roommate conflict, the students should see their R.A. and he/she will attempt to resolve any conflicts between the two students. If a room change is still requested, you must wait until after the first two weeks of the semester. This time is needed for the Residence Life Office to get an accurate list of all residents residing in the halls and to assign students that are on the waiting into available spaces. If a student would like a room change, here he/she should meet with their Resident Director.

The beds are medium length twin. This means that you should purchase standard twin sheets for the bed. The height of the beds is adjustable in order to provide for ample storage room underneath.

Each room is equipped with a high speed internet connection for each student. Students may connect their personal computer via a Network Interface Card (Ethernet Card) for internet service. The system cannot be used with a modem hook-up.

Yes, all rooms are cable ready with one cable outlet per room. Please see the menu bar to review channel line up.

Room Safes are the latest innovation in Residence Hall security. Similar to the safes used in hotels, the Microsoft Room Safe is the perfect way to protect your personal property. The safes locking mechanism uses your student ID card magnetic stripe or can be programmed with a personal code. Room Safes can be leased from the Refrigerator Leasing Company at refrigeratorleasing.com. We highly encourage all students to protect their property by leasing a room safe or purchasing their own.

Each new Residence Hall Freshman arriving in a Fall semester and accepted prior to July will be invited to campus for an overnight program. During this program, the student will have an opportunity to Placement Test, go through advisement and register classes, all in one trip! This is also a great opportunity for students to experience living in a Residence Hall for the first time.