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End of Semester/Checkout Info

Posted On April 17, 2013, In Tips, Uncategorized, What's New, By Amanda Hampton

CHECKOUT/SUMMER HOUSING

All residents not living on campus during the summer will need to check out of housing within 24 hours of their last final exam or by 3pm on Thursday, May 2, whichever comes first.  All graduating seniors must check out by noon on Sunday, May 5.

If you’re living in HN, G, I, J and you’re staying in the same room for summer housing, you won’t need to check out, but you will need to clean all common areas by Saturday, May 4 to prepare for the arrival of your new roommates. Otherwise, you will transfer to your new room on Tuesday, May 7, between 9am and 9pm.

To check out of housing properly, all residents must schedule a checkout time with their RAs at least 24 hours in advance. Sign-up sheets are posted on each RA’s front door. During this scheduled checkout time, residents will meet with their RA in their apartment or suite to complete the room inventory form and return their key. The area should be clean and all personal items should be removed prior to checkout. Residents who fail to either schedule a time, make it to the appointment, or properly clean their areas may be assessed improper checkout fees.

2 - End of Spring Semester Newsletter 2013

For more information on check-out, summer transfers or summer check-in, contact your RA or visit our website.  You can also contact the main housing office from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, at 239.590.1700.

 

DONATION CENTERS

If you want to get rid of your stuff while helping people and the environment, check out our Donation Centers. The Donation Centers will be set up in Eagles’ Landing in NLV, all SoVi lobbies, and in WLV’s Community Center. We are collecting non-perishable food items, books, cleaning supplies, clothing, furniture, electronics, and paper you would like to shred.

As you check out, please feel free to drop any appropriate donations to any of the given Donation Center areas. The Donation Centers will run from April 25 (the day finals begin) through May 7.

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TIPS AND REMINDERS

  • Forward your mail: To make sure you continue receiving all of your mail, consider filling out an address change form with the U.S. Postal Service prior to check-out. While summer residents will still receive mail on-campus, all other mail will be returned unless the form is filled out.
  • Take your bike: Don’t forget to bring your bike home with you or move it closer to your summer housing assignment.
  • Graduation is May 4.
  • Summer desk hours start May 8 (8am-10pm Monday-Friday and 10am-10pm on the weekend).
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Quality of Residence Life Survey 2013

Posted On April 10, 2013, In Residence Life, What's New, By Amanda Hampton

We want to make sure that our residents enjoy living on campus! Each year, we conduct the Quality of Residence Life survey to evaluate our success in providing a high quality living atmosphere for our residents.

This year’s survey will run from April 9-16. Current residents should check their Eagle emails to take the survey and for the chance to win one of five awesome prizes!

  • 1–iPad mini
  • 3–Kindle Fire HD
  • 1–Beats by Dre

Survey Flier

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Make your Dream Trip a Reality with Summer Travel

Posted On April 3, 2013, In Events, What's New, By Amanda Hampton

Have you ever wanted to travel?  Learn how to make your dream adventure a reality at this FYRE Fellows event. Come see Conan Griffin speak about his own adventures and then get help with planning your own. Pollo Tropical will be provided, but come with a sense of adventure and your laptop!FYRE Event Summer Plans

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Summer Job Opportunities

Posted On February 25, 2013, In Uncategorized, What's New, By Amanda Hampton

 

Summer Jobs Flier

Thinking about your summer plans? Think about us! We are currently seeking individuals who are interested in working in the residence halls during the summer. Each position will include a stipend and free housing for the term of the job.

If you are interested in being a Conference Assistant, Orientation Assistant or Maintenance Assistant, you may apply online any time before March 25 at 5pm. For more information, see the position descriptions and application below.

Conference Assistant Position

Orientation Assistant Position

Maintenance Assistant Position

Application Process Step by Step

Online Application

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FAQ for Returning Student Sign-Up 2013

Posted On February 15, 2013, In Tips, What's New, By Amanda Hampton

The first step in the application process for Returning Student Sign-Up opens on Monday! If you have any questions about RSSU, they should be answered below.

Q: Can student stay in their same room?

A: Yes. Current residents will be able to re-select their same room as long as it is in the same area you submit an application for and it is not reserved for special housing in 2013-2014. Those buildings are S, T, and apartments 13-24 in Oak in North Lake Village. If you currently live in S,T, apartments 13-24 in Oak, or South Village, you will have to select a new room.

Q: How much is the application fee?

A: Students currently living on campus do not have to pay an application fee as long as they go online between February 18 and 27 to update their applications.  After February 27, a $50 application fee will apply.

Q: What information do I need to apply?

A: You will need to log into the housing web portal, so you will need your UIN and PIN for the Gulfline system.  You also need to know whether you’re applying for West Lake Village or North Lake Village.

Q: Can I submit an application to both West Lake Village and North Lake Village?

A: No, you need to select one area or the other.

Q:  What happens after I update my application on-line?

A:  Pay attention to your Eagle e-mail.  You will receive a series of e-mails about the next step in the process, which is selecting a room online.  The online room selection process for West Lake Village will occur between March 11 and 20 and the process for North Lake Village will occur between March 25 and April 4.

Q: What happens if I apply for West Lake Village and don’t get a room there?

A: Depending on the number of applicants for West Lake Village, there is a chance that some students will not be able to select a room there.  If that is the case, we will automatically transfer your application to North Lake Village so that you can select a room there.  You may also ask to be placed on the WLV waiting list by emailing the housing office at housing@fgcu.edu.

Q: How do I sign up for the Honors or Wellness community?

A: Both of these communities are in North Lake Village, so you will need to apply for North Lake Village. Then, if you would like to live in Honors housing, the room selection process is the same as regular rooms. If you would like to live in the Wellness community, you will need to select your room in person in the main Hosing office March 25-29.

Q: Can I choose my roommates?

A: Yes.  You can pull-in roommates as long as your roommate(s) have applied for the same housing area.  In addition, your prospective roommates will need to create screen names in the housing portal. They can do this by logging into the portal via Gulfline, clicking on Profile and then on Screen Name.  You will need to know all of your prospective roommates’ UINs and screen names prior to pulling them in. This year, you will also be able to search for compatible roommates using the RoomSync application on Facebook. Look for RoomSync instructions in your Eagle e-mail during the month of February.

Q: I’ve heard that West Lake Village and North Lake Village agreements have different terms.  What’s the difference?

A: North Lake Village is a standard agreement for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 terms. West Lake Village agreements are for Fall 2013, Spring 2014 and Summer A&B 2014.  Enrollment as an FGCU student will not be required in West Lake during Summer 2014.  If you are applying for West Lake Village, you must give serious consideration to your financial and enrollment plans.  While we will have a re-let (sublease) option for the Summer terms ONLY, please keep in mind that you can only re-let to FGCU students and those students must be approved by the Office of Housing and Residence Life prior to their moving in. There is no guarantee that you will be able to find someone to re-let to.

Q: Do I have to take classes over the summer to live in West Lake Village?

A: No, you do not have to enroll in any summer classes to live in WLV.  You must have been enrolled in spring classes though.  Seniors graduating in the spring are still allowed to live in WLV over the summer.

Q: Can I still apply for housing after the Returning Student Sign-Up process?

A: Yes.  Any student who does not update his or her application online between February 18 and 27 may still apply for housing.  You will be required to pay the $50 application fee and complete a paper application in the housing office.  If the online room selection process is still happening, you will be able to select a room online.  If the online process has ended, you will be assigned a room in June along with new applicants.

Q: What happens if I don’t select a room online before April 4?

A: Your application will be canceled.  If you still want housing, you can apply through the new student process.

For more information on Returning Student Sign-up, visit our website.  You can also watch our FAQ video on YouTube.

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What’s Open? Winter Break

Posted On December 13, 2012, In Uncategorized, By Amanda Hampton

Congratulations! You’ve finished finals and now you are ready to relax, catch up on sleep and see what vacation has in store. Although all of our residents are welcome to stay on campus over break, the front desks and various other operations will have limited hours due to the holiday.

If you’re staying on campus, please take a look to see what’s open over break.

Front Desk Hours

South Village

Dec. 14-22: 9am-6pm

Dec. 23: 12pm-6pm

Dec. 24-25: Closed

Dec. 26-31: 12pm-6pm

Jan. 1: Closed

Jan. 2-4: 9am-6pm (No RAs Jan. 3 or 4)

 

North Lake Village

Dec. 14: 8am-midnight (regular hours)

Dec. 15-16: 9am-6pm

Dec. 17-21: 8am-6pm

Dec. 22-23: 9am-6pm

Dec. 24-25: Closed

Dec. 26-31: 12pm-6pm

Jan. 1: Closed

Jan. 2-4: 8am-5pm

Jan. 5: 9am-midnight

West Lake Village

Dec. 14-22: 9am-6pm

Dec. 23: 12pm-6pm

Dec. 24-25: Closed

Dec. 26-31: 12pm-6pm

Jan. 1: Closed

Jan. 2-4: 9am-6pm (No RAs Jan. 3 or 4)

Dining Hours of Operation

Dec. 13-21:

Einstein’s: 8am-2pm (M-F)

Subway: 11:30am—1:30pm (M-F)

All other locations closed.

Dec. 22-Jan. 1

All locations closed.

Jan. 2-4:

Einstein’s: 8am-2pm (M-F)

Subway: 11:30am—1:30pm (M-F)

All other locations closed.

Note: SoVi Dining reopens normal operating hours Sunday, Jan. 6 2013. All other locations resume normal operating hours Monday, Jan. 7, 2013.

Campus Rec Hours

Campus Rec Hours

What about mail?

-During the break, all normal deliveries are held at their appropriate facility and not released until after the break. From December 24-January1, no deliveries will go out. Normal receiving hours will resume Wednesday, January 1, 2013 (8am-12pm and 1-4pm).

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5 Tips for Successful Res-Hall Studying

Posted On November 28, 2012, In Tips, By Amanda Hampton

Res-Hall StudyingIt’s finally happened. You’ve made the trek to the library only to find it occupied by every student enrolled at FGCU, on the one day you really needed to study. People you’ve never seen have taken over your favorite spots, and even the quiet areas sound more like a cafeteria than a library. You can’t study here; enter res-hall studying.

With so many distractions around, studying in your living area may not seem ideal. But when it seems like you just have to catch up on the latest episode of The Walking Dead and the refrigerator keeps calling your name, don’t give in! Although it may not be your preferred study destination, it is possible to create a productive study nest in your room.

Here are five tips to help you study for finals in the comfort of your own room.

1. Make a Plan

Figure out what you will study and when. Not only will this help you to better organize the material that you study, but planning ahead of time will allow for minimal outside interferences. You’ll remember best during the day and early evening, so if possible, do it then.

Set study goals before you begin. Map out the number of pages you’ll read, how much material you’ll cover in a session, etc. Rank your classes in order of importance and mix it up that so you’re not studying the same subject all night. Your brain will thank you for the variety.

2. Tell your Roommate

This goes hand in hand with making a plan. Tell your roommate about your study habits beforehand and it will minimize problems (we hope). If your roommate knows that you’ll be studying on Tuesday night, he or she will know not to throw a toga party or to blast that Christmas playlist on Spotify. And hey, by telling your roommate ahead of time, maybe they will also plan to study when you do!

3. Eliminate Distractions

First, remove unnecessary items from your study area. Put those magazines under the bed or in another room. Then, keep the noise level in check. If listening to music helps you to concentrate, go ahead and listen, but if it’s going to make you get up, dance, and do anything but study—don’t do it. Try listening to classical or relaxation music.  Unplug your television. Put your phone on silent or, better yet, turn it off! When you only see your study materials, you’ll be better able to concentrate.

4. Study at your desk. Or on the floor. Or in the bathroom. Just don’t study in bed.

If you’ve been through the finals process before, you’ve probably tried to convince yourself that you can study on your bed. After all, it’s comfortable, convenient, and when you’re done with test prep, you can go right to sleep. Well, you probably did go right to sleep, but without the studying part.

Think context. You’ll be able to recall items better when the study context is similar to the test context (physical location, as well as mental and physical state). You’ll be more likely to remember the material if you’re in a position similar to the one in which you’ll take your test.

So save the bed for sleep and sleep alone. Pull a comfy chair up to your desk and study there, where you’ll be in a more alert position fit with adequate lighting and a surface on which to write. It’s nice to find the right spot. The point is to get comfortable, but not too comfortable.

5. Take a Break

Do it. Whether you’re studying in the library or on the beach, breaks are important, but they are crucial for dorm room-studying simply because even if you plan ahead, there will still be distractions. Take short (short!) breaks when studying, and do it often. During this time you have permission to think about anything and everything except academics and the material… just relax.

With these tips in mind, you should be on your way to having a successful round of finals. Remember to eat well, rest up and make a study plan. Good luck!

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Want more Tips?

The Student Support Services Facebook page often posts study tips and tricks for students: http://on.fb.me/Yrhztt

Check out this Huffington Post article “9 Awesome Study Tips For College Students”: http://huff.to/V0GrUC

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Osprey Hall Open House

Posted On November 2, 2012, In Events, By Amanda Hampton

 Osprey Hall Open House

The large white tent stood in place. Staff members were excited and a steel drum played tunes as the Kona Ice truck sat awaiting its first taste-testers. And the wind—well, the wind was its own special guest. Despite the breezy weather, attendees of the Oct. 26th Osprey Hall Open House were not phased. The event began as guests were greeted by smiling Housing & Residence Life staff members, who donned green shirts for the occasion.

Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. J. Michael Rollo provided opening comments to guests, commenting on how much the Housing operation has grown in just a few short years. FGCU President Dr. Wilson G. Bradshaw followed, speaking on how the residential program is about more than simply providing beds for students. In fact, the program provides support and aims to help students learn both in and outside the classroom. First Year Residence Experience (FYRE) Fellow David Green also spoke, noting his unique opportunity to be available to and interact with students for extended hours. Osprey Hall RHA Area Council President Paige Oswald offered a different perspective as she relayed her enthusiasm about being a part of the first class of students to live in the residence hall. Dr. Rollo then offered some closing remarks.

After the presentation, guests enjoyed tours of the residence hall. Certainly they were impressed with its many features: Osprey Hall’s 533 residents have access to a community kitchen, study rooms, an arcade game room, a video game room and a movie theater (to name a few of the community resources).

But the tours did not just include common areas of the building; guests also got to view the living areas of a few residents. This allowed attendees to get a better idea of what living in Osprey might actually be like. After all, seeing a decorated and lived-in area does more for the imagination than an empty space might.

Osprey Hall is accurately named; Just as the bird of the same name seeks a home with ample food and a nearby body of water, Osprey sits close to SoVi Dining and will soon overlook a community pool. The hall also participates in the First Year Residence Experience (FYRE) program, a program that is designed to transition students from home to college. In all, the sense of comfort and community that Osprey creates is what makes the residence hall such an integral addition to South Village.

As the tours came to an end, guests did not leave empty-handed. Blue commemorative tumblers were given away to guests. The cups served as a simple but useful reminder of the occasion, and under the FGCU Housing and Residence Life image it was etched, “Osprey Hall Open House/ October 26, 2012.”

It was the appropriate event to kick off what is destined to become one of the most desired residences on campus. With its many amenities and excited first-year students, Osprey Hall is bound to remain popular in the years to come.

*Click the photo above to see more photos from the event.

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What are Your Three Words?

Posted On September 24, 2012, In Uncategorized, What's New, By Amanda Hampton

Your Three Words

Want to show your Eagle Pride and be on YouTube? You can do both by submitting a Your Three Words video* to FGCUHousing@gmail.com!

What we’re looking for:

We want to know more about what you love about living on campus. Your video can answer any of these questions (in three words!):

  • What describes living on campus for you?
  • How was your move-in experience?
  • What’s it like to cook for yourself or do your own laundry?
  • What describes living on your own, without parents?
  • What describes living with a roommate?

What You’ll Do:

  • Film* a short (i.e., under 20 seconds) video using a camera phone, video camera, webcam, etc.

—Remember: We are going to put all of your videos together and each submission will probably be cut down to somewhere between 5-15 seconds. Keep that in mind as you’re sending us your vids!

  • The video should answer one of the questions above or pertain to the topic of living on campus, and you should give your answer in three (3) words only!
  • Note: We prefer that you do not speak in these videos as we plan to play music over it. Instead, look for creative ways to express your three words by writing them on paper, on your hands or maybe even spelled out in food! Get creative and have fun with this!

Resources:

If you’ve seen the fliers you might have been inspired by some of the examples. For instance, to describe move-in you might say “Too Many Boxes.”

Here are some similar videos done by others. Take a look for some examples and inspiration.

From Good Morning America/ABC News

From other colleges

*If you wish to participate in the video but don’t have access to a camera, we may be able to work something out. Send us an email.

If you have other questions, please feel free to comment on this blog or send an email to either FGCUHousing@gmail.com or AHampton@fgcu.edu.

Thanks, & we’re looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Have fun!

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