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SUMMER 2015 HOUSING MANUAL TWU Dallas: Denton
Guinn Hall
Joffrey Ballet School 434 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor
New York, New York, 10011 PHONE 1-‐888-‐438-‐3808
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
TWU HOUSING ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
CONTACT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
THE STAFF ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Check-‐in & Check-‐out .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
ROOM CONDITION REPORT ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
CURFEW ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
ROOM ASSIGNMENTS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
WHAT TO BRING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
WHAT NOT TO BRING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
MAIL AND PACKAGES .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN YOU CHECK IN . . . ........................................................................................................................ 7
ROOM CONDITION REPORT ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
ROOM CONDITION AND SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
TRASH AND RECYLCLING .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
GUEST POLICIES ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
GENERAL POLICIES FOR ALL GUESTS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
WRITTEN PERMISSION & NOTIFICATION OF GUESTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
DAY GUESTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
OVERNIGHT GUESTS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Out of dormitory past curfew or over the weekend with parent or authorized chaperone .......................................................................... 10
FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................................ 10
MEDICAL instances ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
DIscIPLINE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
ADDITIONAL HOUSE RULES ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
REMOVAL AND DISMISSAL ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
CLEANING, DAMAGE AND OTHER FEES .............................................................................................................................................. 17
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CLEANING FEE AND DAMAGE CHARGE RESPONSIBILY POLICY .............................................................................................................................. 17
BULK ITEM REMOVAL FEES ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
CLEANING FEES ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
FURNITURE DISSASEMBLY FEES ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
STANDARD DAMAGE CHARGES ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
GENERAL ROOM CHARGES ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
IMPORTANT ROOM SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................... 18
SAFETY AND LIABILITY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18
COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
TWU Regulations for Guest Conduct .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Parking information ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Denton campus map ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Directions ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Hotels near TWU: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Pharmacies near TWU: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Urgent care centers near TWU: ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
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OVERVIEW
TWU HOUSING
THE CAMPUS
Texas Woman’s University Department of University Housing has made a commitment to provide an environment where individual growth can effectively take place and where classroom learning can be integrated into your daily living experience. The Joffrey Ballet School and Texas Woman’s University staff is committed to making this experience comfortable, educational, and enjoyable.
HOUSING AMENITIES
Students will be housed in Guinn Hall, which offers 21 stories of double-‐occupancy rooms, each with a private bath. TWU housing offers room refrigerators, TV cable hook up in each resident’s room, computer rooms with printers connected to the internet, laundry rooms in each building, air conditioning, big screen TV’s in the resident hall lobby, snack and soft drink machines, and games and recreation equipment available at each front desk. Guinn Hall and Stark Hall each have a community kitchen you may use to cook.
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MEAL PLAN Students are provided a meal plan and will have access to breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily in the “Underground” of the Student Union. We recommend that students pack healthy snacks to eat between meals. You can checkout a kitchen key from the front desk area by leaving your student ID. You are responsible for cleaning the kitchen after you are finished. If you leave the kitchen dirty, you may be assessed a cleaning fee and will be required to meet with a professional staff member. The residential communities do not provide cookware.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Annabelle Chen, Summer Program Coordinator [email protected]
Robert Redick, Head Resident Advisor [email protected]
Joffrey Southwest Dallas Housing Phone Number 646-‐342-‐7568*
Please note: Robert’s email address and the Joffrey Southwest Dallas Housing phone number will not be active until one week prior to the start of the intensive. Until then, please contact Customer Service at 1-‐888-‐438-‐3808 if you have questions.
THE STAFF The Joffrey Ballet School aims to create and maintain a safe, supportive, and healthy living environment for our students. The TWU Residence Hall boasts both a full-‐time Joffrey Ballet School Head Resident Advisor and an Assistant Resident Advisor along with Joffrey Ballet School Resident Advisors and Chaperones, all of whom live in the building. The RAs are on call during daytime hours and on duty each night of the week to ensure that things run smoothly and to deal with any emergencies should they arise. The live-‐in residence life staff assists students in getting acquainted, providing support and information, looking after all of the students during social events and programs, and taking them back and forth to classes.
CHECK-‐IN & CHECK-‐OUT
CHECK-‐ IN Check-‐in times for both weeks will take place each Sunday from 12 PM until 4PM in Guinn Commons. There will be a MANDATORY dormitory meeting Sunday at 7pm. Upon checking in with Joffrey Staff, students will receive a room inspection, a list of dormitory rules, a room key, and a check in sheet. Students are required to report any medical conditions, especially asthma and severe allergies, in the check in documentation. If this information is forgotten, the student should immediately inform the Head RA.
ROOM CONDITION REPORT
On move-‐in day, we ask you to fill out a Room Condition Report listing any pre-‐existing damage you may notice. Failure to document any existing damage within 24-‐ hours may result in damage costs when you check out and may be deducted from your housing fee.
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CHECK-‐OUT Checkout policy states that all students must be out of the dormitory no later than 12pm on the Saturday after they finish classes. If a student needs to check out later than 12pm, they must obtain permission from the Head RA. For those wishing to check out one day early on Friday, August 15th: Students must check out at least 3 hours BEFORE the show. Joffrey staff will hold luggage for the students until after the show. Parents may check out for their child early ONLY on Friday August 15th; the student must be present for all other checkouts.
CHECK OUT PROCEDURE
Every dancer must go through their room with an RA before they may leave. The RA will take your key and make sure that there are no damages to the room and that the room and bathroom are clean.
CURFEW
Students age 13 and younger must be with their chaperones at all times. Students ages 14 to 17 have a 9pm curfew and must remain in the apartment until 6am unless they have been granted an extension with a chaperone (see Out of Dormitory and Past Curfew…). Students ages 18 and older have a weekday curfew of 11pm unless they have been granted an extension (see Out of Dormitory and Past Curfew…). Students age 18 and older have a curfew of 12 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Students must sign in at the front desk for curfew every night. Sign in BEGINS at 8pm every night. Once a student is signed in, they will not be allowed to sign out for any reason. Sign in ENDS at 9pm for students 14-‐17. Everyone must sign in every night, regardless of whether you’ve been in your room or out. Failure to sign in will result in a strike.
ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Solely Joffrey Ballet School staff will make personal room assignments. Should you request a particular roommate, we will make every effort to accommodate your request. However, that is not always possible and there are no guarantees that your request will be fulfilled.
In the event that Joffrey Ballet School determines that you do not fit into the Joffrey Ballet School housing environment, Joffrey Ballet School reserves the right to move students as we see appropriate and the right to terminate any student’s license at its sole discretion.
Joffrey Ballet School offers living accommodations without regard to race, age, color, or national origin.
WHAT TO BRING
Your room will fill up quickly; so only bring what you really need. Remember, you can always purchase extras or have your family send them to you.
1. Bring the basics such as extra-‐long twin sheets, a pillow, blankets, towels, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant and any other personal toiletry products.
2. Bring your dance clothes, shoes, and other school-‐related supplies. 3. Bring your own personal computers, iPods, and valuables at your own discretion.
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4. Bring an alarm clock, chargers, blow dryer, UL tested surge protectors (at least two if you have many electronics), desk lamp and light bulbs.
5. Every student is required to bring, or purchase upon his or her arrival, a personal mobile phone. The phone number of this mobile phone must be provided to the Joffrey Ballet School staff and will serve as the primary method of communication between the staff and student.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
The following items are prohibited our housing locations and may be confiscated if found in your room: • Hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, BBQ grill, microwaves, rice cookers, or any other cooking appliances • Candles, potpourri burners, incense, or other plug-‐in air fresheners • Open-‐faced or electrical heating appliances, including space heaters • Halogen lights • Pets of any kind • Alcohol • Illegal substances of any nature
MAIL AND PACKAGES
You will be given your room number when you check in. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any mail or packages for residents before check-‐in. Students may not receive mail at the residence hall.
RESIDENCE HALL MAIL Mail should be addressed to:
Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive Attention: Name of Camper TWU Conference Services
Hubbard Hall P.O. Box 425379
Denton, TX 76204-‐5379 Packages Students may receive packages from UPS, FedEx, or another shipping company at the residence hall. Packages delivered to the residence hall will be accepted and kept at the front desk. Students should keep track of their packages and pick them up the same day they are delivered. Students may use the following addresses for packages: Guinn Hall: 420 University Dr. Stark Hall: 1719 N Bell Ave * All addresses are Denton, TX 76204
*Please note that both hours and costs are subject to change without prior notice.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN YOU CHECK IN . . .
ROOM CONDITION REPORT
On the day of your move-‐in, we ask you to fill out a Room Condition Report listing any pre-‐existing damage you may notice. Failure to document any existing damage within 24-‐ hours may result in damage costs when you check out and may be deducted from your housing fee.
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ROOM CONDITION AND SAFETY
Students are not permitted to paint, damage, or make any changes to room walls, floors, bathrooms or furniture. Students violating this policy will be required to pay for the room to be restored. Do not put any nails, screws, hooks or any sticky substances in/on the wall. Putty can be purchased at any local hardware store, which is to be used as a safe wall adhesive. Do not tamper with your room's smoke detector, sprinkler systems, appliances, window treatment or heating/air conditioning unit. Do not put anything on top of air conditioning units or on windowsills. Using one’s balcony as a means of entry or exit; or using it to store unsightly articles, garbage, or furniture is prohibited. Sitting, perching on or jumping over a balcony railing will not be tolerated and is subject to removal from the University premises.
TRASH AND RECYLCLING
Students are responsible for maintaining a reasonable level of cleanliness in their room and in the entire residence hall. Joffrey Ballet School does not provide the cleaning of student rooms or room trash bags. Each student is expected to place their garbage in sturdy plastic bags, which are securely tied shut to prevent spill and leakage. Each student is expected to deposit their trash in the location designated by the housing staff. No trash is to be left in any hallway, public area, and stairwell or near the exterior of the building except in the designated trash location. Leaving trash in any unauthorized location will be grounds for trash removal charge of $100 per incident. Three or more incidents may subject you to termination of your stay. Joffrey Ballet School reserves the right to enter student rooms to inspect and assess health and safety conditions.
Littering/Trash Removal: Littering, inappropriate disposal of trash, and/or sweeping debris into a public hallway or area in the residence communities or the surrounding grounds is not permitted. Fines may be issued for violations of this policy.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
If any maintenance is required in a room or to furniture or fixtures, students should report issues to an RA as soon as possible. Housing maintenance staff will respond to the request as soon as possible. General maintenance and routine repairs (such as a stuck toilet, a leaky faucet, a water leak, furniture/appliance maintenance, etc.) are performed without charge. If the student damages anything, the cost of repairs or replacement will be deducted from their housing fee. Joffrey Ballet School cannot service or repair any furnishings or equipment provided by students.
Emergency repairs include major leaks and flooding, inoperative door locks and any problem that endangers property or safety. In case of an emergency, contact the housing Head Resident Advisor or other Resident Advisors immediately. Joffrey Ballet School building staff maintains the right to enter students’ rooms without notice in the event of a problem involving plumbing, electrical, safety equipment or any other structural issue. In addition, Joffrey Ballet School personnel may enter a students’ premises at any time should personnel suspect a dangerous situation including smoking, which is prohibited within the buildings. Joffrey Ballet School may conduct health and safety inspections of a room in order to determine compliance with the rules or with federal, state and local laws. TWU maintenance personnel work Monday-‐Friday 8am-‐4pm and will enter rooms for work orders. Students should expect that someone will enter their room at 9 am, whether they are present or not, to address work order requests.
GUEST POLICIES
Invited guests must also follow the same rules mandated for all housing students. Students and their guests are expected to adhere to the Joffrey rules of conduct, as well as the TWU rules of conduct. Please be sure to read the TWU Regulations for Conference Guest Conduct at the end of this handbook. In addition, all students and their guests are expected to be considerate of all other students.
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GENERAL POLICIES FOR ALL GUESTS
Guests are expected to abide by all housing policies, procedures, regulations and standards. The host is responsible for the actions of his/her guests at all times. Any guest who violates any housing policies will be asked to leave the residence hall. Unauthorized guests are absolutely prohibited. Students are prohibited from having a family member or guest in his or her room while he or she is not there and it is prohibited for the student to also give or lend room keys to any person not authorized. Students are responsible for his or her family member or guest’s behavior & possessions while they are in the building.
A student may have a maximum of two (2) guests at any time. Students must get clearance for all guests from the Housing Administrator no less than three (3) days prior to the guest’s arrival.
WRITTEN PERMISSION & NOTIFICATION OF GUESTS
CLEARANCE PROCEDURE
• Parents must email the Head RA at least three days in advance of parent or guest’s arrival
• Requests will be confirmed via phone call to the parent
• Names of approved guests will be added to the list
SIGN-‐IN
• Students must meet their guests in the residence hall lobby.
• Guest must provide valid ID.
• Student must sign their guest in.
The student must remain with their guest at all times when the guest is in the building. The host student should inform their roommates of the expected guest. Joffrey Ballet School maintains the right to deny access to any guest who is intoxicated, suspected to be under the influence of drugs or unruly. Joffrey Ballet School reserves the right to turn away such a guest; this decision is at the sole discretion of the staff.
SIGN-‐OUT
• Student must escort their guest back down to the residence hall lobby.
• Student must sign their guest out.
• Guest will receive their valid ID back.
DAY GUESTS Students 18 years of age or older may invite Joffrey Ballet School students, immediate family members, or adult approved in writing by parents, of either gender to visit them between the hours of 11AM and 8PM with the verbal consent of their roommates. Immediate family members may stay until 10PM.
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Students 14 to 17 years of age may invite Joffrey Ballet School students of the same gender or immediate family members to visit them between the hours of 11AM and 8PM with the verbal consent of their roommates. Immediate family members may stay until 10PM. Students 13 and under may invite Joffrey Ballet School students of the same gender or immediate family members to visit them between the hours of 11AM and 8PM with the verbal consent of their roommates and their chaperone. Immediate family members may stay until 10PM. If students wish to invite guests who are not immediate family member or Joffrey Ballet School students they must obtain written permission from the Head Resident Advisor.
OVERNIGHT GUESTS
No overnight guests are allowed. There will be an automatic $250 guest fee automatically charged to your account if it is found that a guest stayed overnight.
OUT OF DORMITORY PAST CURFEW OR OVER THE WEEKEND WITH PARENT OR AUTHORIZED CHAPERONE
In the event that a student will be out of the dormitory past curfew or over the weekend, a note MUST be written by the parent or guardian and emailed to the attention of the Head RA. This must be done at least three (3) days prior to the outing or the student is not authorized to leave. This request will be followed up by a phone call to confirm. NOTE: an authorized chaperone is an adult family friend or relative, cannot be a Joffrey student, and must arrive to the dormitory in person to sign the student out and back in. Joffrey Ballet School is not responsible for the student once they are sign out. Joffrey Ballet School Dallas Head RA, Robert Redick, [email protected] This is necessary so that we know where our students are, and it is for the safety of your child.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In the event of a fire drill, all students should immediately evacuate the building during any sounding of the fire alarm using the stairwells only. If you are not sure, please go to your Resident Advisor’s room to check-‐in.
Here is important fire emergency information:
Things to know: • The layout of your floor. • The location of all stair exits from your floor. • The number of doors between your room and the exit stairs, or your room and the fire escape. It is essential
to be able to find the exit in the dark. • Where your room key is located. Take the key with you if you are forced to evacuate. • The location of fire alarm boxes (if your building has them). • When evacuating and opening any door students should place hand against the door. If it is too hot to
touch, DO NOT exit through that door, instead they should find an alternate evacuation route. If there is no alternate evacuation route, they should place towels along the bottoms of doors, go to the window of their room and wave for help.
Fire Safety If a burning odor or smoke is present, pull a fire alarm pull station to activate the fire alarm system.
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Leave the building, Use the nearest stairway. Do not use the elevator. The elevators are programmed to idle on the first floor when the alarm is activated. Do not hold the stairwell doors open. Leaving doors open makes the stairwells dangerous and unusable Evacuate as quickly as possible but in an orderly manner. Do not push or shove. Once outside, move at least 100 feet from the building. Return to the building only when given the “all clear” by university police or other proper emergency personnel. Do not assume when the audible alarm ceases it is safe to enter the building. Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Information The information below will prepare you to know what to do should we experience severe weather. A tornado watch means that weather conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado. A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has actually been sighted in the surrounding area. Emergency warning sirens are activated when there is a tornado warning. If a tornado warning is issued and you are inside: Stay inside. Stay away from outside walls, windows, mirrors, glass, overhead fixtures, and unsecured objects such as filing cabinets or bookcases. If possible, move to a below ground-‐level floor, interior corridor, or room or office without windows and crouch low with your hands covering the back of your head and neck. Do not use the elevators. If requested, assist persons with disabilities to the safest area on the same floor. Do not leave the shelter area until after the storm is over. Continue to monitor the weather via radio or television until the tornado watch has been lifted for your area. Residence Hall Tornado Safe Areas Guinn/Stark Basement, laundry area or interior hallways Bathroom areas in individual apartments In Denton: Tune your radio to FM 88.1 for live coverage of severe weather notification
Important Phone Numbers Guinn Hall: 940-‐898-‐3636 Stark Hall: 940-‐898-‐3694
MEDICAL INSTANCES
If you feel sick or ill in any way, you MUST contact your floor RA. If they are unavailable, go to the front desk so that we may help you get to a doctor or address the situation.
If you do not feel well, do not need immediate care, and decide to stay home from classes, that is your choice and is okay as long as you go to the front desk to sign out of classes. Please stay in your room and away from other students so you do not spread the bug.
In case of medical or police related emergency the student should contact an RA first if one is present on the floor or known with certainty to be nearby in the building.
IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE, call 911.
After calling 911, contact the Head Resident Advisor, so they aware of the situation. The nearest hospital location is below:
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
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3000 I-‐35 Denton, TX 76201 (940) 898-‐7000
For non-‐medical emergencies, please speak with a Resident Advisor and they will refer you to a hospital. If your parents would like to call their insurance company to find a doctor that is in their insurance network, they are encouraged to do so.
DISCIPLINE If a student breaks one of the rules noted in the listed Rules & Regulations, here is the policy: Strike 1 – First Warning & Call home Strike 2 – Second Warning, Call home, & Possible class suspension Strike 3 –Dismissal from Housing Calls home will be made by the student to the parents in the presence of an RA or Chaperone. The Executive Director makes all decisions for class suspension and dorm dismissal with input from Resident Advisors and Chaperones.
HEAD RA may suspend the strike system at any time, at his/her discretion.
Alcohol, Smoking, & Drugs: This violation does not apply to the strike system. Immediate dismissal from dorm is at the Executive Director’s discretion. In addition, there will be significant monetary fines applied to those who disregard these rules.
Joffrey Ballet School Housing Fine & Penalty Schedule
Infraction Infraction Type Monetary Fine Non-‐Monetary Penalty
Possession of Alcohol (underage) or Illegal Substances
Individual -‐ Progressive fine
increasing over time.
$100, $200, $300
Removal from building at Executive Director's discretion. Referral to Artistic Director for violation of trainee program conduct policy.
Referral to police at Director of Residence Life's discretion
Physical altercation between students.
All Participants are fined. Fine is per participant. Non-‐Progressive
$100
Removal from building at Executive Director's discretion. Referral to Artistic Director for violation of trainee program conduct policy.
Referral to police at Director of Residence Life's discretion
Theft Individual -‐ Non-‐Progressive $200
Removal from building at Executive Director's discretion. Referral to Artistic Director for violation of trainee program conduct policy.
Referral to police at Director of Residence Life's discretion
Giving out door code Per tenant $50 None.
Failure to sign in for curfew Per tenant-‐ Progressive
$5, $10, $15, $20
Communication with Artistic and Executive Director. Early curfew punishment at the
discretion of the Head RA and/or Director of Residence Life
Disabling or Removing Smoke Detector Per tenant -‐ Progressive
$75, $150, $200, $250, $300
After fourth violation tenants may be transferred to another apartment at the Director of
Residence Life's discretion.
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Blocking Fire Escape Routes, Being Out on the Fire Escapes, and Throwing/Dropping
anything from windows
Divided among occupants of room(s) where blockage is
discovered -‐ Non Progressive
$150 RA may remedy immediately at their own discretion.
Improper use of electrical equipment (hanging wires, daisy-‐chain power strips) or
contraband electrical equipment
Per occupants of Room where infraction is
discovered -‐ Non Progressive
$35 RA may remedy immediately at their own discretion and confiscate equipment
Leaving stove or oven on and unattended. Per tenant -‐ Progressive
$75, $150, $200, $250, $300 None.
Leaving AC on when occupants of room are not in apartment
Per occupants of Room where blockage is
discovered -‐ Non Progressive
$25 None.
Damage to apartment, apartment fixtures, furniture
Divided Among Tenants or Individual
See Housing Manual
RA may, at their discretion, assign students the RA has determined to have willfully and
purposefully damaged property to assist RA with recycling inspection, recycling removal, and light
maintenance duties. Willful destruction of property will be referred to Artistic Director and police at Director of Residence Life’s discretion.
Improper recycling, trash removal Per tenant -‐ Progressive
$25, increasing by $5 with each progressive infraction
RA may, at their discretion, assign students receiving fine to assist RA with recycling inspection, recycling removal, and light
maintenance duties.
Kitchen does not meet basic sanitary requirements
Per tenant -‐ Progressive
$25, increasing by $5 with each progressive infraction
RA may, at their discretion, assign students receiving fine to assist RA with recycling inspection, recycling removal, and light
maintenance duties.
Moving or tampering with modems
Per tenant-‐
Non Progressive
$50, plus the cost of service for the modem
None.
Purposeful misrepresentation of the truth via vocal or written communication
(including false signage, lying to a staff member, etc.). Disrespecting or
slandering a staff member
Per tenant-‐Progressive
None Communication with Artistic and Executive Director. Early curfew punishment and/or assignment of work study duties at the
discretion of the Head RA and/or Director of Residence Life. Consequences and/or
Executive Director involvement may increase with each infraction.
Smoking Indoors
Per tenant -‐ Progressive
$100 per offense
Consequences and/or Executive Director involvement may increase with each
infraction.
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ADDITIONAL HOUSE RULES
COMMUNITY ETTIQUETE AND BEHAVIOR Disorderly or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. Joffrey Ballet School staff has the right to warrant strikes, as they deem necessary for unacceptable behavior. Students shall not engage in inappropriate behavior with other occupants of the building and students of the opposite sex should never be alone in apartments. Students will treat the RAs, Chaperones, and fellow students with respect and courtesy. Common Area Care: Common areas and property are the responsibility of all residents and guests. This is including, but not limited to lounges, study rooms, lobbies, stairs, community centers, recreation areas, laundry rooms, doors, swimming pools, walkways, fire extinguishers, elevators, exit signs and lights. Trash and recyclables should be removed to the proper receptacles located in the hallway or on each floor of the buildings. No one may sleep in the lounges, lobbies or public areas. QUIET HOURS Each student is expected to be considerate towards other students who choose to go to sleep early. Quiet Hours begin at 10:00pm and end at 8:00am Sunday through Thursday and begin at 11:00pm and end at 8:00am Friday and Saturday. During quiet hours, noise must be kept to a minimum. No students will be allowed to loiter in the hallways. Radios, stereos, speakers, and televisions must be played at lower volume levels. REHEARSING Singing and dancing of any kind is prohibited in any area of housing. Rehearsal must be reasonable and not disruptive to those living around you. There is to be no rehearsing or loitering in the hallways at any time. COMMON AREA -‐ INFORMATION A student information board will be available to provide JBS students with news and information. The board location will be discussed in orientation. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND TOBACCO Both of our housing facilities are dry residence halls. The possession, use, or consumption of alcohol, tobacco and/or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited inside the buildings. Substance Use/Abuse Policy Joffrey Ballet School reserves the right to conduct room searches if there is suspicion of substance use or abuse. The discovery of illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, will be grounds for immediate dismissal from housing.
Tobacco: Purchase, possession, transfer or use of tobacco (all forms) is strictly prohibited. Smoking any substance is forbidden. This includes the use of electronic cigarettes or similar devices. Evidence of tobacco use or any smoked substances, associating with others while they are using tobacco, or having cigarette or smoke smells on clothing or in the residence hall room will result in a tobacco violation. State law in New York states that those under 21 are not able to purchase or possess tobacco, thus there is no legitimate place for students to smoke in or outside of the dormitory. Students will be dismissed from housing if any form of tobacco is found or if they are seen smoking.
Alcohol: Purchase, possession, transfer, use or evidence of use of alcohol will result in immediate dismissal from housing, regardless of age. Possession of empty alcohol bottles and cans is not allowed and will be considered an Alcohol Violation. Smelling of alcohol or associating with others while they are using alcohol will also be considered an Alcohol Violation. New York state law states that for those under the age of 21, it is illegal to purchase or possess alcohol. Joffrey Ballet School has dry residence halls, even for those individuals 21 and over. Students who are 21 or over will also be subject to housing dismissal if they bring alcohol into the dormitory. If you are found in the possession of alcohol, the following will occur:
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• The substance(s) will be confiscated by Joffrey Staff • The students responsible will be thoroughly questioned, resulting in a written incident report/statement. • The students responsible will be fined $100 to their Joffrey account. o If the student is not the Joffrey account holder, they must call the account holder in the presence of the R.A. to give a report of what has occurred and inform them of the $100 charge. After this phone call, the details from the incident report are available to the account holder. o Students under the age of 18 must call their parents, regardless of whose name is on the account. o After all information is collected, the Director of Residence Life, Director of Operations and the Artistic Director will also be informed of the incident. o Any consequences related to programming (class suspension, production casting, etc.) will be determined by the Artistic Director; dismissal from housing will be determined by the Executive Director. Illegal Drugs and substances: Purchase, possession, use, evidence of use, transfer or sale of drugs, or any drug related paraphernalia, including but not limited to anabolic steroids, marijuana (including medical marijuana), synthetic cannabis or other mood altering substances (such as K2, Spice, “herbal incense” or “herbal smoking blends”), cocaine, narcotics, LSD, amphetamines or other illegal, un-‐ prescribed drugs or controlled substances will result in dismissal from housing. Associating with others while they are involved with illegal drugs or substances will also be cause for dismissal. Drugs and other intoxication-‐inducing substances, including synthetics, that are not listed will fall under the drug policy and be treated with the same disciplinary actions.
We will contact the Police Department to report the following activity inside the building: • Consumption of alcohol by those under 21 or illegal drugs by any student or guest. • A student, whether over or under the age of 21, who provides alcohol to an underage student or guest. • Discovery of any student or guest to be in possession of or using, selling or distributing marijuana or other
controlled and/or illegal substances, (or in the case of prescription drugs, without a valid prescription) within the apartment building. In this case your license agreement will be immediately terminated and all monies paid forfeited.
• Smoking is prohibited in all University public areas, including residence halls. Additionally, smoking is prohibited in hallways, restrooms, lounges, stairs, balconies, sports areas and courts, pool areas, and within 30 feet from the entrances of all campus facilities. This includes the use of smoking devices known as “hookah pipes”.
FOOD & DRINKS Food and drinks are not permitted in the hallways. WEAPONS POLICY Firearms, knives, and other dangerous weapons are prohibited in housing. Any device that has the appearance and/or function of a serviceable weapon is prohibited in residence halls. KEYS, LOCKS & LOCKOUTS, Room keys are not permitted to be given to anyone, including an authorized guest. Installing additional locks or changing locks on room doors is prohibited. If you are locked out of your room, go to the dorm front desk, which is staffed 24 hours daily. FIRE SAFETY
A. Fire Hazards & Safety: The following constitutes a list of violations that could result in prosecution and/or fines:
1. Tampering or damaging fire equipment or intentionally misusing fire alarms, smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, emergency exit signs or pulling a fire alarm when the cause is unrelated to notification of a fire.
2. Intentionally or negligently causing and/or creating a fire, explosion or release of poisonous gas or fumes
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3. Failure to evacuate a building immediately following the sounding of an alarm, unless otherwise instructed by TWU Housing staff, fire-‐safety or other emergency response personnel.
4. Possessing or storing gasoline, fireworks and/or combustible decorations and chemicals. 5. Storing fuel-‐driven engines including motorcycles, mopeds, etc. in residential housing 6. Open flames (including candles and incense), combustible decorations and chemicals, deep fat
fryers, electric fry pans, space heaters and halogen lamps are prohibited (included on balconies). 7. Disabling, opening, damaging, or propping exits used exclusively as fire exits is prohibited (unless
being used specifically during an emergency situation or drill). CARE AND CLEANLINESS OF ROOMS Students are responsible for the cleanliness and care of their rooms, as well as common areas, for health and safety reasons. Each student will be accountable for any deterioration of the room or its contents (beyond normal wear and tear). Charges will be assessed for such damages and deterioration. Students are expected to keep their rooms, kitchen and bathroom facilities clean and sanitary. Please see the Check-‐out Procedure section on how to properly leave your room. BELONGINGS Joffrey Ballet School and its staff do not guarantee and are not liable for the safety and security of room contents at any time. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Because of the inherent risks involved within any housing in any campus environment, students are expected to be alert and to maintain personal responsibility for their safety. Students must lock the doors to their rooms. If there is a problem or concern, students should report the issue to the Head Resident Advisor. FURNISHINGS No furniture may be moved from one room to another, and no furniture may be removed from the building. ACCESS Staff may enter any room as necessary for routine health and safety inspections and in the case of an emergency. During non-‐emergency situations, staff will acknowledge their presence (for example, by knocking). Staff may make random inspections of the student’s premise without advanced notice for the purposes of ensuring the student’s adherence to the rules and regulations of the building. PARENTAL NOTIFICATION Joffrey Ballet School reserves the right to contact the parent(s) or guardians(s) of students under the age of 21 involved in dangerous and/or inappropriate behavior. ROOFTOPS AND LEDGES Unauthorized presence on rooftops, ledges or areas marked, as “restricted access” in any residence or building is not tolerated. SIGNAGE Affixing any signs, flags or banners on any part of the outside of a student room door, hallways, stairwells, student lounge, lobby, bathrooms, outside the windows, or outside the building is strictly prohibited. SPORTS Playing sports in the hallways, lobby, and stairwells is strictly prohibited. STORAGE There is no storage space available. Please bring only what you can keep inside your room. THEFT
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Theft, willful destruction, or damage to or misuse of any TWU Housing property or property owned by any member of the community is prohibited. Anyone who violates this rule will be subject to disciplinary action. VANDALISM Any student, who vandalizes public property in or out of the residence, will face disciplinary action.
REMOVAL AND DISMISSAL In addition to our three strike policy students may be dismissed from housing for reasons including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Dismissal from the Joffrey Ballet School Program or other program the student was attending in connection with their need for housing. (2) Disregard for quiet hours/disrespecting those living around you. (3) Damaging the premises and/or the contents of a unit. (4) Having unauthorized persons in rooms at times specified, or lending/giving room keys to any person. (5) Use of alcohol or drugs in the building. (6) Breaking the terms of the housing agreement.
CLEANING, DAMAGE AND OTHER FEES
Below you will find the schedule of costs for cleaning, damaged furniture and items in your room or apartment, and other fees you may incur while living or moving out of housing.
CLEANING FEE AND DAMAGE CHARGE RESPONSIBILY POLICY
If a student has a single room then all damage or necessary cleaning in that room is the student’s responsibility. If a student has roommates then responsibility for the damage or necessary cleaning is split between the roommates regardless of which roommate is alleged to have caused the damage. All students of an apartment are responsible for the damage costs or any necessary cleaning required in the common areas of the apartment, which include but are not limited to the hallways, bathrooms, and kitchen. The ONLY exception to the division of responsibility for damage costs is if a student claims full responsibility for any damage costs in writing. Cleaning fees cannot be made the responsibility of any one student unless it is a student in a single room. THESE FEES WILL BE CHARGED AUTOMATICALLY TO THE STUDENT’S CREDIT CARD ON FILE SHOULD THE FEES EXCEED THE DAMAGE DEPOSIT.
BULK ITEM REMOVAL FEES
Students who fail to remove their personal property prior to checkout will be charged a fee of $150.00 for any personal items left behind. This is to include items that are discarded in and around the building, except as permitted in the trash location.
CLEANING FEES
Students who fail to clean their rooms prior to the checkout inspection will be charged a fee of $150.00. A "cleaned” room includes the following:
• Clean floors • Garbage removed • Refrigerator/Freezer cleaned (and emptied of food) • All furnishings should be free of personal effects and wiped clean. • Walls free of adhesive, holes or punctures
FURNITURE DISSASEMBLY FEES
Any disassembly, alteration or rearrangement of the room configuration provided by TWU Housing will result in a fee of $125.00 per piece of furniture disassembled or moved. This fee applies for furniture items that were
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disassembled and reassembled incorrectly. Also, you are not permitted to remove or trade furniture with other students. If you need a piece of furniture replaced, please inform Joffrey Ballet School.
STANDARD DAMAGE CHARGES
If your room or room furnishings have been damaged beyond the usual wear and tear, the cost of the repairs and/or replacement of those items will be charged to you. Such damage includes any Joffrey Ballet School owned property including wall damage incurred by wall hangings causing damage due to nails, screws, thumbtacks, or anything causing the removal of paint. Below is a list of repair/replacement charges for items within your room and within the public spaces:
GENERAL ROOM CHARGES
• Room Door: $1200 plus labor and material • Room Number Sign: $350.00 • Door Lock Set: $500.00 • Peephole: $150.00 • Door Knob: $400.00 bathroom/$250 • Fire Evacuation Sign: $75.00 • Smoke Detector Device: $150.00 plus labor
and material • Overhead Lighting Fixture (bathroom or
foyer over mirrors or under counter): $150.00 per fixture, plus labor and material
• Wall Plastering & Painting: $400.00 per wall, plus labor and material
• Ceiling Plastering & Painting: $400.00 plus labor and material
• Base Molding: $250.00 per wall, plus labor and material
• Floor Tiling: $50.00 per sq. yard, plus labor • Twin Sized Mattress: $900.00 • Bed Frame: $400.00 • Desk: $300.00 • Desk Chair: $125.00 • Refrigerator $500.00 • Microwave: $250.00 (if provided in your
apartment – not all apartments have microwaves)
• Remote Control: $75.00 • Closet Door: $350.00 • Faucets: (bathroom or sink) $150.00 plus
labor • Shower curtain: $25.00 • Bathroom Vanity: $450.00 • Bathroom Mirror: $150.00 • Toilet Roll Holder: $75.00 • Towel Bar: $90.00 • Internet/Cable/Phone Jacks: Repair cost to be
determined upon inspection by technician • Carpet or Flooring Repair: cost to be
determined upon inspection of installer • Window Treatment: $150.00 per blind set • Window Panes: $250.00 • Window Locks: $40.00 • Blind Cords: (damaged/knotted) $50.00 • AC Unit: $400.00 (if owned by the building) • MISCELANEOUS CHARGES • Room Key Card: $100.00 • Failure to remove Bulk Garbage: $150.00 • Room Cleaning fee (if not cleaned): $150.00 • Overnight Guest Fee: $250.00 • Unauthorized Guest fee: $150.00 • Disassembled Furniture: $125
IMPORTANT ROOM SAFETY INFORMATION
• Always lock your door behind you. • Do not give out your keys to anyone! • Recognize who belongs on your floor and who is a stranger. • Immediately report to the front desk if you are uncomfortable with anyone’s visitor. • Always make sure you are familiar with whom you are inviting into your building... DO NOT sign in a guest
who may prove to be a potential safety risk. • Never allow your visitor to wander unescorted throughout the building.
SAFETY AND LIABILITY
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The student assumes full responsibility for all losses and/or damages to the student, any guest(s), any belongings, and/or the contents of housing occupied or otherwise under the control of the student. By signing the housing agreement the student agrees to release Joffrey Ballet School and its employees of all obligations and/or liability to the student’s person, guest(s), and/or belongings, and/or the contents of Housing. Joffrey Ballet School is not responsible for any loss resulting from but not limited to theft, acts of nature, building conditions, negligence, etc.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW The student shall obey all present City, State, and Federal laws and orders or regulations which affect the building and shall comply at student’s expense with all such notices which arise from student’s improper use of the room or the building. CUSTODIAL SERVICES TWU custodians are responsible for cleaning the public areas of each residence hall daily. However, a large part of the hall upkeep is the responsibility of the residents. Custodians are not required to move furniture back to its original place or to clean up any mess that is the result of student negligence. Residents may be assessed the cost of any extra cleaning performed by custodial personnel as a result of unnecessary messes. Residents are responsible for cleaning their own rooms/apartments. Cleaning of the individual's room/apartment is the responsibility of the residents occupying the room/apartment. The custodial staff maintains the cleanliness and upkeep of the lounges, lobbies, hallways, and community bathroom facilities. ELEVATORS There are elevators in Guinn Stark Halls. All elevators are equipped with timing devices that keep the doors open for a short period of time. This helps to maximize elevator use. Never attempt to manually close or open elevator doors. This is dangerous and can cause serious damage to equipment and only cause additional delays with the doors. The elevator emergency equipment is to be used "for emergencies only". If you drop an item down the elevator shaft, a repair representative will be called to try to retrieve the items at your expense. The average per hour service charge is $75. LAUNDRY AND VENDING MACHINES Washing machines and dryers are available in each residential community. The machines are free to use. Only residents should use the machines. If a resident is found using machines to wash items belonging to a non-‐residential student, they will face disciplinary action. If a machine is not working; report it to the front desk of your residential community. Make sure to note the ID number on the machine to expedite the work order process. For your convenience, vending machines are located in each residence hall. If you lose money in the vending machine you will need to go to the Cashier’s Office in ACT for a refund. The front desk does not provide refunds. PEST CONTROL To discourage pest problems extermination is provided by Facilities Management and Construction. Residents can help this effort by adhering to sensible cleaning practices. Residents may be asked to clear closets, remove dresser drawers, cover food items, or assist in other ways the University deems necessary to facilitate an effective pest control program. Spraying generally occurs over vacation periods in student rooms and public areas. This is done to inconvenience as few residents as possible while maintaining pest control. If pest problems occur; please notify your Area Manager. A word to the wise -‐ Improperly stored food, dirty dishes, and trash attracts insects, roaches, and mice. You and your neighbors in keeping the facilities clean and free of debris can do more to control the pest problem than by any quantity of pesticides we can put out to kill them. SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES The Department of University Housing also has rooms with special accommodations for mobility and hearing impaired students. Contact the Housing Office for further information.
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TWU REGULATIONS FOR GUEST CONDUCT
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY HOUSING
CODE OF CONDUCT
SUMMER CONFERENCE GUESTS
Welcome to the residence halls at Texas Woman’s University! We want your stay to be enjoyable. To ensure that your conference experience is a success, please read and observe the following code of conduct:
q Respect the privacy and possessions of other guests and university students at all times. We expect other’s to respect your privacy and possessions as well.
q Keep your room locked and your key with you at all times. Texas Woman’s University is not responsible for loss of, or damage to, personal property.
q Keep your TWU Access Card with you at all times, for meals and to enter your assigned residence hall. q Do not prop outside doors open or let anyone not affiliated with your camp or conference into the
residence hall. The doors are locked for the safety of all groups and students who reside in the building.
q Pets are not allowed in the hall.
q Illegal drugs and firearms are not permitted on campus. q Playing with or on the elevators is prohibited. This is to ensure the safety and convenience of guests and
residents.
q To avoid potential injury to yourself or to others, running is prohibited in the hallways or stairwells at any time.
q Residence hall room windows must be closed and locked at all times. They have been sealed to maintain reasonable heating and air conditioning for your comfort.
q Do not throw anything over balconies, as this could injure someone below. For your safety, do not hang over balconies. Guests are not allowed to utilize the balconies.
q As a fire safety precaution, cooking is not permitted in residence hall rooms.
q In case of fire, use the stairways only. Proceed quickly to the lobby and exit the building as the residence hall conference staff directs you.
q If there is a severe weather alert, proceed to an area away from any windows or glass. Bathrooms, interior hallways, and stairwells (Guinn only) are appropriate to take shelter.
q Moving furniture in the residence halls is prohibited. Please do not move beds from one room to another. Moving furniture will result in a fine assessed to the conference.
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q Do not tamper with fire equipment. This includes hanging items on sprinkler heads, playing with fire extinguishers, and pulling false alarms. Tampering with fire equipment is a federal offense. It could jeopardize the safety of the entire building.
q When you check-‐out of your room: throw out all trash, leaving your room in the same condition you found it at check-‐in; turn off all lights in your room; and return your key at the check-‐out center.
q Please stay on your assigned floors. There are students in the building who are involved in intense summer classes. Please respect their study times.
q Other guests, as well as TWU students, may be sharing meeting areas (i.e. hall living room, recreational areas, etc.). Please do not interfere with the activities of these individuals.
HAVE A TERRIFIC CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE AT TWU!
PARKING INFORMATION Vehicles: All motor vehicles must be properly registered with Department of Public Safety at the time of class registration. All drivers should abide by University and state regulations. Irresponsible behavior may result in the loss of driving privileges on campus. Car washing and major automotive repairs are prohibited in the residence hall areas. Guests may obtain a guest-‐parking permit valid for a limited time from the TWU Department of Public Safety. The car license number will be needed when the permit is issued. All motorcycles and mopeds require a University vehicle-‐parking permit that can be purchased at the Department of Public Safety. Motorcycles should be parked in University parking lots since they are motorized vehicles. Mopeds may be parked in University parking lots or chained to bicycle racks. Parking will be available for free in the lot in front of the residence halls and next to Pioneer Hall.
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DENTON CAMPUS MAP
Studio locations:
DGL Room 208 (Dance-‐Gymnastics Laboratory Building)
DGL Room 210
Pioneer Hall Room 328
Rec Center Studio
DGL
FITNESS & REC CENTER
GUINN HALL
MARGO JONES THEATRE
PIONEER HALL
STARK HALL
DINING
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For questions or directions, please refer to buildings by their names, not their numbers.
DIRECTIONS
TWU is located northwest of Dallas and northeast of Fort Worth. Our proximity to the Dallas/Fort Worth Area provides our students and faculty with abundant cultural, social and educational opportunities. Denton, a community of about 100,000 people, is home to TWU and the University of North Texas. Find out more about Denton at DiscoverDenton.com.
From Dallas: Take Interstate I-‐35 to Denton. Take exit 464, which becomes Dallas Drive. Stay on Dallas Drive, which passes under a railroad bridge and curves to the right, where it becomes Bell Ave. Continue on Bell Avenue. After crossing McKinney Street, Bell Avenue will curve to the left (you must be in the left lane to make the turn). Ahead of you will be the TWU campus with its distinctive high-‐rise buildings. At the intersection of Bell Avenue and
# Building Name # Building Name
1A Administration and Conference Tower 39 Jones Hall
1 Admissions Building — Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarship and Registrar’s offices
53 Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
72 Alumni House 52 Lowry Woods Apartments 19 Amphitheater 66 Marketing & Communication, Office of 3 Arts and Sciences Building 15 Multipurpose Classroom Laboratory Bldg
35 Blagg-Huey Library 5 Music Building: Margo Jones Performance Hall 7 Bralley Annex 12 Old Main Building
13 Classroom Faculty Office Building 57 Outdoor Swimming Pool 44 The Commons 2 Patio Building
62 Dance-Gymnastics Laboratory Bldg. 79 Pioneer Hall
77 Facilities Management 65 Pioneer Woman Statue 33 Fitness and Recreation Center 30 Redbud Theater 75 Gardens 9 Ann Stuart Science Complex 61 Golf Clubhouse 69 Soccer Field 4 Graduate Research Building 59 Softball Field
74 Greenhouse 42 Stark Hall 40 Grove Street Apartments 37 Stoddard Hall 43 Guinn Hall 64 Student Union — Bookstore, Post Office
30 Hubbard Hall — Redbud Theater, Department of Public Safety, Student Health Services
56 Tennis Courts
11 Human Development Building 10 Undergraduate Laboratory Building 67 Human Resources, Office of 54 University House 68 Information Booth 6 Visual Arts Building 32 Institutional Development 41 Walking Path
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Administration Drive, turn left and stop at the visitor booth. You will be given information on parking and directions to the admissions office.
From Fort Worth: Take Interstate 35W to Denton, exiting at University Drive (US 380). Turn right on University Drive. Follow University Drive to Bell Avenue, which runs through the TWU campus. Turn right on Bell Avenue. Turn right on Administration Drive and stop at the information booth for parking assistance and directions.
US Highway 380 is the major east-‐west thoroughfare in Denton. Known in the city as University Drive, it borders the northern edge of the TWU campus.
TWU's high-‐rise buildings are visible for miles, so keep an eye out for them as you approach Denton.
HOTELS NEAR TWU:
Courtyard Marriott (TWU Special Rate) 2800 Colorado Boulevard Denton, TX 76210 (940) 382-‐4600 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Denton University Area 1434 Centre Pl Dr Denton, TX 76205 (940) 383-‐4100 Distance from campus: 1.9 miles Comfort Suites at UNT 1100 1-‐35E Denton, TX 76205 (940) 898-‐8510 Distance from campus: 2.0 miles Hampton Inn & Suites Denton 1513 Centre Pl Dr. Denton, TX 76205 (940) 891-‐4900 Distance from campus: 2.1 miles
PHARMACIES NEAR TWU:
Walgreens 101 W University Dr. Denton, TX 76201 (940) 384-‐0240 Distance from campus: 0.4 miles CVS Pharmacy 116 W University Dr. Denton, TX 76201 (940) 387-‐9549 Distance from campus: 0.5 miles Kroger Pharmacy 500 W University Dr. Denton, TX 76201 (940) 383-‐3512 Distance from campus: 0.6 miles Drug Emporium
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824 W University Dr. Denton, TX 76201 (940) 387-‐1290 Distance from campus: 0.8 miles
URGENT CARE CENTERS NEAR TWU:
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton 3000 I-‐35 Denton, TX 76201 (940) 898-‐7000 Distance from campus: 2.2 miles Denton Regional Medical Center 3535 South I-‐35 Denton, TX 76210 (940) 384-‐3535 Distance from campus: 4.0 miles Mayhill Hospital 2809 S Mayhill Rd. Denton, TX 76208 (940) 239-‐3000 Distance from campus: 4.3 miles Minor Emergency of Denton 4400 Teasley Ln # 200 Denton, TX (940) 382-‐9898 Distance from campus: 5.4 miles