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FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITYON-CAMPUSHOUSING
WHEREYOU LIVE
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Dear Wave Makers,
Living on campus is one of the best ways to get connected and begin making waves here at Florida Atlantic University. Studies show that students who live on campus are more likely to succeed than those who don’t. They tend to have better grades, higher levels of overall satisfaction and better graduation rates than students who reside off campus.
The Department of Housing and Residential Life wants to help you make your college experience the best and most successful it can be. We provide many options for you to choose from, whether you’re interested in suite-style rooms or apartment-style accommodations. We’re sure you’ll find a place on campus you can call “home.”
For first-year students who are looking to make their connection to FAU, the Living Learning Communities in Heritage Park Towers (HPT) are the place to be. Freshmen are also encouraged to make waves through the First Year Student Housing Program in HPT, Glades Park Towers, Indian River Towers and Parliament Hall.
Options abound for sophomores, upperclassmen and graduate students as well. Second-year students will enjoy the opportunity to get engaged with the Sophomore Year Experience (SYE) Learning Community, located in Innovation Village Apartments South, while upperclassmen and graduate students will feel at home in Algonquin Hall, University Village Apartments and Innovation Village Apartments North and South.
Living in a campus residence hall gives you the opportunity to meet a wide range of people and develop the life skills you need to thrive in the world after college. The Department of Housing and Residential Life is committed to providing a quality living environment that nurtures and encourages you to be the person you want to be.
We invite you to make yourself at home at FAU. We guarantee you will LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE!
TABLE OF CONTENTSAbout the Department
Housing Contracts
Amenities Chart
Dimensions Chart
Campus Living: Freshmen Housing
Campus Living: Upperclassmen Housing
Specialty Housing
On-Campus Opportunities
Transitioning to Campus
Campus Living: Jupiter Campus
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Our VisionThe Department of Housing and Residential Life strives to educate our students outside of the classroom in order to provide them with a collegiate experience that better prepares them for a pluralistic society.
Our Mission StatementThe Department of Housing and Residential Life creates a seamless environment of living and learning in a safe and welcoming community. Through opportunities for leadership development, civic responsibility, self-exploration, and student involvement, we assist in building a lifelong connection between the student and the University.
Freshman Residency RequirementAll full-time freshmen are required to reside in on-campus housing. Any freshman who wishes to receive an exemption must complete a Housing Exemption Request Form. This form is available at www.fau.edu/housing or by calling the Department of Housing and Residential Life at 561-297-2880. Exemption requests must be received and approved before August 1 for Fall and December 1 for Spring. Freshman student residency will be verified for compliance at the start of each semester.
Exemptions from this policy are made for students who:• Are 21 or older by the first day of class.• Reside with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) within a 30-mile
radius of the Boca Raton campus.• Are married.
Residence Hall StaffAll students residing in on-campus housing have access to student (Resident Assistants) and professional (Hall Coordinators and Resident Coordinators) staff members within their residential communities. Resident Assistants are upper-division students who have been specifically selected and trained to provide assistance and maintain a supportive academic atmosphere within the community. The full-time staff members are professionally trained and live on campus in the housing communities they supervise.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL LIFE
“ “I absolutely love living on campus, it makes everything so easy. All my classes are so close
and all my friends are in one place. I love living on campus most of all because it is so
easy to meet new people and get involved in the FAU community. I wouldn’t change living
on campus for anything.Taylor HoffChicago, IL
HOUSING CONTRACTS
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The Department of Housing and Residential Life does not guarantee your choice of residence hall or room preferences. Assignments are done on a first-come, first-served basis and on space availability.
Follow these five easy steps to apply for housing and complete your contract:1) Once you’re admitted, be sure to get your FAU Student ID and password and have them ready.2) Log in to MyFau.fau.edu and click on the Students tab.3) Navigate to the Housing and Residential Life channel and click on Housing Online.4) Log in under Apply Online.5) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your contract, answering all questions along the way*.
*You may be required to pay a deposit. If you are, the system will forward you to the online payment site. You can pay by credit card or electronic check.
Upon successful completion and submission of your online contract, you will see a notification on your screen saying “Thanks for submitting your contract.” A copy of this page will be sent to your FAU e-mail account. If you do not see the “Thanks for submitting your contract” page, your submission failed. We will not be able to process your contract and you will have to resubmit the contract.
Tips for successful contract submission:•Read through the entire contract before agreeing to it.•Print a copy of your contract for your records.
Roommate requests are due by April 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester. Requests can be made online through the MyHousing tab in MyFAU.
AMENITIES CHART
HOUSING CONTRACTS & AMENITIES CHART
GPT HPT IRT IVAN IVAS UVA RH 1 RH 2PH AH
Suites/Apartments Single Rooms Available
Wi-Fi Internet & Ethernet Port
Extra-Long Twin Beds
Cable TV
Standard Full-Size Beds
Dishwasher in UnitLaundry in Unit
Kitchen in Unit
Community Laundry Facilities
Music Room
Community Kitchen
Retail Dining Option
Study Lounge
Fitness Room
Computer Lab
Barbecue Grills/Pits
Ice Machine
Pool
Elevator
Sand Volleyball
Vending
Swing Set
Convenience Store
Basketball Court
Multipurpose RoomClassroom Space
Conference/Group Study RoomLibrary
Community Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
In-Room/Unit Amenities
Suite with 2 Single Rooms and 1 Double Room
GLADES PARK TOWERS/HERITAGE PARK TOWERS
Single (rooms ending in A or B): 13’5” x 9’2” - Double (rooms ending in C): 20’2” x 10’4” - Double (rooms ending in R or L): 19’8” x 10’
Suite with 2 Double RoomsSuite with 4 Single Rooms
INDIAN RIVER TOWERS
Single: 11’ x 9’ - Double: 13’ x 12’*Extra amenities include: Shared living area (sofa, couch, coffee table, and entertainment center)
Suite with 2 Double RoomsSuite with 4 Single Rooms
Single: 8’9” x 10’4” - Double: 11’5” x 13’
PARLIAMENT HALL
DIMENSIONS & FLOOR PLANS
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Suite with 2 Double Rooms
4 Bedroom Apartment 2 Bedroom Apartment
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS
Single (in four-bedroom apartment): 9’3” x 11’9” - Single (in two-bedroom apartment): 9’3” x 11’5”*Extra amenities include: Shared Kitchen (refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, kitchen table and chairs), shared
living area (sofa, chair, TV stand, coffee table), shared laundry unit in IVA-North only (washer and dryer)
Studio Double ApartmentTwo-story Apartment with 4 Single Rooms
Single (in four-bedroom apartment): 12’5” x 8’7” - Studio Double: 15’8” x 12’*Extra amenities include: Shared Kitchen (including refrigerator, oven, and cooktop) in each apartment
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS
ALGONQUIN HALL
Single: 13’ x 12’*Extra amenities include a shared MicroFridge
unit in each suite
Suite with 4 Single Rooms
DIMENSIONS & FLOOR PLANS
DIMENSIONS & FLOOR PLANS
Each student is provided with the following:• Extra-long twin bed - 36” x 80” mattress
(IVA has standard full-size beds)• Desk• Desk chair• Dresser• All utilities included• Shared bathroom• Programming activities & events
HERITAGE PARK TOWERS
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CAMPUS LIVING: FRESHMEN
INDIAN RIVER TOWERS
PARLIAMENT HALLCAMPUS LIVING: FRESHMEN
CAMPUS LIVING: FRESHMEN
INDIAN RIVER TOWERS
GLADES PARK TOWERS
GLADES PARK TOWERS
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GLADES PARK TOWERS AMENITIES:• 602 beds, 96 singles• Extra-long twin • 24-hour desk operations• Floor study lounges• Computer lab• Classroom• Conference room
• Multipurpose room • Mail services• Laundry facilities• Basic cable• Community kitchen• Ice machine• Building-wide Wi-Fi access
Suite with 1 double room and 2 single rooms
GLADES PARK TOWERS
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“I enjoy living on campus because of the convenience. I
am a full time student and I also work a lot. Living on campus
alleviates the stress of rushing to class. With the saved time, I am actually able to be more
active.Jermaine Ramgeet
Miami, FL
Suite with 2 double rooms
GLADES PARK TOWERS
HERITAGE PARK TOWERS
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HERITAGE PARK TOWERS AMENITIES:• 604 beds, 96 singles• Extra-long twin• 24-hour desk operations• Floor study lounges• Computer lab• Music practice room• Classroom• Conference room• Multipurpose room
• Mail services• Laundry facilities• Basic cable• Community kitchen• Ice machine• Building-wide Wi-Fi access• Houses Living Learning
Communities
Suite with 1 double room and 2 single rooms
HERITAGE PARK TOWERS
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“I absolutely love living on campus. It has given me so many opportunities to get involved here at FAU that I
would have missed out on if I had to commute to campus.
Tori DollRoyal Palm Beach, FL
HERITAGE PARK TOWERS
Suite with 2 double rooms
INDIAN RIVER TOWERS
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INDIAN RIVER TOWERS AMENITIES:• 604 beds, 264
singles• Extra-long twin• 24-hour desk
operations• Floor study lounges• Computer lab• Classroom• Conference room
• Multipurpose room• Mail services• Laundry facilities• Basic cable• Community kitchen• Ice machine• Building-wide Wi-Fi
access• Sun deck
“ “I enjoy living on campus because it is much easier
to get to your classes without worrying about parking. Making friends
is easy, every week I meet new people, and every
night there is an event to go to on campus.
Tyler ShierlingAtlanta, GA
INDIAN RIVER TOWERS
Suite with 4 single rooms and a living room Suite with 2 double rooms and a living room
INDIAN RIVER TOWERS
PARLIAMENT HALL
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PARLIAMENT HALL AMENITIES:• 614 beds, 400 singles• Loftable Extra-long Twin• 24-hour desk operation• Two-story floor study lounges• Computer lab• Classroom• Conference room• Multipurpose room• Fitness room• Activity room
• Library• Mail services• Laundry facilities• Basic cable• Community kitchen• Ice machine• Building-wide Wi-Fi access• Attached dining facility• Volleyball court• Faculty-in-Residence
Suite with 4 single rooms and 2 bathrooms
Photos by PGAL
PARLIAMENT HALL
PARLIAMENT HALL
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“Living on campus has truly changed my perspective of
FAU. I love my school and am a proud FAU student because of
the experiences and opportunity living on campus has provided
me. I love where I live!Candace Harrinarine
San Fernando, Trinidad
Suite with 2 double rooms and 2 bathrooms
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS NORTH
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS SOUTH16
CAMPUS LIVING: UPPERCLASSMEN
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS NORTH
CAMPUS LIVING: UPPERCLASSMEN
ALGONQUIN
CAMPUS LIVING: UPPERCLASSMEN
ALGONQUIN HALL
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ALGONQUIN HALL AMENITIES:• 93 beds, all single• Extra-long twin• Study lounge• Computer lab• Multipurpose
lounge with large-screen TV
• Laundry facilities
• Basic cable• Ice machine• Mail services
(located in Heritage Park Towers)
• Unlimited building-wide Wi-Fi access
Suite with 4 single bedrooms
ALGONQUIN HALL
ALGONQUIN HALL
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“I enjoy the leadership and civic engagement
opportunities with different clubs and organizations provided. I love living on campus because it ensures my academic success while offering the warmth of a diverse community of
residents and staff. René PerezLakeland, FL
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS NORTH
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IVA-NORTH AMENITIES:• 611 single beds, in 90
four-bedroom apartments and 120 two-bedroom apartments.
• Full-size Bed• Conference/study rooms• Barbecue grills• Swimming pool
• Sand volleyball court• Convenience store• Multipurpose room• Mail services• Basic expanded cable*• Unlimited building-wide
Wi-Fi access • Activity room
*Students living in Innovation Village Apartments have the option of upgrading their cable package by contracting with Comcast.
“ “I chose to live on campus after being a commuter student. I decided living
on campus would be more beneficial to my
education as well as my campus involvement. Living on campus also saves me a lot on gas
money.Shannon Sheppard
Royal Palm Beach, FL
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS NORTH
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS NORTH
IVA-NORTH AMENITIES:• Sand volleyball court• Convenience store• Multipurpose room• Mail services• Basic expanded cable*• Unlimited building-wide
Wi-Fi access • Activity room
*Students living in Innovation Village Apartments have the option of upgrading their cable package by contracting with Comcast.
4 Bedroom Apartment2 Bedroom Apartment
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS SOUTH
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“ “Living on campus has been a wonderful college experience.
The residence halls have become my home away from home. The
community developed here is incomparable to any other college
housing facilities you would find outside of FAU.
Anizza CustodioPalm Harbor, FL
• 605 single beds, in four-bedroom/two-bathroom apartments
• Full-size Bed• Shared kitchen in
each apartment• Conference/study
rooms• Barbecue grills
IVA- SOUTH AMENITIES:
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS SOUTH
4 Bedroom Apartment
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS SOUTH
• Community swimming pool
• Sand volleyball court• Community-style
laundry facility• Multipurpose room• Mail services• Basic expanded
cable*
• Unlimited building-wide Wi-Fi access
• Activity room• Fitness room *Students living in Innovation Village Apartments have the option of upgrading their cable package by contracting with Comcast.
IVA- SOUTH AMENITIES:
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS
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UNIVERSITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS AMENITIES:• 528 beds, 332 singles,
196 doubles• Extra-long twin• Computer lab• Multipurpose room • Mail services• Sand volleyball court
• Swing set • Laundry facilities• Basic cable• Ice machine• Kitchen within apartment• Unlimited building-wide
Wi-Fi access
4 Bedroom Apartment
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS
“ “Living on campus provides you with instant opportunities to get involved and stay connected to the campus. Being a resident means being a member of a community on your floor, and I love how living with others
instantly brings people together! Kaley VanZile
Tampa, FL
Studio Double Apartment
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS
LEARNING COMMUNITIES
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP HOUSE
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CAMPUS LIVING: SPECIALTY HOUSING
SOPHOMORE YEAR EXPERIENCELEARNING COMMUNITIES
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP HOUSE
CAMPUS LIVING: SPECIALTY HOUSING
CAMPUS LIVING: SPECIALTY HOUSING
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP HOUSE (BPWSH)
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The FAU Business Professional Women’s Scholarship House is a cooperative Living/Learning facility housing 16 women who participate in leadership experiences, develop life skills, and share community responsibilities (preparing cooperative meals, etc.).
To be eligible for the program, an applicant must:• Be a female enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking current or transfer
undergraduate or graduate student*.• Demonstrate significant financial need in order to attend college (a
minimum of $1,500 of unmet need as determined by the applicant’s FAU Student Financial Aid Award Letter or Student Aid Report).
• Have a high school, college/university or FAU cumulative GPA of 3.0 and semester GPA of 2.75.
• Demonstrate high academic promise and achievement in high school and/or college.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to work for a college education.• Show willingness to participate in a cooperative woman’s scholarship
environment.
EACH STUDENT IS PROVIDED WITH:• Double occupancy bedroom • Shared bathroom• Extra-long twin • Dresser• Desk• Desk Chair• Closet• Shared kitchen (including refrigerator,
freezer, stove, microwave, dishwasher, kitchen table and chairs)
• Shared living area (including sofas, chairs, TV, coffee tables)
• All utilities included
*BPWSH residents may be required to withdraw from the BPWSH program if their enrolled credit hours drop below full-time status or they fail to meet eligibility requirements.
Learn more about the BPWSH program at www.fau.edu/housing/Our_Residence_Halls_and_Apartments/BPW
SOPHOMORE YEAR & FRESHMAN YEAR EXPERIENCE
BPWSH, FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE YEAR EXPERIENCE
The Second Year Experience (SYE) is a partnership with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. The second year of college brings about new and exciting challenges for students. They begin to take on added responsibilities and make decisions that will affect the rest of their lives.
Through the SOaring OWL Program, second-year students will build on the career, personal and academic foundations they established during their first year of college. Fundamental to this process is the continued development wtih advisors, recognition of self and well-being, and advancement of learning and leadership. Participants in the SOaring OWL Program will reside in a cohort within Innovation Village Apartments South (IVAS), where many of the program’s planned activities will be offered. Information sessions, geared to educate freshmen about the SOaring OWL Program, are offered in late fall.
Students who reside in any of our freshman residence hall communities will be able to interact with FAU and experience their freshman year in a unique way. They will have the opportunity to experience the following: • An academically enriched living area with computer
lab access, study rooms, classrooms and strong faculty partnerships
• Programming initiatives focused on the needs and interests of students going through their freshmen year transition to their new home away from home
• A diverse community of individuals living together with other first year students
• The ability to network with other first year students, Residential Life staff, and campus resources
• Learn what it means to be part of the FAU family• Access to student and professional staff 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week
The relationships students form during their freshman year will create the foundation of their college experience while setting them up for future success. Research has shown us that students who reside on campus achieve higher GPAs, are more likely to graduate in four years and develop a deeper connection with the greater university community. It is our goal to enhance the first year experience by providing a safe, welcoming, and educational environment. We know that students who make the choice to live on campus “Love Where They Live”.
FRESHMAN YEAR EXPERIENCE
SOPHOMORE YEAR EXPERIENCE
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
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The Living-Learning Community program on FAU’s Boca Raton campus offers incoming freshmen the unique and engaging opportunity to enroll in courses together, participate in out-of-class experiences and live with about 20 other incoming freshmen with similar academic goals and interests.
LLC Students will live in Heritage Park Towers North or Indian River Towers East, depending on which LLC they choose to join.
• Arts & Letters (HPT or IRT)• Business (HPT or IRT)• Criminal Justice (HPT or IRT)• Engineering (HPT or IRT)• Explore: undecided majors (HPT or IRT)
• Healthy Owls (HPT only)• Leadership (HPT or IRT)• Nursing (HPT only)• Science (HPT or IRT)• Welcome to Florida (HPT only)
WHAT IS A LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITY (LLC):
For a description of each community and sample schedules, visit:www.fau.edu/learningcommunity.
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
WHY JOIN A LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITY AT FAU?Twenty heads are better than one! In an LLC, help on a paper, project or assignment is never far away!
The LLCs:• Help students make a successful transition into
university life.• Connect students to resources throughout campus.• Teach you to overcome academic and social
challenges.
To learn more about the FAU LLC program and to apply, visit: www.fau.edu/learningcommunity.
Applications for Fall 2014 will be available December 1, 2013. Be sure to select your Housing Preference as a LLC option when completing your Housing Application online.
LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES FEATURE:• Small community of like-minded
students living together• Shared course schedules• Dedicated faculty/instructors• Great study group opportunities• Living-Learning Community
specific events
HOUSING TRADITIONS
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NATIONAL RESIDENCE HALL HONORARY
ON-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES
HOUSING TRADITIONS COMMUNITY COUNCIL
ON-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES
NATIONAL RESIDENCE HALL HONORARY
ON-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES
RESIDENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION & COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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Community Councils (CCs) serve as the liaisons between the residence hall buildings and RSA. Together, RSA and the CCs put on educational and social programs, and hold meetings where residents of that CC voice their opinions and concerns with their building. RSA provides opportunities for students to not only become involved leaders in University Housing, but to also engage with other FAU clubs and organizations.
Living on campus provides students with more than just a place to live. We invite residents to take advantage of the many opportunities to get involved in the housing and campus communities. There are always programs and activities to attend—most of which are student planned, coordinated and driven.
Resident Student Association (RSA) is open to all residents and gives students the chance to organize, support and participate in Universtiy Housing and campus activities. RSA gives students the opportunity to become involved in planning events and providing input on decisions made by University Housing. RSA is a campus-wide organization and participates in some of FAU’s larger events, such as Homecoming and Clubfest.
Parliament Hall Community
Council (PHCC)
Glades Park Comunity Council
(GCC)
Heritage Park Community
Council (HPCC)
Towers Community
Council (TCC)
Algonquin Hall Community
Council (AHCC)
Apartments Community
Council (ACC)
Innovation North Community
Council (INCC)
Innovation South Community
Council (ISCC)
Resident Student Association (RSA)
NATIONAL RESIDENCE HALL HONORARY
RSA, COMMUNITY COUNCIL & NRHH
NRHH is a premiere honorary organization dedicated to recognizing the top 1% of leaders living in the residence hall, NRHH acknowledges those leaders who always go above and beyond the call of duty making their collegiate experience living in the residence hall more than living in a “dorm.”
NRHH is a national organization founded on the four primary principles of scholastics, service, recognition, and leadership. The FAU Chapter of NRHH strives to crete opportunities for our members to excel in these areas and connect with like-minded students.
Hello Future NRHH-ers! My name is Taylor Eljaua; I am a senior at FAU
working toward my Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art. I am a Resident Assistant in Heritage Park Towers and I also serve as the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) President. I have been involved with NRHH since my
third year here at FAU. Prior to joining NRHH I have held other leadership roles throughout the Department of Housing. My freshman and sophomore year I was involved in community council in my hall and I also became a Student Assistant for the University Village Apartments. My junior year, I applied for NRHH and was inducted in the Fall of 2011. Being involved in NRHH has been my favorite leadership role that I have been a part of to date. It has really helped me to grow and develop as a leader, an individual, as a student and as a role model. NRHH has helped me make some great friends too. It’s a close-knit group of people who WANT to see me succeed! My grades have gone up since joining, more opportunities to get involved have been presented to me, and stronger links have been formed! If there was one thing that I would urge you
to do as you all embark on a new year here at FAU, it would be to GET INVOLVED! My college experience would not be the same with out my on campus involvement! I would not have the friends I have nor the opportunities I have now if it wasn’t for my involvement. NRHH is a great place to get involved! We would love to see all of you apply come this fall! Thank you,Taylor EljauaNRHH President
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RESFEST SAFETY WEEKResFest is an Olympics style competition between halls held in the fall semester. There are a many events for everyone to participate in, including football, volleyball, billiards, and video games, just to name a few. ResFest is one of the newest housing traditions. It is a great time to meet new people from all the different residence halls on campus.
Safety Week is a University-wide initiative held twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Programs and initatives include but are not limited to safety checks of rooms, testing of fire equipment, safety walks, safety programs in each residence hall, and large-scale programs throughout the University.
HOUSING TRADITIONS
HOUSING TRADITIONS
TIMUCUA PAGEANT SPRING CARNIVALTimucua Pageant is FAU’s longest-standing housing tradition and is named after one of our first residence halls, Timucua Hall. This talent-show style pageant for men and women is held every year as a part of Homecoming week. The competition is open to all FAU students. Prizes vary, but have included housing scholarships and VIP access to Homecoming events.
Spring Carnival takes place during Spring semester and is co-sponsored by Housing and Residential Life as well as Resident Student Association. There are carnival games and carnival-style food. It is a chance for students to relax and have fun with friends before final exams begin!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING & DINING MAP
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TRANSITIONING TO ON-CAMPUS LIVING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TRANSITIONING TO ON-CAMPUS LIVING
ON-CAMPUS DINING
TRANSITIONING TO ON-CAMPUS LIVING
RESIDENCE HALL MEAL PLAN REQUIREMENTAll students living in University residence halls are required to select a Campus Meal Plan and complete a Campus Meal Plan Contract in addition to their housing contract because the residence halls do not offer adequate cooking facilities for individual and regular food preparation. If a meal plan is not selected by the deadline, students will be automatically placed on a plan and the charges billed to the University account.For more information, please visit the Dining Services website at: www.fau.edu/dining.
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RESIDENCE HALL MEAL PLAN INFORMATIONEach Campus Meal Plan comes with a set number of meals per week. Some plans also include “Flex Bucks” which can be used at any of our campus retail dining locations and convenience stores. Reasonable accommodations will be made for students who require assistance meeting nutritional, medical or religious needs. For more information, please visit the Dining Services website at: www.dineoncampus.com/fau.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?Meal plans, prices and the Campus Meal Plan contract can be found at www.dineoncampus.com/fau. Contact FAU Business Services at (561) 297-2041 or email [email protected] for additional information.
WHAT’S NEW ON CAMPUS?Dining Services has performed two renovations and added two new dining locations to the FAU Boca Raton Campus. The Centre Market-place, where all meal swipes are accepted, has been fully remodeled with double the capacity (900 seats) and 7,500 square feet. There are plenty of new features such as a “Made Without Gluten” sta-tion and “My Pantry,” where students can create their own waffles and help themselves to a hearty breakfast. Next door is the Burrow Bar and Grill (formerly Coyote Jack’s). With a completely refreshed menu, students can try one of our signature burgers and some tasty appetizers, as well as menu specials throughout each semester. Students can also enjoy exciting events such as karaoke nights, live bands, and pool tournaments. Over in Parliament Hall are FAU’s two newest dining locations: Simply Puur and Red Mango, which are both open to public. These locations are open to the public and are adjacent to Parliament Hall’s entrance. Simply Puur offers a breakfast and lunch menu unlike any other on campus. One can relish a warm omelet, Greek burritos, or even red velvet waffles for breakfast. For lunch, try specialty entrees like Jamaican Jerk Chicken or Panang Beef Curry. Additionally, Simply Puur offers decadent salads and fresh fruit every day. Top off your meal with frozen yogurt! Red Mango’s quality is outstand-ing. Students can enjoy eight various flavors along with 22 different toppings. For more information and hours of operation, please visit www.dineoncampus.com/fau.
CAMPUS MAP
ON-CAMPUS DINING & CAMPUS MAP
Monday - Thursday7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Friday
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
LIBRARY FOOTBALL STADIUM
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Monday - Thursday7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m
Friday7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
ENGINEERING EAST BUILDING
Monday - Friday11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS
11:00 am to 10:00 pmSunday
1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Monday - Friday
THE BREEZEWAY
Monday - Thursday7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday7:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..
Monday - Thursday8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Saturday - Sunday11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
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INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS
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Monday - Friday11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
THE STUDENT UNION
Monday - Friday7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Limited Service
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. DinnerMonday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Brunch4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dinner
Monday - Friday11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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I HAVE THE FLORIDA PRE-PAID “DORMITORY PLAN.” WHAT DOES THIS MEAN AT FAU?When you request a residence hall, you will be given a priority assignment, provided the completed Housing Contract is returned by May 1. The “Dormitory Plan” portion of the Florida Pre-Paid College Program covers only the rate for our least expensive double room in Glades Park Towers or Heritage Park Towers. You may “upgrade” your requested preferences, but you are responsible for paying any additional costs. You must indicate on your Housing Contract that you are a participant in this plan to get a priority assignment. The “Dormitory Plan” will not cover the $300 deposit.
I HAVE A HEALTH AND/OR MEDICAL CONDITION AND NEED TO MAKE A SPECIAL REQUEST. WHAT SHOULD I DO?Students who have a health and/or medical condition that requires special accommodation or consideration in the room assignment process must contact and register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). The specific nature of your health and/or medical condition must be identified so we can work with you to accomodate your needs. Specific written documentation will be requested from you and your physician or diagnostician to support the request. OSD staff will evaluate the documentation and make recommendations to the Housing Office regarding appropriate modifications/assignments required to accommodate your specific needs. The process of review does take some time. The Department of Housing and Residential Life is not able to honor requests for special accommodations without an evaluation from OSD staff, and you need to complete the Housing Contract and OSD paperwork prior to May 1 for fall or November 1 for spring.
WHAT TYPE OF FURNITURE IS PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL?Every room on campus is provided with a bed (extra-long twin 36” x 80” in all buildings except Innovation Village North and South which come with standard full-size beds), desk, desk chair, and dresser in every student room. Indian River Towers, University Village Apartments, and Innovation Village Apartments also have furnishings provided in the common areas.
IS INTERNET PROVIDED?Yes, all residence hall rooms and apartments come with Internet service, known as ResNet. ResNet is the high-speed computer network for the FAU residential student community. It is a shared resource, available in all on-campus housing locations. Since the campus network is a shared resource, actual transmission speed from a given workstation will vary depending upon network traffic load. You are provided with your own data port, and in most places within the residence halls, you will be able to access the network wirelessly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AM I ALLOWED TO BRING PETS TO MY ROOM?The only pets allowed are fish kept in tanks that are no larger than 10 gallons. All other pets are prohibited. You are responsible for maintaining the tanks and are responsible for any and all damages caused by the keeping of fish or any unauthorized pets. Any cost associated with the possession of an unauthorized pet will be charged to the responsible resident(s) or to all residents of the room/apartment (e.g., damaged furniture, cleaning, pest control, etc.).
AM I ALLOWED TO PAINT MY ROOM?No, the painting of resident rooms, suite areas, or common areas is prohibited.
CAN I STAY IN THE RESIDENCE HALL DURING VACATIONS AND BREAKS?Yes, you are permitted to remain during Thanksgiving break, winter break and spring break. Staff coverage may be limited during these periods. A separate contract is required for the Summer term.
ARE MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS INSURED BY THE UNIVERSITY?The University is not responsible for the loss of or damage caused to personal belongings of residents living in the residence halls or on-campus apartments. It is strongly suggested that residents check their parent(s)’ homeowners’ insurance policy for coverage, or purchase renters insurance. Two companies that specialize in renters insurance for college students are: GradGuard Renters Insurance (www.gradguard.com/renters) or National Student Services Incorporated (www.nssinc.com).
MAY RESIDENTS HAVE GUESTS IN THEIR ROOMS, AND CAN THEY STAY OVERNIGHT?Residents may have guests in their room only with prior approval from their roommate/suitemate(s). All overnight guests (any guests present between midnight and 7:30 a.m.) must be registered with the Area Office or RA on Duty by 10 PM. Hosts may have overnight guests for up to 15 nights per semester with prior approval of roommate/suitemate(s). Hosts may have a maximum of two overnight guests at any one time, and guests can stay for a maximum of three consecutive nights. Hosts are responsible for the behavior of their guests at all times.
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CAMPUS LIVING: JUPITER CAMPUS
MACARTHUR RESIDENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION
RESIDENCE HALLS 1 & 2CAMPUS LIVING: JUPITER CAMPUS
CAMPUS LIVING: JUPITER CAMPUS
RESIDENCE HALLS 1 & 2
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JUPITER HOUSING AMENITIES AND FEATURES:• 282 single beds• Multipurpose room with 50-
inch plasma TV and gaming system
• Mail services• On-campus sand volleyball
court• On-campus basketball court• Laundry facilities• Basic cable in each room
• On-campus swimming pool• Unlimited building-wide Wi-Fi
access • Shared courtyard featuring
outdoor seating and barbecue grill
• Close proximity to the campus recreation field and dining facility.
EACH STUDENT IS PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING:• Extra-long twin
bed (36” x 80” mattress)
• Desk• Desk chair• Dresser• Shared bathroom• Shared living
room
• Couch• Chair• Entertainment unit• Coffee table• All utilities
included• Programming
activities and events
RESIDENCE HALLS 1 & 2
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“The population on the Jupiter campus is small and tight-knit, and everyone here embraces
this close community and supports each other. I truly cherish being able to see
and interact with this diverse group of people each and
every day.Rebecca Peter
Jupiter, FL
Suite with 4 single rooms and living room
RESIDENCE HALLS 1 & 2
Are you a spirited person? Do you want to get involved? MacRSA wants you! As a member, you can:• Help plan events for Jupiter Campus
residents• Voice your opinion about issues for
on-campus students• Meet new people• Get involved with campus life• Help other people get out of their
rooms and get involved on campus
How can you get involved with MacRSA?• Speak to your RA• Ask questions of any Executive Board
Officer• Call (561) 799-8828 for specific
information• Stop by the Housing Office in the
lobby of Residence Hall 1
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MacRSA MacArthur Resident Student Association (MacRSA) is made up of students who live in the residence halls on the MacArthur (Jupiter) campus. Any student who lives on campus is eligible to be a member.
All residents are welcome to attend MacRSA meetings, and each floor has a representative who votes in the best interest of the floor they represent. For more information, see your Resident Assistant!
JUPITER ON-CAMPUS DINING
MACRSA & JUPITER ON-CAMPUS DINING
MEAL PROGRAMSEnjoy meals in the Centre Marketplace North, located across from the residence halls. Centre Marketplace North features restaurant-style concepts where food is prepared right in front of you all day long.
Hours of Operation (subject to change):Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
STUDENTS CAN:• Order a charbroiled burger• Get a hot sandwich• Have an omelet prepared for them• Munch on homestyle baked goods
• Chow down on freshly made pasta or pizza• Make their own fresh salads• Try out the vegetarian kiosk• “Travel around the world” with their taste buds
Reasonable accommodations will be met if students require assistance meeting nutritional, medical or religious needs. Please contact [email protected] if accommodations are necessary.
RESIDENCE HALL MEAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS AND CONTRACTEach meal plan includes a certain number of meals per week. For specific information about each plan, please visit www.dineoncampus.com/faujupiter. Residents living in on-campus housing on the Jupiter campus are required to complete a meal plan contract in addition to their housing contract. Contracts can be completed or printed online at www.dineoncampus.com/faujupiter, or you may obtain a paper copy by calling Business Services at (561) 297-2041.
LEADERSHIP
OWNERSHIP
FACILITIES
EXCELLENCEINTELLECTUAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
DIVERSITY
Florida Atlantic University777 Glades Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: (561) 297-2880Fax: (561) 297-2881Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FauBocaHousingTwitter: www.twitter.com/FAUBocaHousing
Department of Housing and Residential LifeFlorida Atlantic University
5353 Parkside Dr.Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: (561) 799-8828Fax: (561) 799-8826Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FauBocaHousingTwitter: www.twitter.com/FAUBocaHousing
Department of Housing and Residential Life Jupiter