This is the first issue of Housing’s New Weekly Newsletter for Residence Hall students. Each Thursday of Spring Semester you will receive an email link to this newsletter in your App State email account. The subject line will be “Housing Newsletter”. The purpose of the newsletter is to provide you with important information, announcements, tips to become a more successful student and some fun “stuff”. Make plans to read the newsletter each week!

A Check List As You Prepare for Spring Semester

CAMPUS EVENTS January 6………………..Registration January 7………………..Advance Drop/Add January 10………………First Day of Classes January 14………………Last Day to Add a Class

ACADEMICALLY Get all of the books and supplies you need for your classes at the beginning of

the semester. The ASU Bookstore is an excellent source for your books and supplies.

Organize your study space. Get to know your professors and your advisor. Ask professors and your advisor for advice. Join study groups. If there isn’t one, start one! Go to class each time it meets. Sit near the front closest to the professor in

each class. Identify your personal learning style. Visit the LAP (DD Dougherty Hall) for assis-

tance. Find a study space that works for you.

PERSONALLY Establish set times for studying and for leisure activities. Strive for a healthy lifestyle. Get serious about your education. Don't be late to class. Get some sleep. Turn

off the TV. Give yourself credit if you’re doing your best. Talk with your RA and RD. If your room is in need of a repair, report it.

Welcome New Resi-dence Hall students! Be sure to meet your RA and RD as soon as possible. These staff members are available to assist you in any way possible.

Vol. I, Issue 1 January 6, 2011

Important Links University Rec Center http://urec.appstate.edu/

ASU Bookstore

http://bookstore.appstate.edu/

ASU Learn

http://asulearn.appstate.edu/

Appalnet

http://portal4.appstate.edu/cp/home/loginf

ASU Athletics

http://www.goasu.com/

Food Services/App Card http://foodservices.appstate.edu/app-card

Campus Safety Tips Always lock your doors, even if you’re just stepping

out for a moment. Theft only takes seconds.

Don’t allow unknown persons to enter or piggyback into buildings and never prop open exterior doors.

Be sure to keep a record of the model and serial num-bers for all expensive equipment (TV, computers, cell phones etc.)

Keep your car doors locked at all times and either re-move expensive equipment and items or secure them in a locked trunk out of plain view.

Keep cash, credit cards, IDs, etc in secure locations. Do not leave items such as these in unsecured lockers at the Student Recreation Center or Quinn Center.

Be alert for changes on your credit/debit/App card statements due to possible identity theft. Contact ASU Police immediately if you are a victim of theft.

When the fire alarm sounds, immediately exit the resi-dence hall. Be sure to wear shoes and grab a jacket during cold weather.

As an ASU student, you are responsible for understanding and abiding by the Code of Student Conduct. Take a few minutes and review the Code at http://studentconduct.appstate.edu If you have any questions, ask a University Housing staff member or visit the Student Conduct Office.

DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT INFORMATION Telephone: (828)262-2160 or (828)262-2278 Fax: (828)262-2945 Email: housing@appstate.edu Mailing Address: University Housing 321 JET ASU PO Box 32111 Boone, NC 28608 Web: http://housing.appstate.edu/

ASU Non-Emergency Police 828-262-2150

Tip of the Week

Don’t leave the water running when you are brushing your teeth.

HEAT CONCERNS?

If you have a concern with your heat (being too hot or not hot enough) please make sure to submit a work order by going to http://housing.appstate.edu/ and clicking on the "Submit a Maintenance Request" button. Someone should come by within 48 hours to assist you. If you have an emergency, please get in touch with your residence staff.

WANT TO CHANGE ROOMS?

The Room Change Process for Spring 2011 begins on Janu-ary 18th. Students wishing to move need to contact the Resi-dence Director (RD) of their building to fill out the appropri-ate paperwork and receive instructions.

Campus Precautions Walk with a friend & remain in populated, well-lit ar-

eas.

Walk with a purpose! Always keep your eyes roaming for any potential danger.

When walking on campus, take the safest route, not the fastest.

When ice and snow are on the ground, use extra pre-caution.

If you use a purse or backpack and someone tries to take it from you, let it go. Fighting someone for your purse or backpack can result in injury.

Walk with your ID and keys in your hands. That way you can enter your residence hall or car quickly, and you can also use them for self-defense, if necessary.

Contact ASU police if you are a victim of a crime or need their immediate assistance. The number is 828-262-8000. Program this number into your cell phone.