Bobcat Move-In Guide
Fall 2014
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Department of Housing and Residential Life (DHRL)
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Welcome Bobcat!
Your first semester is quickly
approaching! We look forward
to your arrival and are busy
preparing our residential facilities
for a successful 2014–2015
academic year.
The Department of Housing
and Residential Life (DHRL)
understands this is an exciting
time for you. We have designed
this guide to help you prepare
for your move to campus and
navigate the check-in process to
get settled in your new home.
The Texas State University
System Board of Regents
Donna N. Williams, Chairman | Arlington
Ron Mitchell, Vice Chairman | Horseshoe Bay
Charlie Amato, San Antonio
Dr. Jaime R. Garza, San Antonio
Kevin J. Lilly, Houston
David Montagne, Beaumont
Vernon Reaser III, Bellaire
Rossanna Salazar, Austin
William F. Scott, Nederland
Anna Sandoval, Student Regent | Alpine
Dr. Brian McCall, Chancellor
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Prepare
Save time by planning for your move
and your new home away from home.
Familiarize yourself with our facilities,
policies and move-in process. Spend some
time thinking about what you want your
new home to look like. What do you need to
be successful? How can you make it feel like
home?
Your Assignment
Once you choose your community, visit
our website to look through hall photos and
floor plans. This information will assist you
in your preparation.
If you choose not to participate in room
selection, you will be automatically assigned
to a space. If you are unable to select your
preferred hall online, it is because there is no
availability in that hall.
Please remember that each facility offers its
own unique benefits. We encourage you to
strive to become part of that community
before requesting a transfer. If you decide
to request a move, please see our website
or call 512.245.HOME (4663) for more
information.
Your Packing Checklist
Your assigned on-campus space is your home
away from home. We encourage you to fill it
not only with the items you need to succeed,
but also with personal items that will help
make your space cozy and comfortable.
Appropriate decorations are encouraged.
We encourage you to contact your
roommate. Contact information can be
found online through MyHousing in
advance of check-in. This will help you and
your roommate avoid bringing duplicate
items. Be sure to check out the list on the
right for suggestions and avoid bringing
items that are not allowed in the residence
halls. (Bobcat Village suggestions can be
found on our website.)
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How Big Is Your Bed?
Most halls feature standard twin-size beds.
Beretta, Bexar, Brogdon, Chautauqua, Falls,
Gaillardia, Laurel, Retama and Sayers offer
extra-long twin beds. Bobcat Village and
some San Marcos suites (double suites with
single bedrooms only) offer full-size beds.
Your Responsibilities
Living on-campus provides a unique
opportunity to be an active and responsible
member of a community. As a resident, you
are afforded certain rights, such as the right
to express your uniqueness and individuality.
At the same time, you are expected to abide
by community standards. We promote
open expression of individuality and
diversity within the bounds of courtesy,
sensitivity and respect. The DHRL staff
has established policies and procedures
that govern group living. By signing the
2014–15 Housing Contract, you agreed to
abide by these community standards. For
more information on residential policies and
housing standards, visit our website.
Renters Insurance
You are strongly encouraged to secure renters
insurance. The university or DHRL will not
be held responsible for any damages or losses
that may occur while living on campus.
Protect yourself and your property!
What to Bring
What to Leave at Home
*Area rug
Alcohol/alcohol containers
Coffee pot
Blender
Computer, printer, coaxial cable, Ethernet cable
Candles/incense
Decorations (pictures, posters, art, double–sided
foam tape)
Electric grill
Desk lamp and alarm clock
Electronics (television, DVD player, iPad, iPod)
Laundry items (basket, high–efficient detergent,
hangers)
Hot pot
Microwave
Nails
Linens (towels, sheets, blanket, pillow)
Pets (only fish allowed)
**Mini-refrigerator
Prescription drugs not prescribed for you
Shower caddy and shower shoes
Propane stove
Telephone
Toaster
Toiletries and hair dryer
Weapons or facsimiles of weapons
Wastebasket
*
Bobcat Village, Blanco, San Jacinto and San Marcos feature carpet in the bedrooms. If you are assigned to a different
hall, consider bringing a rug or carpet remnant to cover the tile floor.
** One refrigerator (no larger than 4.5 cubic feet) is allowed in each room. Students in San Jacinto Hall can have two per
suite. San Marcos Hall comes with one refrigerator per suite and those residents are allowed to bring one additional
mini-refrigerator. Bobcat Village offers a full-size refrigerator in the unit.
Considering Lofting?
Access MyHousing
by logging into your Student
Self Service page.
George Foreman grill
Beretta, Bexar, Brogdon, Chautauqua,
College Inn, Falls, Gaillardia, Laurel,
Retama, San Jacinto, San Marcos, Sayers,
Smith and Tower come equipped with
beds that can be lofted to provide more
floor space. No additional equipment is
required. Students in other facilities must
rent a lofting kit in order to loft beds. The
kits can be rented through the Residence
Hall Association by visiting our website.
Protect Yourself
Find out if your parents’
homeowner’s insurance policy
covers catastrophic events. We
strongly recommend purchasing
renters insurance.
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Arrive
Check-In
New student move-in is a busy day for
• Report to Strahan Coliseum (not your
both residents and their families. We have
assigned facility) at your assigned
developed a centralized check-in process to
arrival time. Bobcat Village residents
serve you efficiently. All new students (with
report directly to Bobcat Village.
the exception of those assigned to Bobcat
Village) will report to Strahan Coliseum
• Receive your key and complete
before heading to their assigned residential
check-in paperwork.
facilities. New student move-in will occur on
• Report to your assigned hall and unload.
August 16–17, 2014. Students should arrive
according to their scheduled arrival time listed
• Move your car(s) to a perimeter lot. You
below. The list is organized by the last two
will receive directions upon checking in
digits of your Student identification number.
at Strahan Coliseum.
Saturday, August 16
Sunday, August 17
9 a.m.
51–53
00–03
9:30 a.m.
54–56
04–07
10 a.m.
57–59
08–11
10:30 a.m.
60–63
12–14
11 a.m.
64–66
15–18
11:30 a.m.
67–69
19–21
Noon
70–73
22–25
12:30 p.m.
74–76
26–28
1 p.m.
77–79
29–31
1:30 p.m.
80–83
32–34
2 p.m.
84–86
35–38
2:30 p.m.
87–90
39–41
3 p.m.
91–93
42–44
3:30 p.m.
94–96
45–47
4 p.m.
97–99
48–50
4:30 p.m.
Open for those who
missed their assigned
time.
Open for those who
missed their assigned
time.
5 – 7 p.m.
Check-in closed.
Check-in closed.
7 – 9 p.m.
Students can report to
their hall check-in.
Students can report to
their hall check-in.
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Bobcat Village Check-In
If you are assigned to Bobcat Village, please
report directly to that facility on August 16
or 17 during your assigned arrival time.
Additional Information
If you plan to arrive on August 18 or later,
please report directly to your residence hall.
Centralized check-in at Strahan is only for
those arriving on August 16–17 from 9 a.m.–
4:30 p.m. Remember, you must claim your space
by 5 p.m. on August 24 or it may be forfeited.
Keep in mind that all new students with 0–29
hours must participate in PAWS Preview.
Students will receive notification of their
assigned PAWS Preview session after New
Student Orientation.
Limited Availability of Some Campus Offices
Make the most of move-in weekend. Both
Student Business Services and Financial Aid
will offer limited hours on August 16–17
to assist students. Please check with these
individual offices for availability.
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Get Settled
You have successfully checked into your hall
or apartment. Your family has left... Now
what? It’s time to get settled and learn more
about your new community. The following
information concerning residential amenities
will help you get connected and comfortable
in your space.
In Your Room
Cable service: Bring a coaxial cable to
take advantage of the extended basic cable
provided in each residential room at no
extra charge. If you would like to request
additional services or report a problem,
you may do so by contacting Grande
Communications at 512.878.4880.
Electronic network: All hall lobbies and
some study lounges offer wireless Internet
access. Individual student rooms do not
have WiFi and require ethernet cables. You
are expected to abide by university, state
and federal regulations related to accessing
electronic networks. If you have questions
regarding connectivity or would like to
request complimentary virus protection
software, contact the Information
Technologies Assistance Center (ITAC) at
512.245.ITAC.
In Your Residence
Reception desk services: Each facility offers
services through a reception desk. Staff
members welcome guests, answer questions,
distribute mail and help ensure the safety of
all residents. At the reception desk, students
can offer suggestions, register complaints,
request lock changes for lost keys, locate a
staff member, ask questions about policies,
submit maintenance requests and inquire
about student life on campus.
Laundry facilities: Laundry rooms can be
found in every residential facility. Washers
and dryers are available for resident laundry
use. The cost to operate is included in the
semester housing rate billed to the student.
Notify the reception desk of problems with
the laundry machines.
Mail service and delivery: Mail is delivered
and picked up at each residence hall or
apartment reception desk Monday through
Saturday. Mail is placed by staff into
individual student mailboxes. Monday–
Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. deliveries, such as UPS
or Federal Express, are accepted. Non-mail
deliveries (with the exception of flowers)
are not accepted. Check our website for the
mailing address for your assigned hall.
Night desk worker: The night desk worker
is a student staff member of Housing and
Residential Life who assists the residence
director in developing an environment
in residence halls that are conducive to
comfortable living, safety, and security by
providing coverage after traditional desk
hours have ended.
Safety and security: Your student
identification card will provide access to
your assigned residence (with the exception
of Bobcat Village, which features exterior
entrances). Please keep your new home
secure by not allowing others to “piggyback”
on your entry and by meeting your guests at
the front door. You also can help discourage
theft by locking the door to your room or
apartment every time you leave, even if
you are simply visiting a neighbor or doing
laundry downstairs. It takes only a few
seconds to become a victim of theft. Safety is
everyone’s responsibility.
On-campus parking: On-campus hall
residents may purchase a residential
permit to park in any residential lot of
that same color or an all-zone perimeter
lot. Bobcat Village residents may purchase
Telephone service: A telephone line is
provided to each resident with the exception
of students assigned to triple rooms, who
share one line with three voice mailboxes.
You are responsible for providing your own
telephone and for maintaining this line.
For more information, visit www.telcom.
txstate.edu/site/student_info.
Emergency assistance: Dial 911. All
campus telephone lines will connect you
with the University Police. Dialing 911
from an apartment phone will connect you
to the San Marcos Police Department. It is
a violation of university policy to dial 911
when there is no emergency.
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Join us by using:
• Sustainable products for your room
• Desk lamps with LED lights
• Eco-friendly alarm clocks
• Energy Star-rated mini-refrigerators
• Energy Star-rated personal fans
• Biodegradable laundry powder
• “Oxy” bleach alternatives
• Non-synthetic, petroleum-free
laundry baskets and bags
• Eco-friendly clothes hangers
• Rechargeable batteries
• A water filter pitcher
• Reusable non-plastic water bottles
You also can do your part to conserve
energy in your room:
an apartment-specific permit. You are
encouraged to purchase a parking permit
online through Parking Services (www.
parking.txstate.edu) before your arrival
in the fall to avoid waiting in line. Permits
should be ordered well in advance of arriving
on campus to allow time for them to be
mailed.
Parking spaces are limited. Even if you have
a residential permit you may not be able to
find a residential spot and may have to park
in the commuter areas at times. If you have
to park in a perimeter lot during evening
hours, contact University Police at 512.245.
SAFE (7233) for a safety escort to your
residential hall or apartment.
With Your Roommate
One of the most rewarding experiences
you’ll have at Texas State is getting to know
people from different backgrounds, cultures
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and ethnicities. Being someone’s roommate
could be the beginning of a very influential
and personal relationship in your life.
Whether your roommate is a lifelong family
friend, high school acquaintance or someone
you just met, there will undoubtedly be
times when you will not see eye-to-eye. It is
not necessary to share every aspect of college
living. In fact, learning to communicate your
expectations is important. Please complete
your roommate contract together in an
honest and forthright manner.
Communication with your roommate
can and will break down. Take the first
step in addressing the situation with your
roommate in an effort to understand what is
wrong. It may be something very simple that
can easily be resolved, or it may be an issue
on which you have to work together.
When you need help, get assistance before
the problem becomes overwhelming. Your
resident assistant and residence director are
available to help you.
With the Earth in Mind
We are committed to sustainability. More
specifically, we conserve water and other
resources, as well as promote recycling and
green living in our residential communities.
We ask you to join us in this effort to keep
the world in good shape for generations to
come. We have taken the following steps in
the right direction:
• Creating recycling programs
• Close shades to block out heat from
the sun and reduce the need for air
conditioning.
• Turn air conditioners off when
not in your room.
• Keep lights off when possible.
• Take shorter showers and turn off
running water when not in use.
• Unplug all appliances when not in use
(i.e. computers, TVs, radios).
• Place beverage containers, paper,
cardboard and other recyclables in
designated recycling bins.
• Use the recycling bins provided in
your room.
• Providing water-saving laundry
equipment
• Using recycled materials in hall offices
We encourage you to take part as well.
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See you soon!
Please enjoy the remaining weeks of summer, but take some time to review
this guide and prepare for what will be one of the most important and exciting
experiences in your life. Please remember that this information and more is
available on our website. Our staff is looking forward to working with you. Here’s
to a wonderful and academically rewarding year ahead!
Department of Housing and Residential Life
www.reslife.txstate.edu | 512.245.HOME | [email protected]
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