Spring Semester Move In

We encourage you to take time to get to know your new roommate. The Roommate Agreement provided by your RA can assist you begin to have conversations about items that may result in roommate conflict. Roommate change requests will be accepted beginning Monday, January 23, and are made on a space-available basis. Details about the room change process can be found in the Residence Hall Handbook at: http://iit.edu/housing.

You may contact your roommate and get details on your room assignment

using the information found in your roommates profile in MyRoom viewable at: http://myroom.iit.edu. The details of your room assignment can be found by logging into your personal account at http://myroom.iit.edu. Log in using your CWID as your username and your date of birth in the form of YYMMDD as your password. 

EARLY ARRIVALS

Residence and Greek Life encourages all residents to arrive on Sunday, January 8 between noon–5 p.m. Due to extenuating circumstances, some residents will need to move in earlier than Sunday, January 8. If you need to move in early, please contact Residence and Greek Life no later than December 19, 2011. All early arrivals will be assessed a prorated fee for each night prior to January 8. Residential dining is not available prior to January 8. Requests for early arrival are granted based on resident needs and available space; please know not all early arrival requests will be granted. Residents arriving early, may be placed into temporary housing accommodations. If you are planning to arrive prior to January 8 at noon, please submit your request to Residence and Greek Life online.

LATE ARRIVALS

Residence and Greek Life encourages all residents to arrive on Sunday, January 8 between noon–5 p.m. Residents should expect delays, as not all services will be available. Residents who do not arrive by the first day of school on Monday, January 9 at 5 p.m., will have their contracts canceled and will be billed for full academic year cancellation fees. If you are planning to arrive after January 8 at 5 p.m., please contact Residence and Greek Life by sending an email to rooms@iit.edu.

CANCELLATIONS

If your plans change and you will not be enrolling for the spring semester, you must notify BOTH Residence and Greek Life and the Office of Admissions, separately, in writing (email, fax, or letter). The 2011-2012 Room and Board Contract is valid for the entire academic year. Canceling your contract will result in financial penalties. You may review the 2011-2012 Room and Board Contract for cancellation terms and policies. More information about cancellation terms can be found by viewing: http://iit.edu/housing.

CONTACTING YOUR ROOMMATE

Meeting and living with your new roommate is an exciting event that can enhance your college experience. We encourage you to contact your new roommate as soon as possible. Two things you want to do in your initial phone call or email are to get to know each other a bit and then coordinate with your roommate what items to bring.

GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

You don’t need to find out everything about your roommate in this first call or email; after all, you have a whole year to get to know each other. Sometimes it’s hard to get the conversation rolling, so here are a few topics you may want to discuss before arriving on campus:

• What sort of activities do you want to get involved with on campus? What do you plan on studying?

• What do you like to do for fun?

• Who will bring what to campus (TV, fridge, etc.)?

• What are your tastes in music, art, sports, etc?

Be careful not to jump to conclusions based on social networking profiles.

When you arrive to campus, your RA will give you a Roommate Agreement to complete with your roommate. The Roommate Agreement serves as a prompt to begin conversations about some basic aspects of living and potential sources of conflict. Some of the topics include: How do you like to study? Are you a morning or night person? Do you prefer an organized room or a more casual room? How do you feel about visitors in the room? If I do something you’re not happy about, how would you like us to handle it?

What happens if you have a disagreement with your roommate? Talk to him or her. Most disagreements can be solved with open communication. Your Resident Advisor can assist you in preparing for a conversation with your roommate. If you still have trouble after the conversation, your RA may assist you in mediating your conflict.

ACCESSIBILITY

Residence and Greek Life works with residents to provide needed accommodations and support residents with disabilities so that they are able to fully participate in programs and services that are available at IIT. In support of students, Residence and Greek Life partners with the Center for Disability Resources. Please contact Residence and Greek Life by December 1, 2011 if you will need additional accommodation.

Below is a suggested checklist of items to consider bringing with you when you arrive on campus. For more information about prohibited items, please view the Residence and Greek Life website at: http://www.iit.edu/housing.

WHAT TO BRING

Clothing:

Bathrobe

Comfortable shoes

Dress shoes

Gloves

Hat

Light jacket

Pajamas/long underwear

Pants/jeans

Running shoes

Shirts

Shorts

Socks

Swimsuit

Underwear

Winter jacket

Bedding:

Earplugs

Extra-long twin sheets

(Dimensions: 39”x80”x9”)

Heavy & light weight blanket

Pillowcases

Pillows

Laundry:

Clothes hangers

Detergent

Fabric softener/dryer sheets

Laundry bag

Sewing kit

Recreation:

Bicycle & lock

Bike helmet

Books

Your music collection

Playing cards, and other games

Decoration:

Posters

Whiteboard

Dry erase markers

Electric/Electronic:

Alarm clock

MP3 device/ headphones

Batteries

Telephone

TV

DVD player

Scientific calculator

Lamp (these are not provided

in SSV and GU)

Desk and floor lamps

Camera

Hairdryer

Coaxial Cable

Small fan (Fowler and Gunsaulus Halls are not air conditioned, and it can get warm in August and September)

Iron (lounge use only)

Food/Drink:

Can opener

Mugs

Napkins

Paper cups/plates

Paper towels

Plastic utensils

Snack food

Water bottle

Personal health and hygiene:

Personal toiletries

Bath towel

Sandals & shower shoes

First Aid Kit

Prescription medication

Shower caddy

Miscellaneous:

Book ends

Long distance phone card

Umbrella

Plunger (apartments only)

School supplies

Computer:

Computer/laptop

Printer/paper

Software

Surge Protector

Ethernet cable

Thumb drive/USB

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

These items are NOT allowed in Gunsaulus Hall, McCormick Student Village or State Street Village:

Alcohol (if you’re under 21)

Appliances with an exposed heating element

Candles/incense

Drum sets

Hot plates

Illegal drugs

Banned substances

Microwaves (only permitted in Gunsaulus Hall and SSV apartments with kitchens)

Music amplifiers

Pets, with the exception of fish in a tank smaller than 5 gallons

Refrigerators over 3.0 cubic feet or 4.0 cubic feet if energy star rated,

drawing more than 2.0 amps

Multiple refrigerators in a room or apartment

Rice cookers (only permitted in Gunsaulus Hall and

SSV apartments with kitchens)

Space heaters

Toasters/toaster ovens (only permitted in Gunsaulus Hall and

SSV apartments with kitchens)

Waterbeds

Weapons

Hookahs

Explosives

Fire Propellants

Extension cords & outlet splitters

Coffee makers (permitted if it features an automatic shut off)

State Street Village (SSV), McCormick Student Village (MSV), and Gunsaulus Hall (GU) residents will check in at MSV. During the check in, you will be given directions on how to get to your residence hall room, where to unload, and where to park after unloading.

MAKE YOUR MOVE IN EXPERIENCE QUICK & EASY

FIVE EASY STEPS TO MOVE-IN!

1. Park your vehicle in a 15-minute designated unloading zone (see map). Remember, parking is prohibited on State Street.
   
   Bring your student ID to your designated residence hall check-in location. All check in locations are in McCormick Student Village. Pick up your keys, Room Condition Form (RCF) and 2010-2011 Residence Hall Handbook.
   
2. Unload items from the designated 15-minute unloading zone. Once your vehicle is unloaded, move it to the Move-In Day parking lots.
   
3. Unpack! Meet your new roommates! Get to know your residence hall!
   
4. Get involved!
   
   Final step…Return the Room Condition Form to Housing & Residential Services no later than Friday, January 13.

MOVE-IN DAY TIPS

Manage your belongings. If you need a moving truck, you are bringing too much! However, a dolly or hand truck will be helpful for a quick move in.

Label your boxes! Pack smaller boxes that are not too heavy. Not all buildings have elevators, and it is common for lines to be very long when waiting for the elevator.

Recruit family and friends to assist you. When unloading your car and getting your belongings up to your room quickly it is beneficial to have helping hands. 

Bring your patience. Residence and Greek Life staff will be at all buildings to make your Move-In day seamless. Traffic can be heavy with nearly 1,500 residents and families moving in.

Observe all parking restrictions and traffic patterns. Don’t park in fire lanes, service areas, driving lanes, roadways or other areas not designated for parking.

WHO’S BRINGING WHAT?

Decide who will bring the telephone, answering machine, TV, etc. Will one of you be bringing a small refrigerator or do you want to rent one? How about decorating your room? Area rug or no? Please see the included list of what to bring and what not to bring.

LAUNDRY

Laundry machines are located in various locations in MSV, SSV, and Gunsaulus. The laundry rooms are open 24 hours. Your ID card operates the washers and dryers. The laundry machines run in 15 minute cycles, with the average wash load costing $1.00 and dryer load costing $1.25. Learn more about online vending at: http://www.techcash.iit.edu/

REFRIGERATORS

Micro-Refrigerators are available for semester and academic year rentals. Many residents find it convenient to have a microwave and refrigerator for snacks and late night meals. Place your order online at: https://www.iitfridges.com/. Rent a micro-fridge for just $149 for the academic year. All orders placed by December 1, will be delivered to your residence hall room before you arrive.

Refrigerators allowed in resident rooms are subject to restrictions dictated by safety and health considerations. Approved refrigerators should not exceed 3.0 cubic feet (or 4.0 cubic feet if energy star rated) and should not draw more than 2.0 amps. All wiring should be UL-approved and properly grounded. There is a maximum of one refrigerator or micro-fridge per room/apartment. Please know that microwaves are not permitted.

LOFTS AND MICRO-FRIDGES

Place your order online with Bed Loft. Rent a micro-fridge for just $119 for the semester. All orders placed by December 1, will be delivered to your residence hall room before you arrive. Lofts can only be rented for residents living in MSV or Gunsaulus. Lofts are not available for SSV.

For residents who choose to loft their beds, their loft must undergo a safety inspection. Any non-approved lofts will need to be removed by the resident immediately. Residents cannot construct their own lofts. No furniture can be removed to accommodate lofts, as additional storage space is not available.

SURPRISE SOMEONE AND SEND SOME LOVE!

Few things mean as much as a gift from home. Start the semester off right by sending your resident a Surprise Someone Care Package. Don’t stop there! Continue to let your special someone know you are thinking of them by sending care packages throughout the year. The Healthy “Brains and Grains” Package is a perfect way to start off the new school year. Dealing with the stress of exams or celebrating a birthday can be difficult away from home.

Let IIT Dining Services prepare a personalized celebration cake, a get-well-soon package or any of our uniquely themed care packages. Order your Surprise Someone Packages today and you will get you an A+ for thoughtfulness.

For more information about the Surprise Someone Program, visit dining.iit.edu and click on the Events & Promotions link or call 312.567.5251.

DINING SERVICES

The Commons Cafeteria is the primary dining resource for residents living on campus. Residents have a number of meal plans to choose from and many come with an allotment of Bonus Points each semester. Bonus Points give you convenient access to meals or snacks at any IIT Dining outlet, whereas meals must be used during designated meal periods in the Commons Cafeteria. If you wish to change your meal plan, you can do so at http://iit.edu/housing until Friday, January 20 at 5 p.m. For more information on campus dining, visit http://dining.iit.edu.

HAWKCARD

The HawkCard is your picture identification card given to you by the Illinois Institute of Technology. It not only serves as your ID, but also gives you access to the residence and dining halls, laundry and vending, parking lots, computer labs, Keating Hall athletic facilities, the shuttle bus, library equipment check out, meal information, and TechCash balances. Use of a HawkCard by anyone other than the person to whom it is issued is prohibited. Unauthorized alteration of a HawkCard for any purpose is strictly prohibited.

FURNISHINGS AT IIT

Room amenities include bunkable bed frames with mattresses, drapes or mini-blinds; dressers; study desk and chair; telephone jack; and access to wireless network. Apartment style housing may include additional furnishing. Room layouts and dimensions are available for standard room types on the Residence and Greek Life website at: http://iit.edu/housing

SHIPPING PACKAGES

If you are shipping personal belongings, please have them arrive after Monday, January 9. IIT is not able to accept resident packages prior to Monday January 9.

MSV Mailing address:

3241 South Wabash Avenue

Box #

Chicago, IL 60616

SSV Mailing address:

3201 South State Street

Box #

Chicago, IL 60616

Gunsaulus Hall address:

3201 South State Street

Box #

Chicago, IL 60616

Carman Hall address:

60 East 32nd Street

Room/Box #

Chicago, IL 60616

You can find your mailing address & mailbox number in your profile in MyRoom viewable at: http://myroom.iit.edu. Log in using your CWID as your username and your date of birth in the form of YYMMDD as your password.

Some residence technologies, such as myroom.iit.edu and campus cable are managed through Residence and Greek Life. You can learn more about HRS online at: http://www.iit.edu/housing

COMPUTERS ON CAMPUS

Residents have access to multiples computer labs across campus. IIT labs offer the use of PC and Mac computers, and provide other services such as printing and scanning. A computer lab is also offered in the basement of MSV. For information on computer labs, please visit: http://www.iit.edu/ots/computer_labs.shtml.

COMPUTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Many students will update their computers and software in preparation for coursework at IIT. Prior to making any purchases, it is recommended that you speak with your academic advisor. Additional recommendations can be found at: http://www.iit.edu/ots

DATA NETWORK

IIT provides each resident with access to the internet. IIT is pleased to share that all residence halls will be utilizing Wireless N beginning in August 2010. This exciting new upgrade will allow residents easy, wireless access to the internet from all locations in all campus residence halls. Visit http://www.iit.edu/ots for more information about wireless internet.

TELEPHONE SERVICES

Each resident room in MSV and Gunsaulus Hall is equipped with one live telephone jack. SSV is equipped with one telephone jack per person per room. Residents are responsible for providing a personal analog or touch-tone telephone handset. Telephone jack activation and registration is free and available online at: http://support.iit.edu.

Free services include campus-wide dialing and toll-free numbers (800, 866, 877, 888). To make outgoing calls, a phone card is required.

Collect calls may not be accepted. For your convenience, “campus-only” wall phones are in the main common areas of SSV, MSV and Gunsaulus Hall.

MY.IIT.EDU

My.IIT.edu is the web portal used to access your tuition account information, register for classes, update your demographic information, view your grades and perform a majority of University related tasks. For more information view: https://my.iit.edu.

MYROOM.IIT.EDU

Residents can view their housing assignment and board plan online at: http://myroom.iit.edu. View this page for campus housing updates and to make changes to your account. This service is managed by Residence and Greek Life.

CAMPUS CABLE

All of IIT’s residence halls have access to free campus cable. Various programming is available, and feedback about channels selections is always welcome. View the programming options at: http://www.iit.edu/housing/resident_resources/information_guides.shtml. This service is managed by Residence and Greek Life.

PEOPLE YOU WILL MEET

The staff at IIT strives to maintain an on campus environment that fosters both academic and personal growth of its residents. There are many opportunities for involvement and positions of leadership in the residence halls. By taking advantage of such opportunities, residents have a chance to grow through the development of new friendships, exploration of new ideas and involvement in new activities.

Your Resident Advisor (RA) is a student staff member who is trained to help acclimate you to community life and to assist you with your needs. They provide floor meetings, along with social & educational programming, to help your community unite. There are forty-one Resident Advisors to serve as resources while you stay in the residence halls.

Your Community Desk Assistant (CDA) staff is comprised of over 100 student staff members. The team works to greet you when to return to the halls, and keep the residence halls secure. CDA staff offer resident support and manage the front desks in each building.

Your Residence Hall Director (RHD) is a professional staff member who supervises the Resident Advisors and advises the Residence Hall Association. They work to build strong communities and support your out of classroom learning.

Your Operations Manager (OM) conducts the Facility Inspection program, enters and tracks the work orders and administers building improvements.

Your Service Coordinator (SC) supervises the CDA staff, and manages the Summer Conference Program.

Your Resident Assignment Coordinator (RAC) coordinates room and board assignments for all residents, including room changes. The RAC also coordinates all residence hall student billing.

GETTING INVOLVED

There are endless possibilities for involvement with your floor or hall community. Additionally, you can create an organization to match your interests, passions, curiosities, needs, and leadership skills. Your RA can help you learn more about all the possibilities!

Residents are encouraged to contribute to the vibrancy of his or her floor community by becoming active with Floor Leadership Teams. Your RA will provide additional information at your Opening Floor Meeting.

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a student organization that promotes resident interests and fosters a sense of community within McCormick Student Village (MSV), Gunsaulus Hall (GU) and State Street Village (SSV). All residents who live in MSV, GU and SSV are automatically members of RHA. Everyone is encouraged to participate as a floor representative or active member by attending general body meetings, planning social and educational events, and participating in local, regional, and national conferences.

In past years, RHA has planned popular events like the Boat Cruise, monthly hall socials, and Family Feud. RHA also provides a voice for residents living

in the residence halls to give constructive feedback about relevant concerns such as housing improvements and dining options. RHA members working closely with Housing & Residential Services make on-campus living a great experience for everyone. Residence Hall Association is a great way for residents to get involved. RHA can be contact online at: http://rha.iit.edu/ or by emailing rha@iit.edu.

HEALTH INSURANCE AND IMMUNIZATIONS

Residents should return their immunization forms to the Student Health Center. Registration holds will be placed onto student accounts if they are not returned. Residents can access the necessary form at:

http://www.iit.edu/student_health/.

If residents already have their own health insurance and they do not want the IIT resident health insurance, they need to have their online waiver submitted. They can access the waiver online at: http://www.iit.edu/student_health/.

RESIDENT SAFETY & PROHIBITED ITEMS

Fire and smoke present dangers to the safety of the campus housing community and require all residents to be cautious. Residents using hair dryers or hot irons are not permitted to leave them unattended while plugged in. For fire safety reasons, and to prevent electrical overloading, the following items are prohibited in all campus housing.

• Electrical appliances without a UL label approved for safety.

•

Refrigerator units exceeding 3.0 cubic feet (or 4.0 cubic feet if energy star rated) or multiple refrigerators in a unit.

• Halogen bulbs.

•

Extension cords or multiple plugs, except for power strips with

built-in circuit breakers.

•

Storage of any electrical appliance in residents’ rooms that is rated higher than 900 watts or that has an exposed heating element.

The above items will be confiscated and only available for return

upon move-out.

CAMPUS SAFETY

Safety in the residence halls is everyone’s job. All residents must show their HawkCard upon entering the residence halls. If a resident does not have a photo ID the Community Desk Assistant will not authorize entry into the residence hall. Guests must also have and show a photo ID prior to being granted entry. Residents must not prop open doors.

Be sure to sign up for IITAlert at: http://www.iit.edu/iitalert/index.html

PERSONAL PROPERTY

If your property is not already covered by insurance, it is strongly recommended that residents obtain coverage for their personal property. IIT will not reimburse residents for lost, stolen or damaged items. Make note of these useful tips!

• Lock your room whenever you are not home.

• Do not lend your room key or ID to anyone.

• Limit valuables in your room.

• Get to know your neighbors.

• Store your valuables out of sight.

Contact Public Safety for any safety concerns. Make your safety a priority!

IMPORTANT

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the Residence Hall Handbook.

The Handbook has important information regarding the residence halls. You can pick up your copy at the check-in table in your residence hall on Move-In Day. You can also view a copy of the Handbook at: http://www.iit.edu/housing.