How are residence halls staffed?
Each residential area is staffed with Resident Assistants, who are responsible for an individual floor or area. Resident Directors are full-time professional staff responsible for the overall administration of the residence halls. Resident Assistant positions are filled by upper-class and graduate students who have been chosen because of their leadership ability. They receive special training in areas such as community building, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention.
How are rooms/roommates assigned?
All first-year students who wish to live on campus in the fall are able to indicate housing preferences through an online housing survey. This information aids in the process of matching first-year students with roommates and rooms. First-year students are also eligible to request and live with a specific roommate(s) if interested. New students are assigned to a residence hall after all orientation sessions have been completed. By the end of July, resident students will be notified of their room assignments and roommate(s) contact information. First-year student will live in one of the following residence halls, Alumni, Desautels, Salisbury, Worcester, Nault (substance-free housing) or Hanrahan Hall (honors housing). Because of Assumption’s very wide range of on-campus housing options, over eighty-five percent of the University’s students live on-campus for all four years. After their first year, students are eligible to enter a housing selection process in order to secure housing and roommates for the following academic year.
How do I go about changing my room?
The Office of Residential Life recognizes that not all people are compatible and, at times, a room change may be a solution. Students contemplating a room change should begin by discussing the situation with their roommate(s) and seeking the assistance of their Head Resident Assistant /Resident Assistant, and/or Resident Director. The specifics of the room change policy are as follows:
- Every resident student signs a contract to occupy a room in a specific building or townhouse. That student is financially responsible for her/his assigned space for the duration of the contract.
- A room change is an amendment to this contract. A change of room requires the written approval of the Resident Director. All room changes must be initiated with the Head Resident Assistant/Resident Assistant, Resident Director of the student’s assigned living area.
- Housing Freeze: during the first week of each semester, no student-initiated room changes are allowed.
- After the first week of the semester, residents may change their rooms providing space is available. To initiate such a change these students must contact their Resident Director. S/he will assist them with the room change procedure and timeline for moving.
- The University reserves the right to change room assignments at its discretion.
- Unauthorized room changes will result in disciplinary action.
What if my roommate and I don’t see eye-to-eye?
successfully sharing a room with another person requires communication and compromise. While most students live well together, there are times when conflict arises. We encourage you to turn to your Resident Assistant for assistance. They can serve as a neutral third party to help come to a favorable compromise for all parties involved. As a last resort, the Resident Director of the area can assist a resident with a room change. However, a moving resident must do so voluntarily.
What is provided for me in my room?
Per occupant, each room is equipped with one bed/bed frame, one desk and chair, and one wardrobe/dresser. In addition, the room is also equipped with window shades, towel racks, overhead lighting, and one phone jack. Each room has one cable TV port and enough Internet computer ports for one per person. Wireless access is also available in all residential areas. Computer access from your room is ideal, however, there are computer rooms on campus for everyone’s use.
What is your policy on alcohol?
In conformity with Massachusetts law, only students who have attained the age of (21) twenty-one are permitted the use of alcoholic beverages in their private residences, within approved residential areas and at officially authorized campus functions. Massachusetts’s law forbids the sale or serving of alcoholic beverages to persons under (21) twenty-one years of age. All students, faculty, administrators, and staff are expected to abide by such law. Illegal and/or unauthorized possession of alcoholic beverages in any form, intoxication, and possession of alcoholic beverage containers, whether empty or full, is considered grounds for disciplinary action under the University Conduct Code.
Which residence halls prohibit alcohol regardless of age?
Alumni, Desautels, Salisbury, and Worcester halls are all dry residence halls where alcohol is not permitted. Alcohol is allowed in other halls provided residents of the room/apartment are of legal drinking age.
How to protect your personal property?
Always keep your room locked, but in the event that something happens to your personal property (i.e., theft, fire, accidents), it is always better to be safe than sorry because the University does not assume that liability. Residential Life recommends you invest in renter insurance through Grad Guard. They provide a student personal property plan and can be found at www.gradguard.com. You can also check with your family’s home owner’s insurance policy to see if you are covered in the event something happens.
What if I lose my room key?
On the first day of occupancy on campus each resident student will be issued a building/room or townhouse key. Should students become locked out of their room, they can, after trying to find their roommate(s), call Public Safety/Campus Police, extension 7225, to open the door.
How do I request a repair in the Residence Hall?
Maintenance repairs in your room (i.e.: malfunction of a light, broken window, etc.) should be reported to Buildings and Grounds at 508-767-7391, or via email to maint@assumption.edu.
Who cleans my room?
Students are expected to clean their rooms. Students are asked to remove trash from rooms to common areas trash receptacles. The Buildings and Grounds Staff cleans all public areas (bathrooms, stairwells, hallways and lounges).
Where can I do my laundry?
Each residential area is equipped with washers and dryers located in the laundry rooms. Laundry is free and included in tuition. Students use their Assumption University ID Card to operate washers and dryers.
Do I need to have a meal plan?
All first-year students are required to purchase a meal plan. Please visit the Dining Services website for more information.
Can I stay on campus during the break periods?
During periods in which the University is closed, the Residential Areas are also closed. It is expected that students will leave campus at the time designated by the Residential Life Office. Students who believe they have a valid reason to remain in campus housing during an interim period may submit a formal request for Break Housing through the Residential Life Office. Information on Break Housing will be available to residents prior to each break.