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Residential LifeHousing Options | UC Santa Cruz Dining | What to Bring | Frequently Asked Questions | Policies and Rules | Staff | Contacts Housing OptionsAs a new student in the residential buildings, you may be assigned to a single room or to one roommate, maybe as many as three! If you have never shared a living space before, having a roommate may be a challenge, but meeting the challenge of sharing and learning from alternate perspectives can also be infinitely rewarding. It is essential that you engage your new living arrangement, and the students with whom you will be sharing it, with an open, interested, tolerant and considerate attitude. Students come to UC Santa Cruz and Cowell College from a wide variety of backgrounds. You will invariably meet people who have made choices about their lives that are unfamiliar to you. Assigning rooms and roommates is not an easy task. One important consideration for making roommate assignments is your Cowell College Housing Application/Contract and your Lifestyle Questionnaire. Within the application we ask what we think is important for determining compatible lifestyles. In addition, you have room to write about what else you think is important in matching roommates. We will do our best to find you a compatible roommate, but please do not assume your roommate will share all your lifestyle preferences. Residence Hall Living You will live in one of the seven residential buildings at Cowell College. Named for distinguished American historians, each building faces another across a large central lawn area. The building clusters are known as the upper and the lower quad. Each residential building contains single, double, triple and quadruple rooms. In physical structure, one building is much like another. Each is three to four stories tall and houses from 45 to 70 students. The majority of our residents are first-year students and transfers. Each floor has a bathroom facility. Because of the residential building design, most bathrooms are designated as coed and have been modified for privacy. If you prefer a same-gender bathroom, single-gender floors are available. Please note this preference on your Lifestyle Questionnaire. Your room is furnished with a single bed and an extra-long mattress (36" x 80"), a mattress cover, a desk, a small desk book shelf, a desk chair, a three-drawer dresser or a six-drawer dresser, a closet, a trash can, a mirror, robe hooks and a bike rack. Single and double rooms have captain beds withdrawers underneath. Single Room
Rectangle: 8' x 5" wide and 11' deep with a total floor space of 88.85 sq. ft. and two small windows. Double Room With a total floor space of approximately 173sq. ft (including closet space) and one large window, the double room measures 11' x 8" wide and 14' x 10" deep. Triple Room Each of our triple rooms has a total floor space of 225 sq. ft. and measures 15' x 15'. Furniture includes beds in a loft configuration with wardrobes. Small Triple Room Each Small Triple Room measures 11'8" wide and 14'10" deep. Total floor space is 173 sq feet. These rooms feature beds in loft and bunked configurations with wardrobes. Quadruple Room Each of our quads is the size of two double rooms approximately 346 sq. ft. and measures 15' x 24'with a balcony. Furniture includes beds in a loft configuration with wardrobes. Choose a room type and please include that information in the Cowell College Lifestyle Questionnaire. We will do our best to meet your needs. We have many single rooms at Cowell College and first-year students are eligible for single rooms. Your room is your own (as well as your roommate.s), and your residential building is your home. The other residents of your building may be viewed as an extended family, and, like a family, you will share a number of common areas. Each residential building has a lounge (including a TV and a VCR) that serves as an informal setting for games, student breaks, movie nights, residential building meetings, and discussion groups in conjunction with residential and academic life. Residence Hall Options Cowell residential buildings are subdivided into different theme halls to help accommodate various lifestyles. Theme halls may be combined in order to meet students. needs (i.e., single-gender and substance-free floors). Please refer to the following information when completing the online Cowell College Housing Application/Contract. Coed Community Floors Students live in neighboring rooms on the same hall and share a commitment to cooperative living through respect and consideration for one another. Men and women live in separate rooms and share a common bathroom. Single-Gender Floors Only residents of the same-gender live on these floors. Persons of the opposite gender are welcome as visitors, however, they do not share the bathroom. Substance-Free Floors These students do not want alcohol or other drugs in their living environment. In addition to fostering respect and consideration in the living situation, substance-free hall members agree not to allow any mood-altering substance, or anyone under the influence of a substance, into the hall. (This floor designation does not imply that illegal use of alcohol or drugs is allowed elsewhere. Students that live on these floors have made a lifestyle choice and wish to live with others who have made a similar choice.) Diversity Awareness House This residence hall is dedicated to celebrating the diversity of various cultures and lifestyles in addition to fostering respect and consideration in the living situation. The intention in having students from different racial, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and lifestyles is to encourage learning from each other in a culturally rich and diverse living environment. Apartment Living In fall 2004, Cowell College completed additional resident living spaces in three apartment buildings for approximately 185 students in single and double rooms. The apartments are available to continuing and new transfer students only and are not available to first-year students. Each apartment is furnished with a sofa, chairs, small tables and a lamp in the living room, as well as a dining room table and chairs. The kitchen contains a stove and oven, full-size refrigerator, sink and numerous cabinets for storage. Residents are responsible for bringing kitchen items such assilverware, pots and pans and general cookware. The bedrooms have an extra long twin mattress bed (80. x 36. x 6.), desk, chair, bookshelf, dresser and wardrobe or closet for each resident. Residents are encouraged to bring a desk lamp for their bedroom. All bedrooms have one telephone jack and enough Internet connections for each resident. Apartment Options Single-gender apartments may be available. Please specify this option in your Lifestyle Questionnaire. Coed apartments are shared with male and female residents sharing common areas while the single and double bedrooms remain single-gender spaces. UC Santa Cruz DiningStudents find mealtime an opportunity to meet old and new friends, visit and relax, and, of course, eat! All students living on campus and at the University Inn are required to have a meal plan. Carefully select the meal plan option that you think best suits your needs. If you wish to alter your meal plan during the year, changes for the following quarter may be made online during the specified filing period. All meal plans include additional Flexi Dollars that can be used in a college coffee shop, dining hall or other campus dining outlets. (Details can be found at housing.ucsc.edu/dining) The campus features five dining halls: the Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall at Cowell, the Crown/Merrill Dining Hall at Crown, the Porter/Kresge Dining Hall at Porter, the Oakes/College Eight Dining Hall at College Eight, the College Nine/Ten Dining Commons and one downtown at the University Inn. Your student ID card, which doubles as your meal card and bus pass, may be used at all of the campus dining halls, as well as several coffee shops and the University Inn. Even though you will probably eat most of your meals at the Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall, there may be times when you find it more convenient to dine at another facility. The dining halls offer a wide selection of freshly prepared entrées, a soup and salad bar, deli bar, fruits, beverages, and desserts. In addition to the regular meal program, several features contribute variety and fun to the dining hall atmosphere: Special College Night entrées, Chef Creations, vegetarian and vegan entrées and specialty bars. The offerings are always freshly prepared and well balanced. Nutritional information is available upon request. If you are in the mood for just a light meal or snack, Flexi Dollars are gladly accepted at all of the coffee shops and retail restaurants on campus. Food Service Advisers The University Food Service Adviser Program offers a unique opportunity for students to be involved in improving the quality of dining at UC Santa Cruz. The FSA is a liaison between UC Santa Cruz Dining managers, college administrators and The Colleges and University Housing Services. You will frequently see FSAs in the dining hall talking with students. They listen to what the students have to say about dining and help to resolve any immediate problems in the dining hall. On the basis of student comments and suggestions, they work to implement change. Your FSA will also maintain bulletin boards, post weekly menus and wellness information and announce special FSA activities. Get to know your FSA and feel free to make contact by phone, e-mail, through the college office or at the designated bulletin board location. College Nights College Nights have been a special tradition at UCSC since the founding of the campus forty years ago. The custom of special dinners at the College where students, faculty and staff gather together to share a meal and a program of entertainment or enlightenment has been a core part of College community since the beginning. Student involvement in College Night is always welcome! Cowell Coffee Shop Located near the dining hall, the Cowell Coffee Shop is UC Santa Cruz owned and student staffed. Cowell Coffee Shop has a full espresso bar, delicious home baked goodies every day as well as a full lunch menu for those on the go. UC Santa Cruz art exhibits as well as eclectic musical selections are featured regularly. What To BringListed below are some items that you will need and might want to bring with you to make your life in the residential buildings more comfortable. Please remember the college has no storage space for your personal belongings. Bring only what can fit in your room.
Apartments (coordinate with housemates)
What Not To Bring
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere will I live and who will be my roommate? Your housing assignment packets will be mailed by the third week of August. This will include information regarding your room assignment, roommates and move-in instructions. What is coed? Most students live in coed residence halls, in which members of all genders live in the same wing. Apartments can also be coed, with all residents sharing common areas while the bedrooms remain same gender spaces. How private are the bathrooms? Residence Halls: There are one or two common bathrooms, consisting of toilets, sinks and showers on each floor of the residence halls. All toilet stalls have locking doors, and all showers have a ceiling to floor curtain as well as a changing stall with a ceiling to floor curtain. On floors of all female or all male residents, bathrooms are reserved for that gender only. Apartments: You will share bathrooms with your apartment-mates. Will I have to move out between quarters? The housing contract does not cover the winter break period. However, you do not have to move out your belongings. There is an application process required to remain at the college over winter break, and fees are assessed. Limited exceptions are granted and reviewed on a case by case basis. How do I establish telephone, Internet and cable services? UC Santa Cruz ITS Telecommunications is a modern communications network that provides voice and data services for students living on campus. Telephone Service The ability to make local and toll-free calls is provided in all on-campus residential rooms as part of your room rate. One telephone line and one voicemail box will be assigned to each double or single room. Triple rooms will have two lines and two voicemail boxes. You will need a calling card to make long distance calls from your room. Calling cards are available at many retail locations, including the Bay Tree Bookstore on campus. Telephone numbers will be pre-assigned to the room, not to an individual student, for the duration of the academic year. If you move to another room, you will use the number assigned to your new room. Bring your own touchtone telephone. Students in a double room need only one telephone to share, while students in a triple room will need a total of two telephones. When you get your room assignment in August, you and your roommate(s)may want to talk about who will bring the phone. For more information, visit ITS Telecommunications online at its.ucsc.edu/services/telephone or call(831) 459-3111. Internet Access and Computing Support The ResNet program, which stands for RESidential NETwork, is a joint effort between The Colleges and University Housing Services and Information Technology Services (ITS). Using the ethernet port from your room provides a fast Internet connection and won't tie up your phone line. There are ethernet ports in all bedrooms. Although you may need to buy an ethernet card to upgrade your computer, no special fees or charges for this Internet access apply. If you need assistance you can call the ResNet Help Desk at (831) 459-4638.
All you need to take advantage of your Internet port is an ethernet capable (or upgradeable) computer with the appropriate configuration. For information about computer standards, specifications, or other questions, visit ResNet online at resnet.ucsc.edu. You can also e-mail questions to CruzNet is the wireless network technology at UC Santa Cruz and allows you to connect to the Internet from 200 wireless access points across campus. Cell Phone Service The UC Santa Cruz campus is located on a large hill overlooking Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay, and the campus has many tall redwood trees and buildings that are situated within the trees. Service at UC Santa Cruz may be sporadic. Please consult with cell phone service providers before purchasing a cell phone to bring to campus. Campus Cable Network and Radio Station All college residences are connected to the campus cable television network via telecommunications jacks in the rooms. Residents can connect to on-campus student programming or dozens of local and national broadcast channels. Established in 1973, KZSC Santa Cruz 88.1 FM is a listener-supported, commercial-free, educational radio station located at the University of California, Santa Cruz. KZSC broadcasts 10,000 watts to the Monterey Bay Area 18-24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Tune in and you'll find everything under the sun: public affairs, comedy, news, surf, jazz, rock, punk, reggae and funk. How do I get my mail and what will my new address be? You will be able to receive mail and packages at the college. When you arrive on campus, you will receive your college mailbox number. Your address will be: Your NameUC Santa Cruz Cowell College 301 McLaughlin Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95064 It is not possible to assign a mailbox prior to arrival, and new box numbers are assigned each year. The college does not have space to store packages, so plan to have your packages arrive after you do. Are laundry facilities available? Yes, facilities in the college are equipped with coin operated washers and dryers, and require quarters to operate. Can I decorate my room? If you wish to hang items on the wall to decorate your room, you can use push pins or picture hangers. Please do not use nails or screws. Maintenance can assist you in hanging pictures or other decorations in ways that do not cause damage to your residence. Students will be charged and billed for any accidental or intentional damage done to college or university property. No more than 25% of a wall can be covered. Can I burn incense, candles or sage in my room? No smoking materials, including the items listed above, can be burned in any residential room or apartment. Can I cook in my room? For fire safety reasons, hot plates, electric or gas grills, toaster ovens or other cooking appliances are not allowed. Microwaves are permitted in the residence hall bedrooms. Apartment residents are permitted to have toaster ovens in the kitchen only. Can I have guests? The housing contract states a person may have a guest stay in her/his bedroom for a maximum of three consecutive nights, but no more than fifteen days total during the academic year. Please clear all overnight guests with your roommates/housemates. Any student providing housing for guests in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests. Can I bring my bike? Where can I store it? Yes! UC Santa Cruz is a very bicycle-friendly campus. If you bring your bike, be sure to bring a high-quality bike lock so that you can secure it at the bike racks located on campus. The college assumes no responsibility for damage, theft or loss. Can I bring my skateboard or in-line skates? In order to protect the safety of the many pedestrians at UC Santa Cruz, the use of skateboards, roller skates or in-line skates anywhere on campus is prohibited. This policy is enforced by the UC Santa Cruz Police Department and citations are issued. Can I bring my car to campus? First-year students and sophomores who live in university housing, including the University Inn and University Town Center, are not eligible for a parking permit or a temporary permit. You may petition for a parking exception. However, parking exceptions must be approved prior to bringing the vehicle to campus. All applications for parking during the 2006-07 year will be online only through the Transportation and Parking Services web site at www2.ucsc.edu/taps. Contact the TAPS Sales Office at (831) 459-4543, if you have questions about parking. (Please note: The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers off-campus parking to UC Santa Cruz resident students. For more information and an application contact the Boardwalk at(831) 423-5590.) I'm flying in - how do I get from the airport to Santa Cruz? UC Santa Cruz is located approximately 40 miles south of San Jose International Airport and about 70 miles south of San Francisco International Airport. All services listed below connect with university buses. A number of companies provide transportation from the airport. This listing is a starting point and is neither an endorsement of these businesses nor a complete listing of services in the area:
Abacus Transportation
ABC Transportation
Expresso Limousine
Greyhound
Santa Cruz Airporter Are there banks on campus? What banking services are available in Santa Cruz? Most major California banks have branches in Santa Cruz. Check with your local office for branch information. Bay Federal Credit Union (831) 479-6000, Bank of America (831) 457-3560 and Wells Fargo (831) 469-3525 have on-campus automatic teller machines at the Quarry Plaza. The University Cashier's Office will cash checks up to $25.00 with a valid student ID for a 25¢ service charge. What's the weather like? Santa Cruz weather is variable, but mild overall. In the fall, the weather usually remains quite warm and comfortable up through November, at which point we begin to experience the lower temperatures and rain that winter brings to Santa Cruz. This weather generally lasts through March, when it begins warming up again for springtime. Can I get a tour, or learn more about the college? Campus tours are offered all year long through the Admissions Office. Call (831) 459-4008 to schedule a tour. College tours are available by appointment only. You can request a Cowell College tour by calling (831) 459-2173. Individual rooms and apartments may not be available for viewing. What is the college system? All undergraduate students, whether they live on campus or not, are affiliated with one of ten residential colleges at UC Santa Cruz. Each college provides academic support, organizes student activities, and sponsors events that enhance the intellectual and social life of the campus in addition to housing students in small-scale residential communities. Every college community includes students with diverse backgrounds and academic goals. Your college affiliation is independent of your choice of major. Policies and RulesThe university and the colleges adhere to all federal, state and local laws. It is our goal to provide a safe, secure and educational community for our residents. In that spirit, this list is compiled to highlight some of the college.s policies, procedures and regulations. All of these are in conjunction with the university policies stipulated in the UC Santa Cruz Student Policies and Regulations Handbook, Terms and Conditions of Residence and the College Handbook. This is by no means a complete list. It is your responsibility to know the rules of both the college and the university. For more information about specific rules and policies, refer to the Student Policies and Regulations Handbook online at www2.ucsc.edu/judicial. Aerial Objects Safety concerns prohibit throwing anything from (or at) the building or balconies. Throwing anything to and from windows is strictly prohibited. Residents are responsible for damages or clean up charges that result from this action. Alcohol Federal and state laws, as well as university policy, prohibit alcoholic beverages from being sold, furnished, possessed by or given to any person under the age of 21. In addition, no possession or transportation of open containers or consumption of alcoholic beverages will be allowed in public areas by any person, regardless of age or college affiliation. Kegs or other .common source. containers holding alcoholic beverages are not allowed on campus and may result in termination of your housing contract. Amplified and Acoustical Instruments Instruments are allowed in the residential facilities, but their use must conform to established noise policies. The amplification of instruments is not permitted in the residential facilities. Animals and Pets No pets (except fish in a 10-gallon tank or smaller aquarium) are allowed in the residential community. Balconies Any items that could fall from balconies and cause personal injury or damage are not to be placed on balcony railings. Barbecues Propane gas barbecues are prohibited on campus. Charcoal barbecues are prohibited on all balconies, patios, or within 25 feet of a building. Bicycles To comply with fire regulations and for general purposes of safety, bicycles may not be parked in walkways, hallways, stairways or entrance ways. Illegally parked bicycles will be impounded at the campus police station. It is a requirement to equip your bicycle with the appropriate lights and reflectors. We strongly recommend all bikes be secured with a lock. Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia The university and the college must adhere to all federal, state and local laws as they pertain to illegal substances. Delivering, furnishing, transferring, manufacturing, using and possessing illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia is strictly prohibited anywhere on the grounds of the college. Drug paraphernalia is defined as all equipment, material and products intended for use or designed for use in growing, processing, harvesting, storing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing a controlled substance into the human body. Violation of these laws and policies will result in judicial action at the college level and may result in police and local, state and/or federal intervention. Fire Safety Any person who willfully tampers, covers, restricts or breaks any public or private fire alarm apparatus or any fire fighting equipment or gives, transmits or sounds any false alarm of fire is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any such violation could result in disciplinary action and a maximum fine of $500 and six months in jail. Fire hoses are for the use of the fire department when they arrive on the scene. Extinguishers and alarms are for your use, should the need arise. The cost of refilling a misused extinguisher, as well as any damages resulting from the extinguisher being discharged, will be charged to the person or persons responsible. Furniture Furniture may not be removed from any residence room/apartment or common area. Students found in possession of college/university furniture, other than what was assigned to their room/apartment, may be charged for its replacement. Residents found to have dismantled furniture without college permission will be charged for all costs related to making the furniture safe (up to and including replacement costs). Room, apartment and lounge furniture may not be taken outside and/or onto patios, decks or balconies. Halogen Lamps Because of the high risk of fire, all halogen lamps are prohibited in residential facilities. Harassment Policy Physical and verbal harassment will not be tolerated by students, staff or faculty and is prohibited on the UC Santa Cruz campus. If any form of harassment occurs, notify a staff member immediately. It is the policy of the college and the university that the working and learning environment shall be free of harassment, including any form of sexual harassment. The college and the university will take action to eliminate harassment. For further information on sexual harassment please refer to the Student Policies and Regulations at www2.ucsc.edu/judicial or contact the campus Title IX Officer at (831) 459-2462. Inappropriate Behavior Any students who are a danger to themselves or other community members, or who refuse intervention for a situation harmful to themselves or others, may be asked to leave and/or be restricted from the college residential area. A student may also be required to commit to a behavioral contract involving the intervention of other resources as prescribed through the disciplinary process. Noise Policy Due to the nature of our living spaces, it is very easy to disturb classes and/or your neighbor with music or other noise. To preserve academic and community standards, noise levels must be held to a minimum at all times. It is the responsibility of each resident to make sure his/her activities are not disturbing to others. Security and Personal Safety While the university community and the town of Santa Cruz are considered friendly and relatively safe communities, neither is immune to the realities of the world. You will need to take precautions to secure your personal property. You must also consider your personal security and be aware of vulnerable situations. Keep your roommate and neighbors informed of your whereabouts and when you will be returning home. When possible, travel with a friend and check campus maps for the lighted paths. Report any suspicious activity immediately to your college staff or the police. Your careful attention to security is in everyone's best interest. Smoking Policy In accordance with the UC Santa Cruz Policy for a Smoke-Free Environment, all residence halls and apartments are smoke-free. Smoking is prohibited inside the residence halls (including student rooms) as well as residence hall lounges, inside individual apartments, community rooms, lounges, cafés and dining halls. Additionally, smoking is prohibited in all indoor public spaces at UC Santa Cruz - both academic and residential. This no smoking policy includes exterior stairways, decks and balconies. Smoking outside is permitted only in designated areas, 25 feet away from all buildings and air intakes. Student Life and Housing StaffCollege Administrative Officer (CAO) The College Administrative Officer is the chief administrative officer responsible for the overall planning, development and coordination of the business and operational functions of the college and student life program including supervision of the staff, fiscal management, policy development and facilities management. The CAO works in collaboration with the college Provost to further the mission of the College. Associate College Administrative Officer (ACAO) The ACAO is responsible for the Student Life Program, including the selection, supervision and training of the Coordinators of Residential Education (CREs), College Programs Coordinator (CPC), and the development and enforcement of residential policies. Housing Coordinator The Housing Coordinator is in charge of roommate assignments, contract changes and the management of the Housing Office. The Housing Coordinator will help you with needs or questions related to your housing or student life at Cowell College. Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) CREs are full-time professional staff members who reside at the college year round. They are responsible for the training and supervision of the Resident Assistants (RAs). They also adjudicate incidents for their area, provide continuity and usually lend their areas a personality and direction of their own. You will find your CRE a resource where you can bring your questions or problems concerning academics, personal issues or community needs. College Programs Office The Programs Office works to plan orientation, graduation, as well as many events and programs. The College Programs Office sponsors a wide range of fun events at the college each year to ensure an enjoyable and social living community. The Programs Office supervises the Student Programs Assistants and the college tech-crew. In addition, the office advises the Cowell College Senate. Resident Assistant (RA) RAs help make your transition to the university and residence halls a bit easier. They are responsible for assisting residents in developing community, planning programs and mediating conflicts. Maintenance and Custodial Staff The Maintenance staff is available for repairs in your room and throughout the residential buildings. Custodians are people you will come to know, respect and appreciate. All residential buildings are staffed with custodians who work cooperatively with students to make each residential building a clean and safe place to live. They do general cleaning of public areas, bathrooms, lounges and hallways as well as other specific tasks to maintain good housekeeping throughout the buildings. Individual room cleaning is the responsibility of each resident. Community Safety Program Community Safety Officers (CSOs) patrol university residential communities, both on and off campus, every night and perform a wide range of duties including emergency and disaster response, policy enforcement and other duties in order to help build a safer, more secure community. Contact InformationPhone numbers and addresses are subject to change. 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