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Fall Move-In Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Welcome to RIT’s Housing Community! We look forward to helping you get settled in your new home for the 2014–2015 academic year. Please read through this arrival guide carefully.

Contact RIT Housing If you have questions about housing, accessing yourconfirmationnotice,ormove-in,callour officeat585-475-2572, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Email us at housing@rit.edu, or check the RIT housing portal at myhousing.rit.edu.

Don’t Leave Home Without These! Mostimportantly-youmusthaveyourphotoI.D.inorder to be issued your housing key.

You need to print all of the items listed below prior to leaving home. You will need each of theseitemsasyounavigatemove-inon Tuesday, August 19. They can be found at myhousing.rit.edu.

• Color Coded Luggage Tags• Color Coded Car Tag• Color Coded Arrival Map• Inventory Assessment Instructions• DebunkingRequestSlip

Understanding the Sections of Your Confirmation Notice

Room AssignmentYour room assignment for 2014–2015 is shown under the confirmationsectionofyour2014–2015onlineRIThousingcontract. You can locate the building on the map provided on the RIT housing portal at myhousing.rit.edu using the buildingname.Soonthiswillbehomesweethome!

Yourfloorisindicatedbythefirsttwonumbersinyourroomnumber. For example, room 02025 is located on the second floor,androom12050islocatedonthetwelfthfloor.Sorry,but no arrangements can be made for early arrivals.

Your RIT Mailing AddressYou will receive information regarding your mailbox, mailing address, and where/when to pick up your key in August via an e-mailsenttoyourRITaccount.

Your Roommate(s)Yourroommateinformationisshownontheconfirmationsection of your 2014–2015 housing contract. Click “view profile”togetyourroommate(s)contactinformation.

Moving Into Your Housing Assignment

When Can I Move In?Yourmove-indateisTuesday, August 19. Approximately 2,200 students are moving in to the residence halls on the same day; therefore, it is critical that you plan to arrive and move in at your designated time listed on page 3. Trafficandluggagehandlingmaybeslowatsometimes,so please be patient. Please place your luggage tags on your boxes prior to your arrival. No more than two vehiclesperfamilywillbeallowedtoenterthemove-inandunloadingroute.Duetothenumberofpeopleinvolved in this process, we strongly suggest that you ask extended family to visit during Brick City Homecoming inOctoberratherthanyourfallmove-inday.Duetothehectic nature of the day, please leave your pets at home. Pets are not allowed in RIT buildings.

A limited number of moving carts will be available to assist you with transporting your belongings.

Once you arrive at your room, if you would like your bed lowered to a different position, call our officeat585-475-2572between9:00a.m.–5:00p.m.onTuesday, August 19 to place your request.

You Have 48 Hours to Complete Your Inventory Assessment Within 48 hours of moving into RIT housing, you must submit an online inventory assessment where you will document the condition of your side of the room and the items within the space. It is critical that you complete the inventory assessment as it will be referred to at the end of the academic year to determine room damages. To complete your online inventory assessment, please go to the RIT housing portal at myhousing.rit.edu and click onthe“Inventory”linkintheorangeheaderbar.

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Move-In Times and Luggage Tags

Blue

BakerHallA&C,floor1 3:30p.m.–5:00p.m.BakerHallB,floor2 10:30a.m.–noonBakerHallD,floor2 2:30p.m.–4:00p.m.ColbyHallA,floor1 9:00a.m.–10:30a.m.ColbyHallB,floor2 10:30a.m.–noonColbyHallC,floor1 1:00p.m.–2:30p.m.ColbyHallD,floor2 2:30p.m.–4:00p.m.ColbyHallE,floor3 1:00p.m.–2:30p.m.ResidenceHallA,floors1&3 3:30p.m.–5:00p.m.ResidenceHallA,floor2 9:00a.m.–10:30a.m.ResidenceHallA,floor4 11:30a.m.–1:00p.m.ResidenceHallB,floor1 3:30p.m.–5:00p.m.ResidenceHallB,floor2 1:00p.m.–2:30p.m.ResidenceHallB,floor3 11:30a.m.–1:00p.m.ResidenceHallB,floor4 9:00a.m.–10:30a.m.

Yellow

RochesterHall,floor2 3:30p.m.–5:00p.mRochesterHall,floors3&4 2:30p.m.–4:00p.m.RochesterHall,floor5 1:00p.m.–3:00p.m.RochesterHall,floor6 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.RochesterHall,floors7&8 9:00a.m.–11:00a.m.

Orange

GibsonHallA&B,floor1 10:00a.m.–noonGibsonHallA&B,floor2 2:00p.m.–3:30p.m.GibsonHallA&B,floor3 1:00p.m.–2:00p.m.GibsonHallA&B,floor4 11:00a.m.–noonGibsonHallB,floor5 9:00a.m.–11:00a.m.HeumannHall,floor2 4:00p.m.–5:00p.m.HeumannHall,floor3 3:00p.m.–4:00p.m.HeumannHall,floor4 2:00p.m.–3:00p.m.HeumannHall,floor5 1:00p.m.–2:00p.m.HeumannHall,floor6 noon–1:00p.m.HeumannHall,floor7 11:00a.m.–noonHeumannHall,floor8 10:00a.m.–11:00a.m.HeumannHall,floor9 9:00a.m.–11:00a.m.

Purple

EllingsonHall,floors2 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.EllingsonHall,floors3&4 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m.EllingsonHall,floors5&6 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.EllingsonHall,floors7&8 noon-1:00p.m.EllingsonHall,floors9&10 11:00a.m.-noonEllingsonHall,floors11&12 9:00a.m-10:00a.m.

Red

ColbyHallF,floors1,2,&3 11:30a.m.–4:00p.m.GleasonHall,floors2&3 3:00p.m.–5:00p.m.GleasonHall,floor4 1:30p.m.–3:00p.m.GleasonHall,floor5 noon–1:30p.m.GleasonHall,floor6 10:30a.m.–noon.GleasonHall,floor7 9:00a.m.–10:30a.m.

Green

FishHallA,B,&C,floor1 1:00p.m.–3:00p.m.FishHallA,floor2 3:00p.m.–5:00p.m.FishHallB&C,floor2 noon–2:00p.m.FishHallB&C,floor3 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.FishHallC,floor4 9:00a.m.–11:00a.m.ResidenceHallC,allfloors 10:00a.m.–11:00a.m.ResidenceHallD,floor2 2:00p.m.–3:00p.m.PetersonHall,floor1 11:30a.m.–1:00p.m.PetersonHall,floors2&3 2:00p.m–3:30p.m.

Your move-in time is based on your assigned luggage tag color.

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How Do I Get to RIT?

The color-coded on-campus directions and signs only apply to the official move-in day on August 19. Traveling on the NY State Thruway Takeexit46.Immediatelyafterthetollbooth,followthesign for 390 North, Rochester. Follow this road for 200 to 300yardsandlookforthesigntoLehighStationRoadandcontinue straight until you reach the Route 15 junction. Turn right onto Route 15 North. From there follow the directions for your luggage tag color.

Traveling 390 NorthUsetheLehighStationRoad(253)exit.AtthelightturnleftontoLehighStationRoadandcontinuestraightuntilyoureach the Route 15 junction. Turn right on to Route 15 North. From there, follow the directions for your luggage tag color.

Traveling 390 SouthUsetheLehighStationRoadexit(253).AtthelightturnrightontoLehighStationRoadandcontinuestraightuntilyoureach the Route 15 junction. Turn right onto Route 15 North. From there, follow directions for your luggage tag color.

Traveling Route 252 Jefferson RdRIT is located on Route 252. There will be signs to direct you as you near campus. Follow the directions for your luggage tag color.

Arriving by PlaneAt the Greater Rochester International Airport, you may contact a taxi to transport you to campus. The taxi pickup is located outside the baggage claim area of the terminal. The taxi fare for the trip from the airport to RIT will cost you approximately $20.

Arriving at the Train DepotYou may obtain a taxi to transport you to campus. As you exit the train depot, taxis are generally lined up to the left of the depot. If a taxi is not available, the staff at the ticket window will call a taxi for you. The taxi fare from the train depot to RIT will cost you approximately $20.

Arriving at the Bus StationYou may contact a taxi to transport you to campus. Taxis are generally parked in front of the bus station. If a taxi is not available, the staff at the ticket window will call a taxi for you. The taxi fare for the trip from the bus station to RIT will cost you approximately $20.

Arriving by TaxiPleaseaskthedrivertousetheLowenthalDrivemain entrance.

Once You Get On Campus Place your car tag under your windshield wiper. Tune in to WITR 89.7 FM, RIT’s own radio station. WITR will broadcastthroughoutmove-inday.Inthecaseofsevereweather or an emergency situation that would require the move-inprocesstobetemporarilysuspended,WITRwillbroadcast emergency instructions for students and families.

Green luggage tagsEnterRITfromJeffersonRoadontoLombMemorialDrive,usingthelaneatthetrafficlight(RIT’smainentrance).Proceed until you reach the roundabout and head straight towards information booth. Go around the information booth andtakearightintoDlot.

Purple luggage tagsEnterRITfromJeffersonRoadontoLowenthalDrive(entrancenexttotheRadisson).Attheendoftheentrance,make a left. Make a quick right onto Lyons Crescent and then a quick left onto Lattimore Place. Pull into Lot L.

Blue luggage tagsEnterRITfromJohnStreetontoWiltsieRoad.PullintoLotC. Red luggage tagsOrange luggage tagsYellow luggage tagsEnterRITfromJohnStreetontoPerkinsRoad.Turnleftinto Lot K.

Key Pickup

You will pick up your housing key in the parking lot designated by the color of your luggage tag. If you arrive after 5:00 p.m., you may pick up your keys at RIT Housing OperationsinGraceWatsonHall(GWH)until11:00p.m.If you arrive after 11:00 p.m., you will be on your own to locate alternative housing for the night at a local hotel.

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Commonly Asked Questions

Will I Need Any Insurance?RIT strongly encourages all students to maintain insurance coverage either under a parent/guardian’s homeowners insurance or through a separate personal property policy. RIT assumes no responsibility for losses of students’ personal belongings. RIT offers personal property insurance through CSIInsuranceAgencywhichoffersseveraldifferentlimitanddeductibleoptionstoprovidestudentstheflexibilityto select the type and amount of coverage that best serves their needs. For more information and to enroll in a plan, contactCSIInsuranceAgency,Inc.at888-411-4911 or at collegestudentinsurance.com.

What is a Mainstream Floor?Amainstreamfloorisafloorwheredeaf/hard-of-hearingandhearingstudentslive.Deaf/hard-of-hearingstudentsliveasfloormateswithhearingstudents,butarenotassignedasroommatesunlessrequested.EachfloorhasaResidentAdvisor(RA)whoservesasaresourceforyouandyourfloormates.Residentsonmainstreamfloorsmakenewfriends,build community, and can learn a new language.

How Will I Access the Internet?All residence halls are wireless. Additionally, all residence hall rooms are equipped with Ethernet jacks. If you are assigned toEllingsonHall,PetersonHall,orResidenceHallDandwant to utilize the Ethernet jacks, you will need to bring a 15-footEthernetcablewithyou.Checkyourassignmentontheconfirmationnotice.

Do I Need To Bring a Fan?The following buildings are air conditioned: Gleason Hall, Rochester Hall, Ellingson Hall, Peterson Hall, and Residence HallD.Ifyouarenotassignedtooneofthesebuildings,youmay want to bring a fan.

Can I Bring A Car?Yes, RIT does allow students to bring a car to campus. All vehiclesmustberegisteredwiththeRITParkingServicesofficeinordertoparkoncampus.Youcanregisteryourvehicleonlineorin-personattheParkingOfficelocatedinGraceWatsonHall(GWH)MondaythroughFriday,8:00a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Vehicle registrations are required to be processed within the firstfewdaysofarrivaltocampus.Residentpermitswillbeavailable to order beginning Monday, August 18. If you are unabletopre-order,akioskwillbeavailableattheResourceFair for your convenience. Freshman students can preorder their permits on August 15, 2014 and pick them up at the New StudentOrientationonAugust19,2014.Freshmenpermitswill not be mailed.

The cost for a parking permit is $100.00 and is valid through the entire academic year. This fee is applicable tostudentslivinginRIThousingandnon-RIThousing. Permits are available for $50.00 for fall semester only. Springsemesteronlypermitswillbeavailabletopurchase in January 2015.

To register your vehicle online, go to rit.edu/parking. Click on the Parking link on the left and then click on the“MyParkingAccount”linkontheright.Youwill need your RIT username and password to log in. Visit the PATSwebsiteatrit.edu/parking to read about campus parking regulations and view the different parking options available to each student. Free enhanced shuttle services are provided for all RIT resident students in lieu of parking in academic lots during peak hours.

How do I Find a Job on Campus? Jobs can be found in almost every department on campus. A small sample of the jobs that can be found are dining servicesworkers,maintenanceworkers,officeassistants, note takers, website developers, life guards, and manymore!Newstudentswhowishtoworkoncampus are required by law to complete the government mandated I-9FormonlineandintheStudentEmploymentOffice (SEO)afterreceivinganofferofemployment.Todoso, you will need to submit appropriate documentation to verify your identity and eligibility to work.

Examples of appropriate documentation are:

• AnunexpiredUSpassport• GovernmentissuedphotoID(i.e.driver’slicense,photoID, etc.)andsocialsecuritycardororiginalbirthcertificate,etc.

For further document options and student employment requirements,refertothe“NewStudentsOn-Campus Employment”linkontheStudentEmploymentwebsite at rit.edu/seo.TheSEOislocatedintheUniversity ServicesCenter(USC)inroom1350.Officehoursare Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Where to Find Help

Housing Operations and The Center for Residence Life Are Here to Help You!RIT Housing Operations will assist you with your housing assignment, keys, card access, and furniture. RIT Residence Life staff will assist you with college life in general and residential living.

Resident Advisors(RAs)areundergraduatestudentswhoserveasafirstlineofsupporttotheirresidents.Asstudentsthemselves, RAs have frequent contact throughout the day with their residents as supportive peers, leaders, educators, and community builders. RAs are responsible for developing anengagingexperienceforon-campusstudents,buildinga community within their assigned area, and encouraging participationinfloorandcommunityeventsandprograms.RAs are directly supervised by a Residence Coordinator. There is approximately one RA for every 30 students.

Residence Coordinators,full-timeprofessionalswithmastersdegrees, work with a team of RAs to manage a residential area.ResidenceCoordinatorsareRITStudentAffairsadministrators who select, supervise, and train the Resident Advisors, serve as advocates and counsel students, develop andsupportresidentialanduniversity-wideprogramming,serveasconductofficers,resolveroommateconflicts,andserve as an advisor to a student organization or a special interest house. There is approximately one Residence Coordinator for every 330 students.

Assistant Directorsarefull-timeprofessionalswithMaster’sDegreesinStudentPersonnel,Counseling,Education,or related discipline and manage a team of Residence Coordinators and RAs to serve a residential complex of approximately 1,000 students. Responsibilities include administrative and programmatic functions for the area level.

Need Immediate Help?

The Residence Coordinators are the most appropriate people to contact in the event of an emergency to ensure apromptandeffectiveresponse.Duringtheacademicyear,a Residence Coordinator is on duty from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. the following morning and anytime the Residence Life officesareclosed.

Benefits of RIT Housing

• 9-monthcontractsthatcoincidewiththeacademicyear.

• No subletting needed

• Studentsleavingforco-oporstudyabroadhavenofees forearlyterminationandhaveareduced-rentoption to hold space.

• Safeandsecureenvironmentwithcardswipeaccess, RITPublicSafetypatrols,andon-siteRITResidenceLife community staff.

• Closeproximityandon-campusconvenienceensurea memorable and connected college experience.

• Affordable value with per month rates ranging from $405 to$1,392.Youalsogetfivefreeweeksofrent. RIT housing is billed each semester.

• Allutilitiesandfeaturesincluded(high-speedwireless, standard cable service, laundry facilities, study rooms and resources,furnished/unfurnishedoptions,andmore).

• Rangeofhousingtypesthatfitanylifestyleneedand preference–from single to multiple occupancy residence hall rooms and suites to apartments and townhouses.

• Variety of special interest and lifestyle housing communities.

• Inclusive environment for living and learning that supports the RIT calendar and academics.

• Easy online services via the myhousing.rit.edu portal for students to submit housing contracts and room inventory assessments,searchforandselecttheirownroommate(s) and room, and much more. The Housing Operations team is dedicated to supporting you during your time at RIT and weprideourselvesonworkingwithstudentsone-on-one to ensure all of your assignment and maintenance needs are met.VisitusinGraceWatsonHall(GWH)andcontactus at 585-475-2572 or at housing@rit.edu.

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Cancellation of Your Housing and No-Show Date

If you make the decision not to attend RIT or to commute fromyourparent’shomewithina30-mileradiusofRIT,you must cancel your 2014–2015 academic year RIT housing contract. This can be done at myhousing.rit.edu by accessing your 2014–2015 RIT housing contract and clicking on the cancellation tab.

Housing Operations63LombMemorialDriveRochester,NewYork,14623-5603Phone 585-475-2572Email housing@rit.eduPortal myhousing.rit.eduWebsite housing.rit.eduFacebook facebook.com/rithousingTwitter @RITHousingInstagram @RIT Housing

The process that students in

RIT housing will participate in

to select their housing for the

2015-2016 academic year.

Check out our website

housing.rit.edu beginning

on August 18 for additional

information.

View virtual tours for all

RIT housing communities

at housing.rit.edu and learn

more about the convenience,

security, features, and

services offered by RIT

Housing Operations.

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