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CHECK-IN DATES AND TIMES: January 14 8am-6pm You may temporarily park by your building while you are moving your belongings from your vehicle to your apartment. You will need to move your vehicle immediately after you are finished unloading. See“Parking” information to the right. Direct check-in questions to the Wall & Grand front desk at 618/536-2014 or to the Residence Life Office at 618/453-3318. DIRECTIONS Visit our website at www.housing.siu.edu for driving directions. HAND CARTS A limited supply of hand carts is available for check-out on January 14, at the front desk of Building I. A photo ID is required. WALL & GRAND APARTMENTS THE MOVE-IN GUIDE Spring 2012 Your guide to on-campus living and Move-In Weekend! PARKING After unloading your vehicle, be sure to move to a parking lot for which you have a decal. If you do not have a parking decal, see below. Parking on campus requires a decal, which can vary in cost and eligibility. A special decal is required for on-site parking at Wall & Grand. Please discuss your options with the Parking Division. SIU Parking Division Washington Square B - Mail Code 6723 701 S. Washington St. Carbondale, IL 62901 618/453-5369 www.dps.siu.edu/parking Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm Alternative Parking Sources City Lots: 618/457-3278 SIU Newman Catholic Center: 618/529-3311 VISITOR PARKING: During the school year, visitors should park in metered spaces or obtain a guest parking permit from the SIU Parking Division during business hours or from the Department of Public Safety after hours. Both are located in Washington Square. CHECKING IN To check in, simply go to the front desk of Building I anytime during check-in, complete your paperwork and receive your keys and fob. Your Student ID is required for check-in. We recommend that you also bring your room assignment letter and this magazine. If you will be moving in after the check-in date below, please contact the Wall & Grand front desk.
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CHECK-IN DATES AND TIMES:January 14 8am-6pm
You may temporarily park by your building while you are moving your belongings from your vehicle to your apartment. You will need to move your vehicle immediately after you are finished unloading. See“Parking” information to the right.
Direct check-in questions to the Wall & Grand front desk at 618/536-2014 or to the Residence Life Office at 618/453-3318.
DIRECTIONSVisit our website at www.housing.siu.edu for driving directions.
HAND CARTSA limited supply of hand carts is available for check-out on January 14, at the front desk of Building I. A photo ID is required.
WALL & GRAND APARTMENTS
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MOVE-IN GUIDESpring 2012
Your guide to on-campus living and Move-In Weekend!
PARKINGAfter unloading your vehicle, be sure to move to a parking lot for which you have a decal. If you do not have a parking decal, see below.
Parking on campus requires a decal, which can vary in cost and eligibility. A special decal is required for on-site parking at Wall & Grand. Please discuss your options with the Parking Division.
SIU Parking Division Washington Square B - Mail Code 6723 701 S. Washington St. Carbondale, IL 62901 618/453-5369 www.dps.siu.edu/parking Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
Alternative Parking Sources City Lots: 618/457-3278 SIU Newman Catholic Center: 618/529-3311
VISITOR PARKING: During the school year, visitors should park in metered spaces or obtain a guest parking permit from the SIU Parking Division during business hours or from the Department of Public Safety after hours. Both are located in Washington Square.
CHECKING INTo check in, simply go to the front desk of Building I anytime during check-in, complete your paperwork and receive your keys and fob. Your Student ID is required for check-in. We recommend that you also bring your room assignment letter and this magazine. If you will be moving in after the check-in date below, please contact the Wall & Grand front desk.
Alarm Clock Back Pack Bedding & Linen (XL Twin) Cable Connector Calculator Camera Can Opener Cell Phone & Charger
Cleaning Supplies Clothing Computer Dishes/Silverware/Cookware Fan Flashlight w/batteries Hangers Iron/Ironing Board
Laundry Basket/Supplies Personal hygiene products Personal property insurance Power strip(s) Room Decorations Rug/Carpet/Bath Mat School Supplies Stereo/TV/DVD Player/
Gaming System
Student ID Study/Reading Lamp
(non-halogen) Telephone Toilet Paper Towels Umbrella/Rain Coat/Snow Boots
WHAT SHOULD YOU PACK?
• Air Conditioners/Heaters• Candles, Candle Warmers &
Incense• Firearms & Weapons
• Grills (George Foreman electric grills permitted)
• Hot Plates/Fryers
• Oil, Lava & Halogen Lamps• Pets (except fish)• Routers/Wireless Networks
• Water/Nerf/Airsoft/Paintball/ BB Guns
• Waterbeds
WHAT SHOULD YOU LEAVE AT HOME?
BEFORE YOU PACKBe sure to read “The Guidebook,” available online at www.housing.siu.edu, before you pack. We also recommend that you speak with your roommates about the items they plan to bring for the living room and kitchen.
WHAT’S IN YOUR APARTMENT?• Balcony/Patio• Bar Stools• Cable TV Jacks• Ceiling Light• Chair• Closets/Dresser
• Coffee Table• Couch• Desks/Desk Chairs• Dishwasher• Garbage Disposal
• Microwave• Refrigerator• Smoke Detector• Stove/Oven• Tile and Carpeted Flooring
• Twin XL Bed (36X80)• Telephone Line • TV Stand• Washer & Dryer• Window Coverings
DININGWall & Grand residents may purchase a traditional dining plan or The Block-20 Plan. Traditional dining plans and The Block-20 Plan may be used to purchase meals in any of the dining halls or express areas. Menus are available online or by calling 453-DINE. Direct dining questions to the Residence Hall Dining office at 618/453-2649.
TRADITIONAL DINING PLANS• Students may select one of three plans offering either 12, 15 or 19 meals per week. • The dining halls are all-you-care-to-eat, with one meal deducted from your account each time you
enter a dining hall. Unused meals do not roll over.• At the express areas, a meal will be deducted for every 10 points of product that you purchase.• Purchase a traditional plan by contacting the Contracts Office in Washington Square D at
618/453-2301.
THE BLOCK-20 PLAN• The Block-20 Plan is $170 and equivalent to 20 meals in University Housing dining halls.• The plan is valid in dining halls and express areas.• The dining halls are all-you-care-to-eat, with one meal deducted from your account each time you enter the dining hall. At the express areas, a meal will be
deducted for every 10 points of product. Your balance rolls over until the last meal is served for the summer, at which time any balance is forfeited.• More than one Block-20 Plan may be purchased at a time and additional blocks may be purchased throughout the semester.• There are no refunds for cancellations.• You may purchase The Block-20 Plan online at www.housing.siu.edu.
ESSENTIALSEnjoy our convenience store, located in Building I, open Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm.
STAYING CONNECTEDInformation on wireless internet access and items you’ll need is available at www.housing.siu.edu.
GETTING YOUR COMPUTER READYBEFORE YOU ARRIVEIf You Have a Microsoft Windows PCStep 1: Download all Critical Updates from Microsoft, Open Internet Explorer, click on Tools, then
Windows Updates.
Step 2: Download, install, and run Microsoft Windows Defender from www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software to remove spyware and malware on your computer.
Step 3: Download, install, and run Ad-Aware and Spybot to protect against spyware and malware (free for personal use).
Ad-Aware: lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php Spybot: www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
Step 4: If you have an SIU Network ID, you are eligible to use McAfee Enterprise Edition virus protection software free-of-charge. Uninstall ALL other virus protection software (Norton Anti-Virus, AVG, etc.) and download McAfee VirusScan from ftp://ftp.siu.edu.
Step 5: Enable Windows Firewall by going to Start, Settings, Control Panel and Security Center.
Step 6: Enable Automatic Updates by right clicking on My Computer, click Properties, then Automatic Updates.
If You Have an Apple ComputerStep 1: Select Software Update from the Apple Menu and install all items.Step 2: If you have an SIU Network ID you are eligible to use McAfee Enterprise Edition virus protection
software free-of-charge. Uninstall ALL other virus protection software (Norton Anti-Virus, AVG, etc.) and download McAfee VirusScan from ftp://ftp.siu.edu.
IT COMPUTER SUPPORT CENTER/HELP DESKMonday-Friday 8am-4:15pmPhone: 618/453-5155 E-mail: [email protected]
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTUnauthorized copyright infringement is illegal. Using the University’s network and/or computer equipment to download or upload unauthorized materials is not permitted. Refer to “The Guidebook,” available online, at www.housing.siu.edu for more information.
SALUKI 411Need campus or local information fast? Contact Saluki411!CALL: 618/453-SIUC (7482) TEXT: 618/534-3938E-MAIL: [email protected] LIVE CHAT: www.Saluki411.siu.edu
WIRELESS EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (WENS)Go to www.siu.edu/emergency/wens.php to learn more about receiving SIUC Alerts (emergency messages) via text or email.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE...The Area Office is open from 8am-6pm during move-in day. Regular office hours during the school year are 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Both the front desk and the Area Office are located in Building I.
The Saluki Express bus service stops on State Street, right outside of Building II.
Questions about your appliances? Contact your Resident Assistant (RA), call 618/536-2014, or stop by the front desk.
SMOKING POLICYSmoking is not permitted within any University facility or within 25 feet of any University building. This means that smoking is not permitted in your apartment or on your balcony/patio.
ID CARD OFFICE HOURSThe ID Card Office in the Student Center is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. The ID Card Office will be closed on Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
STAYING IN TOUCH Watch your SIU email account for important Housing updates throughout the year. You can update your email address at [email protected] or 618/453-2301.
HOUSING CONTRACTS & COMMUNICATIONThe Guidebook:The Guidebook is part of your University Housing Contract. Residents must comply with the rules and regulations listed in the Guidebook - available online at www.housing.siu.edu.
Staying In Touch:Watch your SIU email account for important Housing information throughout the year. You can update your email address at [email protected] or 618/453-2301.
Cancellations:If you need to cancel your Housing contract, please use the online cancellation form. Cancellation charges may apply, please review your Contract Terms. Forms and Terms are available online at www.housing.siu.edu. Questions? Please contact us at www.housing.siu.edu or 618/453-2301 for more information.
BURSARFor your convenience, sign up for the new Installment Payment Plan via SalukiNet. Direct questions to the Bursar Office at:
Woody Hall, B-6Phone: 618/453-2221Fax: 618/453-4677Web: www.bursar.siu.edu
Financial aid received will reduce the total semester charges and the student will pay on the net amount. If you have not yet filed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), please do so immediately.
If you have received your award offer, please make sure you have accepted each award and provide any follow-up signatures or documentation as requested.
FAO: 618/453-4334Web: www.fao.siu.edu
FAFSAs for Fall 2012 will be available in January 2012. Be sure to apply early!
PAYMENT &CONTRACT INFORMATION
For additional billing information, please visit www.bursar.siu.edu.www.housing.siu.edu
618/453-2301 | [email protected]
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