FALL 2015 MOVE-IN GUIDE

UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

ESSENTIALS FORLIVING ON CAMPUS

HOUSING.TEMPLE.EDU

MOVE-IN DATES: PAGES 2–3

PARKING AND MOVE-IN MAP: PAGE 4

MOVE-IN EXPECTATIONS: PAGE 17

1 Welcome to Temple University

2–3 Move-in Schedule Dates and Times

4 Campus Map

5 The MyHousing Website The residential resource for new and returning students

6 Living Learning Communities Move-in

International Student Orientation

7 Pre-Meeting Your Roommate Conversation starters to try before Move-in Day

8–15 Make Room

9–11 Your New Home What you’ll get, what to bring and everything in between

12–15 Getting Connected Online and telephone services available on campus

16–20 Settle In

16–17 Move-in Day Schedules, what to do, where to go

18 Campus 101 A few things to know about on-campus living

19 University Housing and Residential Life Website Your resource for all housing information

20 Early-Arrival Requests Procedures for and cost of moving in before scheduled move-in times

Using Housing On Demand

BACK COVER Important Housing Dates

WELCOME TO

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY–

As a student at Temple, you are now a member of a dynamic community that has empowered generations of leaders, scientists, artists and professionals to take charge and make change in the world. Students like you from across the U.S. and more than 100 other nations make Temple’s on-campus housing a vibrant, diverse community.

More than just your home here at Temple, your residence hall is your power center, your place for rest, and your base for exploring Philadelphia and beyond.

Moving into a residence hall—whether you’re new to college, new to Temple or new to the hall—can be unpredictable.

To make the transition easier, the University Housing and Residential Life staff has developed this guide to help answer your questions even before you pack your bags.

This Fall 2015 Move-in Packet details specific move-in days, parking services, directions and other important information. You may also access it online at housing.temple.edu in the Resources and Services section.

MENINGITIS VACCINEPennsylvania state law requires all college students to receive information about meningitis/meningococcal disease and the vaccine, and to either receive the vaccine before coming to college or sign a waiver.

To complete the Meningitis Form, please do the following before Move-in:

1. Visit Student Health Services at temple.edu/student health and click Login to My Online Student Health.

2. Log in using your AccessNet username and password (your Temple email login). If you are unsure of your credentials, click the AccessNet username and pass-word link below Welcome to My Online Student Health.

3. Once you have logged in, click the Meningitis Form link below the Home icon on the left side of the page.

4. Please read the information as you scroll and choose either the immunization or waiver option at the bottom of the form. Click the Submit button; you will see a window confirming your submission.

5. Click the OK button and log off to exit My Online Student Health. You will also receive a confirmation email.

GET VACCINATED OR SIGN WAIVER OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

1WELCOME TO TEMPLE UNIVERSITYWELCOME TO TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

1300 RESIDENCE HALL 1300 Cecil B. Moore Ave.

NEW STUDENTS RETURNING STUDENTS Tue., Aug. 18 Sat., Aug. 228:00–10:30 a.m........................................... Floors 1 & 2 (North)10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. .............................. Floos 1 & 2 (South)10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ..........................................................................................................Floors 3–5 (North)1:00–4:00 p.m..........................................................................................................................Floors 3–5 (South)All LLC programs move in Mon., Aug. 17, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

1940 RESIDENCE HALL 1940 Liacouras Walk

Wed., Aug. 19 Thu., Aug. 208:00–10:30 a.m........................................... Floor 2 ..........................................................Floor 4 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. .............................. Floors 1 & 5 and Garden Level ........Floor 3 All LLC programs move in Mon., Aug. 17, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

JOHNSON AND HARDWICK RESIDENCE HALLS 2029 N. Broad St.

Tue., Aug. 18 Wed., Aug. 19 Thu., Aug. 208:00–10:30 a.m........................................... Floors 2 & 4 ..............................................Floors 3 & 5 ............................................... Floor 1010:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. .............................. Floors 6 & 8 ..............................................Floors 7 & 9 .............................................. Floor 11All LLC programs move in Mon., Aug. 17, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

MITCHELL AND Morgan Hall North: 1601 N. Broad St. HILARIE MORGAN HALL Morgan Hall South: 1603 N. Broad St.

NEW STUDENTS NEW STUDENTS NEW STUDENTS RETURNING STUDENTS SOUTH SOUTH SOUTH NORTH NORTH Tue., Aug. 18 Wed., Aug. 19 Thu., Aug. 20 Sat., Aug. 22 Sun., Aug. 238:00–10:30 a.m........................................... Floor 3 .............................Floors 2 & 4 ............... Floor 910:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. .............................. Floors 5 & 7 .................Floors 6 & 8 ............... Floor 1010:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ......................................................................................................................................................................Floors 3–8 .................. Floors 15–201:00–4:00 p.m......................................................................................................................................................................................Floors 9–14 ................ Floors 21–26All LLC programs move in Mon., Aug. 17, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

MOVE-IN SCHEDULE

DATES & TIMES–LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLC) MOVE-INMONDAY, AUG. 17, 2015: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

NEW FRESHMEN & TRANSFERS MOVE-INTUESDAY, AUG. 18, 2015: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 2015: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. THURSDAY, AUG. 20, 2015: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.• You must adhere to your assigned move-in time.

RETURNING RESIDENTSSATURDAY, AUG. 22, 2015: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. SUNDAY, AUG. 23, 2015: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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PEABODY HALL Broad and Norris Streets

Tue., Aug. 18 Thu., Aug. 208:00–10:30 a.m........................................... Floor 4...........................................................Floors 1 & 210:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. .............................. Floor 3All LLC programs move in Mon., Aug. 17, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

TEMPLE TOWERS 1200–1250 Cecil B. Moore Ave.

NEW STUDENTS RETURNING STUDENTS RETURNING STUDENTS EAST/WEST EAST/WEST EAST/WEST Thu., Aug. 20 Thu., Aug. 20 Sun., Aug. 238:00–10:30 a.m........................................... Floors 1–3 (East & West)10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. .............................. Floors 4–6 (East & West)10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ..........................................................................................................Floors 4–6 (West)................................. Floors 4–6 (East)1:00–4:00 p.m..........................................................................................................................Floors 1–3 (East) ................................... Floors 1–3 (West)All LLC programs move in Mon., Aug. 17, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

JAMES S. WHITE HALL 2108 N. Broad St.

Wed., Aug. 19 Thu., Aug. 20 8:00–10:30 a.m........................................... Floor 4...........................................................Floor 2 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. .............................. Floor 3 ...........................................................Floor 1All LLC programs move in Mon., Aug. 17, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

NEED TO MOVE IN EARLY?To request early arrival on campus, you must register online at housing.temple.edu by visiting the Resources and Services section and clicking on the Early Arrival Process link. You will receive special instructions for check-ing in early.

The deadline to apply for early arrival is Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015.

See page 20 for more details.

EARLY-ARRIVAL DATESSUNDAY, AUG. 16, 2015: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. MONDAY, AUG. 17, 2015: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Meal plans for new students start at lunch Tuesday, Aug. 18. For all other students, meal plans begin with dinner Saturday, Aug. 22. If you plan to be on campus prior to the beginning of your meal plan, we recommend adding money to your ID in order to eat. University Housing and Residential Life staff support will be limited to the hours noted above.

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MOVE-IN PARKING INSTRUCTIONS• Morgan Hall, Temple Towers and 1300 use Lot 8 or the Cecil B. Moore

and Temple Towers parking lots.• Peabody Hall and 1940 use Lot 7 and the Diamond Lot. • Johnson and Hardwick Residence Halls and White Hall use Tyler Lot and

the Diamond Lot.If your designated lots are full, use the Liacouras or Montgomery parking garages.

Campus Security and University Housing and Residential Life staff will direct you into available parking spaces during Move-in. For more detailed instructions, visit housing.temple.edu and check out the Fall 2015 Move-in page in the Resources and Services section.

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The MyHousing website is Temple’s online home for all on-campus housing procedures, residential services and information. It’s your first stop in taking charge of your on-campus experience.

Log in to MyHousing via TUportal (tuportal.temple.edu) and click on Room Self Service to find your

• current housing assignments,• roommate’s contact information and• meal-plan information.To find other housing resources, such as housing selection, Move-in information and occupancy- extension requests, visit Housing On Demand at housingondemand.hous.temple.edu.

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Your Online Gateway for Housing at Temple.

MyHousing welcome page MyHousing forms page

5THE MYHOUSING WEBSITETHE MYHOUSING WEBSITE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATIONStudents from more than 100 countries come to Temple to take charge of their learning at a world-class university energized by diversity.

If you are a newly enrolled student living outside the U.S., you must schedule your travel to arrive on campus in time to attend a mandatory orientation session. Orientation—which is essential to making the most of your Temple experience—provides important information about

• immigration • campus resources (library, writing center, tutoring)• university life (student organizations, recreational activities)• adapting to the American-student lifestyle• logistics (e.g., Temple University identification, bank account)• class registration• healthcare• campus safety

DATES AND REGISTRATIONNew International Student Orientation takes place from Aug. 12 to Aug. 15, 2015. All freshman and transfer international students are required to attend. Plan to arrive for this program on Aug. 10 or 11, 2015.

Register for orientation by filling out the online form available at temple.edu/isss.

Upon arrival, you must check in with International Student and Scholar Services at 1700 N. Broad St., Suite 203B, at the northwest corner of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES MOVE-INThe Living Learning Communities (LLCs) at Temple University are residential commu-nities of students and faculty who share a common interest. LLCs expand learning beyond the classroom and integrate it with daily campus life. In order to participate in program-specific events, incoming LLC students move in a day earlier than the regular-ly scheduled Move-in at no additional charge.

A full schedule of events and activities will be available to all registered LLC students through their specific programs.

MOVE-IN FOR LLC PROGRAMS• Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROOMMATEWe strongly suggest you contact your roommate(s) before you arrive at Temple—you’ll have a lot to discuss and coordinate. You and your roommate(s) might become friends right away, or it might take some time; connecting before Move-in can make things easier when you begin living together.

You might try talking about

• hometown, family life and friends• favorite school activities• intended major at Temple• whether you’re a morning person or a night owl• clean or cluttered• music, movie and TV preferences• willingness to loan things (such as computers, clothes, a car or money)• feelings about overnight guests• if you’re working during college• what you’re like when you’re feeling down• what amuses and annoys you• how you like to relax• what you’re like when you first meet peopleRoommates will not agree on everything—and that’s okay! You will build a foundation for a good year together with a basic understanding of each other’s needs. In fact, we encourage you to complete a roommate agreement within the first few days of Move-in to establish a mutual consideration of roommate preferences.

The resident assistants (RAs) on your floor can also help you and your roommate(s) with the transition to life at Temple. RAs are students who live with you in the residence halls and are trained to assist roommates with concerns or conflicts.

Sometimes room or roommate assignments change from your initial assign-ment because of cancellations. Check myhousing.temple.edu throughout the summer for up-to-date assignments and roommate information.

7PRE-MEETING YOUR ROOMMATEPRE-MEETING YOUR ROOMMATE

MAKE ROOM

8 YOUR NEW HOME

YOUR NEW

HOME–ROOM FURNISHINGSYou will be provided with a bed frame and a mattress, a dresser, a desk, a chair, and a closet or wardrobe. All windows have shades, curtains or blinds. Your room(s) are not carpeted. Traditional and suite-style residence hall units are not equipped with cooking facilities; they have common-area kitchenettes with sinks and microwaves or stoves.

Information about room dimensions, floor plans and bed dimensions are also available at housing.temple.edu on the Residence Halls page in the Campus Living section.

BED DIMENSIONSTemple has twin-size beds installed in its residence halls.

STANDARD TWIN: 75" x 39"

• 1300 Residence Hall• 1940 Residence Hall

EXTRA-LONG: 80" x 39"

• Mitchell and Hilarie Morgan Hall• Johnson and Hardwick

residence halls• Peabody Hall• James S. White Hall• Temple Towers

APARTMENT UNITSApartment units are located in Temple Towers, on the fourth and fifth floors of 1300, and in Morgan Hall. They are equipped with living-room furniture and a dinette table or countertops with seating. Most kitchens are also equipped with a full-size refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, countertops and cabinets. Units in Temple Towers and 1300 also feature full-size stoves.

FLOOR PLANS AND ROOM DIMENSIONSFloor plans and room dimensions are available at housing.temple.edu on the Residence Halls page in the Campus Living section. Each building’s page contains its floor-plan overviews, room numbers and room types, diagrams for each room type, and estimated room dimensions.

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DECORATING YOUR ROOMCoordinate with your roommate(s) to decorate your room in a way that reflects your energy and style. Many rooms have bulletin boards or tack strips; use mounting putty (instead of nails or tacks) to hang things on the walls.

You are not permitted to paint, install carpeting (area rugs are allowed), hang wallpaper, apply contact paper or decals, hang items from ceiling pipes or fire-safety equipment, or alter university furniture in any way.

THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRING• alarm clock• fan• earphones• sheets, pillows, blankets

(see page 9 for bed dimensions)• wastebasket• pictures and posters• audio/MP3 player and

small speakers

• television• cable lock for a laptop• personal toiletries and

medications• cleaning supplies and laundry

detergent• personal appliances with

automatic shutoff features, such as an iron or a coffeemaker

• health insurance cardYou may only bring refrigerators that are less than 3.6 cubic feet and are ENERGY STAR–rated. You can contract through our preferred vendor, Campus Specialists, by visiting mymicrofridge.com.

THINGS NOT PERMITTED IN RESIDENCE HALLS• firearms or weapons, regardless of permits to carry• electrical appliances exceeding 50 watts, such as air conditioners,

space heaters, heat lamps or music amplifiers• candles, incense, aromatherapy oil burners, or any devices that use

halogen bulbs or have exposed heating elements, such as toasters, convection ovens, hot plates or tanning lamps

• personal microwaves, unless acquired through our selected vendor, Campus Specialties

• pets (other than certified service animals)• any materials or mechanisms for lofting or raising beds (blocks, lifts, or any

devices that raise the bed platform and legs above the standard height)• network equipment (wireless access points, routers and hubs) not issued

by Temple UniversityIf you have questions about a specific item and whether or not it is permitted in university housing, contact your front desk/Residential Life Office or refer to the Student Planner/Handbook provided during Move-in.

COMPUTERSThe TECH Center is a state-of-the-art technology facility with more than 700 computers available for student use on a 24-hour basis. Many students also find it convenient to have a personal computer in their room.

If you plan on buying a computer or software, take advantage of student discounts. To learn more and to view recommended system configura-tions, visit cs.temple.edu/shoppersguide.

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LAUNDRYWashers and dryers are available in every residence hall 24 hours a day. Halls are not equipped with change machines, so plan to have quarters or pay electronically using your Diamond Dollars account.

CABLE TVCable TV service is included in your room rate. The following limitations are imposed by Temple’s cable provider:

• There is one cable outlet per room, which requires connection to a receiver that is provided by Temple University.

• The receiver can provide a signal to one TV. A cable splitter will allow the same signal to be sent to multiple TVs, but each will receive the same channel signal selected at the receiver.

• It is strongly recommended that residents discuss TV use and ownership with their roommate(s) prior to arrival. You will need to provide a coaxial cable to connect your television to the cable receiver. Rooms receive an expanded basic cable package through Xfinity.

• Residents have an option to upgrade their cable package by entering into an agreement with our current cable service provider.

APPROVED VENDORS FOR FALL 2015

MICROFRIDGEYou may rent a refrigerator and microwave combination (a MicroFridge) through Campus Specialties, Temple’s preferred vendor. (Personal micro-waves are not permitted.) For more information, visit mymicrofridge.com. Campus Specialties will deliver your unit prior to Move-in.

For additional vendors, visit housing.temple.edu and consult the Fall 2015 Move-in page in the Resources and Services section.

PERSONAL PROPERTY INSURANCEConsult your family’s homeowners or renters insurance policy to understand the coverage you might have as a resident of university housing. If you do not have coverage, consider purchasing a renters insurance policy to protect your personal property. University insurance only covers university property. Temple University does not insure for damage or loss to your personal property.

For information about private insurance providers, visit the Resources and Services section of housing.temple.edu and click Fall and Spring Move-in, Your New Home and About Your Room.

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INTERNET SERVICETemple University is consistently rated one of the nation’s most-wired campuses. Wireless and wired internet services are available in all of Temple’s residence hall rooms.

PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER To access the internet, you will need to bring a computer running a Windows 7 (or later) operating system with at least 4GB RAM or Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (or later) operating system with at least 4GB RAM.

A computer from a major manufacturer is recommended, as technical assistance is not available for home-built systems. In addition, for wired internet service you will need an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. A 14-foot cable is usually adequate.

Before coming to campus

• obtain the latest Windows or Mac OS updates. For update instructions, visit cs.temple.edu/system-updates.

• remove any peer-to-peer file-sharing programs, such as BitTorrent. • remove illegally downloaded copyrighted materials, such as music and

video files, games, and software. (Files downloaded from peer-to-peer file-sharing programs generally contain illegal copyrighted materials.)

• leave any network equipment—such as wireless access points, routers and hubs—at home. They are not permitted in residence halls.

• review Temple’s network security policies (cs.temple.edu/policies). Penalties for not following those policies include, but are not limited to, suspension or termination of internet access and referral to the university disciplinary committee.

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FREE SOFTWARE RESOURCES• As a current student, you may download a free copy of Office 365 on

up to five PCs and Macs, and up to five compatible mobile devices. (Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription service offering the latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.) To learn more about Microsoft Office 365, visit cs.temple.edu/office.

• Temple also will provide you with a free version of Symantec Endpoint Protection antivirus and firewall software when you connect your computer in your room.

REQUESTING INTERNET SERVICEFor details about how to obtain internet access after moving in, visit cs.temple.edu/connect.

This site contains links to topics including

• setting up a wireless or wired connection (including requirements)• connecting a game console or media device• using Print on the Go wireless printingComputer Services staff will be available in residence hall lobbies during Move-in to assist you with setting up internet access.

If you have questions, contact the Computer Services Help Desk:

ONLINE: cs.temple.edu

IN PERSON: TECH Center, Room 106, Main Campus, 12th Street and Montgomery Avenue

BY PHONE: 215-204-8000

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14 GETTING CONNECTEDGETTING CONNECTED

TU READYTo learn more about emergency preparedness, please see the TU Student Checklist and visit temple.edu/tuready.

There are a number of important steps you can take to be TU Ready.

1. Confirm your contact information in TUportal to ensure you receive TU Alerts. If you do not live in a residence hall, update your local address.

2. Learn the vocabulary. Temple uses multiple emergency notification methods in the event of an incident, each designed for a specific need. The most commonly used notification is TU Alert.TU Alert is used to communicate information about on-campus incidents or disruptions of operations deemed emergencies that require immediate action on the part of students and staff. They’re sent as text messages to registered cellphones and emails to all Temple University accounts. Take a moment right now to register your cellphone and become TU Ready.Shelter in Place means stay inside, do not evacuate, and close all windows and doors until you’re notified that the area has been deemed safe again.Evacuation means to quickly and calmly exit the location you’re in. Do not use the elevators. Look for anyone who may need assistance to safely exit the building. Go to the designated rally point to check in.All Clear is the message that will be sent once emergency personnel have investigated the scene and determined that there is no known continuing threat to the community.

3. Add TU Alert as a contact in your cellphone. This allows you to identify when you are receiving a TU Alert. (These numbers do not receive calls.)CONTACT NAME: TU AlertMOBILE NUMBER: 215-777-7777TEXT ID: 24639

For more information about registering for emergency notifications and what you can do to be TU Ready, visit temple.edu/tuready.

TELEPHONE SERVICEAll Temple University residence-hall rooms include telephone service and a phone. With Temple’s telephone service, you can

• receive incoming calls,• make free five-digit, internal campus calls,• make free local, suburban and toll-free calls,• make emergency 911 calls (remember to dial 9-911), and• use a prepaid calling card to make long-distance and international calls.Any landline phone will work in the residence halls, with the exception of Morgan Hall. Students are permitted to bring their own phone or, if they prefer, to sign one out at move-in to install in their room. For more information about telephone service, visit cs.temple.edu/connect.

If you have questions, contact the Office of Telecommunications:

ONLINE: cs.temple.edu

BY PHONE: 215-204-7722 (1-7722)

TU READYEMERGENCY 911 CALLSTo make an emergency call using the telephone in your room, press 9-911 (you must press 9 twice). Your location will be automatically passed along to the 911 police dispatcher, which is not the case when using a cellphone.

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SETTLE IN

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See page 1 to learn about the meningitis vaccine and waiver process to ensure you are compliant before moving in.

MOVING IN–

Because more than 5,000 residents will populate university housing over the course of a few days, each resident is assigned a specific day and time to move in. Floors in most residence halls are further assigned to either morning or afternoon arrival times.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE 1. When checking in to your residence hall, unload your belongings directly

onto the sidewalk area. 2. Parking in front of the halls is limited; stay with your belongings while

someone else moves the vehicle to the lot reserved for move-in. 3. Report to the check-in area for your residence-hall assignment. 4. You will be asked to complete

• an Emergency Contact Form, including names, addresses and phone numbers of two people living at separate addresses who should be contacted in case of emergency. • a Room Condition Report, an inventory of your new room’s condition.

5. You will receive your room key and mailbox key or combination.

If you intend to arrive later than the designated Move-in dates, you must notify the Office of University Housing and Residential Life and your department of study. Email your intended arrival date to University Housing and Residential Life at housing@temple.edu before the semester begins. Failure to do so will place you in no-show status and jeopardize your room assignment.

It is not possible to move in earlier than stated without an early-arrival request, due by Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. Campus maps and driving directions to each residence hall and our Temple University–sponsored housing sites can be found online.

MOVE-IN HELPResident assistants and volunteers will provide directions and assistance while you move into housing and distribute room keys, mailbox codes and keys, and important documents.

We recommend bringing family or friends to assist you. Carts will be available to help you move your belongings. Using carts will require the borrower to leave a valid means of identification, like a driver’s license or a student ID, as a security deposit. If you fail to return your cart, you will be billed for its replacement.

MAKING THE MOST OF MOVE-IN DAYOnce you’re unpacked, harness the momentum of Move-in and dive into campus life.

• Connect your phone or internet.• Obtain a parking permit.• Buy your books.• Participate in Welcome Week activities

and Residential Life programs.

• Get to know your roommate(s).• Attend your first floor meeting.• Rest before classes start.

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MOVE–IN DININGDuring Move-in, dining centers will be open and new student residents will enjoy Move-in meal plans effective from lunch on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to lunch on Saturday, Aug. 22. One meal per meal period is provided. Fall-semester meal plans for all student meal plan subscribers will begin with dinner on Saturday, Aug. 22.

Guests are welcome at any dining center during Move-in but must pay for their meals.

DINING CENTERS There are three dining centers on Main Campus: the Louis J. Esposito Dining Center, located in Johnson and Hardwick Residence Halls; the Valaida S. Walker Food Court, located in the Howard Gittis Student Center; and the dining facility in Mitchell and Hilarie Morgan Hall. The Esposito Dining Center and the terrace level of the Morgan Hall facility serve food with all-you-care-to-eat options, while the Walker Food Court and street-level dining at Morgan Hall serve food à la carte with a meal equivalency.

Other dining locations across campus also accept meal plans. For more information about dining centers and meal plan options and schedules, visit TUdining.com.

ENHANCED ACCESS FEATURES AT MORGAN HALLIn addition to TUid cards, residents of Morgan Hall must also enter a four-digit passcode to access the building. Visit diamonddollars.temple.edu, click on the top link that reads Online Account Management, and log in using your AccessNet username and password. Once you are logged in to the Diamond Dollars site, click on the Morgan Hall Passcode logo (left) to set your password; this must be done prior to arriving to campus.

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MAILROOM AND POST OFFICEEach residence hall has a mailroom, at which you may receive letters and packages. You will be given either a key or a combination to your assigned mailbox during check-in. Larger packages are delivered and can be picked up at each residence hall’s front desk. It’s important that the room or apartment number is included on all letters and packages.

On Main Campus, there is a UPS Store on the lower level of the Student Center, where you can buy stamps and send express mail and regular packages. Mailing supplies can also be purchased in the campus bookstore, also in the Student Center.

Visit the Residence Halls page in the Campus Living section of housing.temple.edu to get on-campus mailing addresses and ensure proper delivery.

HOUSING.TEMPLE.EDUThe University Housing and Residential Life website was designed with one major goal in mind: helping you take charge of your experience, whether you want to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a member of the Temple community, discover ways to thrive as a student, or locate important places and people. Check it frequently for important dates and campus news as you prepare for the transition to your new home.

The complete Fall 2015 Move-in Guide is available in the Resources and Services section at housing.temple.edu and on the MyHousing website. The guide includes the following:

• instructions for your transition to living at Temple University

• scheduled Move-in dates and times

• campus maps• parking instructions• directions to your specific

residence hall

University Housing and Residential Life website Fall 2015 Move-in page

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EARLY-ARRIVAL REQUEST DEADLINESaturday, Aug. 1, 2015

You may ask to move in early by submitting an early-arrival request through housing.temple.edu by Aug. 1, 2015.

EARLY-ARRIVAL DATES AND TIMES Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

COSTYou will be required to pay a per diem charge for moving in early. The per diem charge ranges from $32 to $58 depending on the residence hall. The per diem rate sheet for early-arrival requests is available online in the Early-Arrival Process section under Resources and Services, on the University Housing website at housing.temple.edu.

MERCURY/RMSHousing on Demand is a suite of applications on the Temple website that gives you the power to manage all your on-campus housing decisions online. In August 2015, the Office of University Housing and Residential Life will release a new version of its housing management system, called Mercury/RMS. Through Mercury/RMS, you will be able to initiate a room change, make an early-arrival request or ask for an occupancy extension. Details about the new Mercury/RMS system will be available during Move-in.

GETTING STARTEDLog in to the MyHousing system via TUportal and click on the MyHousing application link. From the MyHousing Forms page (see page 5 in this brochure for details), log in to the Mercury/RMS system.

If you have questions, contact the Office of Assignments and Billing at 215-204-7184 or housing@temple.edu.

NEW HOUSING SYSTEMMercury will launch on Aug. 1, 2015.

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IMPORTANT DATES–

MOVE-IN DATES AND TIMES FOR NEW STUDENTSTuesday, Aug. 18, 2015 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

MOVE-IN DATE AND TIMES FOR LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIESMonday, Aug. 17, 2015 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

MOVE-IN DATES AND TIMES FOR RETURNING STUDENTSSaturday, Aug. 22, 2015 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

OCCUPANCY-EXTENSION REQUESTSAll residence halls are closed during vacation periods, with the exception of 1300, 1940, White Hall, Temple Towers, Morgan Hall and Podiatric Residence Hall.

Only students permanently assigned to these residence halls may submit requests for occupancy extensions.

DEADLINE DATES FOR OCCUPANCY-EXTENSION REQUESTSNov. 13, 2015 (Fall break, Nov. 21–Nov. 29)

Dec. 2, 2015 (Winter break, Dec. 16 – Jan. 10)

Feb. 19, 2016 (Spring break, Feb. 27 – March 6)

For more details related to housing occupancy extensions, visit the Extended Housing page in the Resources and Services section at housing.temple.edu.

ROOM-CHANGE PROCESSThere are three room-change periods during the academic year (see below). Students who want to change rooms must submit a room-change request via the online system during the week before each room change.

During the week of room change, you must meet with representatives from the Office of Assignments and Billing before starting the room-change process. You are also required to meet with Residential Life staff to proper-ly check in and out of your space.

Period Action Week

Fall 2015 Students submit Room- Aug. 24 Change Requests.

Room-Change Meetings begin. Aug. 31

Midsemester Students submit Room- Nov. 2 2015 Change Requests.

Room-Change Meetings begin. Nov. 9

Spring 2016 Students submit Room- Jan. 11 Change Requests.

Room-Change Meetings begin. Jan. 18

Note: Room-Change Meetings are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about University Housing and Residential Life policies, go to the Fall 2015 Move-in page in the Resources and Services section of housing.temple.edu.