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Summer 2012 Issue 22

Dear Students and Families: We hope you are enjoying your summer. Hopefully, you have had plenty of opportunities to create long-lasting memories with family and friends. If you’re anything like us, you’ve likely spent at least a little bit of your summer looking forward to an exciting school year at Iowa State! While you’ve hopefully been enjoying some time in the sun, we’ve been at work preparing for the first step in your official Cyclone

experience. It all starts with move-in day and we’re proud to be the departments who get to welcome you to the cardinal and gold campus! In this newsletter, you’ll find some helpful information to get you acquainted with the move-in process as well as an understanding of what you can expect from our departments this fall. We’re more than just a place to live or eat. We’re here to create a community, to foster

new friendships, and to encourage our students to learn and to grow. We hope you see this the moment you stop foot on campus! As always, if you have any questions, we’re happy to hear from our students and families. Please feel free to contact us at 515-294-2900 or [email protected] and [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you this fall. Go Cyclones!

Pete EnglinDirectorDepartment of Residence

Nancy LevandowskiDirectorISU Dining

Letter from the directors

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The Department of Residence wants to make your day in Ames as stress-free as possible. Along with this newsletter is an insert that explains the move-in process and provides you with two parking passes for your vehicles during your assigned move-in day. Please be sure to review these materials to help make your move-in day a smooth experience.

Parking Passes & Moving In

Destination Iowa State is a three-day program held Aug. 16-18 for new freshmen and transfer students that will introduce you to the people, places, and things you will need most while living in Ames. Make new friends, win prizes, score free food, explore campus,

Destination Iowa Statehave fun, and enjoy the adventure while you become familiar with campus! If you didn’t get a chance to sign up at orientation or would like to check out the schedule of events, visit www.admissions.iastate.edu/destination. Please register by August 1.


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Dates to Remember

August 14Move in for new students with even room numbers; Meal plan begins

August 15Move in for new students with odd room numbers

August 16-18Destination Iowa State! New and transfer students will make friends, learn how to navigate campus and start off on the path to academic success at ISU. To learn more about the program or to register visit www.admissions.iastate.edu/destination.

August 20Classes begin

August 24Last day to change meal plans for the fall semester

September 3University holiday, no classes

Cyclone Family Weekend!October 12-14What a great time to visit your favorite ISU student!Sponsored by the ISU Parents’ Association, you can enjoy Cyclone Tailgate, college receptions, Sunday brunch and more! Online registration for Cyclone Family Weekend is available at www.familyweekend.iastate.edu!

Don’t Miss MAP-Works

For some students, it’s the class work. For others, it’s making new friends or managing time or money. Each student faces different challenges when they come to campus. That’s why the Department of Residence offers MAP-Works, an online assessment tool designed to help students make a successful transition to life at Iowa State. Utilized by over 85% of on-campus, first-year, first-time freshmen, MAP-Works is a 20 minute assessment that helps students identify areas where they may or may not struggle in their transition to college. Offered early in the fall semester, MAP-Works allows students to get instant assessment results they can share with their hall director or academic advisor. With the information they provide from their assessment, ISU staff can connect them with the on-campus resources they need

to achieve long-term academic and personal success. It is the Department of Residence’s goal to provide a community that supports students’ learning and development. MAP-Works is just one of many resources provided to students while they live on campus. Students who participated in the MAP-Works assessment during Fall 2011 recorded final GPAs .37 higher than those who did not complete the assessment. Whether it’s connecting your student to the Hixson-Lied Academic Success Center or simply taking the time to talk or to introduce your student to new opportunities, we’re here to help your student succeed. Encourage your student to participate in MAP-Works as the first step in a successful journey to graduation day!

Online Assessment Tool Helps Freshmen Adjust to College Life


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Before it’s time to gather up some belongings and bring your student to his or her new Cyclone home, have your student take one more look at his or her meal plan. To help you finalize your meal plan selection, here are a few answers to the most commonly asked meal plan questions.

What’s the best way to determine which meal plan my student should use?

If your student is required to have a meal plan, take some time and figure out how many meals your student typically eats in a week. Knowing how often your student will be on campus over weekends and how often they will eat a full breakfast will help you decide which option will work best. For example, if your student eats two meals each day and an apple

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for breakfast, the Gold plan’s roughly 14 meals per week would be a great choice.

Can I still change my meal plan?

You have all summer to change your meal plan up until Aug. 24. Any meals you eat between Aug. 14 and 24 will be charged to your meal plan regardless of which one you select. After Aug. 24, you can upgrade your plan to one with more meals, but you cannot change your meal plan to one with fewer meals. However, meal blocks and Dining Dollar$ can still be added.

What if my student has classes over lunch or dinner? What are the options?

Union Drive Marketplace and Conversations Dining both offer continuous service throughout the day. Plus, they can always grab a meal bundle at one

of six ISU Dining retail locations.

Is there a “to-go” option?

Yes, your student can purchase an ISU Dining To-Go Container for $6 and use it in any of our dining centers. Meal bundles are also to go!

Do you offer any assistance to students with special dietary needs?

Yes, we can help your student with food allergies, dietary restrictions, or any other type of dietary need. For food allergies, your student can contact Sue Philbrook at 515-294-4155 or [email protected] to plan weekly menus. Contact your dining center manager for menus featuring other dietary needs.Additionally, nutritional content is posted on our website, in our dining centers, and on some of our retail products.

What’s the best meal plan for you?Read through our FAQ and guide

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Dining Dictionary

Your Options

Dining Dollars (D$)

Meal Bundle

Markets

Guest Pass

Farm to ISU

NetNutrition

AccessPlus

These can be spent like cash at any ISU Dining location. They expire at the end of the spring semester each year.

Log onto your AccessPlus to change your meal plan, add Dining Dollar$, or to see your remaining meal balance

Convenience Stores that offer beverages, snacks, and meals on the go.

An online program that includes the nutritional information of the food served on campus. netnutrition.dining.iastate.edu/NetNutrition

A variety of meals offered as another way to use your meals for the week. Generally include one entree, three sides, and a drink.

Five of your meals each semester are designated to use for guests in the dining centers. If you choose not to use these for guests, you can use them for yourself.

ISU Dining’s commitment to purchasing local, sustainable, agriculture products. Farm to ISU strengthens Iowa’s local economy.

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