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RESLIFE FAMILY
GUIDE
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Campus ResouRCes – LoCaL InsIght – heLpfuL InfoRmatIon
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contents
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6 | UVM ResLife GuideComprehensive advice, information for student success
6 | a Message from the Director
7 | The Department of residential Life
8 | resLife Staff
10 | resLife Contacts
12 | Dates to remember
14 | The housing Process
16 | residence halls
18 | Programmed housing Options
24 | Life On Campus
30 | ResourcesMust-have knowledge to navigate your way
30 | a Message from the Dean of Students
32 | Campus Map
34 | Life Off Campus
36 | Campus Services Directory
38 | Proud Supporters of UVM
Cover photo: Convocation and Twilight Induction ceremony on the UVM green
Photograph by Lindsay Hammond ‘14
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A Message from the DirectorWelcome to the university of Vermont and the Department
of residential life! We know that attending college today is
a family decision, and we are happy that your student and
family have chosen to join our campus community.
We understand that transitioning into college can be as overwhelming
for families as it is for students. That’s why we’ve published this guide. Inside you will find all you need to know about living on campus, as well as services, resources, and general information about living in and visiting Burlington.
The University of Vermont’s residential community is a place where we will provide your student with a solid foundation that will support those first steps into adulthood and social independence. Our mission emphasizes this, as we strive to foster an inclusive culture of student learning, personal growth, and community involvement.
We live our mission every day. Our live-in support staff consists of full-time professionals, graduate professionals, and undergraduate students, and each of our staff members plays a vital role in every student’s transition to UVM. furthermore, staff members at all levels of the department are trained to build and facilitate community, mentor and advise students, and respond to emergencies.
as the year unfolds, we encourage you to take full advantage of all the informational resources available to you. In addition to this guide, resLife provides every student with our Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms & Conditions, and we hope that you will take the time to read it. Our website is filled with information about our department and living on campus, and we also invite you to sign up for our electronic family newsletter.
If we’ve overlooked anything, or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our main office is located in robinson hall on redstone Campus (see our campus map) and is open Monday through friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On behalf of the entire resLife staff, I wish all students and families the best of luck at the University of Vermont.
Sincerely,
Dr. stacey A. MillerDirector of Residential LifeThe University of Vermont
MissionThe Department of residential Life’s mission is to foster an inclusive culture of student learning, personal growth, community involvement, and programming in order to develop a socially just and safe community of global citizens. To rEaCh our mission we will:
• Respect: Create an inclusive community where all perspectives are shared and valued, and individuals are expected to take responsibility for actions that impact themselves and others.
• Ethics: Instill ethical decision-making skills that support academic and personal integrity, inclusivity, diversity, and responsibility.
• Academics: Establish a residential environment that complements the academic mission and is an integral part of the educational experience.
• Collaboration: Build and maintain partnerships across the University and the greater Burlington area to optimize the holistic development of our residential community.
• Health & Wellness: Encourage all members of our residential community to engage in lifelong wellness by supporting healthy choices around mind, body, and spirit.
Commitment to InclusionWe, members of the Department of residential Life, are committed to creating and maintaining safe communities that welcome and accept people of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, classes, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, races, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, and veteran status.
We are committed to confronting situations of intolerance that result from a lack of respect, knowledge, or awareness. Whether these acts of intolerance are public or private, they harm the individual and community as a whole and are irreconcilable with the mission of the university.
Our goal is to instill respect and foster a sense of community that creates, promotes, and supports a socially just residential environment. Students, faculty, and staff are provided opportunities to understand, accept, and appreciate each other through various means including conversations, programming, advocacy, education, support, reflection, and relationship building.
The Department of Residential Life
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every residence hall at uVM has a team of staff members
dedicated to helping students throughout their residential
experience. residents are encouraged to utilize the support
and resources available to them from these individuals.
ResLife Staffhttp://reslife.uvm.edu/guide/staff
resident Advisors (rAs) resident advisors are returning undergraduate students who provide educational and social programming, and build strong communities. ras are the first point of contact for their residents and are trained to help connect them to any support they may need.
Assistant residence Directors (ArDs) assistant residence directors are full-time graduate students who split their time between the classroom and their live-in resLife duties. The arD assists the residence director (rD) in all matters pertaining to the management of a residential complex, which includes supporting students, supervising ras, communicating and implementing resLife policies, and advising student organizations.
residence Directors (rDs) residence directors are full-time student affairs professionals who live and work in a residential complex. They strive to establish an environment that fosters academic achievement, personal development, multicultural awareness, and the comfort and safety of residents. rDs supervise a group of ras and an arD, communicate and implement policies, and are available to respond to emergencies. In addition, they are a great resource for residents who may need to talk to someone about their transition to UVM, a roommate issue, or where to find support for their academic needs.
Assistant Directors (ADs) assistant directors are full-time student affairs professionals who supervise rDs and oversee several residential
complexes. They manage the training and selection processes for professional and ra staff, and are available to residents who have questions, issues, or concerns.
Office Managers (OMs) Office managers are full-time staff members who manage the main desk operations of residential complexes. They supervise desk staff, oversee mail delivery, manage room changes, and assist with maintenance requests. OMs know a lot about UVM as a whole and are a great resource for residents.
Custodial staff Every community member shares in the responsibility of keeping the residence halls safe and clean. Each residence hall has a team of custodial staff who take great pride in maintaining a safe and healthy living environment.
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Main Office—robinson hall
Department of residential Life University of Vermont robinson hall406 S. Prospect Street Burlington, VT 05405
Phone: (802) 656-3434 fax: (802) 656-1142 TTy: (802) 656-7922 Email: [email protected] Web: http://reslife.uvm.edu
Apartments and Family housing
apartments and family housing 36 Catamount Lane Colchester, VT 05466
Phone: (802) 654-1735 fax: (802) 654-1737 Email: [email protected] Web: http://reslife.uvm.edu
Athletic Campus harris/Millis Phone: (802) 656-2052
Living/Learning Center (L/L) Phone: (802) 656-4211
Marsh, austin, Tupper (MaT) Phone: (802) 656-2901
University heights north (Uhn) Phone: (802) 656-5550
University heights South (UhS) Phone: (802) 656-8822
Central Campus Chittenden, Buckham, Wills, and Converse (CBWC)
Phone: (802) 656-2959
North (Trinity) Campus
hunt, McCann, Mercy, Mcauley, ready, richardson, Sichel, and The Cottages
Phone: (802) 656-9640
Jeanne Mance Phone: (802) 656-2598
redstone Campus
Christie, Wright, Patterson, and Slade (CWPS)
Phone: (802) 656-3200
Mason, Simpson, hamilton, Coolidge, and redstone (MShCr)
Phone: (802) 656-3000
Wing, Davis, Wilks (WDW) Phone: (802) 656-2520
ResLife Contacts
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FALL 2013
halls Open for first-year Students friday, august 23
halls Open for returning Students Sunday, august 25
Classes Begin Monday, august 26
halls Close for Thanksgiving recess friday, november 22, 8 p.m.
Thanksgiving recess november 25-29
halls reopen Sunday, December 1
Classes End Wednesday, December 4
reading and Exam Period December 5-13
halls Close for Winter recess friday, December 13, 8 p.m.
December Commencement Saturday, December 14
SPRING 2014
halls reopen Sunday, January 12
Classes Begin Monday, January 13
Martin Luther king holiday Monday, January 20
Presidents’ Day holiday Monday, february 17
halls Close for Spring recess friday, february 28, 8 p.m.
Spring recess March 3-7
halls reopen Sunday, March 9
honors Day friday, april 18
Classes End Wednesday, april 30
reading and Exam Period May 1-9
halls Close for Summer friday, May 9, 8 p.m.
Commencement Sunday, May 18
2013-2014Dates to Remember
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Costs and FeesThe costs associated with living on campus include the room rate, meal plan, and Inter-residence association (Ira) fee. Total cost varies and is based on the room style and type of housing, as well as the meal plan selected. These rates are outlined in detail on the resLife website and in the housing and meal plan contract. Students are billed twice a year, in July and november, prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters.
Academic break housingDuring Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks, only a few residential complexes remain open. We recognize that some students cannot or choose not to travel away from campus during these break periods. Students interested in this option can preference academic break housing needs on their housing contract, but are not guaranteed a space in a specific residence hall. residents not living in break housing who would like to stay on campus must find residents of a break housing area willing to lend their room. There is an additional fee for break housing.
Minors Formall students who are under 18 when they complete their housing contract must also complete a housing contract consent form, which must be signed and submitted by a parent or guardian before the student can move in.
live-at-home request FormStudents who are able to live with a parent or guardian within a commutable distance from campus may want to live at home, and exceptions to their residency requirement will be considered. requests can be made using our live-at-home request form, and must be received by June 30. We do require a notarized statement from the parent or guardian for each academic year a student is required to live on campus.
Academic break housing
halls for 2013-2014*• Living/Learning Center• harris/Millis• The Cottages
*subject to change
Get Fit! There are two fitness facilities conveniently located in the residence halls:• Wright fitness Center
(on redstone Campus)• Mcauley fitness Center (on
north /Trinity Campus)
Memberships can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis each semester, or for the full year at a discounted rate.
Take a Tour from your Desk!Check our website to see all types of rooms around campus with our virtual tours of the residence hall.
housing and Meal Plan ContractEach student is required to complete a contract online before moving in to the residence halls. The Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms & Conditions is legally binding for the nine-month academic year. This document, which is located on our website, is a primary source of resLife policies and procedures and clearly describes a student’s responsibilities as a member of our residential community.
room AssignmentsStudents will be assigned to a room based, in part, on the preferences they select on their housing contract. Preferences include room type and basic lifestyle questions. first-time, first-year students enrolling in the fall semester may access their housing contract online beginning in mid-May. all contracts must be completed by June 30. Students will be notified of their housing assignments in mid-august.
Residency Requirement:
All first-time, first-year students are required to live on campus
for the first four semesters they are enrolled in classes.
The Housing ProcessResidency Requirement:
All first-time, first-year students are required to live on campus
for the first four semesters they are enrolled in classes.
The Housing Process
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Residence HallsWe house 5,000+ students on four campuses in ten residential complexes. Our complexes offer an assortment of single, double, and triple-occupancy rooms arranged in corridor and suite-style living.
Our residential communities support academic success and social and educational growth. residential complexes have study spaces, lounges, and kitchenettes where residents can collaborate on class projects, gather for residential programs, or prepare and share a meal together.
Every room is fully furnished with an extra-long twin bed (36”x 80”), a desk, a chair, and a dresser or wardrobe for each resident. Some people choose to loft their beds and many of the beds around campus can be lofted easily. residents of rooms without loftable beds can rent lofts from local vendors.
The main desk of each complex serves as a resource hub, where residents receive their mail and other deliveries, borrow recreational or cleaning equipment, and can find answers to all sorts of questions.
residential Technologyall student rooms are equipped with both wired and wireless Internet. Due to the popularity of cell phones, we do not have landline service in student rooms. however, all residence halls have at least one phone on each floor that residents are welcome to use to make outgoing local calls. To make long-distance calls, a pre-paid calling card is needed.
Accommodations for students with DisabilitiesresLife is committed to offering a home in our halls to students of all abilities and competencies. Our partnership with aCCESS (accommodation, Consultation, Collaboration, and Educational Support Services) exists so that all students can experience a barrier-free living and learning environment. Students who require a housing accommodation
should contact aCCESS upon acceptance to UVM. Comprehensive documentation is required for all requests and must be submitted by June 30 for consideration. Working together with aCCESS, we strive to accommodate all student requests.
Contact ACCess for information about campus accessibility, accommodations, and services at:
(802) 656-7753 or TTy (802) 656-3865 Web: http://www.uvm.edu/accessEmail: [email protected] is located in Living/Learning Center a170.
Fix-It residents can submit routine maintenance requests online with Fix-It, found at: http://reslife.uvm.edu
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Our residential communities support the educational mission of
the University by providing places to study and get together. The
social and educational programming in our halls demonstrates our
commitment to learning — both inside and outside the classroom.
Programmed Housing Options
residential learning CommunitiesLiving in a residential learning community (rLC) is a great choice for students interested in merging living and learning into one common setting. an rLC is a programmed housing option designed to integrate academic learning and community living, involving staff and faculty in the process. Living together with others who share common interests and ideals offers students the opportunity to become a part of something tied to the world outside the University.
The goals of rlCsEach community is designed to achieve the same goals: one, to make it possible for students who share common interests and ideals to live together in an environment where each student can feel part of a true community; and two, to engage the whole student by joining together in one place and in an intentional manner the intellectual, ethical, and social aspects of college life. In addition, each residential community works diligently to ‘leverage’ the opportunities it offers,
for students who wish to be part of a more intentionally designed community of learning, there is a range of programmed housing options, from residential learning communities and Living/Learning Center programs to special-interest housing. The College of arts and Sciences also offers their first-year students several residentially based programs.
by linking each of its students not only to his or her particular learning community but also to the larger world beyond the campus. In this way, students, faculty, and staff interact outside the classroom, the lab, or the office, joining campus learning with life experiences. This encourages the pursuit of knowledge as a lifetime activity.
Current rlCs are:• arts Initiative• Dewey house for Civic Engagement• Global Village• Greenhouse: The Environmental
residential Learning Community• health & Wellness• honors College (see details)
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Health & Wellness is a place to engage. Join us for activities (yoga class, Bite Club, craft night, breakfast club…); explore Vermont with Field Trips (camping, moonlight hikes, apple-picking, rock climbing…); get to know your Community (family Dinner, Game night…), and invest in your Academics, together with folks interested in exploring the six domains of health and wellness (physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental). read more at: http://www.uvm.edu/~hwrlc
GreenHouse is a place to… Be in community with a diverse group of students who share a passion for living. Explore forests, farms and communities of the Winooski river Watershed. Cultivate deeper relationships with the natural and human systems of which we are a part. read more at:http://www.uvm.edu/~ghrlc
Explore a community of language and cultural houses, each with diverse programming. Learn through special guest lectures, interactive dialogue, field trips, music/dance workshops, and social gatherings. Interact through formal and informal contacts among students, faculty, and staff within the Global Village. read more at: http://www.uvm.edu/~gvrlc
living/learning Center ProgramsThe Living/Learning Center, which opened in 1973, is the original residential learning community at UVM. Providing a unique, suite-style living arrangement, the Center is comprised of up to 45 residential programs created and implemented by students, faculty, and staff. Each program enrolls between ten and 30 students who share a common interest in such topics as music, art, science and technology, and diverse cultures. Program members follow a year-long schedule of activities focused around the theme of their program. activities may include guest lectures, field trips, community service projects, program dinners, social gatherings, independent study/research, and films. The Living/Learning Center hosts an art gallery, computer lab, music practice room, pottery and photography studios, classrooms, a fireplace lounge, two dining facilities, faculty apartments and offices, and administrative office spaces. a complete list of Living/Learning programs can be found at: http://www.uvm.edu/llcenter/programs.
Full-Year residential Integrated
Programs – College of
Arts and sciences
• Integrated fine arts Program
• Integrated humanities Program
• Integrated Social Sciences Program
• Integrated Study of Earth and the Environment Program
first-year students in the College of arts and Sciences have the option of applying to participate in one of four full-year interdisciplinary TaP programs. Participants in these programs live together in special residential communities, where students can easily expand their circle of friends.
The Arts Initiative is a vibrant community where you can… Explore your interest in the creative, visual, and performing arts; Cultivate your
creativity through gallery exhibits, field trips, artist workshops, and social gatherings; Celebrate the arts through formal and informal connections with faculty, staff, and artists within the wider UVM and Burlington communities. read more at: http://www.uvm.edu/~airlc
Members of the Dewey house community: Work together to make sustained and positive contributions to the community through actions of civic engagement; Learn together in seminars designed to increase skills in civic engagement, leadership, and public speaking; and Live together to build a strong, collaborative, and dynamic community. read more at: uvm.edu/~dhrlc
Current RLCs Include:
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Students in these programs take four to six connected courses taught by faculty members from different departments. These programs provide added depth, integrate the perspectives of faculty members from different disciplines, and more fully develop students’ creative and expressive abilities. admission is by application.
special-Interest housingSpecial-interest communities provide options for students who wish explore a common interest with their peers. Students living in these themed communities are collectively responsible for initiating activities that help expand their understanding of the theme.
Available to all students:
• The rainbow Cottage is a comfortable housing alternative for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students (housed in the Cottages).
• S.a.f.E. (Substance and alcohol-free Environment) is a tightly knit community where members participate in community service projects that promote substance-free lifestyles (housed in redstone hall).
• Gender neutral housing is an option for students who are transgendered; discovering their gender identity; gay, lesbian, bisexual or intersex; uncomfortable with a same-gendered roommate; or more comfortable with a roommate of a different gender.
Available to returning students only:
• Slade Environmental Cooperative is an environmentally friendly, socially conscious community committed to sustainable living (housed in Slade hall).
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Dining services
University Dining Services (UDS) at UVM,
managed by Sodexo Campus Services,
serves the campus community’s diverse
dining needs. UDS demonstrates their
commitment to social responsibility by
partnering with local/regional growers
and producers to supply sustainable
dining options across campus. They
offer a wide range of menu items that
give students ample options for creating
nutritious, balanced meals. Students
requiring alternative dining choices due to
allergies, ethnic or religious observances,
food intolerances, or other dietary needs
should contact UDS to review the dining
options designed to meet their needs.
all residential students are required to
Life On Campus
Ways for Residents to Get Involved
• Join Hall Council: Plan hall events and advocate for student voices in the residence hall community.
• Participate in Inter-Residence Association (IRA): Provide input on such issues as campus safety, room selection, transportation, and hall programs.
• Consider becoming a Resident Advisor (RA): Learn practical leadership skills, enjoy opportunities for personal growth, and make a difference in the residential community.
• Consider joining National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH): Be part of a selective group of high-achieving students who exemplify scholarship, leadership, service, and recognition.
• Get a ResLife Work-Study Job: Work-study positions are available at res hall main desks, in our central office, or in either one of our fitness centers.
• Become an Eco-rep: Promote environmental stewardship and help educate our residents about eco-issues.
choose a meal plan. There are several
meal plan options that vary in cost and
access to dining facilities. regardless of
which meal plan is selected, students
will be able to take advantage of all
the Sodexo dining locations across
campus, from unlimited resident dining
access to retail and take-out options.
find up-to-date information on
meal plan options as well as costs
and fees at: http://uds.uvm.edu.
Developing a respectful Community Living in a residence hall can be one of
the most rewarding aspects of the UVM
experience. Students may never again
come in contact with such a variety of
individuals in one community. residence
halls provide an opportunity for
students to develop an appreciation
for and understanding of differences
between themselves and others.
Community development begins during
the very first week of the semester
when ras hold floor meetings to
create community living agreements.
During these meetings, students
engage in conversation about the
value of making informed decisions
and taking responsibility for the
communities in which they live and
learn. The community living agreement
is meant to establish standards to
address issues such as noise, guests,
respect of common spaces, etc.
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Student Leadership Opportunities
• Peer tutoring or advising
• Student Government association
• Music and theatre events
• Service-Learning
• Volunteering in the community
• More than 100 clubs and organizations, including intramurals and club sports
• Twenty nCaa Division I athletic teams
Got Cat$cratch?Cat$cratch converts University ID cards into debit cards that can be used at many locations both on and off campus. See where CatScratch dollars can be used at: http://www.uvm.edu/~catcard.
CatAlert UVM’s rapid emergency notification system sends a text message and email in the event of a campus emergency.
Staying Safe in the Halls and On Campus
although the UVM campus is a very safe
place to live, it is important for residents
to take an active role in protecting
and taking care of themselves, their
community, and their property.
In the Halls:
• Student living spaces locked 24/7
• Police Services and hall
staff on call 24/7
• Centrally monitored fire/
CO alarm systems
• automatic sprinklers
• Land-line phones on every floor
• Policies prohibiting alcohol
and illegal substances
• Policies prohibiting covering
sprinklers or heat sensors
On Campus:
• On and off-campus shuttle buses
• Well-lit main pathways
between buildings
• Catalert emergency
notification system
• Blue Light emergency phones
Here are some highlights of how we help keep students safe:
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� be aware of your property
� Purchase renters’ insurance
� Give a second thought to sharing your schedules and photos on Facebook or other social networking sites
� Keep your phone charged and with you
� sign up for CatAlert
� Keep your room key and student ID separate
� lock your room and carry your key with you at all times
� lock your bike whenever you are not using it
� register your bike, computer, and other valuables with uVM Police services at: http://www.uvm.edu/police
� Talk to roommate(s) about the security of your room
� Walk in groups, especially after dark
safety Checklist for residents:
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RESOURCES
Dear Parents and Families:
UVM is excited to welcome your student, and also you, into our community. One of the great things about UVM is its connection to our wonderful host city, Burlington. Our students, during their time at UVM, become important and active members of the greater Burlington community, with all of the life, career, and social activities and opportunities that make it one of the best places to live and work in the U.S.a.
Burlington is a city of neighborhoods where students live side-by-side with families with young children, seniors, professionals, and working people. Students who live on campus will have many opportunities to go through these neighborhoods on their way to Church Street in downtown Burlington, the Waterfront, or other places in the City. as new students explore the City they are often unaware of their impact on their neighbors, from the noise coming from groups walking late at night to the disruptive behavior that is often fueled by alcohol use (yelling, public urination, littering, property destruction). Our off-campus students are also impacted by large groups of on-campus students looking for parties who are denied access and remain on the street where their noise level attracts
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sincerely,
David NestorDean of StudentsUniversity of Vermont
A Message from the Dean of Students
Sharon BushorCity Councilor, Ward 1 & Community Coalition Member
Julian GolfariniPresident, Student Government Association University of Vermont
police attention. UVM and the City have been working together to eliminate these problems and to create safer and healthier neighborhoods for all. We invite our new students and their parents to be partners with us in these efforts.
as you talk with your student about living in the UVM and Burlington community, please share the message of care and concern about both their safety and their neighbors’ well-being. Students living
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in Burlington live on a two-way street, where youth, enthusiasm, and vitality intersect with responsibility and care. your role in reinforcing responsible and respectful behavior is essential, and both UVM and the City are here to help.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student and Community relations at:http://www.uvm.edu/livingoffcampus or call (802) 656-1103.
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Votey Hall
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Buckham HallChittenden Hall
Fletcher Allen Health Care (FAHC) (MCHV Campus)
Wills Hall
Converse Hall
Dana Medical Library
Rowell Hall
State HealthDepartment
Benedict Auditorium
Hills Agricultural Science
12 Colchester AveOuting Club
John Dewey
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Jeanne Mance Hall
34 South Williams St
Fletcher Allen Health Care (FAHC) (UHC Campus)
31 S. Prospect St Nicholson House Waterman
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425 Pearl StStudent & Women's Health Clinic
70 South Williams St Booth House
Englesby House
109 South Prospect St Annex
Wheeler House
109 South Prospect St
Williams Hall Old Mill
Lafayette Hall
Billings LibraryIra Allen
Chapel
Lecture Hall
Torrey Hall
PerkinsHall
Cook Physical Sciences
Angell LectureCenter
Royall Tyler Theatre
Morrill Hall
Bailey/Howe Library
Marsh Life Sciences
Sta�ord HallHeadhouse
Greenhouse
Aiken Center
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Johnson House
Adams Building
Living/LearningCenter
Allen House
475-479 Main St
481Main St
Pomeroy Hall
194 S. Prospect StAdmissions O�ce
308 South Prospect St
322 South Prospect St
178 S. Prospect St
Bittersweet House
Grasse Mount
61 Summit Street
Wilks Hall
Redstone Apartments(Privately Owned Student Housing)
Slade Hall
448South Prospect St 474
Christie HallBlundell House
Coolidge Hall Mason Hall
DavisHall
Hamilton Hall Wing Hall
Simpson HallRedstone Hall
Music Building
Southwick Hall
Christ Church Presbyterian
Catholic Center(Newman Center,St. Augustine’s)
Patrick-Forbush-Gutterson Complex
Harris-Millis Commons
HarrisHallMillis
HallAustin Hall
Marsh HallTupper Hall
Robinson Hall
James M. Je�ords Hall
Police Services & Physical Plant
280 East AvenueIMF/Library Storage
Centennial Court Faculty & Sta� Apartments(Privately Owned) UVM Rescue
282 East AvenueLibrary Research Annex
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University of Vermont34
RESOURCES
here is some important information for new burlington residents:
• The city’s noise ordinance is enforced 24 hours a day, with quiet hours designated from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (fines are $300-$500 per violation and the third violation is criminal.)
• The city enforces alcohol, trash, parking, and other quality-of-life ordinances. (fines are $50-$1,000 per violation.)
• Both UVM and the Burlington police vigorously enforce local and state laws and notify UVM’s Center for Student Ethics and Standards about all off-campus violations. find more information on the City’s ordinances at: http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us.
The City and uVM are also concerned about your student’s safety and invite you to visit the following resources:
• UVM Police Services and the Burlington Police Department for prevention and protection advice.
• Off-Campus Living Survival Guide for valuable information on community services, Burlington ordinances, Vermont State laws, and resources.
• UVM’s Think, Care, Act website, which includes information on safety-related service and programs at UVM.
• Two-Way Street video, which discusses students and other neighbors living together.
• Off-Campus Late-Night Shuttle Schedule for information on how to get to and from campus safely.
• Statement of Expectations for Off-Campus Students for information on UVM expectations for off-campus behavior.
• Office of Student and Community Relations, which has information on navigating life off campus, connecting with the local community, and working together to create healthier and safer neighborhoods at: http://www.uvm.edu/~stdcmrel/.
Life Off Campus
University of Vermont36 www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 37
rESOUrCES rESOUrCES
Department Campus Location Phone Website
UVM Information (802) 656-3131 http://www.uvm.edu/
Academic Support Programs
Living/Learning Center,
244 Commons
(802) 656-4075 http://www.uvm.edu/aspprogs/
ACCESS (Accommodation, Consultation, Collaboration, and Educational Support Services)
Living/ Learning Center a170
(802) 656-7753 http://www.uvm.edu/access
Admissions 194 S. Prospect St. (802) 656-3370 http://www.uvm.edu/admissions
ALANA (African, Latino[a], Asian & Native American) Student Center
Blundell house, 342 S. Prospect St.
(802) 656-3819 http://www.uvm.edu/alanastudentcenter
Alumni and Parent Relations
Grasse Mount, 411 Main St.
(802) 656-2010 http://alumni.uvm.edu/
Athletic Ticket Office Patrick Gym (802) 656-4410 http://www.uvm.edu/~sportspr
Athletics Patrick Gym (802) 656-3074 http://www.uvm.edu/athletics
Bookstore Davis Center (802) 656-3290 http://uvmstore.uvm.edu/
Campus Services Directory
Department Campus Location Phone Website
Career Services Living/Learning Center E140
(802) 656-3450 http://www.uvm.edu/career
CATcard Office Davis Center (802) 656-4509 http://www.uvm.edu/~catcard
Center for Cultural Pluralism
allen house, 461 Main St.
(802) 656-8833 http://www.uvm.edu/~ccpuvm
Center for Health and Wellbeing
Primary Care, 425 Pearl St.
(802) 656-3350 http://www.uvm.edu/~chwb
Center for Student Ethics and Standards
nicholson house, 41 S. Prospect St.
(802) 656-4360 http://www.uvm.edu/cses
Computer Helpline (802) 656-2604 http://www.uvm.edu/it/help/
Computer Depot (in bookstore)
Davis Center (802) 656-3067 http://www.uvm.edu/it/depot/
Continuing Education 322 S. Prospect St. (802) 656-2085 http://www.uvm.edu/~learn
Counseling & Psychiatry Services (CAPS)
Jacobs house,146 S. Williams St.
(802) 656-3340 http://www.uvm.edu/~chwb/psych
Dudley H. Davis Center 590 Main St. (802) 656-1204 http://www.uvm.edu/daviscenter
Dean of Students Office
nicholson house, 41 S. Prospect St.
(802) 656-3380 http://www.uvm.edu/~dos
Dining Services robinson hall, 406 S. Prospect St.
(802) 656-4664 http://uds.uvm.edu/
International Education Living/Learning Center B162
(802) 656-4296 http://www.uvm.edu/~oies
Learning Cooperative Living/Learning Center,
244 Commons
(802) 656-4075 http://www.uvm.edu/~learnco
LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Ally) Center
allen house, 461 Main St.
(802) 656-8637 http://www.uvm.edu/~lgbtqa
Library (Bailey/Howe) Central Campus (802) 656-2023 http://library.uvm.edu/
Meal Plan Office Living/Learning Center a110
(802) 656-2945 http://uds.uvm.edu/plans_office.html
Office of Student and Community Relations
Pearl house, 12 Colchester ave.
(802) 656-1103 or -9405
http://www.uvm.edu/livingoffcampus
Police Services 284 East ave. (802) 656-3473 (fIrE)
http://www.uvm.edu/~police
Print and Mail Services Davis Center 101C (802) 656-5886 http://www.uvm.edu/~pmc
Registrar 360 Waterman Building
(802) 656-2045 http://www.uvm.edu/registrar
Student Financial Services
221 Waterman Building
(802) 656-5700 http://www.uvm.edu/sfs
Student Life Davis Center 310 (802) 656-2060 http://www.uvm.edu/~slife
Transportation and Parking
38 fletcher Place (802) 656-8686 http://www.uvm.edu/~tpswww
Women’s Center 34 S. Williams St. (802) 656-7892 http://www.uvm.edu/~women
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Where TO shOP
254 South Union Street Guest House254 S. Union St.Burlington, VT 05401(802) 862-7843www.254southunion.comWalk to UVM, downtown and waterfront. Private bath, private entrance, queen beds, beautiful gardens, hBO, Showtime, Wi-fi and welcome snacks.Please see ad on p 14.
Green Mountain Suites Hotel401 Dorset St.South Burlington, VT 05403(866) 337-1616www.greenmountainsuites.comUnparalleled value; considered
Burlington’s most distinctive all Suite hotel. you will feel like a four star guest in a boutique Vermont country Inn.Please see ad on Inside Front Cover.
Hilton Burlington60 Battery St.Burlington, VT 05401(802) 658-6500www.burlington.hilton.comhilton Burlington welcomes parents and families to beautiful downtown Burlington, VT. Stay hilton. Go Everywhere.Please see ad on p 10.
Shelburne Camping Area4385 Shelburne rd.Shelburne, VT 05482 (802) 985-2540www.shelburncamping.comyour Vermont destination to day travel. 5 miles south of UVM. Campsites, kitchenette, and camper rentals. 1 mile to Shelburne Museum, Champlain.
Willow Pond Farm B&B133 Cheesefactory Ln.Shelburne, VT 05482(802) 985-8505www.virtualcities.com/vt/willow.htmfurnished with antiques, orientals and handmade quilts, rooms have garden, pond and mountain views. all have private baths. 10 min to UVM.
WhAT TO see & DO
Above Reality Inc. Hot Air Balloons(meeting point only) 71 Essex WayEssex, VT 05452(802) 899-4007www.BalloonVermont.comSoar in a hot air balloon over the spectacular VT skyline and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Makes memories that will last forever. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science CenterOne College St.
Burlington, VT(877) 324-6386www.echovermont.org70 species of live animals, over 100 interactive exhibits, plus traveling exhibits. Visit EChO and enjoy a wide variety of topics for all ages.Please see ad on p 30.
Shelburne Vineyard and Wine Tasting Room6308 Shelburne rd.Shelburne, VT 05482(802) 985-8222
http://shelburnevineyard.com/Taste our award-winning wines. Tour our State-of-the-art winery. Picnic and Explore the vineyard! Open every day 11-5. Souvenir wineglass.
Stowe Vermont(888) 265-7321www.gostowe.coma world away, but just around the corner. Vermont’s favorite vacation destination is only 40 minutes from UVM! Don’t miss it!Please see ad on p 29.
Burton Snowboards Flasghip Store80 Industrial Pkwy.Burlington, VT 05401(802) 660-3200www.burton.com/storesThe Burton Snowboards flagship Store: schooled in Vermont tradition. featuring the best snowboard gear, outerwear and streetwear in town.Please see ad on p 19.
City Market82 S. Winooski ave.Burlington, VT 05401(802) 861-9700www.CityMarket.coopCity Market, Onion river Co-op, is a community-owned food cooperative open 363 days per year from 7am-11pm.
Dell(800) 695-8133www.Dell.com/DellU/ShopnowUniversity of Vermont students get the Best Price Guarantee, member-exclusive offers, discounts on electronics and accessories, and Dell advantage access for upgraded 2nd day shipping and 5% back with a Dell Promo e-Gift Card.Please see ad on p 4.
From-Mom.com Care Packagesstore.universityparent.com/gift-basketsShow your student how much you miss them by sending a great care
package right to their door. Made by college students, for college students. Many different package options!Please see ad on p 23.
Healthy Living Market and Cafe222 Dorset St.South Burlington, VT 05403(802) 863-2569www.healthylivingmarket.comSpecializing in local, fresh and organic food, full and eclectic cafe, espresso, juice and smoothie bar. Order your student’s groceries online!Please see ad on p 22.
Klinger’s Bakery & Cafe10 farrell St.So Burlington, VT 05495(802) 860-6322www.klingersbread.comEuropean style Bakers of artisan Breads, Cakes and Pastries. We deliver Custom Cakes to UVM students and staff! Visit our cafe or website.
L&M CARESPO BOX 1625Miller Place, ny 11764(855) 609-4466www.lm-cares.comL&M Cares is a care package company that provides a simple way to send packages to their children.Please see ad on p 36.
sTuDeNT serVICes
Academic Support Programs(802) 656-4075www.uvm.edu/aspprogsWe are a community of staff and students whose purpose is to foster academic growth and equal access to education for all students.Please see ad on p 12.
Everywhere Taxi of Vermont55 Wilmington rd.Colchester, VT 05446(802) 238-4121www.everywheretaxi.comTaxi and car service. BTV. amtrak station. Bus station. ferries. Plattsburgh. Middlebury. Burlington to Montreal. Low cost shuttle service.Please see ad on p 9.
Lake Champlain Ferries1 king St.Burlington, VT 05401(802) 864-9804www.ferries.comWe offer 3 ferry crossings across
beautiful Lake Champlain. Grand Isle, VT-Plattsburgh; ny Burlington, VT-Port kent, ny; and Charlotte, VT-Essex, ny.
People’s United BankUVM Dudley h. Davis Center590 Main St.Burlington, VT 05401(802) 656-3508www.peoples.comEnjoy the convenience of banking with People’s United Bank, the only full service bank on the UVM Campus.Please see ad on p 35.
Transportation and Parking Services(802) 656-8686www.uvm.edu/tps/parkingOur goal is to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective transportation and parking services that facilitate convenient access to the University by students, faculty, staff, and visitors.Please see ad on p 28.
UVM Center for Health & Wellbeing425 Pearl St.Burlington, VT 05401(802) 656-3350www.uvm.edu/healthThe Center for health and Wellbeing is committed to the medical, counseling and wellness needs of today’s diverse population of students.Please see ad on back Cover.
Vermont Moving & Storage, Inc.276 E. allen St., Suite 6Winooski, VT 05452(802) 655-6683www.VTMoving.comWe offer the popular UVM Summer Storage Program! Moving and storage services, packing materials, packing and shipping services! Call today!Please see ad on p 17.
NetCakes(203) 799-7106www.netcakes.comGift cakes ordered online and shipped to anyone in the 48 states! Order your custom, made from scratch and fresh cake today. Perfect gift for college students! Please see ad on p 34.
University Mall155 Dorset St.So. Burlington, VT 05403(802) 8631066www.umallVT.comVermont’s largest enclosed shopping mall offers over 70 stores and restaurants, free parking and easy access off I-89. Only 1/4 mile from UVM.Please see ad on p 3.
University Parent College Laundry Bagstore.universityparent.comEssential for every college student! Our heavy-duty canvas laundry bag, with storage pockets and a load divider, is guarante ed to last 4 years. available in black or gray.Please see ad on p 11.
XFINITY1 (800) XfInITywww.xfinity.comXfInITy TV, XfInITy InTErnET, XfInITy VOICE, and XfInITy hOME. Call 1-800-XfInITy today!Please see ad on p 13.
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