moving in Hello new Bentley student We hope you’re excited about beginning your Bentley career! In the Residential Center, we’re eagerly anticipating your arrival, but before you actually get here, we’d like to provide you with some information that should make your move-in day smoother. Please read this brochure carefully. It’s been written to ease your transition to campus living, and to answer some commonly asked questions. If you have questions that are not answered in this brochure, please contact us directly, and we’ll do our best to help. We can be reached at 781.891.2148 or at housing@bentley.edu. important dates First Year Student Move In: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mid-Semester Mini-Break for Undergraduate Students Saturday, October 12, through Tuesday, October 15 Residence Halls remain open, meal plan continues Thanksgiving Holiday Break Wednesday, November 27, through Sunday, December 1 Residence Halls remain open, Seasons Dining Hall closed End of Semester Closing Thursday, December 19, 6:00 p.m. Residence Halls close for Winter Break ROOMMATE SELECTION Room and roommate assignments were sent to your Bentley email address in early August. Most roommates are assigned randomly for first-year students and transfer students. If you requested a specific roommate on your housing application, every effort will be made to accommodate such requests, but please know that other factors may also play a role in determining roommate pairings. LIVING WITH ROOMMMATES Communication is the key to most successful roommate relationships. Your initial communication should take place once you’ve received your room and roommate assignment. It will be helpful to reach out and talk/text/write with your roommate about the basics of the move-in process. You may want to discuss what items you each plan to bring to campus so that you can avoid duplication and make the most of your move-in day. RESIDENT ASSISTANTS (RAs) RAs are returning students who live on residential floors and serve as resources to floor and building communities. Your RA is involved in the preparation of your floor for your arrival, can provide information for you about campus resources, will act as a mediator and/or sounding board for the concerns or questions you may have, and is likely to be among the first people you meet when you arrive on campus. The RA can be a key element in your smooth transition to Bentley, so take advantage of their experience, training, and knowledge. RAs are here to help you. 1 RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION (RHA) Each residence hall has its own governing body (the Hall Council) and each floor has its own representative to that Hall Council. All Hall Councils comprise the Residence Hall Association (RHA). If you’ve ever been involved in student government — or even if you haven’t! — you should seriously consider taking part in RHA. RHA involvement is fun, provides leadership opportunities, helps you to get to know your classmates, and is an excellent way to meet and work with Bentley’s professional staff. YOUR ROOM On campus, double rooms are approximately 12.5 by 16 feet. Each room includes: n Carpeted floor n Off-white walls n Overhead lighting n Wireless internet and Ethernet ports in each room n Individual HVAC unit n Curtains or shades n A height-adjustable bedframe with 80-inch twin mattress per occupant n A desk and chair per occupant n A dresser or set of drawers and a wardrobe or closet per occupant n HD cable TV access 2 WHAT BASICS TO BRING n Pillow and bed linens (blankets, extra-long twin sheets, pillow cases) n Mattress pad n Towels n Toiletry kit and shower shoes (flip-flops) n Clothes hangers n Cable TV coaxial cable n Contact your roommate prior to moving in to discuss who will bring larger items (TV, refrigerator, microwave). WHAT NOT TO BRING n All cooking appliances (except microwave ovens) are prohibited from the residence halls. Hot plates, hot pots, toaster ovens, coffee pots (Keurig single cup coffee makers are OK), popcorn poppers, or other appliances are not permitted. n Candles and incense are fire hazards and are prohibited from residence halls. n Halogen lights and neon lights are also fire hazards and prohibited from residence halls. n Smoking is a health and safety hazard, and is not permitted in any residence hall. n Pets (except fish) are not permitted in residence halls. If you choose to bring a fish, please take it home during breaks. 3 COMMON AREAS Bathrooms There are one or two common bathrooms with sinks, toilets and showers on each floor of every residence hall. Laundry Washers and dryers are located in all residence halls. The washers and dryers cost $1.50 per load, and Falcon Funds on your Bentley ID may be used as payment. There is also a laundry and dry-cleaning service available in Collins Hall. Study Lounges Many residence halls have study lounges, which are equipped with wi-fi internet access, sofas, tables, and chairs. Students using these lounges are expected to do so quietly. Recreation and multipurpose rooms Located in several residence halls across campus, these rooms are equipped with wi-fi and are furnished comfortably. Social programs and group meetings often take place in these spaces. The BlueLine Located in the basement of Spruce Hall (in the Trees Complex), The BlueLine is a large social-programming space that includes televisions, a stage, comfortable seating, and movie and game rentals. 4 Meal Plan First-year resident students have the choice between two meal plans, the Super Value Meal Plan or the Value 17 Meal Plan. The Super Value Meal Plan offers unlimited access to the residential cafeteria, discretionary dollars and discounts. Participants in this plan may visit Seasons Dining Room in the Student Center as often as they like for a full meal or a snack. The Value 17 Meal Plan students to access the residential cafeteria 17 times each week, with the 17 meals replenishing each Sunday. Seasons Dining Room’s hours of operation are as follows: n Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. n Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. n Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. n Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hours are subject to change. Both meal plans also offer discretionary dollars that students can use at all dining locations on campus. The Super Value Meal Plan provides $350 in discretionary dollars per semester for use at all retail dining locations on campus, as well as a 20-percent discount on Falcon Funds food purchases. The Value 17 Meal Plan provides $325 in discretionary dollars per semester. Food Service Choices Seasons Dining Room, located in the Student Center, offers all-you-caneat options that include a deli bar, grill, entrees, stir fry, pizza, pasta, soup, salad and desserts. In addition, Seasons is home to the popular Mongolian Grill, which features fresh, cooked-to-order food topped with fresh vegetables and sauces. 5 Mad Falcon is located on the ground level of the Student Center and features Yella’s subs, as well as a late-night pub menu. Einstein Bros. Bagels/Deloitte Café is located in the Bentley Library and features bagels, breakfast sandwiches, hot and cold classic sandwiches, salads, soup, fresh muffins, sweets, soda, coffee and more. Currito is located in the Dana Athletic Center and features wraps, burritos, salads and smoothies. Lower Café and Express are located in the LaCava Center. The Lower Café features sandwiches, salads, sushi, pizza, toasted subs, soup, grill items, beverages, and a variety of snacks. Express features Starbucks beverages, Freshens frozen treats and smoothies, fresh baked goods, bagels, fruit cups, cereal, and cold beverages. Dunkin’ Donuts is located in the lobby of Collins Hall. The menu includes hot and iced coffee, bagels, muffins and doughnuts. The Marketplace Convenience Store is in Collins Hall and is the campus source for magazines, candy, snacks and frozen foods. Vending machines are located in each residence hall and are regularly stocked with beverages and snacks. Getting Around Bentley provides free shuttle service that connects the campus to Harvard Square. Bentley also provides an intra-campus shuttle that runs a continuous loop around campus throughout the day. Bentley is served by MBTA (public transportation) buses from Monday through Saturday. Storage Space The university does not have space available for storing student belongings. If you need additional storage space, it is recommended that you contact a local storage company, Student Logistics Services (studentls.com). 6 Quiet Hours To ensure that students are able to study and sleep in the residence halls, quiet hours are: n Sunday through Thursday: 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m n Friday and Saturday: 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. All students are expected to assist in enforcing this policy. Falcon Funds Your Bentley student ID card is not only a key, but also allows you to use Falcon Funds, a unique money management tool activated through your ID card. Once a deposit is made, you may begin using your card to make purchases all over campus. Falcon Funds are accepted at all food service locations, the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, the mail stop, the campus dry cleaner, the copy center, snack and beverage vending machines, and laundry and printing facilities. Any balance remaining at the end of each semester will automatically be rolled over for the next semester. Mailing Address Mailboxes and mail services are located in Collins Hall. Mail should be addressed to you in the following manner: Your Name Box Number Bentley University 175 Forest Street Waltham, MA 02452-4705 7 On-Campus Parking First-year resident students are not allowed to have a motor vehicle on campus. Exceptions may be made for extreme hardships. Written requests for a hardship exception should be submitted through the freshman parking request form, which is located in the “First-Year Resident Students” section of the “Parking & Driving” page, which can be accessed at bentley.edu/campus-life/safety-transit. CAMPUS POLICIES Alcohol In Massachusetts, you must be at least 21 years old to legally consume or possess alcohol. All students are prohibited from consuming alcohol in public and common areas. You can be sanctioned for possessing any alcohol if you are not of legal drinking age. The Student Handbook contains more details. Drugs Any illegal use, possession or distribution of drugs, narcotics and marijuana warrants disciplinary action by the university, up to and including dismissal. Candles/Incense Incense and candles are prohibited. Fire Safety/False Alarms Fire safety rules are posted on the inside of your room door. Please familiarize yourself with these facts. They could save your life in the event that you must evacuate your room. Everyone must evacuate the building every time the fire alarm sounds. A $50 fine may be imposed on anyone who does not evacuate. Anyone found intentionally setting a false alarm may be expelled from Bentley. 8 Energy/Water Conservation Bentley is committed to sustainability, and conserving energy and water is one way to keep your tuition and housing fees as low as possible. Turn off lights and appliances, take short showers, and keep windows closed when heating or air conditioning is being used. Bentley is an Energy Star partner and asks that, when possible, you purchase and use Energy Star products. Please see energystar.gov for information on qualifying products. Safety and Security Some simple precautions will help you to maintain personal safety and safeguard your belongings: nLock your room at all times. Most thefts occur because students do not lock their doors; move-in time is an especially vulnerable period. n Be careful with your combination number. Once you give it out, you can’t get it back! nUse the Escort Service rather than walking alone at night. Call University Police at ext. 2201 for an escort. nCarry your Bentley student ID card with you at all times. Entrances to all residence halls are locked 24 hours a day. nCheck insurance policies to see whether computers, clothing, jewelry and other valuables are covered for theft, flood and fire away from home. Bentley is not responsible for the loss, theft or destruction of property. nRecord serial numbers of personal property. Use Operation Identification, available through University Police, to engrave valuables. n n Consider enrolling in a rape aggression defense (RAD) class through University Police. If you see someone suspicious, call University Police immediately at ext. 2201. 9 Questions? For more information, contact: Residential Center mail Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452 USA email housing@bentley.edu web bentley.edu/residential-center phone +1 781.891.2148 fax +1 781.891.2505 BENTLEY UNIVERSITY is one of the nation’s leading business schools, dedicated to preparing a new kind of business leader — one with the deep technical skills, broad global perspective, and high ethical standards required to make a difference in an ever-changing world. Our rich, diverse arts and sciences program, combined with an advanced business curriculum, prepares informed professionals who make an impact in their chosen fields. Located on a classic New England campus minutes from Boston, Bentley is a dynamic community of leaders, scholars and creative thinkers. Bentley University Graduate School of Business emphasizes the impact of technology on business practice, in offerings that include MBA and Master of Science programs, PhD programs in accountancy and in business, and customized executive education programs. The university enrolls approximately 4,100 full-time undergraduate, 140 adult part-time undergraduate, 1,430 graduate, and 34 doctoral students. Bentley is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business; and the European Quality Improvement System, which benchmarks quality in management and business education. 8/13.RES.14471