1 Bobcat Parent & Family Program Webinar July 25, 2017RESIDENCE LIFE Bobcat Parent & Family Program Webinar July 25, 2017 Font Styles: Page Titles should use the Franklin Gothic fonts. Body text and Headers (Bolded and/or Italicized) should use the Century fonts. Color Palette: MSU Gold: R-240, G-173, B-0. MSU Blue: R-22, G-51, B-91 Further Branding Information can be found at: OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE | MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

2 Presenters James Tobin Olivia FrenchAssistant Director of Residence Life Olivia French Central Office Student Assistant, Former Resident Advisor Residence Life

3 Webinar Details Questions will be answered throughoutFeel free to type any additional questions into the chat window on your computer screen For any additional questions or concerns that you have at the end of the webinar that aren’t answered, please contact Residence Life (406) Residence Life

4 Opening Events and ActivitiesWednesday, August 23rd Check-In times are pre-assigned Welcome Back BBQ at 5:30pm Thursday, August 24th Breakfast is first meal in Food Service Thursday/Friday, August 24th – 25th Catapalooza 6:45pm Target 9:30pm Friday, August 25th Movie On The Wall (The 8pm Saturday, August 26th SUBtacular (1-4pm) The M Photo (6:30pm) Bobcat Block Party (7:30-11pm) Residence Life

5 Opening Events and ActivitiesSunday, August 27th First Floor Meetings (Mandatory) Monday, August 28th First Day of Class Ask Me Tent (8-12pm) Tuesday, August 29th Rec Sports Amazing Race (5:30pm) Thursday, September 7th Bozeman Hot Springs Pool 7:00pm Saturday, September 9th Convocation Service 9am – 12pm Cat Kick-Off 4:00pm Residence Life

6 Frequently Asked Questions“Is it a good idea to bring a bike?” Personal preference, encouraged to lock the bike to the bike racks in front of each hall Can store bikes in their room if space is available (can not be stored in interior public areas) Have a conversation with roommates ahead of time about bikes being in the room Invest in a quality lock Residence Life

7 Move-In Day When to move-inStudents will receive a specific check in time from the 5 defined move in periods from 8:00am to 3:30pm s went out earlier this week to those who have room assignments. The rest of the assignments will go out in the next week or two. Move in time assignments will be created to minimize the impact on infrastructure bottlenecks such as elevators. Please check in at your assigned time to ensure you have enough time to get settled before new student orientation and moving in is a great experience for everyone. Students will need CatCard or the pre-assigned barcode image that will be ed to them at the end of July. Printed out parking timestamp that was attached to Students will not be able to request a specific check in time. If a students need to move in early, a request should be submitted to Residence Life for review at The Welcome session for August Orientation has been moved to the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse that will start later in the afternoon Residence Life

8 Move-In Day What to bringCatCard or Barcode Parking Timestamp Handcart – If you have one Extra tools Electric drill Screwdriver Patience and a smile!  Residence Life

9 Checking In to Residence Halls Where to goStudent begins check-in process at the hall front desk/lobby which should take less than 5 minutes Drop off personal belongings along curb and move car to parking lot 30-minute maximum to park and unload Want to move a lot of students, families, and their cars through in a short amount of time. Begin moving belongings into residence hall Residence Life

10 Frequently Asked Questions“Is there a curfew?” There is no curfew for the residence halls. All of the halls are locked 24/7 and students will need their CatCard to enter Any guest that enters the residence hall after 10pm needs to check into the front desk with a photo ID. “What is the role and responsibility of an RA?” RA is there to serve as a resource, advisor, mentor, role model, and leader for students living on the floor. Ensure that the floor/hall community is maintained and students aren’t violating policies and adhering to the Student Code of Conduct Residence Life

11 What to bring! Shower caddy/basket Shower shoes Alarm clock Desk lampMicrowave Television Power strip Linens (sheets and towels) Laundry Basket Laundry Detergent Individual Safe/Lockbox Water bottle Posters 3M Strips Computer Fan Storage Boxes Coffee Pot Carpet/Flooring Floor is tile Movies/Books Desk Organizer Items from Home Residence Life

12 PLEASE NOTE: Limited student storage in the rooms and within the hallsWhat NOT to bring! PLEASE NOTE: Limited student storage in the rooms and within the halls Candles Dartboards George Foreman Grills Halogen Lamps Lava Lamps Space Heaters Toaster Ovens Incense Residence Life

13 Frequently Asked Questions“We need to ship some things for my daughter’s room, can you explain the process for packages?” Can ship mail and packages anytime, use the address provided on the s and mailings. Encouraged to ship with the delivery date after August 18. Residence Life

14 Frequently Asked Questions“Where would you recommend a student stay the couple of days before they can move-in?” Encourage students/parents to get a hotel room if possible, call early to make reservation. Early-Arrival into the halls, all individual requests are reviewed. Based on need and availability approved students will be allowed to move-in prior to August 23rd. Residence Life

15 Winter Break Housing DetailsHalls Close – Saturday, December 3pm Students must sign-up through online system to stay for breaks Winter Break housing charges are $25 per night Students don’t need to move all of their personal belongings out of their room when the halls close Dining Halls are closed during winter break so no meals will be offered Halls Open – Sunday, January Noon Residence Life

16 Temporary Housing What to expectWith every cancellation we receive, we are immediately filling it with students in temp housing Residence Life will contact the student via phone and when assigned to a permanent spot Critically evaluate personal items necessary during temp housing Don’t unpack everything when you arrive, you may be moved to a permanent assignment within days of your arrival Furniture and limited storage will be provided in the space for temporary housing students until their permanent assignment is available. Residence Life

17 Questions or Concerns Contact Info Residence Life Office Hedges Complex 8-5pm (MST) Monday-Friday Residence Life