D E PA R T M E N T O F R E S I D E N C E L I F E DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA 29733 803/323-2223 w w w. w i n t h r o p. e d u / r e s l i f e 10/11 2011-140MC
D E PA R T M E N T O F R E S I D E N C E L I F E
Contents
The Residence Life Mission Statement
Inside front cover
The Department of Residence Life is dedicated to supporting and
Housing Preference Form and Contract
encouraging the personal development and academic success of each
pg. 1
and services that complement that total educational experience at Winthrop University.
pg. 2
The Department of Residence Life is committed to:
Traditional-Style Halls
pg. 6
Suite-Style Halls
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pg. 12
beyond the classroom.
Academic Success Communities Common Questions
pg. 18
Dining Services
pg. 20
Campus Map
Establishing academic success communities that
Living with a Roommate Check-in/check-out Procedures Residence Hall Staff and Activities
create and extend student learning opportunities
Furniture and Amenities
pg. 16
We know you probably still have some questions. Go to our website at www.winthrop.edu/reslife to view some of the topics listed below:
student in our residential community through purposeful programs
Introduction
pg. 14
Want More Information?
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Fostering a residential community that values civility, integrity, an appreciation of differences and excellence.
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Assessing and enhancing services that address the continuously changing needs of the residential environment.
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Providing a professionally trained staff based upon student development theory.
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Emergency Procedures
Maintaining partnerships with campus colleagues that ensure the quality of residential living
Hall Council/Resident Students’ Association Room Changes Post Office Boxes Room Repairs Room Personalization/Lofts Residents’ Rights Referral Services Hall Opening and Closing Schedule
HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING Complete your Housing Preference Form and sign the Residence Hall Contract online using Eaglesnest (instructions enclosed). If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Department of Residence Life at 803-323-2223 and a paper application will be sent to you. If you apply by May 1, you will receive a housing assignment in late July. Remember to keep your Residence Hall Contract for refund deadlines.
Leadership Opportunities Safety and Security
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INTRODUCTION
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s you will discover, Winthrop’s
residence life program has real advantages – it’s designed with benefits that make living well and learning easier during your time here. All first- and second-year Winthrop students live on campus and have their choice of a variety of housing options. By living on campus, students have unique opportunities to establish lifelong friendships, to participate in exciting activities and to feel truly connected to the university. The added convenience of living close to classes, dining and support services, make on-campus living at Winthrop the ideal environment to live, learn and lead.
CHECK OUT THE RESIDENCE LIFE ADVANTAGES:
CONVENIENCE - Living close to classes and campus resources means not having to worry about finding a parking space if you are running late for class, picking up mail or meeting friends for lunch. NO HIDDEN COSTS - You don’t have to worry about paying monthly rent, utility, Internet and cable bills, purchasing furniture, securing maintenance services, laundry services or buying groceries. Your room and board (meal plan) are combined each semester and will not change during the academic year. THE POTENTIAL FOR BETTER GRADES - THE EXPERTS AGREE! Recent national research of college students shows that those who live on campus are more satisfied with their college experience, earn higher grade point averages and are more likely to graduate than their commuting peers. SUPPORT - Each residence hall has trained live-in staff consisting of a Resident Assistant (RA) on every floor and a full-time professional Residential Learning Coordinator (RLC) who is responsible for the building. These staff members are supervised by full-time professional Assistant Directors (AD) of Residence Life. The staff members work together as a team to assist you as you settle into college life.
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TRADITIONAL-STYLE HALLS
Traditional-Style Residence Halls Students have the best opportunities for socializing and interacting with their peers in traditional-style residence halls, a setting designed to enhance the living and learning enviroment. The layout for traditional halls feature air-conditioned double rooms with two central bathrooms on each floor. Each room contains two high speed Internet connections and a cable TV outlet. The bathrooms offer private showers and dressing areas, with individual toilet facilities, sinks and mirrors. Study rooms, TV lounges, laundry rooms, kitchens, ice machines and vending areas are located in all traditional-style residence halls. Winthrop’s traditional-style women’s halls are Wofford and Margaret Nance. The traditional-style co-ed hall is Richardson.
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MARGARET NANCE
Margaret Nance is an L-shaped residence hall with three floors featuring wide halls and tall ceilings. It houses approximately 220 predominantly freshman female students. Located in the center of campus, residents have easy access to Tillman, Bancroft, Crawford and the West Center. DiGiorgio Campus Center is directly across the parking lot.
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TRADITIONAL-STYLE HALLS
WOFFORD
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west side of campus near Thomson Cafeteria and Sims Science Building. Wofford residents enjoy an open, friendly environment instrumental in helping new students make new friends. The basement boasts a large recreation/ meeting room and a weight room. Wofford is an all-female hall housing approximately
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RICHARDSON
Richardson Hall is an eight-story residence hall and is a twin to Wofford. It is situated next to Thomson Cafeteria and is steps away from Sims Science Building. Richardson is a co-educational residence hall, housing 400 students with classification from freshman to graduate students. Classes are held in a seminar room, which is part of the spacious lobby.
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SUITE-STYLE HALLS
Suite-Style Residence Halls The suite-style halls house mainly upperclassmen; however, freshman assignments are made on a space-available basis. Shared by four students, a suite offers two double rooms, connected by a bathroom, which has a sink, shower/tub and toilet facilities. Most of the residence halls have a kitchen area on each floor. Each residence hall has study rooms, meeting rooms, TV lounges, laundry facilities, ice machines and vending areas.
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The suite-style halls are Thomson, Lee Wicker, the Courtyard at Winthrop and Phelps. DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE LIFE
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SUITE-STYLE HALLS
LEE WICKER
Lee Wicker is a three-story coed L-shaped residence hall located across the street from Thomson Cafeteria and a short distance from Thurmond Building, which houses the College of Business Administration. Lee Wicker features a large lobby frequently used for group meetings and activities. Lee Wicker offers a self-regulated visitation policy. The hall houses 285 predominately upper-classman students.
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PHELPS
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ley College of Education. Across the street from Phelps are the Thomson Cafeteria and Thurmond Building, home of the College of Business Administration. Phelps features sinks in the student rooms, spacious lobby and a computer lab. Phelps visitation is self-regulated. Phelps houses 400 predominately upper-classman students.
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SUITE-STYLE HALLS
THOMSON
[East & West]
Thomson is a four-story residence hall divided into two wings with the main campus cafeteria located in the middle. Thomson is coed by suite. A short walk out the back door leads to Thurmond Building and Vivian Moore Carroll Hall, home of the College of Business Administration. Thomson offers self-regulated visitation to 325 upper-classman students.
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THE COURTYARD
at Winthrop
The Courtyard at Winthrop is a coed, suite-style residence hall with self regulated visitation. The hall includes meeting space for residents and study areas. Housing upper-classmen, the Courtyard at Winthrop offers two and four private bedroom suites. Each deluxe suite includes one or two bathrooms, a common area, washer/dryer and a break area. Each bedroom is furnished with a twin bed, desk and chair, dresser, closet, cable TV jack, and a high-speed Internet port. The common area is fully furnished and has a cable outlet as well. The break area includes a refrigerator, microwave, sink with garbage disposal and dishwasher. Residents of The Courtyard at Winthrop must purchase a meal plan. The Courtyard at Winthrop remains open during the university’s holiday breaks.
The Courtyard at Winthrop requires a separate application, which may be obtained from the Department of Residence Life.
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Wofford
The Courtyard at Winthrop
Thomson
Richardson
Phelps
Margaret Nance
Lee Wicker
features of our residence halls
Coed Hall Women’s Hall Visitation Policy Private Bath Suite Bath Hall Bath Moveable Furniture Hallway Carpeting Air Conditioning MicroFridge Cable TV TV Room Elevator Handicap Accessible Study Areas Recreation Rooms Meeting Rooms Free Laundry Facilities Hall Kitchen Vending Dining Facilities Bike Racks Window Treatments High Speed Internet Tobacco-Free Fitness Center Outside Door Card Access
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Each Traditional Room Features Two extra long, 36”x 80”,
bunkable single beds with innerspring mattresses Two desks Two chest of drawers Two desk chairs Two closets or wardrobes Air-conditioning Two high speed Internet connections EagleVision cable TV including 62 broadcast & EagleCinema, Winthrop’s own movie channel MicroFridge®
VISITATION OPTIONS OPTION 1
(MARGARET NANCE) DAYS HOURS SUNDAY– THURSDAY 9 a.m.–MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 9 a.m.–2 a.m. SATURDAY Self-regulated
OPTION 2
(RICHARDSON, WOFFORD) DAYS HOURS MONDAY–THURSDAY 9 a.m.–MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 9 a.m.–SUNDAY MIDNIGHT SELF-REGULATED
OPTION 3
(LEE WICKER, PHELPS, THOMSON, THE COURTYARD AT WINTHROP) DAYS HOURS SELF–REGULATED SELF–REGULATED SPECIFIC FLOORS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
THINGS TO BRING Small television Study lamp Stereo equipment Carpet Power strip Plants Alarm clock Surge protector Medical info
THINGS NOT TO BRING
Pets Extra furniture Cooking appliances Candles and incense Contact paper Wallpaper or borders Halogen lamps Extension cords without surge protection
Residence Hall Window Measurement
Floor Measurement
Matress Size Window Treatment
Lee Wicker
Margaret Nance
Richardson
Phelps
Thomson
The Courtyard at Winthrop
Wofford
83” L x 64” W
86” L x 39” W
61.5” L x 40”
80” L x 59” W
72” L x 49” W
1st-3rd floors: 56”L x 28”W 4th floor: 34”L x 48”W
61.5” L x 40” W
11’6” x 17’
12’2” x 15’3” already carpeted
12’2” L x 16’2”
11’6” x 17
11’6” x 17”
9” x 9” already carpeted
12’2” x 16’2”
35” x 80”
35” x 80”
35” x 80”
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blinds
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Academic success communities
Academic Success Communities house students together on a residential theme floor with others possessing similar academic and personal interests. Specific programs are designed around a floor’s theme and are presented by residence life staff, faculty partners, and the residents themselves.
Around the World Broaden your understanding of the cultures of the world while sharing your own in a truly intercultural community. The Around the World community offers opportunities for participants to educate themselves on languages, cultures, and travel, as well as Winthrop’s many international study abroad programs and the National Student Exchange Program. Members of this diverse community have one thing in common – interest in international travel and different cultures
Are you passionate about protecting the environment? Do you believe in “going green”? Do you want to educate your peers about the importance of recycling? Members of the Environmental Issues community will explore the environment and the ways it is affected by our everyday actions. Activities developed by community members and the faculty partner will include discussions on current issues, community awareness projects, recycling programs and service learning projects.
Creative Habitat
Healthy “U”
Explore creativity beyond the confines of the classroom, museum walls, and symphony halls. Seek to find the sleeping creativity within all of us that will assist you in all aspects of life. Members of the Creative Habitat have a commitment to considering issues in new and innovative ways and draw inspiration from their world. Students, faculty and staff create programs that focus on brainstorming creative ways to handle the transition to college and both traditional and nontraditional art/creative endeavors (drawing, journaling, cooking, crafts, inventions, etc.)
Living a healthy lifestyle goes beyond simply eating right and exercising. Members of the Healthy U community will explore what wellness really means, by participating in a wide variety of activities that promote positive and balanced lifestyle choices. Members of the Healthy U community have the opportunity to participate in programs including nutrition seminars, relationship discussions, and healthy stress reliving activities. Additionally, students in this community will benefit from the brand new West Center, offering state–of–the–art health and wellness programs
D.R.E.A.M. Weavers
Honors Housing
Dare to change the life of others through the teaching profession. The D.R.E.A.M. Weavers community is designed to Develop Residents to Educate And Mentor, through exploring concepts of education both inside and outside the classroom. This community will bring together students interested in all levels of education to share ideas, create new ways to bring concepts to life for students and unlock the hidden potential inside of everyone.
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Environmental Issues
The Honors community offers members of the Winthrop University Honors Program the opportunity to interact with their peers and develop a community that thrives on academic success and scholarship. Faculty, staff and students together will create programming that focuses on students’ academic interests and that will assist students in balancing their social and academic lives. (Note: Participation in this community is limited to students admitted to the Winthrop University Honors Program).
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Innovation
Learning for Life
Einstein, Jobs and now you. Activities on this floor will explore the scientific bounds of the world, while exploring how these concepts affect you and the world around you. Residents of the Innovation floor will network with their peers and faculty, while learning about the many career opportunities, including some that may not yet exist in the fields of math, science and technology.
Transitioning to college and learning to navigate a new campus and academic requirements can be a daunting task. The Learning for Life community assists first–year students in this transition, while learning valuable life skills and enriching their academic experience. Faculty, students and staff develop a variety of events and activities ranging from book discussions to time management workshops to weekly hall cooking lessons.
Leadership Explorers Do you want to be a leader on Winthrop’s campus? The Leadership Explorers community equips its members with the tools, skills and resources needed to become an effective leader and community member on campus. Hall activities, designed by faculty, students and staff, will allow students to reflect on their own leadership style, as well as what it means to engage in leadership at Winthrop and beyond. With a hall full of leaders, the direction of this community is in your hands!
Sophomore Communities Business and Economics
Historical Perspectives
Step outside the graphs and numbers to explore business and economics principles as they affect you today. Faculty, students and staff members will investigate concepts of entrepreneurialism, budgeting and markets. Students from all majors will learn how business and economics can influence their chosen career path - from developing a business plan for a small art studio to understanding how market trends can affect the field of science. Gain opportunities to network with other students, faculty and community business leaders to expand your earning potential.
Broaden your understanding of the present, by delving into our deep-rooted past. Members of the Historical Perspectives community will explore the events of the past, to apply and expand their knowledge of the current affairs of today’s society. Historical topics, events and concepts will be explored and applied to various fields and areas of interest ranging from business to art. Learn where we are going by knowing where we have been.
Helping Hands One person can change the world, and the Helping Hands community brings together those students who want to impact the world around them. Members of the Helping Hands community will join together to explore areas of need in the Winthrop, Rock Hill and greater communities. Residents will engage in both large and small-scale service projects, while educating their peers on the value and importance of giving back to their community.
Increased retention and graduation rates Improved grades Regular interaction with faculty, in and out of the classroom Specialized programming by the Resident Assistants Classes held in the residence hall Opportunities for increased community interaction with peers/classmates Please indicate your Academic Success Community choice in the section provided on your Housing Preference Form.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVING ON CAMPUS Q. Do I have to live on campus?
A. Yes, all freshmen and sophomores have a two year commitment to live on campus. The establishment of University College and changes to the general education program have provided a framework that makes residential living an essential component of the Winthrop experience. Learning to live and learn with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives goes on both in and out of the classroom. The residential experience plays a large role in this growth. Winthrop students should be fully engaged as oncampus residents during their first two years. Exceptions to the freshman and sophomore residency may be made for married or nontraditional age freshmen and for those who continue to live with parents or guardians while commuting to campus from 50 or fewer miles away. Exemption forms may be found on our Web site, under Housing Forms.
Q. What are my housing choices?
A. Winthrop University has seven residence halls. There are a variety of halls to fit any lifestyle. (Descriptions may be found in this booklet and by visiting www.winthrop.edu/reslife/ and clicking on Residence Halls.) While the style of living in the residence halls varies, all have air conditioning, high speed Internet access, Eagle Cinema (Winthrop’s free movie channel), free laundry and kitchen facilities.
Q. What are Academic Success Communities?
A. The Department of Residence Life in conjunction with University College, offers Academic Success Communities in the residence halls. An Academic Success Community is where students are housed with other students possessing similar academic and personal interests. Specific programs are designed around a floor’s theme and are presented by residence life staff, faculty partners and other academic partners as well as the resident students themselves. Please indicate your choice of an Academic Success Community on your housing Preference Form.
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Q. Where’s the food?
A. Winthrop University offers a variety of dining options available to students. More information may be found in this booklet or by visiting: www.winthrop.edu/dining
Q. Can I have visitors?
A. Sure, you can have visitors; but they are required to follow the visitation/guest policy of the residence hall in which you live, which is available on our Web Site under Housing Forms. All guests must be signed in at the hall office and escorted at all times by their host. Hosts are responsible for the behavior of their guests.
Q. What about safety and security?
A. The residence hall doors are locked 24/7. The Thomson Hall doors lock at midnight. and the main entrance doors at midnight. Students are free to come and go from their residence hall when they choose. Student Night Hosts help with entrance into the halls after they are locked and provide information and services to residents. All residence halls have outside door card access for after hours entrances. Winthrop University also has police officers commissioned by the State of South Carolina who patrol the campus 24 hours a day.
Q. What can I bring with me?
A. Please refer to page 13 for a list of items that are permitted and items that are not permitted. Also, check your Residence Hall contract.
Q. What about my roommate?
A. Meeting your roommate is one of the most anticipated events for college students. Your roommate can be someone you know or a person you have never met before. If you know someone you want to room with, you should notify the Department of Residence Life by providing their name and Winthrop Student ID number on your Housing Preference Form (make sure your friend also lists your information on his or her preference form). If you do not have a roommate preference, someone will be selected for you based on the information
you provide on your Housing Preference Form. If you are requesting a roommate, you should make sure that your Housing Preference Form and contract are submitted to the Department of Residence Life as soon as possible. Priority is given based on the date that the Housing Preference Form and contract are received. While we will do our best to match you with your desired roommate, we cannot make guarantees. More information about living with a roommate will be provided with your housing assignment.
Q. Do freshmen live in the same residence hall?
A. Winthrop does not have any all-freshmen halls. The majority of new students are assigned to Margaret Nance, Wofford and Richardson. These residence halls provide the best opportunity for new students to meet and interact with each other, which makes the transition to college easier. We make every effort to assign freshmen together in rooms as long as we have empty rooms. When empty rooms are no longer available, freshmen are assigned with returning students who can “show you the ropes.” The earlier you submit your Housing Preference Form and contract, the better your chances of being assigned with a freshman roommate.
Q. How are new student room assignments made?
A. Each person who completes a preference form and a signed contract is placed on our housing list* in priority order by the date their application is submitted. Please be aware that all returning students have already signed up for a space and often particular halls have few spaces for new students. While there is plenty of room available for anyone who is interested in living on campus, your room assignment may not necessarily be in the residence hall you requested as your first choice.
*Housing assignments are made without regard to race, color, creed or national origin.
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Q. Can I make a room change?
A. Room changes are made on a space-available basis after the first week of classes and must be approved by the Department of Residence Life.
Q. Do I actually sign a contract?
A. Yes! It’s important that you read your contract thoroughly before you sign or digitally sign it. Please pay special attention to the sections detailing your responsibilities, the refund and exemption deadlines and penalties. The contract you sign is for the entire academic year, and there are substantial financial penalties if you request a contract release. (Contract release and exemption forms may be found at: www.winthrop.edu/reslife/forms) Also please note that the residence hall and dining service contract does not cover times when classes are not in session.
Q. Do I have to leave during breaks and holidays?
A. During university breaks, students with valid reasons can stay in Phelps and Richardson, but meals are not provided. The only holiday period that students won’t be housed on campus is from December commencement until the beginning of the spring semester. The Courtyard at Winthrop remains open during all university holidays and the summer.
LEAVE YOUR QUARTERS AT HOME! The Department of Residence Life provides free laundry service to all on-campus residents. You will be provided full access to the laundry machines. Free laundry–another great Advantage of living on campus.
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DINING SERVICES
Dining Services On the Winthrop campus,
students have a variety of choices in meal plans, dining locations and menus. Winthrop Dining Services offers innovative and creative dining options. There is a location open from 7 a.m. to midnight most days to accommodate your busy schedule. You can always find a great selection of entrees, sides, salads, snacks, beverages and more. With a meal plan, you save time and don’t have to worry about shopping, cooking and cleaning. Dining Services does it all for you! You’ll want to check out these convenient locations on campus: Thomson Café with all-you-care-to-eat dining; Markley’s Food Court at the DiGiorgio Campus Center, featuring Popeye’s, Zoca Mexican, Topio’s Pizza, Burger Studio, Jump Asian Cuisine and sushi; also located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center - Einstein Brother’s Bagels and Starbucks; Eagle Express C-Store in Thomson Hall, which has a variety of snacks, beverages, grocery items, grab & go, and more. Plus, Subway is located on the lower level of Dinkins Hall.
More dining information is available at www.winthrop.edu/dining Q. What if I have special dietary needs? A. Don’t worry, the dining service staff will assist you with your dietary needs. Just speak to a manager in any of the dining locations about your special needs or visit the Dining Services website at www.winthrop.edu/dining for more information. Q. What is Café Cash? A. Your Café Cash account works like a debit card – no need to carry cash. Purchases are deducted from the balance in your account. The information is stored on your Winthrop I.D. card. Café Cash can be used at any of the campus dining facilities, including Eagle Express. Café Cash can also be used for concessions at all Winthrop athletic events. Unused Café Cash will carry over from fall to spring, but any remaining Café Cash in your account after June 30 will be lost. Q. What’s for dinner? A. Dining menus and nutritional menus are available on the Winthrop Dining CampusDish site at: www.winthrop.edu/dining. You can also check Winthrop Dining Services Facebook page which updates you on the daily activities, exclusive discounts and new and exciting features such as healthy options available on campus. 18
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Q. Where can I eat? A. Thomson Café is the residential, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus. In Thomson you will find a variety of home-style entrees, sides, international items, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, grill items, desserts, beverages, our new Healthy Action Station which includes Gluten and Sugar Free options, and more! Markley’s food court at the DiGiorgio Campus Center offers a la carte items from Popeye’s, Zoca Mexican, Topio’s Pizza, Buger Studio, Jump Asian, Sushi with Gusto and grab & go items. Also located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center are Einstein Bros. Bagels and Starbucks. Subway is now located in the lower level of Dinkins Hall. The Eagle Express C-Store is located in Thomson Hall and features a variety of snacks, beverages, groceries, frozen foods, grab & go, personal care items, and more. Q. What are the meal plan options? A. Since the residence halls are not equipped with kitchen facilities to accommodate the dining needs of students, all residents must choose one of the following meal plan options:
MEAL PLANS Plan Name
Description
Cost/Semester
Ultimate Plan
21 Meals/week in Thomson Café + $150 Café Cash
$1330
The Gold Plan
15 Meals/week in Thomson Café + $200 Café Cash
$1330
The Silver Plan
10 Meals/week in Thomson Café + $250 Café Cash
$1330
The Eagle Plan
7 Meals/week in Thomson Café + $300 Café Cash
$1330
The Courtyard Plan* *Only available to Courtyard residents
$895 Café Cash
$895* * Indicates 2011-12 Prices
For More Information: Winthrop University Dining Services 112 Thomson Hall Rock Hill, SC 29733 803/323-2119 www.winthrop.edu/dining
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CAMPUS MAP
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To Winthrop University Recreational and Research Complex, Winthrop Coliseum and Interstate 77. Golf Shed, Bath House, Shack, Track, Recreational Sports Field and between Tennis and Baseball Complex
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Thomson Cafe Markley’s at the Center Starbucks™ Subway at Dinkins Hall
Commuter Student
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Traditional-Style Halls 5. Margaret Nance 6. Wofford 7. Richardson
Residential/Commuter
Suite-Style Halls 8. Lee Wicker 9. Phelps 10. Thomson East 11. Thomson West
12. The Courtyard at Winthrop
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Contents
The Residence Life Mission Statement
Inside front cover
The Department of Residence Life is dedicated to supporting and
Housing Preference Form and Contract
encouraging the personal development and academic success of each
pg. 1
and services that complement that total educational experience at Winthrop University.
pg. 2
The Department of Residence Life is committed to:
Traditional-Style Halls
pg. 6
Suite-Style Halls
*
pg. 12
beyond the classroom.
Academic Success Communities Common Questions
pg. 18
Dining Services
pg. 20
Campus Map
Establishing academic success communities that
Living with a Roommate Check-in/check-out Procedures Residence Hall Staff and Activities
create and extend student learning opportunities
Furniture and Amenities
pg. 16
We know you probably still have some questions. Go to our website at www.winthrop.edu/reslife to view some of the topics listed below:
student in our residential community through purposeful programs
Introduction
pg. 14
Want More Information?
*
Fostering a residential community that values civility, integrity, an appreciation of differences and excellence.
*
Assessing and enhancing services that address the continuously changing needs of the residential environment.
*
Providing a professionally trained staff based upon student development theory.
*
Emergency Procedures
Maintaining partnerships with campus colleagues that ensure the quality of residential living
Hall Council/Resident Students’ Association Room Changes Post Office Boxes Room Repairs Room Personalization/Lofts Residents’ Rights Referral Services Hall Opening and Closing Schedule
HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING Complete your Housing Preference Form and sign the Residence Hall Contract online using Eaglesnest (instructions enclosed). If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Department of Residence Life at 803-323-2223 and a paper application will be sent to you. If you apply by May 1, you will receive a housing assignment in late July. Remember to keep your Residence Hall Contract for refund deadlines.
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