Make yourself at home. University of Northern Colorado Admitted Student Guide for Freshmen – 2015-16 unco.edu/admissions 2 unco.edu Welcome to the UNC community. As you pursue your academic goals, you’ll have limitless opportunities for deepening your education, exploring your interests and making lifelong connections. This guide will help you check out options for housing and dining as well as provide you with information about clubs, organizations, resources and recreation. Take time to read through it, and get excited about making UNC your home! What’s Inside: Room to relax, study and hangout. So many housing choices. page 4 Pick your plan. Residence hall floor plans. page 10 Plan your space. Stuff you’ll need, stuff you won’t. page 13 Fuel-up for the journey. Dining plans for any appetite. page 14 Find your niche. Links to student support and resources. page 18 Take time out. Find your niche, from athletics to Greek life, Greeley and beyond. page 20 Choose your place. Instructions for applying for housing and dining. page 22 Make a plan. When to do what. page 23 Make yourself at home. 3 Room to relax, study and hangout. UNC boasts residence hall amenities and communities that are the best in Colorado. From historic halls with character and beauty, to contemporary towers with apartment-style living, you’ll find a home that fits your interests and personality. Academic and social learning are part of the UNC campus life experience, and you’ll find support and academic resources for success. It’s not a place to stay, but a place to live. UNC’s residence halls help you connect with a community, find your niche as a new student and enjoy all the benefits and amenities of life on campus. All newly admitted students under age 21, with less than 20 college credit hours earned after high school graduation (or equivalent), and not living with their legal guardian in the local area are required to live in the UNC’s housing system through the completion of their first academic year. Room styles — defined Suite Style – Single or double bedroom options, a common shared living room and a private bathroom, some with separate shower and toilet room within the suite. Apartment Style – Single or double bedroom options, a common shared living room, a private bathroom and kitchen within the suite. Community Style – Provides students with a more traditional style living option offering double rooms with community bathrooms and showers located on each floor. These halls also offer community TV/study lounges and kitchen areas. Your roommates At UNC, finding a great room and roommate is simple. We’ll send you an invitation to join our Private Facebook Community. Once you join, you can chat and connect with fellow classmates who will also be living on campus. You may end up finding your ideal roommate through this private community. If so, you will receive instructions in your BearMail account on how to select your room via our online process. During this time, you and your roommate can assign yourselves to the same room. If you don’t find an ideal roommate through the private community, don’t stress. If you haven’t assigned yourself to a room during the online process, the Department of Housing and Residential Education will match you with a roommate based on your responses to the living preference questions in the room and board contract. Remember to apply before May 1 to get priority housing, and check your BearMail frequently for updates and notifications. Your housing deposit must be submitted before selecting a room. BEAR FACT: UNC’s Faculty-in-Residence program allows faculty to live in the residence halls and sponsor activities with students, such as ski trips, Avalanche hockey games, baking cookies and international film nights. 4 unco.edu Make yourself at home. 5 Find your community. Through Residential Learning Communities, UNC integrates academic and social learning into the residence halls for an engaging, enriched campus experience. Select a residential learning community that reflects your academic goals or interests. Majoring in biology? Choose the Biology academic community, where you can form a support network, join study groups and build on your academic experience by choosing to live with other biology students. Or, if you’re interested in global understanding, check out Ubuntu — an interest-based community that explores international experiences, cultures and food as well as study abroad opportunities. Academic-Based Communities Academic-Based Communities allow you to develop relationships with students with similar academic interests and majors and are a great way to build academic success. Here you’ll interact with faculty outside of the classroom, form study groups, and develop your academic skills. In many of these communities, you’ll have the unique opportunity to take a course with people living on your floor. Biology – Deepen your knowledge and experience by taking the opportunity to help with research, meet faculty for mentoring outside the classroom and take advantage of your access to tutoring. Students living in this community will also be co-enrolled in BIO 110. Honors, Scholars and Leaders – Students in the Presidential Leadership Program or the Honors Program live together in a small tight-knit community and are coenrolled in HON 100. You’ll also have the opportunity to make great connections with honors faculty. 6 unco.edu Pre-Nursing – If you’re a pre-nursing major who wants to live in a cooperative learning environment, you’ll want to consider this community. You’ll be co-enrolled in BIO110, which will make it easy to form study groups. You’ll also have opportunities to volunteer in the community and form closer relationships with nursing advisors. Cumbres – The Cumbres teacher preparation program allows students majoring in education with an ESL endorsement special access to advising and other support services. You must be enrolled in the Cumbres program to participate in this residential community. Students are co-enrolled in multiple courses on a semester-by-semester basis and may be eligible for a scholarship. Monfort College of Business – If you’ve declared or are considering a business major, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know like-minded students, connect with student clubs and form relationships with faculty mentors outside of the classroom. Students in this community will be co-enrolled in BA 150. Elementary Education – Students majoring in elementary education form connections with other future teachers and are co-enrolled in EDEL 198, MATH 181, and a GEOG 110/100 course. You’ll have the chance to form study groups with your peers and volunteer in the community while having special access to elementary education professors and advisors. Sustainability – This hybrid interest and academic community allows students to develop their interests in environmental sustainability. Focused on developing a high-quality experience for all students while keeping the environment in mind, this community enrolls students together in ENST 100, which allows them to explore the academic focus of their interest. Performing and Visual Arts – This community has no formal co-enrollment, but students often share similar course schedules and explore their common interest in the arts in many different ways. Interest-Based Communities Interest-Based Communities allow you to develop relationships with students with similar interests. You can interact with faculty outside the classroom, meet new friends and participate in activities that interest you most. Ubuntu – Focus on international living and exploring college experiences with a global lens. Live with domestic and international students interested in studying abroad, explore culture through food exchanges and create connections that last a lifetime. Spectrum – This (safe zone) is a supportive community that engages in an open dialogue about identity and is supported by the GLBTA Resource Office. Spectrum is especially welcoming of all sexual, romantic and gender identities. Women’s Community – Reserved for all women, you’ll form a support network and study groups, explore women’s issues, create long-lasting relationships and partner with the Women’s Resource Center. Transfer Community – Connect with other transfer students, access campus resources, develop networking skills and seek assistance in major selection or other career advice. Leadership – If you want to be a campus leader, involved in student government, clubs and organizations, or even participate in intramurals, this community will focus on developing your skills to support fellow students. BEAR FACT: The Tutoring Center (TC) provides free peer-led tutoring services and academic skills sessions to UNC students enrolled in undergraduate-level courses. Veterans and Military – This community provides a supportive learning environment for our military/veteran students. Those who are current military or have previously served can request inclusion in this community and reside with individuals with similar experiences and interests. Pet-Friendly* – Going to college doesn’t necessarily mean leaving your favorite four-legged friend behind. Check out our petfriendly community, one of the first to gain national interest for a pet-permitted campus community. Located in Lawrenson Hall, this community is limited to dogs and cats (along with other restrictions). Students are limited to one pet per bedroom and are required to either buy out their bedroom or have a roommate that agrees to the terms and conditions of living in this community. *Subject to change pending review of pilot program. Gender Inclusive – This community allows students of different genders to live together in the same room. The gender inclusive housing option is ideal for students whose gender identification and/ or gender expression varies from the binary gender paradigm and for students who are uncomfortable living with a roommate of the same biological sex. Make yourself at home. 7 Live, learn, play. 8 unco.edu Make yourself at home. 9 A place to call home. You’ll love Bear life! Our residential learning communities, apartment-style vibe, great amenities and close access to classes allows you to build a support system of peers and get involved — big factors in your successful first year, which is why most students choose to live on campus after their first year. Living units include free cable, internet and laundry; lounges with flat screen TVs; fully equipped community kitchens; study spaces; music practice rooms and more. Check out the amenities and find more information at unco.edu/housing. BEAR FACT: Residence Halls offer 24/7 front desk operations and require card access to enter the building for safety and security. 10 unco.edu Make yourself at home. 11 CLOSET CLOSET UNC residence hall floor plans View individual floor plans at unco.edu/housing BOOKS Please note: These floor plans are not to scale. R T UNDER DRESSER T T R 1. T BOOKS BOOKS HARRISON HALL T UNDER DRESSER 2 1 4 CLOSET BOOKS UNDER DRESSER CLOSET 3 UNDER DRESSER 4. R R CLOSET 3 T BO OK S T LAWRENSON HALL T T T UNDER DRESSER CLOSET UNDER DRESSER CLOSET UNDER DRESSER FRIDGE NORTH AND SOUTH HALLS UNDER DRESSER UNDER DRESSER CLOSET 3. T CLOSET UNDER DRESSER BOOKS ARLINGTON PARK APARTMENTS 2315 9th Avenue, 970-356-7275 View rates and floorplans at arlingtonparkUNC.com 12 unco.edu 2. TURNER HALL R UNDER DRESSER West Campus features some of the larger residence halls and Holmes Dining Hall. Located west of the University Center, the West Campus residence halls accommodate more than 2,000 students with convenient access to the Campus Recreation Center, frisbee golf area, intramural playing fields, Michener Library and Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion. Living in the West Campus communities, you’ll have some of the best views of campus and enjoy up-to-date amenities. UNDER DRESSER UNDER DRESSER UNDER DRESSER West Campus CLOSET Central Campus Central Campus is known for its beauty, green space and charm. Looking out upon Central Campus, you’ll find beautiful landscape, the prestigious architecture of Gunter Hall and quaint, English Tudor-style residence halls. Central Campus residence halls accommodate more than 1,000 students and provide students close access to Tobey-Kendel Dining Room, the Student Health Center, the Counseling Center, Skinner Music Library and the University Center. BUNK BEDS 10. BELFORD HALL T CLOSET T T R DRESSER T T CLOSET R 6. HANSENWILLIS HALL BUNK BEDS R 5. 6 gordon Hall 7 10 9 Brown Hall 5 11 12 wiebking and wilson Halls LIVING ROOM 10 X 11 13 8 Bond Hall T DINING AREA 7X9 LUJÁN HALL DICKESON Hall R SaBin Hall FRIDGE CLOSET KITCHEN 6X5 14 MICROWAVE ABOVE STOVE CLOSET 11-14 BEDROOM 10 X 11 BEDROOM 10 X 11 UNC Residence halls Brown Hall, Luján Hall, Dickeson Hall, Bond Hall CLOSET CLOSET STORAGE CLOSET Snyder HALL CLOSET DRESSER CLOSET University APARTMENTS 509 18th Street, 970-351-2750 View rates and floorplans at housing.unco.edu/ua Furnished options available. You’ll feel at home here. UNC’s housing offers outstanding amenities and the convenience of living on campus. Options include residence halls, university-owned houses and apartments. To secure on-campus housing, submit the online contract available at unco.edu/housing with your $200 deposit by May 1. Check out the amenities and find more information at unco.edu/housing. Campus Residence Halls 970-351-2721 unco.edu/housing By living on-campus, you’ll have easy access to classes, library resources, dining halls and campus life so that you can fully immerse yourself in the academic, athletic and social events that interest you. University Apartments 970-351-2570 housing.unco.edu/ua University Apartments are located three blocks from campus with furnished and unfurnished two-bedroom units. All utilities, local phone service, extended basic cable, high-speed Internet and laundry are included in the monthly rent. Arlington Park Apartments 970-356-7275 arlingtonparkunc.com Arlington Park Apartments are conveniently located just two blocks from campus and offer two- and four-bedroom units that are fully furnished. In addition to a community space, Arlington Park includes a fitness center, all utilities, Internet and extended basic cable and most units have private laundry. 14 unco.edu University Houses 970-356-7275 unco.edu/housing There are several university-owned houses available within one block of campus that house five to 11 students each. The monthly rent for these single-gender and co-ed facilities include local phone service, extended basic cable, high-speed Internet, laundry and utilities. Off-Campus Living unco.edu/off-campus For students living off campus, the university also has an Off-Campus Life office that is a great place to find relocation information and resources like volunteer opportunities and lockers. You can also learn more about student activities and community engagement opportunities that will help you feel connected and at-home. BEAR FACt: What comes with my room? Each residence hall has its own floor plans and room designs, but all rooms are furnished with twin beds, mattresses, desks, chairs, window coverings and clothing storage. Plan your space. From the moment the door opens, your room reflects your interests, style and vibe. Start thinking about your room (coordinate with your roommate to avoid duplicate items), and check your list against this guide so you know what you can bring — and what you shouldn’t bring. Bring • bedding (twin size) • bath towels • posters, pictures, area rugs and other decorations; 3M products for hanging decorations • organizers and storage bins • microwave: (2 cubic feet, 1250-watt maximum) • refrigerator: (6 cubic feet, 1.3 amps maximum) • television, DVD player • plants • fish in maximum 10-gallon tank • computer, printer • surge protector and Ethernet cord • alarm clock /radio/ MP3 player • a small safe for valuables or a laptop lock • bike with a lock • clothes hangers • coffeemaker Don’t Bring • loft beds • George Foreman grills • halogen lamps • toasters, toaster ovens • hotplates • non-UL approved appliances or fixtures • open coil cooking devices • refrigerators over 6 cubic feet • space heaters For a more detailed list, go to unco.edu/housing/prospective/what_to_bring.html. Make yourself at home. 15 Fuel-up for the journey. Your on-campus dining options feature meals prepared by four award-winning chefs and their cadre of 50+ supporting cooks, catering to dietary needs that range from vegetarian to food sensitivities. There’s Tobey-Kendel (aka, TK) Dining Room, Holmes Dining Hall and the University Center Food Court, along with retail dining options Einstein Bros® Bagels, Starbucks®, Subway®, Taco Bell® Express, Munchy Mart and Bears Bistro at the University Center as well as three Coffee Corner locations across campus. Dining Dollars Part of your meal plans include Dining Dollars which are credited to your UNC ID card. Use your Dining Dollars for food and beverages at campus retail food locations like Munchy Mart or Starbucks® by swiping your card. Any UNC student can also purchase Dining Dollars in $25 increments. Parents can load Dining Dollars onto their student’s card at unco.edu/dining/contract.html. BEAR FACT: Go to unco.edu/dining to look up dining hall menus and check nutrition labels for UNC meal items online, consult with UNC’s dietitian and find out about upcoming special events like Taste of UNC or Thanksgiving Brunch. Sustainability UNC practices recycling and composting in dining halls and uses biodegradable bags and containers at to-go locations. Holmes Dining Hall donates leftover and over-ripe fruit to the research bats in Ross Hall. Dining Services works with local growers and food suppliers as well as uses herbs and vegetables grown on campus. Combined Room and Board Rates (Per Semester) 10 Meals/Week (Includes 25 Bonus Meals + $250 in Dining Dollars) 14 Meals/WeeK (Includes 20 Bonus Meals + $200 in Dining Dollars) 19 Meals/Week (Includes 15 Bonus Meals + $150 in Dining Dollars) Any meal, Any time (Includes 10 Bonus Meals + $100 in Dining Dollars) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4.1 Tier 4.2 Tier 5 Tier 6 $4,665 $4,765 $4,998 $5,173 $5,168 $5,335 $5,526 $4,940 $5,040 $5,273 $5,448 $5,443 $5,610 $5,801 $5,180 $5,280 $5,513 $5,688 $5,683 $5,850 $6,041 $5,390 $5,490 $5,723 $5,898 $5,893 $6,060 $6,251 Belford, Gordon, Sabin, Snyder, Wiebking, Wilson Harrison, Sabin & Snyder Deluxe Doubles Brown, Luján, Dickeson, Bond, Hansen-Willis, Lawrenson Efficiencies *Rates subject to change. *For a break-down of room and board rates visit unco.edu/housing. 16 unco.edu Turner Efficiencies Lawrenson Apartments Turner Suites North and South Hall Make yourself at home. 17 Find your niche. Here you’ll find the activities, organizations, cultural centers and events that make UNC your own. Experience a luau, get involved in student leadership or volunteer to help make a difference in the Greeley community. The options and opportunities are endless. Need academic support or career advice? You’ll find resources and connections to deepen your learning and provide you with valuable experience. Academic Support & Advising BEAR FACt: UNC’s four cultural centers offer support and resources for students, as well as events and programs that advance understanding. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies Resource Office Student Senate Asian/Pacific American Student Services (APASS) Unco.edu/glbta Study Abroad Honors, Scholars and Leaders unco.edu/cie/studyabroad.html unco.edu/apass unco.edu/hsl Tutoring Career Services Marcus Garvey African American Cultural Center unco.edu/asa/tutoring Unco.edu/asa Unco.edu/career Center for Human Enrichment unco.edu/garvey unco.edu/che Michener Library César Chávez Cultural Center (CCCC) library.unco.edu/libraries/Michener unco.edu/cccc Native American Student Services Clubs and Organizations unco.edu/nass unco.edu/clubs Residence Hall Association Community and Civic Engagement unco.edu/rha unco.edu/cce Skinner Library Cumbres library.unco.edu/music unco.edu/cumbres Student Advocacy Offices Disability Support Services unco.edu/Housing/social_justice/cultural resource_centers.html unco.edu/dss 18 unco.edu unco.edu/studentsenate Undergraduate Research unco.edu/hsl/our University 101 unco.edu/asa/UNIV101 University Program Council (UPC) unco.edu/upc Veteran’s Services unco.edu/veteransservices Women’s Resource Center Unco.edu/wrc Writing Center unco.edu/english/wcenter Make yourself at home. 19 Take time out. Wondering what there is to do when you aren’t studying? You’ll find sports, recreational opportunities, Greek life and an eclectic community, all located in a state that offers mountaintop experiences. BEAR FACt: The League of American Bicyclists has recognized UNC with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) award, making it just one of 100 visionary colleges and universities from across the country to achieve the designation. Athletics Student Activities uncbears.com unco.edu/studentactivities Your student ID is your ticket to UNC athletics, and with 19 NCAA Division I teams to root for, you’ll have a lot of chances to show your Bear pride. This office coordinates and plans student events and programs like Bear Welcome, Homecoming, Alternative Spring Break, Bears P.A.Y. It Forward and other volunteer opportunities. Greek Life Greeley and Colorado unco.edu/greek unco.edu/greeley UNC is home to 22 social and multicultural fraternities and sororities. Greeley will surprise you with its bike trails, Frisbee golf courses, skate parks, festivals, art and music. You’ll find big city amenities fused with a college town’s eclectic vibe. From Greeley, less than an hour’s drive will get you to Denver’s LoDo District, the Museum of Nature and Science, a Broncos game or Denver International Airport. Planning a weekend ski trip to the mountains? Winter Park, Keystone and Breckenridge are just a few of the Colorado ski resorts within about two hours from Greeley. Intramural and Club Sports unco.edu/campusrec/intramural_sports and unco.edu/campusrec/Clubsport With more than 30 intramural and club sports to choose from, you can run, jump and climb your way into campus life. Outdoor Pursuits unco.edu/campusrec/outdoor_pursuits Gear up for adventures both on and off campus, learn new skills at workshops and make lifelong friends along the way. Rec Center unco.edu/campusrec Explore more than 90,000 square feet of fitness classes, equipment and activities, with access to personal trainers and dietitians. 20 unco.edu BEAR FACt: UNC’s Outdoor Pursuits unco.edu/campusrec/outdoor_ pursuits allows you to borrow (free of charge) gear and equipment like tents, backpacks, bikes, skis, canoes and kayaks. You can attend workshops that perfect your s’moresmaking skills or head out on weekend rafting trips. Make yourself at home. 21 Choose your place. Now that you’ve read through the options available for housing and dining, set aside time to decide where you’ll live at UNC. Here’s your step-by-step guide to applying for UNC housing and dining. 1 2 3 Decide if you’ll live in a residential learning community. (page 6) Create your Ursa account. You’ll need an account before you can log in for your housing and dining contract. Go to: ursa.unco.edu. • Housing application opens December 1. unco.edu/housing. 4 • Pay your $200 deposit (required) by selecting “pay by credit card” or “pay later.” If you choose “pay later,” send your check to UNC Housing and Residential Education, Campus Box 38, Greeley, CO 80639. • When your $200 deposit is received in full, your contract will be processed. This will confirm your attendance to UNC, and you will be able to sign-up for orientation. • Double-check your student information to be sure it’s correct. • Apply before May 1 to get priority housing for Fall 2015. • Special needs or medical requirements you’d like us to consider? Email us at housing@unco.edu with information, then mail an explanation and supporting documentation to the address you’ll find on the payment voucher you receive at the end of the contract process. Check your BearMail (UNC email) account. • Once we receive your contract, we’ll send a confirmation email to your Bear Mail. bearmail.unco.edu. BEAR FACt: Apply for housing before May 1 to ensure housing for Fall 2015. 22 unco.edu Complete Room and Board Contract and Submit Your Deposit to Confirm Housing and Attendance. • Complete the online room and board contract at Read all the materials. 5 6 • Check your BearMail often to find out the date and time when you can select a room. Find your room. (page 4) • In May, you and your roommate will be able to select a room. You must have your Housing and Dining contract complete, with the full deposit submitted, before you can choose a room. • Information on the date and time selection will be emailed to your BearMail – check it often! Make a plan. Stay on track with deadlines and get ready to make UNC home by following this month-by-month guide. January and February: Focus on financial aid • Apply for financial aid and scholarships. Submit the UNC Universal Scholarship Application (available in early January). • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. UNC’s school code is 001349. • Apply as soon as possible. The deadline for most undergraduate scholarships and the FAFSA is March 1. If you apply after March 1, funding will be limited. or detailed UNC scholarship information F go to unco.edu/ofa/scholarships. February through April: Come visit You’re invited to Destination UNC Days – A UNC Admitted Student Experience: • Experience a full day on campus with sample class lectures, separate sessions for students and their parents, “insider tours” separated by academic colleges, residence hall open houses, lunch in the dining halls and a campus information fair. • Access support and resources as you register for housing and dining, figure out financial aid and scholarships and register for orientation. Register at unco.edu/visit. • Be sure to join the Private Facebook Community to start meeting your fellow classmates and find your future roommate. Join the UNC Undergrad Admissions Facebook page facebook.com/ UNCundergradAdmissions. Now that you’re admitted, you’ll receive an email to join our Private Community on Facebook. March: Make reservations for orientation • Sign up for orientation at unco.edu/orientation. • You’ll register for your classes during New Student Orientation. Make your reservations online in March for yourself, your parents and family who will be attending orientation. May: Living on campus? • Before selecting a room, submit your housing contract and deposit by May 1. • You’ll receive instructions through your BearMail about the online “Find A Room” process so you may select your room. Summer: Attend New Student Orientation • Sign up for classes. • Meet other students in your area of interest. • Get your student ID. • Purchase and pick up a parking permit. August: Attend Bear Welcome Welcome home to UNC! Get moved in and get acclimated before classes start. Make yourself at home. 23 Come visit. As an admitted student, you’re invited to attend Destination UNC, a customized campus visit where you can get your questions answered and get a feel for life at UNC. If you’ve already been to UNC for one of our large event days, such as Discover UNC, you do not need to attend Destination UNC. However, if you’re considering another visit, we recommend coming for one of our daily tours, offered every Monday-Friday and select Saturdays. It can be customized to include a visit with faculty, you can add on a residence hall tour if you want to check out all of our options, and much more. 2015 Destination UNC Dates: Monday, February 16 Friday, March 27 BOTH OPTIONS HAVE LIMITED SPACE, and advanced registration is required. Go to unco.edu/visit or call 970-351-2881 to schedule your visit to UNC today. OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Visitors Center, Campus Box 18 Greeley, CO 80639-0006 888-700-4UNC (4862) Fax: 970-351-2984 Email: admissions@unco.edu unco.edu/admissions #UNCBears facebook.com/UNCUndergradAdmissions twitter @UNCundergrad uncbears.tumblr.com Your right to know unco.edu/studentconsumerinfo The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual preference or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/ EEO/ Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639 or call 970-351-2718.