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Residence Life

RESIDENCE LIFEMISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Housing and Residence Life supports the mission of Lander University. We do this by providing on-campus student housing that is comfortable, affordable, accessible and secure, and by offering opportunities for residents to grow and develop in all aspects of their lives. In addition, we endeavor to be a community of individuals who teach the value of human diversity and who promote civility and the value of good citizenship. We are committed to acting with integrity, dignity and competence in our service to residents and the university community.

Welcome To LanderThe Department of Housing and Residence Life

commends you on your academic achievements–achievements that have brought you to this all-important step in your life. We are committed to helping you succeed as you embark on a new lifestyle as a resident student.

As our mission statement conveys, it is our desire to see you become an integral part of the residence life community at Lander, and it is our job to help you understand your responsibility as a resident student and member of the university community. You will make new friends and meet many new people, and the transition into college life will be an exciting one. Your success as a member of your new living community depends on you. You will be expected to respect cultures and lifestyles that may be different than your own, and you will be expected to respect the needs of others. By doing this, you will not only develop and succeed as a member of your residence hall community but also as a student in the classroom.

Cindy DysartDirector of Housing and Residence Life

STANDARD FEATURES IN ALL RESIDENCE HALLS

Our residence halls vary in style and floor plans and are equipped to offer you a variety of housing options. In this brochure, you will find descriptions of our residence halls, their floor plans and the amenities offered in each hall.

n Free cable is available in all residence halls.

n Each residence hall has its own laundry facility.

n All residence halls are air-conditioned.

n Local telephone service is free; however, telephones are not provided in the residence halls.

n Resident Assistants reside in each residence hall.

n Private rooms are available on a semester basis if occupancy is not at capacity. The cost to secure a private room is one and one-half the original room rate. Private room options are determined at the discretion of the Department of Housing and Residence Life. (This does not apply to Thomason or Centennial Hall, as they are designed specifically as single- bedroom facilities.)

n Free Internet service is available in all residence hall rooms.

n All residence hall buildings are smoke-free.

n All beds and mattresses are extra-long twin size (36 x 80).

n All residence halls close during winter break.

n Lide, Centennial, Bearcat Village and University Place remain open during Thanks giving and spring breaks. Please request one of these areas if you anticipate remaining on campus during the breaks. You must reside in these areas to remain on campus during these scheduled closings.

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TRADITIONAL STYLE, LUXURIOUS AMENITIES Just steps away from classes, dining and recreation, Lander’s newest residence hall blends the conve-nience of on-campus living with all the comforts and benefits of a modern, luxurious facility. Opened in 2015, the building features 208 beds on three floors. Two students are assigned per room, and each room has its own private bath. Study and social rooms are available on each floor, and a laundry facil-ity is located on the first floor. The building features a 60-seat multipurpose room/smart classroom. A front desk and reception area provides 24/7 coverage for additional assistance and security.

REQUIREMENTS

• Coed by hall• Meal plan is required

FEATURES

• Two beds • Two desks • Two chairs• Two wardrobes • One sink• Window blinds

ROOM SIZES

• 270 sq. ft.

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK

The rooms are spacious with plenty of storage and large windows. I can spend time with my friends in the social areas located on every floor. The study areas are perfect when I need a quiet place.

STATE-OF-THE-ART

Centennial Hall, which opened in January 2006, offers students easy access to the campus dining hall as well as a landscaped area for outdoor socializing. The resi-dence hall features suite-style living. Each suite has four single-occupancy bedrooms sharing a common living space and a bathroom. Each bathroom has separate toilet and shower areas, along with double sinks, for accommodation of several students at one time. Bed-rooms and common areas are fully furnished.

REQUIREMENTS• Male or female• Meal plan is required

FEATURES• One extra-long twin bed• One wardrobe • One chair • One desk • One dresser • Window blinds• Optional bed loft

ROOM SIZES

• Living area, 12’8” x 15’• Bedrooms, 7’6” x 12’

WINDOW SIZES

• 1st floor, 36”w x 72”h• 2nd & 3rd floors, 36”w x 60”h• 4th floor, 36”w x 52”h

Centennial Hall

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Centennial Hall


Centennial is a great place to live. It’s a short walk from the heart of campus, and I like having a living room in my suite where I can hang out with my friends.

The extra-long twin beds in each bedroom have a variety of height adjustment options up to loft height. Residents can take advan-tage of wireless Internet access, cable TV and individual telephone service in their bed-rooms. Wireless Internet access is also available throughout the entire building. With four stories and accommodations for 300 students, the building has study and meeting rooms on each floor. Each floor is designated either male or female. A well-equipped laundry room and spacious multipurpose room/smart classroom are located on the lower level. Keeping student safety in mind, access to the build-ing is through a proximity card system. Doors remain locked at all times until opened by a resident with an access card. Students may only enter the building through a central lobby, and guests must register at the front desk when visiting residents.

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CLOSE TO CLASSES Chipley Hall is a three-story women’s residence hall located at the center of the Lander campus. Two students are assigned to a room; two rooms share a bathroom, forming a suite. Beds can be raised to loft position. The lobby features a lounge area with cable TV. A washer and dryer facility is located in the basement.

REQUIREMENTS• Female only• Meal plan is required

FEATURES

• Two beds (loft) • Two desks • Two chests of drawers • Two chairs• One closet

ROOM SIZE: 12’7” x 13’7”

WINDOW SIZE: 36”w x 72”h

Chipley Hall

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It’s great living in an all-female residence hall. Plus, Chipley is just steps away from my classes in the Learning Center and Science Building.

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A COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE Williamston consists of eight buildings, each housing 16 students. Each individual build-ing houses either male or female students. Two students are as-signed to a room; two rooms share a bath-room, forming a suite. A washer and dryer facility is located in Building 4.


FEATURES

• One sink • Two chests of drawers• Two beds• Two desks• Two chairs • Two wardrobes• Window blinds

ROOM SIZES

• A & D, 11’1” x 15’6”• B & C, 11’1” x 15’10”

WINDOW SIZES

Two windows in each room• 46”w x 46”h• 36”w x 46”h

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Williamston is a great place for socials. Because the doors open to the outside, there’s a community atmosphere.

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FULL KITCHENS & LIVING AREAS Lide is a five-building apart ment complex located across from Lander’s Finis Horne Arena. Each apart-ment houses either male or female students. Each two-bedroom apartment houses four students. All apartments are completely furnished and feature a full kitchen, private bath, living room and carpet. A washer and dryer facility is located in the complex.


FEATURES

• Full kitchen • Four beds • Four desks • Four chairs • Four chests of drawers• Kitchen table & four chairs• One pantry • Two closets • Window blinds

ROOM SIZE

• Bedrooms, 10’8” x 10’9”

WINDOW SIZES

• Living room, 66”w x 45”h• Bedroom, 45”w x 45”h

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Lide ApartmentsWHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK

Lide is one of the most convenient residence halls on campus. It offers privacy and the full kitchens are very handy.

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APARTMENT-STYLE LIVING Bearcat Village is located approximately one-half mile from campus and very near Greenwood’s major shopping and restaurant district. The facility is served by the Lander shuttle, offering free round-trip trans-portation to campus seven days a week. All units are furnished with a bed, desk, chair and chest of drawers for each resident, plus living room and dining room furniture, full-service kitchen, cable TV and high speed Internet access. There is also a laundry facility on the premises.

Bearcat VillageREQUIREMENTS

• Male or female • Meal plan is required

FEATURES

• Furnished kitchen • Furnished living room• Bed, desk, chair and chest of drawers for each resident• Closet • Window blinds

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The independent living is great for upper-classmen. The apartments feel more like a home than a dorm room. The living room and the full-service kitchen are wonderful. And the Lander shuttle provides door-to-door transportation from the Village to the campus and back again.

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PRIVATE ROOMS & ENTRANCES Thomason consists of 17 buildings and is located near the new residence hall and close to the athletic facilities. Each building has four, single-occupancy rooms which share a bathroom. Each cottage houses either male or female students. A washer and dryer facility is located in the complex.


FEATURES

• One bed• One chest of drawers• One desk• One chair • One closet • Window blinds

ROOM SIZE: 13’2” x 9’3”

WINDOW SIZE: 35”w x 48”h

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Thomason is good for upperclassmen. It gives you the choice of being alone or visiting with friends.

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AN EASY WALK TO CAMPUS Conveniently located University Place features two-bedroom apartments that house four students each. Each unit is completely furnished and includes a full-service kitchen, two full baths, living room and carpeting throughout. Each apartment at University Place is furnished with a washer and dryer.


FEATURES

• Furnished kitchen • Furnished living room• Bed, desk, chair and chest of drawers for each resident• Closet • Window blinds

University Place

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University Place


I enjoy the apartment atmosphere and really like the fact that you have a washer and dryer in the unit. The spacious rooms, more than one bathroom, balconies and more make this an awesome place to live.

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FAST FACTS• Approximately one-half of Lander University students live in the residence halls• The gender makeup of residence halls is 2/3 female to 1/3 male• Approximately one-half of Lander University resident students are first-time freshmen• The majority of the residence halls are within walking distance to class

To contact the Lander University Department of Housing and Residence Life: Address: The Department of Housing and Residence Life CPO Box 6019, Lander University, 320 Stanley Ave., Greenwood, SC 29649 Phone: 864-388-8266Web: go.lander.edu/housing

RESIDENCE HALL

Res. Hall Type # Students per Bedroom (Roommates)

# Suitemates # Bathrooms Kitchen LivingRoom

Bearcat Village Apartmentminimum 1 maximum 2

minimum 0 maximum 3

minimum 1 maximum 1 & 1/2

Yes Yes

Centennial Hall Super-Suite 1 3 1 No Yes

Chipley Hall Suite 2 2 1 No No

Lide Apartment 2 2 1 Yes Yes

Thomason Private Bedroom 1 3 1 No No

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Room 2 0 1 No No

University Place Apartment 2 2 2 Yes Yes

Williamston Suite 2 2 1 No No

RESIDENCE HALL GUIDE

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) Receive an official letter of acceptance to Lander University from the Lander University Office of Admissions

2) Receive a residence hall packet containing all application material

3) Read all application material carefully and complete the application (THIS IS A SEPARATE APPLICATION PROCESS FROM ADMISSIONS)

4) Return the completed residence hall application material with pertinent housing

deposits to the Department of Housing and Residence Life

5) Room assignments will be mailed by mid-July for the upcoming academic year

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Bearcat Village (page 12)

LANDER UNIVERSITY HOUSING MAP

CAMPUS SERVICESAcademic Success Center – GEOffice of Admissions – A Alumni Affairs and Lander Foundation – AFFacilities Operation – FOHuman Resources – HR IT Services – JLStudent Health Services – CWStudent Support Services – WLUniversity Police – GE

OUTDOOR FACILITIESAmphitheatre – DIMoran Assembly Plaza – AP

A - Admissions Office

H - Housing & Residence Life Office

G - Group Tour Meeting Location

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ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS Abney Cultural Center – CCArt Studio – LBBarratt Hall – BHCarnell Learning Center – LCGrier Student Center – GCJackson Library – JLLaura Lander Hall – LLScience Building – SC

ATHLETICS FACILITIESAthletics Center/Horne Arena – ACChandler PEES Center – PSJeff May Complex – JMC Sproles Recreation Center – RC

PARKING AREASn Faculty, Staff, Commuter – FSCn Visitors – VP

University Place (page 16)

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BrooksideCentennial Hall (page 4)

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

• Academic Organizations • Clubs and Interest Groups • Greek Organizations• Honor Societies • Music Groups• Religious Organizations• Student Media

Campus LifeSTUDENTS GET INVOLVEDgo.lander.edu/studentorganizations

Not all of your time at Lander will be spent in class. Getting involved in student life makes the ordinary college experience extraordinary! And with more than 60 student organizations and clubs, Lander offers plenty of options when it comes to staying active outside the classroom. Additionally, the Office of Student Activities works each year to schedule performances, field trips and special events that allow students to experience the richness and diversity of campus life.

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Recreation & Intramurals

HAVING FUN AND STAYING FIT

With excellent facilities and a healthy selection of intramural and club sport programs, Lander’s Department of Campus Recreation provides students with ample opportunities to have a great time with friends while staying fit. The programs permit sports enthusiasts of all abilities to compete for fun, and students can even begin their own programs. Lander’s recreation and athletic facilities include a 6,800-square-foot fitness center; a large auxiliary gym with three basketball courts; walking and jogging tracks; sand volleyball, tennis and racquetball courts; an outdoor pool; and a 28-acre, state-of-the-art sports complex.

CAMPUS RECREATION• General Free Play at the Chandler Center• Group Exercise Classes• Intramurals• Outdoor Adventures• Club Sports

go.lander.edu/campusrec

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Recreation & Intramurals

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Campus DiningA FULL MENU OF OPTIONS

Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal or a quick snack on the run, Lander’s Dining Services will satisfy any appetite. Our Grier Student Center Dining Hall fea-tures an all-you-can-eat meal service includ-ing beverages, soup and salad bars, and a variety of entrees, vegetables and desserts. With tables and booths overlooking cam-pus, the dining hall is a popular place to meet friends for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Bearcat Den, also in the Grier Student Center, is home to a Which Wich? sandwich shop, offering fresh-made subs and salads, as well as a Burger Studio, specializing in customizable, made-to-order angus, chicken and veggie burgers. For lighter fare, the Provisions on Demand (POD) Express, housed in the Carnell Learning Center, offers a variety of quick grab’n’go food and beverage choices for any time of day. And between classes and study sessions, students can pick up a specialty coffee or beverage at Starbucks, located in the Jackson Library.

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CHOOSING A MEAL PLANgo.lander.edu/dining

Meals are included in the cost of room and board, and resident students can choose from the following convenient plan options: All-Access, 150 Block and 200 Block. The All-Access meal plan allows a student an unlimited number of entries into the din-ing hall during normal operating hours, and is required for all first-time freshmen students for the duration of their first year on campus. Along with the All-Access plan, upperclass-man resident students may choose from 150 Block or 200 Block meal plans, which allow a student entry into the dining hall either 150 or 200 times during the course of the semes-ter. Additional commuter meal plans are also available for Bearcat Village residents. For meal plan options and pricing, see “Costs and Contracts” at go.lander.edu/housing. Each meal plan comes with varying amounts of Bearcat Bucks, which serve as a cash equivalent and may be used at Which Wich?, Burger Studio, the POD Express and Starbucks.

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LARRY A. JACKSON LIBRARY

As the central resource of informa-tion for the university, the Larry A. Jackson Library provides students with the perfect place for research and study. The library’s two floors house a robust collection of books and other media, as well as computers for access to online research, catalogs and electronic resources. “Ask a Librarian,”

an online, instant mes-saging service, allows students to connect with our knowledgeable librarians for answers to reference questions. There is also a coffee shop where students can relax with classmates or find a quick snack between study sessions.

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The Library

Technology SupportSTAYING CONNECTED

At Lander, students are constantly connected to the outside world. A wireless campus allows you to stay on the go as you study for class, check your email, stay in touch with family and friends, and keep up to date on world events. All residence halls have wireless or free DSL high speed Internet access, and each student receives a free Web-based email account. Numerous “smart classrooms” throughout campus allow students to bring their laptops or tablets to class for in-depth study and discussion with their professors.

THE COMPUTER LAB & TRACS

Located on the lowest level of the Jackson Library, Lander’s state-of-the-art computer lab and the Technology Resource Assistance Center for Students (TRACS) offer a convenient location for computer access and technology support. TRACS technicians are highly skilled in the latest information technology, and they are dedicated to providing students with one-on-one support with laptop setup, network connection and technology training.

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THE LANDER SHUTTLE

Lander’s shuttle buses, operated by the university police department, travel a route connecting Bearcat Village with locations on campus. The shuttle offers free round-trip transportation and operates on a convenient hourly schedule from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Getting Around WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK

The shuttle comes at a perfect time for my class schedule. I have a car but I ride the shuttle to save on gas and to avoid having to hunt for a parking space on campus.

The CommunityDISCOVER GREENWOOD

One of the benefits of attending Lander is that you’ll have access to the great shopping, dining and recreational opportunities found in Greenwood. One of the 10 largest cities in South Carolina, Greenwood is located in west-ern S.C., about three to four hours northwest of the beautiful South Carolina beaches and two to four hours southeast of the popular Blue Ridge Mountains.

GUIDE TO COMMUNITY LIVING

The Guide to Community Living explains all the policies and procedures regarding living in the residence halls. This guide is distributed to all resident students when they arrive on campus in the fall or spring. It is imperative that all resident students familiarize them-selves with this guide as well as the university Student Handbook. Students will be held responsible regarding the contents of official university publications.

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Safety & SupportCAMPUS SECURITYgo.lander.edu/safety

On- and off-campus activities keep students occupied all hours of the day and night. Along with having fun, you need to consider your personal safety. All it takes is a little planning, awareness and common sense. Although campus police officers are always on duty, campus safety and security begin with YOU.

LANDER ALERT SYSTEM

Keeping students, faculty and staff safe while on campus is a top priority. The Lander Alert campus

notification system enables officials to immediately send urgent news by text message to mobile phones and email accounts of registered subscribers. The system is used to relay information during a variety of potential emergencies, such as a crime, fire, weather warning, snow closing and other events.

REMEMBER

• Always lock your door.

• Carry your key and Lander ID with you at all times.

• Mark your personal items.

• Purchase personal property insurance for your personal belongings if you are not covered under your parents’ homeowner’s policy.

• Determine well-lit routes ahead of time.

• Don’t venture out alone at night.

• Remember that alcohol consumption impairs your ability to make good judg- ments and decisions.

• Sign up for Campus Alert.

RESIDENT ASSISTANTS

RAs are upperclassmen who live on your floor or in your building. Their role is to make your life easier and to be an accessible source for information and guid-ance. They will plan several activities throughout the year to help you meet others living in your same area. RAs also serve as a link between you and the Residence Life Office. They distribute information on activities, intramurals, room sign-up, etc. Most importantly, when you need advice or just someone to listen and lend a shoulder, you can turn to your RA.

LANDER HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE

The Lander Housing and Residence Life Office is located on the third floor of the Grier Student Center. Through our Resident Assistant Program, trained stu-dent workers assist the Housing and Residence Life staff in promoting a successful living/learning envi-ronment. New students should acquaint themselves with their Resident Assistants and seek their guidance on matters pertaining to the residence halls and other university programs.

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Learning to live with other students will prove as rewarding and educational as many of your classroom experiences. Living with as many as three other students, especially if you didn’t know them before coming to Lander, is often a challenging and revealing experience. You will be exposed to new and diverse personalities, lifestyles, attitudes and opinions. Sharing living quarters and things such as phone, stereo, TV, shower and countless other necessities will also help you learn about yourself. Your college roommates may become your lifelong friends, but probably not before compromises are made. Whether you do everything together or have entirely separate interests and friends, there are several things you can do to help form a positive relationship with your roommate.

COMMUNICATE

Open and honest communication is the key to successful roommate relationships. Share informa-tion with your roommate(s) about your family, planned major and interests.

Getting Adjusted

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BE CONSIDERATE

This covers a whole range of practices. Be understanding of the bad moods or quiet moments your roommates have. Give each other enough space to pursue outside interests, activities and friendships. Respect your roommates’ belongings and always ask before you borrow something. Try to adjust your “neatness” level if necessary.

IF YOU CAN’T WORK THINGS OUT

Students may request a room change. After you put in a request for a room change, we will help you find a living situation that better suits you.

CONTACT YOUR ROOMMATE(S)

You will know the name, phone number and ad-dress of your roommate(s) before coming to school. If you contact your roommate(s) ahead of time, it will make the first meeting much less stressful. Also, you can make plans in advance about who will bring what items to the residence hall.


It really is important to talk to your roommate when arriving on campus. My roommate and I talked about all sorts of things like borrowing each other’s belongings, being neat, pet peeves, guests and when we needed quiet time to study. We got to know each other better and got off to a good start living together.

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Q. Where do I purchase books and supplies?

A. The Bearcat Shop provides all of the necessary materials that students need, including textbooks and supplies. Students can shop for Lander apparel and other items such as drinks, snacks and sundries.

Q. Which halls are coed and how are they divided?

A. All residence halls are coed with the exception of Chipley Hall, which is a female residence. The following residence halls are coed by building: William ston and Thomason. Lide is coed by apartment; Centennial and the new residence hall are coed by each floor.

Q. Are there hall baths in any residence area?

A. No. Students share a bathroom with up to three other residents depending on the area in which you live.

Q. How do students receive mail on campus?

A. All students are assigned a Campus Post Office Box. The post office is located adjacent to the book-store in the Grier Student Center. Mail is NOT delivered to residence hall rooms.

Questions & Answers

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Questions & Answers

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Q. What is the visitation policy for guests of the opposite sex?

A. Visitation hours are 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday for first-time freshman areas. Areas hous-ing upperclassmen have self-governing visitation.

Q. Is a curfew enforced?

A. There is no curfew at Lander; however, students are expected to be respectful of roommates and other students.

Q. Can I use my current email account at Lander?

A. You can still use your current email address; however, once you become a student at Lander, an official Lander email address will be assigned to you. Any Lander official, administrator, faculty member, etc., will communicate with you via your Lander email account only. Therefore, you are encouraged to check your Lander account daily.

Q. How do I get my laptop or tablet ready for class?

A. Lander’s Information Technology Services offers several means of technical support for faculty, staff and students, including laptop setup. Our technicians can make sure your laptop or tablet is ready the first day of class. ITS even provides advice on which device is right for you – visit go.lander.edu/its for information.

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Q. What is Lander University Health Services?

A. Lander University Health Services has nurses on staff to help students with mi-nor health problems. If a student needs to see a doctor, a nurse can refer the stu-dent to the Montgomery Center where the student can be seen at no charge. Each student must pay a health services fee each semester.

Q. Is help available for move-in day?

A. Lander’s faculty, staff and students take great pride in welcoming new students to campus, and many can be found offering a hand at residence halls on move-in day. Our volunteers can help you carry your belongs – from suitcases to televisions – to your room.

Q. Are freshmen allowed to bring cars?

A. Yes. All students must purchase a parking permit from University Police in order to park on campus. Each residence hall has its own designated parking.

Q. What are Lander’s alcohol and smoking policies?

A. Lander is a dry as well as smoke-free campus; therefore, no alcoholic beverages are permitted in university residence halls by students of any age. Also, the use of all tobacco products is prohibited on the Lander campus.

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Q. Where do students do their laundry?*

A. Each residence hall has laundry facilities. A fee of $35 is paid at the beginning of each semester and covers unlimited student use of these facilities.

Q. Are the residence halls open during official school recesses?*

A. Lide Apartments, Centennial Hall, Bearcat Village and University Place are open over Thanksgiving and spring breaks. All residence halls close during winter recess.

Q. What is the university’s meal plan?*

A. Each student living in campus housing must purchase a meal plan. Students may choose from an All-Access, a 150 Block or a 200 Block meal plan.

Q. What about roommate problems?

A. Sometimes students experience difficulty adjusting to college life and living with a roommate. Lander provides counseling services at no charge for students. We encourage students to deal with roommate problems by using compromise, respect and communica-tion. Resident Assistants (RAs) will also help students with problems they may encounter.

Q. Are pets allowed in the residence halls?

A. The ONLY pets allowed in the residence halls are fish (no larger than 10-gallon tanks). Residents found with other pets in their rooms will be subject to fines.

* Please refer to the amenities table on page 18-19 for specific details regarding certain residence halls.

Room Assignment ROOM RESERVATION AND CONFIRMATION

Students applying for campus housing must first be accepted to the university through the Office of Admissions. Students must complete a housing application/contract; your admissions application does not serve as a housing application. A housing deposit of $225 ($75 Room Reservation/Damage Deposit; $100 Room Con-firmation; and $50 Housing Administration Fee) is required to complete the housing application process and should be returned with the application/contract.

The $75 Room Reservation/Damage Deposit will remain on file while students are under contract from one academic year to the next. The $100 Room Confirmation Fee will be deducted from the student’s room fee for the fall semester. The $50 adminis-trative fee is paid yearly by all students wishing to live on campus.

The housing application process is considered complete when the application/contract and deposits are received in the Housing Office. A priority date will be

assigned to your application based on the deposit receipt date. Room assignments are made on a first-come first-served basis deter-mined by this priority date. Room assignments are made and mailed in the latter part of summer.

Requests for specific buildings, roommates or rooms cannot be guaranteed. Consideration will

be given based on availability and priority date.

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WHAT TO BRING

This is a suggestion list. Not all items are necessary for residence life.

• Radio• TV• Telephone• Towels• Study lamp• Alarm clock• Wastebasket• Cleaning supplies• Laundry supplies/basket• Personal supplies• Extra-long twin sheets (36” x 80”)• Coffee pot• Answering machine• Power strip with circuit breaker• Shelves and brackets (Thomason)• Small microwave oven (less than 700 watts)• Small refrigerator (less than 4.1 cubic feet)• Mobile computing device (visit www.lander.edu for requirements)

WHAT NOT TO BRING

• Household extension cords• Hot plates• Darts and dartboards• Toaster ovens• Candles• Fireworks• Firearms and other weapons• Electric grills

RESIDENCE HALL CONTRACT, CONTRACT TERMS AND IMPORTANT FACTS

Each resident student is required to sign a Residence Hall Contract before a room assignment can be made. The contract is for a period of one academic year and expires at the end of the second semester. Information pertaining to payment of fees, cancellation of room reservation and general housing poli-cies is included in the contract. Resident stu-dents are held responsible for the contents of these documents and should be sure they are familiar with them.

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AREA CODE (864):

Admissions 388-8307Athletics 388-8314Bookstore 388-8384Business Office 388-8885Campus Police 388-8222Career Services 388-8243Counseling Services 388-8288Health Services 388-8885Housing and Residence Life 388-8266Financial Aid 388-8340Food Services 388-8723Library 388-8365Registrar 388-8503Student Activities 388-8244Vice President for Student Affairs 388-8239

Please visit our website at go.lander.edu/housing for a variety of information and current events regarding housing and residence life at Lander University. For current housing and meal plan rates, access the Business Office link from the Housing website listed above. Additional numbers for departments, faculty, staff and administration can be accessed at www.lander.edu.

Lander University offers equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of race, age, sex, religion, color, handicap or national origin.

Please refer all questions to: Department of Housing and Residence LifeApplication Processing, CPO Box 6019, Lander University, 320 Stanley Ave.,

Greenwood, SC 29649-2099 • Phone: 864-388-8266F15

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