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Will I have to live on campus?
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All students not yet married, not yet 22 years of age are required to live in campus housing unless commuting from home.
Click here to see a residence hall room layout.
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What must I do to get housing and how is housing assigned?
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Campus housing is assigned by the office of Student Development after receipt of 1) student's complete Housing Contract, 2) Medical History form, 3) $150 housing deposit and 4) $100 tuition deposit.
Freshman Assignments
Housing assignments for first-time freshmen will be posted at the summer New Student Orientation and on the Student Account Invoice, which will be mailed to all students in late July giving their specific room and roommate assignment. Both Galloway and Pioneer Halls house female freshmen and Oakwood Hall houses male freshmen. Decisions will be made with assistance from the students completed Roommate Preference form, however later applications will be made based on availability.
Transfer Student and Older Freshman Assignments
Transfers or first-time freshmen who are 21 years or older will be assigned housing in either an MVNU residence hall or an on-campus apartment. Because these assignments are based strictly on the availability of housing, these housing decisions may not be made or finalized until the first of August. Assignments for applications received in late July or in August will be made based on when they are received in the Student Development office.
Older Freshmen and Transfer students will be notified of their assignment either by mail or by phone by the Student Development staff, who will assign a room and roommate based first on availability and second with assistance from the students completed Roommate Preference form.
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What if my roommate and I don't get along?
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Students can report roommate (apartment) conflicts to their Resident Assistant (serious issues should be reported directly to the Resident Director). The Residence Life staff will assist students with mediation and help roommates and apartment-mates communicate issues with each other.
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Who is liable for damage done to my belongings?
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The University is not liable for property damage of personal belongings. Students should be sure their property is covered by parents' homeowner's policy, or obtain a policy on their own items.
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What should/shouldn't I bring?
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The orientation handbook contains a list of items to bring to MVNU. Please note the following items not allowed:
Air conditioners (exceptions for medical reasons upon request to the Director of Student Health Services and with written verification of need from student's physician)
Cooking appliances with an open coil
Residence Halls: Microwaves (one provided in each dormitory lobby)
Apartments: Limited to one Microwave
Halogen lamps
Loft type furniture/beds from home (extra-long mattresses may be provided by request)
Carpet that requires being taped to the floor
Furnishings that require holes drilled into the walls
Irons without automatic shutoff system
More than one upholstered chair per room (must be labeled "flame retardant" and is restricted to 60 inches in length)
Candles
Inappropriate media (Posters, Movies, Video Games, Magazines). For more information please consult the Student Handbook.
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Who can help me when I need assistance?
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Resident Director live in each residence hall and apartment area. RDs are available for emergency assistance on a twenty-four hour basis. In addition, each floor or apartment wing has one student Resident Assistant designated to assist students on their floor or unit. A student Medical Associate is "on call" from 4:30 p.m. - 8 a.m. to assist in medical emergencies.
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What facilities are available so I can wash my clothes?
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Washers and dryers are located on the lower floors of all Residence Halls. Facilities are also located in each group of apartments. These facilities are available to residential students free of cost.
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What should I wear while on campus?
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Appropriate campus outerwear: Casual jeans, slacks, sweatpants, skirts, dresses, and culottes, clean and neat. Shorts that are modest (two inch maximum above the knee) are permitted in the Den, Campus Center Lobby, Computer Labs, Cafeteria, and Library after 4:30 p.m., and all day Saturday. Shorts are not permitted in these areas on Sundays.
Inappropriate campus outerwear: Midriff outfits, halter-tops, sundresses, miniskirts, cut-off shorts, cut-off shirts, tank tops, spaghetti straps, form-fitting outfits (including bike shorts or stretch pants, unless covered by a skirt- length shirt), clothing with inappropriate writing or pictures, attire that is sloppy, unclean, or immodest.
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Can I keep my car or bicycle on campus?
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All students are permitted to have motor vehicles on campus. All cars and bicycles must be registered with Security. Bikes must be kept in bike racks located near each residence hall.
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Can I have overnight guests?
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A student may have up to three (same gender), individual overnight visitors in his/her room, with a limit of three nights per month. All visitors must be registered with the Resident Director. Child care or babysitting is not permitted in any campus area.
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How are disciplinary issues resolved?
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Disciplinary issues are generally presented to peer Residence Judicial Councils, and/or the Associate Dean of Student Development. As much as is possible, students will be given the option for community service in lieu of fines, unless damage to university property has been incurred. In addition, systems of accountability, such as counseling, accountability partners, etc. are used for behavioral intervention. When it is necessary for a student to be suspended from classes and campus for a period of time, students will be asked to notify parents of their suspension.
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Is there a curfew?
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Freshmen:
Monday through Thursday - Midnight
Friday and Saturday - 1:30 am
Sunday - 1:00 am
Sophomore-Senior:
Monday through Thursday - 1 am
Friday and Saturday - 2:30 am
Sunday - 2:00 am
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Can I spend the night off campus?
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Students are allowed overnight sign-outs to visit friends and family. Sign-out sheets provided on each floor or apartment door must be completed with accurate information of location, dates and phone numbers.
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Are there quiet hours, study rooms?
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Campus Quiet Hours are 10pm - 10am, any exceptions may be posted by Residence Halls (during exam weeks or based on the requests or a majority of Residents to encourage a study atmosphere in the residence living areas. Study rooms are available in each Residence Area, with student access to a PC.
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Will I have storage space for my belongings?
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Minimal storage space can be found under the beds in the dormitories and above closets. Students are not permitted to store personal belongings at the University during the school year or the summer. Students are encouraged to limit personal belongings brought to campus, and to bring only seasonal clothes due to shortage of storage space.
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Do I have to provide my own food?
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All residential students are required to participate in the University's meal plan and student health insurance plan. Students can bring their own food and beverages. Students are permitted to bring their own mini-Refrigerator (max. 2.9 cubic feet).
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Do I need to have my own health insurance?
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If students have other family health insurance, they will be able to waive MVNU’s health plan upon providing details of their other insurance. All students have access to on-campus health services. MVNU’s health plan assists with access to off-campus medical providers. Parents and students have found this provision helpful when unexpected student illness or emergencies mandate immediate attention by health professionals; consequently, service delays or access restrictions are minimized. Students have coverage of medical expenses according to the plan's benefits.
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What ATM option do I have on campus?
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MVNU offers a banking partnership through PNC. Please visit www.pnc.com/mvnu for more information.
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