End of the Year Move-Out

As we approach the end of the academic year, please be aware of the following:

• All Barnard residence halls officially close for the summer at 10am on Saturday, May 18, 2013.
  
• Students who are not graduating are expected to move out within 24 hours of their final exam (or by 10am on May 18, whichever is sooner).
  
• Students who are graduating will be required to move out no later than 5pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

Please visit http://barnard.edu/reslife/move-out for information about cleaning your room, check out procedures, requesting extensions, Give-&-Go-Green, summer storage options, returning refrigerators & cable boxes, parking, etc.

If you wish to apply for summer housing, please note that applications are due by 4pm Thursday, May 2, 2013.  More information is available at http://barnard.edu/reslife/summerhousing/.

Summer Storage

Barnard is unfortunately unable to provide on-campus storage for students over the summer (or at any other time during the academic year).

For storage of belongings over the summer, Residential Life & Housing recommends SummerStorage.org (516-729-5169), which has worked with the college for the past 16 years. The SummerStorage.org team will be on campus from 10am to 5pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 15th, 16th & 17th. Angelo Reda and his staff will set up with supplies in one of two locations depending on the weather.

• If it is NOT raining, you will be able to find him and his team just outside of Sulzberger Hall by the steps.
• However, if it does rain on any one of these three days, he and his team will be set up inside Barnard Hall on the ground floor.

They will have boxes, tape, packing supplies and staff to assist you in moving very heavy items.  Further information can be found on their website, summerstorage.org.  If you have any questions regarding pricing or accommodations, please feel free to contact Mr. Reda directly via either email (avreda@aol.com) or at 516-729-5169.  He is very familiar with Barnard's campus and the needs of Barnard students.

In order to best serve each student's individual needs, you are encouraged to send an email to avreda@aol.com containing:

• Your LAST Name
• Your Mobile Phone #
• The number of boxes you anticipate needing

By doing so, the boxes will be pre-labeled and ready for you when you arrive to pick them up!

Please note that there are other summer storage vendors and if you elect to choose one that asks to come to your room/suite to retrieve your items, you MUST be present to meet the person(s) at the front desk and must sign them in as a guest.  No vendors will be given permission to go to and/or enter your room/suite without your presence.  For links to other vendors, please visit http://barnard.edu/reslife/services/storage.

Applications for Summer 2013 Housing

Information about applying for 2013 Summer Housing at Barnard is now available online at http://barnard.edu/reslife/summerhousing/.

Housing is available for Summer Session 1 (May 27 - 5pm on July 5) and/or Summer Session 2 (July 7 - 5pm on August 9). May & August Interim Housing is available for students with Spring and/or Fall room assignments in Barnard housing.

The deadline for Summer Housing applications is 4pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Late applications will be accepted only if space is available.

Note: Residential Life & Housing does not grant approvals for College-Subsidized Summer Housing and cannot answer questions regarding the eligibility of different positions.   If you will be working for/with an office/program that you believe may qualify you for College-Subsidized Summer Housing, please speak to your employer/supervisor.

Apply to work for Res Life during the Summer (2013)

Residential Life & Housing is hiring both RAs and Office Assistants for Summer 2013. If you are interested in promoting community, helping students, and having fun, you are encouraged to apply!

For more information (and to apply online), please visit http://barnard.edu/reslife/employment/summer.

Applications are due by 1pm on Friday, March 29.

600s WiFi work over Spring Break

Attention residents of 600, 616, and 620:

BCIT will be entering suites in the 600s on Tuesday, March 19, to test the WiFi modules (usually mounted in  the hallway or kitchen of each suite).  You do not need to be present.  BCIT will have master keys and will lock each suite upon leaving.

If you have any questions, you can contact BCIT by visiting http://barnard.edu/bcit/.

E&R Laundry Service update for Spring Break

March 11 to 16 will be the final week of service prior Spring Break for students subscribed to the E&R Laundry Service.

**This means that the shift on Saturday, 3/16/13 will be the last opportunity for you to retrieve anything from the laundry room before Spring Break.**

Since there will be no service, there will be NO laundry shifts on Monday, 3/18/13, Tuesday, 3/19/13, Friday, 3/22/13 or Saturday, 3/23/13.

Service will resume the following week, 3/25/13 through 3/30/13.  If shift times should change, an email will be sent. The first shift following Spring Break will take place on Monday, 3/25/13 and service will resume normally as of that day on.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Jody Wecht.  Have an enjoyable & safe break and thanks so much!

Register for Room Selection!

Registration for Room Selection (for 2013-2014 housing) starts today, Wednesday, March 6 at 1pm.  All students who wish to live in any kind of campus housing for next year must register online at http://barnardreslife.org/roomselection/.

Although registration runs through 1pm on Wednesday, March 13 (and when students register during this time period does not affect their lottery number), there is no reason to wait until the last minute!  Log on and register yourself now!

Students who wish to be part of a group for Room Selection do not have to specify this when they register (students can join a group at any point after they register until they actually select).  So don’t let that keep you from registering right away!

Wondering where you want to live next year?

• Take a tour of the residence halls this Sunday, March 10!  Times & locations.
• Read reviews of the residence halls & rooms/suites.  Submit a review of your own room (non-FYs) and you’ll be entered in a drawing for an Amazon gift card!
• Interested in being part of the Social Justice House (in 616)?   Applications are open through Fri, March 15.

Thinking about living off-campus next year?

• Before you decide not to register for Room Selection, talk to the Res Life office first!
• Students who live off-campus will not be eligible for Room Selection next year.
• Students who move off-campus may qualify for less financial aid than students who live on-campus.  Students are encouraged to talk to the Financial Aid office before deciding to move off-campus.

Don’t know how Room Selection works?

• All you need to know for now is:  if you want to live on campus next year, you must register for Room Selection (before 1pm on Wednesday, March 13).
• Info Sessions about Room Selection will take place after Spring Break (dates & times).
• Res Life will also table in the Diana and in Hewitt Cafeteria to answer questions (dates & times).

Updates about Room Selection

• The College has confirmed that all suites in Plimpton next year will be for 6 students (4 singles, 1 double).  See the residence hall floorplans.
• Thinking about applying for Winter Break Housing next year?  Please note that 616, 620, & Elliott will be completely closed again for the first 3 weeks of Winter Break.  Residents of those buildings who wish to apply for Winter Break Housing will be responsible for obtaining permission to stay in a friend’s room (in an open building) during that time period (more info).

Apply for Barnard's new Social Justice House

The SOCIAL JUSTICE HOUSE is Barnard's new special interest housing option for next year (2013-2014).

The application is now available online and is due by 5pm on Friday, March 15.  Please visit http://barnard.edu/reslife/social-justice-house for more information.

The Social Justice House is a unique opportunity to take an active role in immersing yourself in Barnard College and New York City through the lens of justice and activism.  Dedicated to educating students about the problems and solutions related to contemporary social issues, students will pursue positive change within local and global communities as members of the Social Justice House.  Students will learn how to make a difference by engaging in the theory and practice of social justice and interacting with their peers and local activists and policy makers.

If you have an interest in social justice and civic engagement, we invite you to apply for the 2013-2014 academic year!

Questions?  Contact Frank A. Cirioni (Associate Director for Residential Life) at fcirioni@barnard.edu or 212-854-6608.

Trivia Bowl Staff Champions!

Annie, Matt, & Frank competed last night in the Barnard Trivia Bowl to defend Residential Life & Housing's record as Staff Team Champion.  They brought home the Staff Trophy for another year!

Support Animal Policy

In the past few years, we have heard from a number of students who are interested in bringing Support Animals to campus and, in light of those requests, we are pleased to announce the implementation of a new policy, the full details of which can be found here. While we will still generally limit the presence of privately owned animals on campus, we are now committed to accommodating anyone with disabilities for whom these animals provide tremendous comfort and assistance.

Morgan Murray, the ADA/Section 504 Director, who oversees the Office of Disability Services (ODS), is responsible for implementing our Service and Support Animal policy, in collaboration with other offices, and for guiding students with disabilities who request accommodation.  Each request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with both the needs of the individual and the concerns of the College community in mind.

To give you some of the specifics, a Service Animal is broadly defined as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.  In compliance with ADA regulations, individually trained dogs that qualify as Service Animals are permitted on campus with their owner.  A Support Animal is a dog or other common domestic animal that provides therapeutic support to an individual with an identified disability in their living space. In order to bring a Support Animal into campus housing, the owner must complete the ODS request application. Students interested in pursuing this accommodation are encouraged to meet with the ADA/Section 504 Director in advance of such request.  Again, requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

We do understand that the presence of an animal in a residence hall may be of concern to other students.  The Offices of Disability Services and Residential Life and Housing will make every effort to notify residents in the building where a Service or Support Animal will be located so that anyone who has medical issues affected by animals (e.g., asthma, severe allergies) can contact the Office of Disability Services as soon as possible.  If conflicting disabilities exist, we will work together to resolve the problem as efficiently and effectively as possible.

We hope that all members of the Barnard community recognize and respect the working role of Service or Support Animals, and encourage you to review the Animal Policy for specific guidance.  For many, the presence of these animals is truly invaluable and will optimize their academic experience.

Respectfully, Dean Hinkson (Dean of the College)