What Are The Benefits Of Living On Campus?

Get better grades

Students who live on campus do better academically. You're more likely to take more academic credits and earn a higher grade point.

Graduate

Students who live on campus are more likely to graduate. Add to the factors contributing to your success - live on campus!

Make friends and feel connected

You'll meet more people - guaranteed. Friendships formed will last a lifetime. Plus, friends will be close by, for studying and just hanging out.

Avoid money hassles

By living on campus, you'll avoid extra utility bills, expensive trips to the grocery store and chasing down roommates for their part of the rent.

Build leadership skills

Take advantage of activities and organizations, such as residence hall events, recreation activities and campus clubs.

Make college life easier

Enjoy the convenience of being closer to classes, the Art Café, library, computer labs, lots of good places to eat, rec facilities and tons of events.

If you are reading this Blog, you have obviously chosen to make campus housing your new home for the next academic year.  The entire Housing Team is ready to welcome you to San Francisco and help provide a meaningful college experience!

How Do I Avoid Having To Go To Centralized Check-In?

Living on campus this fall?  Want to go DIRECTLY to your assigned community as soon as you arrive rather than having to go to Centralized Check-In located at 860 Sutter Street?  Here are a few things you MUST have completed in order to do so:

1.  You have a confirmed spring assignment (you will receive an email in December with your assignment).

2.  You have paid your rent/meal plan entirely, or have verified that Financial Aid will cover all or a portion of the balance.  CHECK ON THIS NOW TO AVOID FUTURE HASSLES!

3.  Your Housing Deposit is at $500 for NEW students and $250 for continueing students who lived with us in the Fall 2011 semester.

4.  You have registered for full-time classes (3 classes for GRADUATE; 4 classes for UNDERGRADUATE).

If you have verified all of the above, then you are good to go directly to your assigned community.

Please understand that everyone wants to move in right at 9am, which certainly causes delays in getting your keys and paperwork.  To avoid any unnecessary delays, plan on coming a little later in the morning or afternoon...it will save you a lot of frustration!

We are super excited to welcome you to your new home next semester!

Frequently Asked Questions from Incoming AAU Campus Housing Students

Below you will find some frequently asked questions:

QUESTION:

Does my Health Insurance have to cover my medical needs in California or do I just simply need insurance?

ANSWER:  

Yes! Your health insurance must cover your unexpected as well as your expected health needs during the time you are residing in San Francisco, CA.

QUESTION:

I am using financial aid to pay for my campus housing but I have been informed that the aid will not be dispersed until a few weeks after school begins. Can I still move into campus housing?

ANSWER:  

As long as the Financial Aid Office has deemed that you will have enough financial aid to cover your housing rent, and this information has been confirmed with the Housing Department, you will be able to move into campus housing next week. However, if your financial aid allocation will only cover a partial amount of your housing rent, then you must pay the balance in full prior to moving into your room. 

QUESTION:

What is the address we can ship packages to if we are moving in from out of state?

ANSWER:  

The address to ship your packages depends on what building you're are moving into! Check out this blog entry for more information about campus housing addresses. Remember that packages will NOT be accepted before Monday, January 23, 2012.

QUESTION:

Will we need our student ID cards before we move into our residential buildings during the week of January 23rd?

ANSWER:  

You will want to make obtaining your photo student ID card a top priority on the day that you arrive to move on-campus. However, you can go directly to your residential building first to move in but afterwards, please head to 79 New Montgomery where you will be able to obtain your student ID. Most residential buildings and all academic buildings require a student ID for entry…so it is imperative to have your ID card with you at all times!

QUESTION:

Do the on-campus housing buildings allow pets?

ANSWER:  

No. Not at any time are pets permitted within the residence halls.

QUESTION:

 Will my room in on-campus housing be cable ready?

ANSWER:  

Most of rooms within campus housing are cable ready but this is a service that you will have to order and pay for on your own. On the day that you move into your building there will be available information regarding the San Francisco cable provider Comcast. We suggest that you have a conversation with your roommate(s) regarding cable service and television use within your room prior to signing up for cable service.  

QUESTION:

I am wondering where I can find out which books and supplies are needed for my classes?

ANSWER:  

Go to MY ACADEMY, click on the Syllabi and Online Classes which is located on the right-hand side of the webpage.  You will then be prompted to login using your login information. If your instructors have posted any specific information regarding the various classes you are enrolled in for Fall 2011, it will be posted in this area. If not, you may need to wait until day 1 of your class to obtain information regarding the supplies and books needed.

QUESTION:

Where can I find a list of restaurants that accept Knight Kash?

ANSWER:  By going to this webpage, KNIGHT KASH, you will see the various restaurants that accept Knight Kash.

QUESTION:

I just found out that I am assigned to bed space A. What does this mean? And are the desks assigned as well?

Answer: The A bed space is the lower bunk. Additionally, here is more information about assigned bed spaces:A = Bottom Bunk B = Top Bunk. C = 3rd bed if room is a triple room or the bottom bunk of a 2nd set of bunk beds within a quad room. D = Top Bunk of a 2nd set of bunk beds within a quad roomThe desks are not assigned, so you will need to work that out with your roommate(s).

QUESTION:

When I move into my residential building on move in day, will there be handcarts or furniture dollys to help me move my belongings into my room? Like for big boxes and what not?

ANSWER:  

There will not be carts for move-in. With a little patience...you should be able to get moved into your room in no time. If someone is driving you to campus, and you do have a handcart that you can use during the move...it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring it...but, even without it, you should be just fine. It is also advisable that since so many residents are moving in at the same time, that you try to schedule your arrival for later in the morning or afternoon as most residents make a big push to arrive early which causing the morning hours to be the busiest and most hectic during move-in day.

We’re absolutely excited and looking forward to welcoming you all in the Spring semester!!

What to Bring to Campus!!

What Housing provides in each room...
Housing will provide each resident with basic furnishings:  mobile drawer unit (wire baskets), drafting table, stool, desk lamp, bed frame (most of the beds are bunk beds), and a mattress.

What should I bring to campus?
Extra Long (XL) sheets and comforters (most beds are XL), towels, pillows, toiletry items, alarm clock, hangers, pillows, hair dryer, laundry basket, laundry detergent, toilet paper, umbrella, first-aid items, flashlight, kitchen utensils and cookware if living in one of our apartment buildings, shower curtain, and school supplies. Please be mindful that there is limited space to store items and clothing within each room, so please be mindful of what you decide to bring with you for the Fall semester. You can always reassess your needs once you go home for Winter Intersession and bring additional items, if needed, once you return to campus housing for the Spring 2012 semester.

What should I NOT bring to campus?
Toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, coffee makers, extra refrigerators (only one per room and no bigger than 2.6 cu ft), microwaves (apartments are permitted to have microwaves), George Forman Grills, halogen lamps, incense or candles or other open flame items, alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia, weapons, pets (including all reptiles and fish), large stereo equipment or large speakers, furniture (including futons, bean bag chairs, bookshelves, chairs, sofa/loveseat). Also remember that PETS of any kind, are not permitted within the residence halls.

Can I bring a vehicle to campus?
The Housing Department highly recommends that you do not bring a vehicle to San Francisco. There is no parking available in any housing facility or anywhere on-campus. Academy shuttles provide free, convenient transportation between housing and academic buildings. Additionally, you do not need a car when you live in San Francisco; the city has one of the best and most efficient transportation systems in the U.S. For more information on public transportation in San Francisco, visit www.511.org.

Equipment Registration
Write down the make, model, color, serial number, and estimated value of all of your electronic equipment, and camera equipment and register these items with Campus Safety during your move-in period.  This will allow Campus safety to identify the owner of these items if they are ever lost or stolen.  Forms will be available from a housing staff member during move-in

Spring 2012 Move-In Dates

January 16, 2012 - January 20, 2012 - NEW INTERNATIONAL students may begin to arrive.

January 23, 2012 - All NEW students UNDER 21 may begin moving to campus 9am-5pm.

January 24, 2012 - All NEW students OVER 21 may begin moving to campus 9am-5pm.

January 25, 2012 - Continuing students may begin moving to campus 9am-5pm.

Tips to a speedy move-in:

1. Do you have an assignment? (NEW students will receive their assignments in December)

2. Did you pay your deposit AND rent (or ensure financial aid is in place...Yes, CALL THEM to verify:) )

3. Did you fill out your ECF (emergency contact form) that is found online and bring it with you? Don't mail, fax or scan...bring it in person.

4. Did you make a copy of your health insurance card (all residents are required to have health insurance to live on campus)

5. Did you register for full-time status for the semester (9 units for GRAD and 12 units for UNDERGRAD)

If you did all of the above, you may proceed directly to your assigned building. 

If you do not have an assignment or have not paid rent, please proceed to CENTRALIZED CHECK-IN at 860 Sutter Street (January 23 and 24 only; after the 24th, proceed directly to 79 New Montgomery, Suite 120. 

International Students arrive January 16 - 20 will ned to go directly to 79 New Montgomery, Suite 120 between the hours of 9am - 5pm. 

There may be a bit of a wait, so it's better to do all of this before you arrive on campus. Stagger your arrival time. If EVERYONE arrives a 9am then you're sure to have a bit of a wait. Don't get frustrated...this is a new chapter in your life and you should look at it as an adventure!

We are all so excited to welcome you to campus this spring!

 

Where Do I Go During Winter Intersession?

As we quickly approach the end of the fall semester, many of you are searching for airline tickets now in order to get the best price possible.  Please read the following information so that you are prepared for winter closure beginning at noon on December 17th, 2011.


December 17, 2011 - ALL residential buildings close at 12:00pm (noon) on this day. 
Pack all belongings that you will not be taking home during the break and store them properly on your bed.  You will be given more detailed instructions as we get closer to that time period. Make sure to take all personal items that you will need between December 17, 2011 and January 25, 2012 as you will not be able to enter your room during this time period.  It is important for us to stress that you will NOT be required to pack up and move out entirely, only take what you'll need for the winter break.  Your Housing License Agreement is for both fall AND spring semester, so having you move out all of your belongings at the end of the fall semester does not make sense.

What If I Am Unable to Go Home During the Winter Break?

We can provide Winter Intersession housing at a rate of $45 per day.  Please keep in mind that your application to stay for the Intersession period is NOT GUARANTEED.  If you meet one of the following criteria and need to apply, please understand that your application will be reviewed by the Director of Housing and a determination will be made regarding your acceptance.  If you do not fit into one of these categories, your application will not be approved:

• International students with travel restrictions
• Intercollegiate athletes who are still in season and have been identified by the coach (you will still need to apply)
• Any student taking Intersession classes (you will need to provide a copy of your Intersession schedule when you apply) 

If your application is approved, you will need to pay the entire fee PRIOR to December 17, 2011.  Financial Aid does not cover the intersession housing fee.

 

Applications will be available in the Housing Office beginning November 21, 2011.  The deadline for applying for Winter Intersession housing is Wednesday, December 7, 2011.

Have a great rest of the fall semester!