Meal Plans and Cafe Hours

If you have purchased a meal plan, we want to make sure you are aware of the times the various cafes are open for service. In addition to the regular meal service, the I-House Cafe located at 860 Sutter, will offer Market Place hours from 3PM-5PM. The I-House cafe will offer a limited hot menu that includes pizza, salads, sandwiches & burgers during the Market Place hours.

The cafes will open on January 23, 2012!  Cafe Rodin will serve all meals (including breakfast) on January 23rd. On that same day I-house will open with lunch service and the 620 Cafe will open with dinner service that night. 

Below are the meal hours for the various cafes:

SPRING 2012 CAFE HOURS
HAPPY DINING!

Café Rodin:
Weekdays:
Breakfast: 7:00-9:00am
Lunch: 11:00-1:30pm
Dinner: 5:00-8:30pm

Weekend:
Brunch: 11:00-1:30pm
Dinner: 5:00-8:30pm


I-House Cafe:
Weekdays:
Breakfast: 7:00-9:00am
Lunch: 11:00-1:30pm
Marketplace 3:-5pm 

Dinner: 5:00-8:00pm

Weekend: Brunch: 11:00-2:30pm
Dinner: 5:00-8:00pm


620 Café
Weekdays:
Breakfast: 7:00-9:00am
Lunch : 11:00- 3 :00pm
Dinner: 5:00PM-8:00PM

Weekend: Brunch: 11:30-1:30pm
Dinner: 5:00-8:00pm

HAPPY DINING!

All About The Housing Deposit

In order to apply for on-campus housing at The Academy of Art University you will need to pay $500 in order to be given a room assignment. Many students are curious about what the housing deposit is used for and whether or not it's refundable when you move out of campus housing.  Here are the top FAQ's regarding your $500 housing deposit:

1.  What is my deposit used for?

The $500 security deposit is applied to your account as a $350 refundable security deposit as well as a $75 per semester, NON-REFUNDABLE, mandatory Building Maintenance fee.  If it is determined that the resident is responsible for additional personal or common area damages, or lost keys, the housing deposit will be used and applied to those charges at the time the charges are assessed. 

2.  Do I need to maintain $500 in my account each semester?

It is solely the responsibility of the resident to maintain a minimum of $500 at the beginning of the fall semester and $250 at the beginning of the spring and summer semesters, even if that requires additional funds to be deposited during the term of the Agreement.

3.  What is the Building Maintenance Fee that I am being charged $75 each semester?

Each week EVERY residential room on campus is cleaned by our housekeeping team (floors and bathroom), as well as the common areas being cleaned on a regular basis.  In order to ensure that you receive as much of your deposit back as you possibly can when you leave housing, you will want to maintain your personal space (no holes in walls, no damage to carpet/floors, no trash or other items left in your space upon check-out) and leave it the way it was when you first moved into your room.

Get Involved in Your Residence Hall!

One of the major benefits of living in campus housing is the various opportunities to get involved and to meet other students who are pursuing similar majors and career paths!

The Resident Assistants within your building will be actively working to plan programs and events that will bring members of the community together to live, learn, and grow both as individuals and as a community. Take advantage of these events! They will be planned for YOU, to enrich your experience while living in campus housing! Additionally, the Resident Assistants are always looking for ideas for programs and events and will look to you for your input. After all, what would be the point of planning various programs and events, if nobody in the community was interested or cared about the subject matter? Programs that have take place in past years include (but are certainly not limited to): murder mystery nights, dances, trips to museums, pizza nights, ice cream socials, beach clean-ups, time management workshops, drawing workshops, film viewings followed by discussion, etc! The RAs will be a great resource in terms of helping to build community through these various events and programs...but do not hesitate to offer your services and assistance! It will be welcomed and will only contribute to a stronger, richer campus living experience for everyone!

Additionally, at the beginning of each semester, each residence hall will form a Hall Council. The Hall Council of each building is comprised of members of the building who are interested in being more involved within the community and who want to help plan events. Each Hall Council is slightly different, depending on the specific population of the building, but often there are specific roles (President, Vice President, Event Coordinator, etc) and the group will meet on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to plan events. The Hall Council will be advised by either the Resident Director or a Senior Resident Assistant and these individuals will provide structure and guidance as the group forms and develops into a functioning Hall Council. Once you move into campus housing, contact your Resident Assistant or Resident Director if you are interested in learning more about Hall Council and getting involved within your residence hall!

Can't wait to have you all join us on-campus very soon!

What is My New Address?

By now you are probably curious and want to know what your new address will be when you arrive on campus.   Make sure to use the following format when sending mail to your residence hall/apartment:

The following is only an example…

Your Name (First Name & Last Name)
1916 Octavia (use your building address), Room #410 (use your specific room number)
San Francisco, CA (city and state) 94109 (use your specific zip code)

Below are the zip codes for the various buildings:

Residence Hall – Street Address - Zip Code

Leonardo DaVinci - 1080 Bush - 94109

Frank Lloyd Wright - 1153 Bush - 94109

Bluxome - 168 Bluxome - 94107

Star - 1727 Lombard - 94123

John Singer Sargent - 1900 Jackson - 94109

Johannes Vermeer - 736 Jones - 94109

Coco Chanel - 1916 Octavia - 94109

Auguste Rodin - 1055 Pine - 94109

Fritz Lang - 560 Powell - 94108

Half Moon - 575 Harrison - 94105

Howard Brodie - 655 Sutter - 94102

Edgar Degas - 680 Sutter - 94102

International House - 860 Sutter - 94102  

Clara Gil Stephens - 620 Sutter - 94102

Commodore - 825 Sutter - 94109

Mary Cassatt - 2209Van Ness - 94109

Ansel Adams - 2211 Van Ness - 94109

DaVinci Villa Overflow Hotel – 2550 Van Ness - 94109

Packages will not be accepted in the buildings prior to January 23, 2012 for domestic students.

If you are a NEW international student arriving the week of January 16, please make sure to send the packages to arrive AFTER you have moved into your new community.

Housing Costs and Payments

How much does Housing cost?
Housing costs are determined based on the room type selected. For the most updated pricing information, please visit our website at: Campus Housing Costs. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Are utilities included?
Utilities (electric, water, heat, gas, trash, internet) are included in the housing costs.

How do I make housing payments?
We encourage you to pay by Visa or MasterCard online at www.academyart.edu (click on Campus Housing link or your Student Self-Service). Payments can also be made by check or money order payable to Academy of Art University and sent to Housing Accounts Receivable at 79 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94105.

For additional information, please contact Accounts Receivable at 800.544.2787 or 1.415.274.2200 (from outside the U.S.). We take your privacy seriously and we discourage the transmission of credit card numbers via email or voicemail.

Is there a housing payment plan?

The Academy of Art University DOES NOT offer a payment plan for on-campus housing. You can choose to pre-pay for your housing rent balance as long as the amount is paid in full prior to moving on campus. For more information, please contact Accounts Receivable at 800.544.2787 or 1.415.274.2200 (from outside the U.S.).

Will financial aid cover my housing costs?
This will depend on the type of financial aid package that you have received. Ask your financial aid advisor about applying financial aid toward housing. Your financial aid advisor can be reached at 800.544.2787 or 1.415.274.2200 (from outside the U.S.).

Health Insurance IS Mandatory Prior To Moving Into Campus Housing

Per the Housing License Agreement, all students who live in campus housing are required to demonstrate to the Housing Department that they currently possess health insurance! We within the Housing Department take the health of our resident population very seriously and are committed through various educational efforts throughout the year to ensuring that everyone is making a concerted effort to place their personal health at the forefront. This includes developing healthy eating habits, getting plenty of sleep, and finding healthy means by which to relieve the stress that is inevitable while studying at AAU. Therefore, it also vital that everyone in campus housing possesses health insurance so as to receive appropriate medical attention and care, if the need were to arise!

If you don't currently possess health insurance, you will need to obtain insurance prior to taking occupancy of your room in campus housing. An option that is certainly worth taking a look at can be found by checking out this link: https://studentinsurance.wellsfargo.com/

Please make sure you bring a photocopy of the health insurance card with you to provide to the housing staff the day you move into your new home.  Please DO NOT mail, scan, or fax the copy as you will need to present this document in person.

Here's to a healthy semester ahead!

Navigating the Academy of Art University's Shuttle Service

The Academy of Art University provides an excellent shuttle service that is free of charge to all students and staff members! The shuttles are a convenient and easy means by which to travel between the various academic and residential buildings at AAU. Shuttle stops are located either at or within easy walking distance of all the university's buildings...after riding the shuttles a few times, you'll get the hang of it in no time!
The shuttle schedule can be found by going to the following website: AAU Shuttle Schedule

Once you click on the link, you will find that there are two drop down menus. The drop down menu on the left side of the screen is where you select your departure point, while the drop down menu on the right side of the screen indicates your desired destination. Once you have selected your two desired locations within the two drop down menus, you simply click go and the shuttle schedule between the two chosen shuttle stops will be displayed. Once the schedule has been displayed, you'll easily be able to determine the pick-up time, the drop off time, and which specific shuttle you will need to board to get to where you want to go!!

Also, to help you orient yourself with the Academy of Art University's urban campus, check out the following two versions (interactive and printable) of the campus map:AAU Campus Map (interactive)  AAU Campus Map (Printable)

Getting around AAU's campus and the city of San Francisco may seem daunting at first, but do know that students are able to aquaint and acclimate themselves rather quickly! And of course, all members of the Housing staff are here to help YOU, so please never hesitate to ask a Resident Assistant or Resident Director about how to find a shuttle stop and how to navigate the shuttle service if you ever have a question!!

Can't wait to see you all soon riding those shuttles!

Who Are The Professional Staff Members In My New Community?

Professional Staff Contact Information

Resident Directors (RDs) and Area Coordinators (ACs) are professional staff members who work and live within the residence halls. Your RD or AC will serve as a vital resource throughout the time you live in campus housing. We encourage you to reach out to these individuals and to get to know them from the onset of your time living in campus housing!

Cullen Rude – Area Coordinator

Fritz Lang (560 Powell)
Phone: 415.867.1621
Email: crude@academyart.edu

Lauren Bohlin – Area Coordinator

Coco Chanel (1916 Octavia)

Phone: 415.867.1627

Email: lbohlin@academyart.edu

Angy Sosa – Resident Director

Howard Brodie (655 Sutter); Edgar Degas (680 Sutter)

Phone: 415.832.0324

Email: asosa@academyart.edu

Janelle Grady – Resident Director

Clara Gill Stephens (620 Sutter); Leonardo DaVinci (1080 Bush)

Phone: 415.832.0390

Email: jgrady@academyart.edu

Jake Sproul – Resident Director

Auguste Rodin (1055 Pine); Frank Lloyd Wright (1153 Bush)

Phone: 415.832.0512

Email: jsproul@academyart.edu

Jonathan Calabretta – Resident Director

The Commodore (825 Sutter)

Phone: 415.676.0417Email: jcalabretta@acaedmyart.edu

Lennon Prothro-Jones – Resident Director

International House (860 Sutter); Johannes Vermeer (736 Jones)

Phone: 415.832.0329Email: lprothro-jones@academyart.edu

Manuel Vasquez – Resident Director

Mary Cassatt (2209 Van Ness); Ansel Adams (2211 Van Ness); John Singer Sargent (1900 Jackson); The Star (1727 Lombard)

Phone: 415.774-6389

Email: mvasquez@academyart.edu

Tricia Nation – Resident Director

Bluxome Lofts (168 Bluxome); Half Moon Lofts (575 Harrison)

Phone: 415.832.9479

Email: pnation@academyart.edu

Aileen Averion – Assistant Director (Interim Resident Director)

Overflow Housing (DaVinci Villa – 2550 Van Ness); Overflow Housing - Holiday Inn

Phone: 415.867.1737

Email: aaverion@academyart.edu

Campus Housing - Mail and Packages Policy

Hello! Please understand that whenever you have mail or packages sent to your campus address, you do so at your own risk. The Housing Department will not take responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen packages. If you feel that a package has been stolen, you can certainly contact your Resident Director and Campus Safety to file a report but again, the Housing Department nor the Academy of Art University is responsible for the loss of any packages sent to any on-campus housing address (which includes any of the overflow housing buildings).  Packages will not be accepted at the various residence halls until January 23, 2012.

As a reminder, it is vital that all residents of Campus Housing are knowledgeable and aware of all policies within the 2011-2012 Housing License Agreement.
The HLA policy regarding mail and packages can be found below:  A7. MAIL – As a courtesy we may accept any mail on your behalf but we are not obligated to accept packages. We are not responsible or liable for any damage or theft of mail we accept on your behalf. We will not accept responsibility for any certified or registered mail. The US Postal Service delivers mail to your box. Notices for packages too large to fit in boxes will be left in the appropriate box, instructing pick up at our office. Packages, when accepted, may only be picked up during normal business hours; staff members are not authorized to retrieve mail when the office is closed.

We are excited about your arrival at the Academy of Art University and look forward to assisting you with your transition to on-campus Housing and San Francisco!

Sincerely,
Housing Department Academy of Art University