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Search Frequently Asked QuestionsView all answers Residence LifeMost Frequently Asked QuestionsArrangements for moving in early for Fall Quarter can be made by web sign-up only. A daily room rate will be charged for these additional nights. We are not able to accommodate early arrivals for Winter or Spring Quarters. Our staff is available at (360) 650-2960 and will be happy to contact the student and ask that they call home. Generally, if this is the first quarter that you have dropped below 10 credits, you will receive a letter reminding you of our policy of housing full-time students. This letter will also refer you to campus resources that might be helpful such as Academic Advising and the Tutorial Center. If you are dropping below 10 credits for a second consecutive quarter, you will need to meet with your Resident Director to review your situation more closely. Students who have extenuating circumstances that would make it difficult or impossible to move out by 4:00 p.m. on Friday should consult with the Resident Director well in advance. Bicycle racks are available outside most residence halls. Some buildings have indoor bicycle storage facilities as well. Contact your Resident Advisor for more information. All residence hall rooms are fully furnished. We are unable to provide storage for your "extra" furniture. Students may not paint their rooms under any circumstances. All painting is by professional painters from the Universities Physical Plant. From 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m., contact the Resident Advisor who is "on-duty" in your building by calling the duty pager. During normal desk hours, please contact desk staff. During other hours, call University Police at x3911. Limited storage space is available in some buildings. See a member of your residence hall staff about availability of space. The policies and procedures related to storage can be found in the Residential Community Handbook. Contact your Resident Directory to make this request. Complete and submit a Conduct Appeal Form, available in the Residence Life suite 113 of the Office of University Residences in Edens Hall. This form must be submitted within five business days of the date on the conduct decision letter made by the conduct officer or board. Advertising for the Resident Advisor recruitment and selection process begins at the end of Fall Quarter. That advertising will identify dates and times for Information Meetings that will occur in November, December, and January. Anyone interested in applying to be a Resident Advisor for the following year should attend one of these informational meetings, speak with a Residence Life staff member, or go to our application website at www.housing.wwu.edu/ra_search. Resident Director SearchWestern Washington University (WWU) is situated in Bellingham, a city of 70,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay and many of Puget Sound's 172 San Juan Islands. The university is 90 miles north of Seattle and 55 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. Resident Advisor SelectionWhen applications have opened, you will be able to select the link labeled Apply Now from the navigation menu to the left. You can return to your application status page at any time via the Applicant Login link as long as the site is open. Many factors are taken into consideration. Your written application is evaluated by professional staff members. We then invite a group of applicants to interview with us individually. Candidates are ranked based on the first interview and may then be invited to a practical interview, which involves additional opportunities to be evaluated by staff. We use this information to determine which of the applicants seem best qualified. Placements are made based on the needs of the community. We try to incorporate a mix of styles and talents on each staff. You will find out your placement after (date). You will already have been told if we think the skills you demonstrated during the interview process qualify you to be an RA. During the interview, we may ask you if you have particular experiences which make you interested in working with particular groups of students, such as honors students, international students, or students in Freshman Interest Groups. We may ask you if you are interested in particular communities, but you should be aware that this is often not a strong factor in the placement you are offered: We will look to combine your skills with those of returning staff members so that each community has a well-balanced staff. If you need accommodation for a disability, you do not need to tell us during the interview. Make sure that you are registered with Disabled Student Services (650-3083) and they will let us know. This form is to be completed by a WWU faculty or staff member, student leader or Resident Advisor who has knowledge of the candidate's job-related skills (please do not submit references from family members). Resident Directors may not be used as a reference since they review applications and make hiring decisions. You may also use a previous employer or someone who has experience of your job related skills. When you have completed all required steps of the online application, the link to submit your application on the status page will be enabled. After selecting the link, you will be asked to agree that your application information is correct and that you will uphold all university and residence hall policies thereafter. After you have submitted your application, a notice will appear at the top of your status page with the date and time of submission. Additionally, you will be able to print a copy of your status page for confirmation by selecting the "Print Application Confirmation" link. You can check your application status at any time after applications open by selecting the link labeled Apply Now from the navigation menu to the left. You will hear by the beginning of February, usually the Monday before interviews. For information on writing resumes and cover letters, please contact the Career Services Center by phone at 360-650-3240 or by email at careers@wwu.edu. Please refer to the Career Services Center page on interview attire. Yes. If you are not selected, you will receive information from us about how and when to schedule an appointment to review your application and file. SAA 340 is a preparation class required for you to assume your RA position, if you are offered a job. Many of the student jobs on campus that involve some kind of peer counseling require a similar training class. You will get information on group and personal development, and campus resources. text No. The preparation course is a prerequisite. The Residence Life office is located in Edens Hall Administration (ground floor) suite 113. Hirable pool numbers are set depending on the year and the numbers of applicants we have apply to the academic Resident Advisor position. We often have openings for Resident Advisors after the search process has closed and before the halls open (numbers vary per year). Several emails will be sent out between February and March updating you on your status. There is a total of 75 RA positions through the Residence Life office. Out of that 75 a portion of those will be returners. We generally hire between 30 and 60 new RAs each year depending on the amount of returners for that year. Yes. Fall training is required for both new and returning staff members. Yes. Fall training is required for both new and returning staff members. Please refer to the compensation portion of the position description. If you are hired to be an Academic Resident Advisor we will renew your housing for you. However, if you are in the hirable pool you must renew your housing separately. You must have, at the time of application, and throughout selection and employment, a 2.5 grade point average. Only your WWU grade point average is considered. After interviews, we determine which candidates meet our qualifications to be RAs. This is known as the “hirable pool.” From this group, we decide community placements. There is typically a group of candidates who meet qualifications, but who are not immediately placed. Placements continue throughout the term of SAA 340 and the summer. The average ratio of staff to students is 1:50. You can edit your application information through the status page at any time until you submit your application or the application deadline passes. Early ArrivalYes – registration does not close until after halls open on Sunday. If you are arriving on Friday or Saturday, you will check in at your assigned residence hall's front desk. FRIDAY - Check in time is 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Go directly to your assigned hall or apartment complex. You will receive your keys and relevant paperwork when you check in.
SATURDAY - Check in time is 10:00 am until 7:00 pm. Go directly to your assigned hall or apartment complex. You will receive your keys and relevant paperwork when you check in. FRIDAY - If, due to an emergency, you arrive after 7:00 pm, but before 11:00 pm, call the number posted on the courtesy phone outside the main entrance for on-duty staff. Please be patient; staff may not be readily available to respond.
SATURDAY - Staff will be unavailable for check-in after 7:00 pm. There will be volunteers wearing “HELPS” t-shirts at various “staging” areas in the area near your residence hall to advise you regarding parking. Please look for them and follow their instructions. Fees for early arrival will be charged to your student account in October. We try to have it on your account by October 7 with payment due on October 15. However, the fees may not go onto your account until shortly after October 15. If that is the case, then your fees will not be due until November 15. No – once the key has been released to you, you will be charged whether or not you are staying in the room. Yes – you must provide them with a letter stating your request that the keys to your room be checked out to your parents for the purpose of moving your belongings into your room. Provide your room number. Be sure to state the reason for this—for example: “I have a job which requires me to work during the check-in time.” Also, please ensure that you indicate your parents' name and also include your full name along with your W number on this letter. Don't forget to sign it!
Services for early arrival residents will be quite limited. Most services are scheduled to begin when the halls officially open on Sunday, including front desk services such as mail delivery, equipment check-out, and bed parts check-out. The ResTek Office will begin providing technical support for ethernet connections beginning Sunday. Your meal plan does not begin until dinner on Sunday. Bed parts are not available for early arrivals. Look for signs in your residence hall advising you when you can check out bed parts. (Note: Not all beds in all residence halls can be lofted.) |
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