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Residence Life Philosophy
Eastern Mennonite University is committed to the education of the whole person. Residential institutions of higher education are committed to the perspective that learning happens anytime, anywhere. Some of this learning happens in the classroom; an equally important part of the experience occurs in other settings, including residence halls. In residence halls, students are provided opportunity to develop, learn, and be transformed individually while also building community amongst a group of supportive peers. The residence experience fosters social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth and development as students learn about themselves and others. The EMU residence life team strives to build a campus community in which students are welcomed and supported, while also challenged and held accountable when necessary.
Residence Life Mission and Vision
Residence Life prioritizes building and enhancing a campus residential community that is welcoming and supportive of all, and that enhances the dignity and well-being of each member. Residence Life envisions creating residential spaces for everyone to be welcomed and valued for who they are; for residents to interact with neighbors they normally wouldn’t; to learn how to live as an individual in community; to be accountable to others in meaningful and active ways; to learn, to grow, to explore, to reflect; to be safe and supported.
Residence Hall Staff Organization
There is a full-time director of residence life, student accountability, and restorative justice, an assistant director of housing and residence life, and two full-time lead residence directors (RDs) that comprise the residence life leadership team.
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Community Advisors (CAs) are student staff members of the residence life staff. There is a CA designated to live on each floor of the residence halls. Each residence hall is divided into units with student community advisors as leaders. CA’s are carefully selected and trained to serve as community builders and facilitators.
Housing Information
Housing for Graduate/Seminary Students
EMU owns a limited number of apartments/suites for graduate/seminary students. For information regarding these housing options, to check availability, or to reserve an EMU-owned apartment, contact Auxiliary Services at 540-432-4662.
Housing Policy (Undergraduate)
Because EMU believes that residence hall living fosters social and emotional development, it is required that all full-time single, undergraduate students live on campus. Exemption may be given to students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
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Students who meet the above criteria OR who believe themselves to have a special circumstance not listed in the above criteria must submit a request for off-campus housing documenting their eligibility during the semester prior to living off campus. Living off-campus without completing the Off-Campus Housing Request Form could result in the student being charged for housing. The Off Campus Housing Request Form is found at the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/f0MUWeLlPwQBjrAm1
Housing Options
EMU makes available a variety of living arrangements in an attempt to meet the developmental and social needs of students. Each residence hall houses men and women separated by floors. One exception to this is Northlawn, 4th floor. The following options are available.
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Residence Life Procedures
Selection and Assignment of Room/Room Occupancy
Current Students
For current students who are continuing their enrollment into the following year, room selection procedures begin early in the spring each year with the housing lottery. The housing lottery according to their fall classification. The housing lottery is conducted in March each year and is the time when students and roommates may sign up for rooms for the next academic year.
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Residence halls (except for Hillside Suites, Parkwood Apartments and Group Living Houses) are closed during Christmas vacation and spring break. Students are responsible to make their own off-campus housing arrangements during these times (unless they have made arrangements to live with a friend/teammate in Hillside, Parkwoods, or a Group Living House - these arrangements must be approved by the assistant director of housing and residence life). International students may request assistance from the director of international student services during those times should temporary housing be needed. The student incurs all costs associated with temporary housing arrangements.
Facilities/Services/Policies
Bicycles
Bicycles are not permitted in students’ rooms, hallways, or stairwells of residence halls. They are not to be stored in or near building entrances. Bicycles are not allowed in academic buildings anytime. Bicycle racks and sheds are provided. All stored bicycles should be locked, never leave bicycles unlocked. (For more information on scooters, mopeds, hoverboards, and other personal and/or electric vehicles, see the Electronic Vehicle Policy in the University Policies and Expectations section of the student handbook)
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Students are not permitted to have pets in the residence hall. The only exception is harmless fish. For further information and university policy on emotional support animals, please see EMU Emotional Support Animal Policy and Procedure.
Quiet Hours
The residence halls are used for studying, sleeping and socializing. A balance of these activities must be maintained so that the needs of individuals on the hall can be met. All residents are expected to refrain from causing any noise or disruption that would infringe on the needs of fellow students to study or sleep during the hours from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. both inside and outside the building areas. Courtesy hours are in effect throughout the day. Residence life staff reserves the right to confiscate equipment that is disruptive to the community when a student does not respond to requests. Students are asked to be responsive to the needs of others. In the case of excessive noise violations, a $10 per incident fine may be given.
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