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Attention first year and second year students! The Office of Housing & Residential Learning is committed to strengthening our residential community and is proud to present you with First Year and Second Year Experience Programs (FYE & SYE).
Class of 2013: Please see the FYE link for a list of fall calendar events, which is also posted in residence hall rooms for first year students. These programs are designed to assist you with your adjustment to residential living at Albright, maintain a healthy balance between academics and activities, establish strong roommate relationships, and a variety of other programs essential to your personal growth and development.
Class of 2012: Please see the SYE link for the Sophomore STAR Program Brochure that includes helpful resources on campus, a fall calendar of experience events, and tips on developing a relationship with your academic advisor. This will soon be distributed to campus mailboxes for all sophomore students. Also, new this year we have introduced a sophomore passport program. If you missed the welcome back meeting for sophomores, please stop by the Housing Office to pick up your passport and learn more about the program. Sophomores who participate in the passport program may be eligible for an end of year raffle to win a GPS.
We hope that you will take advantage of these exciting and educational programming opportunities. Please contact our office with any questions or suggestions for the FYE and SYE programs.
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The Housing and Residential Learning Department seeks to create an optimal living environment for each resident student through departmental interaction, both with all outside service-oriented agencies, and with all internal college constituencies. Furthermore, the Department develops social and educational programs in the residence halls in order to foster a strong sense of community, as well as encouraging individual personal development in each resident student.
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Dear Resident Student:
You have made a remarkable decision to join our residential community at Albright College. As a resident student at Albright, you will learn what it means to share a living space and respect your surroundings. You will have many opportunities to connect with your peers through residence programming and experience what it means to help create a “living-learning” environment. Living on campus, you will have the chance to truly embrace campus life at Albright College. While you are here, our distinguished faculty will educate you, our dedicated staff and administration will guide and support you, and you will become a unique part of these wonderful Albright traditions.
You will never forget the first time you moved into a residence hall, the first time an RA knocked on your door to ask you to join a hall program, or the very first resident who made you feel at “home” and would later become your friend for life. You will always remember those “all-nighters” when cramming for a biology final, ordering student-discounted pizzas from Mama’s, and then making a late-night Wawa run for coffee just to stay awake. Each experience is what you make of it. Most will make you laugh, but some might make you cry. It is up to you to make the most of your Albright experience. As a former student and four-year resident student here at Albright, I am proud to serve my alma mater and its students in my role as housing director. It is my own personal experience that my Albright roommates, friends and teammates played integral roles in helping me become the person I am today.
It is my sincere hope that this guide will provide you with all the information you need regarding your on-campus living experience at Albright. Please read this guide carefully, as it will prove to be a valuable resource. Please contact me or any member of the Housing staff if we can be of any assistance to you while you are here. We look forward to having you become a part of the Albright residential community. You are Albright, and you will remember your time here for the rest of your life.
Sincerely,
Amanda Hanincik `00
Director of Housing and Residential Learning
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Address - 1331 Richmond Street, Reading, PA 19604
Phone / Fax - 610-921-7641 (phone) / 610-921-7617 (fax)
Staff
- Amanda Hanincik - Director of Housing & Residential Learning/Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
610-921-7637
ahanincik@alb.edu
- Pam Tanger - Administrative Assistant
610-921-7641
ptanger@alb.edu
- Jennifer Constantino - Assistant Director for Housing and Residential Learning/Head Women's Volleyball Coach
610-921-7661
jconstantino@alb.edu
- Nikki Dietrich - Assistant Director for Residential Learning/Housing
610-921-7886
ndietrich@alb.edu
- Rebecca Peal - Assistant Director for Housing and Residential Learning
610-921-7636
rpeal@alb.edu
Click on the items below to find information and forms that you may print. Note: Commuter students may wish to sign up for a limited meal plan.
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All first-year and second-year, full-time students are required to live in campus housing. Coed and single-sex housing is available. First-year students, assuming availability, may reside in the same residences as upper-class students. Albright also has three coed "First-Year Experience" residence halls – Crowell, Smith and Walton Halls.
There are six traditional residence halls. Albright Court, Mohn, Krause, Crowell, Smith, and Walton Halls all offer coed living. Mohn and Walton Halls also have all female floors. Mohn Hall is also the academic honors residence hall, provides break housing accommodations for international students, and is available to students of all class years.
There are two residence hall facilities designated as “special interest housing” – North Hall suites, and Albright Woods apartments. The apartments are intended mainly for juniors and seniors (though some sophomores may be approved for apartment living), and the suites are intended mainly for sophomores and juniors. Returning students must apply to live in these residence halls during housing selection each spring, and undergo a highly selective point system analysis (based on class year, # of semesters lived on campus, academic record, and conduct record) in order to gain approval.
The First-Year Experience
Crowell, Smith (beginning Fall ’09) and Walton Halls are a special living community for first-year students that provide an atmosphere to help students meet personal and academic needs. Special programs encourage faculty/student interaction and provide individual academic attention. Crowell, Smith and Walton Halls are also substance-free residence halls. Smoking is not permitted in any residence hall and illegal drugs are prohibited. First-year students are assumed to be under the age of 21 and are not allowed alcohol in any of these residence halls. All students residing in these residence halls must sign a “Substance Free Agreement."
Selected upper-class students, resident assistants (RAs), live in Crowell, Smith and Walton Halls and serve as mentors offering information and support. Hall activities, discussions, dinners and trips to local attractions contribute to a dynamic living experience.
Students in Albright's Alpha Program for undecided majors living in Crowell, Smith, and Walton Halls may investigate academic interests through interdisciplinary discussions with faculty and Alpha advisors.
Spaces in Crowell, Smith and Walton Halls are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To select the First-Year Experience, indicate Crowell, Smith or Walton Hall on your housing preference sheet and return it, along with your housing contract and $100 confirmation deposit, to the Admission Office by the deadline, June 1.
The first-year experience in these three residence halls is intended to assist students with their transitions to college, campus living, roommate concerns, homesickness, and other first-year student adjustments.
Honors Housing
Students who are invited into the honors program and/or are scholar award recipients have a unique living option in Mohn Hall, a residence designated for all honors students. Beginning Fall ’09, this residence hall will also accommodate break housing for international students. Resident Assistants (RAs), located on each floor, act as resources and sponsor some programming geared toward academic excellence. RAs will also look for ways to integrate academics and cultures by engaging residents in mentor initiatives and other programming efforts. Mohn Hall offers computer rooms on each floor and includes a social lounge, an individual study lounge, and a group study lounge. There are also two additional ground floor common areas unique to this residence hall: one with a kitchen and dining area and the other with an additional social lounge. To select this exciting living and learning environment, indicate Mohn Hall on your housing preference sheet and return it to the Admission Office, along with your housing contract and $100 confirmation deposit by June 1. Upper-class honors students receive preference in this residence hall, but limited spaces are held for new students interested in this option.
North Hall Suites
The North Hall suites house upper-class students and also provide break housing accommodations for international students. Each suite houses 12-14 residents in double occupancy rooms, who each share a recently renovated and furnished lounge with combination lock, and a restroom area (3 showers, 3 toilets, 3 sinks) with washer/dryer unit. RAs are housed in four of the 14 suites.
Albright Woods Apartments
The Albright Woods apartments house upper-class students. Each apartment houses four students with two double occupancy rooms. Each apartment consists of a bathroom, living room area, storage closet, and a full kitchen complete with a refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. Each apartment is also fully furnished with standard campus furniture. All apartments either have a balcony or porch. Albright Woods is the only residence on campus where students may bring a microwave, toaster, and grills without propane tanks. RAs are housed in four of the 39 apartments.
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Rooms are generally 12' x 12.' Rugs should be 10' x 10' to fit comfortably. Rooms are furnished with desks, desk chairs, beds, dressers and closets. All rooms have blinds. Students may bring their own curtains. Beds are oversized twins. You should purchase twin extra-long sheets. All rooms are equipped with a micro-fridge.
Basic
cable television and internet services are available in each room upon your
arrival to campus. Students are responsible for providing their own television,
TV cable cord, and Ethernet cable. Students may upgrade their cable services,
at additional cost to students, through Comcast Cable upon their arrival to
campus. All residence hall rooms on campus have air
conditioning
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| RESIDENCE HALL |
FLOOR SPACE |
WINDOW OPENING |
HEIGHT OF ROOM |
CLOSET WIDTH |
ENTRANCE DOOR WIDTH |
| ALBRIGHT COURT |
(please click the link to the left to view room dimensions for Albright Court) |
| ALBRIGHT WOODS |
(please click the link to the left to view room dimensions for Albright Woods) |
| CROWELL HALL |
11'10"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h |
8'6" |
50" |
29" |
| KRAUSE HALL |
11'9"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h 44"w x 35"h (lower level) |
9'2" 8'6" (lower level) |
50" |
29" |
| MOHN HALL (DOUBLE) |
13'5"d x 11'3"w |
48.5"w x 55"h |
8'0" |
46" |
29" |
| MOHN HALL (SINGLE) |
6'3"d x 10'6"w |
40"w x 55"h |
8'0" |
40" |
29" |
| NORTH HALL |
12'0"d x 11'5"w |
56"w x 61"h |
9'4" |
43" |
33" |
| SMITH HALL |
11'10"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h |
8'6" |
50" |
29" |
| WALTON HALL |
11'10"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h |
8'6" |
50" |
29" |
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Bed Loft Information
Bed lofts are permitted in all rooms on campus but must be ordered through the College approved vendor, Campus Loft. Students should call 1-877-bedloft or visit the website at www.877.bedloft.com for more information. Bed loft rentals are approximately $189.00 per year, but increase to $209.00 after a specific date. For safety reasons, students are not allowed to construct their own bed lofts or use bed risers.
When Albright receives your housing contract we will begin assigning rooms. Space permitting, we are happy to honor a request for a specific roommate. You and the other person must both make the request on your housing preference sheets by June 1. Otherwise, room assignments are based on individual interests and needs.
After the College receives your preferences and housing contract, you will receive a room assignment and the name and address of your roommate. We encourage you to contact each other so you can talk about what to bring (i.e. stereos, curtains, TVs, rugs).
Roommate relationships require cooperation and effort from both individuals. Communication is always the key. Of course, there are no guarantees, but the relationship you develop with your roommate can often be one of the most positive experiences of your college years.
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All first-year students are welcomed by Resident Assistants (RA's), Peer Orientation Persons (POP's) and Assistant Directors (AD's). Resident Assistants are trained to help with any needs you may have. Assistant Directors are full-time professional staff members who reside within the residence halls. Assistant Directors implement a comprehensive residential program that supports the personal growth and development of resident students.
Housing and Residential Learning phone - 610-921-7641
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All residence halls have study areas, television lounges and free laundry rooms. Custodial services clean common areas. Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their own rooms.
Public Safety and Security
There is 24-hour security on campus. Residence halls are always locked. Students are issued swipe cards when they arrive. Each student also receives either a key or combination for the assigned room. There are courtesy/emergency telephones at each residence hall entrance so visitors can call residents for access and residents can call the Department of Public Safety. All residence hall doors also have door alarms to prevent doors from being propped open. Housing staff and Public Safety Officers also make regular rounds in the residence halls for safety and security purposes.
Personal Items
Bring anything you need to make your room feel like home! This includes pillows, linens, lamps, desk accessories and so on. You will receive a list of suggested items with your room assignment. It's best to bring less at first and add items as you need them! Students are not permitted to bring a microwave or refrigerator. All rooms include a micro fridge. This list is also linked to the top
of our website as “What Should I Bring to
College?”.
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What types of items are not permitted on campus?
Items such as multi-bulb lamps exceeding 3 bulbs, halogen lamps, space heaters, candles and any other items with an open flame that may be a fire hazard are not permitted on campus. Please note that this list is not inclusive. You may refer to the Community Living Guide, What Should I Bring to College list, or call our office with specific questions.
What if I don't get along with my roommate?
Once you move into the residence halls, students will not be allowed to make room changes for the first two weeks. This is called a "room freeze period". Students are encouraged to work things out with their roommate. After the first two weeks of each semester, if the roommates cannot seem to reach a solution, they can either have a member of the housing staff hold a mediation, or they may visit the Housing Office to request a room change. Room changes will be honored based on availability and the date of the completed room change request form. However, room change requests will not be accommodated after November 1 of the fall semester and April 1 of the spring semester.
Is there cable in the room?
Yes, each room comes with a basic Comcast cable connection that is already included in your fees. This connection does not have the premium movie channels such as HBO, Starz, etc., but Comcast will be in the residence halls at the beginning of the year with special offers for those additional channels. Students are responsible for any additional costs other than the basic services provided. You should bring a TV cable cord for your room.
Do students bring their own computers to campus?
Although there are various computer centers on campus available for student usage, many students will bring their own personal computers and lap tops to campus. The residence halls do not have wireless connections. Please remember to bring your Ethernet cable.
What item do students often forget?
Students often forget an Ethernet cable. This is the cable that allows a resident to connect their computer to Albright's network. Many residents neglect to bring this cable and must purchase one upon arrival.
What is an RA?
RA is an acronym for Resident Assistant. An RA is here to tend to residents' needs. They are highly trained in the following areas: First Aid & CPR (AHA certified), safety, counseling, programming, promoting a welcoming environment, and implementing the policies set forth by the College. There is an RA on duty each night. It is the RA's job to do rounds throughout the evening in order to make sure there are no problems within the residence hall.
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