RESIDENCE HALLS MOVE-IN GUIDE 2017 University of Wyoming uwyo.edu GO FOR GOLD
ERIC WEBB Executive Director of Residence Life & Dining Services and the Wyoming Union On behalf of Residence Life & Dining Services, I want to welcome you to the University of Wyoming - your new home away from home! Living and dining on-campus is such an important part of your education, growth and college experience. The social and collaborative opportunities that occur while living on-campus are unparalleled elsewhere. While we are certain you will meet new people, form lasting relationships, and challenge yourself to make a positive impact as you begin this new chapter of your life, the RLDS staff is committed to providing an environment that supports your personal and academic success. Again, welcome to UW - we look forward to sharing a great year with you! EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S WELCOME
Welcome! The big day is coming up Residence Halls Move-In for first year students is Monday, August 28th starting at 7:00am. Classes begin August 30th. Before Arrival Review our website or mobile app (UWyo Guide) for tips on what to bring to campus, room dimensions, and other information. uwyo.edu/reslife-dining Move-In Day Arrival On move-in day, use the map on the last page to navigate to the main entrance, where you will be given a temporary parking pass. Once you have received a pass, use the key on the map to find a designated move-in parking area for your arrival date. Before unloading your vehicle, please check-in at your assigned residence hall. If you do not know which residence hall you have been assigned to, visit the Residence Life & Dining Services Offices in the lower level of the Washakie Center. Cars parked in designated movein parking are allowed 30 minutes, after which you are required to move your vehicle to a Park and Ride lot or R designated Permit Lot (if you have an R permit).
Check-In Once at your hall, follow the check-in procedure. A staff member will guide you to your room and help you with remaining paperwork. Loft kits are available at the hall desks in Orr & Downey Halls. Loft kits are not needed in McIntyre & White Halls. Unloading Your Vehicle: Carts & Dollies Carts and dollies will be available for checkout outside of the residence halls. You will need an ID to check-out a cart or dolly. If you move-in after the cart check-out station has closed, carts will be available at each hall desk. Please unload your vehicle and move it to a park and ride long-term lot or a designated R permit lot before unpacking in your room so that others may use your parking space. ARRIVAL WELCOME! & CHECK-IN
GENERAL INFO Arriving Early to Campus Students looking to move into their residence hall room before Monday, Aug. 28, may do so beginning at 12pm on Saturday, Aug. 26. Services such as Residence Hall Contracts, Parking & Transit, and the ID office will be opened limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Student meal plans begin at 10am on Sunday, Aug. 27. To register for early arrival, please email reslife-dining@uwyo.edu, with your name, residence hall name and room number, and the date and time you will be arriving to campus. Students moving in early should check into the front desk of their assigned residence hall. Floor Meetings Attendance at your floor meetings is required and will be held between 6:00pm and 6:45pm on Monday, August 28th and from 6:00pm to 6:45pm on Tuesday, August 29th. This is your first opportunity to meet all of your floor-mates and learn valuable information about living in the residence halls. Security For your safety, the outside doors of the residence halls will lock at 5pm on Monday, Aug. 28th. You will need your WyoOne Card to enter the residence halls.
ResNet Your internet connection is included in your room rate. Ethernet cables are provided. ResNet will be available during Move-in Weekend to assist students with network, computer, or email problems. The ResNet Support Center is located in the Information Technology Center, across the street from Hill Hall. Visit uwyo.edu/resnet for more information. Important Documents Identity documents, such as passport or driver s license and social security card will be needed by students seeking employment. Information needed for employment is outlined in the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9), available at uscis.gov. Student Privacy Tuition & Fees To pay tuition and fees, visit the Cashier s office in Knight Hall. The Cashier s office will be open on Monday, August 28th, from 9:00am - 5:00pm (no transactions after 3:30pm), and Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm during the academic year. You can also pay your fees online at uwyo.edu/fsbo/accounts-receivable Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, parents can only be given certain information about a student. Although a parent may assist a student with payment, we are unable to disclose information about the student s contract or billing. The student is ultimately responsible for their room and board contract. All changes to the contract must be requested by the student. GENERAL INFO
MOVE-IN RESIDENCE LIFE & DINING SERVICES OFFICE Saturday Sunday Monday Regular Hours RESNET COMPUTER SUPPORT (ITC) Sunday Monday & Tuesday VENDING SERVICES (Hill Hall North Lobby) Saturday & Sunday (8/26-8/27) Monday - Thursday Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 7:00am - 5:00pm M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm 11:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 4:00pm 12:00pm - 4:00pm 7:30am - 4:00pm 7:30am - 3:00pm CART CHECK-OUT STATION Monday Sunday Brunch Dinner Monday Breakfast Lunch Welcome to UW Dinner Tuesday Breakfast Continental Lunch Salad, Soup, Pizza, Sandwich Dinner 7:00am - 5:30pm WASHAKIE DINING CENTER 10:00am - 1:00pm 4:00pm - 6:30pm 7:00am - 9:00am 11:00am - 1:30pm 4:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00am - 9:30am 9:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 7:00pm
OFFICE HOURS KNIGHT HALL WYOMING UNION ID OFFICE Saturday & Sunday (8/26-8/27) Monday - Thursday CASHIERS OFFICE Monday & Tuesday 12:00pm - 4:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm OTHER CAMPUS OFFICES (Financial Aid, Registrar s, Admissions) Monday & Tuesday 7:30am - 5:00pm TRANSIT & PARKING SERVICES (462 N. 10th St.) BOOKSTORE - Saturday & Sunday (8/26-8/27) Monday - Friday UNION DINING - Saturday & Sunday (8/26-8/27) Monday 12:00pm - 6:00pm 7:30am - 6:00pm 11:00am - 4:00pm* 7:30am - 8:00pm* *Select Locations Only For a full list of dining locations and hours visit uwyo.edu/dining or download our mobile app: UWyo Guide OFFICE HOURS Saturday & Sunday (8/26-8/27) Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm 7:30am - 5:00pm All hours subject to change - for the most current location hours, visit uwyo.edu UW returns to regular business hours on Wednesday Aug. 30th (8:00am-5:00pm)
COWBOY CONNECT SCHEDULE 2017 MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH 7:00am All Day 1:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm Residence Hall Move-in Begins Cowboy Parents Reception Welcome to UW Dinner Residence Hall Floor Meetings* President s Welcome* Cowboy Country Swing Dance Residence Halls Lower Level Washakie Center Washakie Dining Center Hall Floors A&S Auditorium Wyoming Union Ballroom TUESDAY, AUGUST 29th 8:30am 9:00am 9:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:30pm 6:00pm 6:45pm Walk to Stadium for Class Photo* Speaker - Coach Bohl/Class Photo* Speaker - Zach Mercurio* Residence Hall Floor Meetings* Halls -> War Memorial War Memorial Stadium A&S Auditorium Hall Floors 7:00pm 8:00pm Campus Safety Panel* A&S Auditorium Schedules subject to change. For more detailed information, including locations, visit uwyo.edu/cowboyconnect
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30th 11:00am 1:00pm Club and Organization Fair Prexy s Pasture 5:00pm 7:00pm President s BBQ Prexy s Pasture FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST 8:30pm Movie at the Stadium Guardians of the Galaxy V2 War Memorial Stadium SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND 9:00am 10:00am Wellness Walk West Fraternity Mall Field 1:00pm 3:00pm Rec Fest West Fraternity Mall Field 9:00pm Casino Night Wyoming Union SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD 11:00am - 1:00pm Sno-Kones and Scavenger Hunt Washakie Green 9:00pm - 11:00pm Foam Party! Washakie Green FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH 8:00pm Comedian - John Mulaney Arts & Sciences Auditorium TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH 7:00pm Speaker - Zach Mercurio Wyoming Union Ballroom *Attendance of first year students is expected. COWBOY CONNECT SCHEDULE
SAVE THE DATES 8/29 ZACH MERCURIO College with Purpose - Zach Mercurio speaks to students and professionals around the country about developing life goals, pursuing purposeful leadership, and seeking answers to the questions that matter to you. He is the author of The Invisible Leader and writes regularly for the Huffington Post. Join your classmates and find direction and inspiration as you begin a new path in your life! Zach Mercurio will be speaking at the A&S Auditorium from 11:00am - 12:30pm. HOMECOMING The 96th Annual Homecoming at the University of Wyoming is October 21st - 28th! This is a great week for UW students, families, alumni, and the Laramie community. Join in on student competitions, the parade, and watch your Wyoming Cowboys take on the New Mexico Lobos, Saturday October 28th! 10/21
9/29 FAMILY WEEKEND Each year Family Weekend offers families an opportunity to share in the UW experience and spend time with their own special student. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and other family members of currently enrolled UW students are invited to visit the UW-Laramie campus for an event-packed, memory making weekend! Family Weekend is hosted by Cowboy Parents and the UW Division of Student Affairs. SAVE THE DATES! Visit uwyo.edu/familyweekend for more information.
MOVE-IN PARKING 2017 CARS PARKED IN DESIGNATED MOVE-IN PARKING SPACES MUST BE MOVED AFTER 30 MINUTES. Move cars to park & ride lots (see Shuttles & Park N Ride ) or R Permit lots if you have an R Permit. Violators are subject to citations. Enforced 24 hours/day. For a detailed full campus map, including parking information, visit: uwyo.edu/uw/tour For disability transportation information, contact the UW paratransit services: 307-766-6686 Parking: 30 Minute Move-In Parking: Monday Tuesday Key: Residence Life & Dining Services Facilities Other Campus Facilities Other Parking: Parking limited to vehicles R with an R parking permit - all others subject to citation Private Property: no parking unless signed otherwise Free Parking 8/28 Vehicles without the proper permit will be ticketed beginning Wednesday 8/30 Shuttles & Park N Ride Shuttle Stop Free Park N Ride Lots are located at 30th and Willett. Follow the directions of staff members at move-in parking exits, or take Grand east to 30th and take a left to Willett. P permit holders must be parked in the long-term lot along 30th Street between Willett and Armory Road or by the little league fields at Armory Road and Television Road. P permits are not allowed to park in the short-term parking along Willett. For complete transit & parking info visit: uwyo.edu/tps uwyo.transloc.com
N Free parking after you have unloaded your vehicle Monday 8/28 ONLY. UW Free parking after you have unloaded your vehicle Monday 8/28 ONLY. Free parking after you have unloaded your vehicle Monday 8/28 ONLY. College of Business R R 30 Minute Parking Monday 8/28 Only R ResNet Office IT Building R Free parking after you have unloaded your vehicle Monday 8/28 ONLY. PARKING MAP Vending Services Office R Oversize Parking R <<<< CAUTION: SLOW TRAFFIC <<<< CAUTION: SLOW TRAFFIC
WELCOME TO YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME! (307) 766-3175 reslife-dining@uwyo.edu uwyo.edu/reslife-dining Download our mobile app: uide