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RESIDENCE
GUIDE 2020-2021
MOVE-IN
STU.CA/RESIDENCE
WELCOME TO RESIDENCE
You’ve been formally accepted to St. Thomas University,
and I’d like to welcome you to your new home — STU
Residence.
This year will be unlike any other we’ve had before. While
the experience of residence won’t look the way you
imagined when you applied, I want to let you know that
there are a whole crew of folks who are here to make your
year with us the best it can be. There will still be lots of
opportunities to make friends, develop networks, and get
support through various virtual programs.
This guide is a resource for you (and your family) as you
prepare for the big move. We can’t wait to meet you and
welcome you to your new home!
Brock Richardson
Director, Student Services and Residence Life
MEET YOUR RESIDENCE LIFE TEAM
CARMEN LAW COURTNEY FOURNIER DEIGHTON EDWARDS SARAH CALHOUN
Assistant Director, Residence Supervisor Residence Supervisor Administrative Assistant
Residence Life
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MOVE-IN DAY
FIRST YEAR STUDENT
September 4, 2020
10 am-6 pm*
RETURNING STUDENT
September 5, 2020
10 am-6 pm*
* For residents who are unable to move in-between the hours of
10 am - 6 pm, please contact the Residence Life Office. Students
arriving after 10 pm must find alternate arrangements for the
night, and check-in the following day during regular office hours.
STEP 1: GETTING HERE In accordance with physical distance guidelines, and to
Please use this address in your GPS or provide to your taxi reduce traffic inside Rigby Hall, we ask that you bring as
driver: 368 Forest Hill Road, Fredericton, NB. few people as possible to help you move. Please note
that only 1 supporter will be permitted to enter the
STEP 2: CHECK-IN residence building to assist with move-in.
All students will be provided a 1-hour time block to arrive.
Once you have arrived and completed your check-in with St. Thomas University requires facemasks to be worn in
a Residence Life Team member, you will have 2-hours to areas where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
complete your move-in. If you are unable to make your Facemasks must be worn at-all-times by residents and
scheduled move-in time, please contact the Residence supporters assisting in move-in. Any person without a
Life Team at (506) 440-6184. facemask or not respecting physical distancing will be
asked to vacate the building immediately.
A Welcome Tent will be set up as you arrive at Rigby
Hall. Here, a member of the Residence Life Team will For contact tracing purposes, the names and contact
greet you and complete a Screening Questionnaire for information of all persons arriving for move-in (students
COVID-19 prior to move-in. Please note that if you are and supporters) will be logged.
experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, have come in
contact with someone who has tested positive for STEP 3: UNLOADING
COVID-19, have tested positive yourself, or if you Directional signage will be placed around the parking lot
have travelled outside of the Atlantic bubble in the of Rigby Hall. This will help with movement of traffic and
last 14 days, you will not be permitted to move into will clearly define the unloading zone. (Please note that
Residence at this time. for rooms located on the 100 level, there will be signage
directing you around to the back of the building for easier
If you answer no to all questions, and you have completed unloading.)
all necessary paperwork, you will be provided your
residence keys. You will need to show government issued Once your vehicle is unloaded, please move it to the
photo identification to confirm your identity. designated parking area.
FOR THE STUDENTS Welcome to Residence at St. Thomas University, your home for the 2020-2021 academic year! Although living in residence will be different this year, we are working hard to ensure it is still a space you can learn, grow, and share new experiences! Students can forward any questions or concerns to the Residence Life Office by phone at (506) 452-0578, or email at residencelife@stu.ca . RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF There are different student leaders that live in your building that will provide resources, support and events throughout the academic year. There are Residence Coordinators (RC) in each building, Residence Advisors (RAs) for each wing and House Committee (HC) members that live in each building. Residence Supervisors are full-time university staff in charge of fostering a positive living environment and promoting academic and personal development for you and your fellow residents. Their responsibilities include policy/procedure administration, crisis intervention, student staff supervision, programming facilita- tion and direction, and student leader mentoring. They also live in our residence buildings, so they are available for questions and concerns! WELCOME WEEK 2020 Welcome Week events are currently underway! Throughout August different Clubs and Societies at STU will be hosting virtual events for you to participate in. Please look for @STUwelcomeweek on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & TikTok for more details! All Welcome Week events are virtual and will continue into your first week at STU! FOR THE SUPPORTERS We understand that all support circles are different for everyone- whether you’re a parent, guardian, sibling, friend, or loved one of a student entering the St. Thomas University Residence community, know that you still play an important part in their education, and growth! To learn more about the services your St. Thomas University student will be able to access, please visit: https://www.stu.ca/students/ Please keep in mind that because of the on-going concerns with COVID-19, St. Thomas University Residence Life has implemented a no-guest policy in our residences and will be unable to accommodate any in-person visits until further
notice. As directed by the Province of New Brunswick, if there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in residence, no student will be permitted to leave residence until directed by Public Health and the Province in New Brunswick. KEEPING IN TOUCH It is important to have a discussion with your student prior to move-in on the best ways to communicate with one another and expectations around frequency of communication. For some, it is daily phone calls, while others opt for a family group chat, or video chat once a week. We recommend a routine of regular, consistent contact with your loved one in residence to check-in on their well-being. Communication during COVID-19 has become increasingly important and to help mitigate feelings of loneliness, people have been coming up with creative ways of staying in touch- virtual games and activities, watch parties using various streaming services, or the use of various social media platforms. The possibilities are endless when deciding what works best for you and your student! Want to send your student mail? If you want to send your student a card, hand-written letter or care package, please use this address: Student’s Full name Rigby Hall, Students Room Number St. Thomas University 51 Dineen Dr. Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5G3 INQUIRIES AND CONFIDENTIALITY We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you have regarding your student with your student first. The Residence Life Office is bound by the Right To Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RTIPPA) and cannot release any information or discuss a student with a parent and/or guardian without the written permission of the student. The Residence Life Office will not contact or discuss with a parent/guardian a student’s conduct status, lifestyle choices and/or roommate situation. All communication from our office will be directly with students and important updates will be sent to their STU email address. WHAT WE CAN DO: • Provide general information regarding campus services and resources • Contact and support a student if there is concern about their wellness or safety • Contact the provided emergency contact if an emergency occurs WHAT WE CAN NOT DO: • Release personal information of a student (room number, residence building, contact information) • Release roommate information • Respond to inquiries regarding location/activities of a student
YOUR UCARD WHAT IS IT? Your UCard goes beyond just being your student identification card and can be used all over campus! UCards give you access to your meal plan, Student Health Services, library services, secure areas, gym facilities, printing, entrance to events, discounts and more! HOW DO I GET MY UCARD? Details on picking up your Ucard will be sent to your STU email. Please check your email often for important updates. In the meantime, we encourage you to upload your photo at your earliest convenience, by visiting https://www.unb.ca/ ucard/photoupload.html and select St. Thomas University. DINING SERVICES YOUR MEAL PLAN With a concentrated population in residence this year, all students will have the 14 meal-plan. Students will have the option to dine-in (limited seating) or take-out. Meal Hall will be open 7 days a week, from 12pm-2pm and 5:30pm-7pm. The 14-meal plan also includes $200 flex dollars that will be available for use at Meal Hall for the purchase of select snack items, or at Tim Hortons in James Dunn Hall. Facemasks will be required for everyone to enter and exit meal hall, and may only be removed to dine-in. For more information, please visit: https://www.stu.ca/dining/ If you have special dietary requirements or restrictions, please contact Food Services directly at (506) 460-0310, or email greer-michael@aramark.ca as soon as possible. PARKING PASSES DO I NEED A PARKING PASS? Permits are required to park your vehicle on STU campus and at Rigby Hall from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Additional information about Parking Passes will be available this fall and will be communicated by email and posted on our social media platforms. Check often! Permit holders will be notified by email throughout the year of parking lot closures and requests to move vehicles due to inclement weather conditions/required snow plowing.
MOVE-IN CHECKLIST CLOTHING
o Shoes/boots
o Drying rack (foldable)
o Iron
o Pajamas o Paper Towel
WHAT WE SUPPLY
o Jackets/coats o Rubber gloves
o Extra-long twin bed
o Hats/mittens/scarves
o Desk
o Shower shoes/flip flops EXTRA
o Chair
o Bathing suit o Passport/ID
o Wardrobe
o Bathrobe o Prescription medications
o Bell Fibe Wi-Fi Service
o Exercise gear o Picture frames
o Telephone with local phone access
o Hangers o Extension cords
o First aid/sewing kit
WHAT TO BRING ORGANIZE o Laptop/cellphone and chargers
o Clothing hamper o Printer/paper/ink
SLEEP o Storage bins o Batteries
o Mattress Pad o Adhesive removal hooks/sticky tac o Umbrella
o Sheets (Note: no-hole wall hangings only)
o Blankets WHAT NOT TO BRING
o Duvet/duvet cover TOILETRIES o Candles, anything with an open flame
o Pillow(s) o Razor/shaving cream o Wax burners or incense
o Alarm clock o Towels/wash cloths o Any illegal substance/paraphernalia
o Fan o Soap o Small cooking appliances (Including but not limited
o Shampoo/conditioner to appliances with open elements, hot plates, pressure
SCHOOL o Nail clippers and file cookers, air fryers)
o Binders/notebooks o Styling tools o Large alcohol containers/drinking games (Kegs, Texas
o Pencils/pens o Deodorant Mickeys, funnels, drinking game tables etc.)
o Hole punch/stapler & staples o Toothbrush/paste/floss o Weapons/Explosives
o Envelopes/stamps o Large amplifiers/speakers
o Paper clips CLEAN o Animals (With the exception of non-dangerous fish
o Scissors/tape o Broom/dustpan kept in a small aquarium)
o Erasers/white-out o Mop/Dusting clothes
o Post-it Notes o Garbage/storage bags Please refer to the 2020-2021 Residence Guide for
o Backpack o Disinfectant wipes and sprays comprehensive list of items prohibited in residence.
o Laundry detergent/basket
IMPORTANT THINGS CHECK LIST SPECIFIC FOR COVID-19
TO REMEMBER
Read and complete all paperwork o Facemasks
before you arrive! o Hand Sanitizer
o Decorative items for your room- your residence room is a reflection of you,
Contact the Residence Life Team if you and should include items that remind you of home, happy times, and experi-
are unable to arrive at your assigned ences! A favourite blanket, pillow, poster, or photos of your friends, family or
check-in time. pets are some examples of items that may help make your time in residence a
home away from home.
Remember to pack Government issued
photo ID, facemasks and hand sanitizer. o Journal- many people have been using this time to write out their thoughts
and feelings as a way to process their experience with COVID-19 and as a form
Limit the supporters you bring to assist of self-care.
in move-in. We understand support o Yoga mat, skipping rope, and other small exercise equipment.
is important, we just want to ensure o A mini-fridge and microwave. This will be helpful for snacks and heating
physical distancing. Only 1 supporter food outside of meal hall hours, especially in the event of requiring quaran-
will be allowed in residence to assist tine.
with move-in.
Please note that in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak, students may be
Pack items that will decorate your space
and remind you of home (photos of required to quarantine, unable to leave their residence room for any reason
family, friends, or pets, your favourite for at least 14 days. Students are encouraged to come prepared and have
blanket, flag etc.) enough supplies, medication, personal hygiene products etc. to last them at
least 14 days.
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