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Welcome to the Office of Residence Life

Choosing to live on campus at Holy Names University can be an important step your education, personal growth and development. Your Holy Names Experience can be greatly enhanced by living and interacting with a diverse residential community – and through the experience of living on campus with others, you learn more about yourself, who you are, and what is important to you, and how to become a responsible and engaged member of a larger community.

When you live on campus you are not in it alone: in addition to your fellow residents, there are peer advisors (RAs) and professionally trained staff, including the Director of Campus Life, the Coordinator of Residence Life and Graduate Resident Directors who are all there to assist you in taking advantage of campus resources and making the most of your residential and college experience.

Come join our community of students: we are waiting for you!

Our Philosophy

The office of Residence Life is committed to creating an atmosphere within the residence halls that promotes diversity and community, while facilitating the individual educational and personal growth and development of each of our students.

Mission Statement

The Office of Residence Life is responsible for overseeing the residence hall facilities and operations. We are committed to providing an environment that is conducive to learning, comfortable, secure, clean and well maintained. Our objectives are to:

• Create an inclusive living and learning community within the residence halls.
• Provide student leadership and programming opportunities that inspire personal growth and social responsibility.
• Provide outstanding services and quality facilities for students.

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Residence Options

Location of Halls
The residence halls are conveniently located within a few minutes walk from classes, Cushing Library, computer labs, the dining hall, the athletic facilities, and many social activities. All residence halls are also located within minutes of any faculty or administrative offices, making it convenient to find any needed assistance.

Room Options
Double—large room with roommate
Small Single—small room by yourself
Single w/ private bath—small room by
your self with a bathroom
Double as a single—large room by yourself

Please note, to enhance your first year experience, all freshman are required to have a roommate your first year.

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Every dorm room comes equip with two Twin XL beds, two desks, two desk chairs, two closets, a sink, a medicine cabinet, and a 3 in 1 combination microwave, refrigerator, freezer.

Features Include:

• Amazing views from many windows in the complex

• Security access cards make dorm buildings accessible only to residents
  
• 24-Hour PC Lab located right beside the Residence Life Front Desk
  
• Free cable television and internet access in all rooms
  
• Two beautiful courtyards for students to socialize and enjoy the weather
  
• Convenient resident only parking
  
• Three 24-Hour laundry facilities located in Dunn, Durocher and halfway between the two
  
• Community living room and game room for all residents
  
• Vending machines available for snacks
  
• Community lounges on each floor
  
• 24-Hour Residence Life Staff to assist you

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Hawks Nest

The Hawk's Nest is a community game room set up for student entertainment and relaxation. You can hang out on the couches watching TV or a movie on the new state of the art video/sound system, play pool, foosball, or ping pong with friends, or hold a club meeting or event in a more comfortable surrounding. A small courtyard adjacent to the Hawks Nest is also a great place to sit and chat while enjoying the great Bay Area weather.

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What To Bring

Highly Recommended Items: Extra-long twin sheets Mattress pad Blankets Pillows and pillowcases Towels Laundry detergent Telephone Personal toiletries Optional Items: Answering machine Alarm clock Coffee maker Hair dryer Curling iron Stereo system Radio TV VCR/DVD player Computer Desk lamp Pens & pencils Dictionary Thesaurus Small fan Throw pillows & rugs Posters and other decorations

The View from the Library to the Chapel. The Residence Halls are to the Right of the Bell Tower.

What not to Bring or Do (so you know ahead of time...)

• Pets
• Hazards to Fire & Safety, such as hot plates, space heaters, toaster ovens, toasters, any open coil elements, halogen lamps, incense, candles, etc.
• Please note that existing items in residence hall rooms may not be removed (for example, mattresses, bed frames, dressers, desks, chairs, wardrobes and curtains provided by the college).

Department Stores, Groceries, and Pharmacies are located near campus

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Links to Resident Policies & Agreements

Required Housing Application and Contract

Required Resident Health Form

Dining Information

Residence Life Policies

Safety and Security - The residence halls are accessible to residents with security access cards only. Charges apply for lost access cards.

Smoking - is prohibited in all HNU buildings, including residence halls, and within 20 feet of all building access points, in accordance with California law.

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