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OCRS Fall Newsletter

Welcome Home
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G
reetings from Marymount University and the Office of Campus and Residential
Services! As the Resident Directors (RDs) it is our pleasure to welcome you! We
hope you are getting excited for the beginning of the Fall semester and anxious to
get here in August. Before you arrive, our Resident Assistants (RAs) and Graduate
Assistant Resident Directors (GARDs) will be preparing the halls for your arrival and will be
available to help with your transition into this new academic year. Our offices are located on
the 1st floor of Ostapenko Hall and the 1st floor of Rowley Hall, so please come by, introduce
yourself, and ask any questions you may have. Take some time to read over the enclosed information,
use the helpful hints as you prepare for your adventure here at Marymount, and
glance at the pictures of your RAs. With your help, we will have a great year, so get excited!
–Ashley Ladyman and Kate Leet, Resident Directors
Paul Lynch
Director
Shelley Justice
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Melissa Garza
Assistant Director of Operations
Chris Fiorello
Assistant Director of Student Con-
Ashley Ladyman
Residence Director
Kate Leet
Residence Director

Graduate Staff
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Mellisha Bedminster
GARD
Suzanne Brooks
GARD
Ashley DuVal
GARD
Derek Forster
GARD
Joanna Knower
GASC
Sarah Mruz
GAO
Table of Contents
First year students
Move-in…..4
Welcome activities….5
Meet your RA’s…..6
Upperclass Students
Move-in…..7
Weekend Events…..8
Southside RA’s…..9
Northside RA’s…..10
All Residential Students
Information…..11
What to bring…..12
Dorm in a box…..13

First Year Students
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FIRST YEAR MOVE-IN INFORMATION
When Do I Move In?
• Freshmen who attended Summer Orientation can move into Residence Halls on
Friday August 24th from 9am-4pm
• Will I still be able to move in if I do not arrive by 4pm Friday? Yes you will
still be able to move in anytime over the weekend we highly recommend that students
arrive by Friday at 4pm so that you can attend the Welcome Weekend events
• Freshman who are attending Orientation on Thursday can arrive to campus on
Wednesday, August 22 between 10am and 4pm.
Where Do I Check In?
• Residents living in Berg Hall will check in at Ostapenko Hall
• Residents living in Rowley will check in at the Rowley Lobby
• Move-in day will be hectic and very busy. Just remember to be patient and
calm! In order to help with the process, carts will be available to checkout at both
check-in locations. Resident Assistants will also be around to answer your questions!
Will there be any assistance available to help with moving?
• Yes there will be a student Move in Crew to help students moving in
• There will also be orange bins available for check out at the Rowley and Ostapenko
front desks—you will just need to provide an ID to check out the bins.
Roommates! Roommates! Roommates!
Have a random roommate? Living with someone you met at SOS?
If you are just meeting or thinking you know one another so well because of
SOS….IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE THIS TALK…trust the housing experts!
• Discuss expectations with one another. Talk about everything from sleeping
habits to sharing items to having guests.
• Create a roommate agreement! You can even give a copy to your RA for future
reference.

First Year Students
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FIRST YEAR WELCOME ACTIVITIES
Friday, August 24th
• 4pm-New Student Convocation-Verizon Arena Lee Center
• Followed by a Welcome Reception in the Gerard Dining Hall
• 7pm-Meeting with OCRS-Verizon Arena Lee Center
Saturday, August 25th
• 11am-Keynote speaker-Verizon Arena Lee Center
• 12pm-Lunch with Orientation Leaders and Peer Mentors-Gerard Dining
Hall
• 8:00pm-Commuter, Northside, & Southside socials
Sunday August 26th
• 1:30-3:30pm-Shuttle to Target-Pick up is in front of the lodge
• 4:00pm- Student Employment Workshop-Gailhac 2002
• 8:00pm- Welcome Back Party-Ireton Lawn
MANDATORY HALL MEETINGS- Mandatory hall meetings will be held
during the first week of school on every floor across campus. Please look for
signs on your floor!
Nearby Shopping for those last minute items:
Target: 6100 Arlington Blvd, Fall Church, VA, 22204
Bed Bath and Beyond: 5810 Crossroads Center Way, Falls Church, VA 22041
The Container Store: 2800 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington VA, 22201
Harris Teeter: 2425 N. Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207

Rowley & Berg RA’s
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MEET YOUR FIRST YEAR RA’s
Rowley 2 RA’s
Sigourney
Bailey
Cindell Corbeil Courtney Deal Juna Luzi Terri Orwenyo
Rowley 3 RA’s
Elizabeth
Brosnan
Berg RA’s
Chelsea Ritter Cendy Jovel Ocean-Miracle
Morris
Kate Schmidt
Mark Ellis Eddie Jordan Kevin Johns J.C. Hoellich

Upperclassmen
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Move In
When do I move in?
• Returning students move in Saturday August 25 and Sunday August 26
between 10am and 5pm.
Where do I check-in?
• Returning students living in Butler, St. Joe, and Rowley will be checking in
at the Rowley lobby.
• Returning students living in Gerard and Ostapenko will be checking in at
Ostapenko.
Will carts be available?
• Yes! Carts will be available at both check-in locations to ease the move-in
process!
What if I am a Transfer student?
• For those that did not attend summer orientation, check-in is Tuesday,
August 21 from 9am-Noon.
• For those that did attend summer orientation, check-in is Friday, August 24
from 9am to 4pm.
• Check-in is at the Ostapenko desk for Berg, Gerard and Ostapenko residents.
• Check-in is at the Rowley desk for Rowley, St. Joe’s and Butler residents.
What do I do if I was approved to move in early?
• Check with your advisor, coach, etc. to ensure that you are on their early arrival
list. Please refer to the email you received from OCRS confirming your
arrival date and time.
• Please remember that if you were a summer resident that YOU STILL
NEED TO CHECK-IN on move-in day. Students need to pick up their
RCRs and any other important paperwork.
Remember you have done this before! Keep Calm and Carry On!

Upperclassmen
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Weekend Events
Saturday, August 25 th
8:00pm-Commuter, Northside, and Southside Socials
10:00pm- Movie Night
Sunday, August 26 th
1:30pm-3:30pm-Shuttles to Target-Front of the Lodge
7:00pm-Welcome Back Mass -Chapel
8:00pm-Welcome Back Party-Ireton Lawn
ID/Parking
• Parking Passes can be purchased at the ID office in Ireton-The ID office will be
open Saturday August 25th and Sunday August 26th. In addition the office will be
open 9am-6:30pm during the first week of classes.
Dining Hours
Gerard Dining Hall
• Friday August 24
Breakfast 8-10am, Lunch 11-2pm, Dinner 4-7pm
• Gerard Dining Hall: Regular Dining Hours begin August 25th
Saturday and Sunday
• Brunch 10-2pm, Dinner 4-7:30pm
Monday-Friday
• Breakfast: 7:30-10am, Lunch: 11-2pm, Dinner 4-7:30pm
• Bernies, Lola’s Zest, and Ballston Café Regular Hours begin August 27th– please
visit the Dining Hall website for hours.
Reminder: MANDATORY HALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THE FIRST WEEK
OF SCHOOL! Please look for flyers on your floor.

Upperclassmen RA’s
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Ostapenko RA’s
Southside RA’s
Kelsey Sanna
Gerard RA’s
Udit
Bhatnager
Jenn Forbes Jarrett Miller Katelyn
Fischer
Aaron Walsh Lalla Maiga Eric Jefferson Nana Marfo Melissa
Warren
Katie Scott Aja McCoy Kay Shrestha Anna Paris

Upperclassmen RA’s
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Butler RA’s
Northside RA’s
Mike
Bekampis
Stephen Boyce Maria Damte Amanda Pusey
Rowley RA’s
Rachel
MacLean
Shameela
Idrees
St. Joe’s RA
Jasmine
Wilkerson

All Residential Students
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Information
2 Week Room Freeze: There is a 2 week room freeze from move in until
September 10th.
• Priority requests must be submitted between September 10 and October 1 st 2012.
• First priority for room assignment changes will be given to students in temporary
housing. Limited assignment changes will be granted after October 8, 2012.
• Room change forms will be available at your Residence Director’s office.
Meal Plan
• Meal plans can be changed via the OCRS office until September 7th
On Campus Employment
• OCRS office has Office Assistant and Desk Assistant Openings
• All student employment jobs are posted on www.marymountjobs.com
A Note about the Community Conduct Code
“The Marymount University community is committed to fostering a campus environment
that is conducive to academic inquiry, a productive campus life, and thoughtful study and
discourse. A community exists on the basis of shared values and principles. At Marymount
University, student members of the community are expected to uphold and abide by certain
standards of conduct that form the basis of the Community Conduct Code. These standards
are embodied within a set of core values that include integrity, social justice, respect,
community, and responsibility.”
Five Core Values
Integrity – Marymount students exemplify honesty, honor and a respect for the
truth in all of their dealings.
Community – Marymount students honor and value their community.
Social Justice – Marymount students exemplify just and equitable treatment of
all members of the community in their dealings and interaction.
Respect – Marymount students show positive regard for each other, for property
and for the community.
Responsibility – Marymount students are given, and accept, a high level of
responsibility as role models.

All Residential Students
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What to bring/not to bring
What should I bring?
• Alarm clocks
• Bathroom supplies and towels
• Bed sheets and comforter (80-inch long recommended for twin XL beds)
• Coffee makers
• Cooking supplies
• Computers and printers (virus protection required)
• Fan
• Hair dryers
• Irons and small table-top ironing board
• Pets (fish only!)
• Pillows
• Refrigerators (2 cubic feet or 10 amps)
• Surge protectors/power strips (encouraged)
• Non-halogen table or floor lamps
• Telephone
• Televisions/VCR and DVD players/stereos/radios (headphones if needed)
What NOT to bring
• Air conditioner
• Ammunition
• Amplified equipment
• Candles with wicks
• Electric frying pans
• Fireworks
• Incense
• Microwave Oven
• Pets (except for fish)
• Space Heaters
• Toaster ovens/toasters
• Weapons (real and/or perceived)

All Residential Students
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Dorm In a Box
Dorm in a Box is a new program available to
Marymount Students brought you by OCRS and
RHA (Residence Hall Association). Dorm in a Box
offers quality and convenience, and savings of 30%
or more. In addition boxes are delivered directly to
your room prior to your arrival on campus!
Examples of quality products include
soft 100% cotton bed linens,
professional grade stainless steel
cookware, 100% cotton blankets, wood
hangers, and stainless steel desk
lamps, wastebaskets, and desk
accessories.
Box options include: Bath & Bedding,
Electronics Essentials, Closet
Organization, Kitchen Essentials, as
well as Desk Organization & Writing
Essentials.
Please check out our website!
www.dorminabox.com/
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