Greetings!from the Office ofResidence LifeWelcome to our new first yearand transfer students, andwelcome back to our returningresidents! We are eagerlyanticipating your arrival oncampus in August.In this newsletter, you will find avariety of information designedto prepare you for moving intothe halls and getting settled in atAU. If you don’t find the answersyou are looking for, pleasecontact the Office of ResidenceLife and we will do our best toassist you.We are committed to providingthe best possible experience forour on-campus residents.Physical Properties staffmembers currently are workingin the residence halls to makesure everything is ready for yourarrival!We cannot begin to tell you howexcited we are that you will beliving on-campus! Enjoy the restof your summer, and we’ll seeyou soon!Warmest regards,Matt KhouryMatt KhouryAssistant Dean for Residence LifeThe Office of Residence Life islocated at 423 S. Gladstone Ave.OUR MISSION:To promote holisticstudent learning,the Office ofResidence Lifeprovides inclusiveliving and learningcommunities thatcomplementstudents’ academicgrowth.Contact Us!Matt KhouryAsst. Dean for Residence Lifemkhoury@aurora.edu(630) 844-4578Kat MurphyWatkins RHDkmurphy@aurora.edu(630) 844-4627Lauren LutzMemorial/Davis RHDllutz@aurora.edu(630) 844-4628Dana GinnettAsst. Director of Residence Lifedginnett@aurora.edu(630) 844-5446Ian KlinkJenks/Wilkinson RHDiklink@aurora.edu(630) 844-4629Bridget McDermottNew Hall RHDbmcdermo@aurora.edu(630) 844-6192reslife@aurora.eduwww.aurora.edu/student-life/residence/index.html
StudentInsuranceMove-In DatesBeing aCommunityEmergencyContactInformationCHECK-IN LOCATION FOR ALL DATES:Dunham Hall AtriumSaturday, August 1110:00 AM-2:00 PMAthletic TrainersFootballFriday, August 1710:00 AM-2:00 PMMen’s & Women’s SoccerMen’s & Women’s Cross CountrySunday, August 1910:00 AM-12:00 PMTennisVolleyball1:00 PM-3:00PMSTAR ParticipantsMonday, August 2010:00 AM-12:00 PMPeer Advisors** Peer Advisors will be receivingspecific instructions regarding thelocation of their check-in.Thursday, August 2310:00 AM-2:00 PMFirst-Year ResidentsFriday, August 241:00 PM-3:00 PMNew Transfer ResidentsSunday, August 2610:00 AM-7:00 PMReturning ResidentsTo request a different check-in date or time, the student would need to contact the office via email atreslife@aurora.edu. We cannot guarantee that your request will be granted, though we will do our bestto accommodate your needs. Early arrivals will be charged a daily rate of $50.00, billed to the student’saccount. No students will be allowed to move in prior to August 11, <strong>2012</strong>.The Office of ResidenceLife strives to build acommunity in each hallthat is based on five corevalues: education,safety, diversity,compassion, respect, &responsibility.Students are encouragedto get involved in thecommunity throughattendance at floor/hallfunctions, includingmeetings and programs.We want Residence Lifeto provide our studentswith the best experiencepossible! Students canlook for moreinformation when theyarrive on how to getinvolved at AU!All full-time undergraduate and allresident students are required toparticipate in, and will beautomatically charged for, the studentaccident and sickness insurance plan.This coverage may be declined if anonline waiver is submitted providingproof of current outside healthinsurance coverage. The deadline isAugust 31, <strong>2012</strong>. Please use thefollowing link for additional coverageand waiver information: http://www.aurora.edu/student-life/resources/insurance/index.html.Please contact Emily Fuller, StudentInsurance Coordinator, at (630) 844-3703 with further questions.Residence hall students arerequired to complete anemergency contactinformation card uponchecking into their assignedresidence hall. It is vital thatthis information be accurateand thorough. The Office ofResidence Life asks for anemergency contact phonenumber, as well as anyexisting medical conditionsthat the student may have.This information is keptconfidential and is usedonly in cases of emergency.