Islander Housing Presentation 2023

Islander Housing Presentation 2023

1. Islander Housing

2. Top 5 Reasons to live on-campus Support: Professional & student staff are available to help residents. Outperform your peers: Residents have higher GPAs and are more involved in organizations. Safety: Secure facilities and UPD is available 24/7. Location: Quick & easy access to campus facilities, including the Dining Hall, Dugan Wellness Center, and more. Outstanding value: All inclusive rent.  Community Assistants Live On Staff Members Singular Focus

3. Islander Housing Residency Requirement The requirement applies to first-year undergraduate students:  Who have graduated from high school within the 12 months prior to starting classes at the University. Are full-time students. Will be aged 20 or younger as of September 1 st . Have a permanent address outside of the following counties Aransas, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio and outside the zip codes of 78340. Scan here to view the full TAMU-CC Residency Requirement.

4. Residency Exemption Auto Exempted – no action needed Students who have a permanent address within the exempt area. Students who will be 21 years of age or over on September 1 of the fall semester. Graduated high school 1 year+ prior to starting classes. Special Exemption – application online at http://housing.tamucc.edu Part-time, online courses only. Living with approved family. Married, have custody of a child, or pregnant.

5. Community Assistants CAs THROUGHOUT COMMUNITY CAs are full-time TAMU-CC students. Every resident will have a CA in their community neighborhood. “WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK A CA!” Community Assistants are placed within the communities to help them adjust to college life at TAMU-CC.  CAs ARE STUDENTS THAT CAN HELP: Build connections and friendships. Foster roommate relationships. Host community events. Answer housing questions & place maintenance work orders.

6. Start Here! APPLY FOR HOUSING Start your application by visiting www.islanderhousing.com . Academic Year and Spring Only Applications typically open in October. Summer Applications typically open in February. Be sure to select the floorplan you would like to reside in when completing your application. SIGN YOUR HOUSING CONTRACT Once you have submitted your application, a housing contract will be sent to you. Be sure to read this document before you sign it! Once you've read it, you will need to sign the contract.

7. What's next... SELECT YOUR ROOMMATE & UNIT Visit www.islanderhousing.com , and click on the For Residents tab. Once you have submitted your login credentials, you will be able to find your room number and information about your roommates. PAY YOUR FALL HOUSING CONTRACT FEE Your housing contract fee will be listed on your TAMU-CC S.A.I.L. account where you can make payments online.

8. Living Learning Communities & Themed Housing Complete this form if you are interested in one of these options

9. Additional Housing Options Gender Inclusive Housing Pet Zone Housing Accommodations

10. We are excited for your arrival, and we can't wait to welcome you to our community! The Move-in guide will be sent to your Islander email closer to your move-in date. For additional move-in information, please log into your housing portal. August 23 rd Move-In Day

11. Move-In Reminders All information about move-in day will be communicated via the Housing Portal and your Islander email! As a reminder your Fall Housing charge must be paid prior to moving in. You will not receive your keys unless your payment is made. Reminder: Payments should be made through your S.A.I.L. account. Prior to move in day be sure all your lease paperwork is complete/signed, and all payments have been received by the University. Make sure to bring a picture ID (driver's license or Sandollar $ card) to check-in and pick up keys to your assigned unit.  You will be sent a scheduled move-in date/time. If you are unable to move in during the scheduled time, please reach out to Islander Housing. 

12. Preparing for move-in What to bring Clothes Linens & Curtains Bathmat Shower Curtain Toiletries Coaxial Cord and TV Personal Items (Pictures & Decorations) What not to bring Pets (*unless you have a pet contract for Pet Zone residents only or an approved assistance animal) Barbecue Grills Candles/Incense Space heaters Illegal Drugs Alcohol for students under the age of 21 Weapons (except as allowed by University rules and all applicable laws) Extension cord & hanging lights Please see below for a list of necessities. Log into the housing portal to find a full list of recommended items to bring (and not bring).

13. Roomies Prior to moving in, have a discussion with your roommate about what to bring and what you’ll feel comfortable with sharing in your shared/common space.   WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR UNIT? Bed + Mattress Dresser/Drawers Desk with chair Microwave / Refrigerator* Living Room Set* Blinds UTILITIES INCLUDED Electricity and water Air-conditioning and heating Internet & Cable (wired and wireless) Momentum Village residents have a utility cap. Amount varies per floor plan. ROOMMATE AGREEMENT All residents will receive a roommate agreement from their Community Assistants during their first community meeting. This is a document to discuss with your roommates on how you choose to share or set rules within your living space.

14. Making the Adjustment BE OPENED MINDED Remember that you are going to meet people from different cities, different states, or with different life experiences. Be open to new people and new experiences while living on campus. Our staff is here to help you adjust to this new environment. PERSONALIZE YOUR ROOM This will be your home away from home, so decorate it to your liking. You may use finishing nails and thumbtacks to hang décor on your walls. All furniture must stay in the unit. You can rearrange your room any way you’d like but all exits must be accessible. Do not hang anything from the sprinkler heads and do not tamper with life safety equipment. GET CONNECTED Each community will host their own welcome week events to help students become acclimated to campus culture. The University will also have what we call Waves of Welcome events to help students make connections with other students and campus life here at TAMU-CC.

15. Waves of Welcome Programs The University hosts a wide array of WOW events! Be sure to check out events hosted by Islander Housing: Miramar Welcome Bash Double XL at Momentum Village Now that you’re moved in, what’s next? 

16. Safe Living Renters Insurance In case of an accident, it is important to protect your belongings. Renter's insurance can cover the belongings in your space. You can find coverage from your auto insurance, homeowners' insurance, or GradGuard .   On-site management We have student staff who also serve on an on-call rotation and complete rounds of the property every night to assist residents for any after-hour emergencies. In addition to this, we have Professional & Maintenance staff members who support student staff after hours.  Access Control All units and elevators (MV only) have key/fob access. Only residents will have access to their buildings in the community where they reside.  University Police Department University Police are readily available 24/7. They also conduct rounds of both housing communities' multiple times throughout the day to ensure resident safety. See Something, Say Something! As a member of our community, it is imperative that you reach out to our management team and let us know of any safety/building concerns. If you see something that may look suspicious, please inform our staff so that we can inspect & handle the situation.

17. Severe Weather Preparedness: Your safety is our priority!  Always stay informed on what's happening in the community.   Check out the TAMU-CC website for any updates regarding your classes. Visit codeblue.tamucc.edu to sign up to the Code Blue. Completing this form will inform our staff of your plans in the event of an emergency.  Scan here for TAMU-CC’s Hurricane Emergency Plan. All emergency evacuation forms can be found on the housing portal.

18. Making the Commute MIRAMAR Residents are required to purchase a TAMU-CC residential permit via their S.A.I.L. account or the Permit Portal.  MOMENTUM VILLAGE Residents are required to register their vehicle with: TAMU-CC for a resident permit. Islander Housing for a hang tag. Scan here to learn more about parking options at the Island Campus.

19. Miramar Contact Us Office Hours Monday – Friday: 9AM to 6PM Saturday: 10AM to 2PM Sunday: CLOSED Phone [phone] Email [email protected]

20. Momentum Village Contact Us Office Hours Monday – Friday: 9AM to 6PM Saturday: 10AM to 2PM Sunday: CLOSED Phone [phone] Email [email protected]

21. Get Connected! @ISLANDERHOUSING

22. You're going to love it here # IslanderHousing