Students and Parents

Information for Current and Future Residents
Other Services

Roommates

For many students, the idea of having a roommate can be a little intimidating. However, roommates are often the first person you will meet on campus and will be your newest friend.  The Residence Life staff encourages you to be open to new relationships. A large part of your total education here at the University of Dubuque is learning about yourself and how you relate to people. Our mission statement calls you to respect diversity in all its forms and to practice Christian love. Bring an open mind and enjoy the new experiences that await you. Whether you have been assigned a roommate or chose a roommate as a returning resident, you will want to spend some time with that person prior to moving onto campus. Your room assignment letter includes the name and contact information of your roommate. Plan to contact your roommate at least once before moving in. Introduce yourself. Talk about your goals and what major you plan to pursue. Also, talk about your room and your thoughts on how to set it up.

Furnishing Your Room

Residence hall rooms are equipped with:

• Beds
• Extra-long twin mattresses with mattress protectors
• Dressers
• Study desks
• Chairs
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Neutral-colored blinds
• Telephone jacks,
• Cable TV hookup
• Internet ports
   

Items to Make Your Room Your Home

Residents may want to consider bringing the following items:

• Alarm Clock
• Towels/Wash Cloths
• Pillows
• Clothes Hangers
• Blankets/Sheets *
• Personal Care Products
• Bedspread
• Laundry Supplies
• Cleaning supplies
• Mattress Pad
• Trash Container
• Computer
• Recreation Equipment
• Basic Microwave Safe Dinnerware
• Silverware
• Glasses
• Laundry Basket
• Iron
• Stereo and Headphones
• Telephone
• Pet Fish

Residents are encouraged to consider renting lofts as one way to maximize space as you personalize your room. Resident are not allowed to construct their own loft units. The Office of Residence Life works directly with the helpful staff at Collegiate Marketing to offer a safe and affordable lofting unit. Please visit their website to learn more and reserve a loft: http://www.bedloft.com/

     *Students are encouraged to participate in the University's Bed Linen program, powered by On Campus Marketing, by contacting the helpful staff at 1-800-957-4338 or by going to their website.

Things not to Bring

A number of items are prohibited for safety and sanitary considerations:

• Pets (except aquarium fish),
• Firearms or weapons of any type
• Hot Plates
• Heating elements of any type
• Toasters
• Ovens
• Sun Lamps
• Candles
• Incense
• Home-made lofts of any type
• Refrigerator
• Telephone answering systems
• Street or Highway signs
• Extension cords (power strips with breaker switches built in are acceptable for computer and stereo equipment)
• Large sofas
• Halogen Lamps
   

Other Services

Food Service

The University of Dubuque offers a flexible meal service plan to students. University policy requires enrollment in a meal plan for all residents living in Aitchison, Cassat, and Donnell Halls.  Park Village residents can either carry a meal plan or opt out as the apartments are equipped with full kitchens.

Vending Machines

Each residence hall is equipped with pop and snack machines.

Laundry Facilities
 
Each residence hall is equipped with full-service laundry rooms.  The washing machines and dryers are coin-operated and require quarters to function.

Computers

Computers are permitted in individual residence hall rooms and access to the Internet is provided. For more information on Internet accessibility, please contact the Technology Help Center at 563-589-3737 or see further information on the Technology homepage.

Cars

Limited parking spaces are located near or around each residence hall. Students must register their cars and purchase parking stickers to park in University lots from the Campus Security Office in Smith Hall.

Voice Mail

Each residence hall room telephone line is computer voice mail capable.  Please contact the Technology Help Center if you would like to utilize this service.


U.S. Postal Mail

Receiving mail from family and friends is an important part of college life. All on-campus residents are assigned a mailbox, located in the Post Office in the lower level of Peters Commons. Please note that you may share a post office box with another student

If you plan to ship belongings to UD, please follow these guidelines:

1. Belongings must arrive after you do.
2. Send them to this address:
   
   (Your Name)
   University of Dubuque
   2000 University Avenue
   CPO# __________________
   Dubuque, IA, 52001-5099
    

When others send you mail after you arrive, it is extremely important to include "University of Dubuque" in the address, as well as your campus post office box number. Without the "University of Dubuque" name your mail may not be delivered properly by the US Postal Service.