Student Housing General Information STUDENT HOUSING Director: Location: Promontory Tower Telephone: 626-6828 There are five residence halls available to students desiring to live on campus. Living in the residence halls provides an excellent opportunity for students to live, work, and study together. The College is committed to the total development of students: intellectual, personal, physical, and spiritual. Within this context, it is the College's philosophy that the residence halls be a "livmg-learning" environment, one where residents have an opportunity to interact with students from different parts of the country and the world, develop interpersonal relationships, and learn about themselves as human beings. Research has demonstrated that students living on campus generally receive a more well-rounded educational experience than those who commute. The residence halls are staffed by full-time, live-in Residence Hall Directors who are responsible for the administration of the buildings. They are assisted by full-time students who are Resident Assistantsand who have been selected and trained to assist residents in the development of floor atmospheres which are conducive to learning, personal growth, and enjoyment. Traditional Residence Hall Living North Wasatch Hall, Promontory Tower, and South Wasatch Hall are traditional residence halls providing room, board, and recreational facilities. Students living in these facilities are required to purchase any one of several meal plans offered by Dining Services. All meals are served in the attractive Promontory Tower Dining Room. North Wasatch Hall accommodates 111 men on three floors, while South Wasatch Hall houses 111 women, also on three floors. Students in both buildings share common lounge and recreation facilities. Promontory Tower accommodates 245 male and female students on separate floors (7). Each room in these residence halls is shared by two students and is furnished with beds, drapes, lamps, study desks, chairs, chest of drawers, and closets. All residence hall rooms are carpeted. All other furnishings must be provided by the residents. Single rooms are also available on a limited basis. Single rooms are assigned according to date of request and are slightly more expensive. Apartment Style Living Stansbury and LaSal are apartment style residence halls, each accommodating 70 students. Each apartment is shared by six students and includes a kitchen with refrigerator, electric range, cupboards, table and chairs; bathrooms; a pantry; and three bedrooms furnished with beds, desks, bureaus, and drapes. All other furnishings including cooking and eating utensils are the responsibility of the residents. Residents are responsible for the cleaning of their own bedrooms and share responsibility for cleaning the kitchen, bathrooms, and hallway. College cleanliness standards are strictly enforced. Although some residents of Stansbury and LaSal Halls cook all their meals, the College has experienced that many students purchase a limited meal plan and supplement the meals not provided under this plan with their own cooking Living/Learning Environments Each residence hall at Weber State College also has a comfortable lounge, as well as recreation, laundry, television, and study rooms. A Universal gym, sauna, and gamesroom are available for use by all resident students. A wide variety of social, cultural, and educational programs are initiated in the residence halls by both staff and residence hall governments. These provide excellent opportunities for students to complement their educational experience at Weber State right in their living environment. Applications, Procedures, and Policies Any matriculated student, enrolled in a degree granting program at Weber State College, is eligible to live in college housing. Housing information, current room and board rates, and application forms may be obtained by writing the Housing Office, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah 84408-3101. Since there is limited space available, applications are accepted in the order that they are received along with the room deposit. Acceptance of a housing application and deposit does not constitute admission to Weber State College. Application for admissions to the College must be made with the Admissions Office, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah 84408-1015. Students living in College residence halls agree by written contract to retain their accommodations for the entire contract period and to abide by all residence hall regulations. Room or room and board charges are payable in advance. If payments are past due, the student will be restricted from room and board services and/or from future registration for classes. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY AND SOCIAL STANDARDS 30 Eligibility for Student Activities The Admissions, Standards and Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate, composed of students, faculty, and administration, shall interpret all rules governing the eligibility for participation in organized student activities at Weber State College in accordance with the following standards: 1. All organization officers, leaders, and members with authority to represent the organization both within and outside the college, must be matriculated students, currently enrolled, and working toward a degree or certification. Furthermore, they must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 (C average). 2. Participants in college activities should also meet the above criteria. Organization leaders and advisers must be prepared to justify the participation of persons not meeting these criteria, particularly when such participation results in the denial of opportunity for bonafide Weber State College students. 3. Within the above parameters, specific programs, organizations, and activities may establish more stringent eligibility standards provided that such standards are consistent with the College's nondiscrimination policies. 4. In order to represent Weber State College in intercollegiate athletics, students must comply with the eligibility regulations adopted by the Institutional Council of the College, and the constitutions and operating codes of the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference, and the Mountain West Conference. Complaints or grievances regarding the eligibility of individuals should be directed to the Chairperson of the Admissions, Standards and Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate for adjudication by the committee. Student Social Standards Weber State College extends the privilege of attending school to those persons who meet entrance requirements, standards of health, character, and prior appropriate conduct. The student enters college by choice and is not required by law to attend. Students are subject to federal, state and local laws as well as College rules and regulations, and are not entitled to immunity or privileges before the law. Maintenance of appropriate standards of campus "good citizenship" is expected. Students found guilty of violations of College rules and regulations are subject to such disciplinary action as the College may consider appropriate. Substance Abuse Possession or distribution of alcohol, marijuana, LSD, narcotics or other drugs on College-owned property except as expressly permitted by law, will not be tolerated. The use of these substances at College-sponsored functions off campus is also prohibited. Any violation of this rule will result in disciplinary action. Smoking Smoking is prohibited in all buildings on the campus except in designated areas. Provisions for Appeal Students who have received disciplinary action for academic or social reasons will have the right to appeal their case as stated in the Student Rights and Responsibilities document. 31 Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology Continuing Education