Prescott Housing and Residence Life

ROOMMATE SELECTION
One of the things a student thinks about when getting ready for university life is who will be my roommates? People often wonder will we like the same things? Will we get along? These are common questions.

While we cannot guarantee the perfect match, we do have a roommate matching process that is effective in pairing people. When you have been accepted to ERAU, Housing and Residence Life will send to you a housing packet that will have enclosed a Housing Application & Contract. Please note the roommate preference section when filling it out. This form is the key to selecting a roommate that will be compatible with you. We ask that you fill this out honestly and openly, giving answers that reflect who you are, not necessarily the person you may want to be. Once you have completed the Housing Contract, send it back to us and we will begin the sorting and matching process.

We will also offer new incoming students the opportunity to choose their own roommates. As long as the request is mutual and both student contracts have been received before the matching process begins, we will pair you with your chosen roommate, if possible.

Contracts received early have a better chance for matching. As soon as we have all of our residents paired, we begin making specific building and room assignments. During the summer, you will receive information about your assignment including your roommate’s name and telephone number. This will give you a chance to call your new roommate and get to know each other before you meet in person.

WHAT TO BRING
Cleaning supplies (vacuums are available through your RA), bed and bath linens (extra long twin bedding needed), toiletries, telephone, stereo, alarm clock, floor lamp (non-halogen), computer, (laptops preferred for space consideration) and room decor items and a lockable footlocker or fire safe for personal belongings. You may also need other items; however, this decision is best made when you have had the opportunity to talk with your roommate.

WHAT NOT TO BRING
Candles or oil lamps, incense, microwaves, hot plates, portable electric heaters, open flame propane burners, halogen lamps, and other items that create external heat are not permitted in the halls due to fire safety concerns/regulations. Guns (paintball, BB, etc.), ammunition, knives longer than 3 inches or any weapons are not allowed on campus.

The use of amplified instruments is not permitted in the Residence Halls; however students can have them as long as they are not played in the halls (this includes, but is not limited to electric guitars, drums or other acoustic instruments).

Toasters, electric frying pans, and toaster ovens are only allowed in the kitchen area of Village apartments, common kitchens in the Village, or kitchenettes in Mingus Mountain. Microwaves are provided in designated areas so microwaves brought in from outside the residence halls are strictly prohibited.

NO pets are allowed.

HEALTH SERVICES
Health Services is located in Haas Commons, Building 73, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Health Services Office is closed on University holidays. A physician is on campus 3 times a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We have a chiropractor on campus every Tuesday that is free of charge. Health Services offers vaccines, prescriptions and lab work all at a nominal fee. Our trained staff can assist you with weight loss programs, mental health, and general well-being for the students. Call (928) 777-6653 for assistance or to make an appointment.

SAFETY
Safety at Embry-Riddle is only as good as you, the resident, make it. Please be sure that you follow proper security procedures, such as locking your doors, both internal and external, and that you are aware of your surroundings and your neighbors. Campus Safety personnel are on duty 24 hours a day and are more than willing to assist you in any way. While on campus, students can contact safety by dialing 0 from any campus phone. Students dialing from cell phones or off campus should call (928) 777-3739..

PARKING
If you choose to bring your car to campus, please be aware that you will need to register your vehicle and obtain a parking permit from Campus Safety. The University does offer a shuttle service, which goes from the campus to the Flight Line, on a regular schedule during the day, and on-call after hours. Specific parking regulations are available at the Safety Office.

MOVING IN
If you are a new resident moving in during the Fall, check-in starts at 8:00 AM on Thursday August 20, 2009. Check-in for returning students will begin at 8:00 AM on Friday August 21, 2009 (new students can also check-in on Friday beginning at 8:00 AM).

Check-in for the Spring semester for all students begins on Monday January 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM.

You must check-in before 5:00 PM on the first day of classes, or your room reservation may be canceled and given to another student, unless you have prior approval from the Department of Housing and Residence Life.

During the Winter Holiday Break, the University closes and the Residence Halls close as well. All residents will be required to find alternate housing during this time. Students will not be required to remove all personal belongings. It is recommended that students do take valuables with them during the winter break.

BREAK HOUSING
During the Winter Holiday Break, the University closes and the Residence Halls close as well. All residents will be required to find alternate housing during this time. The University and halls are open during Spring Break and residents are welcome to stay in the hall during that time. Only students enrolled in classes or late-flight are able to stay during summer sessions. Housing does not provide any storage for students during the summer.

MICROFRIDGE UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS
There are Microfridge units in each bedroom of Hall 5 in the Mingus Mountain Complex and refrigerators in each bedroom of the Thumb Butte Complex and The Village Suites. The Microfridge is a combination small refrigerator and microwave unit.

TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS
Sometimes more students will be accepted than we can house, resulting in a temporary overflow situation. In these situations, students will be assigned to temporary spaces. Usually these students will be reassigned and moved into permanent spaces within 10 days of the first day of class.

Contracts received by June 15th (December 15th for Spring) will be given first priority for assignments. All room assignments are subject to change during the summer.

Changes can be due to overcrowding, contract cancellations, or other unforeseen reasons.

GUEST POLICY
Guests are required to be pre-registered. Applications for overnight guests may be picked up from Housing and Residence Life Office or your RA. Forms should be returned to the Housing and Residence Life Office or your RA no less than 24 hours before the guest's arrival. Residents may have an overnight guest for two nights per calendar month and must talk with their roommate/suitemates about their guest.

PERSONAL PROPERTY
Students are urged to obtain their own insurance coverage on personal effects. A parent's Home Owner insurance policy may offer coverage for a student while away at college.