Guide to Residence Living

Live on Campus

• PDF Version of 2007-2008 Guide to Residence Living

• Things To Bring and What's Included in Room

Introduction

On-campus living at the University of Detroit Mercy provides an integral part of a student's educational experience, offering opportunities and services beneficial to your overall development. We expect you, the resident, to be a responsible and involved citizen in the residential community and thus an active participant in making and carrying out decisions affecting you and your neighbors.

The Guide to Residence Life is designed to provide you with information about services, policies, procedures and opportunities that will enable you to fully participate in on-campus living. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Residence Life Calendar 2007-2008

• Aug. 6 - Sept.19                Housing Freeze

• Setpt. 19                            Room Change Process Begins

• Oct. 19                               Housing Freeze

• Nov. 21                              Winter Break Housing Sign-ups

• Dec. 7                                Winter Break Housing Sign-ups End

• Dec. 14                              Residence Halls Close        @7PM

• Dec. 13 - Jan. 5                Winter Break Housing

• Jan. 5                                Residence Halls Open           @12 NOON

• Jan. 1 - 18                        Housing Freeze

• Jan. 21                             Room Change Process Begins

• Feb. 2                               Housing Freeze

• February - March           Room Selection 2008-2009 Academic Year

• February 29                    Spring Break

• Fe. 29 - Mar. 8                Halls Open at Noon

• April 25                           Residence Halls Close

The Roommate Bill of Rights

• The right to use the room without undue interference.

• The right to sleep without undue disturbance from noise, guests, etc.

• The right to be free from fear and intimidation from physical or emotional harm.

• The right to be free from pressure or ridicule regarding your personal choices that do not negatively impact your roommate or the residential community.

• The right to exercise reasonable security precautions, such as keeping the room door locked (which the University recommends) at all times.

• The right to have your personal belongings treated with respect.

• The right to a clean environment in which to live.

• The right to access your room.

• The right to privacy.

• The right to have guests who respect the rights of your roommate and other residents.

• The right to seek help from the residence hall staff in the mediation of disagreements between roommates/suitemates.

• The right to expect reasonable cooperation in the use of shared appliances (e.g. telephone, refrigerator and microwave)

Campus Phone Numbers