WELCOME WILDCATS! Wednesday, September 3rd

Residential Life
WELCOME WILDCATS!
Welcome to JWU Charlotte! We hope you find this booklet helpful
when planning your move to the Charlotte Campus. Please take
time to review the important enclosed information.
Preparing for move-in may feel overwhelming, but rest assured,
we are here to help! The Residential Life team is ready to make
this a smooth transition for you and your family and our staff is
busy preparing for your arrival. We look forward to welcoming
you “home” in just a few weeks!
Thank you for choosing JWU-Charlotte. Please do not hesitate to
contact us with any questions or concerns!
James Minton
Director of Residential Life
Residence Hall move-in for NEW students is
Wednesday, September 3rd
Last name: A-K 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Last name: L-Z 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Residential Life Staff
James Minton - Director of Residential Life
Stephanie Heupel - Assistant Director of Residential Life
Tyler Elliott - Cedar Hall North Residence Director
Kayla George - Cedar Hall South Residence Director
Diane Misenheimer - City View Towers Front Desk Manager
Susan McConnell - Cedar Hall North & South Front Desk Manager
JacQueline Jackson / Administrative Assistant
Jacob Gims & Austin Farina/Student Assistants
Unsure of your housing assignment?
To review your housing status log onto the online housing application at jwuLink
(link.jwu.edu). You must login to access your housing information. Click on the “Student
Life” tab and enter the 2014-2015 housing application. You will see your room assignment
on the confirmation page!
Contacting Your Roommate
One of the biggest transitions many new students make is going from a private room at home
to a shared room on-campus. Most students enjoy living with a roommate and some
roommates turn into life-long friends.
When you contact your roommate for the first time, expect there will be differences between
the two of you. The goal of your first conversation is not to become best friends, but to
establish a solid base of communication you can build on once you arrive to campus.
Try these topics to get your first conversation rolling….
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What activities do you want to get involved with on-campus?
What are your studying/majoring in?
What do you like to do for fun?
Who will bring what to campus (TV, stereo, etc)?
What are your tastes in music, art, sports, etc?
TIP: Be careful not to jump to conclusions based on Social Media.
Information About Your Assignment
Most rooms in Cedar Hall North and Cedar Hall South accommodate two students per room with a
semi-private bathroom facilities shared between the two rooms, creating a four-person suite as pictured
in the layout above.
Typical Room Dimensions: 16’ x 10.4’
Window Dimensions: 51”w x 70”h
The suite common area includes: separate shower and toilet/sink facilities and a vanity sink area with storage
drawers and under-sink cabinet space.
Each student is provided with:
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(1) adjustable/bunkable twin size bed
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(1) 3-drawer dresser
(1) 4-drawer desk
(1) 2-position desk chair
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Built-in closet with shelf and rod
[36”w x 75”l]
[Maximum height: 31”]
[24”d x 30”w x 29.5”h]
[24”d x 42” w x 29.5”h]
[29.5”d x 18.5” w x 32” h]
[Seat height: 17”]
Each side of the suite is provided with one Microfridge (combination refrigerator, freezer and microwave) unit
to be shared by roommates.
The items below are not permitted in the Cedar Hall North & Cedar Hall South:
Alcohol, empty alcoholic containers, appliances (exception: automatic shut-off coffee
maker/hot water machine and blenders), candles, incense, hot plates, unmarked
prescription bottles, microwaves, refrigerators, pets (including fish), additional furniture,
weapons, hookahs, explosives, extension cords, other items that may affect the safety of
the residence hall community
*** For a recommended list of items to bring please visit
jwu.edu/charlotte/reslife. Click on “Polices & Procedures” and/or
review the “Guide to On-Campus Living in University Residence Halls”
General Information
Mail & Packages
CHS and CHN residents are provided with their own mailbox upon move-in. Mailboxes are located in the lobby
of your residence hall. Packages are available for pick up Monday - Friday from 8 am-6 pm at the Cedar Hall
South front desk. If you have a package, there will be a package slip in your mailbox indicating when it arrived. All
packages are immediately sorted and locked in the Cedar Hall South mailroom. Unless signed for, packages never
leave the mailroom. In order to pick up your package, bring your package slip to the front desk of Cedar Hall
South. Each resident must sign for his or her package and show their JWU Student ID. Packages are not
distributed on weekends. Residential Life processes mail each afternoon. Your patience is appreciated while mail is
sorted and distributed into mailboxes. The stoplight sign near the mailboxes indicates whether mail has been
distributed for that day. Johnson & Wales University does not accept packages from any carrier on Saturdays or
Sundays. Please plan accordingly.
To ensure an accurate and timely delivery of your mail and
packages, please address items in the following manner:
For: Cedar Hall South
For: Cedar Hall North
Your Name
215 S. Cedar St. (Mailbox #)
Charlotte, NC 28202
Your Name
725 W. 4th St. (Mailbox #)
Charlotte, NC 28202
***NOTE: The mailbox you are assigned at move-in will remain your
mailbox all year, even if you change rooms or residence halls (between
Cedar Hall North and Cedar Hall South)***
Please refrain from sending any items to campus until after you
have arrived and checked in. Students will receive their specific
mailbox information at check-in. Items received prior to you
checking in will be returned to sender.
NOTE: Remind mom & dad NOT to send you cash through the
mail!
Laundry
Laundry rooms are located on each floor of the residence hall and are open 24 hours. The laundry machines
accept debit or credit cards, with a limited number accepting coins (1st floor of CHN and CHS).
Housing Orientation - Must Attend!
All residence hall students will be required to attend Housing Orientation, held on Sunday, September 8th.
Signs will be posted in your residence hall with the time and location to meet for orientation. During Housing
Orientation, you will meet the Residential Life staff, including your Residence Director (RD) and your Resident
Assistant (RA). We will review important policies and procedures to be aware of as you settle into on-campus
housing.
Meal Plans
Residents in Cedar Hall North and South receive 15 meals per week. City View Residents
will be receiving 10 meal swipes per term. City View Towers residents may purchase
additional block meal plans through the Student Dining Center. A simple swipe saves
you time, money and the headache of having to leave campus. Meal swipes are accepted at
the Student Dining Center for a full academic year. With each swipe of your card, a meal is
deducted from your total meal balance for the week. You are ensured discounted pricing
with EVERY meal. For more information, please visit www.dineoncampus.com/
jwcharlotte or call (980)598-1950. Tip: Daily menus are available online and in the
dining center lobby!
Parking
Limited spaces are available for parking in Lot A near Cedar Hall North and Cedar Hall South and are typically
reserved for commuter students. Residential students are typically assigned to the Cedar Street Parking Garage,
near the residence halls. For information on how to apply for parking, visit www.jwu.edu/charlotte/safety.
Click on “Parking” or call 980-598-1900. Parking passes will be distributed upon arrival. Standard Parking can be
reached at 704-343-9604 or online at http://www.parkclt.com/monthly-parking. Tip: Due to the limited nature
of parking and our downtown Charlotte location, students are encouraged to leave their vehicles at home during
their freshman year.
Payment
Please note all financial holds must be cleared by Wednesday, August 13th in order to prevent cancellation of
room assignment. Please call Student Financial Services at 980-598-1300 for detailed information. Cancellation of
assignment does not void the two year residency requirement. Tip: Once holds are cleared, we will reassign
students; however, original assignment is not guaranteed.
Internet & Cable Television
In Cedar Hall North and South, wireless internet is available throughout the building with each room having one
Ethernet connection on the wall. Cable Television is provided in each room. Residents should bring their own
coax cable and Ethernet cable.
Property Insurance
If your property is not already covered by insurance, we strongly encourage you to obtain coverage prior to
moving in. JWU is not responsible for theft, damage or destruction of your property while on-campus. If
your family owns a home, their home owners insurance may cover your property while on campus.
Linens: We’ve partnered with Residence Hall Linens, to offer you a convenient and reliable way to purchase
linens and other room necessities. To order, call 1-800-957-4338 or go online at:
www.rhl.org/jwc
Visitation Policy
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All visitors must provide appropriate identification and sign in at the front desk.
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Acceptable forms of ID are: State ID, US Military ID, Passport, JWU Student ID. Other College ID’s
are not permitted.
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Visitors must be escorted at ALL times by sponsoring resident. You must properly check in and out
each time you vacate the residence hall.
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Two visitors maximum are allowed per resident.
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Visitors aged 16 and 17 must be pre-approved by the RD one week in advance and provide
appropriate permission from legal guardian.
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Visitors aged 15 and below must be accompanied by their legal guardian and are not allowed in the
residence halls after midnight.
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Non-JWU resident students and all visitors must vacate the residence halls by midnight on the nights
prior to class.
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No visitor (either from CHN, CVT, CHS or otherwise) is eligible to visit any longer than three (3)
consecutive nights.
Campus Safety & Security
Campus Safety & Security ensures the protection and well-being of JWU students, faculty, staff and
facilities. Campus Safety & Security contributes to the quality of university life by fostering an
environment in which security is balanced with freedom of movement and individual rights balanced
with community needs. We are also responsible for registration of student, faculty, staff, and visitor
vehicles. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many services and programs that we offer,
including a walking escort to any building on campus 24/7.
Campus Safety & Security
Cedar Hall South, Suite 113
(Breezeway in Cedar Hall South)
Office 980-598-1900
While the University maintains a 24-hour Department of Campus Safety & Security, students are
expected to aid in their own safety by exercising good decision-making skills and using security
measures already in place on-campus.
More Information
Contact information, social media, and websites
Information on moving in and living on-campus:
www.jwu.edu/charlotte/reslife/
Residential Life
Cedar Hall South
801 W Trade St.
Cedar Hall South Front Desk:
980.598.1871
Cedar Hall North Front Desk:
980.598.1851
Charlotte, NC 28202
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980.598.1800
City View Towers Front Desk:
980.598.1861
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We look forward to welcoming you HOME on Wednesday, September 3rd!
We look forward to welcoming you HOME on Wednesday, Sept 3rd!

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