A SHA, or Summer Housing Assistant, is a very important part of Residence Life during the summer months. There are eight SHA’s on staff at a time and they are very similar to Resident Assistants in the roles they serve in their buildings. SHA’s work with summer guests, (commonly known as Snow Birds), summer students and those participating in overnight camps as well by monitoring check-ins and check-outs and spending time on call and on duty. SHA’s also help with working at the front desk of the Community Center and assist with sorting mail too. This year’s SHA’s are: Juan Sebastian, Angela, Robert, Tierney, Veronica, Stephanee, Elizabeth, and Rosa. Thanks in advance for all the work you will be doing! If you want to know more about each of our SHA’s, look for the SHA spotlight blogs throughout the summer.

As you enjoy your summer, be sure to keep checking our blogs! Some of the exciting things to look for this summer will be the May OTM blog, the weekly SHA Spotlight blogs, and blogs targeted to freshman/new-to-housing students. Some of those blogs will include a list of commonly used abbreviations, what each building is refereed to by returning housing students and what to expect on move in day. There will also be a video blog on what to bring and what not to bring to housing where viewers will be taken on a virtual tour of a residence hall room. We at Residence Life hope you have a great summer and we hope these blogs can help you get and stay connected to Residence Life through the summer months.

Your Housing Contract Ends at Saturday, May 18 at 5:30 pm

Students are encouraged to vacate their room or apartment within 24 hours of their last final exam and must leave no later than Saturday, May 18 at 5:30 pm unless arrangements for summer housing or an extended stay have been made. You must clean, remove your belongings, and vacate your apartment or residence hall room by this time.

Check-out Procedures

All students must complete the online Express Check-Out Process when moving out. A walk-up computer are available kiosk is available in the Community Center, if you need a computer. Failure to check out online will result in a $50 improper check-out charge. Please do not check out until you are ready to leave, door access will terminate upon check-out.

Cleaning Instructions

In order to avoid cleaning charges, make sure to clean your room/apartment thoroughly. We strongly recommend discussing cleaning responsibilities with your roommate(s) using this form. Additional cleaning information including this cleaning checklist and oven cleaning instructions are available to you as well.

Furniture

Students do not need to change the current configuration of their beds (bunked, junior lofted, etc.), however beds must be properly assembled, and all furniture provided must be in the room upon check-out to avoid damage charges.

Submit Your Maintenance Requests Now

If you are aware of items in need of repair in your room or apartment, please submit an online maintenance request for these items now. Your room/apartment will be inspected after you move out and you will be charged for any damages, missing items and/or cleaning. Normal wear and tear will not result in a charge.

Silent Hours

As you know, your classmates expect an atmosphere conducive to sleep and study, especially during this time of the year. Silent hours will be posted in your buildings and Resident Assistants are expected to be particularly sensitive to noise levels.  Violations of University and Housing policy will result in judicial action which may include your immediate eviction, cancellation of your housing contract and/or referral of your case to the Dean of Students Office.

Donate Items that You No Longer Need

Beginning, Monday, May 13, Housing & Residence Life will be teaming up with the campus Sustainability office and Goodwill, Industries to provide residents with the opportunity to donate unwanted items. For more information on this donation drive, check out this blog.

Bicycles on Campus

Please don’t forget to take your bike with you when you leave! All bikes left behind will be removed and turned over to Public Safety for disposal.

Address Change

To update your address for mail sent from the university, log into your SIS account and update your mailing address. Be sure to update your address with credit card or cell phone companies, magazines, banks, etc.

If you have any other questions, please contact Housing & Residence Life at (920)465-2040 or housing@uwgb.edu.

Good luck on final exams!

Beginning today, students planning to live on campus next year are able to begin re-contracting online to return to campus for next year. Students may re-contract through Thursday, April 4, 2013. Following Re-contracting, on April 10, 2013, students will receive their priority number via a Room & Apartment Selection Ticket.  This is will also provide you with the time and date that you may come to the Kress Event Center to request your preference for a particular room or apartment at Room & Apartment Selection which runs April 17-19, 2013.

Step 1: Start brainstorming where you would like to live (check out our interactive 3-D floor plans) and who you would like to live with as well as if you want Year-Round Housing or Academic Year housing.

Step 2: Re-contract online before April 4, 2013.

Step 3: Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay in the loop for Re-contracting and Room & Apartment Selection and for chances to win prizes.

Step 4: Attend Apartment & Room Selection April 17-19.

Contact Residence Life at (920)465-2040 or housing@uwgb.edu if you have any questions! We’re looking forward to seeing you back next year!

Dream Out Loud Day is a yearly leadership conference at UW-Green Bay featuring student presenters. This year’s DOLD will focus on action leadership and taking steps in making your dreams a reality. DOLD is taking place on Saturday, February 16, 2013 in the University Union. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the conference will last from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served. Attendees must register online by Friday, February 8, 2013. Program proposals are also due February 8 to Becky Landenberger.

If you have any questions about DOLD, email Becky Landenberger.

Download the Program Proposal Form: DOLD2013ProgramProposal