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for California State University, Fresno.

Housing

The Atrium
(559) 278-2345

http://www.auxiliary.com/association/housing/

KAREN L. JOHNSON, Director

On-Campus Living. Step into your future-- choose to live at University Courtyard, Fresno State's on-campus living area. Residents have the opportunity to become part of a community of students who share experiences and support each other in achieving academic success.

Accommodations. The remodeled air conditioned/heated rooms include an extra long twin bed over an 80" x 36" desk, three-drawer dresser, two-drawer file cabinet, book carrel with task light, two-position chair, and closet with storage space above for each resident. A meal plan, computer lab (free Internet and e-mail service), basic cable service, utilities, fitness center, swimming pool, laundry facility, recreation facilities, and community custodial services are included.

Residence Hall Living. The convenience of on-campus living makes it easy to go to and from class, use the campus library, and attend dances, plays, lectures, sporting events, and concerts during evenings and weekends.

The halls offer interesting programs designed to add an exciting dimension to on-campus living. Social activities include karaoke, bowling, special dinners, barbecues, and movies. Educational programs include the University college skills course and Gerontology 10 living community courses and programs on such topics as alcohol awareness, appreciation of differences, and personal safety.

Individual Halls. The housing complex consists of nine residence halls, the Atrium Building, and the Residence Dining Facility. Three halls are community style. Six halls are shared one-, two-, or three-bedroom residence suites with a furnished living room and bathroom. Quiet and substance-free living areas are available. All halls except Graves house men on one wing or suite and women on another. Grave Hall's rooms and bathrooms are gender designated but the wings are coed. Up to 1,000 students can live on campus. The majority of the rooms are shared by two students, although approximately 149 single and 42 triple beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Staff. Trained professionals are available to help make your stay in the residence halls enjoyable. They develop social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities and opportunities.

Augmenting the staff are the resident directors, assistant resident directors, resident advisers, and public safety assistants. Serving as student leaders on each floor, residence life staff receive training in paraprofessional helping skills and crisis intervention. They understand university structure; they can assist students with academic-related issues, emergencies, and personal concerns.

How to Apply. The housing application process is separate from the university admissions process.

Applications are available in February for the academic year and spring semester. You are encouraged to call the Housing Office at (800) 555-0482 or (559) 278-2345 to request an On-Campus Living Application packet as soon as you apply to the university. You are urged to return your completed application immediately as University Courtyard was full for 2001-2002. Your license agreement is for an entire academic year. (Exception: spring semester.)

All first-time undergraduate university applicants automatically receive housing information. You need not wait until you are officially accepted by the university to submit your housing application. If you notify us in writing by July 15 that you have changed your mind, or by August 15 if you are not accepted to the university, your deposit will be refunded (less a $50 processing fee).

Employment Opportunities. Students living in the residence halls receive priority consideration for student positions available in housing, food services, athletics, and the bookstore. Information is included in your housing application packet.

Priority Registration. Current residents who sign up by May 17 to return to the halls for the following year receive priority registration for courses.

Off-Campus Housing. The university does not inspect, approve, or disapprove any units offered for rent.

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