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Information for New/Transfer Students

Notification of your housing assignment

Housing assignments for first year students are based upon a housing preference form submitted with enrollment information, as well as housing availability. Room Assignments are emailed to students during the month of July, and included in the room assignment email is room information, room telephone number, and the name and email address of roommate(s).

Arriving on Campus

Residence Halls will open for first year students at 9:00AM on Thursday, August 27, 2009.  Students moving in on August 27th should enter the campus via Downing Street from Main Street.  Once on Downing Street University staff will be on hand to direct you toward your residence hall.  You should be prepared to provide your hall and your room number to staff who will direct your vehicle based on which hall you are living in.  First Year Students who live 500 or more miles from Clark may request permission to arrive on campus a day early on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 (please note that this allowance is only free for first year students living 500 or more miles away, and is only available for a daily fee for winter break and in subsequent years).  This request must be received by August 1st to be accommodated.  For students who are given permission to arrive on August 26, residence halls will open at 12:00 noon and you can pick up your key at the RLH Office located at 22 Downing Street.  To request permission to arrive on August 26 you must contact Kevin Forti (kforti@clarku.edu).  If you are participating in an early orientation program (Clark Trek, International Orientation, etc.), you will be invited to return early for your program.  You should contact your program directly to determine your arrival time.

The following are a few hotels in the Worcester area that you may wish to contact if you need to arrive before your scheduled arrival date, or need housing for family or friends:

Regency Suites (508) 753-3512
Holiday Inn (508) 852-4000
Crowne Plaza (508) 791-1600
Baymont Suites (508) 832-7000
Worcester Inn (508) 852-2800

Frequently Asked Questions:

What comes in my residence hall room and what should I Bring?

Each residence hall room is supplied with the basics: bed and mattress (extra long twin), desk, chair, wastebasket, bookshelf, closet or wardrobe, drawer space, window shade or blind. Double rooms will have these items provided for each student. All double rooms are equipped with 2 Ethernet hookups and one phone line.  Wireless internet is also available in all First Year Halls.. You may wish to decide with your roommate who will bring certain items like a radio, stereo, TV, etc. to avoid duplication. You will want to bring along some special items, such as photographs and posters, to create your home away from home.  The following are some fun ideas to help you get ideas for what to bring along.

What if I need to ship items?

Students who travel over long distances, or who take an airplane to arrive at Clark may wish to ship some of their belongings.  Students may send packages to themselves at the following address:  The campus mail room will hold your mail for a short period until you arrive.

Your Name
Campus Box *Your mailbox number*
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610

The most common items to be shipped are computers, books, or clothing. Be sure that you will not need what you ship immediately when you arrive on campus in case they do not arrive at the same time as you do. You can pick up large packages at the mail room which is in the basement of the Higgins University Center.

What type of clothing should I Bring?

If you are from a warmer climate than that of New England, you will want to bring specific items of clothing to prepare for the winter months. A warm winter jacket, hat, mittens, scarf, and boots are recommended to stay warm. Sweaters and long pants or skirts are also suggested to avoid a chill. Please note that the weather in New England is not always cold! When you arrive in August the weather will be very warm and often humid. Once autumn comes around, a light jacket or sweater will suffice.

Should I bring EVERYTHING with me?

There is no need to bring EVERYTHING you need at college with you from home. It is advisable to purchase many of your amenities once you arrive at Clark. Cosmetic items such as shampoo, soap or lotion can be found at several area drug stores. School supplies can be purchased at the University Bookstore as well as at local stores. If you are traveling a long distance it may be easier to purchase bedding and other items for your room once you get here. This not only lightens the load that you have to carry to your room on check-in day, but also gives you the opportunity to see what there is in the area surrounding Clark. Many places are within walking distance, and for those that are not, the Worcester bus system will take you there.

What if I want to change rooms?

What can't I bring?

Clark is committed to the well-being and safety of all our students. Therefore, certain health and safety regulations are in place for the protection of our residential population. For this reason, the items listed below are NOT permitted on the Clark campus:

• Air conditioners
• Candles
• Incense
• Microwaves (unless it is part of a rented microfridge combination unit)
• Toasters/toaster ovens
• Pets (fish are ok)
• Hot pots and electric frying pans
• Space heaters
• Mattresses
• Fireworks
• Oil lamps
• Halogen lamps
• Traffic signs
• Weapons of any kind
• Lava lamps

Respect

The Office of Residential Life and Housing is committed to promoting respect on the Clark campus. Throughout the year, various programs, speakers, and bulletin boards will focus on respect for one’s self, respect for one’s community, and respect for differences.

Please assist us with this initiative by leaving negative attitudes, bias and prejudice behind.

The Roommate Bill of Rights

• The right to read and study free from interference.
• The right to sleep in one’s room without disturbance.
• The right to be respected.
• The right to privacy.
• The right to be free from fear and intimidation.
• The right to a safe and healthy living environment.
• The right to feel safe and accepted.
• We have no place for hate!!

Questions?

If you have any questions while preparing to come to campus, please feel free to give us a call. A representative for the Office of Residence Life would be happy to answer your questions. Please call the Office of Residential Life and Housing at 508-793-7453, Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM.  You can even IM us at ClarkURLH.










 

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