Common
Questions After Move-in
Keys
Insurance
Internet
Guests
Pets
Heating & Cooling
Maintenance
Hall Street Journal
Miscellaneous
KEYS
Q. What if I lock myself out?
A. Staff will assist you in room entry and you
will be charged $25 per entry, regardless of the reason for lock out.
Staff may not be readily available and you may have to wait. Repeated
incidents will result in judicial action.
Q. What if I lose my key or access card?
A. Let the front desk know at once. This poses
a security risk. Residents are charged $144 for lost
keys in all residence halls except Cuicacalli, University
Towers, and Villa Alvarado (locks must be changed and
new keys made). Replacement of lost keys at Villa Alvarado
is $164. Replacement of lost Cuicacalli and University
Towers keys is $80. Replacing a lost access
card is $25. Report damaged or lost cards/keys immediately
so that a replacement can be issued.
INSURANCE
Q. Do I need renter's insurance?
A. University insurance does not cover your personal
property damage. Therefore, the university highly recommends that you
obtain insurance, such as a renter's policy. (Your parents' homeowners
insurance policy may cover theft or damage of property in your room.
Check with your insurance agent.)
INTERNET
Q. How can I get my computer hooked up to the Internet?
A. The best option is to use RezCon, which provides
a fast Ethernet connection right from your room. Several
halls also offer wireless connections for laptop users.
Pick up a RezCon Instruction sheet at your hall front
desk for full details on how to connect, or check out the RezCon
Web site for
more information.
GUESTS
Q. Am I permitted to have guests?
A. All visitors and guests must be escorted by
you at all times. You are allowed no more than three
guests in your room at any given time (two guests per
licensee in VA and Cuicacalli). Residents
living in designated over-the-break housing may have
only one guest at a time during break periods. You
accept responsibility for the behavior
of your visitors and guests, and must inform them of
university and housing regulations.
Q. Can I have overnight guests in my room?
A. The overnight guest privilege is extended to
you on a temporary and occasional basis only after securing written approval
from your roommate and registering your guest at the hall front desk.
There is a strict limit on the number of nights and visits per calendar
month. All visitors and guests must be escorted by the resident at all
times. This information is included in the Policies
and Regulations section of the guide.
PETS
Q. Is it okay to keep an iguana or python or puppy or
kitten in my room?
A. No animals of any kind, except fish in a bowl
up to 2-gallon capacity, are not allowed in the residence
hall rooms, in the hall common areas, nor on the premises.
Stray animals may not
be fed or sheltered. Notify staff to take action to
remove and protect the animal. Presence of an animal
in any room may result in extensive
cleaning charges and judicial action.
HEATING & COOLING
Q. When will the heat be turned on?
A. Heating and air conditioning are limited to
observe good environmental and fiscal practices. State facilities are heated to 68 degrees. While heat is on,
windows should not be open. Every thermostat/fan in
each room has an on/off switch to help control the
room temperature.
Q. When will the air conditioning be turned on?
A. Heating and air conditioning are limited to
observe good environmental and fiscal practices. State facilities are
cooled to 78 degrees. While air conditioning
is on, windows should be
closed. Every thermostat/fan in
each room has an on/off switch to help control the
room temperature. Questions regarding this policy
may be directed to the OHA at 594-5742. In Villa Alvarado heating and air conditioning
are controlled by the residents of each apartment who may select either heating or cooling. Each Villa Alvarado apartment is charged for utilities.
MAINTENANCE
Q. How can I get something in my room repaired?
A. Repairs will be made on a priority basis when
a service request is completed. Request a repair by initiating a service
request at your hall's front desk. Please be aware that it may take several
days or longer for a service request to be completed. In some cases,
parts must be ordered and it may take additional time to complete the
work. If it is necessary to enter your room to make a repair while you
are out, the maintenance staff member will leave a notice for you that
they were working in your room.
Q. How do I request pest control service?
A. All residential housing has problems from time
to time with insects and other pests. Let your front desk know if there's
a problem, and a pest control service will be scheduled. The most effective
prevention is to keep your room clean and empty trash regularly.
HALL STREET JOURNAL
Q. How will I get information and news?
A. Want to know what's going on in the halls? The Hall Street Journal (HSJ) is a weekly newsletter available
online, with a reminder e-mail sent each Monday. Read it regularly
for up-to-date information on hall activities, important announcements,
deadline dates, job opportunities, and more! The Daily Aztec is
the student campus-wide newspaper available in the halls and on-campus.
Subscriptions to The San Diego Union-Tribune and other periodicals
can be delivered to the hall.
MISCELLANEOUS
Q. Where can I store my bike?
A. You can arrange storage in a bike locker/bike
barn by going to the Housing Office. Bikes may not
be stored in rooms.
Q. Can I smoke in the halls?
A. Governor's Order EO599 prohibits smoking in
any university building. There must be no smoking at any time in buildings,
balconies, lounges, breezeways, swimming pool areas, or recreation rooms.
Smoking is also prohibited within 20 feet of a building. The policy also
applies to all guests and visitors.