2018-2019 McMaster Residence Newsletter No Images? Click here Welcome back to the Housing & Conference Services eNewsletter. Our monthly newsletters are designed to keep you informed on what's happening in the Residence Life community. It's important to check your email throughout the academic year as this is the main way we'll be staying in touch with you. So Hard to Say Goodbye: April Move-Out Information As you prepare for upcoming exams, don't forget to start planning your residence move-out. Check Mosaic for your personal exam timetable. Residence move-out has been extended to 7 pm the day following your last exam, excluding April 30th. Our website has more information regarding move-out, including important parking information. Please note: We will be testing a move-out text notification system on select move-out days. You may get a text from Housing & Conference Services, but the majority of residence students will not. Did you know, you can live in residence this summer too? Student Code of Conduct While quiet and courtesy hours are in effect, any unreasonable noise levels may result in a Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities fine. On April 30th, 2019 Residence Life Staff will be conducting April Room Inspections – please make sure to leave your residence room clean and with all of the furniture (including garbage and recycling bins) put back to your room’s original set-up. If any damage, uncleanliness, garbage, or missing furniture is noted during April Room Inspections then a Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities fine may be applied to your student account. April Academic Support in ResidenceEven though it’s the last month of the school year, there’s no better time to drop by a Residence Academic Centre! Find us in the Moulton EMR from 6:30pm-10:00pm during the exam period for 1-on-1 subject & writing help, study skills, and a quiet place to work (with snacks!). Check out the poster for full dates and a map of where to enter the centre. Property Tax Credit for ResidenceAs a residence student, you may claim a property tax credit of $25 when you file your income tax return; this does not require a receipt. This is the only claim you may make for residence expenses. Your residence fees are not deductible; therefore, the University does not issue tax receipts. Therapy DogsTherapy Dogs will be joining us again in residence Thursday April 11th from 6:00-7:30PM the Hedden Ravine Room. More details will be posted on your Residence Facebook Group. Exam Quiet HoursTo ensure students can focus on preparing for exams, 22 hour quiet hours are in effect from 11:00PM Tuesday April 9th until 3:00PM on Tuesday April 30th.Courtesy hours are in effect from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm daily these hours are in place to recognize a balanced lifestyle during exams! Also, we have a couple of final exam review sessions to attend extra support: Psych 1XX3 Review SessionDate: Thursday, April 11th We Have the Camera. Have a few free hours during exams? We are looking for people to show off their residence rooms and help future Marauders know what to expect when they move into residence next year! If you (and your roommate) want to tell your story, email hcscomms@mcmaster.ca and let us know which building and room type you are in! We'll work around your schedule and make it easy to make your own video. Click above to watch one of our favourite room tours from last year! |