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Life @ OSU: First year experience provides consistent curriculum in residence halls  October 3rd, 2013

[September 27, 2013 — Life@OSU] — Until Sept. 24, Josh Bowen and Steven Ruzicka had never met in person. Josh lives in Yucaipa, Calif., and Steven is from Issaquah, Wash. But a mere 1,200 miles is nothing in the age of social media, so the new roommates had plenty of time for Facebook exchanges before they stood face to face in their door room in Wilson Hall.

Although both Josh and Steven say they would probably have chosen to live on campus anyway, this is the first year that true freshmen, that is, those just arriving from high school, are required to live on campus at Oregon State University.

Josh’s mom, Beverley Bowen, is pleased that her son will be in a residence hall during his first year.

“I worry about him less,” she said. Instead of focusing on the trials and tribulations of apartment life, Josh will be able to focus more on his studies, and given his science-heavy first term, the computer and electrical engineering student will need all the help he can get.

Read the full article here.


Opening week Twitter coverage  October 3rd, 2013

Check out the opening week coverage by the UHDS Twitter account. View the full Twitter feed here.

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Photos: Opening week Instagram coverage  October 3rd, 2013

Check out opening week coverage by the new UHDS Instagram page! View all of the photos here.

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Campus Living: Week 1  October 3rd, 2013

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Check out the latest issue of the Campus Living eNewsletter. This issue contains a new video by this year’s Community Relations Facilitators, information regarding navigating the construction on campus safely, information about upcoming RecSports events, and much more.


Act now! Reserve your parking in new resident lots  October 3rd, 2013

R graphicBeginning Sept. 30, current University Housing & Dining Services residents have the chance to designate their parking permit as a “Resident” permit with UHDS and Transit & Parking Services (TAPS).

Spaces in three newly designated “R” lots near residence hall communities will only be available to the first 400 residents that purchase OSU parking permits and present proof of purchase at the UHDS Central Office.

Only 400 permits will be approved to ensure that students have full-time access to the 400 resident-only parking spaces at three newly designated “R” lots located near OSU residential complexes on  the east, west and south side of campus.

Residents that purchase “R” parking permits and use these parking lot locations will receive a one-time $50 dining card useable in all UHDS dining facilities.

Users of these lots will not be required to move their vehicles for OSU athletic events. Once a permit is designated with an “R” it can only be used in “R” lots during campus hours.

 

Find more information on the new resident lots and how to purchase a pass here.


Video: Introducing the 2013-2014 CRFS  October 3rd, 2013


Photos: Move-In 2013  October 3rd, 2013

New students move-in with help from friends, family, and the OSU community. View the full Facebook gallery here.

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Photos: New Student Walk  October 3rd, 2013

New students take their traditional first steps toward graduation. View the full Facebook gallery here.

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Video: Move-In 2013  October 3rd, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UerYeZkk9cc&feature=youtu.be


Act now! Reserve your parking in new OSU “Resident” lots  September 23rd, 2013

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Beginning Sept. 30, current University Housing & Dining Services residents have the chance to designate their parking permit as a “Resident” permit with UHDS and Transit & Parking Services (TAPS).

Spaces in three newly designated “R” lots near residence hall communities will only be available to the first 400 residents that purchase OSU parking permits and present proof of purchase at the UHDS Central Office.

Only 400 permits will be approved to ensure that students have full-time access to the 400 resident-only parking spaces at three newly designated “R” lots located near OSU residential complexes on  the east, west and south side of campus.

Residents that purchase “R” parking permits and use these parking lot locations will receive a one-time $50 dining card useable in all UHDS dining facilities.

Users of these lots will not be required to move their vehicles for OSU athletic events. Once a permit is designated with an “R” it can only be used in “R” lots during campus hours.

 

The details

  • Resident lot spaces become available Monday Sept. 30 until all 400 designated permits have been claimed.
  • Only annual permit holders will be eligible to participate in the promotion and receive the $50 dining card.
  • After purchasing a permit, resident must bring their permit to UHDS, where the permit will be “punched” with a unique symbol.  Only resident lot permit holders will be allowed to park in “R” lots.

“R” Lots

  • West Campus:  A gravel lot located east of the National Forage Seed Research Center and west of OSU Motor Pool.
  • South Campus:  Fifth floor of the parking garage located adjacent the OSU Beaver Store.
  • East Campus: Paved lot located at corner of 11th Street and Washington Way.

To purchase a parking permit, visit the Transit & Parking Services website: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/facilities/taps.

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