Living On Campus: Waterfront Lofts

Living On Campus: Waterfront Lofts
• Important Housing Dates
• About the Lofts
• Ins, outs & layouts
• Transitioning to the lofts
• Housing & Meal Plan Rates
• On-Campus Life
• Mail
• Amenities
• How to Get Involved
Contact Info
• Courtney Stoverink
• Phone: 808-544-1472
• Fax: 808-566-2441
• Email: [email protected] or
[email protected]
• Hours: M-F 8am – 5pm
• 3 hours behind West Coast
• 6 hours behind East Coast
• Waterfront Lofts
• 1 Aloha Tower Drive
• www.hpu.edu/waterfrontlofts
Important Dates for 2015-2016
Room & Roommate Assignments
July 31, 2015
Fall Housing Fees Due
August 17, 2015
Waterfront Lofts OPEN for fall semester
August 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
New Student Orientation
Tuesday, August 25 –
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Fall Meal Plan Begins
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Classes Begin
Monday, August 31, 2015
Fall Meal Plan Ends
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Fall ONLY Contract Ends
Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Noon.
Spring Meal Plan Begins
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Spring Meal Plan Ends
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Fall-Spring Contract Ends
Saturday, May 14, 2016 at noon
About the Lofts
Aloha Tower Marketplace (ATM)
Campus Location: Downtown
Hawaii Loa
Downtown
Waterfront Lofts
• 1 Complex
• 4 Buildings
• 5 Live-in Staff
• 276 Students
• Lofts & Studio Units
Access to the Halls
• All halls are accessed using your
HPU ID Card.
• You have 24/7 access to your hall
during your contracted dates.
• Submit your HPU ID photo online
before Move-In Day at:
http://myphoto.hpu.edu/
• Submit your photo now
There is no curfew.
We do ask that you be respectful of other
students’ needs and time schedule as you
come an go.
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Lost ID Card = $15
Lost Mail Key = $25
Lost Room Key = $100
Lock-Out Fee = $10 each
All charges are placed on your student
account
Security at ATM
• Present 24/7
• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
• Security desk located at main
entrance
• Guards at posts and on rounds
Unit Type: Loft
• Occupancy Type (students per bedroom)
• Single
• Double
• Triple
• Different Floor Plans
Unit Type: Loft
• Double - Double
LIVING/
KITCHENETTE
Unit Type: Loft
• Double - Double
LIVING/
KITCHENETTE
Unit Type: Loft
• Single – Double – Double
LIVING/
KITCHENETTE
Unit Type: Loft
• Triple – Double
LIVING/KITCHENETTE
Unit Type: Loft
• Living Space
• Modular chairs
• Ottoman
• Coffee or side table
• Wastebasket
• Bedroom
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Bed frame
Extra-long twin mattress
Wardrobe
Desk
Desk chair
One per Student
Unit Type: Loft
• Kitchenette
• Lower level cabinets
• Sink
• Counter space
• Standard sized refrigerators
• Microwave
• Approved Appliances (One per Loft)
• Hot plate
• Hot pot
• Electric skillet
• Toaster
• Blender
• Coffee maker
• Rice cooker
Unit Type: Studio
• Occupancy Type
• (students per room)
• Double
• Mini-fridge
• Microwave
(no kitchenette)
• Approved Appliances
• Single serve coffee maker
• Different Floor Plans
Unit Type: Studio
• Double
Unit Themes
Kakaako Modern
Nautical Modern
What to Bring
Talk with your roommate before making purchases
What to Bring or Ship:
What to Buy on Island:
• Bedding (twin XL)
• Fan
• Pillows
• Hangers
• Towels (minimum 2)
• Shelves
• Plate, cups, utensils, microwave dishes
• Curtains
• Clothes (casual and at least 1 nice set)
• Decorations
• Shoes (sandals, dress, tennis)
• TV
• Some photos from home
• Extra seats
• Small and large travel bags or suitcases
• Desk Lamp
• Something to help with homesickness
• Laundry bin & HE detergent
www.hpu.edu/waterfrontlofts  What to Bring
What to NOT Bring
For safety and community reasons, certain items are prohibited
What to NOT to Bring:
• Toaster oven
• George Foreman grill
• Candles or incense
• Pets (only fish are allowed in a tank up to 5 gallons)
• Extensions cords (must use surge protector type)
www.hpu.edu/waterfrontlofts  What to Bring
Roommates
• Roommate Assignments
• Assignments made in late July then emailed to students.
• If you requested a roommate – you must both request each other.
• Your Application Profile form is used to make the match.
• Roommate Conflicts
• Roommate agreements start the second week to prevent conflicts.
• If conflicts happen, CAs are available to support you.
• We ask that you try to work things out with your roommate
(you will still have to see each other, even if you switch rooms)
• If there are rooms available the Area Coordinator will help facilitate an official room
switch after the third week of classes.
Other FAQs
• Fish are the only pets welcome at the Waterfront Lofts.
• Cable TV service is available for installation in each unit. Residents are
responsible for installation and monthly charges.
• Students who are of legal age may possess alcohol in their loft/studio.
Please review this new policy at www.hpu.edu/studenthandbook.
• There is no student parking at the Waterfront Lofts.
• The lofts are air conditioned.
• More FAQ’s located at www.hpu.edu/waterfrontlofts
Important Policies
• The Waterfront Lofts are non-smoking (including e-cigs)
• Students may smoke in designated smoking areas
• The Waterfront Lofts are “Dry” for all residents under the age of 21
• No alcohol or empty bottles/cans are permitted if under 21.
• No shot glasses or other paraphernalia if under 21.
• The Waterfront Lofts is a drug free complex
• No drugs.
• No pipes, no bongs, no hookahs, etc.
• Violations of the University Drug and Alcohol Policy can lead to eviction with no
refunds.
Waterfront Lofts Alcohol Policy
• Residents 21+ can possess and are responsible for their alcohol beverages
in their unit.
• Consumption of alcohol is prohibited in all public and common areas
• Students 21+ can consume alcohol in their loft/studio with the door closed
• Students, regardless of age, are prohibited from being under the influence of
alcohol or intoxicated on a lanai
• Equipment or supplies used in drinking games or to promote excessive
drinking (e.g., beer pong tables) are prohibited
• Further details regarding the alcohol policy can be found at
www.hpu.edu/studenthandbook or by emailing
[email protected]
Quiet Hours & Guests
• Quiet Hours
• Set by your building community, but we start the year at:
• 11 pm – 8 am Sunday – Thursday
• 1 am – 8 am Friday & Saturday
• Courtesy Hours - Always
• Finals Week Quiet Hours – 24 hour/day
• Guests
• Guests are welcome during the day, but must be escorted.
• Overnight guests (over 18) are required to pre-register for safety and security.
Your roommate(s) must approve them.
• Overnight guests are permitted a maximum visit of six consecutive days per visit
Move-In Day
• WL Move-in Day 2015 is Monday, August 24, 2015
• Move-in Day starts at 11 am.
• Detailed information on traffic patterns and how to get to Aloha
Tower Marketplace will be emailed
• Student leaders, faculty and staff will be on-hand to help you unload.
• VIP Airport Shuttle Information
• Phone: 1-866-836-0317 (Toll Free)
• Website: http://viptrans.com
• Tell the reservation agent that you are a HPU student and provide the code
“HPU-01”. Be sure to make the reservation 24 hours in advance
www.hpu.edu/airportshuttle
Pack & Hold Program
• HPU ResLife offers
transportation to the Pearlridge
Bed, Bath & Beyond on
August 24
• Shop at your local BB&B and
have them ship it to Hawaii!
Then pick it up at our evening
event or anytime after you
arrive.
Housing Rates & Meal Plans
Housing Dates for 2015-2016
• Plan A: Fall-Spring-Summer (three terms)
• August 24, 2015 - August 9, 2016
• Plan B: Fall and Spring (two terms)
• August 24, 2015 - May 14, 2016
• Plan C: Fall ONLY OR Spring ONLY (one term)
• Fall Only: August 24, 2015 - December 31, 2015
• Spring Only: January 8, 2016 - May 14, 2016
• Plan D: Summer ONLY (one term)
• May 15, 2016 - August 9, 2016
Housing Rates for 2015-2016
Fall-Spring-Summer (three terms)
Rent
Utilities
Total
Loft: Single
$5,300 - $5,300 - $3,480
$662.50 - $662.50 -$435.00
$15,840.00
Loft: Double
$4,860 - $4,860 - $3,190
$662.50 - $662.50 -$435.00
$14,670.00
Loft: Triple
$3,535 - $3,535 - $2,320
$662.50 - $662.50 -$435.00
$11,150.00
Studio: Double
$4,200 - $4,200 - $2,750
$662.50 - $662.50 -$435.00
$12,910.00
Rent
Utilities
Total
Loft: Single
$5,300 - $5,300
$662.50 - $662.50
$11,925.00
Loft: Double
$4,860 - $4,860
$662.50 - $662.50
$11,045.00
Loft: Triple
$3,535 - $3,535
$662.50 - $662.50
$8,395.00
Studio: Double
$4,200 - $4,200
$662.50 - $662.50
$9,725.00
Fall and Spring (two terms)
Housing Rates for 2015-2016
Fall ONLY OR Spring ONLY (one term)
Rent
Utilities
Total
Loft: Single
$5,300.00
$650.00
$5,950.00
Loft: Double
$4,860.00
$650.00
$5,510.00
Loft: Triple
$3,535.00
$650.00
$4,185.00
Studio: Double
$4,200.00
$650.00
$4,850.00
Rent
Utilities
Total
Loft: Single
$3,480.00
$435.00
$3,915.00
Loft: Double
$3,200.00
$435.00
$3,635.00
Loft: Triple
$2,330.00
$435.00
$2,765.00
Studio: Double
$3,480.00
$435.00
$3,915.00
Summer ONLY (one term)
Meal Plans
Meal Plan Options
• Meals will be provided by Da Spot • Meals are provided August 29
through December 8 and
• Plan A
January 16 through May 8.
• 10 meals per week
• Unused meals do not rollover to
• $3,140 for Academic Year 15-16
the following week and cannot
• Plan B
be “gifted” to others.
• 7 meals per week
• $2,210 for Academic Year 15-16
Meal Plan Schedule
Brunch
(1030-1230)
Lunch
(1200-200)
Dinner
(630-930)
Sunday
Yes
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Yes
Monday
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Yes
Tuesday
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Yes
Wednesday
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Yes
Thursday
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Yes
Friday
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Saturday
Student Account
• Housing expenses will be added to student accounts during the
summer.
• Full payment is due with tuition each semester before classes start.
• Students pay the HPU Business Office, not Residence Life.
• Information about your bill is available on eBill, found on HPU
Pipeline.
• Pay online through your HPU Pipeline account using a credit card,
debit card or web check
• International students can also pay using the Peer Transfer System
Financial Aid
• Financial Aid will always cover tuition and fees first
• If there are ample funds remaining, then housing expenses can be
paid using financial aid.
• If a student has some financial aid to put towards their housing
expenses (but not quite enough), the student should consider a
payment plan through Tuition Management Systems
Tuition Management System (TMS)
• If you are unable to make a full payment, you are encouraged to utilize the
Tuition Management System (TMS) to set up a Monthly Payment Plan.
• TMS allows students to pay education expenses in smaller month payments.
• This service is available at a low cost of $42 per semester or $60 per year.
• When you choose to register with TMS, you will need to select your housing and
meal expenses, in addition to your tuition expenses.
• For more information visit www.afford.com/hpu
Campus Life
Life on Campus
• Life on campus is what you choose to make of it.
• We provide the space and opportunity… You’re in control of your
college adventure.
“Its where we go, and what we do when we get there,
that tells us who we are.” -Joyce Carol Oats
Hall Community
• Each building is home to 52-84 residents
• Diverse and inclusive environments
• Community Advisor (CA)
• One per building
• Available to you as a resource for
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University resources
Conflict management
Responding to emergencies
Friendly and random chats
Programming and campus events
• Upholds University and Residence Hall policies
Remember,
you build and set
the tone of your
community.
How students treat
each other will
shape your
experience.
Campus Events
• Pa‘ina at the Pier
• Club Carnival
• Halloween Funfest
• Many more!
HPU and Island Life
• The more involved you get in your community the more connected you will feel
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Attend HPU athletic events
Get involved with a club or two or three
Ask people to go the beach or shopping with you
Participate in ResLife and Student Life events
Don’t be afraid to stand up for what you believe in
Help your CA plan trips around Oahu
Go to local cultural events
Learn about the culture and history of Hawaii
• Everyone gets homesick
• Be prepared
• Talk with home often
• Take advantage of the counseling services
Mail Services
• Each unit is assigned a mailbox at the Waterfront Lofts.
• Mail is delivered to student mailboxes Monday-Friday, except on
University and Federal holidays.
• You may send packages to arrive on August 10, 2015 or later.
Your address will be:
YOUR NAME
c/o HPU Waterfront Lofts
1 Aloha Tower Drive, #____
Honolulu, HI 96813
Amenities
Washing Machines
• Each building has a laundry
room with washers and dryers
provided by a company called
WASH
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No coins needed
Load your card online with WASH
1 washer load is $1.50 - $2.00
1 dryer load is $1.25
Cable and Internet
• Free Wireless in ATM complex
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Within lofts and studios
Common areas
Learning commons
HPU areas on first floor
All Classrooms
• Cable TV service is available for
installation
• Residents are responsible for installation
and monthly charges.
• Only one cable account may exist per
unit.
• Sign-up on Move-In Day.
Transportation
• Intercampus Shuttle (2014-2015 Schedule)*
• Monday - Friday
• 6:30 am - 6:00 pm: Leaves every 15 minutes
• 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Leaves every half hour
• Last trip from Hawaii Loa at 9:30pm
• Last trip from Downtown at 10:00pm
• Saturday
• 6:30 am – 5:30 pm once an hour
• TheBus
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U-Pass = unlimited rides on city bus for students
$40 fee added to your student account each semester
Express buses run busy hours during week days
Common means of transport on island
Hours 4am – 11pm
* Schedule subject to change
More Transportation Options
HPU Green Ride
Car Share (HLC)
• Carpooling program through
HPU Sustainability Department
• www.hpuGreenRide.com
• Sign up for membership at the start of
the year
• Rent a car by the hour from Enterprise
• SUV and regular car available for pickup on campus
• www.enterprisecarshare.com/hpu
Parking On-Campus (HLC)
• Resident Parking Decal required
• Decals are renewed each semester
• Room-and-board fees do not include
the parking decal
• Fall 2015 Semester Decal for
Cars/Trucks at Hawaii Loa is $200
Bicycles
• Students can and do bring bikes to
campus.
• A bike is not necessary on the Hawaii
Loa Campus.
• The average cyclist cannot ride between
campuses.
Safety at Waterfront Lofts
Located on Active Piers
Dangers in the Water
• No jumping off piers
• Serious offense
• Monitored by
• Rocks and harmful objects
• Docked ships swaying
• No ladders (the closest exit is to swim to
• HPU Security
• Harbors Police
• Coast Guard/Homeland Security
Piers 5&6)
• Sharks spotted nearby
• Suction pipes in which you could
easily get caught
Reminders
Key Dates for 2015-2016
Housing Offers – Email
Weekly
Acceptance Deadline
One week from housing offer email
Summer Living on Campus Webinar
Attend one:
• July 14
3 pm HST
• August 4 3 pm HST
Register online at www.hpu.edu/webinar
Student Account Charged (Fall)
Early July
Room & Roommate Assignments
Late July
Fall Housing Fees Due
August 17
Move-In Day
August 24
We want everyone to enjoy
their time at HPU!
Please notify us if…
• If your are not getting along with your roommate or suitemates
• There is something broken in your room
• If you are experiencing a challenge at HPU
• If someone is making you uncomfortable
• If you would like to get more involved with campus activities
• If you would like to see a different item on the dining menu
Questions?