Housing & Residence Life

ILLC Housing & Residence Life Residence Offer Information Guide Pitman Congratulations! We are pleased to offer you a space in one of the residences at Ryerson University. This booklet will help to guide you through what s included in the room offered, how to accept the offer & choose a meal plan, how to pay, and good ideas of things to bring with you. We ll be posting more information throughout the summer on our website at www.ryerson.ca/housing and emailing you whenever we make big updates. You can expect a big update about move-in shortly after the July 8th, 2015 residence offer response deadline. O Keefe

1 Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 17 18 19 What s in a Room? International Living/Learning Centre (ILLC) - Single with Private Bath International Living/Learning Centre (ILLC) - Double with Private Bath O Keefe House - Double/Triple Room with a Shared Bath Pitman Hall - Single Room in an Apartment Pitman Hall - Double Room with a Shared Bath Pitman Hall - Paired Single Room with a Semi-Private Bath Pitman Hall - Single Room with a Shared Bath Accepting Your Offer Choosing a Meal Plan Residence Fees Important Dates Things to Bring to Residence Frequently Asked Questions More Questions? If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call Student Housing Services at (416) 979-5284 or email us at housing@ ryerson.ca

2 International Living and Learning Centre (ILLC) Single Room with Private Bath What s in a Room? Every floor/house has a common lounge with a cable television. Microwaves are supplied in common areas on every floor, but are otherwise only allowed in the kitchens of the Pitman Apartment room styles. Microwaves, kettles, grills, and other types of cooking equipment are prohibited in individual bedrooms. Average Size of Room 17 m 2 / 183 sq. ft. Provided in the Room Double or Queen Sized Bed* 4 Drawer Dresser Desk Chair 2 Bedside Tables Alarm Clock Wardrobe Unit with Full Length Mirror Wastepaper Basket Desk Lamp Telephone with Voicemail/Internet (wired) Individual Heat and Air Controls Washroom Sink, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub Curtains Colour T.V. with Cable Intitial Payment (Already Paid) 1st Installment (Due July 8, 2015) 2nd Installment (Due Jan. 15, 2016) Total Small Meal Plan $400.00 $7,138.30 $5,523.90 $13,062.20 Medium Meal Plan $400.00 $7,289.73 $5,675.33 $13,365.06 Large Meal Plan $400.00 $7,488.56 $5,874.16 $13,762.72 *Bed sizes will be emailed out by the end of the first week of August.

3 International Living and Learning Centre (ILLC) Double Room with washroom What s in a Room? Every floor/house has a common lounge with a cable television. Microwaves are supplied in common areas on every floor, but are otherwise only allowed in the kitchens of the Pitman Apartment room styles. Microwaves, kettles, grills, and other types of cooking equipment are prohibited in individual bedrooms. Provided in the Room 2 Single Beds 4 Dressers w/ 2 drawers 2 Desks 2 Chairs 2 Bedside Tables 2 Wardrobe Units Wastepaper Basket Telephone with Voicemail/Internet (wired) Heat and Air Controls Washroom Sink, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub Curtains Average Size of Room 17 m 2 / 183 sq. ft. Intitial Payment (Already Paid) 1st Installment (Due July 8, 2015) 2nd Installment (Due Jan. 15, 2016) Total Small Meal Plan $400.00 $5,691.10 $4,559.10 $10,650.20 Medium Meal Plan $400.00 $5,842.53 $4,710.53 $10,953.06 Large Meal Plan $400.00 $6,041.36 $4,909.36 $11,350.72

4 What s in a Room? O Keefe House Double and Triple Rooms Provided in the Room Single Bunk Bed* Dresser/Wardrobe Unit* Desk under Bunk Bed* Chair* Wastepaper Basket* Desk Lamp* Blinds or Curtains Internet (wireless)** Average Size of Room Double 14-18 m 2 / 152-194 sq.ft. Triple 36 m 2 / 388 sq.ft. Every floor/house has a common lounge with a cable television. Microwaves are supplied in common areas on every floor, but are otherwise only allowed in the kitchens of the Pitman Apartment room styles. Microwaves, kettles, grills, and other types of cooking equipment are prohibited in individual bedrooms. Double Room with No Meal Plan*** Triple Room with No Meal Plan*** Initial Payment (Already Paid) 1st Installment (Due July 8, 2015) 2nd Installment (Due Jan. 15, 2016) Total $400.00 $2,965.20 $2,194.80 $5,560.00 $400.00 $2,850.60 $2,118.40 $5,369.00 *2 or 3 of each depending on double or triple room. **Residents of O Keefe House use the campus wi-fi to connect to the internet. The majority of O Keefe House residents use cell phones for their telephone. If you would like a land line you will need to contact a non-ryerson phone provider. ***Residents can opt into a meal plan. You can choose a commuter plan with the OneCard office (www.ryerson.ca/ onecard/whatisonecard/mealplan.html) or a small, medium or large meal plan by contacting Housing & Residence Life (housing@ryerson.ca)

5 What s in a Room? Pitman Hall Single Room in an Apartment Every floor/house has a common lounge with a cable television. Microwaves are supplied in common areas on every floor, but are otherwise only allowed in the kitchens of the Pitman Apartment room styles. Microwaves, kettles, grills, and other types of cooking equipment are prohibited in individual bedrooms. Average Size of Room 11 m 2 / 118 sq.ft. Provided in the Room Single Sized Bed 3 Drawer Dresser Desk Chair 1 Bedside Table 3 or 4 Shelf Bookshelf Full Length Mirror Wastepaper Basket Desk Lamp Bulletin Board Telephone with Voicemail/Internet (wired) Individual Heat and Air Controls Closet Curtains Washroom Sink, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub* Lounge 4 or 5 Sofa Chairs, Coffee Table Kitchen Sink, Stove, Oven, Refrigerator Intial Payment (Already Paid) 1st Installment (Due July 8th, 2015) 2nd Installment (Due Jan. 15, 2016) Total Flex Meal Plan** $400.00 $6,194.44 $4,762.04 $11,356.48 *Bathtub is not available in all apartment style rooms **Residents can upgrade their meal plan to a small, medium, or large plan by contacting Housing & Residence Life (housing@ryerson.ca)

6 What s in a Room? Pitman Hall Double Room Provided in the Room Single Sized Bed* 3 Drawer Dresser* Desk* Chair* Full Length Mirror* Wastepaper Basket* Desk Lamp* Bulletin Board Telephone with Voicemail/Internet (wired)* Shared Heat and Air Controls Wardrobe Unit* Curtains Sink Cupboards Shared Hallway Washroom (Shared with 4 or 5 Other Residents) Every floor/house has a common lounge with a cable television. Microwaves are supplied in common areas on every floor, but are otherwise only allowed in the kitchens of the Pitman Apartment room styles. Microwaves, kettles, grills, and other types of cooking equipment are prohibited in individual bedrooms. Average Size of Room 22 m 2 / 237 sq. ft. Intitial Payment (Already Paid) 1st Installment (Due July 8th, 2015) 2nd Installment (Due Jan. 15, 2016) *2 of each item in the room. Note: Pictures of this room style are unavailable. Pictures shown on this page are of the shared bathroom in Pitman Hall Total Small Meal Plan $400.00 $5,214.70 $4,241.50 $9,856.20 Medium Meal Plan $400.00 $5,366.13 $4,392.93 $10,159.06 Large Meal Plan $400.00 $5,564.96 $4,591.76 $10,556.72

7 What s in a Room? Pitman Hall Paired Room with Washroom Every floor/house has a common lounge with a cable television. Microwaves are supplied in common areas on every floor, but are otherwise only allowed in the kitchens of the Pitman Apartment room styles. Microwaves, kettles, grills, and other types of cooking equipment are prohibited in individual bedrooms. Average Size of Room 11 m 2 / 118 sq. ft. Provided in the Room Single Sized Bed 3 Drawer Dresser Desk Chair 1 Bedside Table 3 or 4 Shelf bookshelf Full Length Mirror Wastepaper Basket Desk Lamp Bulletin Board Telephone with Voicemail/Internet (wired) Individual Heat and Air Controls Closet Curtains Washroom Sink, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub Small Lounge 2 Sofa Chairs, Coffee Table Intitial Payment (Already Paid) 1st Installment (Due July 8th, 2014) 2nd Installment (Due Jan. 15, 2014) Total Small Meal Plan $400.00 $6,376.30 $5,015.90 $11,792.20 Medium Meal Plan $400.00 $6,527.73 $5,167.33 $12,095.06 Large Meal Plan $400.00 $6,726.56 $5,366.16 $12,492.72

8 What s in a Room? Pitman Hall Single Room Provided in the Room Single Sized Bed 3 Drawer Dresser Desk Chair 1 Bedside Table 3 or 4 Shelf Bookshelf Full Length Mirror Wastepaper Basket Desk Lamp Bulletin Board Telephone with Voicemail/Internet (wired) Individual Heat and Air Controls Closet Curtains Shared Hallway Washroom (Shared with 4 or 5 Other Residents) Every floor/house has a common lounge with a cable television. Microwaves are supplied in common areas on every floor, but are otherwise only allowed in the kitchens of the Pitman Apartment room styles. Microwaves, kettles, grills, and other types of cooking equipment are prohibited in individual bedrooms. Average Size of Room 11 m 2 / 118 sq. ft. Intitial Payment (Already Paid) 1st Installment (Due July 8, 2015) 2nd Installment (Due Jan. 15, 2016) Total Small Meal Plan $400.00 $6,109.30 $4,837.90 $11,347.20 Medium Meal Plan $400.00 $6,260.73 $4,989.33 $11,650.06 Large Meal Plan $400.00 $6,459.56 $5,188.16 $12,047.72

9 Accepting Your Offer To completely accept your offer the following steps must be completed. Detailed Check List Step 1: Log into erez using your email address and password you created when first applying for residence. Accepting Your Offer Quick Check List 1. Login to erezlife. 2. Select your meal plan. 3. Read and sign (electronically) the Residence Contract & Community Standards. 4. Accept offer. 5. Pay your 1st installment. More Questions? If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call Housing & Residence Life at (416) 979-5284 or email us at housing@ ryerson.ca Step 2: Open your offer in the application screen.

Accepting Your Offer 10 Step 3: Read the building and room style you ve been offered. (You ll find out your specific floor and room on the official Move-in Day, August 30th, 2015) Step 4: Select your meal plan size from the list available. Your residence fees will change according to which meal plan size you choose. For the ILLC single, ILLC Double, Pitman Hall Single, Pitman Hall Double, and Pitman Hall Paired room style - you have choices between the small, medium and large sizes. For Pitman Hall Apartment room style you can choose the flex meal plan. For O Keefe House Double or Triple room style you can opt out of the meal plan. Option 1 Small, Medium or Large Meal Plan

11 Accepting Your Offer Option 2 Flex Meal Plan Option 3 Opt Out of Meal Plan

Accepting Your Offer 12 Step 5: Open and read the Residence Contract and Community Standards. Agree to the terms and conditions of the Residence Contract & Community Standards. Step 6: Accept your Residence Offer of Accommodation.

13 Accepting Your Offer Step 7: Determine your residence fees. Your residence fees will depend on the meal plan size you chose. Your full residence fees include both the rent and meal plan fees shown in erez. Please note: Only your rent fees will appear in RAMSS until July 8, 2015. Your meal plan fees will be added after July 8, 2015 because we need to wait until you choose your meal plan size. Meal plan fees are due on July 8, 2015, the same as rent fees. Step 8: Pay your 1st installment fees payment by your offer deadline. The payments can be made the same way that you paid your initial application fee for residence. You can find information on payment options at: http://www.ryerson.ca/ studentservices/housing/fee/paymentoptions/ More Questions? If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call Housing & Residence Life at (416) 979-5284 or email us at housing@ ryerson.ca

Choosing a Meal Plan Choosing a Meal Plan 14 Your Student ID, OneCard doubles as your food card and works on a declining balance like a debit card. Your meal card starts with a certain amount of credit on it and each time you use it at one of the cafeterias, the cost of your meal is deducted. Fall Semester Winter Semester Total Small Meal Plan* $1,701.10 $1,701.10 $3,402.20 Medium Meal Plan* $1,852.53 $1,852.53 $3,705.06 Large Meal Plan* $2,051.36 $2,051.36 $4,102.72 Flex Meal Plan $1,303.24 $1,303.24 $2,606.48 *Meal Plan prices are included in the residence fees. Supplemental funds may be necessary for snacks, eating out, etc. This is particularly relevant to the smaller meal contracts offered at the ILLC and in Pitman Hall. You can always add more money to the meal plan by contacting the OneCard office (www.ryerson.ca/onecard). PLEASE NOTE: Balances remaining on your card at the end of the fall semester will be carried over into the winter semester, However, balances remaining on your card at the end of the academic year cannot be carried forward to the next academic year. The money on your card is nonrefundable and non-transferable. Pitman Hall Pitman Hall Cafeteria Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed The Daily Grind ILLC Mutual Street Eatery Monday to Friday 7:30am to 10:00pm Saturday 8:30am to 7:00pm Sunday 8:30am to 10pm International Café Monday to Friday 7:00pm to 11:00pm Monday to Friday 11:30am to 1:30pm * Hours are subject to change

15 Residence Fees Residence Fees Residence fees are made up of a number of individual charges. The charges go towards paying for services you receive in residence. Rent (charged in fall & winter) Meal Plan (charged in fall & winter) Communication Fees (charged in fall & winter) Food Admin (non-refundable) Res Programming Fee (used for residence life programs and activities, nonrefundable) Res Council Fee (used for residence activities & events, non-refundable) Laundry Fee (non-refundable) ILLC O Keefe House Pitman Hall The specific charges that make up your residence fees can be found online (http://www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/housing/fee/feeschedule/index.html). Your residence fees will show as the individual charges in your RAMSS student fees account. Residence fees are posted in the fall, winter, and occasionally the spring/summer terms. PLEASE NOTE: Your residence charges have already been applied to your RAMSS account, except for meal plan fees. We need to wait for you to select a meal plan before we charge you. When you pay your fees please pay for all your residence charges at once including the meal plan charges. Your meal plan charge will be applied to your RAMSS account shortly after the 1st installment deadline.

16 Residence Fees Reading Fees in your RAMSS Account Most fee charges, if not all charges, at Ryerson are applied to your RAMSS student fees account (SFA). In your SFA you will have a mix of fees including your residence fees, tuition fees, program ancillary fees, etc. Also the longer you attend Ryerson more fees and terms will be applied to your account. By the end of your time at Ryerson (assuming a four year undergraduate degree) you will most likely have a minimum of eight terms worth of fees. IMPORTANT: Payments in your SFA show as credits or negative numbers and charges show as debits or positive numbers. This is different from what you typically see when you re reading your bank account or bills, so it may take some time to get used to. Any time you pay money into your SFA the money will be applied to the oldest charge that has not yet been paid. If you are expecting to pay your residence fees, but your tuition fees were charged first (and you haven t paid them yet) the payment will go towards paying your tuition fees first. It is a really good idea to regularly check your SFA to monitor your charges & payments. This way you are able to ensure you ve been charged the correct amounts, that you don t owe any money and also avoid late fees being charged to your SFA. More information on reading your RAMSS account can be found online (www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/housing/fee/index.html) More Questions? If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call Housing & Residence Life at (416) 979-5284 or email us at housing@ryerson.ca

17 Important Dates Important Dates There are a number of important dates over the summer that you ll want to pay attention to. Residence Offer Accept & First Installment Payment Due: July 8, 2015 Acceptance and Payments not received by this date will result in your offer expiring and your residence application being cancelled. OneCard Photo Deadline: August 1, 2015 Your OneCard functions as your meal plan card as well as a door access & bedroom access card. This is the residence deadline to have your photo approved, so your OneCard is ready for move-in day. Last Day to Withdraw & Not be Financially Responsible for Room: August 7, 2015 We hope you don t, but if you need to decline your offer after you ve accepted it, this is the last day to do so and not be responsible for paying for a portion of the residence fees. You will forfeit your $400 application fee. Official Move-In Day: August 30, 2015 It s the official move-in day. You ll move into your room, meet your roommates/floor mates and get the year started. Second Installment Payment Due: January 15, 2016 This payment is for the winter semester of residence. Winter fees will be posted to RAMSS in early October.

Things to Bring to Res Things to Bring to Res 18 Silverware Spatula/Wooden Spoon Measuring Cup Cooking Sheet Plates/Bowls Cups Kettle Microwavable Dishes/ Containers Mini Fridge Aluminum Foil/Plastic Wrap Dish Towels Plastic Bags Conditioner Soap & Soap Holder Toothbrush & Paste Lotion Antibiotic Cream Mouthwash Medicine/Tylenol/Advil Deodorant First Aid Kit Floss Nail Clippers/File Q-Tips Razor Shaving Cream Personal Cosmetics Comforter Sheet Set Pillows Pillow Cases Mattress Pad Towels Washcloths Desk/Standing Lamp Fan Shoes/Boots Bathrobe Jackets/Coats Winter Gear Bathing Suit Bath Shoes/Flip Flops Clothing Hamper Hangers Dryer Sheets Drying Rack Garbage Bags Paper Towels Lysol/Disinfectant Ziploc Bags Vacuum/Broom Pencils/Pens Erasers Book Ends Tacks for Bulletin Board Dry Erase Board Hole Punch Stapler & Staples Folders/Binders/ Notebooks Envelopes/Stamps Markers Masking Tape Paper Clips Post It Notes Scissors White Out Laptop & Charger Cell Phone Charger TV & Remote Clock Radio Computer Cables Printer Ethernet Cables Extension Cord/Power Bar Passport/ID Calendar Picture Frames Tool Kit Umbrella Things NOT to Bring to Res Pets (of any kind or size) Candles - They are a fire hazard and open flames are banned in Res Extra Furniture - There is no additional storage available Huge stereos with loud bass Loud Musical Instruments (i.e. electric guitars, drums etc.) They are not permitted as they are a disruption to the community Hot plates Any illegal substance or item. Insurance Ryerson does not assume any responsibility for money or personal property in your room. As well, you are responsible for any damage to your room including the tearing and breaking of furnishings. We strongly recommend you carry some form of personal property & liability insurance, it is usually inexpensive... especially when you consider the possibility of costs involved in replacing your clothes, computer, stereo, CD s, etc. Forget Something? Don t worry if you forget any of the small stuff you need! Since we re in downtown Toronto, it s pretty easy to pick up any little thing you forget!

19 FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Will there be a place to store my trunk, suitcases, etc.? Anything you bring with you will need to be stored in your room. Try to pack most of your belongings in collapsible/recyclable containers. Do I need insurance? Yes! Ryerson does not assume responsibility for money or personal property in your rooms or damage that you may cause. You are advised to make sure your room door is shut and locked when you leave. We strongly recommend you carry some form of personal property & liability insurance, covering items which you have in your room. The insurance is inexpensive, especially when you consider the cost of replacing your clothes, computer, stereo, CD s, etc. Can I stay in my room after my exams? You are required to vacate your room by 9:00 pm on the day of your last exam in December or by 12:00 noon on December 19th, 2015. The same space is available to you again from January 7th, 2016 at 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm on the day of your final exam in April or 12:00 noon, April 30, 2016 (whichever comes first). You do not have to remove your belongings during the mid-year break but at this time the residences are officially closed and there is no access whatsoever. We suggest that you take home valuables such as money, MP3 players, etc. All residents are required to vacate their rooms and the premises during this period. Residents can contact our Off-Campus Housing Office to help make arrangements to stay in Toronto. Is there parking for residents? There are a limited number of parking spaces available for residents. However, with the public transportation system here, you do not need a car to get around. If you do decide to bring a car, you can contact University Business Services at (416) 979-5000 ext. 5008 for more information on rates, availability, etc. Can I visit the residences before I move in? Absolutely! Tours of the residences are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 am until August 7th, 2015. Please register online at: http://tinyurl.com/rureztours What Day Is Move-In Day? Move-in Day is August 30th, 2015. We ll be posting more information about Move-in Day shortly after the Residence Offer response deadline, July 8th, 2015. Can I find out my room number, my roommate s info, etc.? We do not provide roommate information because we keep all of your information confidential. We are also not able to let you know your room number ahead of time because there are always changes made to the floor plans up to the day of move-in. You will receive all of your room and roommate information when you move-in. More Questions? If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call Housing & Residence Life at (416) 979-5284 or email us at housing@ ryerson.ca

Frequently Asked Questions 20 Can I have guests in res? Yes! You are allowed to have overnight guests for a maximum of three consecutive nights. Out of consideration, suite mate consent is required prior to inviting any overnight guests to stay with you. You are allowed a total of five guests at any one time. Guests must provide valid photo identification and be signed into the building and it is your responsibility to inform them of the building policies and appropriate behaviour in res before you take them upstairs. Exceptions: During Orientation Week & exam periods no overnight guests are allowed in the buildings. Where should my friends and family send mail? ILLC Name Mail Box # 240 Jarvis Street Toronto, ON M5B 2L1 O Keefe House Name 137 Bond Street Toronto, ON M5B 1Y2 Can I bring a mini fridge? Pitman Hall Name Mail Box # 160 Mutual Street Toronto, ON M5B 2M2 Yes, you are definitely allowed to bring a mini fridge into your room. There is only one restriction against mini refrigerators and that is the size. The mini fridge you bring can be no larger than 3.5 cubic feet and must clearly display the Energy Star Certified logo. Can I change my meal plan size after I accept my offer? When will I know what size my bed is in the ILLC? We will be sending an email to all students who received an offer in the International Living Learning Centre (ILLC) by the end of the first week in August, informing you as to which bed size is in your room. Can I move in after the official movein day? Yes! You can definitely move into residence after the official move-in day. Just send us an email to housing@ryerson.ca and say which day you will be moving in. Depending on the day, you will be able to pick up your key pack in the Housing & Residence Life office, Monday- Friday, 10-5 or at the front Residence Service Desk on the weekends. Can I switch my room? There are specific periods during the school year that you can request a room switch. These periods are November and February. Before November room switches are not permitted to allow for sufficient time for roommates/ suitemates to develop an understanding of each other and their surroundings. Please note there is a $250 room switch fee associated with requesting a room switch. During the summer months we are unable to accommodate room switch requests. Yes, you can change your meal plan size after you have already accepted your original offer. All you need to do is send us an email (housing@ryerson.ca) with your full name, Ryerson student number, the old meal plan you chose and the new meal plan size you wish to change it to. We will make these changes for your and adjust your fees accordingly. If you chose a larger plan you will need to pay the additional fees.