Living In Cavanaugh Furniture For Each Resident/Room: 1 bed (requires twin extra long sheets) 1 desk 1 chair 1 trash can/recycling bin 1 wardrobe Chest of drawers to share A sink with a vanity mirror!20
Doubles This double was organized so that each person has her own loft and study corner (closet and desk underneath the lofted bed). Another way to do the room is to create a bunk bed with the two beds and put the desks and closets on the other wall. One Room Triple The best way to organize the one room triple is to loft all the beds and arrange them on three walls. This allows for the most free-space to move. Although we highly suggest these configurations, the women can choose a layout as they wish!!21
Two-Room Triples The key to a two-room triple is to create a parlor (first two pictures). Then you have bunk two beds and loft the third in the extra room. That way you have a study/relaxation space even if someone is sleeping or on a different schedule. QUADS The best way to rearrange a quad is to have a center room for relaxation or study and loft or bunk two beds in each side room.!22
Move-In and Welcome Weekend Info A little later on in the summer you will receive some more information about move-in, but for now we have a few tips here to keep in mind Notre Dame Security Police officers and ushers will point you in the right direction and we made signs to direct you home to Cavanaugh. Look for green and purple signs with lots of glitter! You will park in Cav Circle in order to move in which is at the end of Cavanaugh Drive. The signs will lead you there. The Cav Welcome Weekend Team will meet you at the doors of Cavanaugh to unload your car and carry your belongings to your room. Ask the Welcome Weekend Team members about room configurations; odds are one of us has either lived in your room or lived in a room just like it. Talk to your roommate before arranging your room and moving furniture. Don t stress! Move-in can be a chaotic time, but you will learn quickly that we always embrace the chaos and make the most of it! When you arrive on campus you will get a full schedule of fun activities that have been planned for Welcome Weekend by us. Until then, we have a few general things to tell you Friday during the day consists of move-in time. You will have time to unpack your belongings, move your furniture, and configure your room with the help of the Welcome Weekend Team. Friday night consists of events that will allow you to meet your fellow Cavanaughties, the Welcome Weekend Team, and hall staff. Saturday during the day consists of various University sponsored events. You will learn more about the campus community and Notre Dame family. Saturday night you will meet your classmates from various other dorms. We have planned loads of fun events for you guys to meet your fellow domers! Sunday morning there is a mass and picnic for students and families. Throughout the afternoon there are more University-held events that will teach you about academics and Notre Dame life. Sunday evening we have more events planned with other dorms around campus! On Monday we have a service event planned for you and your Cavanaughties to step out into the Notre Dame community as well as get a feel for the emphasis Notre Dame has on service.!23
Suggested Items to Bring These are the items that we think you should have! Trust us, we ve been there Laundry bag Shower shoes and caddy Hangers Power strips Towels and towel wrap/robe for walking to and from the shower Sheets/blanket/comforter/pillow (Twin EXTRA LONG!) Mattress pad Fan We repeat, fan. A few bowls/plates/cups/silverware Toiletries Laundry detergent/stain remover School supplies (tape, scissors, stapler, clips) Posters or wall art Hand soap/dish soap Tissues Cleaning products Rug/carpet (talk to your roommate before purchasing) Refrigerator (talk to your roommate before purchasing) Optional Items to bring after discussing with your roommate TV Futon/Chair A small whiteboard for your door or desk Extra lamp Bulletin board Extra boxes/ shelves for storage!24
CAVANAUGH What are Cavanaugh s colors? Purple and green How does laundry work? The laundry room is next to the gym, with 7 washers and 8 dryers, as well as hanging racks and folding tables. It costs $1.50 per wash and $1.25 per dry. What is Cavanaugh s mascot? Our mascot is Chaos due to our crazy spirit! Can I workout in Cav? Yes! Our gym is located in the basement, with 3 ellipticals, 2 treadmills, 1 spin bike, yoga mats, various weights, and a weight bench. We also have a full mirror wall to check out your form. Are the rooms airconditioned? No. Cavanaugh can get pretty warm in the summer months, so bring a fan or two! Does Cav have a website! Yes. Check out http:// cavanaughhallnd.weebly.com/ for more info! Is there any extra storage space aside from my room? Yes. Each section has a closet for storage where you can put your suitcase when it is not in use. Where can I study in Cav? The 4 th floor has a few 24- hour study spaces and each hallway has additional desks. What is the history of Cavanaugh? Cav was constructed as a male, freshman residence hall in 1936 and dedicated in honor of Rev. John W. Cavanaugh, Notre Dame's fifth president. When constructed, the hall was the first North Quad residence hall. Cav Converted to a women's residence hall in 1994 as a result of increasing enrollment of women. When it was decided Cavanaugh would become a women s dorm, the men living there were not happy. Rumor has it that they published an article in the Observer around Christmas entitled, How the Grinch Stole Naughville. How does mail work? All mail pieces for Notre Dame residents are delivered directly to the dorm. Small pieces of mail are put into mail slots along the wall next to the hall office, while larger packages are either delivered directly to the room or to the main mail room right next to Lauren s office. Does each room have a bathroom? No. Each floor of Cavanaugh has two female only bathrooms, complete with showers, sinks, stalls, and shelving for shower caddies. The basement and first floor have unisex, single-person bathrooms. We also recommend bringing shower shoes to keep in your room. Does Cavanaugh have a kitchen? Yes! It is fully equipped with a stovetop, ice machine, oven, and general cookware and silverware. There are also microwaves on each floor of Cavanaugh.!25