New Student Orientation Booklet

Life on Campus on-campus in a residence hall, with the added benefit of living among a group of students that shares similar interests or characteristics. Students in these communities live with others who share the common interest of the theme of the floor, but are not required to have that interest or topic as their academic major. The students in these commu- nities are not required to share the same major, and do not typically have an academic course assigned to their program. Residence Hall What is the Golden Paw Experience? The Golden Paw Experience Program seeks to increase student retention by providing multilayered support to first and second year students living in the residence halls. Statistics show that the retention rate and academic achievement of students who live on campus for the first two years of their college experience is much higher than those who do not. The Golden Paw Experience includes: weekly emails, a programming series which targets issues faced by first and second year students, a monthly newsletter, as well as opportunities for social interaction. Resident students are automatically enrolled in our “Golden Paw Experience ” program for their first 2 years with us. It is our hope that through their participation, their tran- sition into the University will be made easier and they will develop a sense of pride and belonging to our Golden Bear Family. Hall Council This is an organization that is open to all students who live in a residence hall. Each residence hall has its own gov- erning body with an Executive Board that meets weekly to address residency issues, plan events and coordinate fundraisers. Freshmen also have the opportunity to hold an Executive Board position or be a wing representative for their wing. The hall councils are highly active and visible student organizations on campus. Residence Hall Association This is a federation of 13 hall councils that provide Residence Life with the students’ viewpoints regarding cam- pus living, organizes campus-wide programs and promotes pride and tradition in living on campus. Although the Residence Hall Association (RHA), is open to everyone, the Presidents and RHA Reps of each hall council make up the membership board. This organization meets weekly. Bears at Night The Residence Life Office coordi- nates student funded programing that takes place on Thursday or Fri- day evenings. These events include a variety of activities for students. Residence Life Office Hours: (Academic Year) Monday-Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. For a complete list of what to bring and what NOT to bring, please refer to www.kutztown.edu/housing Items to Bring • Bedding for an XL twin bed • Fan • Alarm clock • Computer • Laundry basket • Toiletries • Shower shoes • Lease a micro-fridge! (continued) Pictured here is Lehigh Hall 21