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experience on-campusUNIVERSITY OF MIAMIHOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE
WELCOME . . .to the University of Miami and our on-campus community.The Department of Housing and Residential Life is committed to providing our residents with the tools andresources they need to be successful inside and out of the classroom.Many national studies have concluded that living on campus leads to higher GPAs, greater extracurricularinvolvement, and better retention at and connection with the University.Our vision is student housing for student success. Through the opportunities we provide to learn, interact, andengage with other students, resident faculty, and dedicated staff, we will enhance your personal development andoverall university experience.James G. SmartExecutive Director,Housing & Residential Life
WHAT IS A RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE?The Residential College system at theUniversity of Miami began in 1984under then President Tad Foote.Based on the traditions of Oxford andCambridge universities, the ResidentialCollege combines the personalattention, and family-like atmosphereof a small college with the extensiveresources of a major research university.Our Residential Colleges supportand enhance student learning andengagement through interactionswith live-in faculty and studentaffairs staff, as well as a wide rangeof programming, seminars, lectures,field trips, and recreational activitiesthroughout the academic year. Inaddition to the hundreds of campusevents where residents are activelyengaging with faculty and staff, ourresidential areas host numerous facultyled speaking engagements each year.Residential LifeFoscused on student success, living in aresidential college offers residents theopportunity to engage in a wide varietyof programs and events with particularemphasis on student belongingand cultural exploration, intellectualengagement, community living,campus connections, and personaldevelopment.Gender-Inclusive HousingA gender-inclusive, on-campus housingoption is available for suites in EatonResidential College, Mahoney andPearson Residential Colleges and inUniversity Village apartments. Allresidents living in one of these spacesmust opt-in in order to be placed in thiscommunity.Healthy LivingOn designated floors in Hecht andStanford Residential Colleges, wepromote a healthy lifestyle free ofalcohol, tobacco, and other illegalsubstances. Residents who fail to abideby the lifestyle of the floor are offered anew assignment in order to uphold thespirit of the substance-free community.First Year Experience HousingThe First Year Experience at theUniversity of Miami focuses on makingsure that our residents have access tothe resources they need to be successfulat the University. Through variousprogramming, events, seminars, andfaculty/staff interactions, residentsin their first year will be intellectuallyengaged, have multiple connectionsacross campus, and will finish their firstacademic year with a clearer plan forthe rest of their college career.Continuing Student HousingMany students choose to return toon-campus housing after their first yearbecause of the positive experiencesthey had while living on campus. Wecontinue to foster connections inreturning residents’ years on campus.By providing them with in-area accessto the Toppel Career Center and otherresources, Resident Assistants focus onthe needs of continuing students, andstaff who can help with the variousneeds of sophomores, juniors, orseniors. Our goal is to prepare them notonly as students, but as professionalsentering the workforce.
LIVE-IN HOUSINGSTAFFArea Director &Assistant Area DirectorArea Directors are the primaryadministrators of each ResidentialCollege or area and strive to maintainan environment that promotesacademic, emotional, and socialsuccess. This is accomplished throughcoordinating educational programmingin each area, collaborating withlive-in faculty regarding academicinitiatives, responding to resident issuesor concerns, and serving as a crisismanager and a judicial officer.In collaboration with the University’scustodial and maintenance staff,Area Directors also provide excellentcustomer service and follow-up tomaintain a living environment that issafe, clean, and comfortable. You willfind that the Area Director staff at theUniversity of Miami are great campusresources who provide intentionalsupport and individual care.Resident AssistantsResident Assistants are your resourcefor campus, and for your transitioninto the next stage of your educationand adulthood. Want to pursue a newinterest? Having a facility problem? Oreven just a little home sick? “RAs” arethe ultimate, versatile students that canprovide you with the help you needwith day-to-day college life. RAs areyour go-to person for any problems youmight encounter and are there to makesure that you have a good experienceliving on campus.First Year FellowsFirst Year Fellows (FYFs) areupperclassmen student leaders livingin first year communities who buildrelationships with and support studentsas they transition into the collegeexperience. In this role, FYFs developand implement academic and personaldevelopment initiatives and programsfor their residents throughout theyear. FYFs, who report to the Officeof Academic Enhancement, also workclosely with the Resident Assistants(RAs) to build a community thatsupports living and learning.
SAFETY &SECURITYSafety and security is an area that wetake very seriously, so we employ amulti-tiered approach.The University of Miami PoliceDepartment is made up of fully-swornofficers that are responsible for thepatrol and enforcement on campus.ADDITIONALSTAFFResidential Faculty &Faculty FellowsResidential Faculty and Faculty Fellowsare present in the Residential Collegesin order to serve as advocates forstudents. The faculty hold office hoursin the buildings, host dinners in theirapartments, and work with the student staff to provide programming forresidents that focus on current events,social issues, and faculty researchinterests. Faculty are here to serve asa resource, provide student-centeredmentoring, and address any academicconcerns or questions.Office SupervisorsOffice Supervisors are full-time staffmembers that can be found at eachreception desk of your residential area.Ensuring that the front desk is operatingsmoothly, they will be your resource forany questions relating to fines, mail/packages, facility access issues, andfacility operations.Residential College AdvisingThe Senior Advisor for ResidentialCollege Advising assists residentialstudents in our first-year communitiesand handles academic concerns relatedto major and career exploration.They frequently advise students ondeveloping four year plans and connectstudents to campus resources to aid intheir success.Advisors also support at-risk studentsthrough outreach and programmingefforts in the Residential Colleges,working with the Residential Facultyand First Year Fellows. They oversee theFirst Year Fellow peer mentorship roleavailable in Eaton, Hecht, and StanfordResidential Colleges.Inside the residential areas, we utilizecard swipe access so that only residentsand properly credentialed staff haveaccess to the non-public areas of thebuildings.Our reception desks are staffed 24hours a day, 7 days a week with ourResident Assistants and Desk Assistantsfrom 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. everyday, andfrom 10 p.m. - 8 a.m. with our StudentSecurity Staff, who are responsible forsigning in every guest and maintaininga desk presence in the event of anemergency. In addition to regulardesk hours, RAs are on duty for crisisresponse should one occur.Residential LifeNight ManagersThe Residential Life Night Manager is aprofessional staff member who supportsthe RAs and Residential Life Safetyand Security student staff throughoutthe night, especially in crisis response.Together with Safety and Security staff,the Night Manager plans semesterprograms and outreach initiativesdesigned to educate residents about oncampus safety and security.
HECHT RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE &STANFORD RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE1231 Dickinson Drive & 1239 Dickinson DriveFast FactsCAPACITY856 students per areaAREA TYPEFirst Year ExperienceROOM TYPESmall Singles & DoublesBATHROOM TYPECommunity StyleAmenitiesLAUNDRY FACILITYFirst FloorSTUDY AREAS24 (lobby and all floors)COMPUTER LAB/PRINTFirst FloorDINING HALLHecht & StanfordCABLEWIFIHBOGO ACCESSSECURE ENTRYVENDING MACHINESLife in Hecht and StanfordStudents living in these buildings are allpart of the carefully crafted First YearExperience (FYE). With personalizedacademic and career support from livein staff, students in these buildings geta full taste of everything the Universityof Miami has to offer.Many students form close bonds withtheir floors through living together,sharing a community bathroom,and participating in engagementopportunities led by their RA or theentire building staff.On the weekend, students findthemselves hanging out on theIntramural Fields across from Stanford,studying on a glider outside or in theirstudy room, enjoying dinner withour faculty and staff, taking part inwhatever program has been planned,or using the provided shuttles to runerrands and visit nearby shopping areaslike Dadeland Mall and the shops atSunset Place.LocationThese first year communities areapproximately a 5 minute walk fromthe Donna E. Shalala Student Center,2 minutes from the Patti and AllanHerbert Wellness Center and 10minutes away from most academicclassroom buildings. Located just acrossthe bridge from one another, these firstyear communities share a dining halland allow students to grow togetherwhile having easy access to the campus.
EATON RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE1211 Dickinson DriveFast FactsCAPACITY391 studentsAREA TYPEFirst Year Experience &Continuing Student ExperienceROOM TYPEDouble Rooms in Semi-Suites& Private SinglesBATHROOM TYPEIn Room/SuiteAmenitiesLAUNDRY FACILITYFloors 2, 3, 4STUDY AREAS7 (lobby and all floors)COMPUTER LAB/PRINTFirst FloorDINING HALLHecht & Stanford orMahoney & PearsonCABLEWIFIHBOGO ACCESSSECURE ENTRYVENDING MACHINESLife in EatonStudents in Eaton are either a partof the First Year Experience or theContinuing Student Experience (CSE),meant to continue the engagementof upperclassmen in the on-campuscommunity while still meeting theirvarious changing needs.The First Year students in this buildinglive together to provide the same firstyear support and community givento the students living in Hecht andStanford.Rooms in this building are suite stylewith four students sharing an in-suitebathroom that connects the tworooms or private single with a privatebathroom.CSE residents can get involved in thesame activities as First Year students,but their programming is focused onadvancing their education and career.LocationLocated in between Hecht/Stanfordand Mahoney/Pearson, this mixed yearResidential College is approximatelya 2 minute walk from the Donna E.Shalala Student Center and 10 minutesaway from most academic classroombuildings. This building is the samedistance away from either dining hall,allowing students to fully integratethemselves with the first year buildingsor the continuing student buildings.
MAHONEY RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE& PEARSON RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE1101 Stanford Drive & 5185 Ponce de Leon BoulevardFast FactsCAPACITYMahoney: 709 studentsPearson: 717 studentsAREA TYPEContinuing Student ExperienceROOM TYPEDouble Rooms in Semi-Suites& Private SinglesBATHROOM TYPEIn Room/SuiteAmenitiesLAUNDRY FACILITYFloors 2, 3, 4STUDY AREAS8 per buildingCOMPUTER LAB/PRINTFirst FloorDINING HALLMahoney & Pearson,Mahoney also offers self-servecommunity kitchens on the 6th &7th floorsCABLEWIFIHBOGO ACCESSSECURE ENTRYVENDING MACHINESLife in Mahoney and PearsonFully independent from the First YearExperience (FYE), life in Mahoney andPearson is completely focused on theContinuing Student Experience (CSE).Students living in Mahoney and Pearsonhave established an initial comfort withcampus and are looking to furtherexplore the University of Miami and itsmany community offerings.Students have the option of havinga vehicle which they can park inthe garage located adjacent to thebuildings.Programming in this building is focusedon experiential activities hostedthroughout Miami and career-focusedworkshops, both of which allowstudents to grow socially, culturally, andprofessionally.Featuring the same room styleenvironment as Eaton, residents usuallylive with students they have formedbonds with from their first year.LocationLocated at the Stanford Drive entranceto campus, these living areas areapproximately a 10 minute walkfrom the Donna E. Shalala StudentCenter and 5 minutes away frommost academic classroom buildings,making many upperclassmen love theconvenience of the location.Just a 5-minute walk from theMetroRail University station, studentscan take advantage of fast and easytransportation to the Miller Schoolof Medicine, and many Miamientertainment, cultural and servicevenues. Mahoney and Pearson areconnected through their lobbies andshare a dining hall located next to theresidential buildings.
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE1527 Albenga AvenueFast FactsCAPACITY797 studentsAREA TYPEContinuing Student Experience(60 complted credits required)UNIT TYPESOne, Two or Four BedroomBATHROOM TYPEIn Unit — Private or SharedAmenitiesLAUNDRY FACILITYIn unitSTUDY AREASIn unit and courtyardsCOMPUTER LAB/PRINTFront OfficeMEAL PLANOptional, kitchen withfull appliances in unitCABLEWIFIHBOGO ACCESSSECURE ENTRYCONVENIENCE STORELife in University VillageStudents living in University Village (UV)live in one of five different apartmentmodels within one of seven buildings.Each apartment has a kitchen, a living& dining area with full-size appliances,laundry in-unit, bedrooms andbathrooms, allowing for students totake control of their living experience.Life in the UV still comes with supportfrom Resident Assistants and all thefamiliar amenities from the ResidentialColleges such as a front office for mailand packages, Wi-Fi, maintenance,cable, security, and a computer lab.Students also can take advantage oftheir own parking garages and a specialconvenience store just for UV residents.By choosing to live in the UniversityVillage, upperclassmen can have thefreedom of living on their own withthe flexibility, safety and support thatderives from living on campus.LocationThe University Village apartmentsare located between Red Road andSan Amaro Drive. These apartmentsprovide students with freedom whilemaintaining close proximity to campus.Approximately a 15-20 minute walk tothe heart of campus, campus shuttlesare also provided to help get studentsto their classes and various activities.Unit OptionsThe Ibis — 1 bedroom, 1 bathroomThe Palm — 2 bedroom, 2 bathroomThe Cane — 4 bedroom, 2 bathroomThe Villager — 4 bedroom, 4 bathroomThe Lake — 4 bedroom, 4 bathroomPlease visit miami.edu/housing for moreinformation on unit layouts.
SERVICESCable/HBO GOWi-FiPhilo lets viewers watch content ontheir favorite devices so residents canenjoy TV wherever and whenever theywant on campus. Philo provides thisservice through an integrated platformwith a sleek guide, network DVR, andon-demand services like HBO GO.Computer LabsHousing & Residential Life offers over140 channels, including over 50 HDchannels. We are also proud to offerour residential students access to HBOGO – so you can watch any of yourfavorite shows for free!FurnishingAll Residential College rooms arefurnished with a twin XL bed, dresser,desk, chair, bookshelf, trash can,recycling bin and window coverings.University Village apartments arefurnished with a couch, lounge chair,coffee table, TV stand, kitchen tableand chairs, and a desk, desk chair,dresser, and a full-sized bed andmattress in each room.Special AccommodationsIf you require special accommodationsfor your room, please contact theOffice of Disability Services (ODS) at305-284-2374. Housing & ResidentialLife assists resident students andtheir families with housing-relatedspecial accommodations throughODS. Examples include overseeingattendant care access to the residentialarea, facilitating remote access wherepower-assisted doors are installed, andcoordinating minor facility adaptations,as well as service/support animals.Vending MachinesCoin, credit card and ‘Cane Cardoperated vending machines with milk,juice, sodas, ice cream and snacks arelocated in all of the Residential Collegelobby areas.Wireless Internet is a necessity forcollege students these days, and wehave upgraded our wireless system inthe Residential Colleges to make sureresidents have fast and reliable Internetfor all of their devices. In addition,the University of Miami continues toimprove the wireless Internet acrosscampus. We also have wired ethernetports available in all residential rooms aswell as wireless access points.There are computer labs in everyResidential College equipped with Dellcomputers. Labs include UPrint andprovide access to the Internet. Thereare assistants in each lab to help you.University Village also has a computerlab, but without an assistant.
Reception DeskA variety of services and supplies areavailable to you at our reception desks.They are located centrally in each of ourresidential areas, and on the first floorof the Albenga Garage in UniversityVillage.Mail/PackagesWe make receiving mail and packageseasy for our residents. Mail comes toyour residential area where it is sortedand placed in your mailbox. If you areexpecting a package, look for an emailfrom us and collect your package fromthe reception desk between the hoursof 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., any day of theweek. Please be sure to properly addressany mail or packages to avoid any delayin delivery to your residential area.Any unclaimed package is returned tosender on the fourteenth day. Please besure to pick up your packages as soonas you receive notification.The proper mailing address for studentsliving on campus is:Student NameStreet Address, Room #Coral Gables, FL 33146Our street addresses are:Eaton Residential College1211 Dickinson DriveHecht Residential College1231 Dickinson DriveMahoney Residential College1101 Stanford DrivePearson Residential College5185 Ponce de Leon Blvd.Stanford Residential College1239 Dickinson DriveUniversity Village1527 Albenga Ave.MaintenanceShould you experience a maintenanceissue or concern, a quick phone callto Facilities Work Control 305-2848282, or an online work order requestsubmitted to miami.edu/sro can getyour problem solved usually within 48hours of submission.LaundryWhen you live on campus, you haveFREE laundry! (All you have to do isbring your own detergent.) Located ineach Residential College, residents have24/7 access to the laundry rooms, andeven have the ability to see how manymachines are available before going tothe laundry room via the web. If you livein University Village, you have a washerand dryer in your apartment.
Canes Care for Canescanescare@miami.edu 305-284-4922RESOURCESHousing and Residential Lifehousing@miami.edu 305-284-4505We are here to make sure you have anamazing experience at the University ofMiami, and we will do our best to assistyou in making your time in UniversityHousing everything you want it to be.If there comes a time when you decideyou no longer wish to live on campus,we can help through our off-campushousing resources.’Canes Care for ’Canes is a campuswide action-oriented initiative thatpromotes the ideal of a caring andresponsible community where studentsrespect and support one another,especially if one is encounteringdifficulties or challenges and needsassistance from a professional.Sponsored by the Division of StudentAffairs, the intent of the initiative is toproactively: Promote a caring communityamong students, faculty, andstaff through active and passiveprogramming and outreach Engage students and encouragethem to be active participants,not bystanders, in the lives oftheir classmates and friends (e.g.,paying attention to and speakingup on behalf of students who needassistance or intervention) Provide a listing of campus-basedand community resources thatare available to assist and supportstudents in their academic andinterpersonal lives Reach out to students, selfidentified or identified by others,and provide the appropriatereferrals and resources to addressconcerns quickly and efficientlyStudent Health Servicestudenthealth@miami.edu 305-284-9100The Student Health Service providesprimary care clinical services andspecialty services such as women’shealth, travel visits and allergyinjections. Most primary care servicesand many routine lab tests are providedfree of charge. Specialty care services,X-rays and other lab tests are offered atreasonable charges for students.
‘Cane Success CenterParking and Transportationsuccess@miami.edu 305-284-4500parking.gables@miami.edu 305-284-3096‘Cane Success Advisors work one-onone with students to ensure that theirUM experience is everything they hadhoped, to help students navigate anychallenges they may be facing andto facilitate their progress towardsgraduation. This office specializesin academic help, financial needs/planning, and social engagement.Residential College residents who bringvehicles to campus must purchase aresident permit through the Departmentof Parking and Transportation Services.Mahoney and Pearson ResidentialColleges share a small surface parkinglot and a parking garage while EatonResidential College has a surface lot.University Village has two parkinggarages for its residents.Ombudspersonsombudsperson@miami.edu 305-284-4922The Ombudspersons facilitate opencommunication between students andmembers of the University communityin order to resolve concerns and issues.The appropriate Ombudsperson listensto student concerns, investigates thefacts surrounding the matter, andmakes objective recommendations toachieve an effective resolution. Theyprovide a safe, fair, comfortable, andconfidential environment for you todiscuss your concerns or complaintsoutside formal channels.New freshmen students living oncampus are not permitted to havevehicles on campus and thus, are notpermitted to purchase permits.Other transportation options includetaxis, Uber/Lyft, or the usage of ZipCar.There are ZipCars located at eachresidential college and in one of theparking lots at University Village.In addition to the shuttles providedfor getting around campus, there areshuttles to help students get aroundMiami. Every weekend shuttles go toPublix, CVS, Sunset Place and DadelandMall. Once a month, a shuttle toWynwood is provided for Art Walk. Formore information on shuttle routes, visitthe Parking and Transportation websiteat miami.edu/parking.Camner AcademicResource Centerumarc@miami.edu 305-284-2800The Camner Academic Resource Center(ARC) at the University of Miami offersa multitude of resources for everyconstituent of the University of Miamicommunity: students, parents, faculty,staff, and administrators. Its goal isto provide resources to help managesuccess and advance potential.Currently, they house 7 primary services:1. Free Tutoring Services2. Office of Disability Services3. Learning Specialist4. UMX5. Academic Workshops6. Faculty Support7. Independent Learning InitiativeSexual Violence &Assault Reportingdoso@miami.edu 305-284-5353Sexual violence and sexual assault aretaken very seriously at the University ofMiami. It is important that you knowall of your options, and know that thedecision is yours to decide whether toreport or not.Confidential services, such as theCounseling Center, Student HealthServices, and the Pastoral Servicesare, available to assist you. If youwould prefer an anonymous resource,the Sexual Assault Response Team isavailable using the hotline at 305-7986666.The Dean of Students Office is availablefor help during regular business hoursand UMPD is a resource 24/7.
RESOURCES(CONTINUED)Counseling Centercounseling-center@miami.edu 305-284-5511The UM Counseling Center offersmental health treatment to currentlyenrolled undergraduate, graduate,law, and medical students. It promotesthe well-being of students throughcomprehensive mental health services.The UM Counseling Center providesshort-term, time-limited individual,couples, and group counseling,coordination of care services,and psycho-educational outreachprogramming and consultation.Emergency services and limited careerand psychological testing are alsoavailable. Psychiatric services areavailable to those under the care of aUM Counseling Center counselor.The UM Counseling Center staffconsists of experienced professionalsfrom the fields of mental healthcounseling, psychology, social work,and psychiatry. The Counseling Centeris also a training site accredited bythe APA for pre-doctoral interns inprofessional psychology.UM Counseling Center records areconfidential and are separate fromother university records.UM Police Departmentumpolice@miami.edu 305-284-6666UMPD is a professional law enforcementagency that actively works to maximizethe quality of life on the Coral Gablescampus through proactive communitypolicing efforts and continuous crimeprevention programs.All University police officers are Stateof Florida-certified and are sworn andempowered through the City of CoralGables. UM police officers patrol thecampus, respond to emergency andnon-emergency calls for service, enforcelaws (including traffic), and conductcriminal investigations.UM Diningdiningservices@miami.edu 305-284-6909On-campus dining options includetraditional, all-you-care-to-eatresidential dining facilities, the HurricaneFood Court, conveniently located foodcarts, and vending facilities.The University of Miami requires allundergraduate students living in itsresidential colleges during the fall and/or spring semesters to purchase a MealPlan. Meal Plan service in the residentialdining halls begins operation the firstday of housing and continues throughthe last day of final examinations,during the fall and spring semester.Dining Dollars provide flexibility andvariety to daily dining. Dining Dollarsare accepted at many of the foodservice locations and can also be usedat resident dining halls if you havedepleted your meals for the week.
FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONSWhat are your policies?To view our full listing of policies andprocedures, please visit us online atwww.miami.edu/housing.CostsRates change yearly based on marketcosts. Updated rate information can befound online. All rates are by semester.If optional summer housing is desired,a separate summer application must besubmitted and the applicable summercharge will be applied.Housing fees are charged to yourstudent account and can be paid forwith scholarships and financial aid.Summer HousingSummers in Coral Gables are great! It isa good time to take a few extra courses,participate in faculty-led research, oreven complete an internship. Do notworry about finding a place to stay, letus help you with that. We offer summerhousing for our students, so why notstay on campus.
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Residential College, Mahoney and Pearson Residential Colleges and in University Village apartments. All residents living in one of these spaces must opt-in in order to be placed in this community. Residential Life Foscused on student success, living in a residential college offers residents the opportunity to engage in a wide variety
