2008 SUMMER HOUSING AND CAMPUS GUIDELINES
Welcome to 2008 Summer Program Housing located at the Sixth College Apartments at UC San Diego (previously known as the Pepper Canyon Apartments). We are looking forward to an exciting and fun summer. These guidelines will provide you with information concerning housing policies and procedures, services and facilities, staff assistants, and important telephone numbers. We hope you have a great summer!
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
ELIGIBILITY
In order to live in the Sixth College Apartments, residents must be participating in a summer
research program.
SIXTH COLLEGE APARTMENTS HOUSING OFFICE
The Warren Conference Service Center is located in Earl’s Place, at the end of Equality Lane,
(Shuttle Stop # 11). Staff will be available here, 7 days a week, 7:30 am to Midnight, to
answer questions, check out courtesy keys, and assist you with any concerns related to living
at Sixth College Apartments. The telephone number for the Warren Conference Service Center is
858-534-3811.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER (Call Warren Conference Service Center first)
The Customer Service Center receives maintenance requests and sends the work orders to the
appropriate maintenance staff. Call 534-2600, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to place a
maintenance request. If a non-emergency maintenance request is called in after regular business
hours, the request will be processed the following business day.
PHONE SERVICE
If you would like a phone line in your apartment, see the information flyer from SBC that is
included in this packet. Public telephones are located outside the Sixth College Apartments.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Please lock your door at all times for security and take your keys with you whenever you
leave the apartment. Residents must take an active role in ensuring adequate security. Use
common sense and always be aware of what is going on around you. It is advisable to find a
companion or a Community Service Officer (CSO) escort when walking across campus at night.
The CSO Program offers a free safety escort. Escorts will go to any university property.
Call 534-WALK to request an escort. In addition, a security guard patrols the apartment complex
each night. The security guard is in constant radio contact with the campus police and can be
reached by calling 534-HELP. The police can also dispatch a uniformed officer to respond to
problems.
LOCKOUTS
If you are locked out of your apartment, you may check out a courtesy key for 15 minutes from the
Warren Conference Service Center, 7 days a week, 7:30 am - Midnight. You must present a picture
I.D. or your social security number to obtain the courtesy key. If you are locked out after
office hours, please call Campus Police at 534-HELP... they are already awake!
LOST KEYS
Lock changes are automatically initiated when keys are reported lost or stolen. There is a $100.00
charge for lost keys. If you lose your key, you should report this to the Warren Conference Service
Center immediately. Keys are not to be duplicated off campus. Students found to have done so will
be charged $100.00 for lock replacement.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Apartment numbers of residents are given out to the public unless you specifically
request that this information be kept confidential. Make requests to the Warren
Conference Desk and names and apartment numbers will not be released.
LINEN
Linen has been provided for your convenience; clean linens are provided weekly. You will be billed
for items that are not returned upon finishing your program.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
The laundry room is located at Sixth College Apartments, in the plaza next to the lodge. The machines
are coin operated. For your own protection, do not leave laundry unattended for any length of time.
If you discover a malfunctioning machine, place an “out of order” sign on it and report it directly
to the Warren Conference Service Center at 534-3811.
MAIL
You can pick up your mail and packages at Warren Conference Service Center. Mail is delivered Monday
through Friday.
Your mail should be addressed in the following manner:
Your Name
STARS - OGS
9450 Gilman Drive, UCSD #922000
La Jolla, CA 92092-2000
Any courier (UPS, FEDX, etc.) mail or packages need to have a physical address they will not deliver to the UCSD campus box. It is recommended you send them with your name on the package to:
Office of Graduate Studies
UCSD - STARS
402 Myers Drive
Student Service Center 4th Floor
La Jolla, CA 92093
POST OFFICE
The Post Office is located in the Price Center. This facility will be open Monday through Friday,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, they do not mail international packages. To mail international
packages, please go to the United States Postal Service, located in the Costa Verde Shopping Center,
located at Nobel Drive and Genesee Avenue.
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
Students enrolled in Summer Session may use the Student Health Center. A UCSD Student I.D. card is
required. There will be a fee for service required. This fee only covers student health center
visits; it does not cover emergency room visits or other costs. We recommend personal insurance
coverage over the summer. If you have personal insurance coverage, you must pay the Student Health
Center fees then seek reimbursement from your insurance company directly. For more information,
call 534-6834.
PARKING
Limited parking for residents and visitors is available in lot 406 or in the Hopkins Parking
Structure. A parking permit is included in your housing package. Permits are available at the Warren
Conference Service Center at check-in. These parking permits are only good for student spaces
(yellow striped spaces). If you park in a space for which your permit is not valid, you will receive
a ticket, which starts at $32.00 per offense. Visitors must buy a parking permit if they wish to
park on campus. Permits are available at the Parking Office located in the Gilman Drive parking
structure. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. For further information
call Parking Services Office at 534-4223.
RECREATION CARDS
Recreation cards may be purchased at RIMAC at the regular student rate. A Recreation Card allows
you unlimited use of the recreation facilities, such as the pool, Jacuzzi, and gyms. The card also
allows you to check out sporting equipment from The Cage, at the Main Gym. For more information
about Recreation Cards, call 534-4037. Be sure to bring a temporary student I.D. card when you go
to purchase the Recreation Card at RIMAC. For more information, go to
http://sportsfac.ucsd.edu/home.html or call 534-4037.
RIMAC summer hours are:
| Monday-Friday: | 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Saturday: | 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Sunday: | 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
STORES
The Bookstore and the Sunshine Store are located in the Price Center. These stores sell items
ranging from snacks and drinks to school supplies. The General Store and Food Co-op are located
in the Old Student Center.
LOST AND FOUND
Items lost in apartment areas are turned into the Warren Conference Service Center or the UCSD
Police Department.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following policies have been developed to ensure resident safety and comfort. Any infraction will result in disciplinary action. Please read through the policies carefully. Disciplinary action for violation of any regulations may include warnings, fines, probation, community service, cancellation of housing contract, suspension and/or expulsion from the Summer Program. For more information on policies, contact Housing Administration at 858-822-5845
ALCOHOL
California State Laws prohibit the possession or consumption
of alcohol by persons under the age of twenty-one as well as the selling,
furnishing, or giving away of alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of twenty-one.
In addition to State Laws, the University and Conference Services impose further
restrictions on the use of alcohol. These include:
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Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any public area on campus. Public areas include the balconies and patios of apartments, the stairways and walkways, the outside decks of each building, the community rooms, laundry rooms, and all campus buildings and grounds.
Essentially, if you are of legal drinking age, you may do so responsibly inside your apartment only.
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It is a violation of on-campus housing regulations for students under the age of twenty-one to consume or possess alcohol in any public or private housing area.
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Kegs, "partyballs", tap systems and similar large volume common source containers are prohibited everywhere in the apartments regardless of student's age.
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Residents who provide alcohol to guests may be held accountable by the University for the behavior of their guests.
BICYCLES
Bicycle racks are located outside of the apartments. A bicycle locked to a stairwell
or patio handrail, building, post, tree, etc., is subject to removal without notice.
Bicycles may only be ridden on University streets and designated bike paths. All
bikes should be registered with the Campus Police, Building 500, University Center.
DAMAGE CHARGES
Each resident is financially responsible for excessive cleaning and damage repair
that is required in his/her apartment at move-out. All residents will split any
charges for excessive cleaning and/or damages to the shared living area if the identity
of the person responsible is in question.
DRUGS
The possession or use of illegal drugs in the Apartments is
prohibited, and will result in the immediate termination of a student's housing
contract and expulsion from the summer program. A student involved in
the sale of illegal drugs on campus will be referred for possible criminal prosecution.
GUNS
State law prohibits firearms on all property belonging to the Regents of the University
of California. You may not keep any firearm on the property, even if it is registered.
INSURANCE
The University is not responsible for loss in the residence halls or apartments
due to fire, theft, water, or other causes. Residents are urged to provide their
own personal insurance.
QUIET HOURS
| Sunday - Thursday: | 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
| Friday - Saturday: | midnight - 8:00 a.m. |
During quiet hours residents and guests must avoid loud talking or disturbances in the apartments. All other times are hours of consideration. These hours are strictly enforced, and violating them will lead to disciplinary action including possible removal from housing and the summer program.
Any resident may request that another resident(s) cease any activity which interferes with his/her ability to study regardless of the time of day/night.
SALES AND SOLICITATION
The apartments are for private use of residents and their invited guests only. Door
to door sales are strictly prohibited. Operating a business from an apartment is
also prohibited.
SMOKING
UCSD has a smoke-free policy which states that no smoking is
permitted in any indoor area including private residential space. Smoking
is only allowed 8' away from any University building. Indoor areas include, but
are not limited to, your room, apartment, balcony, lounge, lobby, stairwell, restroom,
laundry room, elevator, or food-service area. If smoking is detected in the apartment
an initial warning is given, any further violations will result in the immediate
termination of a student's housing contract.
STUDENT CONDUCT
The following behaviors, activities and items are strictly prohibited in the Matthews
Apartments:
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Physical abuse, threats of violence, or conduct (including harassment) that threatens the health and safety of any person. Such conduct may lead to the removal from the apartments and, where appropriate, to campus disciplinary action or legal prosecution.
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Destructive acts which could result in injuries to oneself or others, or cause damage to the facilities and furnishings. This regulation includes the riding of skateboards on all walkways, acts of vandalism, water fights, throwing of darts, water balloon catapults, and similar activities. Water fights will result in assessment of damages. Any and all damage caused by such acts will result in damage charges assessed to the individuals involved.
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Excessive or harassing noise.
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Throwing, dropping or suspending objects from windows, balconies or roofs.
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Theft of, conversion of, damage to, or destruction of any property of the University or property of others while on University premises.
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Possession or discharge of BB guns, pellet guns, air guns, sling shots, knives, M-80s, or lethal weapons in any form including martial arts equipment.
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Varnished or upholstered furniture designed for indoor use may not be taken outside. Exact repair/replacement damages will be assessed to any individual who damages furniture.
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Pets and animals. Breach of this provision will result in a minimum damage charge of $25.00 to cover the cost of cleaning and fumigation. The student will also be liable for any costs the University may incur for repairing damage caused by the animal.
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Waterbeds are strictly prohibited.
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Construction involving heavy building materials, cinder blocks, platforms or lofts in the apartments; with the exception of bunk beds in the conventional manner. Altering the wall or ceiling of any room in the apartments, including the addition of mirrors, bottle caps or cork is strictly prohibited.
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Outside antennae or aerials.
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Chemicals for experimentation or storage.
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Mopeds, motorcycles, and parts of mopeds, motorcycles, or automobiles in any apartment. Mopeds and motorcycles are motor vehicles and may not be driven on pedestrian walks or kept in bike racks.
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Gambling that involves any money exchange.
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Alcohol containers may not be displayed as decorations anywhere in the complex.
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Band and instrument practice. Due to the loud volume of musical instruments, bands, or individuals with loud instruments, including drums and all electrical instruments, are not permitted to practice in the Apartments at any time.
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Ceilings and walls. Do not tamper with the acoustic ceiling material.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
CAR SAFETY
Car crime (car theft or theft of stereo equipment) occurs at UCSD. There are precautions
you can take to help prevent car crime: lock your car, never leave valuables in
your car, purchase a steering wheel lock or an alarm system, check your car daily,
and always report a crime.
EARTHQUAKES
In the event of an earthquake, get under a heavy table, desk, bed, in an interior
corner or under an interior door jamb well away from the windows. Remain calm. Do
not use your telephone except to report a casualty or fire.
FIRE SAFETY AND FIRE REGULATIONS
Fire Alarms
If the alarm goes off in your building, do the following as quickly as possible:
- Leave your apartment immediately, locking the door behind you. Don't forget your keys.
- Use the stairs to leave the building. Walk, don't run.
- Assemble in parking lot 406. Do not block access of police and fire fighters to the building.
- DO NOT attempt to reenter the building until the alarm has been turned off and a staff member and/or University employee gives you a signal to return to your apartment.
If you discover a fire...
- Do not attempt to fight the fire yourself.
- Close all doors leading to the fire and evacuate immediately.
- Pull the nearest fire alarm and call 911 from a safe location, giving the location of the fire.
- Report all details to UCSD Campus Police.
Other fire safety regulations
The following are violations of University policy and will result in disciplinary
action:
- Tampering with, damaging or removing fire extinguishers or any part of a fire alarm system.
- Making false reports of a fire or failing to properly report a fire.
- Failing to evacuate the apartment building during an alarm or attempting to reenter the building without permission from staff.
- Improperly using appliances, candles or other materials which present a direct threat of fire or which can ignite a fire.
- Possessing firearms or explosives, including fireworks and firecrackers.
- Using extension cords that are not three-wire grounded. Multi-tap adapters, "cube taps", and similar devices are not allowed.
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