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To Our Residential Communities,
In recent weeks, students and alumni have spoken clearly and courageously about their experiences with hate, harm, and silence in our residence halls. We hear you. We recognize the pain and distrust expressed in public statements and forums - and we take your experiences and this feedback seriously.
The acts of hate that have occurred within and around our residential communities are inexcusable. Racism, homophobia, xenophobia, sexism, ableism, and all forms of discrimination have no place on this campus or in our residence halls. Silence in the face of such harm causes real damage - and for any moment where our response has felt absent, unclear, or insufficient, we acknowledge that harm and commit to doing better.
We also want to name the growing sense of unease and distrust that has emerged—not only among students but within our own residential staff community. We are aware of circulating narratives that question the residential staff program and its role on campus. While this is difficult to hear, especially given the deep commitment many of our residential staff, students included, bring to this work, we understand how perceptions form when there isn’t space for reflection and dialogue. As leaders of and within our residential community, this is a moment for us all to lean in - with compassion, honesty, and responsibility.
We believe that dialogue is critical to healing, clarity, and growth. As part of that commitment, our Residential Experience office (De la Salle room 117) is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Specifically, our office will be open on Friday, May 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for anyone who would like to stop by to ask questions - whether general or specific - or to share thoughts about recent feedback. We are available to listen, clarify, and connect.
To every student who has lived in community with us this year: thank you. Whether through celebration or challenge, your presence has mattered. We wish you the best in these final weeks of the semester and look ahead to a new academic year where we commit to showing up with greater integrity, accountability, and care.
And as always, a reminder of your resources:
In community,
Samantha Alberto
Associate Dean for the Campus Experience & Resident Director, Ageno East
Fiona Corner
Assistant Director of Residential Experience & Resident Director, Guerrieri West
Carolina Celis
Housing Operations Manager & Resident Director, Becket and More Halls
Brian Middleton
Director of Housing Operations and Auxiliary Services & Resident Director, Syufy
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Upcoming Important Dates
Friday, May 16
24 Quiet Hours begin at 11 PM
Monday, May 19
Late Night Breakfast in Oliver | 9:00 - 10:30 PM
Free for all students - no meal plan required
24 Quiet Hours begin at 11 PM
Tuesday, May 20
Stress Less & Smash-a-Plate | 8:00 - 11:00 PM
Dante Quad | Free Boba
Friday, May 23
Last meal served in Oliver is Breakfast
Friday, May 23
Residence Halls Close at 12 PM for all non-graduating students and students without an approved Late Stay application
Sunday, May 25
Residence Hall Close at 12 PM for all graduating students
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Spring 2025 Finals Study Spaces
Library Hours
Saturday, May 17 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday, May 18 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Monday, May 19 | 7:30 AM -1:00 AM
Tuesday, May 20 | 7:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday, May 21 | 7:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday, May 22 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday, May 23 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
STEM Center
Tuesday, May 13 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Finals Study Sesh with study support and snacks!
Museum of Art | Study Salon
Sunday, May 18 | 4:00 - 10:00 PM
Monday, May 19 | 4:00 - 10:00 PM
Tuesday, May 20 | 4:00 - 10:00 PM
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Do you want to be a Mover & Shaker?
Returning students are invited to assist with First Year & Transfer move-in. We need your help and your presence provides a warm welcome for our new, incoming students!
We have two opportunities for you to consider:
Opportunity #1: 2025 Weekend of Welcome Leader (WOWie)
Returning students (serving as a WOWie) that will be living in a residence hall for the Fall 2025 semester will be eligible to move-in on Sunday, August 10, 2025. If you will be living in a SMC residence hall, please indicate that in your volunteer form.
The Deadline for Weekend of Welcome Leader sign ups will be Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Students applying for the WOWie program through this application, will complete a brief Zoom interview with Orientation Staff.
WOWie Dates of Service
WoWie Training: August 10 - 18, 2025
Weekend of Welcome Programming: August 19 - 24, 2025
Opportunity #2: 2025 Mover & Shaker
Returning students (serving as a Mover & Shaker) that will be living in a residence hall for the Fall 2025 semester will be eligible to move-in on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 PM. If you will be living in a SMC residence hall, please indicate that in your volunteer form.
Fall 2025 New Student Move-In Days will be Tuesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 21.
Tues., August 19 (1:00pm-3:00pm) & Thurs. August 21 (9:00am-1:00pm)
The Deadline for Movers & Shakers volunteer sign up will be Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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Sustainable Move-Out
Monday, May 19th - Tuesday, May 27th
During Move Out week, Recycle Smart, Republic Services and Mount Diablo Resource Recovery will be helping sort and transport all of our donations to local resource organizations, and Goodwill will be on campus helping sort and transport donations from the Townhouses on/after Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Refer to Sustainability Email to be sent from Steve Trush
spt4@stmarys-ca.edu
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Moving out of your Residence Hall Room
To prepare for your check-out with Campus Housing or the Online Self Check-Out form, please make sure that your room is completely cleared of your belongings and follow the checklist below (to avoid improper checkout fees) before returning your room key.
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Ready to Check-Out?
When you're ready to check-out, you will head down to the Campus Housing Office (Ground Floor of Augustine Hall). Between 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, Campus Housing will be open to complete your check-out, collect your room key, and confirm you have completed all move-out items.
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Checking out after hours or during the weekend?
Students can utilize our Self Check-Out Form on the StarRez Housing Portal where they'll agree they have completed all move-out items and have dropped their room key (labeled) into the black metal key dropbox that is next to Campus Housing's office door. An additional email with an easy to use "magic link" for the self check-out form will be emailed to students prior to move-out week.
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PMB Keys:
If you are graduating and/or not returning to live on campus for Fall 2025, please return your Private Mailbox (PMB) key to the campus Post Office prior to your check-out date. Please complete any necessary paperwork with them should you need your mail forwarded to a different, off campus mailing address.
*If you are returning to on-campus housing in the Fall, you can keep your PMB keys, but might need to temporarily provide a different mailing address for any summer shipments.
Also, please check with the campus post office if you have any leftover packages prior to May 23!
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Did you rent a mini-fridge this year?
Our 3rd party vendor Collegiate Concepts will be coming back to campus on May 28 to pick up all rentals. Make sure your rental is cleaned, unplugged, and left outside of your room prior to checking out!
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Campus Housing has received notification from the SMC Facilities Team that the Moraga Fire Marshall will be back on campus to check fire safety compliance in the residence halls. They will be accompanied by Facilities Services staff members and residents will be notified via email prior to their buildings inspection.
Here are some of general fire safety compliance guidelines:
• Discontinue use and remove extension cords & multi-tap adaptors (non-UL listed)
- Additionally, make sure surge protectors are not overloaded, and that extension cords are not being plugged into other extension cords
- Possible Solution: The surge protectors that can be used for non large appliances (refrigerators or microwaves) like cell phones etc. need to have a reset button or similar like below
• Remove candles and wax hot pots
• Remove non-battery decorative and string/holiday lighting
- Only battery powered string lights are permitted
• Ensure all fire safety equipment (smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, etc.) are not obstructed, covered, or have any items hanging from them
Thank you for your continued cooperation in ensuring SMC is fire safety compliant. We anticipate re-inspections a few weeks after the initial inspections to follow up on any violations they noted, but will re-notify the building when we are made aware of this. Campus Housing will be working with Facilities and the Fire Marshall post-inspections to assist with educating residents on fire safety requirements and areas of improvement.
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Toilet Paper is Available
If you are in need of toilet paper, you are welcome to stop by the Office of Residential Experience, Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM to pick up supplies.
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Did you know we offer Xfinity On Campus to residential students?
For XFinity On Campus Streaming Log into
https://xfinityoncampus.com/ with your SMC Email ID and single sign-on password. You can also download the XFinity Stream App to watch from most devices!
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Facilities Work Order Requests
Is something broken or not working properly in your residential space? Are you noticing pests or moisture in your room? Make sure to submit a work order!
As a reminder make sure to store food properly in air tight containers to avoid ants and other pests!
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Need to talk? Need medical assistance? TimelyCare is always available!
Who can use TimelyCare? Any enrolled undergraduate or graduate student.
What services are available?
• MedicalNow - 24/7, on-demand medical care.
• TalkNow - 24/7, on-demand emotional support.
• Scheduled Counseling - Select the day, time, and mental health provider
of your choice. (12 visits per year)
• Scheduled Medical - Select the day, time, and medical provider of your choice.
• And more!
How much does a visit cost? TimelyCare services are available at no additional cost to students.
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Office of Residential Experience | reslife@stmarys-ca.edu | 925-631-4236
Campus Housing | housing@stmarys-ca.edu | 925-631-4241
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