🍭👻🎃 October 21, 2025 🎃👻🍭

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Residential Cleaning Schedule!


As a reminder, the cleaning services for townhouse and suite-style housing is once per month. During these monthly cleanings, custodial staff will provide essential services such as bathroom cleaning, trash removal, vacuuming, and the replenishment of toilet paper and trash bags.


Cleaning Schedule for 10/21 - 10/31


Tuesday, October 21 - Claeys South 2nd Floor

Wednesday, October 22 - Claeys South 1st Floor

Thursday, October 23 - Claeys North 2nd Floor

Friday, October 24 - Claeys North 1st Floor


Monday, October 27 - Ageno A 2nd Floor

Tuesday, October 28 - Ageno A 1st Floor

Wednesday, October 29 - Ageno B 2nd Floor

Thursday, October 30 - Ageno B 1st Floor

Friday, October 31- Ageno C 2nd Floor

Upcoming Events!

Send a Boo Bag to a Friend is program sponsored by the Campus Experience at Saint Mary's College! There is no cost to participate or send a Boo Bag!


Please note: Boo Bags can only be sent/delivered to residential students. 


Last day to submit a request for a Boo Bag will be Monday, October 27 at 11:59 PM! 


Send a Boo Bag using this link!


Joins us for

Housing Sneak A'Peek!


Friday, October 24

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Check-in at Dryden


See rooms in:

Ageno B&C

Ageno East

Becket

Thille


Yoga Class & Açaí Bowls at the Recreation Center

Wednesday, October 22 5:30-6:30 pm


Enjoy an Açaí bowl with RHA, and make key chains and bracelets after attending yoga class!


Sponsored by the Student Enhancement Fee


Upcoming Liberal Arts Events

Sociology Department Open House

Wednesday, 10/22

4:00-5:30 PM

Garaventa 130


Join the Sociology Department for our Fall Open House! Meet faculty and students, learn about our courses and the new Nonprofit & NGO Studies minor, and enjoy some pizza while discovering what you can do with Sociology at Saint Mary’s.


English Fall Gathering

Wednesday, 10/29

1:20 - 2:35 PM

Hagerty Lounge


Come to our first gathering of the year dressed as your favorite literary author or character! 

Over lunch, we'll build community, hear from the faculty about spring course offerings, and learn about other departmental events planned for this academic year. 

We'll also have Halloween-inspired games and prizes. 

Please join us! 


Historical Halloween Party!

Friday, 10/31 | 12:30-2:30 PM

Museum of Art Patio


Please join the History Department, History Club, and Phi Kappa Phi for a Historical Halloween Party!


Historical Costumes Encouraged

Trick or Treat for Books


Lunch and treats will be served

All Are Welcome!



Saint Mary's Room Photo Contest

How did you decorate your room this fall semester? Show us for a change to win SMC merch from the Bookstore! 


To enter our Room Photo Contest, take three to five photos of your room, and send them to us via the survey link in our Bio. Please include your first and last name, residence hall, and room number in the survey. 


Tip: Clean rooms with made beds will have a much better chance of winning than others.

Participants will have thirteen days to enter, beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Any entry that does not follow college policies will be removed before the voting process begins. The top four entries from each category will be posted for Instagram followers to vote on to select the winners with the overall voted on by you through Instagram Polls. (Last names and room numbers will not be posted.)


Contest ENDS on October 20, 2025 at 11:59 P PST. One winner will be selected for each category listed. The winners will be announced on or after October 21, 2025 and will be contacted by the Office of Residential Experience from the reslife@stmarys-ca.edu email. 


Open only to US residents who are 18 or older at the time of entry. Eligible entrants who are under the legal age of majority in their state of primary residence (a “Minor”) must have a legal guardian’s permission to participate in the giveaway. By entering this giveaway, you agree you are at least 18 years of age or have received permission from a legal guardian. By entering this contest you also agree to allow SMC to use your photos for future promotional materials. Each prize consists of SMC merchandise. Odds of winning depend on the total number of total number of entries.The winners are not responsible for applicable state or federal taxes. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. By participating in this promotion, you agree to a complete release of Instagram from any claims. No purchase necessary.

Campus Housing

Questions about Upcoming Breaks & Housing?


Thanksgiving Break Fall 2025

Did you know we offer Xfinity On Campus to residential students?


 TV sets are able to be plugged directly into the wall and then be sure to perform an auto channel scan (from the setup menu of your TV) You should use the remote that came with your TV. There is no need for an individual cable box in your room.


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!


Facilities Services Work Order Requests

  • To submit a maintenance request please select Open a Ticket and the appropriate service from the catalog. For example: Maintenance and Plumbing
  • Select the green Request Service button to enter your request.
  • Enter your request by submitting the requested fields. Please be sure to select the blue button at the bottom of the screen to complete your request. 


Residential Reference Guide


This guide informs residents of Residential Experience & Campus Housing policies and procedures and provides detailed information on day-to-day living in the halls. As a resident, utilize this guide as a handbook to maximize your residential experience.



You can access the Residential Reference Guide online.

LOCKED OUT?

WHO TO CONTACT


* Contact your roommate/suite mates first*


Monday - Friday

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Campus Housing Office | Bottom Floor of Augustine

4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Campus Safety | 925-631-4282

8:30 PM - 8:30 AM | Residential Advisor


Saturday-Sunday

Residential Advisor OR Campus Safety (925-631-4282)


There is no charge for your first lockout | Any subsequent lockouts are $25.00

Post Office Hours

(Fall 2025)


Monday - Friday

10:00am till 4:00pm


Saturday 11am till 3pm

(starting 09/06/25)

no retail service only package pick up


Closed Sunday


Campus Dining Options

Oliver Hall


Monday-Friday

Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Lunch: 11 AM - 2:00 PM

Dinner: 4:45 PM - 8 PM



Saturday & Sunday

Brunch: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Dinner: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM


Sunday - Thursday

Late Night: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM


Cafe Louis

(Coffee Shop)


Monday-Friday

7:30 AM - 7:00 PM



Saturday

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM


Sunday

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Pub


Monday-Friday

Lunch: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

No Alcohol



Wednesday - Saturday

Full Service: 4:30 - 9:30 PM


Everyday App


With the Everyday app, you can:

  • Order what you want and have it ready when you want it at Cafe Louis.
  • Order with your dining dollars by connecting your campus meal plans.
  • Add your preferred payment methods, including contactless payment options.
  • View Oliver Hall menus.


We love that you're using the green boxes!


As a reminder, green boxes should be returned to their designated collection receptacles outside of Oliver Hall or outside of Cafe Louis. Green boxes should not be left on trash cans.


Please make sure to remove any remaining food out of your green boxes before returning!

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.

Need to get in touch?

Office of Residential Experience | reslife@stmarys-ca.edu | 925-631-4236


Campus Housing | housing@stmarys-ca.edu | 925-631-4241