The Campus Experience Newsletter

🍭👻🎃 October 28, 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 10/29 - 11/11

Wednesday, October 29 - Ageno B 2nd Floor

Thursday, October 30 - Ageno B 1st Floor

Friday, October 31- Ageno C 2nd Floor

Monday, November 3 - Guerrieri West

Tuesday, November 4 - Guerrieri East

Wednesday, November 5 - Freitas

Thursday, November 6 - Thille

Friday, November 7 - Sabatte

Monday, November 10 - Syufy

Tuesday, November 11 - Ageno East & Aquinas 3rd Floor

Upcoming Events!

Join RHA and Campus Activities Board for a Trunk or Treat!

Come by for candy, snacks & fun!

Wednesday, October 29

7:30 - 9:00 PM

Chapel Plaza

Sponsored by the Student Enhancement Fee

Join RHA for a Haunted Pub!

Enjoy some complimentary spooky snacks and drinks available for purchase

Friday, October 31

6:00 - 9:00 PM

1928 Pub

Sponsored by the Student Enhancement Fee

Halloweekend is your ultimate Halloween celebration! Join Student Activities & Engagement for a spellbinding time featuring a live magician, tarot card readings, epic pumpkin smashing, custom airbrushed t-shirts, food, and so much more. Costumes encouraged, fun guaranteed!

This is event is sponsored by your Student Enhancement Fee.

Friday, October 31

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Dryden Hall

Campus Housing

Questions about Upcoming Breaks & Housing?

Thanksgiving Break Fall 2025

Thanksgiving Break takes place November 21, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Students can remain in their room during the Thanksgiving Break, but limited dining options will be available
Meal plans are not active during Thanksgiving Break
25-26 Dining Hours At-A-Glance
More Dining Information can be found on the Gael Dining Website Here

Click here for more information about upcoming breaks!

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.

Submit a work order here

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