Residence Life

Frequently Asked Questions

What is residence and community life all about?

Who will I live with?

When do I move in?

What should I bring?

What furniture is in the room?

How do I apply for housing?

What does the Welcome Week schedule look like?

Can I decorate my assigned room?

Who is the Residence Life staff?

What is there to do in the surrounding area?

Where do I do laundry?

Where can I find a schedule for the year?

VUSC is a Christian community of persons from a diversity of backgrounds and environments. However, we are all committed to growing and maturing together in Christ. We hope that you will find the challenge of the cultural, social, and economic differences at VUSC a stimulating factor in your development during your university experience.

We at VUSC believe that living on campus is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for growth that greatly enhances your educational experience. The university residence is a place for you to make lifelong friends, to study, to learn about people from other backgrounds and to kick back and enjoy the laughter and joy of your floor residents. The VUSC Residence Life Staff works hard to provide an environment that will be conducive to your optimum development.

Who will I live with?

When an applicant is approved for admission into VUSC, he/she will receive an acceptance packet from the Admissions Office. In this packet will be an "On Campus Housing Application" and a "Roommate Questionnaire" for the applicant to complete and return to the Admission Office. Some will request a friend as a roommate, and we will do everything possible to honor these requests. For those who leave the decision to us, we look at the completed "Roommate Questionnaire" to do our best in placing each student with a compatible roommate. Remember, part of the richness of joining the University community is the opportunity to meet new friends from diverse backgrounds.

When do I move in?

New students click here to view the Welcome Week homepage. 
Returning students return Monday, August 25th from 8am-5pm.

What should I bring?

We don’t expect you to bring everything on this list. You may want to wait until you find out what your roommate has before you bring any items on the optional list.

What furniture is in the room?

All residence hall rooms have extra-long twin beds and mattresses (which require extra-long twin linens). With the exception of Vanguard Centre, each residence hall room is also equipped with desks, desk chairs, and a dresser for residents to share. Each room has standard ceiling lamps. It is suggested that residents also purchase their own desk lamp for adequate lighting. Since space is limited, it is encouraged that residents wait until they move in and have a chance to meet their roommates before shopping for large storage items and other amenities for the shared room. There are many stores in the local area in which residents can purchase these items. Residence Life Staff provide convenient maps to the local stores and fun hang out spots when students move in.

How do I apply for housing?

Upon acceptance into the University, the Admissions Office sends an Acceptance Packet to new students. In this packet there is an "On-Campus Housing Application." Please fill this out completely and return it to the Admissions Office. We hope to soon have an online housing application for new students. Go to Housing Application Page.

What does the Welcome Week schedule look like?

Click here for the Welcome Week 2008 schedule.

Can I decorate my assigned room?

Residents soon begin to refer to their residence area as home. We want students to make their "home" attractive and comfortable; however, the room must be left in the same condition as when students first moved into it. Walls are not to be painted or wallpapered. Avoid using nails or an equivalent. Non-stripping adhesive hangers can be used quite effectively for hanging most decorative items. All damages to the room are the student’s responsibility, and repair/cleaning costs will be subtracted from the student’s Cleaning Damage Deposit or charged to the student’s account.

Who is the Residence Life Staff?

Residence Directors (RDs) are full-time University staff members whose chief task is to facilitate community life in the residence facilities. They are available for counseling and seek to build and strengthen the personal development and interpersonal relations among resident students. Each RD has the concern that VUSC residence living will be a pleasant and meaningful experience. The RDs are supervised by the Director of Residence Life.

Resident Assistants (RAs) are student leaders who live in the residence facilities and are present to assist the Residence Directors. They facilitate peer communications and see that a positive living/learning environment exists as free as possible of the disturbing elements which can hamper residence living. More information on the Resident Assistant page.

Where can I find a schedule for the year?

Click here to see the Year at a Glance.

Housing questions can be directed to the VU Housing Coordinator at (714)556-3610, ext. 4820 or by e-mail at allison.hesse@vanguard.edu. 

Where do I do laundry?

Each residence hall has its own laundry rooms with washers and dryers. The machines are serviced by WEB laundry systems. Click here for the WEB Laundry information sheet (this pdf document will open up in a new window).

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