Office of Residence Life

55th Street
Move-In Guide
Essentials for Living On Campus
Fall 2019

Marymount Manhattan College

55th Street Residence Hall
231 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022

QUALIFY FOR EXPRESS CHECK-IN — SEE PAGE 5 FOR DETAILS

 3 Welcome to Marymount Manhattan College
4 To Do List
5 Check-In Dates and Times
6 About Your New Home
7 Furniture Policy
8 MMC Shopping List
9 Technology & Amenities
10 Important Policies
11 Bed Bugs & Tuition and Renter’s Insurance
12 Placement Information
13 Roommate Conversation Starters
14 Move-In Day Process
15 Residence Hall Map
16 Directions
17 FAQs About Move-In Day
18 After You Arrive
19 Important Housing Dates
20-21 Area Guide
22 Contact Us
23-24 Medical Consent, Insurance, and Emergency Form
25 Housing Contact Signature Page
26 Intentionally Left Blank (for printing purposes)
27-28 Immunization Form

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 WELCOME TO
MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE HOUSING!
As a student at MMC, you are a member of an academic community.
Your living environment is a community as well. As such, we hope that
you choose to share aspects of yourself by participating in a variety of
experiences and group events. Being a part of the residential community
will allow you to learn a great deal about yourself and others. Your
college experience can be greatly enhanced by your out-of-classroom
and community involvement.

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE

June 2019

Dear Marymount Housing Applicant:

We have received your application and deposit for MMC Housing for the 2019-20 academic year, and are thrilled you have decided to
join the MMC Residential Community. Moving into a residence hall, whether you’re new to college, new to Marymount Manhattan
College, or new to the residence hall, is the beginning of an exciting chapter in your life.

To make your transition easier, the Office of Residence Life staff have developed this guide to help answer all your questions before
you even pack your bags. More info about our residence halls is also available online at www.mmm.edu/residencelife.

You will receive your room number, mailbox number, and roommate information in the first week of August. You must complete the
three steps on the next page to get this information on time.

Begin making plans for your assigned Move-In date at the end of August. You will find the Move-In schedule located on page 5. We
look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,

Mike Zakarian
Director of Residence Life

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 DO THIS NOW!
In order to receive your room assignment, you must :
1. Register for a full-time course load (12 or more credits)
All housing students must be registered full time.
Any questions concerning registration should be addressed to the Office of Academic Advisement at 212-774-0568.
2. Pay in full for tuition and residence fees by July 22, 2019
Payment can be made by check or credit card, through financial aid, or by making arrangements for a payment plan.
Any questions concerning payment should be addressed to the Center for Student Services at 212-517-0500.
3. Return your:
 Medical Consent, Insurance, and Emergency form
 Immunization form
 Contract Signature Page (if under 18)

Expedite your check-in by returning both pages of the Medical Consent, Insurance, and Emergency Information form
(pages 23-24) to the Office of Residence Life as soon as possible. All current medical and insurance information must be on
file prior to check-in. This is separate from the immunization records required by Student Affairs.
Please fax the paperwork in this packet to 212-517-0665, email a PDF to
ResidenceLife@mmm.edu, or mail it to:
Office of Residence Life
221 East 71st Street
New York, NY 10021

Room assignments will be emailed the first week of August.

Please note: Acceptance of Marymount Manhattan College housing signifies an agreement

to abide by all rules and regulations as put forth in the Marymount Manhattan College Housing
Contract, the Resident’s Guide to Community Living, and the student handbook.

These can be found online at www.mmm.edu/offices/residence-life/files-and-forms.php

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 55th STREET RESIDENCE HALL

MOVE-IN DATES & TIMES

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
participating in the full week of orientation

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 Note: For students and families arriving on

Saturday, we ask that you please be
LAST NAMES BEGINNING A-L courteous to our Sunday arrivals by limiting
8 am to 11 am A-D your use of the elevators and planning
shopping trips after 4 pm on Sunday.
11am to 2 pm E-H
1:30 pm to 4 pm I-L

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
NAMES BEGINNING M-Z
8 am to 11 am M-Q
11am to 2 pm R-S
1:30 pm to 4 pm T-Z

TRANSFER STUDENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 Parent Orientation
9 am to 11 am Last name beginning A-L
11 am to 1 pm Last name beginning M-Z Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
August 23-25
CONTINUING STUDENTS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 4-6 PM
9 am to 12 pm All continuing students
Be on the lookout for more info!

EXPRESS CHECK-IN PROCESS

Students can expedite the check-in process by completing and returning two forms prior to August 10:
 Medical Consent, Insurance, and Emergency form (pages 23-24) Forms can be mailed to:
Residence Life, Marymount Manhattan College
 Housing Contract Signature Page (page 25)
221 East 71st Street
if you were under age 18 when you applied to housing
New York, NY 10021
Make sure your account has been settled. Scan & email forms to: residencelife@mmm.edu
Students with unpaid accounts will be unable to move in.

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 ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME
Apartments at 55th Street vary in size, housing between four and seven residents in two-bedroom units. Each bedroom can
accommodate between two to four people, depending on the size of the apartment. At the time a resident first occupies a room, it will
be clean and properly organized with appropriate furnishings. Each individual residence hall space is furnished with a bed, desk,
dresser, and closet/wardrobe for each occupant and all windows have blinds.
Room Furnishings
Your assigned space - regardless of apartment size - will come with a bed including mattress, desk, dresser, and closet or wardrobe
space. 55th Street has begun to convert from all wooden furniture to metal-framed beds with wooden accessories. The metal-framed
furniture allows for a few extra inches of space in the rooms; eventually all rooms at 55th Street will contain this new design.
 Beds are regular twin size and are designed to be low height, mid-height, lofted, or bunked. Many rooms at 55th Street were
designed with lofted or bunked beds, and we have de-lofted/de-bunked where possible. After all roommates in your room have
arrived, you may move the furniture in your room. Lofted beds are approximately 5 and a half feet high at the bottom of the
mattress. Bed heights that can be changed can only be adjusted by MMC Facilities staff and this can be done by submitting a
maintenance request through Building Link. We will have limited Facilities staff on-site to assist during move-in. The space below
the lofted bed is wide enough for both the desk and dresser to fit (this is our standard setup for lofted beds). Bed ends are
designed to be used as ladders for lofted or bunked beds. Ladders and safety rails are available for every lofted and bunked bed.
 Desk and Chair are available for each resident. They have a back panel and a bookshelf above the desk section.
 Dressers have either three drawers (about 3 feet wide by 2 feet long), four drawers (about 3 feet wide by 2 feet long) or six
drawers (about 2.5 feet wide by 2 feet long).
 Closet spaces are approximately 2.5 feet wide and 2 feet deep. They have a shelf approximately 6 feet up, and have a clothing
rod for hangers. Closets do not have covers; if you wish to hang something to
section off your closet, you should get a tension rod which would work for a space
about 2.5 feet wide. Some students will have a free standing wardrobe as a closet See it again:
that has comparable dimensions to closet spaces. Wardrobes do have doors.
 All windows have blinds. Student rooms are not carpeted, but you may bring rugs.

Floor Plans https://tinyurl.com/MMC55Tour

There are many different floor plan layouts for the 55th Street Residence Hall. When
you receive your room assignment in August, you may see the layout of your specific
room at https://www.mmm.edu/offices/residence-life/55th-street-floor-plans/.

Common Areas
55th Street apartments have a kitchen with a full-size refrigerator and freezer, a microwave, stovetop burners, and a sink, along with
plenty of cabinet space. Your common area will have a table and chairs. The shape of the table depends on the size of the room.
Bathrooms have a shower and bathtub, toilet, sink, and a mirror with sections of shelves behind it. Larger rooms with more occupants
have either a mirrored vanity sink in the common area, or a second bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and shelves. The shower has a
rod, but hooks and a shower curtain are not provided.
Our residence halls are BYOTP (bring your own toilet paper - one ply please).

Decorating Your Room

We encourage you to decorate your room to reflect your personality and style. Use fun-tack or painter’s tape instead of nails or tacks
for hanging items on the walls—we do charge fines for holes and chipped paint. Command strips or 3M hooks also work so long as
you remove them carefully.

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Public Furniture
FURNITURE POLICY
Lounge and public area furniture and equipment are for
everyone’s use. Residents will be charged a $25/day fine for
furniture removal from the public areas.

Removing Furniture
The furniture provided in your room needs to stay in your room.
You should not remove mattresses, chairs, bed pieces, or other
furniture items provided from your room. These items may not
be exchanged, replaced, or brought to other rooms in the
building, so if you ask Facilities to take your loft down, keep your
bed pieces in your room.

Bringing Furniture
For health and safety reasons, students are prohibited from
bringing their own furniture into the residence halls.
Residence Life reserves the right to modify or add to this list at
any time. Additional furniture items found within the residence
hall will be removed and discarded. Residents responsible for
the items will be charged a $100 fine per item.

Prohibited furniture includes: Acceptable furniture includes:

 Upholstered furniture  Butterfly, papasan, or tailgate chairs with nylon
 Untreated wood furniture seats (no stuffing) that can be folded up
 Futon couches or chairs  Metal or plastic shelves no larger than 48” tall
 Bean bags  Plastic storage bins
 Pillow chairs  Office or rolling chairs
 Pillows longer than four feet
 Any furniture containing cushions or stuffing For more information and examples of what
(including butterfly chairs and papasan chairs) to bring and what to leave at home, check out
 Mattress toppers thicker than 3” our boards! www.pinterest.com/mmcreslife
 Outside loft kits
 Halogen lamps, octopus lamps, or sunlamps

Rearranging Your Room

Due to the staggered move-in schedule we ask all residents and families to leave the bedrooms as
they are to allow all residents to have equal say in the set up of the room. It is important that you
do not rearrange the furniture until all residents have moved into the bedroom. Once all
members of the bedroom have moved in you are free to talk about how to rearrange the room with
everyone’s input. Furniture cannot block the PTAC (air/heating) unit, and furniture should not be
stacked except on Floors 22-25 and 30-32, where dressers can be stacked two high.
Residents who move items before all roommates arrive will be charged a $150 improper check-in
fine and will need to return the furniture to the original set up.
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 MMC Shopping & Packing Checklist
Provided in your room: SAVE MONEY
Regular twin bed and mattress  Really, what are you going to do with four shower curtains?
Desk and chair  Before you buy common area items like dishes and
Dresser  trash cans, check with your roommates to see what
they’ll share and if you can split up common items.

55TH STREET RESIDENCE HALL

Closet space 
LAUNDRY Suggested Items
Wireless Internet access 
Laundry bag or basket
Cable TV access 
Laundry supplies
Check out our boards!
For more information and examples of what to bring & Iron with automatic shut off
what to leave at home, check out our boards on Pinterest! Small ironing board
www.pinterest.com/MMCResLife Clothes hangers
MMC SHOPPING CHECK LIST Closet covering
SLEEP Suggested Items STUDY Suggested Items
Regular twin sheets Desk lamp
Twin mattress pad and mattress cover Waste basket
Pillow(s) Surge protector/power strips
Comforter or blankets Desk supplies
Alarm clock KITCHEN Suggested Items
Fan Large waste basket and bags
ORGANIZE Suggested Items Coffee maker and other appliances
Under the bed storage Dishes and silverware
Plastic storage bins or crates Food storage containers
Bulletin or dry erase board Pots and pans
Over the door mirror PERSONAL Suggested Items
Gentle adhesive (3M or painters tape) Headphones
for hanging decorations Umbrella
Cleaning supplies, broom /dustpan Slippers
BATHROOM Suggested Items Medications
Towels & washcloths Computer
Bathrobe TV with QAM tuner for HD reception
Toiletries
Hair dryer or other items LEAVE AT HOME
Shower curtain and rings Cable splitters Bean bags & ottomans
Extension cords Weapons
Rug
Wireless routers Fireworks
Small waste basket
Halogen, octopus, & sun lamps Lighter fluid
One– ply toilet paper Illegal drugs/paraphernalia Spray paint
Plunger Alcohol and paraphernalia Pets
Wooden book shelves Hot plates
Bathroom storage bins: all floors except
Futon couches or chairs Mini-fridges
25, 29, and 30. Ex: drawer cart,
Furniture with cushions/stuffing Flushable wipes and tampons
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Hoverboards 5.19
 TECHNOLOGY AT 55th STREET
Cable TV Internet
Each bedroom at 55th Street has one cable jack which can Wireless Internet is available in all areas of the 55th Street
accommodate one TV per bedroom. There are no cable jacks in Residence Hall. Students may also bring their own Ethernet
the common areas of apartments. Cable splitters are not cords.
allowed. 55th Street has Basic Cable Plus through Spectrum
Connecting: For Windows & Mac: You will need to install the
with 50 channels. To receive HD channels, you must have a TV
network security key as well as antivirus software. Once
that has a QAM tuner. You will need to perform a channel scan
connected to MMC55W, please open your browser and connect
from the TV menu when using your television for the first time.
to a non-Marymount page and follow instructions.
Televisions are not provided. There are TVs in the 22nd and
You will need your MMC username and password to login.
32nd floor lounges.
Video game consoles will need to be registered to access the
IDs network by contacting IT at techsupport@mmm.edu with the
MMC is excited to launch our new our new mobile ID system so following information: MAC Address, Console Type, Name,
you can now access your ID on your phone. Be sure to MMC ID Number, and Room Number.
Download the TouchNet Mobile App. If you have any questions,
please contact the IT Help Desk at 212-517-0580 or Phone
at Techsupport@mmm.edu. There are no landline phones in the residence hall. Students are
notified of deliveries and guests via an in-room security call box.

OTHER AMENITIES
Fitness Center
Located on the second floor, the Fitness Center is open 24 hours a day and is
free for all MMC students. Shirts, shoes, and headphones (if listening to music)
are required.
Whether you choose to get your heart rate up on one of the treadmills, stationary
upright and recumbent bikes, or elliptical machines, or lift weights using our
dumbbells, resistance bands, medicine balls, or all-in-one machine, you’ll find
plenty of fitness options just an elevator ride away.

RA Office
The RA Office is open each night from 8:30 pm to midnight, and is your spot to
submit guest request forms, get information and ask questions, or check out a
board game or DVD.

C-Store
The C-Store is our on-campus convenience store which works on our Dining
Dollars program. Drinks, snacks, and ready-to-eat foods are available for
purchase using your Dining Dollars card, along with ingredients for meals you can
make in your kitchen. The C-Store also carries toiletries, school supplies, and
cleaning supplies. And lots of ice cream!
Laundry
The laundry room is located on the second floor and is open 24 hours a day. Machines operate on a reusable card system, which is
different from your student ID. Cards can be purchased and refilled in the laundry room using cash or credit card.

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 IMPORTANT POLICY INFORMATION
Overnight Guest Policy
When planning ahead for visits from parents, family, and friends, it is important to remember some basics of our overnight guest policy.
 No overnight guests until Monday, September 9 – this includes family members
 All roommates must approve an overnight guest
 One resident can only have six overnight guests per month (two guests for two nights = four nights used)
 No guest can stay for more than six consecutive nights
 No more than two overnight guests per person
 No more than three overnight guests per apartment each night
 No one under the age of 18 may be an overnight guest
 Overnight guest requests for siblings aged 16-17 can be submitted via the Sibling Guest Request Form at least 7 days prior to a
visit; see a Residence Director for more information.
 All guest requests must be submitted by 11 pm the night of the guest’s arrival (10:30pm on Tuesday’s)
 The last night of overnight guests is December 8 in the fall, and May 10 in the spring.
For more information and guidelines, please see the Resident’s Guide to Community Living or ask a staff member.

Alcohol Policy
Marymount Manhattan College expects all students to acknowledge, understand and abide by the rules and regulations of the
College, as well as federal and state laws regarding the use, sale and distribution of alcohol.

Our Alcohol Policy prohibits: Consequences of violations may include:

 Any individual, regardless of age, to possess,  $100 Fine
consume, and/or be in the presence of alcoholic  Parent/Guardian notification (if under 21)
beverages in or around the residence halls.
 Conduct Probation
 Public intoxication.
 Online training module
 Deliveries of alcohol to the residence halls from  Meeting with Director/Assistant Director if applying to January
outside sources. or summer housing
 Residents will be held responsible for the  Permanent housing removal (no refund of housing charges)
actions of their guests.
 Ineligible to live in housing for 1 academic year
 Restriction from residence halls

Illegal Drug Policy

It is the goal of Residence Life to provide students with an atmosphere that supports their academic progress. The Office of Residence
Life will take necessary actions to ensure the environment remains secure and productive. We expect all students to acknowledge,
understand, and abide by the rules and regulations of the College, as well as federal and state laws regarding the use, sale, and distri-
bution of illegal drugs. Possession or use of controlled substances is prohibited. Possession of drug paraphernalia including but not
limited to blunt wrappers, pipes, hookahs, homemade smoking devices, and non-prescribed medication or syringes, is a violation of
this policy. Prescription medication that is not in the original, labeled prescription bottle and prescribed to the student in possession of
the medication will be confiscated. Synthetic marijuana is prohibited. The smell of marijuana can be considered evidence and justify a
room search. For your own protection, please remove yourself from a situation where drugs are being used. The sale or distribution of
a controlled substance is prohibited. Illegal drugs found in quantities of 25 grams or more will result in police involvement.

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 — Important Information —
Bed Bugs
In New York City, bed bugs are unfortunately common and can be picked up in places other than just beds-such as department
stores and movie theaters. While an inconvenience, bed bugs are harmless and do not indicate that a student is unsanitary or
has done something wrong. The first sign of a bed bug is often a rash or bite mark and blood spots on linens. Bed bugs are the
reason we restrict certain items in the halls. These include wood items, chairs, body pillows or items with extra stuffing. These
are perfect homes for bedbugs and by not allowing these items in the buildings it reduces our chance of having a case of bed
bugs.
What you can do:
· Don’t bring items from the street into the hall. Even if things look “clean” it doesn’t mean they are.
· Bring a mattress cover for your regular size twin mattress.
· Wash new clothes in hot water and dry in high heat immediately upon purchase.
· If you suspect you may have bed bugs, immediately alert a Residence Life staff person.

Renters Insurance
While MMC does not require residents to have or obtain renter’s
insurance, many residents and their families choose to
purchase a separate insurance policy, or verify coverage under
a current homeowner’s policy.
In the unlikely event of a fire, theft, water damage, or natural
disaster, Marymount Manhattan College does not accept
responsibility for any damage incurred to personal property.
This includes rugs, computers, books, and other personal items.
For this reason, the Office of Residence Life recommends each
resident invest in renter’s insurance. This is a way to protect the
resident’s personal property should unforeseen loss or damage
occur while in the residence halls.

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 PLACEMENT INFORMATION
Room Assignments
Housing assignment information will be sent to you via email on August 1st. Incoming First Year and Transfer students must submit
their $500 non-refundable deposit and housing application by Thursday July 18th in order to receive their room assignment.

If you have a roommate that you would like to live with, you must finalize your Roommate Group by Thursday, July 18th. Please
keep in mind that roommate requests must be mutual, and cannot be guaranteed. Any roommate modifications that are sent after
this date will not be granted. Even if you have selected a roommate group, you may be placed in a space with other students as
well. We do our best to keep your selections, but we reserve the right to make changes as move-in day approaches.

Bed Assignments
When students receive their room assignment, it will also include their bed assignment. It is important for you to stay in your assigned
bed space. By staying with your assigned bed and bedroom it allows you to arrive for check-in without worrying about getting the
“good bed”. It is also helpful when we assess damages at the end of the year, since each resident will be responsible for any
damages to their assigned furnishings.

Roommate Information
The ‘Roommate Group’ section of the housing application online gives you the opportunity to view profiles of potential roommates and
become a “Group” so you can be placed together as a group. If you don’t have a potential roommate and wish to be randomly
matched with a roommate, you can skip Part 2 of the application ‘Roommate Group.’ While some students will request a roommate,
most will be matched by our office. We try to match students on as many of their preferences from their housing application as
possible.
 For a Group placement (Groups can have 2-7 members), create a Roommate Group and share your Roommate Code (unique
code listed at the top right of your application under your name) with each roommate you intend to live with. Each person must
confirm their participation in the group. If matches are not mutual between all roommates requested, we will be unable to place
students together.
 To select a potential roommate, search the profiles by clicking the ‘Search Resident Profiles’ to view other residents looking for a
roommate. The Roommate Group and matching profiles will remain open until July 18th.
Please keep in mind that while we cannot guarantee roommate matches, we try to grant roommate requests whenever possible.
While some students will request a roommate, most will be matched by our office. We try to match students on as many of their
preferences from their housing application as possible.

Students will receive roommate information on August 1. Most students will be tempted to look up their roommates on social media,
and while we understand the desire to get to know everything about new roommates, we suggest students call and talk to their new
roommates. Social media can be a poor representation of who a person is; talking is much better. We will not make room changes
based on information from online communities, nor for any reasons that are discriminatory in nature.

Gender Neutral Housing

At Marymount Manhattan College we seek to create a residential experience that is inclusive of all gender identities and gender
expressions. For students who do not fit into others’ expectations of gender presentations or identity, living in a residence hall where
room assignments are based on one’s sex isn’t comfortable or desirable. Out of our deep respect for the uniqueness and validity of
the self-perceptions of our students, we offer gender-inclusive housing options in the first year of on-campus housing.
Students must OPT IN to participate; if you are interested in gender neutral housing, you are open to living with a person of any
gender. You may select your own roommates. All requests must be mutual, and be submitted by July 18. If you sign up for gender
neutral housing and don’t have a request, we will match you based on your application preferences. MMC has offered a gender-
neutral housing option for students for several years, with success.
Traditional, same-sex room assignments are not always comfortable or appropriate for all students. As we strive to create an
inclusive and safe residential experience, offering gender-neutral housing both accommodates and respects the complexities of
gender identity. It also demonstrates our belief that every student matters.

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 ROOMMATE CONVERSATION STARTERS
We strongly suggest you contact your roommate(s) before you arrive at Marymount Manhattan College. There are many things to
discuss and coordinate, and living with a new person or group of people in a new place can present challenges. You and your
roommates may become friends right away, or it may take some time. Getting a head start on that relationship can make things easier
come late August.
The following are a few conversation starters that are helpful when you contact your new roommate(s):

About You
° hometown and high school ° music preferences ° what I’m like when I’m feeling down
° family life ° movie and TV favorites ° what annoys me
° friends at home ° willingness to lend items ° what makes me laugh
° school activities (computers, clothes, money) ° how I like to relax
° MMC major ° feelings about overnight guests ° how I handle stress
° morning person or night owl? ° particular habits ° what I’m like when I first meet people
° neat or messy? ° working during college ° what I’m most looking forward to

Once You’ve Had Time to Chat

° “An important similarity between us may be….”
° “An important difference between us may be…”
° “I think we might have to compromise on…”
° “I look forward to learning more about…”
° “We should talk more about…”

Roommates will not agree on everything, and that is okay. Having a basic understanding of each other’s needs helps build a
foundation for a good year together. In fact, the college encourages residents to complete a roommate agreement within the first few
days of moving on campus in an effort to establish a mutual consideration of roommate preferences.
The Resident Advisors (RAs) in your hall may also help you and your roommates with the transition to college life. RAs are students
who live with you in the residence halls at MMC and are trained to assist roommates with concerns or conflicts.
Despite all this preparation, keep in mind that sometimes room or roommate
assignments change from your initial assignment through Move-in Weekend
because of cancellations. Up-to-date assignments and roommate information
will be communicated to you via email.

How to Successfully Live With Strangers

 Talking = good  Be willing to compromise
 Post-It Notes = bad  Be courteous and respectful
 Be clear about what you need  Don’t take without asking

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 THE MOVE-IN PROCESS
Coordinating the arrival of 400-plus students in New York City can be quite a challenge, but we have a successful plan in place for the
big day!
Our building is located on 55th Street (which runs east to west) between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. On big move-in days the New York
Police Department will close parking on the right side of 55th Street from York Avenue (the farthest east avenue) to our building three
blocks away. (See map on the next page.)
Cars will begin lining up in the right lane along 55th Street and continue back as far as needed. When you arrive for check-in, plan to
start on 55th Street and York Avenue and travel towards the building until you see the line of cars with their hazard lights on. It is
important to remember that there are businesses along these blocks; please do not block entrances or exits.
We begin to unload vehicles at 8 am on freshmen move in days. When a car has reached the building, we will have our Resident
Advisors (RAs) come to the car with large bins and assist in unloading all your belongings. While this is happening, the student will be
inside the building getting their key, ID, and completing any necessary forms.

The check-in process can be expedited by participating in

55th Street Residence Hall
Express Check-In (see page 5 for details).
231 East 55th Street
Once your car is unloaded, it will need to be moved immediately. If you are planning to
New York, NY 10022
stay for awhile, there are a number of parking garages in the area. The RAs will take the
items to the room with the student and drop them off in the room/hallway.
Depending on where you are in line, this process can take some time. Everyone should plan to wait for one to two hours in line.
The most important thing you can bring to move-in day is patience! We will work to get students in their room as quickly as possible
and your patience and understanding will go a long way in making the day a success!
NOTE: This applies only to new student move-in days on August 25 and 26 .Transfer/continuing move-in days will have shorter lines,
a shorter wait period to unload, and fewer staff members assisting with move in.

SEE IT Want a sneak peak of what our

Move-in day looks like?
HAPPEN. Get tips and walk through the process:

http://tinyurl.com/movein55

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 RESIDENCE HALL MAP 55th Street Residence Hall
231 East 55th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

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SUTTON PLACE
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WHERE TO GO ON MOVE-IN DAY
Our building is located on 55th Street Cars will begin lining up in this lane
(which runs east to west) between 2nd along 55th Street and continue back as P Parking garage
and 3rd Avenues. On check-in days the far as needed. When you arrive for (non-affiliated, pay on your own)
New York Police Department will close check-in, plan to start on 55th Street
parking on the right side of 55th Street and York Avenue and travel towards the
from York Avenue (the farthest east building until you see the line of cars 55th Street Residence Hall
avenue) to our building about three with their hazard lights on. Please do 231 East 55th Street
blocks away. not block business entrances or exits.

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 DIRECTIONS
55th Street Residence Hall
231 East 55th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

FROM AIRPORTS
Take a NYC taxi or an Uber. JFK to Manhattan is a flat 55TH STREET RESIDENCE HALL

rate. LaGuardia to Manhattan is a metered fare.

Using public transportation is an option to reach the
55th Street Residence Hall from LaGuardia and JFK
airports. As bus and subway schedules change, we
suggest mapping your route with the most up to date
info on tripplanner.mta.info/.
If arriving in taxi, do not have the taxi pull up in the car
line. You may exit the vehicle and join the walk up line.

FROM THE WEST AND SOUTH OF NEW YORK CITY

Take the George Washington Bridge to Harlem River Drive South, which becomes the FDR Drive. From the FDR Drive exit at East
53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto E. 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving
past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street.

FROM CONNECTICUT
Take Route 95 South to Route 278 West to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. From the Bridge take the FDR Drive South exit. From the FDR
Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street.
Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street.

FROM UPSTATE NEW YORK

Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 87) South to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Rt. 278). From the bridge take the FDR Drive
South exit. From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn
left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the
street.
OR
Rt. 684 South to Hutchinson River Parkway to Rt. 278 West. Follow signs to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Rt. 278). From the Bridge
take the FDR Drive South exit. From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right
onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located
on the right side of the street.

FROM LONG ISLAND

Take the Northern State Parkway (Grand Central Parkway) to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. From the bridge take the FDR Drive South exit.
From the FDR Drive exit at East 53rd Street (exit #11). Bear right onto East 53rd Street. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto East 55th
Street. Continue driving past the Second Avenue intersection. The residence hall is located on the right side of the street.

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 FAQS ABOUT MOVE-IN DAY
If I move in last, how can I make sure I get the good bed?
Spaces within each room are assigned by a color code to each resident,
so beds, dressers, desks, and closet spaces are pre-determined for each
resident. It doesn’t matter when you arrive; you’ll still get your assigned
spot, so there’s no need to rush in.
I can’t make my time. Can I come earlier?
Residents may move in any time after their assigned time, but not earlier.
I am shipping my items from home. Can I have them waiting for
me when I arrive?
Due to the size of our mail room and the large quantity of packages
that we typically receive, we are unable to accept packages that arrive
before a student. To be safe, plan for packages to arrive one to two
days after your move in, and bring items you will need prior to that— Elevator Use at Move In
such as sheets for your bed—with you when you move in. We’ll be shuttling people and bins up to
When can I pick up my packages during Move-In days? rooms during our move-in hours. To make
this as smooth as possible, we’ll be running
Our package room will have restricted hours during move-in days.
the elevators manually to minimize stops. For
Residents will receive notification via email as to when they can pick up
this reason, we ask you to be courteous to
their packages during Move-In Weekend.
others moving in after you by limiting your
I plan to shop for items when I get to the city. Will I have to wait need for the elevators.
to get to my room?
There will be limited elevator access during the check-in process. To
facilitate our traffic flow, we ask that you wait until after 4 pm to return to
Elevator Etiquette
the hall with packages from shopping. If you return before 4 pm with large At all times, our elevators have a maximum
items, we will ask you to wait on the sidewalk until we can accommodate capacity of 10 people. With only two elevators
you in an elevator. This could be an additional hour wait. servicing up to floor 32, we recommend
If deliveries arrive before 4 pm, they too will be set on the sidewalk until following this guideline to avoid interruption of
after 4 pm. service for repairs.

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 AFTER YOU HAVE ARRIVED
Mandatory Floor Meetings
Your Resident Advisor will hold your first floor meeting on
the Sunday evening after you move in. All residents are
required to attend! The meetings will include detailed
information on the building amenities, Residence Life
policies, fire safety information, and general information
that all residents will need for a successful transition to
on-campus living. This meeting will encourage you to meet
your floor-mates and your Resident Advisor. Look for
postings on your floor for time and location.

Dining Dollars
All residential students are required to participate in the Dining Dollars program. On your
housing application, you selected a Dining Dollars amount. The amount you selected will be
available on your student ID when you arrive in August.

$1,350 – About 12 meals a week plus snacks Note:

$1,850 – About 16 meals a week plus snacks $1,350 per semester
$2,350 – About 20 meals a week plus snacks
is the minimum
amount required for
Dining Dollars can be used at the following locations: residential students.
Commons Café, Nugent Lounge Starbucks, C-Store, You can always add
and approved off-campus vendors. more if you need to!

Dow Zanghi Student Health Center

The Dow Zanghi Student Health Center is located on the first
floor of the 55th Street Residence Hall. The Health Center is
staffed with a physician's assistant, and can assist when a
student is feeling ill, needs a physical, or needs a vaccine. If a
student is in need of additional medical care, the Health Center
can coordinate with Mt. Sinai / Beth Israel Medical Center.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — 10 am to 6pm
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday — closed

Flu vaccinations provided on campus

Living in a communal environment places students at a higher risk for illness, including the flu. Flu vaccinations are not
mandatory for living in the residence hall, but are recommended. The Dow Zanghi Student Health Center offers a limited number
of low cost flu vaccinations each year. Students may also choose to get vaccinated at a doctor of their choice. More information will
be posted in the residence hall during move in. Vaccinations are provided on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies are gone.
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 IMPORTANT DATES
55th Street Resident Move-In August 24-25, Saturday-Sunday
Welcome Week August 26-30, Monday-Friday
55th Transfer Student Move-In August 27, Tuesday
55th Continuing Resident Move-In August 30, Friday
First Day of Class September 3, Tuesday
First Night for Overnight Guests September 9, Monday
First Day Room Change Requests accepted September 16, Monday
Thanksgiving Recess - College Closed November 27-29, Wednesday-Friday
Last Night for Overnight Guests December 8, Sunday
Last Day of Classes December 19, Thursday
Residence Halls close at noon December 20, Friday

Students must vacate the halls by noon on December 20.

Halls are closed from December 20 at noon until January 4, only reopening for approved January housing residents.
 Students who are registered for the Spring are not required to take all their belongings.
 Students not registered for the Spring semester must vacate their room and check-out.

January Session Check-In, starting at noon January 4, 2020, Saturday January Housing Rates
January Session: First Day of Class January 6, Monday
Early Bird: $250
January Session Ends January 31, Friday
Regular: $350

The Residence Halls are open during the January session for students who
submit the Winter Housing form and fee.

Spring Semester Move-In at 9 am January 30, Thursday

First Day of Classes February 3, Monday
Spring Break April 6-12, Monday-Sunday
Last Night for Overnight Guests May 10, Sunday
Spring Semester Ends May 21, Thursday
Residence Halls Close: Move Out by noon May 22, Friday
Commencement May 22, Friday
Graduates Move Out by noon May 23, Saturday

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 Area Guide
Restaurants
A+ Thai (Thai)- 2nd Avenue between 53rd and 54th Street
Angelo's (Italian) - 55th Street at 2nd Avenue
Blockheads (Mexican) - 51st Street at 2nd Avenue
Buttercup Bake Shop (Desserts) - 2nd Avenue between 51st and 52nd Streets
Chick-fil-A (Fast Food) - Lexington Ave between 57th and 58th Streets
Chipotle (Mexican) - 55th Street and 3rd Avenue
Chop’t (Salads) - 52nd Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenue
Grand Sichuan (Chinese) - 2nd Avenue between 55th and 56th Streets
P.J. Clarke’s (Traditional American) - 55th Street at 3rd Avenue
Midtown (Diner) - 55th Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues
Primavera Pizza (Italian)- 2nd Avenue between 53rd and 54th Street
Potbelly’s (Sandwiches) - 52nd Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues
Sprinkles (Cupcakes) - Lexington Avenue between 60th and 61st Streets
Groceries
D’Agostino - 1st Avenue between 52nd and 53rd Streets
Morton Williams - 1st Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets
Morton Williams - 2nd Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets
Whole Foods- 57th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

Household Retail
Bed Bath and Beyond - 61st Street at 1st Avenue
MAKE TRAVEL EASY!
The Container Store - 59th Street and Lexington Avenue
Home Depot - 59th Street at 3rd Avenue

Pharmacies
CVS - Lexington Avenue at 53rd Street MTA’s free Bus Time app tracks buses by GPS
Duane Reade - 3rd Avenue at 56th Street to show you the real-time location of buses.
Use your computer, cell phone, smartphone or
Subway Stations other tech device to get information about
E and M train - 53rd Street and 3rd Avenue when the next bus will arrive at your stop, even
6 train - 51st Street and Lexington Avenue if you are still at home, school, shopping, or
4, 5, 6, N, and R trains - 59th Street and Lexington Avenue dining.

F and Q trains - 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue

Bus Stops
Northbound - 3rd Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets (picks up from center island)
Northbound - 1st Avenue between 55th and 56th Streets
Southbound Express/Local - 2nd Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets
Crosstown - 57th Street at 3rd Avenue

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 Area Guide
Banks
ATM in 55th Street is independent and unaffiliated with any bank
Bank of America - 3rd Avenue at 54th Street
Bank of America - 3rd Avenue at 59th Street
Capital One - 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street
Capital One - 3rd Avenue at 59th Street
Chase Bank - 3rd Avenue at 56th Street
HSBC - Lexington Avenue at 57th Street
TD Bank - 3rd Avenue at 53rd Street
TD Bank - 3rd Avenue at 57th Street
Wells Fargo - 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street
Wells Fargo - 3rd Avenue at 58th Street

Hotels

40s
Wyndham Midtown 45 205 E. 45th Street 212-867-5100
Marriott East Side Hotel 525 Lexington Avenue 212-755-4000
Westin NY Grand Central 212 E. 42nd Street 212-490-8900

50s
Fifty Hotel & Suites by Affinia 155 E. 50th Street 212-751-5710
Benjamin Hotel 125 E. 50th Street 212-715-2500
Courtyard by Marriott 866 3rd Avenue 212-644-1300
Four Seasons 57 E. 57th Street 212-758-5700
The Lombardy Hotel 111 E. 56th Street 212-753-8600
The Kimberly Hotel 145 E. 50th Street 212-755-0400
Doubletree Metropolitan 569 Lexington Avenue 212-752-7000

60s
Bentley Hotel 500 E. 62nd Street 212-644-6000
Hotel Plaza Athenee 37 E. 64th Street 212-734-9100

70s
Mark Hotel 25 E. 77th Street 212-744-4300
The Surrey 20 E. 76th Street 212-288-3700

80s
Franklin Hotel 164 E. 87th Street 212-369-1000

90s
The Marmara Manhattan 301 E. 94th Street 212-427-3100

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 We look forward
to seeing you in August!

Contact Us
Questions? First, check our website! Many answers to frequently asked questions are
located at www.mmm.edu/residencelife.
If you don’t see what you’re looking for online, feel free to contact us:
Email residencelife@mmm.edu
Phone 212-774-0740
Fax 212-517-0665
Web www.mmm.edu/residencelife

Office Hours
In the summer, the Office of Residence Life is open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through
Thursday. The college is closed on Fridays.
During the academic year, you can reach us Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Get Social! @MMCResLife

FOR THIS PACKET AND MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MMM.EDU/RESIDENCELIFE
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RETURN this form to the Office of Residence Life to expedite your Move-In!
Marymount Manhattan College

MEDICAL CONSENT, INSURANCE, AND EMERGENCY FORM

Student’s Name: Cell phone: _________________________________
Date of Birth: ____/____/____ Age: _________ Gender: ___________________________________
Permanent Address:
Street Address
_____________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Home Phone

PERSON TO CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Name: Relation to Student:

Address:

Phone Numbers: cell: home:

AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSENT TO TREATMENT OF A MINOR

(For all students under the age of 18 years)

I/We, the undersigned, parent(s)/guardians of (student above), a minor, do hereby authorize medical staff to administer
any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care which is deemed
advisable by and is to be rendered under the general or special supervision of any physician and surgeon licensed under
the provisions of the Medical Practice Act.

__________ ________
Signature & Date Date Signature Date

Phone Number Phone Number

HEALTH INSURANCE

Marymount Manhattan College requires all resident students to have health insurance.
If you have your own insurance:
Name of Insurance Carrier:
Policy or Group Number: ID/ Member Number:
Expiration Date _____________ (if applicable)

I will be enrolling in the Student Health Plan, and do not have any Plan details at this time.

PLEASE NOTE: This information is for Residence Life purposes only. To enroll in or opt out of the College Student Health Plan,
please visit the Counseling and Wellness Center webpage or call 212.774.0700.
RETURN TO: 221 East 71st St., NY, NY 10021 or residencelife@mmm.edu or fax: 212.517.0665
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MEDICAL HISTORY OF (student name)_________________________________________
The information on this form will be used when a student needs medical attention and to identify campus resources which may be
helpful to the student. It is maintained in the Office of Residence Life. As much as possible, only persons who need to see this
information will have access to it. This information is not shared with students’ roommates or friends and does not become part of
educational records.

1. Are you currently under the care of a health professional? No ________ Yes ________ If yes, for what reason?

2. List all medications you are currently taking:

3. List all medications to which you are allergic: ___ ______ _________

4. List any other allergies: ___________________________________________________ ______________________

5. Check any of the following that you have had, or are subject to at the present time. If any further information is necessary, please
use additional sheets.
o Asthma o Hernia/Rupture o Psychosis
o Alcohol Abuse o Hepatitis o Rheumatic Fever
o Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder o Infectious Mononucleosis o Rubella
o Bi-polar Disorder o Intestinal Parasite Infection o Scarlet Fever
o Diabetes o Joints, disease/injury o Sinus Trouble
o Digestive Upsets o Kidney disease/trouble o Skin Trouble
o Dizziness o Leukemia o Sore Throats, frequent
o Drug Abuse o Major Depression o Swelling of feet/ankles
o Ear, infection or draining o Measles o Tonsillitis
o Eating Disorders o Meningitis o Tuberculosis
o Encephalitis o Menstrual Problems o Urinary Tract Infection
o Epilepsy o Mumps o Urinary Difficulty
o Fainting/Blackouts o Ob/Gyn Conditions o Varicose Veins
o Hayfever, recurrent o Paralysis o Visual Difficulty
o Headaches o Panic Disorder o Vomiting, repeated
o Head Injury o Pleurisy o Weight gain
o Hearing Difficulty o Pneumonia o Weight Loss
o Heart Disease o Polio
o Heart Murmur o Psychiatric Hospitalization

6. Please explain any of those checked above: _______________________________ __ _____________________

________________________________________________________________ _______ _______________________

7. Do you have any other medical problem or disability? (Please describe.)

8. Do you have a clinic or doctor to visit in Manhattan when you are ill? No _________ Yes ___________

If yes, please name:

9. List any surgical operations or serious accidents you have had with dates:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

10. Please describe your general state of health now: _________________________________________________

RETURN TO: 221 East 71st St., NY, NY 10021 or residencelife@mmm.edu or fax: 212.517.0665
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(Only if under 18 at the time of applying for housing)

By electronically signing this agreement, you will be responsible for all housing fees and a
minimum of $1,350 in Dining Dollars per semester.

2019-2020 Housing Contract Agreement

Please read the contract carefully and retain a copy for your records.

This is an excerpt of the Terms and Conditions:

By submitting a non-refundable deposit, students are agreeing to reside in the residence halls for the entire academic year, and agree to
the terms outlined in the Housing Contract. The terms of this contract remain in effect if a student’s status changes to part-time during
the course of the year. Students who are removed from either the College or the residence hall as a result of disciplinary or illegal
actions remain responsible for charges for the entire academic year. The student’s financial obligation to the school for the residence hall
assignment cannot be cancelled for any reason other than a complete withdrawal from the College. Depending on the date of the
withdrawal, students may be responsible for a portion of the residential financial obligation or up to the entire amount. The College
prioritizes housing preferences in accordance with deposit date, and upon full payment of the semester’s housing charges. Failure to
meet a student’s preference does not release the student from this contract. Acceptance of the application does not guarantee housing.
Students must adhere to the timeline set by the Office of Residence Life.

You are signing a contract for housing for the 2019-2020 academic year. Upon submitting your application and non-refundable deposit,
you are bound to the contract, and you will be responsible for housing costs for the entire academic year. Finding less expensive
housing off-campus or failing to receive financial aid because of ineligibility are not valid reasons for contract release.

Students are obligated to fulfill the year-long contract with the Office of Residence Life as long as they are enrolled for classes at
Marymount Manhattan College, as outlined in Section 2 of the Housing Contract.

By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms and conditions, and that you
agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the College’s Residence Life policies. Further, you understand that housing assignments
are for a full academic year commitment (Fall and Spring Semesters) and are binding.

______________________________________ ___________________________________ _____________________

Student Name (Print) Student Signature Date

________________________
Date of Birth
If student is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must sign below.

______________________________________ ___________________________________ _____________________

Parent Name (Print) Parent Signature Date

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NOTE: only NEW RESIDENTS must fill out

the following immunization form on pages 27-28.

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