Important Semester Break Information

Vacating Instructions
As Stated in the Student Housing License Agreement, the residence halls will be closed during the semester break period. Rooms must be vacated by 7pm Friday, December 18, 2009. The last meal will be lunch on Friday, December 18. The halls will reopen at 12 noon on Sunday, January 24, 2010. Please note that the first meal served is breakfast on Monday, January 25, 2010.

Guests are Prohibited
Guests are not permitted during the break period. The University Police Department will be provided with a list of students authorized to remain in the halls. Unauthorized persons in or around the halls will be subject to arrest and/or university disciplinary action.

Tranfer, Vacates & Room Changes
Residents who requested a hall transfer or a cancellation of their License Agreement by November 20, 2009 deadline will be notified in writing by December 4, 2009. Please note that it is extremely doubtful roommates changing halls can be assigned together. Requests to change rooms within your current hall should be made to your R.A. by December 9.

Office Phone Service
During the break period, the Residence Coordinators will be on duty for emergency calls only.

Quiet Hours
Beginning Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 7pm, 24-hour quiet hour policy will be in effect for the benefit of students studying for final exams. Your coorperation is appreciated.


For more imformation, please contact:
Housing & Residential Life @ (562) 985-4187

Fall 2010 Freshmen Required to Live at the CSULB Dorms

Beginning Fall 2010, new incoming Freshmen are required to live at the CSULB dorms for an entire school year.

The requirement, developed by the Division of Student Services, was signed by President F. King Alexander. The Associated Students Inc. (ASI) held a meeting Wednesday in regards to the requirement. They proposed the change is to encourage a more residential campus as opposed to a commuter one.

The petition will be exempted for those 21 and older and students living at home with their parents or guardians. This exemption will also be made for students who are married, domestically partnered or legally dependent and students enrolled in less than five credit hours for the entire year.

"The biggest impact on the residential halls is students not being able to add classes. With less students in school, the less there are living at the dorms," said Jeane Caveness, Assistant Dean of students.

For more information, please contact ASI at (562) 985-4834.

Exciting Events for December :D

AMC Movie Night Out- 11/30 - 12/2

Enjoy a night out at the movies at the local AMC theatres. For only $7 you will get a ticket to a movie of your choice, a box of popcorn and a drink. Tickets sign-ups at dinner from 5 pm to 7 pm:

11/30 Monday RLC Dining Hall

12/1 Tuesday Residence Dining Hall

12/2 Wednesday Parkside Dining Hall

Stocking Stuffing for Seniors - 12/3

Join us from 9PM to midnight on December 3rd in the Parkside Dining Hall as we get together to decorate ornaments and stuff stockings for residents of Magnolia Royale Retirement Center. Even if you didn't sign-up you can show up to help and have a festive time.

K1 Speed (Go Karts) - 12/3

Join us for a night of speed! On December 3rd we will be heading out to K1 Speed in Torrance for a night of go karting. Cost is only $20.00. Sign up at dinner:

11/9 RLC Dining Hall

11/10 Residence Dining Hall

11/11 Parkside Dining Hall

Skiing and Snow Boarding - 12/4

Join us on Friday, December 4th as we will be heading to the mountains for a day of skiing and snowboarding. Cost is only $34 and $39 for trip and rentals. Transportation provided.

Sign-ups at dinner from 5 pm to 7 pm:

10/19 Monday at RLC Dining Hall

10/20 Tuesday at Residence Commons Dining Hall

10/21 Wednesday at Parkside Commons Dining Hall

MultiCultural Night - 12/7

Join us the night of Monday, December 7th, 9PM- 11PM over at the Pointe for Multicultural Night. Food, crafts, prizes, and entertainment will be provided. It's free and all residents are invited.

Spark of Love Charity Party - 12/9

Bring a new, unwrapped toy or monetary donation to brighten a child's holiday. We will be showing the movie Elf, decorating cookies and be entered into a raffle. All residents are welcome to attend.

Whale Watching - 12/11

Join us the afternoon of December 11th as we head out in a boat to go whale watching for the day. Cost is only @20.00. Sign up at Dinner from 5-7 PM:

11/16 RLC Dining Hall
11/17 Residence Dining Hall
11/18 Parkside Dining Hall

Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve Party - 12/12

Join us as we go to Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve taping of Happy New Year!. Cost is only $2.00. The event will be held on Saturday, December 12th. Sign-ups at dinner 5PM to 7 PM

11/30 Monday, at RLC Dining Hall

12/1 Tuesday at Residence Commons Dining Hall

12/2 Wednesday at Parkside Dining Hall

Karaoke Night

On Wednesday, December 9, 2009, the RLC will be hosting their first Karaoke Night of the semester!

Karaoke night will be held from 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. in the main room of the Pacific Hall, otherwise known as "The Island" to residents. This is a new event created by RLC resident Maria Herane.

Maria Herane is an international student from Chile, South America living at Residential Learning College. She loves to sing for fun and thought it would be a great idea for the RLC to hold a karaoke night.

All it takes is a few borrowed equipments such as a karaoke machine, microphones and speakers. Also a few residents are bringing record discs for the songs.

This is an opportunity for residents to sing their heart out! COME JOIN!