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On-Boarding & Pre-Camp Information
Welcome to UARIZONA & Residential Education!
Welcome to your On-Boarding Orientation at UArizona! On-Boarding is our process for departmental orientation and departmental welcome. Below you can find all the information you will need to properly be On-boarded. This webpage contains required checklists, timelines, arrival forms, a preview of the July Training Schedule, and so much more. If you have any questions, please contact HSG-ResEdTraining@arizona.edu or a member of our committee. We are so excited to officially welcome you to our team here in Residential Education at UArizona!
To properly navigate each section, simply click on the title or the arrow to the right.
Preparing for your Arrival Form
To best support your arrival, we collect some information from via this Microsoft Form. Please click here to access the form.
📝Note: this is the same form you were sent in your first welcome email from Chiara and Chuck! Remember you need to send a selfie to Chiara and Chuck via email in addition to this form by the provided deadline in your email.
Dress Code Information
Working in Residential Living looks different across all Universities! We wanted to provide information to our dress code! Our dress code for employees can be found by clicking here. The summers in Tucson are extremely hot, dress accordingly and always ask around if you are unsure of what to wear to work in the summer!
📝Note: Non-Athletic Shorts are permitted in the summer!
Live-In Partner / Pet Policy
As you learned in our interview process, we do offer Pet Policies and Live-In Policies!
Pet Policy:
Yes, you can have a cat or a dog live with you! See the attached policy and agreement. If you have a pet, follow the instructions attached to this email, fill out and return the agreement to hdvilla@arizona.edu.
Live-in Policies:
Yes, you can have a domestic partner, spouse or children live with you. You will need to fill out and return the attached Live-In Partner Packet. Once approved, the person(s) living with you will be able to get a Catcard (our student and staff ID card), electronic access to the hall you live in, and the ability to purchase a parking permit. Return the completed packet toDaniel.
📝Note: all Pet Policy and Live-In Partner Policies go through Daniel Villa. The committee can answer questions, but it is requested that you reach out directly to Daniel for information and to submit your information.
Mailing Address Information
All live-on staff have a mailbox located at our graduate apartment complex, La Aldea. La Aldea is open year-round. The following address can be used to receive mail, packages and other address purposes. You are able to start sending items at any time and we will hold it for you.
Your New Mailing Address:
YOUR NAME (First and Last Name)
825 E 5th St
APT #PL-[# provided to you in your On-Boarding email]
Tucson, AZ 85719
You will need to report to La Aldea to pick up your mail keys with your on-boarding buddy when you arrive to campus so that you can access your mail. Larger packages will be in the mailroom and paper mail and smaller packages, are delivered to your mailbox.
📝Note: if you need to send packages prior to your arrival, you must communicate that with Chuck Stock at chuckstock@arizona.edu
End of Year Reports
An "End of Year" report serves as a document that provides a summary of a dorms academic year, specifically from the previous year. This document includes items such as, dorm layout/details, staff information, office information, location of specific areas, things that worked well, things that could improve, and so much more.
Your dorm end of year report will be emailed to you at a later date from your direct supervisor or someone from the committee.
Placement & Apartment Information
Your position is a live-in required position, thus you are provided an on-campus apartment. All apartments are furnished. You are able to bring your furniture and information related to your move will be asked on the Arrival form you submitted above.
📝Note: your apartment placement will be sent in your second on-boarding email. In the meantime, please let us know if you have any questions about your apartment!
Future Communications and Timeline
Throughout the next several weeks, we will be sending you a few different emails about a week a part from each one. Below you can find the upcoming communication content. Please note that this is subject to change, but we hope to not have any surprises in communication from us.
Email #1 Welcome!
Content in this email includes:
Introduction to Residential Education
Introduction of Committee/Co-Chairs
Arrival Form (including context for the questions asked)
Mailbox and Package Information (Pre-Move In)
Future Communication
Email #2 placement & supervision
Content in this email includes:
Introduction to Districts
Placement Information
Supervision Information
Apartment Information
Residential Organization Chart
Email #3 Planning your move & on-boarding buddy
Content in this email includes:
Introduction to Training Theme
Confirming Parking Information
Confirming Partner Policy
Confirming Pet Policy
Introduction to Buddy System & Buddy Contact Information
Overview of Important Dates
Email #4 Buddy introduction
Content in this email includes:
Introduction to your On-Boarding Buddy and Defining the On-Boarding Buddy Process
Email #5 meet your supervisor
Content in this email includes:
Introduction of Supervisor
District Information
End of Year Report
Training Schedule Preview
Residential Education Training for the upcoming academic year occurs annually in the month of July (on average 2-3 weeks). While more information about training will come at a later date, we wanted to provide an overview of the important dates for training.
Professional Staff Training Dates:
Week 1 of Training: Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12
Week 2 of Training: Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19
Week 3 of Training: Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26
Week 4: of Training: Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2
This week is less structured and used for mostly preparing for Student Staff Training which starts on August 5, 2024 and continues through August/Move-In.
Student Staff Training Dates:
Sunday, August 4: Lead Resident Assistant Move-In
Monday, August 5: All Resident Assistant Move-In & Lead Resident Assistant Training
Tuesday, August 6 - Monday, August 19: Student Staff Training
Tuesday, August 20 - Sunday, August 25: Move-In
Monday, August 26: First Day of Class