As stated on the News Release website of Purdue University Calumet, “Construction of The University Village II, a $21.1 million, L-shaped structure with accommodations for 369 students in 99 furnished apartment units is taking place at the south end of campus.  It will be erected directly east of the original University Village, which also offers fully furnished apartment living and has been filled to capacity with a waiting list the past two years.”

We, in the Department of Housing and Residential Education, are truly excited about this new opportunity for on-campus housing.  Our past and current residents have enjoyed the benefits of living on campus and also the amenities available in The University Village.  We look forward to providing additional housing opportunities to domestic and international students!

On Friday, February 29, J.D. and the international students from China made a second visit to Lafayette Elementary.  The international students answered questions about China, taught the students simple Chinese phrases, and also taught the students how to use chopsticks.  The Lafayette Elementary students truly enjoyed learning from the international students.  The international students who participated in the second school visit included: Teng Ma, Shangzhan “Daniel” Ding, Meng “Max” Ding, and Baoying Li.

The Director’s Challenge consists of fourteen sessions.  Student interested in being involved in the Director’s Challenge will be required to enroll in the program at the first event in February.  If a student completes/participates in eight out of the fourteen programs (open study sessions do not count), the student will receive a free t-shirt and be invited to attend The Director’s Challenge Dinner. 

To view schedule of sessions, please click here: The Director’s Challenge Schedule.

For questions regarding The Director’s Challenge, please contact Chanda Hott, Director of Housing and Residential Education at extension 4150. 

Best wishes on a very successful semester!

Priority Placement is a traditional event that occurs every February in the first floor lobby of The University Village.  Priority Placement is an event specifically planned for the benefit of current residents of The University Village.  It is a time when current residents have one final opportunity to reserve a room in The University Village before new incoming residents have the opportunity to do so.  Priority is given to current residents to apply and complete a housing contract for the next academic year. 

Why is it important for current residents to participate in Priority Placement? 

It is important for current residents to participate in Priority Placement to ensure that they have a chance and choice in selecting their rooms for the 2008-2009 academic year.  If a resident misses the Priority Placement deadlines as outlined below, his/her housing contract will be considered for assignment as a new housing agreement.  The current resident’s housing contract will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis if submitted AFTER the Priority Placement deadline.  This means that he/she will NOT have an opportunity to reserve his/her current space for the 2008-2009 academic year.  If space is available on the first-come, first-served basis, the resident will be assigned the next available space.  

2008-2009 NOTED Exceptions – PLEASE READ - VERY IMPORTANT.  The Department of Housing and Residential Education has created a Living Learning Community within The University Village.  The designated area will be reserved for new, incoming students wishing to be a part of the Living Learning Community.  This information means that those currently living in the designated area WILL NOT be able to renew back to their space.  These individuals will be informed through a letter from the Director of Housing and Residential Education.  The individuals who will not be able to renew back to their spaces will have a separate day during the Priority Placement Process (Thursday, February 28th) to select another space in The University Village community.  We apologize for the inconvenience but believe strongly in the benefits students receive by residing in a Living Learning Community. It is the responsibility of the resident to… 

• Read all of the materials presented in the renewal packet.
• Follow the instructions as outlined in the information provided.
• Be familiar with the deadlines associated with the renewal process.
• Ask questions that he/she may have about the priority placement process.
• Complete the RENEWAL Housing Application.  The non-refundable fee of $20.00 is waived for all renewing residents.
• Submit the fully completed housing contract and your housing deposit will remain on file.
• Submit a completed immunization form to Student Health Services Center.
• Ensure that his/her student account is in good financial standing before Priority Placement and, again, prior to Friday, July 18, 2008.