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Message from the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Executive Director of University Housing
Michael Coakley

Dear Resident:

Welcome to, or back to, living on campus at one of the four ASU locations. We are excited that you have chosen to live with us and hope that you have a great experience this year. Whether you are living on the Tempe campus, the Polytechnic campus, the Downtown campus, or the West campus; one thing is common across the university, we want our residents to enjoy their stay with us and to have a successful year both academically and personally.

It is our sincere hope that you will take advantage of all the opportunities that exist for residential students to become engaged with your immediate residential community, your campus life, and the larger university. By attending ASU events on each campus; supporting the Sun Devils at sports events; taking a campus job; or volunteering for a leadership position, you will get so much more out of your collegiate experience.

We hope you will also take advantage of the myriad of academic and student services available on your campus in order to provide you with the strongest skill set academically.

Throughout the year, you will be receiving this electronic newsletter. Our intent is to make sure you are aware of all the opportunities and services available. The newsletter will also include the successes of your fellow residents.

Have a great Fall semester and enjoy your stay with us!

Michael J. Coakley
Associate Dean of Student Affairs and
Executive Director of University Housing
Arizona State University

See your community assistant to go to convocation with your floor---this is a must attend event for all new students and their families!

Congratulations! You have made a wonderful choice to attend ASU and are well on your way to an incredible collegiate experience full of academic opportunity and personal growth. We are excited to welcome you to Arizona State University and there is no better way to start your year than participating in Fall Welcome held August 15 – 19!

Fall Welcome is just what you need to start your first year off right at ASU! Fall Welcome is a prelude to the start of fall classes and is designed to assist students in their transition to ASU. Events are scheduled to acquaint students with campus resources, other students, and the involvement opportunities available on campus!

Some of the Fall Welcome events you will want to make sure to take part in include Passport to ASU, University New Student Convocation, Sparky’s Summer Shakedown and the Tiki Luau. Fall Welcome is an opportunity to meet other students in small and large group settings, all the while assisting you in your transition to ASU. Events are designed to be educational, informative, and fun.

So why should you go to Fall Welcome? Go because you want to meet new students, make friends, and get to know ASU. Go because you want to learn more about what ASU has to offer. Go because you want to make your experience at ASU the best it can be!

Residential Life extends a warm welcome as you begin your First Year Residential Experience. Being a member of the FYRE community is exiting and unique. The FYRE community consists of an interdisciplinary academic population, meaning that residents in your community will have a variety of academic interests. FYRE staff will provide resources and experiences to assist you in your transition from high school to university life, and in your journey towards graduation. Participation in FYRE events will promote a strong foundation for academic success and connection to your community.

This year the FYRE community consists of eight residence halls across campus: Manzanita, San Pablo, Palo Verde Main, Palo Verde East, Palo Verde West, Sonora, Ocotillo and Hassayampa buildings D-G-H.

Look for FYRE sponsored events, activities and resources to ensure that you have a successful First Year Residential Experience.

The Residential Life Technology Center (located in Ocotillo Hall room C120) is excited to announce the launch of a new support program for all residents on campus. STEPS, Student Technology & Extended Program Support, is the on campus computer hardware and software support for all ASU residents living on campus. This service is FREE to all residents needing support in the way of hardware such as desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals. It also includes software support for things like Microsoft Office, Operating System (XP, Vista), Spyware, and Virus removal. To schedule an appointment, residents can contact the Reslife Technology Center at 480-965-8565, rl.helpdesk@asu.edu or submit a work request on line at www.asu.edu/workrequest.