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Join us for a Summer Open House + BBQ on Thursday, June 27th from 9–1pm. See our campus; mingle with faculty, alumni and current students; and learn about UArts, the admissions process and financial aid options while attending a question & answer panel. The day will culminate in a summer cookout, featuring alumnus-owned Little Baby’s Ice Cream hand-scooped from their mobile cart. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@uarts.edu or 215-717-6049. RSVP by June 21

Join us for a Summer Open House + BBQ on Thursday, June 27th from 9–1pm. See our campus; mingle with faculty, alumni and current students; and learn about UArts, the admissions process and financial aid options while attending a question & answer panel. The day will culminate in a summer cookout, featuring alumnus-owned Little Baby’s Ice Cream hand-scooped from their mobile cart. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@uarts.edu or 215-717-6049. RSVP by June 21

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The Office of Alumni & Parent Relations invites the class of 2017 and their families to join us at a Summer Send-Off event in your hometown. Connect with other members of the UArts community, including other new students and parents, local alumni and staff members, and get all of your last-minute questions about life at UArts answered. Each event is free for one student and up to three other family members, but pre-registration is requested. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations at 215-717-6139 or alumni@uarts.edu. CaliforniaSaturday, July 2011 a.m. – 1 p.m.Hosted by Mary Dembo BFA ‘85 (Graphic Design) at her home in Pacific Palisades* FloridaSaturday, August 1012 – 2 p.m.Hosted by the UArts Office of Alumni & Parent RelationsJB’s on the Beach300 NE 21st AvenueDeerfield Beach, FL 33441 IllinoisWednesday, July 316:30 – 8:30 p.m.Hosted by Bill BFA ‘79 (Fibers) and Sharon Erwin BFA ‘79 (Crafts) at their home in Highland Park* New YorkTuesday, July 166:30 – 8:30 p.m.Hosted by Trustee Howard Belk BFA ‘81 (Graphic Design)Siegel + Gale625 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 10011 MarylandSunday, August 411 a.m. – 1 p.m.Hosted by the UArts Office of Alumni & Parent RelationsGertrude’s Restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art10 Art Museum Drive at North Charles and 31st StreetsBaltimore, MD 21218 New JerseyWednesday, August 76 – 8 p.m.Hosted by Fabian Brown BM ‘01 (Music Performance)Village Cheese Shop and Bistro516 Station AvenueHaddon Heights, NJ 08035 PennsylvaniaChester CountyWednesday, July 106:30 – 8:30 p.m.Hosted by Ted and Lisa Albany, parents of Tim Albany ‘16 (Animation) at their home in Chadds Ford, PA* PhiladelphiaWednesday, July 176:30 – 8:30 p.m.Hosted by Tom Miles BFA ‘75 (Sculpture) at his home in Philadelphia* Bucks CountyThursday, July 256:30 – 8:30 p.m.Hosted Beth and Stephen Lewis, parents of Jarrett Lewis ‘16 (Music Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology), at their home in Meadowbrook* Montgomery CountyTuesday, August 206:30 – 8:30 p.m.Hosted by Janine Cappello-Bryant BFA ‘86 (Dance) and David Bryant BM ‘84 (Piano) at their home in Audubon* Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia AreaSaturday, July 274 – 6 p.m.Hosted by Timothy Worrell BFA ‘87 (Illustration)Timothy Paul Carpets + TextilesMosaic District2910 District Ave, Suite 140Fairfax, VA 22031 *The address for events hosted in private homes will be provided when you RSVP.

The Office of Alumni & Parent Relations invites the class of 2017 and their families to join us at a Summer Send-Off event in your hometown. Connect with other members of the UArts community, including other new students and parents, local alumni and staff members, and get all of your last-minute questions about life at UArts answered.

Each event is free for one student and up to three other family members, but pre-registration is requested. Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations at 215-717-6139 or alumni@uarts.edu.

California
Saturday, July 20
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hosted by Mary Dembo BFA ‘85 (Graphic Design) at her home in Pacific Palisades*

Florida
Saturday, August 10
12 – 2 p.m.
Hosted by the UArts Office of Alumni & Parent Relations
JB’s on the Beach
300 NE 21st Avenue
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Illinois
Wednesday, July 31
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Bill BFA ‘79 (Fibers) and Sharon Erwin BFA ‘79 (Crafts) at their home in Highland Park*

New York
Tuesday, July 16
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Trustee Howard Belk BFA ‘81 (Graphic Design)
Siegel + Gale
625 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10011

Maryland
Sunday, August 4
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hosted by the UArts Office of Alumni & Parent Relations
Gertrude’s Restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive at North Charles and 31st Streets
Baltimore, MD 21218

New Jersey
Wednesday, August 7
6 – 8 p.m.
Hosted by Fabian Brown BM ‘01 (Music Performance)
Village Cheese Shop and Bistro
516 Station Avenue
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

Pennsylvania
Chester County
Wednesday, July 10
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Ted and Lisa Albany, parents of Tim Albany ‘16 (Animation) at their home in Chadds Ford, PA*

Philadelphia
Wednesday, July 17
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Tom Miles BFA ‘75 (Sculpture) at his home in Philadelphia*

Bucks County
Thursday, July 25
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hosted Beth and Stephen Lewis, parents of Jarrett Lewis ‘16 (Music Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology), at their home in Meadowbrook*

Montgomery County
Tuesday, August 20
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Janine Cappello-Bryant BFA ‘86 (Dance) and David Bryant BM ‘84 (Piano) at their home in Audubon*

Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia Area
Saturday, July 27
4 – 6 p.m.
Hosted by Timothy Worrell BFA ‘87 (Illustration)
Timothy Paul Carpets + Textiles
Mosaic District
2910 District Ave, Suite 140
Fairfax, VA 22031

*The address for events hosted in private homes will be provided when you RSVP.

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Asker Anonymous Asks:
How much do we pay for internet access (and cable) in the dorms?
uartsadmissions uartsadmissions Said:

I apologize; I misspoke earlier. Internet is provided free in each UArts dorm via wifi and two internet ports. Students are encouraged to bring their own ethernet cable. 

Cable is supplied by Comcast, and pricing / billing information can be received by contacting Comcast directly. 

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Asker Anonymous Asks:
Can you further explain the cable service in the dorms? I believe I read somewhere that we sign up for it on move in day, but does that mean we pay monthly for it?
uartsadmissions uartsadmissions Said:

First, I misspoke previously in stating that students purchase internet services through Comcast. Internet is provided free in each UArts apartment via wifi and two internet ports. Students are encouraged to bring their own ethernet cable. I apologize for the confusion. 

Regarding cable, interested students sign up through Comcast, so you will need to contact Comcast directly for specifics. Generally, Comcast does bill monthly. 

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Asker whatfranloves Asks:
Is there a price list for the services that Comcast offers? How much is internet access per semester?
uartsadmissions uartsadmissions Said:

I was mistaken; I apologize. Internet access is provided free in each apartment via wifi and two internet ports. Students are encouraged to bring their own ethernet cable for hookup.

Comcast provides cable service to interested students. As the contract is between the student and Comcast, questions about pricing or service would need to be directed to Comcast.

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Asker Anonymous Asks:
that post says extension cords are prohibited. does that mean power strips are, too?
uartsadmissions uartsadmissions Said:

Surge protectors are acceptable. Please contact the Office of Student Life for specifics. 

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Asker infinitexdaze Asks:
Can I bring my juicer?
uartsadmissions uartsadmissions Said:

You may!

In general, appliances we don’t allow are things like air conditioners and heaters that run continuously even when no one is in the apartment and are superfluous (as heat and air conditioning are provided in all rooms).

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Asker Anonymous Asks:
what if they are prescription drugs prescribed by my doctor?
uartsadmissions uartsadmissions Said:

Prescription medications, kept in their original container with your name on the label, are allowed in your possession within the residence halls. 

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Asker Anonymous Asks:
Do the dorms have access to wifi or do we have to pay for Internet services?
uartsadmissions uartsadmissions Said:

Whoa! I had some bad information—I apologize.

All dorms have wifi and two internet ports. Students are encouraged to bring their own ethernet cables. 

Comcast is on campus during move-in to sign students up for cable services.

Internet services may be purchased through Comcast; wifi is not available. A Comcast representative will be on campus during move-in to assist you in signing up for their services (phone, internet, cable).

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Items for your dorm room

For our incoming students, The Office of Residential Life has compiled a list of items included in our dorm rooms, items that you should bring, and items that are prohibited in our Residence Halls.

Don’t panic if you forget something, there are many stores in Philadelphia and it is easy to get whatever basics you might need. Additionally, you and your roommates may want to plan for additional items once you have moved in.

Included in Your Room

  • 3 drawer dresser
  • Air Conditioner (Window units in Furness, Spruce, Pine. There is central air in Juniper.)
  • Bed
  • Closet Storage
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Micro‐fridge
  • Microwave
  • Pantry Storage

What to Bring

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed linens for extra long twin bed
  • Blanket/bed spread
  • Mattress pad or foam
  • Pillows

Bathroom

  • Floor bath mat
  • Personal toiletries
  • Shower Caddy
  • Shower curtain and rings
  • Toilet tissue
  • Towels/washcloths

Cleaning

  • Broom/vacuum/mop
  • Cleaning products
  • Dish soap/Dish rack/sponges
  • Laundry basket/bag
  • Laundry detergent
  • Trash can and liners

Kitchen

You will only need limited kitchen items.

  • Coffee/tea pot
  • Cooking utensils
  • Flatware/silverware
  • Food Storage Items
  • Glasses/cups/mugs
  • Toaster

Miscellaneous

  • Area Rugs
  • Bicycle/lock
  • Cards/board games
  • Clothes drying rack
  • Fan
  • First Aid kit
  • Hangers
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Lamps – There is limited overhead lighting in each apartment but some additional lighting in necessary
  • Medicine
  • Power Strips with surge protectors
  • Quarters for laundry (Juniper only, all other buildings are on add value cards)
  • Radio/Stereo Equipment
  • Safe/lockbox for valuables
  • Sewing kit
  • Television – Cable is not provided, you may sign up on move in day or at your leisure
  • Umbrella

WHAT NOT TO BRING

There are also certain items that are prohibited in the residence halls. Please leave these at home as their possession violates university policy and certain local fire codes.

  • Air conditioners
  • Alcohol
  • Candles
  • Drug paraphernalia
  • Drugs
  • Empty alcohol containers
  • Extension cords
  • Firearms
  • Fireworks
  • Halogen lamps
  • Hookahs
  • Hot plates
  • Incense
  • Microwave ovens
  • Pets or animals of any kind (Fish are allowed, maximum size for an aquarium is 15 gallons)
  • Refrigerators
  • String lights, rope lights, Christmas lights
  • Tattoo equipment
  • Weapons
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