We are very excited to welcome potential SHU Pirates and their families at Open House on Sunday, February 19th! There will be RA-led tours throughout the day in Boland, Aquinas and in Xavier Halls. Blue Crew will be leading tours across campus and through the University Center. Remember to say hello and be welcoming to our guests while in the halls, but also around campus! See your hall director if you have any questions.
Author: Jessica Proano
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Seton Hall Academic Resources!
There are so many Academic Resources across campus here at Seton Hall University!! 
Remembering: The Boland Hall Fire
Every year on January 19th, the University stops and remembers. We remember the lives of three students who tragically lost their lives in a fire which took place in Boland Hall on January 19th, 2000. We remember the 58 students who were injured. We remember the names of the three boys Aaron Karol, Frank Caltabilota and John Giunta. Every day we remember these young men by the ringing of the Jubilee Bell tower and the Remember Circle in front of Boland Hall.
Lamps, extension cords and multi-plug adaptors, Oh my!
Starting the week of the 23rd, in hall staff will be starting curtsey checks! An RA and a professional staff member will be going into each rooms to look for any items or actions that are prohibited as per our fires safety manual. If an item (lamp with a plastic shade, multi-plug adaptors, etc.) is found during this time, the resident will be asked to take the item home with them the next time they go home. If a prohibited action is found (posters taking up more than 25% of a wall, belongings on top of a wardrobe, etc.) residents will have 24 hours to rectify the issue.
Of course, this is not a comprehensive list of prohibited items or actions. All residents received a copy of this booklet at check-in and should read and become familiar with the policies outlined in it.
If a resident has any questions, they can reach out to their hall staff or their resident assistant.
Clean up, clean up, everyone, everywhere!
As we wrap up the fall semester, HRL would like to remind residents to clean up their rooms. If your roommate isn’t coming back to housing next semester, it is important that you clean up your side of the room, as you could be getting a new roommate! Remember, HRL reserves the right to reassign Residents during the semester in order to consolidate vacant spaces and to increase room occupancy.
Help us welcome our new students’ home at the Hall! Please put all of your belongings on your side of the room, clean up the bathroom, and if you feel so inclined, write them a welcome note! If you have any questions, please see your RA or in Hall Staff!!
1.8 GPA policy and procedures
Resident students who wish to remain in Housing must maintain a GPA requirement of at least a 1.8.In the Spring Semester, if a student’s GPA falls under this requirement, that student will meet with a member of the HRL staff to discuss ways to improve their GPA, as well as resources on campus. Before the end of the meeting, the HRL staff member will schedule a follow up meeting to ensure success!
https://www13.shu.edu/offices/policies-procedures/housing-gpa-requirement-policy.cfm
If you are concerned about your GPA or would like some tutoring here is the link to the Academic Resource Center: https://www13.shu.edu/offices/arc/index.cfm
Christmas at the Hall
It’s the most wonderful time of the year here at Seton Hall University! Tonight at 5:45pm, Seton Hall community members will come together for caroling, hot chocolate and of course The Annual Tree Lighting event! Seton Hall has been listed as having one of the best Christmas celebrations in NJ! Check out this article and see for yourself: http://tinyurl.com/z8x8qvc. Also that tonight’s event, DOVE will be collecting toys for their annual toy drive, if you bring a toy or a non-perishable food item you will receive a gift! The giving continues throughout the month with Seton Hall’s 12 Acts of Kindness, will you take on the challenge?? http://tinyurl.com/zkwr3nc
Out of State Dinner
Did you know that roughly 40% of the residential population does not come from NJ??? On Thursday, November 17th at 5pm HRL will be celebrating those students by hosting it’s annual Out of State Dinner in collaboration with Gourmet Dining Services! This event will take place during the regularly scheduled dinner hours in the Pirate Dining Room. Students are encouraged to stop by the HRL table at dinner and show us where you are from!
GrooveBoston
This week on October 21st, Seton Hall’s Student Activity Board will be hosting GrooveBoston!! This is an annual event that many students have attended and enjoyed throughout the years! If you are bringing a guest, please remember to sign them in as an overnight guest in the res halls before you head over to GrooveBoston! You will need to stop back by the desk on your way out to trade your guest’s pass for their ID.
The official guest policy can be found here.
The University’s alcohol policy can be found here.
Have a great night and remember to be safe!