Residence Life Parent's Page
The residence life staff understands how important it is for parents to be reassured that their child is leaving home for an environment that has their child's best interest at heart. We understand that sending your child off to college, especially for the first time, sparks a whole host of emotions. We have created this page to address some of the questions and concerns with a parent's point of view in mind.
Move in Day
New students will be moving in on August 24, 2012, from 7:00am to 11:30am. Your student should report to their assigned residence hall either in Bonaventure or Marian. An orientation leader and a resident assistant will be there to greet your student and help him/her transition into his/her room.
Substance-free environment
Viterbo University is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment free of illicit drugs and the unlawful use or abuse of alcohol. We recognize that the use or consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can adversely impact academic achievement, personal development, health and safety. Individuals who violate university policy, local, state or federal regulations are subject to arrest and /or disciplinary sanctions including, but not limited to, required assessment, treatment, restrictions or expulsion.
Health services
The student health office is located in the Student Development Center. Health services is staffed by a full-time registered nurse who is here to provide your student with the best possible care.
Safety and security
We take safety and security seriously on campus. The main entrances to each of our halls is locked 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Students assigned to a particular hall use their university student identification card to gain access to their assigned hall. Only residents and their authorized guests are allowed to be in the halls. Students may be escorted across campus or to/from parking lots by contacting the security office at 608-796-3911. A security officer and residence life professional staff member are on campus or on-call at all times. Fire drills are conducted each semester to familiarize residents with evacuation procedures.
Staying in touch, showing you care
Although most students will never admit it, they will appreciate if loved ones stay in touch with care packages, phone calls, e-mail, etc. Send letters and pictures and little notes of encouragement around high stress times such as finals week. Our Residence Hall Council offers a final care package special at the end of each semester; information will be sent to your home prior to finals week.
Mailing Address for Bonaventure, Marian, McDonald, Treacy, Rose, and Theme House:
Name of student
702 Franciscan Way
La Crosse, WI 54601
Mailing Address for Clare Apartments:
Name of Student
710 8th St. South, Apt #
La Crosse, WI 54601
Hall staff interaction with your student
The resident assistant (RA) is encouraged to get to know every student on his/her floor. The RA serves as a peer resource person and will work to share important information with your student. Each RA is expected to be very observant and help university staff with the success of residence hall living. The residence life staff will sponsor activities designed to foster interaction amongst hall members. There are three professional staff members providing overall leadership within the halls and will make themselves available for one-on-one conversations with residents.
Dining services
Viterbo University dining services staff is dedicated to providing each student with as much personalized service as possible. Students who have special dietary needs may meet with the appropriate staff member to discuss menu options. Dining services is open seven days a week.
Parent Newsletters
The Office of Residence Life produces a montly e-newsletter for the parents of our resident students. The newsletters are filled with helpful tips, important dates, what's happening in the halls and around campus, and much more. If you would like to subscribe to recive this montly e-newsletter and parent emails updates, please let us know by filling out the Parent Subscription E-Newsletter Form.
Q&A:
If you are looking for more information, please feel free to check out our "Top 20 Questions Parents Ask".