Residential Life FAQ:
- How do I apply?
- Do I need to bring furniture?
- What should I bring with me?
- What are the units like?
- What amenities are included?
- How much does it cost?
- How do I pick my roommate?
- Do I have to leave during holidays?
- Can I bring a car?
- Is there enough parking?
- Are there things to do on weekends?
- How do I send mail to the Residences?
- Does Marymount insure my property?
- Is there a curfew?
- Can friends from home visit me?
- Are The Residences Safe?
- Residential Life Code of Conduct and Policies.
Q: How Do I Apply?
A: After you have been admitted to Marymount College and have paid your $200 commitment deposit, click here to access our online application. Please use the same credentials from your admission application to log into the system, and select "Residential Life Application" at the welcome screen. You may pay your $650 residential deposit by credit card or check at the end of the application, or you may pay by other means by contacting the Business Office at 310.303.7335.
To apply to Marymount College and set up a tour, please visit our Office of Admissions.
Q: Do I Need To Bring/Buy Furniture?
A: All apartments are fully furnished. Each bedroom contains desks, chairs, dressers and extra-long twin beds. In each living room there is a coffee table and two couches. Each kitchen has a table and four chairs and also comes with a stove and refrigerator. A microwave is not provided, nor are cooking and eating utensils.
Q: What Should I Bring?
You Should Bring:
- Alarm clock
- Cleaning supplies (Windex, Comet, etc.)
- Clothes hangers
- Comforter/bedspread and blanket
- Desk lamp
- Laundry basket or bag/laundry detergent
- Mattress pad
- Pillow(s) and pillow case(s)
- Prescribed medicines
- Sheets – two sets (extra long twin size)
- Toiletries (toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, etc.)
- Towels (bath towels, wash cloths)
- Trash bags and waste-paper basket
- UL-listed extension cord(s)
You may want to bring:
- Backpack
- Bathrobe
- Camera
- Computer
- Lamps (desk and floor)
- Dishes (plates, cups, silverware, pots/pans, etc.)
- Envelopes, stationery & stamps
- Fan
- Flashlight
- Food*
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave
- Overnight bag for weekend trips
- Personal electronics, including TV, stereo w/ reasonable sized speakers, DVD, VCR, etc. (Please note courtesy hours are in effect 24/7)
- Pictures of family and friends
- Posters
- School supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.)
- Sewing kit
- Small throw rug
- Small vacuum cleaner
- Stackable crates
- Surge protector/power strip (multi-outlet)
- Umbrella
Do Not Bring:
- Alcohol or drugs, paraphernalia, including hookahs, bongs or pipes of any kind
- Furniture (College-issued furniture cannot be removed from your unit)
- Anything that violates our fire safety policy, including BBQ grills, candles, fireworks, flame heated stoves and hot plates, incense and/or anything with an open flame, kerosene heaters, oil lamps, potpourri that uses a candle, space heaters, and any unsafe chemicals are expressly prohibited in the residence halls
- Air conditioner
- Amplified instruments such as drum sets and electric guitars
- Firearms and other weapons or explosives of any kind are strictly forbidden, including paintball guns and pellet or BB guns
- Pets, except for fish (20-gallon tank maximum)
- Multiple outlet adapters
- Satellite dish
- Waterbeds
Q: What Are The Units Like On The Interior?
A: The colors in the units vary, but they are all a neutral shade. Because of constant updating, it is not possible to provide information about the exact colors and furnishings in particular units.
The floors in the kitchen and bathroom are tile or vinyl. All living rooms and bedrooms are carpeted.
Q: What Amenities Are Included?
A: Both communities provide coin-operated laundry facilities with a change machine and detergents which may be purchased from our vending machines when needed. Students also have access to quiet and group study rooms, parking, high-speed wireless internet, an on-site dining facility, and meeting spaces for student organizations.
Q: How Much Does It Cost?
A: The total cost for room and board is $12,074 per year for a two-bedroom unit. This includes all utilities and a mandatory meal plan. For a comprehensive list of our Residential Life fees, please click here to visit our Tuition Information page.
Q: How do I pick my Roomate?
A: Roommates are determined by the Residential Life Placement Survey that is attached to the Residential Life application. You will be matched with roommates by a Housing Coordinator, according to the answers you give. If you have friends that you would like to live with, please be sure to list them on your application (and have them list you). more information
Q: Do I have to leave for Holidays?
A: Our residence halls close during Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Break, please plan your schedule early.
Q: Can I bring a car?
A: Yes, though it isn't necessary. We offer complimentary shuttle service to and from each of our campuses, as well as to local shopping, dining, and entertainment venues.
Q: Is there enough parking?
A: There are ample garage spaces and street parking to accommodate residential students at PV North. Guests, however, are required to park outside of the complex on Palos Verdes Drive North.
A: Absolutely. Our staff work diligently to provide students with a wealth of recreational and educational opporunities. Please see the "Residential Life Experience" page for some examples.
Q: How do I send mail to Marymount College Students?
A: All apartments within the Marymount College Residential Communities have individual mailing addresses. Please do not send any mail to the Marymount campus in Palos Verdes.
To mail a student living in the PV North Residential Community, please address the mail as follows:
Student Name
To send mail to a student living at Pacific View West, please address it as follows:
Student Name
Q: Does Marymount Insure my Property?
Marymount College is not responsible for the safekeeping of personal property. The College strongly advises students to secure insurance for their personal property. An insurance application is available in the Office of Residential Life. Also, you may be covered by your parents’ homeowner’s insurance. Ask your family.
Q: Is There a Curfew Enforced?
A: No. You can come and go as you please, though we do enforce "quiet hours" in the evening as a courtesy to your neighbors.
Q: Can Friends From Home Visit Me?
A: Yes. All non-students must register at the front gate and leave a valid ID with the on-duty guard. Visitors must leave by 12:00 a.m. unless permission for an overnight stay has been granted by the Office of Residential Life.
Q: Are the Residential Communities Safe?
A: Yes. We make every effort to ensure that our students are safe and secure at all times. PV North is a gated community with 24-hour security provided by professional campus security.
PV West is secured by card access and a state-of-the-art camera system and a security officer patrols the premises every evening and overnight.
Policies and Code of Conduct
In addition to the College’s Student Code of Conduct, students who reside in the College’s residence halls are governed by specific policies that provide behavioral guidelines for living in a residential community. By following these guidelines, students can achieve a community where members are empowered to become strong students, good neighbors and conscientious citizens.
The conduct system exists to address behaviors inappropriate to the residential community environment and to help students redirect their behaviors in more constructive manners. Under Marymount’s conduct system, the philosophical intent of all disciplinary interactions is intended to be educative as opposed to punitive. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for violations of any disciplinary policies and to make amends as appropriate.
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