FALL 2020 SAFE OPENING PLAN

Saturday, August 15

9:00-3:00              New Students and Transfers Move into Dorm (Check in at Welcome Center, Admin. Bldg.)

12:00-2:00           Food Truck – burgers/wings/fries (parking lot)

2:00-4:00              Kona Truck Snow Cone Truck (parking lot)

4:00-4:30              Orientation Session 1 (Gym)

6:00                        Dinner (cafeteria)

7:30                        Hang with Your Orientation Leader

 

Sunday, August 16

9:00                        Breakfast (cafeteria)

10:00                     Church Service on Campus (gym)

12:30                     Lunch

2:00-2:45              iGroups (Mentoring Groups)

3:00-3:45              Student Development Orientation & Group Picture

4:00-6:00              Water Games

6:30                        Dinner

8:30-9:00              Residence Hall Orientation (Residents Only)

9:00-10:30           Late Night Breakfast (Residents Only)

 

Monday, August 17

8:15-9:00              Breakfast (cafeteria)

9:00-11:30           Classes Begin for DCC 101 and DCC 201 (gym)

 

11:30-noon         Lunch (cafeteria)

noon-2:00           Classes Continue for DCC 101 and DCC 201 (gym)

2:15:-5:00            You Do You Free Time

6:00                        Supper (cafeteria)

7:00                        S’More Fun!

 

Tuesday, August 18

8:15-9:00              Breakfast (cafeteria)

9:00-11:30           Classes for DCC 101 and DCC 20

11:30-12:30         Lunch (cafeteria)

12:30-2:00           Classes Continue for DCC 101 and DCC 201

2:00-5:30              Take A Break!

5:30-6:15              Dinner (cafeteria)

Wednesday 8/8/18 (fall athletes only)

1:00-5:30             fall athletes move in

5:30                     fall athletes meeting

6:00-7:00              Dinner

SATURDAY 8/18/18

9:00-3:00              New Student CHECK IN (WELCOME CENTER)

12:00                    Grill Station

3:00-3:45              Student Orientation Session 1- (Chapel)
3:00-3:45              Parent Session (Banquet Hall)

3:45-4:00              Devotion – (Banquet Hall)

4:00-4:15              Cry & Bye

4:15                      Leave for Compass Christian Church

5:00-6:15              Worship Service @ Compass Christian Church

6:15-7:30              Dinner @ Compass Church

8:30-10:30            Let’s Hang! (gym)

10:30 – 11:30        LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST

SUNDAY 8/19/18

12:30-1:45           Lunch (Café)

2:00-3:00              First-Year Mentoring Group (Chapel)

3:00-4:30              Student Life Orientation / Group Picture (chapel)

5:00-6:00              Dinner

6:00-8:00              Water Games

8:30-10:00            Residence Hall Orientation

10:00-10:30          Get to Know your Neighbor

MONDAY 8/20/18

8:15-9:00              Breakfast (Banquet Hall)

9:00-11:30            Classes Begin for DCC 101 & DCC 201 (Banquet Hall)

11:30-noon         Lunch (Banquet Hall)

noon-2:00           Classes Continue for DCC 101 & DCC 201 (Banquet Hall)

2:15-5:00              Get Engaged

6:00                       dinner (Banquet Hall)

9:30 – 10:30           Party in the Admin! (admin building)

TUESDAY 8/21/18

8:15-9:00              Breakfast (Banquet Hall)

9:00-11:30            Classes for DCC 101 & DCC 201 (Banquet Hall)

11:30-12:30          Academic Advisors Luncheon (Banquet Hall)

12:30-2:00            Classes Continue – DCC 101 & DCC 201 (Banquet Hall)

2:00-4:00              Returning Students Move In

2:00-5:30              You Do You – free time

5:30-7:00              Crusader Connect

9:00                      S’More Fun!

Residence Halls
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Application for Residence

All new students must complete the Application for Residence Hall and submit it to the Admissions Office. Apply Now

Traditional Students

All traditional students must reside on campus unless they are living with their parents/guardians, 21 years old or older, or married. All students wishing to reside off campus must receive permission from the Vice President for Student Development by emailing studentdevelopment@dallas.edu.

Housing Deposit

All new students must submit a $150 Housing Deposit prior to moving into the Residence Hall (also payable online). This amount cannot be added to the student’s school bill – it must be paid via cash, check, or credit card. It will be refunded (less fees for any damages) when the student permanently leaves the residence hall. Pay Now
ITEMS YOU NEED
  • Bedding for a standard single/twin bed
  • Cleaning supplies – you are responsible for cleaning your own room and bathroom
  • Laundry supplies – you are also responsible for doing your own laundry; and quarters…lots of them
  • Alarm clock
  • Bible
  • Office and school supplies
  • Personal identification (license, bank cards, etc)
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED

These items are not allowed due to maintenance & fire code violations.

  • Paint/wallpaper
  • Weapons of any sort (including martial arts weapons, fireworks, air guns, paintball guns, etc)
  • Pets – only fish are allowed
  • Hot plates, toaster ovens, or anything with an exposed heating element
  • Fixed furniture – removable furniture is allowed with permission of Residence Hall Director
  • Open flames: candles, incense, etc.
OPTIONAL ITEMS

You may want to check with your roommate to avoid duplication.

  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Microwave, crock-pot, George Foreman grill, coffee maker (with automatic shut-off)
  • Computer, printer, scanner, surge protector
  • Collapsible luggage for easy storage
  • Hangers
  • Small fan
  • Dry erase board for the door
  • Lawn Chair for Community Nights
  • Ear plugs for those nights when your roommate is up late doing homework or watching a movie
  • Flat plastic bins for additional storage under your bed
  • TV, VCR/DVD player, CD player, video-gaming unit
  • Bed lifters – to create under-the-bed storage space (only in girls’ Residence Hall)
  • Shower curtain and rod – to act as a closet door
  • Window curtain/valance and rod
  • Storage bins – the room comes with three small drawers
  • Set of microwave and dishwasher safe dishes and silverware
Vaccination Requirement
In accordance with Texas Department of Health Law (Subchapter T 21.610-21.614), all new in-class students must receive a bacterial meningitis vaccination no later than 10 days prior to attending class. Every new student must provide proof of vaccination to the Admissions Office prior to registering for classes. This evidence may include a signed and itemized receipt for immunization from a physician/pharmacy/health care facility, the student’s most recent shot records, or a copy of the student’s shot records. No new student will be permitted to attend class without the required vaccination documentation.  Students may wish to contact their general practitioner as many insurance companies cover this vaccination.
Contact the Student Development Office