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OU L e More than 2,300 students - and roug hly half of all undergradu- ates - live on campus, supervised by six full-time resident direc- tors, three resident coord inators and 50 student resident advisers. In add ition to several faculty and members of religious orders, the university's directors of public safety and alcohol and drug education also live on campus. Camino-Founders Hall is exclusively for fema le students; Maher Hall and the Missions Aand Bcomplexes are coed. Five apartment complexes are within walking distance of the campus. Tecolote Vi llage, a new concept in student housing, opened in 2002, accommodating some 330 students and faculty in an environment that promotes life skills along with academics . For informat ion, call (619) 260-4777 or log on to http://housing.sandiego.edu. Public Safety USD's public safety officers patrol the campus around the clock seven days a week. In addition, the department offers a series of crime-prevention programs and a dusk-to-dawn escort service for anyone walking to any location on campus or within a one- mile radius. d e

ud er The Student Resource Center, located on the first fl oor of the Hahn University Center, offers referral services including: Academic Assistance Support The Student Resource Center professional staff and peer advisers conduct advising sessions to assist all students with the development of an academic assistance plan. All students are welcome to participate in th is program to improve their academic performance. Mentor Connection This peer-mentoring program helps new freshmen and transfer students connect with successful continuing USD students. Entering students must complete an application the summer before arriving at USD. Contact the Student Resource Center for additional information. Passport to Success Acomplement to the preceptorial program, Passport to Success offers about 30 fall semester workshops designed specifica lly to assist freshmen who are the first in thei r families to attend college with the trans ition to university life. Student Organizations More than 65 organizations, including fraternities and sororities, academic clubs and intramural athletic groups, are open to students. For information, contact the Associated Students office at (619) 260-4802 or http://as.sandiego.edu. e

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