2005 USD Fact Book

Living on Campus Some 2,400 students - roughly half of all undergraduates and a small number of graduate students - live on campus. Residents are supervised by a full-time resident staff, 52 student resident assistants plus administrators, staff and graduate students. In addition, a number of faculty and University Ministry staff live in the residence halls. There are five campus housing areas des ignated for freshmen: Camino Hall , Founders Hall, Maher Hall , and the Missions A and B complexes. Manchester Village, which opened in Fall 2002, accommodates some 330 upperclass stu- dents and houses the Wisdom for the Real World Program, designed to help students make a smooth transition upon graduation. Five other on-campus apart-

ment complexes also are available to accommodate sophomores, juniors, seniors and about 40 law and graduate students. Residential Learning Communities place students with similar interests - such as science, university ministry or social change - together.

: HOUS ING INFORMAT ION

Call (619) 260-4777 or log on to www.sandiego.edu/housing. For

information about Residenti al Learning Communities and Wisdom for the Real World, contact the Residence Life office at (619) 260-7656 or log on to www. sand iego.ed u/ residence! ife.

Dining Services

The university's Dining Services boasts academy-certified chefs and an experienced culinary production and service staff. They work together to provide students, faculty, staff and guests with high-quality and nutritious food in attractive, comfortable settings. Dining Services offers varied menu options and meal plans in a variety of award-winning dining locations. Publi c Safety USD's public safety officers patrol the campus around the clock seven days a week. 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.