2006 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 designated 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.

HOUSING INFORMATION

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

information about Residentia l Learn ing Commun ities and Wisdom for the Real World, contact the Residence Life office at (619) 260-7656 or log on to www.sandiego.edu/ res idencel 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 va riety of award-winning dining locations. Public 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.