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Unit Information

The Village townhouse complex provide a unique, "green" living experience unlike that of any other residence option at SUNY Oswego. The Village complex has 30 4-bedroom units and 38 6-bedroom units. The bedrooms range in size from 116 to 136 square feet. All the apartments have a common living space composed of a living room and a kitchen separated by a counter. This area measures approximately 335 square feet.

All Village townhouses are fully furnished. The furnishings include:

4-Bedroom Units:

6-Bedroom Units:

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Mailing Address

Resident mailboxes are in the Commons Building. Buildings A through F have a street address of 90 Iroquois Trail; the street address for buildings G through L is 80 Iroquois Trail. To ensure proper mail delivery please use the following address format:

Moving In - Instructions & Tips

The move-in process at The Village is quite different from the move-in process at our other residence halls. Toward the end of the summer residents will receive a welcome letter that will include detailed instructions about move-in.

What to bring (with some of the suggested items on this list it is a good idea to get in touch with your housemates to decide who is bringing what):

1. Small kitchen appliances: toasters, Foreman grills, coffee makers, etc. are all allowed in The Village. Please remember, kitchen appliances are allowed ONLY in the kitchen and must be UL approved.
2. Cookware (pots, pans, cookie sheets, etc.), dishes, silverware, and other kitchen utensils.
3. Dish soap and sponge. Dishwasher detergent.
4. Television, game consoles, sound system, and other electronic entertainment equipment.
5. Desktop or laptop computer.
6. Alarm clock.
7. Laundry bag or hamper. Laundry detergent. Dryer sheets.
8. Cleaning supplies (remember, we supply a vacuum, broom, dust pan, mop, and bucket). As a "green" community, we recommend cleaning products that are environmentally friendly.
9. Comforter, sheets, pillows, and pillow cases. All beds in The Village are doubles.
10. Bike and a good bike lock.
11. Towels, robe, shower caddy, and personal hygiene items.
12. UL approved surge protectors.

What not to bring (some of these items are simply not allowed, others are provided. Check the Unit Information section of this page to see what is already provided for you):

1. Furniture. The exception: TV stand and/or entertainment center.
2. Candle, incense, or any other flammables.
3. Space heaters.
4. Pets of any kind. The exception: Fish. These you can have in a tank of up to 20 gallons.
5. Microwaves.
6. Cars or trucks if you can avoid it. Remember, The Village is a green community and parking will be very tight (150 spots for 350 residents).
7. Firearms or any other kind of weapon.
8. Multi-outlet adapters or extension cords. The exception: UL approved surge protectors.
9. Bed risers.

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Policies

The following are highlights of some of the policies that are in place at The Village. For more details please make sure to read the 2010 - 2011 Student Handbook, the 2010 - 2011 Resident Student Handbook, and the 2010 - 2011 Village Resident Handbook. All of these handbooks will be accessible through the links in the Manuals & Handbooks section of this page.

 Alcohol & other drugs (AOD):

• Only residents 21 or older are allowed to drink alcohol at The Village
• Open containers are prohibited in public areas of the complex, including the Great Lawn and anywhere else outside your apartment.
• There are limits to the amount of alcohol allowed in The Village townhouses. Each resident of legal drinking age is allowed 30 cans of beer OR a 750ml bottle of liquor OR a gallon of wine. Empty alcohol containers do count towards this total.
• Kegs are not allowed at The Village.
• The use of marijuana or any other illegal drugs is prohibited at SUNY Oswego, including The Village.

Maximum Unit Occupancies:

The maximum number of people allowed to be in each individual apartment at any given time is limited by the fire code. The limits are:

• 4 person units - 16 people total
• 6 person units - 20 people total

Overnight Guests: 

• Overnight guests must be registered at the front desk. Please make sure to pick up guest registration forms before the arrival of your guest as these forms must be signed by the other residents in your townhouse.
• With housemate permission, guests are allowed to stay for a maximum of 72 hours.
• By choosing to host a guest, the host resident assumes all responsibility for his or her guest's behavior and actions while at SUNY Oswego.

Noise:

• Courtesy Hours are in effect at all times in The Village. If your neighbors or one of The Village's staff members respectfully asks you to keep the noise level in your townhouse down, please make sure you comply. 

Recycling:

• Recycling at The Village is as simple as separating your trash into recyclables and true trash then disposing of them in the proper dumpsters. No need to visit recycling rooms on a schedule or sign lists. Please remember The Village is a "green" community and actively recycling is one of the ways we can lead by example as part of the larger SUNY Oswego community.

Pets:

• Fish in a tank no larger than 20 gallons are the only kind of pets allowed at The Village.

Grilling & Barbecues:

• Outdoor grilling will be allowed at The Village. Please note that while storing the grill in your apartment is permitted, storing charcoal, lighter fluid, or any other flammable substance is strictly prohibited; so we suggest purchasing instant charcoal brickets in a bag small enough to use completely in one outing.
• Propane or any other gas grills are strictly prohibited.
• To prevent fires, please make sure that once you are done grilling the charcoal is completely extinguished before disposing of it in the dumpster. Soaking it in water or waiting 24-hours before throwing the charcoal out are the two best ways to make sure you do not start a fire.

Bicycles:

The Village is a "green" living community and as such we highly encourage the use of bicycles over cars. There are outdoor bicycle racks in various locations around the complex and there are also two bicycle storage rooms with card access capabilities. To get access to these rooms you simply need to fill out the Bicycle Registration Form that can be found in the Forms section of this page and email it to The Village Community Director.

• Storing bicycles inside the apartments is not permitted. Please use the indoor bicycle storage facilities provided.

Cleaning:

• Residents are expected to maintain their townhouses in a reasonably clean condition. In the event that a unit is deemed unhealthy or unsafe due to cleanliness issues, Residence Life and Housing may require that the unit be professionally cleaned; residents will be billed for any associated cleaning charges.

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Manuals & Handbooks

• 2010 - 2011 Student Handbook
• 2010 - 2011 Resident Student Handbook
• 2010 - 2011 The Village Resident Handbook (pdf 5.5m)
• The Village Appliance Manual

Forms

• The Village Agreement
• Coed Townhouse Agreement
• Apartment Living Agreement
• Commons Building Space Reservation
• Personal Refrigerator Registration
• Bicycle Registration Form