Messages from the Senior Director

Torry Brouillard-Bruce

Torry Brouillard-Bruce, M.Ed. (he/him)

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STUDENT HOUSING

Email: tbrouillard@usfca.edu 

Education: Eastern Washington University and Montana State University (Go Cats!)

Hometown: Concrete, Washington

"Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves"

Welcome to the Senior Director's corner, where you can find announcements, messages, and more:

 

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Dear residents, 

On behalf of the entire University community, welcome back to the University of San Francisco! We have been busy planning for your arrival and look forward to greeting you on your move-in day!

 

This letter contains important information about our move-in process and on-campus assignment so please read it carefully.

Please make sure to review your roommate information in USFRooms as you may have received a new roommate.

 

Given our urban environment, we provide students with time slots and guide students directly to their residence hall to check in. Again, please follow the arrival instructions in the attached map and please arrive as close to your time slot provided in your move-in email as possible. Those arriving via taxi/ride-share will be able to arrive directly to their residence hall for drop off. If taking a taxi/ride-share please set the address to your residence hall. 

 

Move-In Tips

  • Given our urban environment, traffic patterns can be challenging. Please be prepared to possibly wait in line. We appreciate your patience.
  • NO Trailers or over-sized vehicles (including rooftop carriers) are permitted within the move-in areas. Please keep this in mind when you are packing and traveling to USF.
  • There will be many students moving in this Fall. We provide a limited number of carts so, in many cases, you may need to wait. You may bring your own dolly to unload your belongings.
  • Remember to ensure your USF Mobile OneCard is set up before your Move-in date. If you are assigned to Toler Hall you will be provided with a Residential Access Card (RAC) that will serve as your form of access to your building/room. In the event you lose your RAC, you are required to get a replacement card and will be charged a $20 replacement fee.


 

Specific Move-in Information (personal vehicles)

  • Please follow the move-in map to campus and to your specific hall to designated unload zones. 
  • Students will check-in directly at their residence hall and move-in bins will be available to check out to assist with 
  • When your vehicle is unloaded into bins please relocate the vehicle to designated long-term parking while someone stays with the items and takes them to your room. 

 

Microfridges

If you are assigned to a space in a residence hall besides Lone Mountain East and Loyola Village/Loyola Village Townhouses and are interested in having a MicroFridge in your room, the University of San Francisco has approved the MicroFridge® rental program offered by Collegiate Concepts, Inc.(CCI) The MicroFridge® unit consists of a microwave oven and refrigerator with a separate freezer, all in one integrated unit.  Please Note: Microfridges are not allowed in Lone Mountain East and Loyola Village apartments as there is a full-size refrigerator in each apartment kitchen

 

For details and to reserve your MicroFridge unit, please go to CCI’s website: www.collegefridge.com

 

Mailing Address

Your residence hall mailing address will be based on your assigned building. Please be sure to send all mail to the correct mailing address.  The mailing addresses are listed below:

 

  • Fromm Hall: 2497 Golden Gate Avenue Room # (your room number), San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Gillson Hall: 2325 Golden Gate Avenue Room # (your room number), San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Hayes-Healy: 2305 Golden Gate Avenue Room # (your room number), San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Lone Mountain (please note that this is your MAILING ADDRESS and not the drop-off location): 330 Parker Avenue Room # (your room number), San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Lone Mountain, East (the first digit of your room number) : 
    • Building 1: 2500 Turk Blvd Room #, San Francisco, CA, 94118
    • Building 2: 2550 Turk Blvd Room #, San Francisco, CA, 94118
  • Toler Hall: 2345 Golden Gate Avenue Room # (your room number), San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Loyola Village Building A: 331 Anza St. Room # (your room number), San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Loyola Village Building B: 341 Anza St. Room # (your room number), San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Loyola Village Townhouses: Townhouse # Anza Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 (i.e. if you live in Townhouse 367 your address is 367 Anza Street, San Francisco, CA 94118)
  • Fulton House: There will be no mail service in this facility. Occupants must secure their own mail service through an off-site service provider (US Post Office, UPS Store, etc.)
  • Fulton Flats and St. Anne’s: A separate notice will be sent to you regarding mail instructions for your assignment. 


 

Directions to USF

We encourage you to utilize a GPS system to arrive on campus. You can also find step-by-step directions should you need help with navigating the directions.

 

We thoroughly look forward to welcoming you back on campus! If you have questions prior to move-in day, please contact 415-422-6824 or email us at studenthousing@usfca.edu.

 

Safe travels,

Torry Brouillard-Bruce, M.Ed.

Senior Director, Student Housing

University of San Francisco

Dear residents,

All residence halls will be closing on Saturday, December 14th at 12:00 pm. All students must vacate their rooms by this time, unless they apply for winter break and intersession housing.

IF you live in Fulton Flats, Fulton House, Loyola Village, or St. Anne's: you will not be charged for WB/INT since it is built into your contract, however you must still fill out the app so we know who will be here.

You that you can apply for winter break and/or intersession housing in late September via USFRooms. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2024. 

 

Option 1: Winter Break AND Intersession Housing
When: December 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) to January 1, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Location: Students who apply and are approved will be able remain in their current Fall booking
Cost: The cost of Winter Break Housing is $350 for the Winter Break Period and $350 for the Intersession Period, for a total cost of $700. There is no pro-rate.

 

Option 2: Intersession Housing ONLY
When: January 1, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) to January 16, 2025.
Location: Students who apply and are approved will move back into their academic year booking early.
Cost: The cost of Intersession Housing is $350 for the period. There is no pro-rate. 

 

How to Apply:
1. Log into USFRooms.
2. Select "Student Requests" on the top bar.
3. Choose your corresponding active application.
4. Select “Winter Break/Intersession” in the drop down menu.

Applications are due no later than Friday, November 1, 2024. 

 

A Note on Spring 2025 Housing
As you have signed on to a year-round contract, you do not have to separately apply for spring 2025 housing. In the coming weeks, we will send out a campus-wide message inviting off-campus students to apply for the spring semester, so you may also hear about the Spring 2025 application. 

If you are not interested in Winter Break Housing, there is no action needed on your part. Please note that you must vacate your unit 24 hours after your last final exam but no later than December 14th by 12 pm. You can move back on to campus on January 16, 2024 after 12 pm. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Housing at studenthousing@usfca.edu or by phone at (415) 422-6824.

Respectfully,

Torry

Dear students and families,

As we enter the midway point of the Fall Semester, it is never too early to start thinking about Winter Break. As your students have been working hard, they will no doubt be looking forward to a well deserved break. To help you help them prepare, Student Housing is providing a few helpful pointers so you can guide them should they have questions:

  • As much as it is a transition to come to school, it is also a transition to take a break after the first semester. Most students have developed new habits and norms and leaving those can be challenging for some.
  • Halls close at 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturday, December 14 for the Winter Break period. Students may move back into their rooms for the Spring Semester at 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, January 16th.
    • Students can request to stay during the winter break period through the winter break/intersession application process. Additionally, students can return as early as January 1 through our winter break/ intersession application process. 
    • Winter break and intersession are a separate cost of $350 per period. At that time, all halls will be open but are only open to those approved through the intersession application process. Have your student keep an eye out on their email for information on this process.
    • Information can be found here for students who need housing from December 14 - January 1 and during January 1 - January 16.
  • Students will need to check out with their RA before they leave the halls for Winter Break. Make sure that all electrical devices are unplugged and that refrigerators are cleaned out. Nothing is more welcoming in January than to come into a room and open a refrigerator that has month-old leftovers inside. 
  • Students can leave any or all of their belongings in their room during the break period. Please advise your students to take any essential items when they check out for the break as they will not have access back into the building until we open in January. Essential items include, but are not limited to: medicine, passport or identification, gaming consoles they might want to take home, their stuffed animal they’ve had since they were a baby.

We have been so fortunate to be part of most of your students’ first experiences here at USF. We hope this upcoming break period is one of rest and reflection on their first semester and a chance to refresh for the Spring term.

With respect, 

Torry