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DORM INFORMATION

McCarty is just next door to the recreational facilities in Haggett and a short walk from McMahon Hall's great new dining facility called "8." It is within walking distance to shopping and recreational facilities in the University District, public transportation, the UW Medical Center, and north campus classrooms. McCarty student rooms include Ethernet access, loftable/movable furniture, and carpeting. It's also home to Ian's Domain the popular campus Internet caf?. The dorm rooms are designed to accommodate one or two guests. TV lounges are available as well.

Mailing Address and Location

McCarty Hall is conveniently located on campus, just a few blocks north of the main University of Washington (UW) Campus.

Mailing Address:

Resident Name 43### (room number) Seattle, WA 98195-0043

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Directions to McCarty Hall from I-5 N: Take exit 169 toward NE 45th St. Merge onto 7th Ave NE. Turn right at NE 45th St. Turn right at Memorial Way. Turn left at Stevens Way. Turn left at Whitman Ct. McCarty Hall will be the third of the three buildings to your left.

Check in and check out information

The front desk is located at the McCarty Hall main entrance. Office hours are 7am-11pm. Check in: 2:00 p.m. Check out: 11:00 a.m.

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Room Diagram Diagram of a typical room (room size may vary):

Amenities ? Ian's Domain, an Internet caf?, features high-speed computers with Ethernet connections and a lounge with a big-screen, high-definition TV ? Ethernet access in student rooms ? Main lounge with Ping-Pong table and pool table ? A large study room which can accommodate large groups ? Single-gender floors ? A partially enclosed patio lounge ? Storage locker on each floor ? Loftable and movable furniture in each room ? Carpeted floors ? Kitchenettes, laundry facilities and bike storage rooms

Building access You will be provided with a dining card at the time of check-in. This card is programmed to work as an entry card allowing access into the residence hall. In addition, it provides access to the dining facilities in Terry and McMahon Halls during their operating hours. The residential wings of these halls are accessible only to the residents of the building.

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Computing Facilities

If you bring a computer to campus, direct connection to the UW systems, email and the Internet is available by Ethernet connection in your residence hall room. Connecting cables may be purchased at on-campus convenience stores.

Dining Services

Method of payment

You may use either cash or your dining card at on campus dining facilities. When making a purchase, simply present your dining card and the amount of your purchase will automatically be deducted from your account.

Dining Facilities

8 at McMahon Hall

At 8, which is within a short walk form McCarty, you can dine in a cozy booth and enjoy views of Lake Washington. 8 features seven unique dining concepts offering a variety of options: international street food, Mediterranean cooking, Pagliacci Pizza, juicy burgers and urban comfort foods, a gourmet deli, a salad bar with tossed-to-order salads, an espresso bar, a cereal bar--and a mini-convenience store where you can buy natural foods and healthy snacks in bulk.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

8 Dining Services Operation Hours

7:00AM - 9:30AM

MON-SUN

11:30AM - 1:00PM

MON-SUN

5:00PM - 7:00PM

MON-SUN

Ian's Domain

Ian's Domain is the hang-out on campus. It's an Internet caf? featuring free Wi-Fi, 12 powerful computers loaded with the coolest games and 24" flat-screen monitors, and a huge, flatscreen HDTV with Sony PlayStation. Here you can fuel your game with espresso or Bubble Tea from the espresso bar, get snacks and drinks for your late-night study group or hang out with friends in the lounge.

Ian's Domain Services Operation Hours

7:00 AM- 10:00PM

MON-SUN

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What to bring to the dorm

Listed below are some items you might bring along to make your stay on campus more comfortable. Seattle weather is generally mild, with summer temperatures averaging around 20-30?C. Heat waves occur occasionally and most campus buildings, including the residence halls, are not air-conditioned. However, also be prepared for cooler evenings and some rain showers.

? Radio/alarm ? Shower slippers ? Lounge wear (appropriate for a common living area) ? Umbrella and/or raincoat

The University of Washington is a pedestrian campus; bring comfortable walking shoes.

Laundry

Community laundry rooms with washers and dryers are located in every building. Instructions for using the washers and dryers are posted. Weekends are usually the busiest times in the laundry rooms, so plan accordingly.

Your dining card contains two debit accounts: your dining funds and a laundry account, which is used for laundry services. You will be able to deposit funds into your accounts at the front desk. However, bear in mind that the funds that you put into your laundry account is non-refundable so it is highly recommended that you only put in the amount that is required. Residence hall laundry machines do not accept cash.

Cycle Wash Dry

Laundry Costs Cost per load $1.00 $1.00

Smoking Policy

University residence halls and campus facilities offer a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited by law in all areas, including lounges, laundry rooms, food service areas, and sleeping and meeting rooms.

Lost cards and key

Your dining card is as good as cash and is an entry key to your building. If you lose your card, there is nothing to prevent others from using it, so it is important to report your lost card by immediately notifying your residence hall desk. There is a $10 non-refundable fee for the replacement of dining cards.

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