[{"id":141,"date":"2026-01-24T21:34:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T21:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/?p=141"},"modified":"2026-01-24T21:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T21:38:39","slug":"urgent-residence-hall-stay-confirmation-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/2026\/01\/24\/urgent-residence-hall-stay-confirmation-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"URGENT: Residence Hall Stay Confirmation Needed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The university is closed as of 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, and will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26. For additional campus updates please monitor <a href=\"http:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\">alert.vcu.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/PdM8Y1UFKbCFaEr36\"><strong>Please fill out this form as soon as possible<\/strong><\/a><strong>, to indicate your decision whether or not to remain in your residence hall for the duration of the upcoming winter storm. <\/strong>This is an important step to allow us to better support residents remaining on campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are remaining on campus and haven\u2019t already done so, it is imperative that you review <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/2026\/01\/23\/winter-weather-preparation\/\">yesterday\u2019s email regarding winter weather safety information<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/vcu.campusdish.com\">vcu.campusdish.com<\/a> or follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vcu_dining\/\">VCU Dining<\/a> on social media for current updates on open dining locations and adjusted hours. See the attached dining schedules for adjusted openings and hours for Jan. 24-26. Please note, RamBucks and Dining Dollars will be unavailable on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. for system maintenance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will continue to monitor conditions and communicate any residential-specific information as it becomes available, so please be monitoring your VCU email regularly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residential Life and Housing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/845\/2026\/01\/VCU-CLOSING-AT-2PM.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of VCU CLOSING AT 2PM.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-996492c8-72f3-4a4d-9305-7f6351cf1061\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/845\/2026\/01\/VCU-CLOSING-AT-2PM.pdf\">VCU CLOSING AT 2PM<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/845\/2026\/01\/VCU-CLOSING-AT-2PM.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-996492c8-72f3-4a4d-9305-7f6351cf1061\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/845\/2026\/01\/VCU-CLOSED-SCHEDULE.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of VCU CLOSED SCHEDULE.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-282c5793-8301-4b62-9081-addb0339f55a\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/845\/2026\/01\/VCU-CLOSED-SCHEDULE.pdf\">VCU CLOSED SCHEDULE<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/845\/2026\/01\/VCU-CLOSED-SCHEDULE.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-282c5793-8301-4b62-9081-addb0339f55a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The university is closed as of 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, and will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26. For additional campus updates please monitor alert.vcu.edu.&nbsp; Please fill out this form as soon as possible, to indicate your decision whether or not to remain in your residence hall for the duration of the upcoming winter [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spring-2026"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":138,"date":"2026-01-23T20:07:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T20:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/?p=138"},"modified":"2026-01-23T20:07:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T20:07:21","slug":"winter-weather-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/2026\/01\/23\/winter-weather-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Weather Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A winter storm is expected to impact the Richmond area beginning Saturday, January 24, 2026, and continue into early next week. We will provide residential-specific information as it becomes available. While we continue to monitor the situation, you should expect that services will be limited (less food locations open, time periods with power outages, Cary Street Gym and the Student Commons may be closed, etc.). If you are planning to travel home prior to the storm, please be aware of any information around the timing of the storm, as current guidance shows travel on Sunday will be nearly impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please monitor <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\"><strong>alert.vcu.edu<\/strong><\/a><strong> for the latest information on university operations and any building closures.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We recommend taking the following steps to prepare for potential winter weather:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Prepare for Potential Power Outages<br><\/strong>Winter weather may cause outages in the area. Residence halls are equipped with generators that power life\u2011safety systems (such as exit signs and emergency lights). Please note that heating will be affected during extended outages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Charge Devices:<\/strong> Ensure cell phones, laptops, and external battery packs are fully charged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stock Up:<\/strong> Have non-perishable food, bottled water (1 gallon per person per day), and necessary medications on hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light Sources:<\/strong> Have flashlights and fresh batteries ready. <strong>Candles are prohibited!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay Warm:<\/strong> Have extra blankets and warm clothing accessible. Keep all bedroom and apartment windows closed to help maintain heat and keep your space comfortable.<br><br><em>If the power is out for an extended period, RLH staff will post important updates near your residence hall information desk.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Protect Your Space (Vital for Pipe Safety)<br><\/strong>To prevent frozen pipes and water damage, please take the following steps during extreme cold:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep the Heat On:<\/strong> Even if you plan to be away, do not turn your thermostat off. Set it to <strong>at least 60\u00b0F (15\u00b0C)<\/strong> to keep pipes warm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open Cabinet Doors:<\/strong> Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate around the plumbing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drip Faucets:<\/strong> Allow one faucet to drip slowly with lukewarm water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Note Important Safety Warnings<br><\/strong>Never use a stove, oven, or outdoor grill to heat your indoor space. This creates a severe fire hazard and poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Elevators:<\/strong> If the power flickers, avoid using the elevators. Use the stairs if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fridge\/Freezer:<\/strong> Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Food will stay cold for about 4 hours in a fridge and 48 hours in a full freezer if unopened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unplug:<\/strong> If the power goes out, unplug sensitive electronics to avoid damage from a surge when power comes back on.<br>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Report Facility Concerns in Residence Halls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For emergency maintenance issues during the storm, call:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(804) 828\u20119444<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GRC residents: (804) 828\u20112226<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For non\u2011emergency concerns, submit a work order:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All halls except GRC: <a href=\"https:\/\/fss.vcu.edu\/\">https:\/\/fss.vcu.edu\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GRC residents: <a href=\"http:\/\/mycommunity.americancampus.com\">mycommunity.americancampus.com<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Prioritize Personal Safety<br><\/strong>During snowy and icy conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stay indoors<\/strong> when possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan ahead<\/strong> for meals and supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use caution<\/strong> in all travel<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Plan for Service Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dining Services: <\/strong>For current updates on open locations and adjusted hours, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/vcu.campusdish.com\">vcu.campusdish.com<\/a> or follow VCU Dining on social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mail Services: <\/strong>Mailrooms will be closed Sunday and Monday, Jan. 25-26, due to the storm. The plan is to resume normal hours on Tuesday, Jan. 27, weather permitting and pending university operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to support a safe and prepared community as we move through this winter storm together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A winter storm is expected to impact the Richmond area beginning Saturday, January 24, 2026, and continue into early next week. We will provide residential-specific information as it becomes available. While we continue to monitor the situation, you should expect that services will be limited (less food locations open, time periods with power outages, Cary [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spring-2026"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":136,"date":"2025-07-10T19:04:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T19:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/?p=136"},"modified":"2025-07-10T19:06:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T19:06:11","slug":"correction-move-in-dates-aug-15-16-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/2025\/07\/10\/correction-move-in-dates-aug-15-16-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CORRECTION: Move-in Dates, Aug. 15-16, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The following email was sent to first-year residents on July 9, 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good Afternoon,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are writing to apologize for an error in the move-in dates listed in the room assignment email you received from vcuhousing@vcu.edu on July 1, 2025, with the subject, <em>2025-2026 VCU Housing Assignmen<\/em>t. We understand how important accurate information is and apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Please see the correct move-in dates below:<br><strong>Friday, August 15<\/strong><br><strong>Saturday, August 16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the week of July 21, you will receive a follow-up email with instructions to sign up for your move-in timeslot. You\u2019ll be able to select a specific date and time on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residential Life and Housing will also be hosting two virtual move-in information sessions:\u00a0<br><strong>Monday, July 28, 12-1 p.m.\u00a0<\/strong><br><strong>Tuesday, August 5, 6-7 p.m.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/housing.vcu.edu\/move-in\">housing.vcu.edu\/move-in<\/a> for additional move-in information. We apologize again for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residential Life and Housing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following email was sent to first-year residents on July 9, 2025: Good Afternoon,&nbsp; We are writing to apologize for an error in the move-in dates listed in the room assignment email you received from vcuhousing@vcu.edu on July 1, 2025, with the subject, 2025-2026 VCU Housing Assignment. We understand how important accurate information is and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spring-2025"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=136"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":134,"date":"2025-05-29T19:28:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T19:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/?p=134"},"modified":"2025-05-29T19:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T19:28:40","slug":"update-boil-water-advisory-lifted-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/2025\/05\/29\/update-boil-water-advisory-lifted-2\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory Lifted"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today, Thursday, May 29, the City of Richmond lifted the boil water advisory after testing deemed the water safe to drink. PLEASE NOTE: Water fountains and water bottle filling stations in campus residence halls <strong>should not be used<\/strong> until they have been flushed and filters have been replaced. It will be communicated to you once these fountains and stations are available for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is important information regarding your return to campus and how to manage using water:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Now that the city has lifted the boil water advisory, we need your assistance to ensure the pipes in your space are properly flushed.<\/strong> Before consumption, make sure that the following items are completed:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run sinks on a mixture of hot and cold water for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at the faucet while flushing to make sure the sink does not overflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run an empty cycle of your washing machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wash clothes if the water is discolored. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash a load of dark clothes first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dump out your ice maker, allow it to remake ice, and dump the remade ice cubes, then clean and sanitize the ice maker container before making and utilizing ice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run an empty cycle of your dishwasher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run a mixture of hot and cold water in your shower for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at the shower while flushing to make sure the shower does not overflow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not be alarmed if there is a strong odor of chlorine, which is used to disinfect potable water. This odor will dissipate after flushing the pipes and continued use of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bathroom sinks in lobbies and common areas of all residence halls will be flushed by staff by noon on Saturday, May 31. Please do not drink from these sinks until this time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please continue to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\/\">alert.vcu.edu<\/a> for more information about campus operations. Thank you again for your patience and understanding during this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, Thursday, May 29, the City of Richmond lifted the boil water advisory after testing deemed the water safe to drink. PLEASE NOTE: Water fountains and water bottle filling stations in campus residence halls should not be used until they have been flushed and filters have been replaced. It will be communicated to you once [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spring-2025"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=134"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":133,"date":"2025-05-27T17:51:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T17:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/?p=133"},"modified":"2025-05-27T17:51:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T17:51:45","slug":"important-notice-boil-water-advisory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/2025\/05\/27\/important-notice-boil-water-advisory\/","title":{"rendered":"IMPORTANT NOTICE: BOIL WATER ADVISORY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The City of Richmond has issued a Boil Water Advisory for parts of the City of Richmond, including the Monroe Park Campus. VCU is under a boil water notice until further notice. Details from Richmond City Government on the boil water notice can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rva.gov\/press-releases-and-announcements\/news\/city-richmond-issues-boil-water-advisory-customers-some-city\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Below is a checklist for safe water use during this time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not drink tap water during this boil water advisory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not drink from water fountains in parks, public or private buildings that receive water from the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use ice made from water today. Discard the ice and sanitize the ice machine and\/or ice trays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, or fountain soft drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wash your dishes using tap water \u2013 use boiled water or use paper plates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wash your fruits and vegetables with tap water \u2013 use boiled or bottled water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not brush your teeth with tap water \u2013 use boiled or bottled water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not cook with tap water, unless your food will be boiled vigorously for three minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please continue to check <a href=\"https:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\/\">alert.vcu.edu<\/a> for more information about campus operations. If you have any questions or concerns, please email <a href=\"mailto:vcuhousing@vcu.edu\">vcuhousing@vcu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate your patience as we work through this situation and understand the inconvenience it may cause.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The City of Richmond has issued a Boil Water Advisory for parts of the City of Richmond, including the Monroe Park Campus. VCU is under a boil water notice until further notice. Details from Richmond City Government on the boil water notice can be found here.&nbsp; &nbsp;Below is a checklist for safe water use during [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spring-2025"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":129,"date":"2025-01-13T14:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/?p=129"},"modified":"2025-01-13T14:41:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:41:18","slug":"update-water-fountain-and-filling-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/2025\/01\/13\/update-water-fountain-and-filling-stations\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: Water Fountain and Filling Stations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are writing to follow up on our previous email about the boil water advisory being lifted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residential Life and Housing has completed the following in <strong>all residence halls<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water fountains have been flushed and can now be used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water bottle filling stations that have filters have been replaced and can now be used.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bathroom sinks in lobbies and common areas have been flushed and that water is now able to be consumed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To check the status of fountains and filling stations inside other buildings across campus visit,&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/fmd.vcu.edu\/resources\/water-fountains\">fmd.vcu.edu\/resources\/water-fountains<\/a>. This site is updated regularly as fountains and filling stations become ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a reminder, if you\u2019re in an apartment or suite, one occupant within the space will need to do the following prior to use or consumption of water:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you live in an apartment (Ackell, Broad &amp; Belvidere, Cary &amp; Belvidere, Grace &amp; Broad, West Grace North, West Grace South):<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run sinks on a mixture of hot and cold water for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at the faucet while flushing to make sure the sink does not overflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run an empty cycle of your washing machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wash clothes if the water is discolored. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash a load of dark clothes first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dump out your ice maker, allow it to remake ice, and dump the remade ice cubes, then clean and sanitize the ice maker container before making and utilizing ice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run an empty cycle of your dishwasher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run a mixture of hot and cold water in your shower for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at the shower while flushing to make sure the shower does not overflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have a refrigerator in your space with a water dispenser on the front door we ask that you submit a work order at <a href=\"http:\/\/fss.vcu.edu\">fss.vcu.edu<\/a> to have the filter changed. <strong>Please do not drink from the water dispenser or use the ice until you have received a confirmation email that the filter has been changed. <\/strong>Once you receive confirmation that the filter has been changed please dump out your ice maker, allow it to remake ice, and dump the remade ice cubes, then clean and sanitize the ice maker container before making and utilizing ice.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you live in a suite or spaces with in-unit bathrooms (Brandt, GRC Suites, GRC III, and The Honors College):&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run sinks on a mixture of hot and cold water for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at the faucet while flushing to make sure the sink does not overflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run a mixture of hot and cold water in your shower for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at the shower while flushing to make sure the shower does not overflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washers and dishwashers in these style halls have been flushed by staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not be alarmed if there is a strong odor of chlorine, which is used to disinfect potable water. This odor will dissipate after flushing the pipes and continued use of water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottled water that was procured last week is available for free to all VCU students at Rodney\u2019s in Shafer Court Dining Center, while supplies last. Please bring your student ID and something to transport your water. Water pick-up will be available on Monday, Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an active leak or facilities emergency, please call (804) 828-9444. If you live in Gladding Residence Center, you should call (804) 828-2226.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a non-emergency facilities need or further issues with any fixtures or appliances, please place a work order at <a href=\"http:\/\/fss.vcu.edu\">fss.vcu.edu<\/a>. Gladding Residence Center residents should place a work order at<a href=\"https:\/\/mycommunity.americancampus.com\/\"> mycommunity.americancampus.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your flexibility this past week and we hope you have a great start to your semester.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are writing to follow up on our previous email about the boil water advisory being lifted.&nbsp; Residential Life and Housing has completed the following in all residence halls: To check the status of fountains and filling stations inside other buildings across campus visit,&nbsp; fmd.vcu.edu\/resources\/water-fountains. This site is updated regularly as fountains and filling stations [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spring-2025","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=129"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":126,"date":"2025-01-11T21:57:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T21:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/?p=126"},"modified":"2025-01-11T21:58:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T21:58:32","slug":"update-boil-water-advisory-lifted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/2025\/01\/11\/update-boil-water-advisory-lifted\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory Lifted"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MESSAGE SENT TO ALL RESIDENTS ON SATURDAY, JAN. 11, 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At noon today (Saturday), the City of Richmond lifted the boil water advisory after testing deemed water safe to drink. PLEASE NOTE: Water fountains and water bottle filling stations in campus residence halls <strong>should not be used<\/strong> until they have been flushed and filters have been replaced. It will be communicated to you once these fountains and stations are available for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water has been returned to all campus residence halls. Below is important information regarding your return to campus and how to manage using water:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you&#8217;re a newly assigned resident for the spring, or in a 9-month first-year residence hall, move-in begins at noon on Sunday, Jan. 12. If you\u2019re a resident living in one of our apartment-style residence halls and you haven\u2019t already returned to campus, we ask that you delay your return until Sunday, Jan. 12.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Now that the city has lifted the boil water advisory, we need your assistance to ensure the pipes in your space are properly flushed.<\/strong> Before use or consumption, make sure that the following items are completed:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you live in an apartment (Ackell, Broad &amp; Belvidere, Cary &amp; Belvidere, Grace &amp; Broad, West Grace North, West Grace South):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run sinks on a mixture of hot and cold water for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at the faucet while flushing to make sure the sink does not overflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run an empty cycle of your washing machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wash clothes if the water is discolored. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash a load of dark clothes first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dump out your ice maker, allow it to remake ice, and dump the remade ice cubes, then clean and sanitize the ice maker container before making and utilizing ice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run an empty cycle of your dishwasher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run a mixture of hot and cold water in your shower for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at the shower while flushing to make sure the shower does not overflow.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you live in a suite or spaces with in-unit bathrooms (Brandt, GRC Suites, GRC III, and The Honors College):\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run sinks on a mixture of hot and cold water for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at the faucet while flushing to make sure the sink does not overflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run a mixture of hot and cold water in your shower for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at the shower while flushing to make sure the shower does not overflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washers and dishwashers in these style halls have been flushed by staff.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you live in a traditional-style space with communal bathrooms (Rhoads Hall and GRC Traditional Rooms), the sinks, showers, washers, and dishwashers, in these community-style halls have been flushed by staff.\u00a0<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not be alarmed if there is a strong odor of chlorine, which is used to disinfect potable water. This odor will dissipate after flushing the pipes and continued use of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bathroom sinks in lobbies and common areas of all residence halls will be flushed by staff by noon on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Please do not drink from these sinks until this time.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottled water that was procured last week is available for free to all VCU students at Rodney\u2019s in Shafer Court Dining Center, while supplies last. Each on-campus student may pick up approximately 10 bottles. Please bring your student ID and something to transport your water. Water pick-up will be available on Sunday, Jan. 12 from noon to 9 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have an active leak or facilities emergency, please call (804) 828-9444. If you live in Gladding Residence Center, you should call (804) 828-2226.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have a non-emergency facilities need or further issues with any fixtures or appliances, please place a work order at <a href=\"http:\/\/fss.vcu.edu\">fss.vcu.edu<\/a>. Gladding Residence Center residents should place a work order at<a href=\"https:\/\/mycommunity.americancampus.com\/\"> mycommunity.americancampus.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At this time, VCU will resume on-campus operations, and Spring semester classes will begin, on Monday, Jan. 13. Please continue to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\/\">https:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\/<\/a> for more detailed information about our return to campus operations. Thank you again for your patience and understanding during this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MESSAGE SENT TO ALL RESIDENTS ON SATURDAY, JAN. 11, 2025: At noon today (Saturday), the City of Richmond lifted the boil water advisory after testing deemed water safe to drink. PLEASE NOTE: Water fountains and water bottle filling stations in campus residence halls should not be used until they have been flushed and filters have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spring-2025"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=126"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=126"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=126"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":123,"date":"2025-01-10T21:09:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T21:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/?p=123"},"modified":"2025-01-13T14:39:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:39:22","slug":"spring-2025-water-advisory-and-delayed-opening-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/2025\/01\/10\/spring-2025-water-advisory-and-delayed-opening-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: Water Advisory and Delayed Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MESSAGE SENT TO ALL RESIDENTS ON FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your flexibility with our need to adjust the return to campus timeline. As a reminder, if you\u2019re a newly assigned resident for the spring, or in a 9-month first-year residence hall, move-in does not start until noon on Sunday, Jan. 12.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a resident living in one of our apartment-style residence halls and you haven\u2019t already returned to campus, we ask that you delay your return until Sunday, Jan. 12.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>At the time of this message, water has been restored in all residence halls and the City of Richmond boil water notice is still in effect until further notice. Please follow these tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before consuming any water from the tap in your kitchen or bathroom, it must be boiled for three minutes to be safely consumed. Running it through a water filter is not sufficient.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not drink from water fountains or sinks in the residence halls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, or fountain soft drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wash your dishes using tap water \u2013 use boiled water or use paper plates for the next few days.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not brush your teeth with tap water \u2013 use boiled or bottled water.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free water will be available at Rodney\u2019s in Shafer Court Dining Center while supplies last. Each on-campus student may pick up approximately 10 bottles. Please bring something to transport your water. Water pick-up will be available on Sunday, Jan. 12 from noon to 9 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. This water will still be available even if the Water Boil Notice is lifted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have an active leak or facilities emergency, please call (804) 828-9444. If you live in Gladding Residence Center, you should call (804) 828-2226.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have a non-emergency facilities need or further issues with any fixtures or appliances, please place a work order at <a href=\"http:\/\/fss.vcu.edu\">fss.vcu.edu<\/a>. Gladding Residence Center residents should place a work order at<a href=\"https:\/\/mycommunity.americancampus.com\/\"> mycommunity.americancampus.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To prepare your return to campus on Sunday, please be aware of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The West Main Street (801 W. Main St.), West Broad Street (1111 W. Broad St.) and Broad &amp; Belvidere (711 W. Marshall St.) parking decks will be open and free of charge to assist with residents moving back to campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCU Police will be on campus and providing traffic control for Main, Franklin and Grace streets around the residence halls to assist with residents returning to campus on Sunday, Jan 12.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residential Life and Housing will have limited carts in each residence hall to be checked out. Residents are encouraged to bring a personal dolly, wagon, hand truck, etc. to assist with their own move-in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residence Hall Mail Centers at GRC, Rhoads and Brandt, and the Carriage House will be open Sunday, Jan. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. Academic year hours for our Mail Centers are located here: <a href=\"https:\/\/housing.vcu.edu\/help\/mail\/\">https:\/\/housing.vcu.edu\/help\/mail\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The greater Richmond area is expected to experience inclement weather later today and into the weekend. During inclement weather, please continue to see <a href=\"https:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\/\">https:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\/<\/a> for more information about campus operations. If you have any questions or concerns please email <a href=\"mailto:vcuhousing@vcu.edu\">vcuhousing@vcu.edu<\/a>. Thank you again for your patience and understanding during this time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MESSAGE SENT TO ALL RESIDENTS ON FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 2025: Thank you for your flexibility with our need to adjust the return to campus timeline. As a reminder, if you\u2019re a newly assigned resident for the spring, or in a 9-month first-year residence hall, move-in does not start until noon on Sunday, Jan. 12.&nbsp; If [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spring-2025"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":130,"date":"2025-01-08T14:36:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/?p=130"},"modified":"2025-01-13T14:39:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:39:49","slug":"important-notice-water-advisory-and-delayed-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/2025\/01\/08\/important-notice-water-advisory-and-delayed-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"IMPORTANT NOTICE: Water Advisory and Delayed Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>SENT ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Message to new residents and residents of Brandt, GRC, GRC III, The Honors College, and Rhoads Halls:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residential Life and Housing hopes that you had a rejuvenating winter break.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This message is about your move in being affected by the ongoing City of Richmond water issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to these issues and anticipated winter weather this weekend, <strong>VCU Residential Life and Housing is delaying new resident move-in and the opening of Brandt, GRC, GRC III, The Honors College, and Rhoads Halls move-in until Sunday, Jan. 12 at noon<\/strong>. We will monitor the water restoration process and impending weather and will send updates as necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We apologize for the inconvenience; however, we are prioritizing student safety while managing two issues \u2013 water and weather \u2013 that are uncertain and not in our control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please continue to see <a href=\"https:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\/\">https:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\/<\/a> for more information about campus operations. If you have any questions or concerns please email <a href=\"mailto:vcuhousing@vcu.edu\">vcuhousing@vcu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>_________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SENT ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Message to upperclass residents (not including residents of Ackell):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate your patience and flexibility as VCU navigates the ongoing City of Richmond water issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of uncertainty about the city\u2019s water restoration process \u2013 as well as concerns regarding inclement weather anticipated this weekend \u2013 if you have not returned to campus, <strong>we encourage you to delay your return until Sunday, Jan. 12<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will monitor the water restoration process and impending weather and will send updates as necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are currently on campus, we would like to remind you of the resources available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free water is available in the West Grace North fireplace lounge (830 W. Grace St.), Ackell Residence Center game room (1100 W. Broad St.) and Cary &amp; Belvidere lobby (301 W. Cary St.) while supplies last. Each on-campus resident may pick up half of a case of water (approximately 20 bottles). Please bring something to transport your water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are installing temporary portable toilets in residence hall courtyards to assist residents who are currently on campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once water pressure is restored to your buildings, FMD will enter your residential space to test the shower, toilet, sink, and washing machine. Please ensure that you empty your washing machine of any items or FMD will move your items to test your washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VCU anticipates that a boil water notice may be in effect for up to 48 hours after water is restored to campus.&nbsp; To help residents on campus, important tips are below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before consuming any water from the tap in your kitchen or bathroom, it must be boiled for three minutes to be safely consumed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not drink from water fountains in the residence halls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, or fountain soft drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wash your dishes using tap water \u2013 use boiled water or use paper plates for the next few days.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not brush your teeth with tap water \u2013 use boiled or bottled water.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit the amount of times you flush your toilet. You may add water to the toilet tank (the part behind the toilet bowl) to flush it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We apologize for the inconvenience; however, we are prioritizing student safety while managing two issues \u2013 water and weather \u2013 that are uncertain and not in our control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please continue to see <a href=\"https:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\/\">https:\/\/alert.vcu.edu\/<\/a> for more information about campus operations. If you have any questions or concerns please email <a href=\"mailto:vcuhousing@vcu.edu\">vcuhousing@vcu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>_________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SENT ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Message to residents of Ackell Residence Center:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate your patience and flexibility as VCU navigates the ongoing City of Richmond water issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of uncertainty about the city\u2019s water restoration process \u2013 and its impact on generating and maintaining heat for your building \u2013 as well as concerns regarding inclement weather anticipated this weekend, if you have not returned to campus, <strong>we encourage you to delay your return until Sunday, Jan. 12<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will monitor the water restoration process and impending weather and will send updates as necessary. If you are currently on campus in Ackell, we would like to remind you of the resources available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Temporary beds have been set up within the classrooms of West Grace North for Ackell residents only. Gender-specific and gender-inclusive spaces are available, with each student assigned to their own bed. If you would like to utilize a temporary bed, please come to the West Grace North lobby with your VCU ID <strong>and your bedding <\/strong>to be assigned a bed in one of these community spaces beginning tonight, Jan 8 at 5 pm. If at all possible we ask that you check in by midnight tonight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The classroom spaces in West Grace North are also available to Ackell residents during the day. Ackell residents also have access to all other open VCU residence hall common spaces (Broad &amp; Belvidere, Cary &amp; Belvidere, Grace &amp; Broad, West Grace North, and West Grace South) and can spend time in first-floor common areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free water is available in the West Grace North fireplace lounge (830 W. Grace St.), Ackell Residence Center game room (1100 W. Broad St.) and Cary &amp; Belvidere lobby (301 W. Cary St.) while supplies last. Each on-campus resident may pick up half of a case of water (approximately 20 bottles). Please bring something to transport your water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are installing temporary portable toilets in residence hall courtyards to assist residents who are currently on campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once water pressure is restored to your buildings, FMD will enter your residential space to test the shower, toilet, sink, and washing machine. Please ensure that you empty your washing machine of any items or FMD will move your items to test your washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VCU anticipates that a boil water notice may be in effect for up to 48 hours after water is restored to campus. To help residents on campus, important tips are below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before consuming any water from the tap in your kitchen or bathroom, it must be boiled for three minutes to be safely consumed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not drink from water fountains in the residence halls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, or fountain soft drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wash your dishes using tap water \u2013 use boiled water or use paper plates for the next few days.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not brush your teeth with tap water \u2013 use boiled or bottled water.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit the amount of times you flush your toilet. 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Two of the fire drills must be within the first ten days of classes at the start of each semester. All Residents must evacuate during these drills, which are performed by VCU Fire and Safety.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exit the buildings safely.<\/strong><br>In the event of a fire alarm sounding, leave the area immediately, proceed to the nearest exit or emergency exit, and leave the building. Do not attempt to utilize elevators. It is against the law to remain in a building during a scheduled, non-scheduled, or emergency fire alarm evacuation. Follow all RLH staff and\/or emergency responder instructions and visit <a href=\"http:\/\/housing.vcu.edu\/help\/safety\">housing.vcu.edu\/help\/safety<\/a> for a list of fire evacuation locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Updates:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RLH has created a \u201cGO, PAUSE, STOP\u201d re-entry procedure to make re-entering the halls more efficient.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Residents will line up in lines that are either:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GO (green) if they have both their room key <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">AND<\/span><\/em> their VCUCard, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAUSE (yellow) if they have only their room key <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">OR<\/span><\/em> their VCUCard, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or STOP (red) if they do <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">NOT<\/span><\/em> have their room key <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">OR<\/span><\/em> VCUCard.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional information please review the Residence Hall Safety and Security section of the <a href=\"https:\/\/housing.vcu.edu\/media\/housing\/documents\/resource-current-students\/2024-25%20Guide%20to%20Residential%20Living.pdf\">Guide to Residential Living<\/a>, starting on page 8. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residential Life and Housing has important reminders and updates regarding fire alarms in the residence halls.&nbsp; Reminders: Updates: For additional information please review the Residence Hall Safety and Security section of the Guide to Residential Living, starting on page 8.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fall-2024"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]