Ads and announcements should first be approved by the current PF (Skylar Spore, zcs5kz@virginia.edu). Once approved, adjust the file based on the following specifications (below) and email to the PF...
FAQ
Living in Shea: How do I post an add/announcement to the lobby monitor?
LIVING IN SHEA: How do I make a room reservation request for an event in the Shea House?
Events must be open to all Shea residents or a language program. The event organizer must also partner with a language program.
In order to make a room reservation request within the Shea House...
APPLYING: I want to be released from my housing contract. What do I need to do?
According to the Accommodation office, you need to find a student who does not already live in University Housing and who does not already have a contract, who is willing to take over their space...
APPLYING: Can I apply just for the Spring semester?
Yes. Since some residents leave the Shea House to study abroad in the second semester, you can actually apply just for the second semester. However, this possibility is based on the availability of...
LIVING IN SHEA: What do I do if I have problems with my roommate or any other personal issues?
Please see the Resident Advisor and/or the Senior Resident. One of the roles of the RA is to act as a peer advisor and assist residents in resolving concerns or problems. Depending on the issue, the...
LIVING IN SHEA: How does the 3000H course work?
All residents (not the language assistants) are required to sign up for 3001H/3002H course and receive up to two credits. This works as a reward system for residents who have been seriously involved...
LIVING IN SHEA: What are the expectations for Shea House residents?
All residents are expected to participate regularly, throughout the year, in the language and cultural activities organized by the language assistant and the program faciliator of the Shea House. All...
APPLYING: I'll be returning to the Shea House next year. Do I have a higher priority to get a room or roommate of my choice?
There is no guarantee as to which room you'll get in a following year. Since single rooms are very limited and the number of beds (as well as floors) assigned to each language possibly changes from...
APPLYING: Can I swap rooms or roommates in Shea House?
Switching rooms within the respective language floor is no problem as long as both parties (with signed contracts) agree to change and this is done during the room changing period decided by Housing...
APPLYING: Can I choose my roommate?
No, you cannot, but you may request your roommate of choice if the student also applied for the same language pod. There is no guarantee that you'll have the roommate of your choice, but the...