Overview
Saint Joseph's Hall for Men is a residence life community for men enrolled at the University of Mary who have the desire to live in community and grow in faith, character and holiness. The men in this hall will support each other in virtuous living through study, prayer, service to others and in recreational activities. Located on the upper level of the west wing of the Benedictine Center, overlooking the Missouri River, Saint Joseph's features 33 single and double student rooms, a chapel and community space. Residents will participate with hall advisors in planning community activities and developing standards to support, build and strengthen community life.
The men who choose to live in this community, and hence meet eligibility requirements discussed on the 'Details' tab, will experience a supportive and virtuous environment that will balance study, prayer, service, and recreation.
Eligibility Requirements | Male Upperclassmen |
Room Layout | Traditional |
Bathrooms | Community |
Resident Population | 33 |
Occupancy Options | Single |
Air Conditioning | No |
Cable TV | No |
Wired Internet | Yes |
Wi-Fi (Wireless Internet) | Yes |
Computer Lab | No |
Free Laundry | Yes |
Elevator | Yes |
Bed Options | Twin Size |
Break Period | Closed Christmas Break |
Each occupant will have: | Each room will have | Most rooms have |
Bed | Mirror | Sink |
Dresser | ||
Desk | ||
Chair | ||
Waste basket | ||
Mailbox | ||
Room key |
Room Type | Cost |
Single | $2,170.00 |
Double | $1,460.00 |
Eligibility Requirements
1. Be enrolled as a fulltime student (minimum of 12 credits per semester)
2. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
3. Maintain a student conduct level at or below a Level 2
4. Applicants must demonstrate a sincere desire to grow in faith and holiness. Aspiring
to be a positive and active member of the community, an applicant of Saint Joseph's
Hall will need to express his commitment to grow in the virtuous life through example,
a written application, an interview.
Cable TV
Basic cable is provided in each room and in the lounge spaces of the residence halls.
Information Technology on the University of Mary Campus
The University of Mary does not require students to purchase their own computers at this time. The university does provide access to computers through the residence hall computer labs as well as the Welder Library lab, Harold J Miller lab and Chesterton's computer and printer station. For some students it may be more convenient to have their own computer. If you do decide to bring your own computer, the University of Mary does provide a network connection for every student in the residence halls. Laptop users can take advantage of the University of Mary’s 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless network located in all resident halls and common areas. If you have a desktop computer without wireless network capabilities in your room and wish to connect it to the Internet, you will need to purchase approximately ten (10) feet of CAT5 or CAT6 network cable.
Requirements for Student-Owned Computers Connecting to the University of Mary Network
Due to problems created by personal routers and access points they are prohibited on campus. These devices have the potential to cause conflicts with the university’s wireless equipment and affect the quality of the students networking experience at the university.
Recommended PC Requirements: 64-bit Operating System • Windows 7 or newer • MAC OS 10.8 or newer >4 GB of system memory >250 GB hard drive Updated Antivirus |
Minimum PC Requirements: 64-bit Operating System • Windows 7 or newer • MAC OS 10.9 or newer 4 GB of system memory 250 GB hard drive Updated Antivirus |
Recommended Web Browsers: Internet Explorer 11 Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox |
Free Antivirus Options: Microsoft Security Essentials - Windows AVAST - Windows Sophos Antivirus - MAC |
Optional Recommended Items: USB memory stick Microsoft Office Suite 2007 or newer |
Recommended Updates: Make sure your OS (Windows or MAC) is fully updated and running the latest version |
Mailbox
Mail and packages should be sent directly to your assigned campus box. You'll receive your campus box number when you receive your room assignment. Your address will take the form shown below:
Your Name
Box ####
7500 University Drive
Bismarck ND 58504
#### = assigned box number
Room Key
Upon your arrival to campus, you will be issued a room key. Though our campus is very safe, the university recommends that each student lock his or her room door when you are not present in the room. If you get locked out of your room, you can contact your Resident Assistant or the Residence Director on duty to gain access to your room
Losing your room key is a serious concern. You are jeopardizing the safety of your roommate, your belongings, and other building residents. We encourage all students to exercise ultimate caution with keys. If you do lose your room key, it is extremely important that you report it immediately to Student Development so we can request a new key for you. There will be a charge for the keys, as we will need to re-core your door for security reasons.
Each hall has a Residence Director (RD) living in the building. The RDs are professionally
educated and trained to work in a residence hall to support college students. In addition
to offering problem-solving and guidance for students having any problems, they also
guide and supervise the Resident Assistants.
Resident Assistants are current students who are selected to be mentors and resources
in the halls. They serve as "the first line of defense" in some ways. They will be
the first to respond to concerns in the hall, serve as mentors to the residents, plan
events and programs, and help students adjust to college life and classes.
Saint Joseph’s hall as the special opportunity of living alongside the Vocations Director, Father Josh Waltz, from the Bismarck diocese. The men attend regular meetings with Father Waltz.
Residence Director of St. Joseph's Hall
Stephen Richardson
Stephen is the newest Residence Director at the University of Mary. He is a psych major who cares greatly about the formation of good men, and has founded a men’s group in North Hall, Pontifices, that focuses on Catholic spirituality and discernment. He is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas.