Saint Joseph's Hall

 

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 U-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 U-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.

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
Residence Hall (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:

Christy Holgard

Christy grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated from Lincoln High School in 2008. She attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota where she pitched on the softball team for 4 years and studied in Laos and Italy. She graduated in 2012 and received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Philosophy and Theology. Christy has served as a Residence Director at the University of Mary since 2013. She lives on-campus with her husband, Austin, and their two daughters, Helen and Rose. In her spare time, Christy loves cooking and spending times with friends, family, and University of Mary students.

 

Rector of Saint Joseph’s Hall

Peter G. Martin

Peter Martin grew up on a farm in Southwest Wisconsin and entered High School Seminary at the age of 14. He continued discerning the priesthood throughout College at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. After marrying in 2001, he and his wife moved to Rome, Italy where Peter received his Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (the Angelicum). He went on to complete a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, DC. Peter is also the Director of the Office of Mission for Life for the University of Mary. Peter and his wife Theresa live on campus and have six boys.