Saint Paul University Residence

September 3, 2011

F.A.Q.’s Commonly asked questions by new students of Saint Paul’s Residence.

Frequently asked questions.

Question: Where are the community kitchens?

Answer: There are two - one on the fourth and first floor. The first floor has two

stoves and the fourth has one.

Question: Where is the workout room?

Answer: It is located on the second floor

Question: How much does it cost when you lose your room key?

Answer: You must go to the front desk and pay $20 for a new one.

Question: Do I need a desk chair or does the room have that too?

Answer: We provide a desk chair and two lamps for your room. But check out the

photos, and decide if you want to bring more lighting!

Question: What's on each floor?

Answer: 1st Floor - Front Desk, Kitchen + Lounge, Laundry

2nd Floor - Gym

3rd Floor - Movie Lounge

4th Floor - Kitchen + Lounge

5th Floor - RA Office

7th Floor - Study Lounge

Question: What are the things we're not allowed to have?

Answer: Candles, incense, animals/pets, weapons, martial arts equipment, hot

plates, deep fryers, appliances with open elements, drug paraphernalia,

hooks or nails, refrigerators or freezers, single serving glass containers,

or kegs.

Question: Where can I catch the shuttle bus?

Answer: Exit the building through side doors (west). Enter Saint Paul's university

near the bookstore and exit right away. The Route 1 shuttle bus stops in

front of the main steps (Pavillion Guigues Hall).

Question: Where is the nearest grocery store?

Answer: Isabella Street Loblaws across from Pretoria Bridge.

Question: Where is the nearest pharmacy?

Answer: Across the street from Saint Paul University at the corner of Main and

Hazel.

Question: Which path do I take to walk to school?

Question: What OC Transpo bus can I take to get to school?

Answer: Take the 5 which stops at both Main/Hazel and Main/Clegg.

Question: Do I dispose of my garbage and recycling? and if so where do I dispose of

it?

Answer: Take your garbage and recycling down to the west side of the building

through the side door. There are recycling boxes and garbage dumpsters

where you can sort your stuff out.

Question: How do I call other people's rooms in the residence?

Answer: Dial their room number + extension number. Ex: To call Mike, dial 2151.

Question: How do I sign out the movie lounge?

Answer: Go to the front desk, and sign it out.

Question: How do I sign out the Wii?

Answer: Go to the front desk with a piece of ID.

Question: Where are the mail boxes?

Answer: On the first floor, beside the kitchen/lounge.

Question: Who are the RA's? and how can I contact them?

Question: Mike - 2151

Megan - 3051

Rochelle - 4152

Erin - 5051

Question: What are the numbers for the taxi companies?

Question: Blue Line: (613) 238-1111

Capital: (613) 744-3333

There is also a direct line to Capital in the first floor lobby.

Question: How do I get a Parking Pass for the year?

Answer: Go to the Multi-Services Centre at Saint Paul University

Question: How do I get a Parking Pass for overnight?

Answer: Go to the Park and Pay located in the far parking lot.

Question: What do you do when you're locked out?

Answer: Stay calm, it’s no big deal! Go to the front desk and tell a staff member

and they will program a card for you to use but be sure to return it ASAP.

Question: Where can I get plungers and vacuums?

Answer: Both are available at the front desk in exchange for a piece of ID

Question: How do I sign guests in and out?

Answer: Give a piece of ID at the front desk and sign your guest in. Health cards

will not be accepted. You have to be signed in before 2 AM.

Question: How many guests are you allowed?

Answer:

Question: What is the process for move-in day?

Answer: You show up, you get your key, you complete a checklist of existing

damages, we help you move your stuff in, we give you some stuff.

Question: How does rez life coincide with all of the activities going on at the

University of Ottawa?

Answer: We plan our activities around u101 Week since the majority of our

residents are University of Ottawa students.

Question: What's your phone number?

Answer: (613) 236-3131 + Room Number + 1 (left) or +2 (right)

Question: How to call front desk?

Answer:

Question: How to dial out?

Answer: Dial 9 and then your number with area codes.

Question: How to check your voice mail?

Answer:

Question: What is the building's address?

Answer: The building's address is 201 Main Street (Postal Code - K1S 5T8)

Question: How do you do laundry?

Answer: If you're putting all your clothes together, set the temperature to cold by

setting it to "BRIGHT COLOURS". When in doubt, separate whites, darks

and colours. Also make sure you have properly loaded your card into the

machine and when using the dryer to check that the lint trap.