Yes. In order to do well academically, our home needs to accommodate studying and sleeping. Quiet hours entail no talking in the hallways, televisions at low volumes, no running up and down the stairs, moving furniture, etc. If a student feels disrupted by an occurrence of noise in the house while they are trying to sleep or study, they are encouraged to gently remind their housemates that quiet hours are in effect. Those that are reminded to be quiet should respond with respect and cooperation. Quiet hours are: 7 days a week, 11pm - 8am
2. What is the policy on guys?
We welcome guys in our house for fellowship. However, all guys need to be gone from the premises by 3am. No exceptions. Guys are not allowed to sleep over at the house for any reason. Guys may not be in girls' bedrooms after 11pm, seven days a week, to allow fellow roommates to prepare for and go to sleep. Students are encouraged to maintain the utmost respect for their housemates when they have male guests in the house by acting in a way that ensures those around them are comfortable in their own home at all times.
3. Are there household chores?
Yes. By agreeing to live in the house, each student commits to participate in the household chore system established by the student facilitators. Each student is required to clean up after themselves at all times, as well as complete one household deep cleaning task each week. Deep cleaning tasks are to be completed by 10:30pm on Sunday evening (in some cases depending on the task, they will need to be completed by 10:30pm on Wedenesday evening). Deep cleaning tasks are randomly assigned each quarter.
4. I am bringing a car to college. Is there parking available?
Yes. There are four parking spots available for rent in the back of the house. They are the RESERVED spots in the alley. Each spot rents for $450/year. Students who are interested in parking in the back are able to put their names in a lottery, and four names are drawn for the year or for the summer. There is also street parking available in our "Zone 6" parking zone. Students secure a Zone 6 sticker for their car by taking their housing contract to the Seattle Courthouse downtown to purchase a sticker for a minimal fee. Each student is encouraged to purchase a "club" for their steering wheel, or other means of securing their unattended car, as car thefts/vandalism are quite common in the Seattle area. If you do not plan to use a car on a frequent basis, we would recommend not bringing one with you as parking is limited in the University District.
5. I am concerned about safety while living in the city. What measures do students take to feel safe in their neighborhood?
The University District is like any other major college town, with it's own share of safety issues and concerns. We believe strongly in the power of prayer and pray daily for the Lord's protection over our home and surrounding community. We have been blessed to never have experienced any major safety issues in the last 8 years, but each student is encouraged to take proactive measures to maintain this safety. Students should not walk alone from campus or from parking their car after dark. They are encouraged to call a housemate (or a guy from one of the community houses) to walk with them back to the house. Students are consistently reminded to bolt the doors when coming and going and to turn on the porch lights at dusk. Other safety measures are discussed at orientation.
6. How much of "my stuff" should I bring with me to college?
Each room in the house accomdates personal belongings a bit differently, but the general motto we have is "please do not bring everything you own!" You will soon discover that community living entails limited spaces for personal belongings and requires being creative with furnishings and other storage units. There is absolutely no storage of personal belongings in community spaces and we request that you respect this policy out of consideration for fellow housemates. It's best to assess your assigned room before bringing personal items onto the premises...you may in fact find that under the bed storage drawers are more accessible and better accommodate your extra belongings.
7. Is University Christian Housing, namely The 5-0 House, a Vision 16 house?
We are actually an entirely separate organization from Vision 16, managed and owned by Kyle and Amber Lont. However, University Christian Housing is blessed to partner with Vision 16 in the community and is privileged to participate in many of the Vision 16 sponsored events and activities throughout the year.
8. I don't plan to attend the University of Washington. Can I still apply to live in the house?
Yes. The house is designed to provide a community living experience to women who are college-aged, typically between the ages of 18-22. While most of our students do in fact attend the University of Washington, the house is open to all students who are pursuing a variety of educational and career paths (i.e. beauty school, community college, other local universities, or part-time/full-time work). Even though the house is open to students who are not enrolled at the University of Washington, we still function around UW's academic calendar and expect that all students, regardless of educational/career paths, will make the full committment to participate in all house activities and events.
