Frequently Asked Questions
General
Description of Stenner Glen:
Stenner Glen is unique in
San Luis Obispo as the only academic dormitory facility located near Cal Poly. Stenner Glen's buffet offers
a wide variety of meal plans to suit everyone’s schedule and budget.
Stenner Glen also provides plenty of planned activities, as well as, a
study hall, tutoring, fitness center and a swimming pool. For a Virtual Tour
of Stenner Glen go to Virtual Tours.
Where
is Stenner Glen located?
Can I
bring a vehicle?
What does
it cost to live at Stenner Glen?
How
many residents live at Stenner Glen?
Are
the residents mostly freshman?
What is
the move-in date at Stenner Glen?
Does
Stenner Glen have Resident Assistants?
How
does a resident become a Resident Assistant?
What
type of security is provided?
Is
there any security during breaks?
What are
the rooms like at Stenner Glen?
What size
beds are provided?
How
are roommates selected?
What
are the meal plan options?
What are
the buffet hours?
Can
you take a lunch to go?
What
are the policies regarding:
Noise?
Smoking?
Alcohol and illegal drugs?
Do residents
have to vacate the premises during breaks?
Are
there laundry rooms?
What
type of internet connection is available?
Is
wireless internet available?
Can I
bring my own wireless router?
If
I am having trouble with my internet what do I do?
What
items do residents commonly need to bring?
Are pets
allowed?
What
appliances are allowed?
Can
the meal plan be changed at any time?
When
are payments due?
Who
do I make payments payable to?
Do
you accept credit cards?
What
is the payment grace period?
Do
you send out statements or receipts?
When
are my payments due if I am receiving Financial Aid?
Can the
beds be raised?
Can
residents hang up posters on the walls?
Do we
have to clean?
Can
we bring our own furniture?
Does
Stenner Glen have a study hall?
Where is Stenner Glen located?
The address is 1050
Foothill Blvd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, located just a few blocks from
Cal Poly. Most students either walk or ride a bike to campus. STENNER GLEN
is also located within walking distance of shopping and other services. The
city bus service is free of charge for Cal Poly students carrying school
identification. Curbside pickup is located at our Santa Rosa Rd. entrance. Click here for more detailed location information.
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Can I bring a vehicle?
Parking at STENNER GLEN is by permit parking only. A limited number of permits are available at the cost of $350 for vehicles and $175 for motorcycles for the academic year.
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What does it cost to live at Stenner Glen?
A $300
reservation/holding fee is required upon signing the lease agreement. The
reservation/holding fee is refunded only if the student does not, as
intended, attend Cal Poly or Cuesta College. The reservation/holding fee is
not prepaid rent. A $500 security deposit is due with the first rent
payment. The security deposit will be refunded when the resident moves out
minus any damage charges, excluding normal wear and tear. The total cost
depends on the room, meal and payment plan chosen. All prices include room,
meals, Direct TV, Ethernet internet connection and all utilities excluding
local phone. Click here for a link to the Price
List.
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How many residents live at Stenner Glen?
Stenner Glen houses
approximately 500 residents in 13 three-story buildings.
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Are the residents mostly freshman?
Stenner Glen provides 6 buildings for Cal Poly upperclassmen, 2 buildings for Cal Poly freshman, 1 building for Cuesta upperclassmen and 4 buildings for Cuesta freshman.
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What is the move-in date at Stenner Glen?
Cuesta College move in date is Saturday August 16, 2008 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Cal Poly’s move in date is Saturday September 20, 2008 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you are attending Cal Poly’s WOW week, you may move in on Saturday September 13, 2008 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at no extra charge.
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Does Stenner Glen have Resident Assistants?
Each building has a
Resident Assistant (RA) living on the bottom floor. They are the students
primary contact should they have any questions or need assistance. They
also provide security and maintenance checks, as well as assist with social
activities for their buildings.
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How does a resident become a Resident Assistant?
The resident must live
here at least one year before they may apply to be an RA.
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What type of security is provided?
In addition to 24 hour
on-site management personnel, Stenner Glen employs full-time uniformed
security guards from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. every evening.
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Is there any security during breaks?
Yes. The security guards
work every evening from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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What are the rooms like at Stenner Glen?
Residents live in same-sex suites. There are six suites per building.
In the Upperclassmen buildings there are a maximum of 5 to 6 students per suite in private bedrooms.
In the Freshman buildings there are a maximum of 8 to 9 students per suite in private and shared bedrooms.
Each suite has a living room and double bathroom. Bedrooms are furnished with an extra long twin bed, desk, chair, 4-drawer dresser and a 4' by 2' closet. The living rooms are also furnished. More Room Information.
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What size beds are provided ?
We
provide extra long twin beds.
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How are roommates
selected?
The
“Room Assignment Information” section of the rental application is used for
roommate selections. Answers to this section will provide us with the
information needed to match roommates based on factors such as habits,
interests, age and major. Room or Suitemate requests will only be accepted
until July 1st. If conflicts arise we make every effort possible to
relocate residents to a different room or suite.
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What are the meal
plan options?
Weekly
plans of 7, 10 or 14 meals are the available plans. A minimum meal plan of
7 meals per week is required. In addition to a variety of entrees,
residents can make a deli sandwich, create a salad at the salad bar and
enjoy a selection of drinks and desserts. For meal plan prices go to Price List.
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What are the buffet
hours?
STENNER GLEN’S buffet is open from 7 am to 7 pm, Monday thru Friday. Hot breakfast is served 7 am to 9 am, hot lunch is served 11 am to 1 pm and hot dinner is served 5 pm to 7 pm. On the weekends, the buffet is open from 10 am to 6 pm. Hot brunch is served from 10 am to 1 pm and hot dinner is served from 4 pm to 6 pm. The salad bar and deli bar are always available when the dining room is open.
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Can you take a lunch
to go?
Sack lunches are available until 10:30 am on school days. A sack lunch is a meal marked off your meal plan.
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What are the
policies regarding:
Noise? Quiet hours start at 9pm Sunday thru Thursday and 12am Friday and Saturday. After these hours, any amplified sounds (music) or activity loud enough to be heard outside a resident's own room must be curtailed. Subwoofers are prohibited.
Smoking?
Smoking is not allowed in any buildings, rooms or common areas of the
complex. A designated outdoor smoking area is provided next to building 12.
Alcohol
and illegal drugs? Stenner Glen does not allow
consumption or use of alcohol in any common area of the complex. Alcohol
may only be consumed by persons 21 years of age or older in the privacy of
their own room. Illegal drugs and/or drug paraphernalia are not allowed
anywhere in or on the complex and will be confiscated if discovered.
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Do residents have to
vacate the premises during breaks?
No, but no food services are provided.
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Are there laundry
rooms?
The
laundry room is next to the pool. Machines are laundry card operated; no
quarters.
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What type of
internet connection is available?
High-Speed
Ethernet internet connection is available in each room, free of charge. Two
connections are available in a double room.
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Is wireless internet
available ?
Wireless
internet is available in the dining room, rec room and study hall. The
rooms are not equipped for wireless.
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Can I bring my own
wireless router ?
No.
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If I am having
trouble with my internet what do I do?
Go
to the Business Office to report any internet problems. If you have a
problem with your computer or any software you must make your own
arrangements to solve your computer or software malfunctions.
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What items do
residents commonly need to bring?
Sheets,
blankets, pillows, bedspread, desk lamp, radio, clock, trash can, phone,
computer, toiletries, etc…, anything you believe that you will need. Please
remember if you forget something, there are plenty of stores in the area.
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Are pets allowed?
No.
Fish tanks are allowed to a maximum of 50 gallons.
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What appliances are
allowed?
One microwave and one refrigerator at a maximum size of 4.4 cubic feet are allowed in each room and may be rented locally. No other appliances are allowed. Appliances are prohibited in the common room.
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Can the meal plan be
changed at any time?
When are payments
due?
The first installment payment - quarterly, semester, monthly, or one annual payment - is due on July 1, 2008.
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Who do I make
payments payable to?
Make
payments payable to Stenner Glen and mail to 1050 Foothill Blvd. San Luis
Obispo, CA 93405. You may also personally deliver payments to the Student
Administration Office and/or the Business Office. There is a 24/7 secure
rent drop in the door to the Student Administration Office.
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Do you accept credit
cards?
No.
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What is the payment
grace period?
Payments
are due on the first of the month; you have a 5 day grace period. Payments
must be received by the 5th day of the month. The $25 late fee will be
charged on the 6th day of the month.
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Do you send out
statements or receipts?
No.
We do not send out statements. It is the resident's responsibility to know
when payments are due. We do not send receipts, if you make the payment in
person, you can receive a written receipt if requested.
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When are my payments
due if I am receiving Financial Aid?
You
must mail in a copy of your Award Summary; which can be obtained through
your online Cal Poly account; prior to July 1st. You must be
receiving at least $5,600 total per quarter in order to use this payment
schedule. The holding fee, security deposit and parking fee must be paid on
the specified dates; they cannot be covered by financial aid.
Posted
below is the price list and payment schedule for Financial Aid payments.
This payment schedule is for those on financial aid only. If you have any
questions regarding this schedule please email jamie@stennerglen.com.
Cal Poly - Quarter System (3 quarters per academic year)
2008-2009 academic year
| Room and Meals |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
| Double room w/7 meals per week |
$2585 |
$2295 |
$2100 |
| Double room w/10 meals per week |
$3035 |
$2668 |
$2407 |
| Double room w/14 meals per week |
$3417 |
$2973 |
$2680 |
|
|
|
|
| Single room w/7 meals per week |
$3165 |
$2579 |
$2246 |
| Single room w/10 meals per week |
$3615 |
$2952 |
$2553 |
| Single room w/14 meals per week |
$3997 |
$3257 |
$2826 |
|
|
|
|
| Double (single occupancy) w/7 meals per week |
$3735 |
$2810 |
$2705 |
| Double (single occupancy) w/10 meals per week |
$4185 |
$3183 |
$3012 |
| Double (single occupancy) w/14 meals per week |
$4567 |
$3488 |
$3285 |
Due
Dates: Fall
quarter payment is due on October 6, 2008
Winter
quarter payment is due on January 12, 2009
Spring
quarter payment is due on April 6, 2009
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Can
the beds be raised?
Yes but you must use an
actual bed raiser. No cinder blocks or bricks are allowed.
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Can residents hang up posters on the walls?
Yes - with tape or
thumbtacks only. No nails or screws.
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Do we have to clean?
It is your responsibility
to keep your room clean. We provide housekeepers that come in once a week
to vacuum the living rooms and clean the bathrooms if they are not
cluttered.
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Can we bring our own furniture?
Yes. Please use your
judgment wisely. If you are sharing a double room and are anticipating
bringing a queen size bed, think again. Remember the room size and be
considerate to your potential roommate. Please notify us by email at stennerglen@stennerglen.com
prior to move in or notify your RA and sign the required furniture moving
sheet upon arrival.
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Does Stenner Glen have a study hall?
Yes. Our study hall is located in the Stenner Common area next to the dining room. In addition to our regular study hall, the dining room provides a study hall with FREE tutors every Sunday through Thursday night from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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