Application for Housing

We are very pleased that you are interested in being part of this new and exciting living and learning experience for students with a vested interest in weather, climate, and broadcast meteorology. Please complete this application and return it to us. Applications received by May 1, 2009 are guaranteed consideration.


Fields marked with an asterisk * are required.

*First Name:


*Last Name:


*E-mail:


*Phone (include area code):


*Address:


*City/State/Zip:


Gender: Male Female

*In the academic year 2009-10, I will be (select one):
First-year student
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

*Are you a transfer student? Yes No

*Have you lived in on-campus housing at Rutgers before? Yes No

*When do you expect to graduate?


*What is your major or intended major?


*I understand that this is a coed floor. Yes No

*I understand that this is a strictly non-smoking floor. Yes No

* I understand that one of the requirements of membership in the WeatherWatcher Living-Learning Community is that I will be enrolled in and pass the 1.5-credit SCILS courses associated with the program in both the fall and spring semesters (3.0 total credits).
Yes No

* I understand that I will be required to attend all floor meetings (to be held at 5:00 PM on Fridays) and that I need to devote five hours per week to the community and its associated projects (these five hours per week are in addition to the SCILS coursework).
Yes No

* I understand that failure to meet requirements may result in my removal from the program and the residence hall. Yes No

Please list in detail any television/video production experience you have.


What is it about weather that you would say interests you the most?


Are you more interested in being an on-camera personality, or a behind-the-scenes technical assistant? (Forecast Producers are responsible for preparing the day’s forecast, appearing on-screen, and for ensuring that the forecast they are responsible for gets done. Technical assistants ensure that the studio and its equipment are functioning properly, and they record the forecast before sending it to RU-tv.)
Forecast Producer
Technical Assistant

*I understand that if selected to participate in the program, I am committed to contributing to the twice-daily RU-tv forecasts. Yes No

How would having a production/editing facility in your residence hall be beneficial to you?


*How many hours a week could you dedicate to the WeatherWatcher program?

*If applicable, have you ever received a formal violation/discipline from RU Housing, please explain.


What organizations/activities are you currently involved in? Please specify if these are high school organizations if you are an incoming student, or Rutgers organizations if you are a current student.


How did you hear about the Program?


What is your favorite weather phenomenon and why?


Please note – Submitting this application does NOT guarantee you a spot. Our selection process includes an online questionnaire and interview.