The Campus Housing
Office is responsible for overseeing the operation of the residence halls and married
student housing. The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. The office is located at Room 100, Lewis Hall.
- University Housing Requirement top
All students enrolling at the university who are unmarried, under 21 years of age on
September 1 of the respective fall semester or on January 18 of the respective spring
semester, and who have less than 60 semester hours, are required to live on campus unless
living at home with parents or if granted an exception by the university.
Applying for University Housing top
In order to be assigned to a university residence hall, a student must (a) submit a
Housing Application and forward it and a $150 Room Reservation and Damage Deposit to the
Campus Housing Office and (b) complete a Housing Contract. Students are encouraged to read
the contract carefully before signing and returning it to the university. When the
contract is signed and returned, it becomes a binding agreement between the student and
the university.
Residence hall and roommate assignments are made according to the information provided on
the contract and on a space-available basis.
Room Reservation and Damage Deposit top
The $150 Room Reservation and Damage Deposit is retained throughout the period of
residence of the student as a guarantee against damage. The deposit will be returned to
the student after termination of residence with the amount assessed for damages or any
other university debt, if any, deducted from the $150 deposit.
Refund / Loss of Room Reservation and Damage Deposit top
If the student's plans about attending the University should change, the student may
request a refund of the deposit. This request must be in writing to the Campus Housing
Office. The request must be postmarked on or before the following dates:
- Summer I Session - May 15
- Fall Semester - August 1
- Summer II Session - June 15
- Spring Semester - January 2
The deposit is automatically forfeited if the student :
a. Cancels the room reservation after the stated
cancellation deadline for the semester or session for which it was made;
b. Does not check in to the assigned hall by the deadline specified in
the assignment letter;
c. Moves out of the residence hall before the end of the semester;
d. Fails to officially check out at the end of each semester;
- Requests to Live Off Campus top
In order to receive an exception to the required residence policy, the student must
contact the Campus Housing Office for the necessary forms. The request is reviewed by a
university committee. The committee's decision is final.
Requests for housing exceptions should be submitted prior to August 1 for the fall
semester or prior to December 1 for the spring semester. Until written notification from
the Campus Housing Office is received, students who request exceptions to the policy
should not make arrangements to live off campus.
Residence Halls top
Rooms in each residence hall accommodate two students. Each room has two beds, two chairs,
and other furnishings. A telephone is also provided in each room. Each hall has a
laundry room, vending area for soft drinks and snacks, small kitchen, a television area, a
study area, and a common lobby available for student use. Cable TV service is included in
all student rooms.
Food Service top
Marriott Food Service provides various meal plans to meet the needs of the students.
Residents eat their meals in the Residence Dining Cafeteria located in the Student Union
Building. A late night snack bar is also in operation Monday night through Thursday nights
at Turner-Bishop Hall, where students may purchase hamburgers, soft drinks, and other fast
food items.
Telephone Service top
A telephone is provided in each room and is for local calls only. Residence hall students
may obtain a long distance calling card through AT&T ACUS. Billing is done by AT&T
to the student's individual account.
The Residence Hall Living Experience top
One of the unique aspects of living in a residence hall is that you have many
opportunities to get involved in hall and campus activities. Through participation in hall
activities, the student will further enhance his /her leadership skills, acquires other
important life skills, makes life-long friendships, and has fun engaging in purposeful
activities.
House Council top
Each residence hall elects student officers and hall representatives which form the House
Council. The house council meets to plan activities for the residents and to offer
recommendations regarding hall issues. The House Council is advised by the Hall Director.
Residence Hall Association (RHA) top
Composed of student representatives from each residence hall, the association represents
the entire residence hall population. Members include representatives from each House
Council. RHA strives to coordinate the programs, activities, and governments of the
individual residence halls and to recommend policies affecting all halls.
Hall Programs top
The residence hall staff sponsor hall programs and special events for the hall
residents. These programs are alcohol-free and offered at no cost to the resident.
The staff also post announcements about intramural activities and other campus programs.
- Married Student Housing top
There are 28 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom apartments available. Eligible students
include married students or single parents with a dependent child. One of the parents must
be a full-time student. Each apartment includes a living room, bedroom, tile bath,
closets, kitchen equipped with a stove and refrigerator, and a central air / heating unit.
The apartments are not furnished. Application forms to apply for the Student Family
Apartments may be obtained from the Campus Housing Office. There is a waiting list.
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