Frequently Asked Questions

The Office of Residence Life & Housing provides a living and learning environment that both challenges and supports the personal, social, recreational, cultural, and academic development of its residents.

 What are the deadlines for housing applications?

Summer 2012
There is no deadline for submitting applications

Fall 2012 Deadlines
Priority deadline for returning students - April 30, 2012
First time and transfer students - May 31, 2012

Spring 2013 Deadline
November 1, 2012

Can I send my application in after the deadline date?

Yes. We will try to accommodate as many students as possible. However, your housing preference or roommate request may not be possible after the April 30th for returning students and May 31st for freshmen.

How much is the summer school housing deposit?

$65.00

Do I have to pay a summer school deposit if I lived on campus during the academic school year prior to the summer session?

Do I have to pay my deposit and turn my application in at the same time?

Yes. You must submit a housing application to the Office of Residence Life & Housing regardless of your housing deposit payment process.

How will freshmen be assigned to a residence hall?
 

• New Freshmen are assigned to Babbette Smith North (females) and South (males).



• Freshmen DNIMAS students, Presidential Scholars, Board of Visitors Scholars, and Honors College students are assigned to Mid-Rise Honors Residence Hall.



• Limited space is available in Rosa Alexander Hall (females) and Samuel Scott Hall (males) for new freshmen on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Will a housing deposit roll over for a deposit for the Spartan Suites?

Yes. Students pay a $300 housing deposit each year. That deposit is good for housing in any residential facility during that school year.

Can students sublease their apartment in the Spartan Suites?

No. The option to sublease is no longer available in Spartan Suites.

Where do students go to apply for Spartan Suites?

Students who want to apply for Spartan Suites housing will need to visit the front desk of the Spartan Suites and pick up the housing application document from there.

What types of payments are acceptable and where should I pay?

All housing deposit payments should be paid online when completing the housing application. The online payment system accepts credit and debit cards with a Visa or MasterCard logo and electronic checks.

Are housing deposits refundable?

No. Housing deposits are non-refundable except in cases where a deposit has been paid but there are no vacancies either on-campus or in temporary housing.

Is the housing application process different for transfer students?

Transfer students utilize the same housing application process as all of our prospective/current students.  You may indicate your Transfer Student status in the appropriate field provided on the application. 

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