residential FAQs
Can I request a particular roommate? Yes, you can specify who you would like to live with. You and a friend must each indicate your preference on your Resident Student Contract. Every attempt will be made to honor a roommate request, but only if both students have paid their University reservation deposits.
How does the University match roommates? When you complete the Residential Life Housing Contract, you will be asked to fill out a survey with questions concerning your study habits, the hours you keep, whether you smoke cigarettes, etc. The information you provide will be used to match you with a compatible roommate.
Can I request a specific residence hall? Yes, you may indicate your residence hall preference when filling out your Residence Life Housing Contract. Every attempt will be made to honor your preference. However, all contracts are placed on a first-deposit-and-contract-received, first-resident-placed basis. Therefore, we cannot guarantee any preference.
Can I live off campus? Generally, you may live off campus as a freshman only if you are married, at least 21 years old, living at home with your parents/guardians and commuting, or you are a transfer student.
Where do I wash my clothes? All residence halls have coin-operated laundry facilities.
Do I bring my own bed linens and towels? Yes. The beds are twin extra long. You should also bring a pillow, bedspread and/or quilt, desk lamp, mirror and coat hangers. Limit what you bring until you see the size of your room and what your roommates bring.
Will I have access to Internet/Email? Yes. You may access the Internet in your residence hall or campus computer labs.
special accommodations When a student informs Residential Life or the Center for Academic Support that they are in need of a particular on-campus housing accommodation, both offices will work in tandem to evaluate the request to ensure that reasonable accommodations are provided. The student must submit the required special needs or disability documentation to the Center for Academic Support before a request can be considered (see Center for Academic Support webpage for further information).
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