Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any single-sex floors, or are all the floors in all the halls coed?
All of the floors in all of the halls are coed, with the exception of Centennial Halls. Halls has coed floors, all-male floors, and all-female floors.
How is the climate controlled in each room?
All of our units have thermostats.
Are there window blinds in every room?
All rooms have either blinds or curtains.
How do you match up roommates?
First-year students are matched based on the answers they provide to the questions on their application.
Do you provide custodial services?
Yes! We have a large staff dedicated to keeping our facilities fresh. The common areas, including common bathrooms are cleaned each day. Individual units are attended by the residents who live there.
I am concerned about a friend. Is there an anonymous way that I can report this?
Yes. We have created an online tool just for this purpose.
How and when do I mail in the $200 deposit?
First-year and new transfer students need to mail a check or money order to the Office of Admissions once the online application is completed. Graduate students need to send their deposit to the Housing and Residential Education office.
Why are there housing damage charges on my bill?
If you are responsible for causing damage to our facilities, we will place that charge directly onto your bill. In the case of damages that no one has taken responsibility for, we split the charge to repair that damage among the community members.
I have been awarded a housing grant, can I use this grant to live in one of the Greek houses?
As a first-year student your are not eligible to live in one of the Greek houses. Students finishing their first-year that meet all of the criteria are eligible to live in Greek housing. The following Greek houses qualify for the housing grant: Delta Zeta, Delta Delta Delta, Sigma Chi, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Kappa Sigma.
What are the important housing dates of the 2008-2009 academic year?
Friday, August 1, 2008 Last day to change meal plan for fall quarter
Monday, September 1, 2008 Centennial Halls, Johnson-McFarlane Halls and the first-year portion of Centennial Towers open beginning at 9 A.M. Check in for first-year residents is staggered with the first group at 9 A.M. and the second beginning at 11:30 A.M.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 New student orientation begins
Friday, September 5, 2008 All Upper-class Residence halls and apartments open at 9 A.M.
Sunday, September 7, 2008 Students not checked in may be assigned to another room when they arrive
Monday, September 8, 2008 Fall classes begin
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Fall room change date
Friday, October 31, 2008 Fall meal plan conversion deadline
Thursday, November 20, 2008 Last day of finals, meal plan ends with dinner, last day to change meal plan for winter quarter
Friday, November 21, 2008 Winter break begins; Nelson, Nagel, J-Mac & Halls close at 9 A.M., Towers and the apartments remain open
Friday, November 28, 2008 Contract cancellation deadline for new winter quarter application/contracts
Friday, January 2, 2009 New students check-in 8 A.M.
Sunday, January 4, 2009 Residence halls re-open at 8 A.M.
Monday, January 5, 2009 Winter classes begin; Meal plan begins with breakfast
Friday, February 22, 2009 Contract release petition deadline for spring 2008 quarter
Friday, February 22, 2009 Contract cancellation deadline for new spring quarter application/contracts, winter meal plan conversion deadline
Friday, February 27, 2009 Last day to change meal plan for spring quarter
Sunday, March 15, 2009 Last day of finals, meal plan ends with dinner
Monday, March 16, 2009 Spring break begins; residence halls, suites, and apartments remain open
Monday, March 23, 2009 Spring classes begin, meal plan begins with breakfast
Friday, May 22, 2009 Spring meal plan conversion deadline
Thursday, June 4, 2009 Last day of finals, meal plan ends with dinner
Friday, June 5, 2009 Summer vacation begins; residence halls, suites, and undergraduate apartments close at 9 A.M.; students with summer residence contracts may be eligible to stay in the same room