The University is not liable for loss or damage to personal property of students.  Students are urged to secure insurance for such property.  Students should check with their families to determine the extent of coverage, if any, under existing insurance policies or purchase independent personal property insurance.  National Student Services Inc. specializes in student personal property insurance.  Find out more at www.nssinc.com

Living with a roommate can be a rewarding experience and may lead to a lasting friendship. This experience will be enhanced by following a few basic suggestions:

• Check out the roommate page on our Web site

• Establish some ground rules and keep communication open

• Make an honest attempt to get to know one another

• Discuss likes and dislikes openly

• Share and respect your roommate’s feelings

In the event of roommate conflicts which appear beyond discussion, contact your resident assistant or residential coordinator.

No room changes, including roommate changes, will be made during the first three weeks of the semester. After three weeks, room changes may be requested if space is available.

To make a room change, residents must first consult the resident assistant and residential coordinator of the floor and hall they are assigned to. If the residential coordinator decides there is a legitimate reason for a room change, the student will be referred to the assistant director of residence life. The assistant director will work with the student to coordinate the room change and set completion dates. The student initiating the room change is responsible for notifying the current roommate of the room change.

Room Consolidations and Single Rooms

Except for rooms specifically built for single occupancy, all assignments are intended for double occupancy. Upper-class students and second semester freshmen may obtain private rooms when space permits for an additional cost. First semester freshmen are not eligible for single rooms.

Single rooms are limited in Powell and Schroeder Residence Halls. Single rooms are not usually available on the first floors of Morton, Brentano or Hale Residence Halls.

When a student is without a roommate, there are a number of options:

• Move into another room with a roommate of your choice
• Select another roommate to move into your room
• Accept the placement of a new roommate made by the Office of Residence Life
• Pay extra to keep your room as a single if space permits (upper-class students and second semester freshmen)

The Office of Residence Life reserves the right to assign a new roommate at any time.

Regarding Payment Plans: If you notice that the cost of your housing is different from any initial payment plan you have set up, please contact Student Accounts to make adjustments.

Returning Student Assignments

The fall housing application process for returning students occurs during the preceding spring semester.

• Returning students currently residing on campus. If you currently reside on campus, your present housing and damage deposit can be carried over into the new contract year. Please follow all procedures and due dates related to the room selection process to obtain or retain your housing assignment. This information will be made available in late February.
   

• Returning students not currently residing on campus. If you currently do not reside on campus, return the signed contract to the Office of Residence Life by published deadlines. A $100 housing and damage deposit will be charged to the student’s account. The housing and damage deposit is required of all students requesting housing. If a deposit is being made from outside the United States, please convert to a U.S. money order. This deposit covers the entire time you reside on campus.

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on room selection processes for returning students.

Room Accommodation Requests

For requests based on medical, psychological or disability-related conditions, please refer to the request for accommodation page on our Web site or by calling 812-488-2663.