Frequently Asked Questions
Residence Halls
- I live in the Circle Apartments. Can my roommate and I swap rooms?
- Where do most first-year students live?
- Am I required to find a roommate?
- If I find a roommate and we have different lottery numbers, what do I do?
- Can incoming first-year students and transfer students live in apartments?
- What happens if I log onto HomerConnect on the day I am scheduled based on my lottery number and I cannot find housing?
- How do I apply for a Learning Community or the First-Year Residential Experience?
- Will my room ever be entered and checked by college staff?
- How are student room assignments made?
- Are the halls locked 24 hours-a-day?
- My summer bill includes a charge for a double room. Is this the only room type I can select?
- What should I do if I have a special housing need?
- Do I have to be on the meal plan?
- How much is a meal plan? How many meals do I get a week?
- What furniture is included in my room?
- How do I get Internet access in my room?
- Are pets allowed?
- What bedding and drapes are provided for my room?
- What appliances can I bring?
- How can I rent a microfridge?
- Is there extra storage space in my hall?
- What access to phone and television do I have in my room?
- How do I get my mail?
- Where do I do my laundry and how much does it cost?
- If something is broken in my room or on my floor, how do I get it fixed?
- Can students park a car on campus?
- Am I allowed to nail up pictures, hang posters or hooks, or otherwise personalize my room?
- Am I allowed to decorate my room for holiday observances?
- I lost my keys. What do I do?
- I locked myself out. What should I do?
- What are the quiet hours in my hall?
- What do I do if my roommate and I just don't get along?
- What staff is present in my hall?
- Can I become a Resident Assistant?
- How do I locate an RA for assistance?
- Can I leave my belongings in my room over the summer?
- What is Block Selection?
- Why was Block Selection created?
- Why can't groups larger than six apply for Block Selection?
- If the power goes out, will I be locked out of my building?
- Can I stay in my room over breaks?
- What if I need to return to campus before the published check-in or opening date?