Frequently Asked Questions
Residential Life Guide
- I bought an appliance from a website and it said that it was “college-approved.” Why am I being fined?
- I was fined for having room trash. What does that mean?
- I was fined for room trash, but I didn’t even know that it was a violation. Isn’t this unfair?
- I have left room trash in my room over a break before and I wasn’t fined. Why am I being fined now?
- It does not cost $30 to take out a bag of trash. Why am I being billed for that amount?
- The room trash fee is $30 and is split between roommates. Health and Safety fines are $25 (or more) and are not split between roommates. Why is this?
- What is the best area in which to live?
- How are student room assignments made?
- Are the halls locked 24 hours-a-day?
- 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 if there are only one or two people who I am interested in living with?
- Why can't groups larger than six apply for Block Selection?
- Is my group guaranteed to get spaces together if we apply?
- If my group applies and we are not awarded a Block space, what is the best thing for us to do if we still want to live near each other?
- When will Block Selection be available? Is it before or after apartment and suite selection?
- My semester standing is wrong on HomerConnect. What do I do?
- Why does a group of rising seniors get priority over a mixed group of rising junior and seniors?
- I want to remain in (squat) my standard residence hall room for next year. How do I do that?
- I want to squat my Garden Apartment. How do I do that?
- I want to squat my Circle Apartment. How do I do that?
- I was told that I’m not allowed to squat my room. Why?
- How can I move to another room?
- How long does it take before my Wait List request is satisfied?
- My roommate just moved out and I have a friend I would like to move in. What options do I have to fill this space?
- How do I use the Card Access System?
- Will students have access to residence halls other than their own?
- What if someone tries to use their ID to gain access to a building where they do not reside?
- Do I need my ID card to access anything other than building exterior doors?
- If the power goes out, will I be locked out of my building?
- If I move to a different building during the year, how do to get access to my new residence hall?
- What happens if I lose my ID?
- What if there is a malfunction in a card reader?
- What is a leave of absence?
- What is a medical leave of absence?
- What is MIA?
- Can I stay in my room over breaks?
- What if I need to return to campus before the published check-in or opening date?