Frequently Asked Questions

Before You Arrive

What is the procedure for applying for housing?

  1. Your enrollment fee will also serve as your housing deposit. The housing application is available to new students after they have paid their enrollment fee.
  2. You can access the New Student Housing Application on the Res Life Portal. Fill out the housing application, which includes the housing contract, application, roommate profile, and the selection of a dining plan. The housing application deadline for new students is June 14, 2024.
  3. If you are under 18 an application verification will be sent to the email listed to the parent/guardian you listed first on your application. Your parent/guardian will need to verify your ability to sign the contract found within the housing application process.
  4. Your application will be processed by the Residential Life Office and your room assignment will be sent to you in Mid-July. At this time you will find out who your roommate(s) will be.

What should I bring with me and what should I not bring with me?

Please refer to our Packing Guide for a comprehensive list of items that we recommend you consider bringing with you (and NOT bringing with you).

Can I have a pet?

Because of health and sanitation issues and the possibility of other residents' allergic reactions, pets are not permitted to be kept, fed, or harbored in the residence halls. These issues may interfere with a student's right to a clean environment conducive to study.

Animals are not permitted in public areas of residence halls. The housing of cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, snakes, and any illegal animals in the residence halls is prohibited. The only pets permitted are fish and one of the following animals per student: gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, and rats. These small, caged, nonpoisonous animals and fish are permitted in the student's room if the student completes and submits the pet registration form, and gains advance approval from the Residential Life Office and his/her roommates before the pet arrives on campus. A roommate's request to live in a pet-free environment supersedes the right of the student to have a pet in his/her room.

Dogs, cats, snakes, rabbits, and ferrets are strictly forbidden in any residence hall facility.

Water-filled aquariums of no more than 10-gallon capacity may be maintained for fish, snails, and crustaceans. (Turtles, amphibians, other reptiles, and other aquarium-dwelling animals are not permitted.) All animals, including fish, must be taken home over semester breaks. The University will not be held responsible for the safety of fish or any animal in the event of electrical power failures.

All pets found in student housing that violate this policy will be immediately removed or confiscated and moved to a local shelter or the Humane Society. Students will be charged a $50 fine for violation of this policy and charged for any damages to the facility. Residential Life reserves the right to determine if an animal is appropriate.

Can I bring my car to campus?

Absolutely. Any student may bring a vehicle to campus. For safety and security, all vehicles parked on campus must be registered with our Department of Public Safety and must display a permit. Visit the Parking Policies page for more information.

What is a resident assistant? What is a moderator?

A Resident Assistant (RA) is an upperclassman who lives on your floor and serves as the first point of contact for students. This person was selected through an application and screening process and has been given training in a variety of issues facing college students. RAs are required to be on their floors on a regular basis and get to know each of their residents.

A Moderator is an upperclassman student who supervises a Small Living Unit (SLU). A Moderator is the student staff member who is also a contact person for students who might have concerns. Freshmen students do not typically live in a Small Living Unit, but are encouraged to attend programs and become involved with SLU initiatives.