Since housing assignments are made on a first-come first-served
basis, the earlier you submit your Occupancy Agreement, the likelier
you are to get an assignment of your choice. The deadline
for new freshman is: May 1. The deadline for transfer students
is: July 1. Occupancy Agreements received after this date are unlikely
to be accommodated in campus housing.
Do I have to sign a new Occupancy Agreement for
the spring semester?
No. The Occupancy Agreement that you sign is for the academic year
(fall and spring semester). When you sign the agreement,
you are to live in campus housing for the academic year
and your agreement would not be changed for spring semester.
If I have already paid the $235 deposit
to admissions, do I need to pay the $150 housing deposit?
No, the $235 deposit covers both the $150 Occupancy Agreement
deposit and the $85 admissions deposit. Just be sure to
submit your Occupancy Agreement to the admissions office and
your agreement will be forwarded to Housing and Residential Services for
assignment. The housing deposit is a one time deposit based on the history of your housing status. As long as you meet the deadlines to reapply for housing in the following academic years, your deposit will roll over.
Is housing available during break and
vacation times?
The residence halls stay open during the Thanksgiving
and Spring Breaks. There is also housing available during
the Summer Sessions. Students who need housing during the
Winter Break should plan to seek alternative, off-campus
accommodation during that time, as most residence halls
will be closed.
How likely is it that I'll get my first
choice of residence hall?
Since we assign Occupancy Agreements based on receipt date, the
earlier you return your agreement and deposit the more
likely you are to be assigned to your first choice residence
hall. However, since this may not always be possible,
be sure to rank your other choices so that we can place
you into a preferred location on campus if your first
choice isn’t available.
How can I ensure that I get to room
with the person of my choice?
As a new student the best strategy is to be sure to send
your Occupancy Agreement early, that you send both agreements at the
same time, and that the mutual roommate request information
(name and social security number) is complete. While we
cannot guarantee that you will be roommates due to potential
space limitations, you will be placed together if possible.
How many people are assigned to
a room?
Most rooms on our campus are designed for double occupancy,
although there are a limited number of both singles and
designed triples. Due to the increasing demand for on-campus
housing, incoming freshman and transfer students are assigned
into expanded occupancy rooms. The expanded occupancy means
that a third person is assigned to a double occupancy room.
The expanded occupancy assignments are designed as a temporary
solution to over-subscription for housing, but can last
as long as a semester. Housing and Residential Services and Student Support
Services offices work to assist students during this time
of adjustment, helping them to develop roommate agreements
and to provide advice and support if conflicts arise. Additionally
specialized furniture is added to the room to best utilize
space (although there are only two closets to a room), and
additional data jacks are made available - so that each
student in a room has access to our data network.
When will I find out my room assignment?
Room assignments for new freshmen and transfer students
are made during the summer. Housing and Residential Services
will notify you in writing in late July or early August of your room assignment
and provide you with contact information for your roommate.
Can the Occupancy Agreement be cancelled?
Yes. If for some reason you and your family decide prior
to the start of the semester to make alternate plans, you
may cancel your occupancy agreement. To do so, incoming students must
notify Housing and Residential Services in writing that you wish
to cancel your agreement, and this notice must be sent by
the published deadline. You will forfeit the $150 deposit
by canceling. Once you have occupied your assignment (as
defined by the Occupancy Agreement), you may only cancel
your assignment under the terms defined in the Occupancy Agreement Release/Cancellation section of the Occupancy Agreement.
Where do I go to check-in?
When you receive your room assignment in July or August, the letter
will include information about move-in dates and will specify
a check-in location and directions to the check-in site.
What do I need to do if I want to switch
rooms and/or halls? What if my roommate and I don’t
get along?
While we hope that you and your roommate will work together
to establish a healthy roommate relationship, students do
occasionally want to change rooms or halls. Once students
received their assignment during the summer, they must wait
until the third week of the semester to begin requesting
room changes with your Building Director, which are made
on a space available basis. Students should see their RA
for help if they are having roommate problems to explore
their options.
When will I get the key/One Card to my room?
Resident students will be issued either keys or their One Card
that will operate their room door, depending upon their
residence hall assignment. Aubuchon, Russell, Herlihy and Mara Village are all operated by card-access, and the students' One Card will
be programmed to open their suite, room and front doors. Students
in Townhouses will be
issued keys/One Card. Returning students will use their same One Card from the previous academic year(s). Regardless of where you live, students are
expected to carry their FSC One Card and, if appropriate,
their keys with them at all times - as entrance doors to
all buildings are kept locked 24 hours a day. Also, to maintain
security, students are encouraged to keep their suite and
room doors locked at all times.
Do the doors to the residence hall
get locked at a certain time each night?
The doors to the residence halls are actually locked 24
hours a day. Residents of the building are provided with
either a front door key/One Card, (depending upon which
building they live in), that gives them access to the building,
so they can come and go as they please.
Can I bring my computer to FSC?
By all means! Our residence hall rooms are equipped with
one data port connection per pillow. All you need is to
have a computer that has an Ethernet card installed and
connection cable. You can then hook into the campus network
and the internet. However, if you don’t have a computer,
all students have access to on-campus computer labs that
are equipped with printers.
