How do I apply for housing?
What is the Housing Deposit and how much is it?
The $250 Housing Deposit is a one time charge paid by new students seeking on-campus housing. The deposit stays active as long as the student remains a continuous resident in University owned housing and offsets the costs of student damages. If the deposit amount drops below $100 at any time during the student’s stay on campus, they will be notified to bring the deposit back to the $250 level. The deposit is returned less any outstanding charges upon graduation or if the student moves off campus.
What is the cost of living on campus?
The room and board rates are set at the end of April by the Board of Visitors. The most current rates are posted on the Housing website. Room rates encompass the costs for internet service, cable, utilities, furniture, and routine maintenance service. Board rates (meal plan) are the same for 3 of the options offered with Freshmen being required to have either a 14 or 19 meal plan. (Back to top)
As a new student where can I live?
New students under the age of 20 will be assigned a room in one of the following residence halls: Potomac River North, Santoro Hall, and York River Hall. New students over 20 years old may live in any of the other housing options depending upon availability. (Back to top)
Am I guaranteed housing as a 3rd or 4th year student?
3rd year students and above are not guaranteed housing but are given the opportunity to request on campus housing during the Housing Lottery. (Back to top)
When is the deadline for applying?
How are room assignments made?
What is my on-campus mailing address?
Can I select my roommate?
New students can select a roommate on the Contract Acceptance form or by completing a Freshmen roommate request form. All requests must be mutual and students may have to make a decision between choosing a roommate or choosing involvement in Quest or a Learning Community. The deadline to request roommates is June 30th. New students cannot request suitemates.(Back to top)
What is a meal plan?
Meal plans are a combination of dining dollars and regular meals that allow you to eat at University operated dining facilities. There are four types of meal plans available to students, each type provides a different combination of dining dollars and regular meals. Freshmen are required to have either a 19 or 14 meal plan and students with out kitchens can select a 10, 14 or 19 meal plan. A 5 meal plan is available to commuters and students with kitchens.(Back to top)
Where can I eat on campus?
Meal plans can be used at Regettas or Commons Dining Halls. Dining Dollars can be used as Captins Cafe, Discovery Café or the University Bookstore for food products. (Back to top)
What is a triple room and how are you assigned to one?
We do our best in trying to avoid triple rooms, however, triple rooms are created when student demand exceeds the number of available rooms. A triple room means a third person will be assigned to a room intended for two people. Students are assigned to triples based on their application date. Those students with later application dates are typically temporarily assigned to triple rooms. (Back to top)
What is a Learning Community?
A Learning Community is where 30 students taking two of the same classes live on the same floor or building. There are many different Learning Communities to choose from and all offer classes required or sought after by new students. Any new freshmen student can sign up to participate in a Learning Community. Information about Learning Communities is mailed out in March. (Back to top)
How do I sign up for Quest Housing?
You can only sign up for Quest housing if you are in the Presidents Leadership Program or Honors Program and invited by the program coordinator. Information about Quest Housing is mailed out in March. (Back to top)
What type of furniture is in my room?
Each room is provided with a bed, desk, desk chair and extra long mattress (80x 30) per resident. Some rooms have wardrobes with built in dressers, some have wardrobes and dressers and some have closets with additional dressers.(Back to top)
Will I have internet and cable access?
A typical room has one cable outlet, two internet connections and a local phone line with a digital telephone. (Back to top)
What is the Housing Lottery?
The Housing Lottery is the process where students currently living on campus will have the chance to select a room on campus the following year. Students are randomly assigned an appointment time during which they can select a room for the upcoming year. Due to the high demand for on campus housing, not all students will be able to select a spot during the Housing Lottery, however, we are able to accommodate most of the student requests. (Back to top)
Can I receive assistance from the University if I have a disability?
Students with disabilities and needing or wanting assistance should contact the Coordinator of Disability Services at (757) 594-8763. (Back to top)
When will I find out where I’ll live?
How do I change rooms?
How do I report troubles with my fixtures, plumbing, lighting or communication equipment in my room?