Florida State University Housing - Graduate Housing Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Live At Alumni Village?
Only degree-seeking, fee-paying, regularly enrolled students at Florida State University are eligible to reside in Alumni Village. You may live at Alumni Village if you meet the above requirements and are single and over the age of 23, married with or without children, or a single parent. Most Alumni Village residents are graduate students.
Students with dependents are given priority for two and three bedroom apartments. Though requests for specific apartment types and areas will be considered when making the assignments, there can be no guarantee the student will receive a first choice assignment due to availability of the preferred apartment.
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How Do I Check In?
The apartment assignments invoice you received in the mail provides you with your specific apartment assignment and your scheduled date of check-in i.e. the earliest possible day that you may move into your apartment. You will need to bring two things to check into your apartment:

the assignments invoice mentioned above and
a cashiers receipt for the first month's rent.

Check in at the Alumni Village Main Office (157 Herlong Dr., Apt.#1). After the appropriate paper work is completed, you will be issued your apartment key. The check-in process takes about 15 minutes. Check-ins are done between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. No check-ins are done after 5:00 or on the weekends with one exception--During Fall semester you may check in at the Alumni Village Main Office on opening day, the Sunday preceding orientation 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.. Please arrange your travel plans to correspond with these designated check in periods.
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What Are The Residential Areas?
The Alumni Village apartments are grouped into three areas. The areas reflect some differences in design. Area I consists of apartment buildings numbered 150 - 167. Area II includes apartment buildings numbered 171 - 190 and Area III includes apartment buildings numbered 301 - 359.
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What Furniture/Appliances Are In The Apartment?
Each apartment is furnished with a two-seat sofa, a side chair, a dining table and four chairs, a desk and desk chair, a dresser, one double bed and one night table. In two and three bedroom apartments the second and third bedroom are left unfurnished so they may be used as a nursery, den, study, or bedroom as needed. All floors are tile. Kitchens are equipped with stoves and refrigerators. All apartments are equipped with natural gas heating units. Apartments in Area I and Area II have gas stoves for cooking while Area III has electric stoves for cooking. Area I one bedroom apartments have shower stalls, not bathtubs. Venetian blinds are provided in all apartments except for upstairs flats in Area II and upstairs bedrooms in townhouses. In these apartments, drapes are provided.
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What About Storage Space For Personal Belongings?
Since there is no space available for the storage of personal belongings, we suggest you bring only those items that will fit comfortably into the space available inside the apartment. If you would like to bring your own furniture, plan to build your decorating scheme around the provided furnishings. A waiting list is maintained for students who wish to have their apartments completely unfurnished. In order to place your name on the list you must read and sign the furniture policy. We cannot guarantee when or if the furniture could be removed. Requests for partially unfurnished apartments cannot be honored.
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How Do I Make Arrangements For Gas, Water And Electricity Connections?
UUtilities connections are the responsibility of the resident. To turn on your electricity and water, contact the City Utility Department at (850) 891-4968 and at (850) 891-5100 for gas; or, you may visit the offices at 425 North Macomb Street. You may also visit their website at http://www.talgov.com/you/index.cfm. You must be present in your apartment for the city workman to turn on the gas inside your apartment. The deposit for electric, gas, and water is $240.00, with a no refundable connection fee of $55.50 (as of February 2008). Connections are made Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. The city requires 48 hours prior notice. Garbage collection fees are included in your rent. Utilities service must be activated no later than the student's scheduled move-in date and remain active throughout the occupant's stay.
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What About Telephone And Cable Hookups?
Telephone service is not included in your rent. Contact theEmbarq Telephone Company at 811 locally or 800-326-2497 for telephone service, deposit information and for more information. All apartments have modular jacks; but you must bring your own phone. Cable service is not included in your rent. Telephone service is not included in your rent. Contact theEmbarq Telephone Company at 811 locally or 800-326-2497 for telephone service, deposit information and for more information. All apartments have modular jacks; but you must bring your own phone. Cable service is not included in your rent. Residents must contract with Comcast Cablevision at (850) 574-4000 for cable service or www.comcast.com. Rates begin at $9.85 (as of February 2008) and up depending on the type of features you want. Twenty-four hour notice is required. All apartments are equipped to receive cable service.
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What About Air-conditioning?
Very few apartments in Alumni Village have University-owned air-conditioning units (less than 10%). If you are assigned to one of these air-conditioned apartments, your monthly rental rate reflects a $20.00 per air conditioning unit charge above the cost of a non air-conditioned apartment.
Residents assigned to non-air-conditioned apartments may install their own air-conditioner only in the spaces provided (not in windows). At check-in, the resident is given a sheet with complete information on air conditioning installation. It is important to note:

Units requiring more than 208 - 220 voltage and 20 amperes will not run.
Alumni Village maintenance crew will install and remove air-conditioners for a small installation and removal fee.

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How Do I Receive Mail?
The U.S. Post Office delivers mail to mailboxes near your apartment. At check-in a request form is completed and forwarded to the U.S. Post office for new mail box keys to be delivered to the resident's apartment. It usually takes a week to ten days for the new keys to arrive. Your new address should look similar to the following:
Mr./Ms. J. Doe
157 Herlong Drive, Apt.#1
Tallahassee, FL 32310

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Are There Other Services?

Laundry Rooms: Washing machines and dryers are not permitted in Alumni Village apartments. FSU card operated washing machines and dryers are available in two laundry rooms reserved for the use of residents. Your apartment key provides access to the facilities.
Child Care: The Alumni Village Child Development Center is a nationally accredited educational child care center that provides full-time care for children between the ages of 3 and 5. The children must be toilet trained. There is an affordable tuition fee. An after school program and children's summer program are also offered for children ages 5 to 12. There is no fee for the after school or summer program. For further information, please call (850) 644-8305.

How do I apply for graduate housing? Who is eligible to live in graduate housing?
Only degree-seeking, fee-paying, regularly enrolled students at Florida State University are eligible to reside in Alumni Village. You may live at Alumni Village if you meet the above requirements and are single and over the age of 23, married with or without children, or a single parent. Most Alumni Village residents are graduate students. Students with dependents are given priority for two and three bedroom apartments. Though requests for specific apartment types and areas will be considered when making the assignments, there can be no guarantee the student will receive a first choice assignment due to availability of the preferred apartment
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Will I be guaranteed an assignment in graduate housing?
No, housing is not guaranteed. All assignments are done on a first come, first serve basis. The earlier the student applies the better their chances of receiving an assignment.

When will I receive my assignment?
Assignments are typically made 15 to 30 days prior to the official move in date.
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May I move in earlier than the scheduled move-in date?
No.
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Are there washers and dryer hookups in the apartments?
No.
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May I bring a computer?
Yes.
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May I bring my own furniture with me?
Since the apartments are furnished, it is better to bring only those pieces that will comfortably and aesthetically fit with the furniture provided.
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Is parking available?
Yes.
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Is there a way to travel to campus without my own car?
Yes, there is bus service and bike paths.
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Can I smoke cigarettes in my apartment?
No. The Florida Clean Air Act prohibits smoking within any State University System educational facility.
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Do the apartments close in the summer?
No, Alumni Village is open year round.
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Are pets allowed?
Only fish and small caged birds.
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What are the average utility bills?
Actual monthly bills may vary with weather conditions and the comfort level of the individual. As of February 2006 the average monthly bill for a on bedroom flat $110.00, for a two bedroom flat $135.00, for a two bedroom townhouse $155.00 and for a three bedroom townhouse $180.00. This information includes gas, water, electricity and sewage and is offered only for purposes of financial planning.

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