Apply for Housing
• How can I request more information and
a housing contract?
• How can I be assigned to a Living-Learning
Community?
• Can I be part of the University Honors
Program as well as a Living-Learning Community?
• Can I live in the Honors Community if
I am not an honors student?
• When will I find out about my room assignment
status?
• What if I'm placed on a wait list?
• I did not get assigned to one of my four
preferred hall choices. Why?
On-Campus Living
• How did I get matched with my roommate?
• What should I do to get to know my roommate?
• What happens when roommates do not get
along?
• How many people share a bathroom?
• What
should I bring with me?
• What if I need special accommodations?
• How can my friends and family visit
me in the residence hall?
• May
I have guests in my residence hall room?
• Do
the residence halls stay open during official University breaks?
Services & Amenities
• Do
I have to have a meal plan or can I cook in the residence hall?
• Are
phone service and cable television provided by the University?
• Can
I bring a computer and are the rooms wired for computer connections?
• Who
is responsible for the safety of my computer files on the network?
• Are
there facilities for washing and drying my clothes?
Mail &Packages
• What
is the best way to receive packages and mail on campus?
• May
we ship packages prior to move-in day?
University Housing Policies
• Are
pets allowed in the residence halls?
• What
is the alcohol policy?
Transportation
• Can
I bring a car to campus?
• Can
I bring a bicycle to campus?
• Is
there a bus service on campus?
How can I request more information and a housing contract?
Housing agreements are available to students after they have been formally
admitted to FSU. Admitted students can apply electronically by accessing
our online application available on our website. Students may also visit
the Housing Office, located in the Student Life Center , and fill out a hard
copy of the Housing Agreement.
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How can I be assigned to a Living-Learning
Community?
To be considered for an invitation to a Living-Learning Community, you must
submit first your Housing Agreement and $225 prepayment, then an online application
for each Living-Learning Community of interest to you, no later than April
12, 2010 . Applications will be available online beginning December 9, 2010
. Application review and selection begins in late March, and applicants may
view their invitation status online in late April.
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Can I be part of the University Honors
Program as well as a Living-Learning Community?
Yes, you may be part of the University Honors Program as well as a Living-Learning
Community; however, if you accept an invitation to a Living-Learning Community
you will not be able to live in the designated Honors Hall.
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Can I live in the Honors Community if I am
not an honors student?
Only those students who have been accepted into the FSU Honors Program are
eligible to reside in the Honors hall. Non-honors students will only be eligible
to reside in Landis Hall after all Honors student requests have been exhausted.
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When will I find out about my room assignment
status?
Summer & Fall housing applicants will be notified beginning in early June
2010 about their assignment status. The assignment invoices also serve as the
billing invoice for the term.
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What if I get placed on a wait list?
In some instances, students who are very late housing applicants may be placed
on a wait list for campus housing. While this can be concerning for them,
the wait list is not necessarily an indication that they will not receive
housing on campus. Historically, throughout the summer a number of students
who have signed Housing Agreements will make decisions to cancel their admission
or attend another institution, thus opening up spaces for students on the
housing wait list. University Housing will carefully consider trends from
previous years and will communicate with wait-listed students throughout
the summer with status updates. In the event that cancellations are not occurring
as expected and we are NOT able to offer housing to certain students, we
will communicate that information in writing by mid-July. NOTE: Placement
on the wait list does not remove obligation to the Housing Agreement.
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I did not get assigned to one of my four
preferred hall choices. Why?
Usually only early applicants get one of their four preferences.
Even then, if the preferences are halls that are highly requested, students
may not get into a preferred hall. Requests to move to another hall can be
made by clicking
here . Please keep in mind that reassignment requests are made possible
as space becomes available and are processed in priority number order.
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How did I get matched with my roommate?
All room assignments and roommate placements are generated
by the student's priority number. If an applicant selects a roommate
as their top priority, the application will assume the later application
date and priority number of the roommate pair for assignment purposes.
In some instances, we are unable to honor roommate requests due to
space availability. Therefore, you will be assigned to the next available
bed space. During the reassignment period, you may again request to
be assigned with your preferred roommate.
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What should I do to get to know my roommate?
Your roommate's address is listed on your housing assignment and invoice. It's
a good idea to try to get to know your roommate by writing and perhaps later
calling or emailing. Tell your roommate about yourself, your expectations,
and your commitment to the roommate relationship. Be sure to agree upon who
is bringing what for the room or at least a time to discuss it later. You
and your roommate may wish until move-in to make purchases for the room.
There are several shops and discount stores in town that can help you find
just what is needed fir the room.
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What happens when roommates do not get along?
Each resident brings with him or her a different set of expectations. To encourage
open communication, all residents discuss and sign a roommate contract at
the beginning of the fall term and any time there is a change in residence
status in the room. When roommates are unable to resolve a situation on their
own, a mediator is called upon to help. In mediation, an objective person,
usually a University Housing staff member, acts as a referee to ensure that
strong feelings do not hinder the process and that roommates follow the rules.
In the extreme cases in which mediation fails, arbitration will be used.
In this process roommates agree beforehand to honor the arbitrator's decision.
This binding decision may entail one or more roommates moving to another
room. Students requesting to move to another room are obligated to their
current room assignment until University Housing is able to find space available
to accommodate the move.
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How many people share a bathroom?
There are two types of bathroom arrangements in the residence halls. In community
style halls, the bathrooms are typically located at the end or middle of
the corridor. In these facilities, 35 to 40 students share the bathrooms.
In each residence hall with community bathrooms, the custodial staff is responsible
for cleaning. In Bryan, Broward, Cawthon, DeGraff, Gilchrist, Jennie Murphree,
Reynolds, Salley, and Wildwood residents have semi-private bathrooms in which
four to five students share a bathroom. Suite
bathrooms will not be regularly cleaned by custodial staff but will be deep
cleaned during breaks and at the end of spring term.
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What should I bring with me?
Linens are not provided so you'll want to bring your own sheets, pillowcases,
towels, blankets and pillows. We recommend extra long twin sheets. You and
your roommate may wish to coordinate bedspreads, drapes, and rugs. Your roommate
is identified on your room assignment invoice. Often these are selected once
you're here so you can share ideas for colors. Alarm clock/radio, umbrella,
surge protectors with warranty, clothes hangers, extension cords with warranty,
cooking items (pots, pans, etc.), food storage bins, dinnerware, glassware,
toiletry tote bag, robe, and shower slippers are other items to consider.
If you plan to bring a stereo or television, you should check with your roommate
to avoid duplication of such items. For a list of additional items, please
click here .
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What if I need special accommodations?
University Housing will assist students with disabilities and special medical
needs in determining a facility that is most suitable for them. Please indicate
the nature of the condition on the application. Attach any information to
the application that will be helpful to us in planning for your arrival.
The Student Disability Resource Center (850/644-9566) is also available to
help you adapt to campus life.
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May I have guests in my residence hall
room?
Guests are permitted in the halls only at the request of residents, who then
become responsible for their visitors' conduct. All guests must abide by University
and hall regulations applicable to the resident host. Guests of the same gender
as the resident host may stay overnight in student rooms provided that each
resident of the room to be used gives his or her permission. Guests may not
stay in University housing for more than three days in any thirty-day period,
except by permission of the residence coordinator or hall director.
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How can my friends and family visit
me in the residence hall?
Each hall has a call box at the front door. From this box, guests can dial
the student's phone number to ask the student to come down to open the door.
If the guest does not have the resident's number, he or she can call the
front desk receptionist number, which is posted at the call box. Because
of our commitment to campus safety, guests will not be allowed to wait for
the student in the resident's room if the resident is not present. However,
guests can wait in the hall lobby.
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Do the residence halls stay open during
official University breaks?
No. The halls are closed during the breaks at the end of each semester. Although
students are not allowed in the buildings during the breaks, they are not required
to remove their belongings from their rooms. The halls remain open during Thanksgiving
and special
accommodations can be made through the housing office for students who need
temporary housing during Spring Break.
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Do I have to have a meal plan or can I
cook in the residence hall?
All students who reside in renovated residence halls on the East
side of campus are required to purchase a meal plan membership. The affected
halls and living-learning communities are as follows: Broward, Bryan, Cawthon,
Gilchrist, Jennie Murphree, Landis and Reynolds. Students residing in DeGraff,
Deviney, Dorman, Kellum, McCollum, Ragans, Salley, Smith and Wildwood Halls
are not required to purchase a meal membership, but many choose to do so.
All residence halls contain kitchens for use by residents of the hall. Cooking
is permitted in the residence hall kitchens. Students are allowed to bring
microwaves of 700 watts or less and coffee makers. Open burner or open flame
elements (such as toaster ovens, immersion heaters, chaffing dishes and fondue
pots) are not permitted in the residence halls. Refrigerators are provided
in each student room. No other refrigerator or freezer is allowed. Residents
are responsible for cleaning their refrigerator on a regular basis and before
rooms are vacated.
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Are phone service and cable television
provided by the University?
Each residence hall room is equipped with wiring for a telephone line and cable
television. For telephone service, students can contact Embarq directly at
(850) 599-1005 or 1-888-723-8010. For cable television, student should contact
the Office of Telecommunications at help@otc.fsu.edu or 644-HELP (4357). Students
are responsible for all fees associated with cable TV and phone services.
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Are rooms wired for computer connections?
All residence hall rooms are wired for connection to the campus
network, the Internet, etc. Many residents bring personal computers
to campus. Computer users will need an Ethernet card and cable to connect
computers to the available wall jacks. For information on obtaining
an FSU account and getting connected in the FSU residence halls, go
the Guide for Computing Resources at http://gtcr.fsu.edu .
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Who is responsible for the safety of my
computer files on the network?
Students are ultimately responsible for ensuring that others cannot
access their information on the network. Tampering with and unlawfully accessing
someone else's computer files is a felony.
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Are there facilities for washing and drying
my clothes?
Every hall has laundry facilities for resident student use. Laundry rooms are
for the use of resident students only and all machines are FSUCard operated.
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What is the best way to receive packages
and mail on campus?
The residence halls are closed until opening day, we are unable to accept packages
until the official opening day. Food deliveries are made only to the main door
of the residence hall where vendors have access to the outside phone. United
States mail is delivered to the FSU Post Office in the Oglesby Union. Address
U.S. mail to:
Student's Name
U-Box - # _____ (Five digit box number)
Tallahassee , FL 32313
Deliveries from florists, UPS, FedEx and DHL are made to the hall
office. The address for deliveries of this nature is:
Student's Name
Room Number and Hall
Street Name (see list below)
Florida State University
Tallahassee , FL 32306
*The hall receptionist will e-mail residents when deliveries arrive.
For Street Names go to http://housing.fsu.edu/housing/ungrad/2009%20Personalize%20PDFs/Mail%20Package%20Directions.pdf
Food deliveries are made only to the main door of the residence hall
where vendors have access to the outside phone.
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May we ship packages prior to move-in day?
No. Unfortunately, because the residence halls are closed we are only able
to accept packages after official opening day.
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Are pets allowed in the residence halls?
Pets (except goldfish) cannot live in a University residence hall.
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What is the alcohol policy?
According to University policy, alcohol may not be consumed in public and common
areas of residence halls. Alcoholic beverage consumption is allowed only
in the room where residents are 21 or older. Displaying intoxicated behavior
or possessing decorative alcohol containers is prohibited for residents of
any age.
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Can I bring a car to campus?
Yes. Parking, however, is very limited. If you plan to bring a car, be prepared
to park some distance from your residence hall. You must have a parking decal
to park on campus. For more information, contact Parking Services at 850/644-5278,
or visit their website at http://parking.fsu.edu .
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Can I bring a bicycle to campus?
Yes. If you plan to bring a bicycle to campus, bring a strong lock or chain
to secure your bicycle to the bicycle pads outside the residence hall. Bicycles
may be stored in student rooms after roommates provide consent. You are advised
to register your bicycle with the FSUPD.
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Is there a bus service on campus?
Yes, the University provides a bus shuttle for the campus and surrounding areas.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Parking Services at 850/644-5278,
or at http://parking.fsu.edu .
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