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ANSWERS TO IMPORTANT
QUESTIONS ON HOUSING . . .
We have found that both parents and students are concerned about the
place where a student will be during the school year. We have tried
to answer the most asked questions. If a parent or student should
have a concern, please feel free to call the Residential Housing
Office, 1-800-432-5899 or (225) 771-3590 or write to Southern
University, Residential Housing Department, P. O. Box 9460, Baton
Rouge, LA 70813-9460. The web site address is
www.housing.subr.edu.
APPLYING FOR HOUSING
Q-How
does a student apply for housing?
A-When
a student applies for admission to the University, an Application for
University Residence Halls is provided with the Admissions Application.
The student should carefully complete the application and return it,
along with a $50 deposit (money order or cashier’s check) to Southern
University, Residential Housing Office, P. O. Box 9460, Baton Rouge, LA
70813-9460.
Q-
When does a student have to apply for housing?
A-The
student (beginning freshman) is encouraged to apply by May 1st for the Fall
Semester. Applications are received until all spaces are filled.
Q-If
a beginning freshman is not admitted into the university and desires to
cancel housing, is the $50.00 deposit refundable?
A-Yes,
the $50.00 deposit is refundable. The student must submit a written and
signed statement and return the housing assignment letter to the Residential
Housing Department requesting a refund of the deposit.
ASSIGNMENTS
Q-When
can a student find out his/her assignment?
A-Students
will be mailed their residence hall assignments in June.
ROOMS
Q-What
is furnished in the rooms?
A-The
rooms are furnished with twin beds, chairs, closets and a desk.
Q-What
does a student need to bring?
A-This
is by no means an all inclusive list, but students have suggested the
following items: Twin bed spread, 4 twin sheets, 2 blankets, pillow and
pillow cases, laundry bag, folding laundry rack, padlock, iron and ironing
board, telephone, television, radio, clock, microwave, shower shoes (flip
flops), shower caddy, towels and wash cloths, flashlight and batteries,
trash can, mop, broom and surge protector.
Q-Can
a student have a refrigerator or other appliances?
A-Small
refrigerators (less than 4 cubic feet, 1.5 amps or 180 watts) are allowed.
The use of a surge protector is required. The usage of the following items
is not permitted: open element appliances (electric skillets & grills, hot
plates, slow cookers, etc.), sun lamps, electric heaters or extension cords.
Q-Which
residence hall are freshman students assigned?
A-Freshmen
are assigned to the Freshman Complex, Boley Hall for females and Jones Hall
for males.
Q-Are
Honor’s residence halls available?
A-Yes,
Bethune and Washington Halls are for females and Bradford Hall is for males.
Q-How
many students per room?
A-There
are two students per room.
Q-Are
rooms air-conditioned?
A-Yes,
all residence halls are air-conditioned.
ROOMMATES/ROOM CHANGE
Q-If
a student request a roommate, can he/she be sure that they will be assigned
together?
A-Yes,
if both requests are received before the deadline and assignments are
granted, two students assigned to the same residence hall may be roommates
by arriving together and in advance approaching the assignment station
together or making the request in advance and in writing.
Q-How
does Housing assign roommates if a student did not request one?
A-If
the student did not request a roommate, a roommate is assigned at random.
MAIL
Q-How
does a parent send mail to a student living in a residence hall?
A-The
student pays for rent of a Post Office Box from the University through
his/her billing Statement of Account at Registration. Upon payment of fees
the student must take his/her paid receipt to the University Post Office to
receive an assigned mail box.
PAYMENT
Q-How
does a student pay for his/her residence hall room, meal card and tuition?
A-The
charges, for the residence hall room, meal card and tuition are placed on
the student's University account and are payable to the University during
the registration period. Payment must be paid in full by financial aid (Pell
Grant, Loans and/or Scholarships), cash, money order, cashier’s check or
credit card. Also, payment may be paid on-line through Jagnet once a
billing Statement of Account has been issued. Personal checks are not
acceptable means of payment.
ROOM CLEANING
Q-Will
anyone come in and clean a student’s room?
A-No,
custodians are primarily responsible for cleaning hallways, community
bathrooms and other common areas.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Q-How
does a student get telephone service?
A-The
student must supply his/her own instrument. University provides a line for
local service only. A student must acquire a calling card for toll service
or call collect
MEAL PLAN
Q-Are
student required to purchase a meal plan?
A-Yes.
All students living in the residence hall must purchase a 7-day meal plan.
Freshmen Living in Upperclassman Residence
Halls
Q-Are
freshmen permitted to live in upperclassman residence hall?
A-Upperclassman
residence halls are reserved for upperclass students. However, waivers are
granted to some freshman students who are older, have high grade point
averages and when space is available.
Student Residency Requirement
Q-Do
students have the option to live off campus if they desired it?
A-All
freshman students are required to live on campus if they live beyond a 25
mile radius of the university. Upperclass students have the options of
living on or off campus.
CAR/PARKING
Q-Are
freshmen allowed to have a car on campus?
A-
Freshman
students are not permitted to have cars on campus.
PETS
Q-Are
students allowed to keep pets?
A-Students
are not permitted to keep pets in their rooms.
COOKING
Q-Are
students allowed to cook in residence halls?
A-
No, cooking is not allowed in the rooms.
BANKING
Q-What
about banking needs?
A-There
are ATM Banking Machines located in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union.
Commercial banks are also located near the campus.
APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE HALLS
Q-Should
a new application for residence hall be submitted for the academic year?
A-New
applications for residence halls are due before December 20th for current
freshmen and upperclassmen for the next academic year.
NOTE: Fall application will automatically
encompasses housing request for the Spring Semester. Applicants who were
not in campus housing the previous Fall
Semester and desire housing for the Spring
Semester must submit an application by November 1st. Deadline
for Application for the Summer Session is April 1st.
Please
govern yourself accordingly to ensure that your “Southern Living is Made
Easy” during your stay with us. The guidelines of the Handbook for
Residence Hall Students, the Student Code of Conduct Manual and the
Residence Hall Contract are documents that govern student conduct. These
documents will be available to you upon you arrival.
WELCOME TO
“SOUTHERN LIVING”
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