Frequently Asked Questions

Be admitted to Stetson University for the academic period requested
Pay the $400 enrollment deposit & confirm with the Admissions Office your intent to attend Stetson University
Recieve an invitation to Housing Central 3-5 business days after you recieve your Stetson email. Sign up & complete the University Housing Lease
Maintain your registered student status by paying all university tuition and fees by the designated deadlines. Failure to adhere to deadlines could jeopardize your housing assignment.

Why should you live on campus?

Students who live on campus have greater opportunities to become involved not only in student organizations across campus, but with their residence hall and the people living with them. There is evidence showing that students living on campus have higher academic achievement, stay in school until graduation at higher rates and are generally more satisfied with their college experience. Recognizing this evidence, Stetson University requires students with less than 90 earned credit hours to live on campus.

Are new students guaranteed housing?

All new students who are admitted, pay their enrollment deposit, and submit their University Housing Agreement will be housed. If you delay deciding to attend, paying your deposit, and or submitting your University Housing Agreement it could affect your top choice of residence halls. This could include a temporary assignment in a common area space for a short period, depending on the demand and the date of your University Housing Agreement.

What are the housing options for new students?

Please visit our Housing Options page in order to view our different communities and housing options.

How are students assigned rooms? How can I check my housing status?

Students are assigned based on when they paid their enrollment deposit and submitted their University Housing Agreement. Therefore it is to your advantage to apply as early as possible. Yes, you can check on your housing status through Housing Central.

Can I request a specific roommate choice?

Yes! Although we cannot guarantee that two roommates who request each other are put together, we do our best to honor such requests based on space availability. To designate a preferred roommate on the online housing application you will need to know the preferred student's full name and whether they is a new or current* student. To increase the chances that you and your requested roommate are placed together, you will both need to mutually request each other and have the same building preferences.

*Given that some buildings have certain eligibility requirements and the Housing Sign Up process for current students occurs early in spring, we may not be able to honor some roommate requests.

How much does it cost to live on campus?

In 2013-2014, a standard double room costs around $6,166 for the August - May academic period. Rates for all HRL Operated buildings are located on the bottom of our housing options page. In addition, first & second year students have to choose a meal plan. Dining Services posts the prices of its meal plans.

What should I do if I decide not to live on campus?

Is there a residency requirement?

Stetson University has identified four exceptions to the housing policy requiring students to live on campus. They are:

Student has earned 90 or more credit hours by August 1^st
Student is married or has same-sex domestic partnership by August 1^st (documentation required)
Student turns 22 years of age or older by August 1^st
Student resides with immediate family which are defined as parents, grandparents, guardians, or siblings not also enrolled at Stetson University. Proof of student residency will be required.

Student must submit a Request to Live Off Campus if you fall into these categories.

If a student does not meet any of the four exceptions listed above, they can submit a Request to Live Off Campus. The student will need to provide supporting documentation with their petition, which will be reviewed by the Department of Housing and Residential Life. A decision will be made and the student will be notified via email.

Is it cheaper to live off campus?

For students who meet the criteria to request to live off campus a search of nearby apartments or houses might give you a lower 'rent' but please consider that there are many other factors involved with living off campus in which the cost is hard to calculate. Living on campus provides you with a setting in walking distance to all campus buildings, easy accessibility to food/the commons where you don't need to cook or clean your dishes, the safety & security of our buildings are monitored by Public Safety as well as HRL staff, no additional utility bills (cable, wired/wireless internet, water, electricity, heating, laundry all included), if there is a facilities related issue we can repair most things within 24-48 hours after a work order has been requested, trash & recycling is picked up from just down the hallway from you, etc. So, we strongly encourage you to consider all of these factors.

What items are allowed (and not allowed) on campus?

Now that you will be joining the Stetson residential community, we have compiled a list of items we suggest you bring and those that you leave at home. This list is not meant to be all inclusive, but instead to give you a good idea as to what is and isn't allowed.

The list is divided into different areas to help you consider all the items you may want to bring with you. We encourage you to speak with your roommate, prior to moving in, about what each of you can bring to the room due to space and economic considerations. Click here to view the "What to bring to the Residence Halls" list.

Can I get a land-line phone installed?

While most residents have cell phones now, each residence hall has a public phone available in its main lobby and there are public phones available on the first floor of the CUB. If you still wish to have a phone installed in your room, our Information Technology department can install a phone line in your room for $300.00/year.

Note that this charge covers only the phone line and allows unlimited local calls. Students will still need to supply their own phone and, if they wish to call long-distance, their own calling card, too.

Students who wish to sign-up for this service should email reslife@stetson.edu.

Is cable included? Can I upgrade service?

A standard cable packages is built into housing costs for all residential students. Students have the option of leasing a digital cable box from Brighthouse Networks. Those leasing a cable box will enter into an agreement directly with Brighthouse and the relationship will be solely between the student and Brighthouse. All monthly fees will be billed directly to the resident by Brighthouse, and each student is responsible for paying Brighthouse directly. Neither the charge nor the payment will be done through your student account. When you pick up the cable box from the Brighthouse office, a $100 refundable deposit will be collected by Brighthouse. This secondary service is not affiliated with the University. Therefore, any technical support and billing issues need to be addressed directly with Brighthouse.

The Brighthouse office is located at 1195 S. Woodland Blvd. in DeLand. The phone number is (386) 775-4444 x7515 and hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
http://cfl.mybrighthouse.com/

What are my meal plan options?

Information on meal plan options is at the Dining Services website.

What is my room assignment?

No need to call or email the office; you can view your assignment by logging into Housing Central. If HRL just informed you of a change in person it may take a day to update on that database.

Can I bring my pet to campus?

Bring your pet to school with you! Stetson is a pet-friendly campus, offering some pet-friendly residence halls where you the ability to bring your small pet dog, cat, gerbil, turtle, hamster or fish. Click here to learn more about the requirements and how to apply!

How can I purchase bed sheets or care packages for my student?

For your convenience Stetson University currently partners with On Campus Marketing, an outside company, who sends letters to parents/guardians about such products. You can reach them at 1.800.892.8741. Of course everybody is welcome to use other stores/companies/products. Review linen offers at http://www.rhl.org/stu

How do I report a broken laundry machine?

Post a sign on it and inform our Laundry Vendor immediately by calling 1.888.MAC.GRAY ( 888.622.4729) or reporting it online at the Mac Gray Website. UVA & Stetson Cove machines should be reported to workdesk@stetson.edu

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