- Do I have to live on campus?
- How do I apply for housing on campus?
- How long will it take to notify me of my housing assignment?
- Once I get my assignment will there be any changes?
- How can I request a specific building to live in?
- How does the assignment process work?
- Where is the building I am assigned to?
- Can I request a specific student to be my roommate?
- Can I make a room change after I am assigned?
- What happens if I move in and do not get along with my roomate?
- Can I get a single room?
- What types of furnishings are in the room?
- What are the sizes of the mattresses and what sizes sheets should I bring?
- How do I send and receive mail?
- Can I build / bring a loft for my bed?
- Can I remove any furniture from my room?
- Do you rent microwaves or refridgerators?
- Can I build or nail any items in the room?
- Can I paint or put up wallpaper in my room?
- Is smoking permitted in my room?
- Are there internet connections in the room?
- Is there a network cable in my room?
- How do I obtain my Stetson email and password?
- What happens on opening day?
- What happens when I check out of my room?
- Does the university provide cable television services?
A. Stetson University has a residency requirement which states that all students must live in residential facilities unless they meet one or more of the following requirements:
- The student has earned ninety (90) academic hours (Senior status) by August 1.
- The student is married.
- The student resides with immediate family and commutes to class (members of family for this purpose are defined as parent(s), guardian, grandparent(s), or bother/sister, not enrolled at Stetson University (notarized proof will be requested)); or
- The student has reached the age of twenty-one (22) by Aug 1.
A. Once a student deposit's with the University a portion of that deposit will include the housing deposit. All students will need to complete a Housing Agreement. Only first year students (New and Transfers) will need to complete the Housing Questionnaire Form and Meningitis Form. They can obtain these forms on-line by, clicking here or by calling the Department of Residential Life at 386-822-7201. Once the student completes the forms they will be placed in order of deposit date to the University. All students will be assigned in that order.
Most new students who apply between Jan- June will be notified in the mid-July by our department. They can also check their Banner Web account to view their assignment and roommate information. Students who apply late in summer will be assigned when space becomes available and should continue to check the Banner Web Account.
Yes. There may be changes to a student housing assignment in the summer months so that we can accommodate the demand for housing and clarify freshman spaces. We work hard to try to limit any late changes in order to allow students to meet and prepare for the fall. Changes my also occur for reasons that include consolidation of spaces, gender room/suite switches, cancellations and/or special needs placement. For more information about the room change process click here.
When a student applies to housing and completes a Housing Agreement, the forms will ask some basic questions about their lifestyle. Included on this form are questions pertaining to which building the student would like to be assigned to. Completing this part of the form does not guarantee they will be assigned to one of their preferences. In most cases, students will be assigned upon one of their top three choices. Agreement and preference forms that come in after the assignment process starts (mid-May) risk getting any of their choices. To fill out this form, please go to the On Line Forms page.
The assignment process matches up students in accordance to gender, smoking habits, major, hobbies and other requested information. Many aspects play into the assignment process such as: date of deposit, class standing, and availability of space.
Students can take a tour of the campus by linking to http://www.stetson.edu/tour/
Students who want to room together must apply at the same time and indicated each other on their preference form. If only one student requests another, they will not be matched together for concerns of safety. It is very important to apply at the same time and indicate that they wish to room together. Students cannot apply and ask to hold a space for the incoming roommate. Late roommate requests after the assignment process has started will not be honored.
After a student is assigned to housing during the summer months room changes will not be allowed. The reason behind this is because throughout the entire summer our department is constantly consolidating spaces to allow for the most occupancy upon the demand. Students will have a chance the second week of the semester to participate in the Room Change Process. After the second week of the semester any student who has not returned and officially checked into their space will be removed from that space. On Room Change Day all open spaces will be available for students who would like to make changes.
All students will sign an agreement with their roommate the first day they move into the residence halls. All students will need to abide by their signed agreement. Students who do not abide by the agreement will be scheduled to speak with the Resident Director/Assistant Director of the building. Since the demand for housing is high, just moving a student out of a room is not always possible. All students need to work with their roommate and come to a "middle ground" in order to co-exist in the room and achieve their goals.
Single rooms are very limited. Single rooms are for upperclassmen only. Most single rooms are taken during the lottery process for returning students in March.
Depending on the building all rooms have a bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, closet or wardrobe, and sometimes a night stand. Most rooms are carpeted with window blinds/shades. Internet portals for each student, one cable television connection and a telephone line connection. For more information about what to bring see the: "What to Bring" link on the left of this page.
The majority of all the mattresses on campus range average 80" in length. We recommend that you purchase extra long flat sheets for your mattress. These sheets can be found in any department store.
Each student assigned to a residence hall will be issued Unit # as their mailing address. Mailing instructions are as follows;
Individual's Name Stetson University, Unit # XXXX 421 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32723
For more information about the post office and all of its services visit http://www.stetson.edu/postoffice/postoffice.php
University issued loft kits are available on check in day only in the following residence halls:
Smith, Gordis, Nemec, Conrad, Stetson, FLH, French House, all Fraternities, all Sororities, Carson, Hollis
*Chaudoin Hall now has University Issued Loft Kits.*
Students who live in Emily Hall may bring a homemade loft but must have the loft inspected during the first two weeks of the semester by the Department of Residential Life and Maintenance Department. Requests for loft inspection forms are located in the Residential Life. Students must dismantle the loft kit and return it to the storage area to be signed out by a staff member when they move out of the room or they will be billed.
No. All University issued furniture must stay in the room. Student cannot move any item out of the room or building. Student found violating this policy could be fined or have disciplinary action taken upon them.
No. Stetson University does not work with an outside company to rent refrigerators or microwaves. These items can be purchased at your local department store. Look for sales on these items stating in August!
No. Nails, screws, metal fasteners, carpenter staples, gluing of wood, shelving mirrors or other items, mounting of televisions to the wall or ceiling are all strictly prohibited. Students found violating this policy will be billed accordingly for a University maintenance repairman to come in and remove and return the surface or are back to normal. All items will also be confiscated. Students will also have disciplinary action taken upon them.
No. Students are not allowed to paint their room/bathroom or apply wall/border paper.
No. Stetson University residential buildings are smoke free.
Yes. Each room has two wired internet connections and wireless that's available throughout the entire building. For information about networking on campus please visit Information Technologies web site at www.stetson.edu/support/ or call the Support Desk at 386-822-7217.
No. Students are responsible to provide their own computer, cable television and telephone wires for their room.
For new students to obtain their Stetson email access they should have already paid their enrollment deposit (or had it waived). To obtain your username and password please contact the IT helpdesk via email (helpdesk@stetson.edu) or via phone (386-822-7217). If you already have your account, email can be checked online at http://email.stetson.edu
Many exciting events are scheduled for opening day. When the student comes to check into their room the will report directly to the residential building they are assigned to. Look for the central check in area and meet the staff. All students will sign for their Connections Handbook and room keys. After that the student will meet with an RA (Resident Assistant) and he/she will go over the Room Inventory Form. It is important that the student review this form before signing it. If the student feels that some items in the room are not correctly indicated on the Room Inventory Form they can have those items changed at that that meeting. After 24 hours all Room Inventory Forms are final. Be sure to obtain your receipt of the form after you sign it.
When a student checks out of the room at the end of the semester, withdraws from the University, is suspended or dismissed, or does a room change they are responsible to make an appointment no later 48 hours with the RA or RD/FC/SC of the building to be officially checked out. The staff member will inspect the room and complete the Room Inventory Form. The student must sign the form and return their keys by signing them back to the student staff member Failure to check out properly will result in an improper check out fee and lock change for the room, billed to the students account.
Yes, the university does provide standard cable service. It is up to each resident to supply their own television and cable wires. As and additional amenity residents have the option of contacting Brighthouse Networks to purchase other packages, including premium channels and Digital Cable DVR Service. This secondary service is not affiliated with the University. Therefore, any technical support and billing issues need to be addressed directly with Brighthouse. Click here to find out more information about purchasing these services through Brighthouse Networks.
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