If I have questions once I’ve settled in, who can answer these?

All university housing facilities are staffed with Resident Assistants and a Graduate Community Director. Generally Resident Assistants are undergraduate students living on the floor with total responsibility for that area. Graduate Community Directors are graduate students also residing in the building.

Additionally, each community is staffed with an Community Director. This staff member is a full-time, professional Housing employee.

Can I have a pet?

Yes, FISH ONLY! And only in a 10 gallon or smaller aquarium. 

Service animals are permitted with approval through our Student Accessibility Services

What do I do if something is wrong in the room?

If you need to report a problem, please fill out a maintenance request.

For emergency service after these hours, please contact the Resident Assistant on call.

What Should I Bring?

Visit our Move-in page and check the what to bring section.

Can I be released from my housing contract and move off campus in December?

The University housing contract is a legally binding document, and it is for the academic year (Aug. May). Students are encouraged first to contact their Community staff with concerns regarding their housing assignment. If the concerns are not resolved satisfactorily, the student may submit such concerns to the Appeals Committee for further review.

Do I have to live on campus?

All unmarried, first-year and Bridge students who are under the age of 21 at the time of enrollment who do not live with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) [within Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties] are required to live in University-owned housing for the fall and spring semesters.

Incoming first-year students who desire a residency waiver, and meet all of the specified requirements, must complete the appeals form.

Transfer students are not considered first-year students and are not required to live on campus. Transfer students are not guaranteed housing and will be assigned on available space.

If I’m unhappy with my selected room or roommate, can I get it changed before school opens? How?

It is our goal to make everyone happy with their room and roommate assignment. Even after assignments are made, we will continue to work to accommodate your preferences. If you want us to change something about your assignment, please complete a Housing Change Request  While we can’t guarantee the change you want, we promise we will try our best to honor your request.

May I request another incoming first-year student as a roommate?

Yes. You will have the option to request up to three roommates of your choice. You will create and confirm your roommate group in step one of the sign-up process.

Where can I view my housing assignment?

Once you have selected your housing assignment, you may view your assignment at anytime on the Housing Portal.