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Step 5: Housing


Housing

McCarty Hall Living on campus is an important way for students to add to a well- rounded college experience. It provides students with:
  • a living/learning environment
  • a great way to meet new people
  • immediate access to campus services, facilities, organizations, and functions
  • hall services such as
    • laundry
    • cable tv
    • internet access
    • dining

Halls are fully staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week and are provided with ample security services such as the access card system, resident service assistants, and nightly security officers.

Why live on campus?

  • Research has shown that students who live on campus are more involved and have better grades.
  • 80% of freshmen living on campus have better GPAs than those who live off campus.
  • Students are engaged in a living/learning community with the help of their Resident Assistants.
  • The convenience that comes with living on campus is extremely advantageous to students. They have immediate access to campus services, facilities, organizations, and functions.

Process:

  • Submit an application to the Department of Residence Life via the Residence Life website.
  • $75 nonrefundable fee will be accessed to student account.
  • Student must be admitted to the university prior to receiving housing assignment.
  • Assignments are based on date of application and space availability, and therefore are not guaranteed. Priority application deadline for housing is February 1.

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