University Housing and Food Service, CSU, Chico
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does it cost to live in university–owned housing?
Fifteen meals per week are included in the residence hall room and board rate in all halls except Konkow and University Village. Meal plans of 5, 10, or 15 meals per week are available through Associated Students Food Service and encouraged to Konkow Hall and University Village residents. Visit the rates page on our Web site for specific rates.
- How do I sign up for housing?
When a first–time freshman is admitted to the University, the Office of Admissions will send them University Housing information. When new transfer students apply to the University, University Housing and Food Service will send them housing information beginning in January. Current residents will also be sent a housing update in February. To be considered for University Housing for the 2007–2008 academic year, all students must submit a University Housing and Food Service application, license agreement, and make payment to the University beginning April 4, 2007. University Housing spaces are filled on a date priority basis. University Housing reservations will be transmitted in April, with hall assignments and rates to be confirmed to students in mid–May.
- When do I choose which hall I want to live in?
In your University Housing application there will be hall preference questions. You will be asked to rank the halls (including University Village) by preference. Konkow residents will be assigned to a specific house by the academic program which sponsors each house. All transfer and exchange students will be housed in the University Village apartments.
- Will I know who my roommate is before I move to my new home?
No. Final room assignments are not made until your arrival on campus. We understand the benefits of knowing your roommate ahead of time, but we feel that meeting your roommate on move–in day is part of the college experience. Our past experience shows that almost all of our roommate assignments are compatible matches. Be aware that no roommate/room changes will be made until the third Monday of the academic year.
- When can I move in?
School starts on Monday, August 27, 2007. Move–in will occur Wednesday, August 22 and Thursday, August 23. We will send students their specific move–in day in the June mailing.
- Should I bring my car to school?
Since parking is limited in Chico, residents are encouraged to bring bicycles to campus and leave their cars at home. A limited number of residence hall parking permits are issued each semester and are offered on a first–come, first–served basis. Parking permits are distributed through a lottery process for University Village. Residence hall and campus permits (for University Village residents) may be purchased once you check in. The fall 2006 cost was $72 per semester. Rates generally change each year (rate is usually updated over the summer).
- Are there computer labs in the residence halls/apartments?
Along with a variety of computing services on campus, there is a computer lab in each community, with PCs and a laser printer. All of the computers in the labs have a connection to the campus network. Also, the rooms in Whitney, Lassen, Shasta, Mechoopda, Esken, Konkow halls, and University Village are equipped with high-speed Ethernet connections to the Internet, at least one per person. For more information consult the ResNet homepage. Other computer labs are available around campus through Student Computing.
- Who supervises the residence halls?
A residence community coordinator (RCC) and an assistant residence community coordinator (ARCC) supervise each living environment. Residence community coordinators and assistant residence community coordinators are housing professionals who are responsible for the overall operation of their communities, as well as being a resource and advisor to all residents. There are also paraprofessionals (resident advisors) who coordinate activities, advise about university resources, enforce policies, and assist residents in their transition to college life.
- Are the rooms furnished?
Yes. Each residence hall/apartment has an extra–long twin bed (38” x 80”), desk, desk chair, trash can, storage drawers, and closet space for each resident.
- Are there laundry facilities available?
All of our facilities are equipped with easily accessible, state–of–the–art laundry facilities. The washers and dryers are run by each resident's personal laundry cash card. These reusable cash cards can be obtained from add/value stations located in the halls. The current cost is $1 to wash and 75 cents to dry. University Housing & Food Service is proud to work with Web Service Company to provide our communities with the best laundry equipment and service possible.
- Where do I get my mail?
There are mailboxes in each living environment. You will be assigned a mailbox when you move in. The mail is delivered to each community Monday through Saturday, and placed in each mailbox by the mail staff.
- What kinds of policies and regulations will I need to follow?
We want our communities to be a place where our residents can grow and develop. There are policies (alcohol, noise, smoking, damage, etc.) for each of our living environments. Policies and regulations are designed to protect the rights of students, encourage responsibility, and be cost effective in order to keep the housing rates as low as possible. Full policy statements are contained in the University Housing and Food Service License Agreement, and in Living In, the University Housing student handbook.
- Will I have telephone service in my room?
When residents arrive there is a phone and one active phone line provided in each room. The local phone costs and 911 are included in the cost for the residence halls and University Village. Communication Network Services (CNS) is the only phone service option in our facilities. Each resident will be issued a welcome packet by CNS that includes billing information, service plans and a long distance access code to be used with their services. This code is provided as a security measure, as well as a tool to bill each resident individually. It is the responsibility of each resident to review the CNS information and change their plan if need be.
- Can I get cable in my room?
University Housing and Food Service provides basic cable in all of our communities. Students have the option of contracting with local cable company to have other cable services in their room. All of our living environments have TV lounges for the students to enjoy cable in a group setting.
- What are some of the things I should bring?
We suggest you bring almost anything that will make you feel at home in your room. We will send you a “what to bring list” with your welcome packet . Listed below are some essentials.
- Towels & washcloths
- Alarm clock
- Toiletries
- Sheets (38" x 80")
- Pillow/pillowcase
- Telephone
- Blankets/Bedspread
- Laundry basket/detergent.
University Village residents have kitchens and will need to supply appropriate kitchen materials.
- Do you offer tours of the residence halls and University Village Apartments?
The residence halls are shown Monday through Saturday as part of the admissions tour. University Village also offers a tour, Monday through Saturday at 2 p.m.
- How far is University Village located from campus?
The Village is a leisurely (just a little less than a mile) bike ride or walk from campus. Free bus service to and from campus is available from Butte Regional Transit (B–Line).
- Where is the University Housing and Food Service office located?
We are located on the corner of Citrus and Legion Avenues, directly behind Shasta Hall. We have a map on our Web site of the area. Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the academic year. We are open from 7 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday though Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays during the summer. If you are in town, please stop by or give us a call at 1–800–730–4243. We are also available by e–mail if you have any questions, concerns, or comments.
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