Frequently Asked Questions ______
Q: How do I apply
for housing?
A: Residence hall applications are available starting in March for the fall
semester and in November for the spring semester. New students to Fairleigh
Dickinson University must apply for housing through the admissions process.
Current students wishing to change their status from a commuter to resident
student may do so by submitting a Change of Status Housing and Meal Plan Application,
which may be obtained at the Office of Residence Life or the Office of
Enrollment Services. A room reservation deposit and damage deposit are
required for all new resident students.
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Q:
Are my deposit(s) refundable?
A: The $200 room reservation deposit is non-refundable. However, should you
choose not to live in the residence halls for any reason, the University
will refund the $150 damage deposit.
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Q: Can I
request a specific residence hall?
A: You may request to live in a particular residence hall or even a specific
floor. However, assignments are based on a number of factors, therefore
we may be unable to honor all requests. If you have already submitted
your housing application and wish to make additional requests feel free
to email or fax us a letter with your request.
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Q: Can I
request a specific roommate?
A: Yes. Both roommates must request each other in writing at the time of
application. Again, because, assignments are based on a number of factors,
we may be unable to honor all requests.
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Q:
Can I request a single (private) room?
A: Yes. However, There are a very limited number of singles available to new students.
Singles are first assigned to students who require them for medical or
extreme circumstances. Any remaining singles are issued by request and
date of deposit. Not all requests for singles may be honored. The Office
of Residence Life makes no guarantee as to specific assignment or room
type.
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Q: What
determines where I am assigned?
A: There are many factors in determining where you are placed. Among them
are: roommate matching information provided, smoking preference, date
of deposit, and any special needs which are provided to the Office of
Residence Life. While every effort will be made to accommodate your requests,
The Office of Residence Life makes no guarantee as to specific assignment,
room type, or roommate requests.
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Q: When do I find
out where I will be living?
A: Your housing assignment for Fall 2009 will be sent to you in a mailing
set to go out the 1st week in August. Unfortunately, this information
will not be available earlier and cannot be given out over the phone.
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Q: What information will
I receive about my roommate?
A: In
your mailing you will receive your roommate's name, home address and telephone
number. We encourage you to contact them to get to know each other as
well as make plans for providing shared items in your room. (i.e. microwave,
TV, refrigerator)
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Q: What other information
will be included in the new student mailing?
A: In addition to your housing assignment and roommate information, your packet
should include the following: Insurance information, general information
about living on campus, check-in schedule, residence
hall calendar and housing contract.
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Q:When is New Student
Check-in?
A: New students check into the residence halls Sunday, Aug 30th between
10am-4pm. To avoid congestion and wait times around the residence halls
please arrive based on the schedule included
in your mailing.
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A: On check-in day you may park in any University parking lot. Once you are
parked please walk to Twombly Lounge, located in the Lower Level of Hamilton
Twombly Hall to check in. Once you have completed the check in process, Public Safety
officers will guide you to designated unloading zones where upperclassmen
working as part of our "Project Move In" will be on hand to assist
you. Please help keep the campus beautiful --- DO NOT PARK OR DRIVE ON THE
GRASS.
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Q: Can I
show up whenever I like to pick up my keys?
A: No. In order to keep traffic managable and wait times at Check-in as short
as possible we ask that you follow the staggered arrival schedule.
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Q: Is there anything
I need to do before I can receive my keys?
A: Yes. No student will be permitted to move into their residence hall until:
1) they are cleared by Enrollment Services, indicating that all fees are
paid, and 2) the Wellness Center indicates that they are free of medical
hold. Finally, all new students must have a signed housing contract on
file prior to receiving their keys. Please contact these various departments
before your arrival to ensure you are free of any holds.
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Q: What if I don't like
my room and/or my roommate?
A: If there is something which is unsatisfactory about your room, please contact
your Resident Assistant ASAP. They can also help you with any roommate conflicts
that may arise. Room changes are not permitted during the first two weeks
of the semester.
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A: Rooms in Florence and Hamilton Twombly are approximately 12'x15'. Freshmen
may also be housed in Vanderbilt & Wilder. These rooms are 11'x15'. For more information on each of our residence halls click here.
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Q:What should
I bring to make my residence hall room my home away from home?
Q: Can I
have pets in the residence halls?
A: Pets are not permitted, with the exception of Seeing Eye dogs and non-poisonous
fish. Fish tanks are limited to 50 gallons or less in size.
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Q: What
appliances are permitted in the residence halls?
A: The following are the only appliances/food preparation items permitted in
residence hall rooms: Hotpot, coffeemaker, microwaves (no larger than .6
cubic feet), and refrigerator (no larger than 4.5 cubic feet). Only one
microwave and one refrigerator are permitted per room. George Forman Grills,
toasters, blenders and other food preparation item are not permitted in
the residence halls, except for apartment residents.
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Q:I have
a beer bottle collection at home. Can I bring it to my residence hall room?
A: No. All freshmen and most upperclassmen residence halls are alcohol free.
As such, alcohol, empty alcohol containers and other paraphernalia are not permitted.
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Q:Are halogen
lamps permitted?
A: No. Halogen lamps are a fire hazard and are not permitted.
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Q: Are bed
raisers permitted?
A: Most beds in the freshmen halls are adjustable to provide adaquate storage under your bed. Should you opt for bed raisers the should be no higher than 6 inches. Cinderblocks/bricks
may not be used in the residence halls.
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Q: Do I
need bring a rug?
A: Most rooms in Hamilton Twombly are carpeted. Florence Twombly and most of
the Village rooms are tiled. We recommend all residents bring an additional
area rug no matter where they live. A 9'x6' area rug is recommended.
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Q: Is there
anything else which is prohibited in the residence halls?
A: Incense burners, candles with burnt wicks, weapons, fireworks, chemicals,
and space heaters. For a complete list please refer to the Student
Handbook.
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Q: Is
there cable TV? Internet/data?
A: There is one cable TV jack in each residence hall room.
In addition, the University provides each student with a high speed Ethernet
connection. While not available most residence hall areas, many campus
facilities are Wi-Fi enabled. Twombly Lounge, centrally located to both
Florence and Hamilton Twombly Halls is now Wi-Fi enabled.
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Q:
Does the University bill me for phone service?
A: For more informtaion on mobile phone services, FDU SMART Communications, click here.
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Q:Do I need to bring
60 rolls of quarters to do laundry?
A: No. Laundry facilities are provided in each residence hall free of charge.
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Q: Are all residence
hall rooms air-conditioned?
A: YES!!! Most residence halls are centrally air conditioned. However, some areas in the Freshmen residence halls have individual window units.
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