Housing

Transportation is not provided to campuses from student housing. A vehicle is strongly suggested but not mandatory. Bus service through Hampton Roads Transit (www.hrt.com) is very affordable and convenient to student housing, campuses, and area attractions.

No pets are allowed

To be eligible for student housing, students must meet the following criteria:

• Unmarried.
• Has lived more than 50 miles from campus for at least 1 year prior to their program start date. (Students from the Eastern Shore are considered eligible for student housing.)
• Pass a background check with no history of felonies or drug-related infractions. Misdemeanors (not drug related) will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Be prepared to bring the following items.

Be prepared to bring utensils, pots and pans, dishes and glassware; Household supplies--light bulbs, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc.; Linens for a single (Twin regular) bed, pillows and coverlets, shower curtain, bath mat and towels. The bedrooms will have two (2) single beds, one nightstand in each bedroom, and either one dresser or 2 chests of drawers.

If you feel that you cannot resolve an issue with a current roommate, Student Services or Student Housing will be happy to mediate to help come to a resolution. If this does not help, you can request a move to another apartment.

All occupants of student housing must be active students at the schools they are attending.

Storage closets are in most apartments. We highly recommend not bringing too many items. Remember, this is student housing and only temporary.

The apartment communities are anywhere from .5 miles to 8 miles from campus.

Each apartment used for student housing has a full kitchen with stove, microwave and dishwasher and a full sized Washer and Dryer.

For as long as you are an active student and meet the qualifications for student housing.

An apartment is normally available to view on Campus Discovery Days and Open Houses.

Most apartment communities have bicycle racks or areas where bicycles can be secured.

No, we currently do not offer co-ed apartments

This will not affect you at all. All apartments are for accommodating 4 students, your price will remain the same regardless of the number of students remaining in the apartment. There may be occasions when students are asked to relocate to another apartment in order to maintain a minimum occupancy level of three students.

You can, however guest hours are limited. Guest hours are limited from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM.

Parking is available. Some apartment communities issue parking passes when you check-in with the rental office. You will be allowed only 1 parking pass if needed or available.

After hours, private security companies are utilized in patrolling the properties.

Each apartment has a full size washer and dryer in the apartment

You can decorate, but we request that you be considerate of your roommates and only decorate the common areas (living room, kitchen, hallways) with moderate and restrained decorations.

Housing apartments are available for occupancy as long as you are assigned to student housing, even over holiday breaks.

If it is part of the apartment, i.e. appliances, plumbing, windows, doors, and then you can report it to the management office at your apartment complex. If it is furniture, you can report it to the Housing office.

Student Housing charges are separate from your tuition charges. However, housing payments are typically made through the college in which you are enrolled. Your financial advisor will be able to work with you to determine best possible options for you to pay for your education expenses, including student housing.