New Student Housing Information
Questions
- How do I apply for housing on campus?
- I applied for admission to ASU. Does that reserve a room for me on campus?
- When I applied online, I listed Texan Hall as my building preference. Does that mean I will be assigned to Texan Hall?
- Which buildings can freshmen live in?
- Which building(s) do the athletes live in?
- Can I choose my roommate, or will one be assigned to me?
- Are you expecting a housing shortage for fall 2009?
- How much will it cost to live on campus?
- Is my contract just for the fall semester?
- Am I required to live on campus?
- Are there any health or vaccination requirements?
- What is the status of your construction/renovation updates?
How do I apply for housing on campus?
- Apply for admission to ASU. Get your campus ID.
- Visit our Web page to apply online for housing at ASU. You can apply for the 2009-10 academic year starting in February.
- Submit your $50 non-refundable application fee and $150 housing deposit to the Residential Programs Office.
I applied for admission to ASU. Does that reserve a room for me on campus?
No. Since not every student who attends ASU needs housing on campus, applying for housing is separate from applying for admission to ASU.
Before you apply for housing, you should first apply for admission to ASU. After admissions receives your application, you will be issued a campus ID (CID) number. You will need this CID number when you go online to apply for housing. You can find the Apply Online link on our department’s main Web page.
After you have applied for housing, if your plans to attend ASU change, you must submit a written request to cancel your housing reservation. If you cancel on or before July 15, you will receive a refund of your $150 housing deposit. If you cancel after July 15, your deposit will be forfeited.
When I applied online, I listed Texan Hall as my building preference. Does that mean I will be assigned to Texan Hall?
Not necessarily. Your housing application is for a space on campus, it is NOT for a specific building or area.
When you apply online and through the MyHousing interface, you will be asked to list up to three building preferences. As with roommate requests, the automated system will take your preferences into consideration when assignments are made. Please be aware that current residential students are given first choice of room and building assignments during their spring renewal (re-application) process. Assignments for new students are made after the renewal process.
Which buildings can freshmen live in?
Any of them. We give some preference to upperclassmen for spaces in Vanderventer Apartments, but many of our first-year students also live there. We staff, plan activities, monitor and supervise all of our residential facilities under the same philosophy of student success and development, so that regardless of which building you live in, you will find interesting and fun things to do and a staff there to assist you when you need it.
Which building(s) do the athletes live in?
We don’t have a designated housing building or floor for athletes. Our student-athletes, like all of our students, can request any of the buildings. In fact, you will find varsity athletes living in several buildings on campus.
Can I choose my roommate, or will one be assigned to me?
If you have a specific person in mind to be your roommate(s), you will have the opportunity to request them during the roommate selection lottery. If you don't have a specific person(s) in mind, don't worry. The auto-assign system will attempt to pair you with the best match available based on the information you entered in your personal and room preferences.
Using our online services, you will have the opportunity to list up to three specific individuals you would like to live with (one roommate and up to two suitemates). The automated assignment system will factor in these preferences during the auto-assignment process. There are deadlines and some eligibility restrictions, so please carefully read the confirmation documents that you will be prompted to print at the end of the apply online process. They are also available under Forms & Documents. If you are requesting a specific roommate or suitemates, it is very important that you request each other, that you are all in the same lottery process, and that your building preferences match.
If you don’t have a specific person in mind, don’t panic. The majority of our students don’t. With the online system, you will have the opportunity to log in to our Web site and enter some general information about your room and roommate preferences. This information will then be used in an auto-assignment process, and the system will attempt to match as many of your preferences as possible.
We put a lot of effort into providing you as many options as we can, but please understand that it isn’t always possible to honor every request. Please also keep in mind that like all other relationships, roommate relationships are based on a lot of subjective and intangible elements. There just aren’t any guarantees that your roommate situation will be totally conflict-free. In fact, whether you are living with someone you have known for a long time, or someone you have never met, you should expect for there to be some adjustments and compromises involved in making the roommate relationship work. What we can guarantee you is that we will be here to help you work through any roommate issues that may arise.
Many new students assume that if they have a private room or live with someone they already know, they won’t have roommate or other interpersonal conflicts. This is NOT usually the case! Anytime you share a space with or live in close proximity to others, some differences in habits, preferences, tastes, etc., are going to occur. Most of these conflicts are minor and can pretty easily be resolved. Learning to handle these differences and disputes appropriately is an important part of learning how to deal with future interpersonal conflicts—problems with co-workers, significant others, bosses, neighbors, etc. We understand that this is one of the scariest parts of living on their own for many of our students. You may not feel comfortable or know how to handle these problems because you probably haven’t had to face them before. It’s OK. We can help you learn these skills. Learning these skills can really help build your confidence and help prepare you for “real world” situations. Good communication, an open mind and mutual respect are great places to start. Of course, we can’t help if we don’t know you need it, so please let us know when problems arise.
Are you expecting a housing shortage for fall 2009?
Not at this time. We will be offering private rooms at Concho Hall on floors 3 - 10. We have reserved floors 1 and 2 as double rooms to accommodate any overflow/temporary housing in hopes that it will not be necessary to have triple assignments (add a third person to a double room) in other buildings. However, decisions about if and when to triple, how much to triple etc., are made as we are able to gauge demand for housing.
If something in the housing situation changes from what we are projecting at this time, we will make adjustments to accommodate as many students who want to attend ASU as we can. We encourage you to check our Web page regularly for announcements regarding assignments, as well as any other important updates. We will also be providing updates during the summer orientation (SOAR) sessions.
How much will it cost to live on campus?
Current year (2009-10) room and board rates are available on our Web page (listed under Cost) and in hard copy form at our office in Room 200 of the Hardeman Student Services Center. We think you will find that our rates are regionally competitive and that a range of affordable options is available.
Is my contract just for the fall semester?
No. Your housing contract is for an ACADEMIC YEAR (August-May). It is a legally binding contract, so please review it carefully for complete terms and conditions.
Am I required to live on campus?
You might be. Angelo State University is committed to student success and to providing a comprehensive residential experience. As a result, ASU has a Housing Policy under which some students are required to live on campus.
Single undergraduate students with fewer than 60 semester credit hours of college-level work who enroll at ASU, carry a total of 12 or more semester credit hours at ASU and do not live at the full-time residence of their parent(s) are required to reside in university-owned housing.
Students seeking exception to the Housing Policy need to submit an Exemption Request. More information can be found on the Housing Requirements and Special Circumstances Exemption pages.
The following categories are eligible for a Standard Exemption to this policy upon making a written request and/or submitting the appropriate documentation to the Office of Residential Programs:
- I have lived on campus for four or more long (fall /spring) semesters.
- I am or will be 21 years of age prior to the start of the 2009 fall semester.
- I have or will have 60 or more earned semester credit hours prior to the start of the 2009 fall semester.
- I plan to enroll in fewer than 12 hours each semester during the 2009-10 academic year.
Are there any health or vaccination requirements?
The state of Texas requires that new students or transfer students who plan to live on campus receive a bacterial meningitis vaccination, effective Jan. 1, 2010. Students must get the vaccination at least 10 days prior to moving on to campus.
Students are required to present vaccination evidence to the Residential Programs Office. Acceptable forms of evidence include an official immunization record, an official school record or a physician’s note. For more information, view the bacterial meningitis vaccination page.
What is the status of your construction/renovation updates?
Carr Hall Kitchen: Renovations to the shared kitchen/dining room on the second floor of Carr Hall were completed in January 2009. We believe this will bring an added "home" feel to this very special community. Studying at the dining table or watching TV while fixing a snack –
sounds like home, doesn’t it?
Carr Hall Second Floor Sitting/Study Room: Check out the new look in the sitting/study room on the second floor next to the kitchen. Students can enjoy a quiet place to talk, read or study in a cozy den-like room.
Summer '09 Carr Hall Bathrooms: The bathrooms in Carr Hall were renovated during summer 2009. Changes included new fixtures, shower, floors, vanities…the works. It looks great!
Centennial Village: Centennial Village has wrapped up it's first full year of service and the building and common areas are all complete. The majority of the landscaping was finished in the spring and summer of 2009.
The Massies: Lobby renovations that included new furniture, flooring and wall coverings, were completed during 2009 have given the place a very new look. In addition to updating the lobbies, the study rooms on the second and third floors of each building underwent a transformation as well. Their new look will not only create a more inviting place to study, but will also provide some great spaces for students to hold group study and meeting sessions. Next up for the Massies is some major painting in the stairwells and new paint in the hallways, doors and door frames. We plan to begin work on these projects during 2009-10.
Announcing Plaza Verde: We are beginning the planning and design of another housing option to be named Plaza Verde. Plaza Verde is scheduled to be built on or near the sight of the former University Hall high rise. Concepts being considered for Plaza Verde include private room apartments that will be designed to serve the needs of upperclassmen and graduate students. Stay tuned and watch the Web page to follow the progress on this exciting new addition.
