Q. When will I know my room assignment?
A. Your room assignment with roommate information will be mailed to you in early July.

Q. What about lofts?
A. Lofts are permitted in some residence halls. All incoming students must loft through www.bedloft.com, the college’s safe loft program that provides a sturdy metal loft that assembles in approximately 10 minutes.  Returning students may choose to use an existing wood loft for the 2006-07 year.  Beginning with the 2007-08 academic year, all students wishing to loft will be required to go through www.bedloft.com

Q: What if I need to check in early?
A. The traditional residence halls open for new student move-in on August 24, 2006, from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and for returning student move-in, August 27, 2006 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. Students are not permitted to take up residency prior to these dates unless they are an approved member of an athletic team or campus organization. Exceptions to this policy are made only in extreme circumstances, and are handled on a case-by-case basis. Those granted permission to stay on campus prior to the designated arrival date will be charged $80 per day until their designated date of arrival. A $25 non-compliance fee, in addition to the $80 daily charge, will be charged to any student who moves onto campus prior to their designated arrival time without permission. All requests for exceptions must be made by August 1, 2005—requests submitted after that date may not be considered.  For a 2006 early arrival request, please contact Joe Sievers at (563) 588-7217.

Q. What about meal plans?
A. Students living in traditional housing (Beckman, Binz, Rohlman, or the Visitation) are required to be on one of our traditional meal plans. The plans change each year so check with the Student Life Office if you have questions about them.
This year we have two meal plans:
13+ (13 meals per week + $200 per semester) = $3,085 (per year)
18+ (18 meals per week + $55 per semester) = $3190 (per year)

The 13 and 18 meals all need to be eaten in the Cafeteria. The $200 and $55 can be used either in the Cafeteria, the Pub, or the Duhawk Market. Any remaining money is not transferable from one semester to the next, and is nonrefundable. Any meals not eaten at the end of the week are not transferable and are nonrefundable.

Q. What if I need to check-in early?
A. The traditional residence halls open for new student move-in on August 27, 2005, from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and for returning student move-in, August 28, 2005 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. Students are not permitted to take up residency prior to these dates unless they are an approved member of an athletic team or campus organization. Exceptions to this policy are made only in extreme circumstances, and are handled on a case-by-case basis. Those granted permission to stay on campus prior to the designated arrival date will be charged $80 per day until their designated date of arrival. A $25 non-compliance fee, in addition to the $80 daily charge, will be charged to any student who moves onto campus prior to their designated arrival time without permission. All requests for exceptions must be made by August 1, 2005—requests submitted after that date may not be considered.

Q. What about meal plans?
A. Students living in traditional housing are required to be on one of our traditional meal plans. The plans change each year so check with the Student Life Office if you have questions about them.
This year we have two meal plans:
13+ (13 meals per week + $200 per semester) = $1,497.50 (per semester)
18+ (18 meals per week + $55 per semester) = $1,547.50 (per semester)

The 13 and 18 meals all need to be eaten in the Cafeteria. The $200 and $55 can be used either in the Cafeteria or the Pub. Any remaining money is not transferable from one semester to the next, and is nonrefundable. Any meals not eaten at the end of the week are not transferable and are nonrefundable.

Q. What about alcohol in housing?
A. There is NO ALCOHOL permitted in the traditional residence halls: Rohlman, Beckman, Binz, and the Visitation Complex. Students of legal age residing in Smyth Hall, Byrne Oaks, the New Apartment Complex and campus houses will follow College standards (including state laws) relating to alcohol policies. Underage students residing in Alternative Housing are expected to comply with the College, state and federal regulations.

Q. Who do i contact if there is a maintenance problem in my room?
A. You can contact your Area Coordinator or Resident Advisor. They will do a work order to our maintenance department.