- Do I need to pay the $200 advanced enrollment fee to apply for housing?
- How are room assignments made?
- When will I be notified about my room assignment?
- What if I need to cancel my assignment after it has been made?
- What is a Living and Learning Village?
- Which residence halls house only freshmen?
- What about air-conditioning?
- Are all halls smoke-free?
- Are all halls alcohol-free?
- Are any residence halls reserved for upper-class students?
- Do you have on-campus apartments?
- What are the costs to live on-campus?
- Where can I review the Housing Agreement?
- Is there Internet access in every room? Is it wireless?
- Can I get cable?
- Do I have to get a phone line?
- What if I can’t get along with my roommate?
- Where can I go for help?
- Where can I go for a maintenance problem?
- What are the benefits of living on campus?
- Where can I get a copy of the rules?
- Who is responsible for campus safety?
- What about fire safety?
- Does the University insure my belongings while I am on-campus?
- How do I find out about clubs and organizations on campus?
- What if I do not have a car? How can I get around?
- How do I get a parking permit?
- Where should I go if I am sick?
- How can I stay informed about what is going on?
- When do I move in?
- Do I make my check out to University Housing?
- What if I want to move out of my residence hall and into my fraternity or sorority house?
- Are the residence halls open during Thanksgiving? Winter break? Spring break?
- What is a loftable bed?
- Can I see inside a residence hall before I decide which one I want?
- Is there a list of items not allowed in the residence hall?
- I know who I want to be my roommate. How do I ensure that I will be placed with him/her?
Do I need to pay the $200 advanced enrollment fee to apply for housing?
The 2008 – 2009 Housing Application will be available beginning December 1st. After December 1st any accepted student may apply for housing. To be assigned, we must have a Housing Application on file and you must have paid the Undergraduate Admissions Advanced Enrollment Deposit (AED) by May 1st. Please note that the AED does not apply to graduate students.
How are room assignments made?
Room assignments are made in the date order they are received. Our computer program uses the personal preference questions that you answer on the application along with the halls that you choose as your preferred location and matches you with other students. As soon as a hall is filled, we continue to the second and third choices. The sooner you apply for housing, the more likely that you will be able to get into your first or second building choice. Assignments are based on available space.
When will I be notified about my room assignment?
Room assignments for incoming freshmen will be available beginning May 15 for those applications that have been received prior to that date. You will receive an email telling you to check your assignment online. The assignment will include your roommate’s contact information. If you do not have a roommate assigned, do not worry - you will receive one prior to school starting.
What if I need to cancel my assignment after it has been made?
If you decide not to attend NC State, please notify us as soon as possible. If you decide that you would rather live off-campus after you have applied for housing, you will be charged a termination fee. If you cancel housing before June 30, the termination fee is $200. From July 1-July 31, the termination fee is 25% of the fall semester’s charges. Beginning August 1st the termination fee is 50% of the entire year’s charges.
What is a Living and Learning Village?
Living and Learning Villages are partnerships between University Housing and academic departments that enhance the student learning experience by supporting and integrating the academic and personal development of students. Frequent formal and informal interactions foster a sense of community and an intellectually stimulating environment for all participants that sets the stage for student learning and success.
There are currently seven Living and Learning Villages.
University Honors Village - a partnership
with the University Honors Program
Students Advocating for Youth Village -
a partnership with the College of Education
Women in Science and Engineering Village -
a partnership with the Colleges of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Engineering,
Natural Resources, Physical & Mathematical
Sciences and Textiles.
Alexander Global Village - a partnership
with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Arts Village - A partnership with ARTS
NC STATE
University Scholars Village - a partnership
with the University Scholars program
First Year College Village - a partnership
with the First Year College
More information about each village, where each is located, and how to apply is located on the Villages page.
Which residence halls house only freshmen?
There is no residence hall that is specifically designated as freshmen housing. Freshmen, depending on age, are eligible to live anywhere on-campus except Watauga Hall or the apartment complexes. We have found that each building will have a significant number of freshmen each year.
All of our residence halls are air-conditioned.
Smoking is not permitted in any residence hall.
No. Some halls are designated as alcohol-free, while in others alcohol is only allowed if both residents are of legal age to consume alcohol. There are severe penalties for any underage resident found with alcohol and for any resident who supplies alcohol to an underage resident.
Are any residence halls reserved for upper-class students?
Yes, Watauga Hall along with all three of the apartment complexes Wolf Village, Western Manor and ES King Village require that residents are at least junior status or 20 years old.
Do you have on-campus apartments?
Yes, there are three options for on-campus apartments.
Wolf Village has 4-bedroom apartments that contain a full kitchen along with a washer and dryer. Spaces are assigned individually and all rent is billed per semester to your student account.
ES King Village is a traditional apartment complex offering studio, one and two bedroom layouts. High-speed Internet and basic cable is included and rent is billed monthly with a one-year lease required.
Western Manor is a traditional apartment complex located near Centennial Campus. It offers studio, one and two bedroom units. Cable and high-speed Iinternet are included in the rent and one year leases are standard.
What are the costs to live on-campus?
- Go here for a complete cost breakdown for the residence halls.
- Wolf Village costs are located here.
- Western Manor Apartments costs are located here.
- ES King Village costs are located here.
Where can I review the Housing Agreement?
The Housing Agreements are located on this page.
Is there Internet access in every room? Is it wireless?
Each resident’s room is equipped with the Residential Network (ResNet). It is the university network that connects you to the Internet and it is faster than most cable and broadband connections. ResNet is a mandatory charge billed per student along with your housing charges.
Wireless availability is continuously increasing on campus. Currently all residential buildings include at least one-wireless hotspot usually in a lounge or lobby. A large number of other buildings on-campus are also wireless such as the student centers and dining facilities.
Cable is an optional service that is billed per room. If both residents of the room sign up for cable, the bill will be divided between them. If only one resident signs up for cable, that person would pay the entire bill. Sign up for cable on the ComTech Web site.
Do I have to get a phone line?
Local phone is an optional service. If you choose, you may sign up for a phone in your room at the ComTech Web site. The service includes voicemail and call waiting. Phones are not provided.
What if I can’t get along with my roommate?
Most of our residents have never shared a room with anyone prior to coming to college. For this reason and to avoid any future problems, we ask that all residents complete a roommate agreement. This agreement will outline acceptable behavior between roommates and covers issues like borrowing, study time, and having guests etc. RAs can help residents get on the right track to negotiating lifestyle topics.
If there are conflicts between roommates, bring them to the attention of the Resident Advisor. If the situation warrants it, the Resident Director can authorize a room change and based upon available space, residents may be relocated to other rooms.
Start with your RA. Resident Advisors are trained to assist you. They can direct you to the appropriate person or department to help answer your question.
Where can I go for a maintenance problem?
If you have a maintenance or building related problem, you can submit a Work Order Request or contact your 24-hour service desk for assistance.
What are the benefits of living on campus?
Living on campus offers many benefits that are not found living anywhere else. Freshmen and sophomore students living on campus tend to earn a higher GPA than their peers that live off-campus. On-campus residents are more likely to graduate. Living on-campus helps residents make friends, get involved and create lasting college memories.
Where can I get a copy of the rules?
Residence hall policies and guidelines for community living can be found here.
Who is responsible for campus safety?
Campus safety is a shared responsibility. University Housing partners with University Police to educate and inform our residents about safety issues. Some common sense things to remember are - Always keep your room locked. Never let someone you do not know into the building. Always travel in a group. Additional information can be found in this safety brochure from University Police and on their Web site.
We take the safety and well being of our residents very seriously. Each residential building is equipped with a state-of-the art smoke detection and fire suppression systems that are linked to the University Police. Also, each residence hall holds an unannounced fire drill once each semester allowing residents to practice evacuation procedures for their building.
Does the University insure my belongings while I am on-campus?
No, the university does not insure your belongings while you are here on campus. Check with your parents to see if their homeowner’s insurance will cover while you are away at school. Renter’s Insurance is also available from most insurance companies.
How do I find out about clubs and organizations on campus?
There are over 300 student clubs and organizations at NC State. Check the Student Organization Resource Center Web page for more information on campus groups.
What if I do not have a car? How can I get around?
The university offers a free bus service called the Wolfline. Route information and how to find out where your bus is right now is located on the transportation site.
How do I get a parking permit?
Parking permits are available through the Transportation department.
Where should I go if I am sick?
The Student Health Center is located at the corner of Cates Avenue and Dan Allen Drive next door to the First Year College Commons.
How can I stay informed about what is going on?
Twice monthly University Housing will send you an email directing you to the State of Living and Learning. This e-newsletter details some of the things that are going on around campus.
You may also check the university calendar. Also, check WolfBytes on the campus TV station.
Move in weekend is traditionally the Saturday and Sunday before classes start in the fall. For 2008, move in weekend is scheduled to be Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17. Classes will begin the following Wednesday on August 20.
For spring semester 2008, move in will occur on January 5, 2008 from noon-3pm.
Do I make my check out to University Housing?
All payments for the residence halls and Wolf Village are e-billed through the cashier’s office to the student’s account. Payments for Western Manor and ES King Village are taken monthly at each apartment’s administrative office. All checks should be made out to NC State University.
What if I want to move out of my residence hall and into my fraternity or sorority house?
If you want to move into your fraternity or sorority house, you will need to get a letter from the chapter president inviting you to the house. The Director of Greek Life will need to approve the move and you will need to contact the University Housing office to cancel your housing contract.
Are the residence halls open during Thanksgiving? Winter break? Spring break?
No. All Residence Halls will close during scheduled breaks such as Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break. See the dates to remember section of the homepage for detailed information. Wolf Village Apartments does not close during breaks.
A loftable bed is furniture that is specially designed to offer a range of options for the residents. The bed may be raised to allow for storage or study space beneath the sleeping area or the bed may be lowered to the traditional sleeping height. It is entirely at the discretion of the resident. Because of the functionality of this loftable bed, no outside loft either rented or built will be allowed in these rooms.
Can I see inside a residence hall before I decide which one I want?
There is a model room available in Owen Hall that is part of the daily tour organized by the Admissions office.
Virtual tours of each hall are also available.
Is there a list of items not allowed in the residence hall?
Go here for a complete list of what to bring and what to leave at home.
I know who I want to be my roommate. How do I ensure that I will be placed with him/her?
If you have a specific roommate in mind, please include them as the preferred roommate on your Housing Application. They must also enter your name on their application.