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Frequently Asked Questions
Information subject to change. Please contact
the Residence Life Office for updated information.
- Will I have
a roommate?
Most rooms
to which Freshmen are assigned are double occupancy. Some rooms in our
traditional halls are built to accommodate three students, and are considerably
larger than the double rooms. The single rooms are made available to
returning students first; therefore, most students who want to live
in a single get one in their Sophomore or Junior year. Some singles
are available for Freshman who enter the Honors Program.
- Can I choose
my roommate?
If you and a friend wish to room together, you may both indicate
this on your housing request forms; when assigning rooms, we give first
preference to this kind of mutual request. If you meet someone at your
Summer Planning Conference, and both decide you'd like to room together,
you may make the request at that time. We will also place three friends
together in a triple if they so request.
- What if I don't
know anyone to room with?
The housing request form asks you to indicate your preferences on
a number of roommate compatibility factors. We use that information
to match you with a roommate who considers the same factors most important.
The earlier you submit your housing request, the more likely you will
be placed with a roommate who shares your preferences.
- Will I be guaranteed
a room on campus?
Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; though returning
students have first option for available rooms, in the past few years
all new students requesting housing have been successfully assigned.
- Am I required
to live on campus?
FSU has no residency requirement. However, over 90% of new students
choose to live on campus due to the proximity to classes, the convenience
of the meal plans, and the relative ease of adjustment that comes with
living in a residence hall community.
- When will I
be notified of my room assignment?
Since many students meet and get acquainted with other new students
at our Summer Planning Conferences, we wait until after the last session
before making room assignments. Generally, assignments letters, including
the names and addresses of assigned roommates, are mailed in late July.
- What if I don't
get along with my roommate once we move in together?
Our residential staff members are trained to help roommates communicate
with each other, to identify what they consider important, and to negotiate
the "house rules." However, if roommates decide that they are not compatible,
the staff will also facilitate a room change for one or the other roommate.
The only times that room changes are not allowed are during the first
two weeks of any semester; these "room freeze" periods give us time
to verify vacancies and maximize the options for those who wish to relocate.
- How large are
the rooms?
Once you are assigned to a room, we can give you the specific dimensions of that
room, including floor, window, closet, etc. Though room sizes vary, most double rooms
are about 12' x 12', and most triple rooms about 12' x 20'. m What size are the beds?
Most of our beds are twin sized, requiring standard twin sheets. Cambridge Hall,
Frederick Hall, and Westminster Hall are furnished with extra-long twin beds and
therefore need extra-long twin sheets. For students over 6'3", we can provide an
extra-long bed on request; such requests should be made after students receive their
specific room assignment.
- Can Freshman
have cars?
Any student is allowed to have a car on campus, as long as they register
the vehicle for on-campus parking. The registration fee is $40; this
fee is waived for on-campus residents.
- How are the
rooms furnished?
Each roommate gets a bunkable/loftable bed & mattress, desk & chair,
dresser, and lockable closet. Each room also comes with a Microfridge,
which is a combination refrigerator, freezer & microwave. Each roommate
has their own computer port, giving free access to e-mail and the Internet,
as well as an individual voice-mail account. Each room is equipped with
a phone line as well as a cable oultet, providing free access to over
50 television channels. Air conditioning is not available in halls to
which Freshman are typically assigned.
- What facilities
are available in each hall?
Each building has one or more laundry rooms, with access to free, unlimited
use of machines for residents only. Each building also has at least
one kitchen, along with recreational and study lounges. The buildings
also feature vending machines from which students may buy products using
their Bobcat debit card or cash.
- Is there a curfew?
While there
is no curfew for residents, safety requires certain limitations. All residence halls are
locked by 11:00 PM, after which residents must use their room keys or ID cards to enter their buildings.
In halls to which new students are typically assigned, guests and visitors
must be signed in by a resident of the building after 11:00 PM.
- What about safety?
Frostburg State University has been consistently rated as one of the
safest colleges in Maryland over the past few years. However, we encourage
students not to be lulled into a false sense of security; the best way
for students to protect themselves against crime is to be aware and
responsible. We encourage students to always lock their room doors,
walk with a friend at night, and take other steps to decrease their
chances of becoming a victim of crime.
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