Here are a few questions new students tend to ask before moving in and other concerns they may have once they move in:
How do I apply for housing?
New
students will receive an application packet through the mail about 2-3
weeks after being admitted to the university. The packet includes
instructions on how to apply for housing online using Eaglesnest. New
students are also required to return a signed Residence Hall Contract
by mail to the Department of Residence Life for their application to be
complete. For those that are unable to sign up online, a paper Housing
Preference Form is also included in the housing packet. New students are
strongly encouraged to sign up online using Eaglesnest. Returning
resident students will select a room during Eaglesnest Online Room
Selection in the spring. Continuing students who do not currently live
on campus need to visit the Department of Residence Life and fill out a
Housing Preference Form and Residence Hall Contract. Students who would
like to apply to live in The Courtyard at Winthrop need to come to the
Department of Residence Life to complete an application. There is a $25
non-refundable application fee needed to apply for The Courtyard at
Winthrop.
How much does it cost to live on campus?
Please visit our rates page for our current housing rates.
Do you have a residency requirement?
Yes,
freshman and sophomore students have a two year commitment to live on
campus. By living on campus, students have a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish lifelong friendships, to
participate in exciting activities and to feel truly connected to the
university. The added convenience of living close to classes, dining and
support services, make on-campus living at Winthrop the ideal
environment to live, learn and lead. Exceptions to the freshman and
sophomore residency commitment may be made for married or
non-traditional age freshman and for those who continue to live with
parents or legal guardians while commuting to campus from 50 or fewer
miles away.
What should I bring with me to school?
You
will need to furnish your own linens and pillow. The beds require extra
long twin sheets. Information will be inserted into your housing
assignment notification packet on how you can order extra long
sheets.You may want to bring a container to carry accessories to and
from the bathroom if you will be living in Margaret Nance, Richardson or
Wofford. Closet and dresser space is limited so it is suggested you
bring only the clothes you need for a season. Other suggested items are:
an iron, an alarm clock; hangers, an umbrella, etc. Those in Thomson,
Lee Wicker, Phelps, and The Courtyard at Winthrop will need bathroom
cleaning supplies. Keep in mind there are several department stores in
Rock Hill where these items can be purchased.
You
should leave candles, "George Foreman" type grills (or other open plate
heating devices), pets (other than fish), and halogen lights at home
because they are prohibited on campus. The university provides a MicroFridge® so students may not bring a refrigerator or microwave.
How do I gain access to my residence hall?
All
residence halls have 24 hour ID card access. Your student ID will be
programmed to allow you to enter your residence hall at the designated
door. After 8:00pm, only the main entrance of the residence hall is
accessible.
What are the visitation options for my residence hall?
How do I know a laundry machine is available?
Visit
LaundryView to
view real-time images of the laundry rooms on campus. You will be able
to see when a washer and dryer is available and even set up LaundryView
to text you when your laundry is done!
Where can I eat on campus?
Will my room have a computer connection?
Yes,
all residence hall rooms have TWO direct connections to the Winthrop
computer network. You will be able to connect your computer via Ethernet
cable.
Courtesy of Residence Life of Winthrop University
No comments:
Post a Comment