We are accepting applications for Winter Quarter 2020!
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2019-2020 New Resident Move-In Dates by Quarter
| Quarter | Move In Date | Classes Begin | Census Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2020 | 1/5/2020 | 1/6/2020 | 1/27/2020 |
| Spring 2020 | 3/29/2020 | 3/30/2020 | 4/20/2020 |
Living on Campus: So Much to Offer!
| Pros of Living ON Campus | Cons of Living OFF Campus |
| Academic Year lease, and Summer option | Typically requires a 12-month lease |
| All expenses (utilities, water, trash, Wi-Fi) are included | Added costs such as: Wi-Fi, utilities, water, trash, etc. |
| You only pay for YOUR expenses | You may be obligated to pay additional bills if your roommate moves out |
| Just steps away from classes and resources | Daily commute to and from campus |
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Study groups, tutoring and academic resources are available; Students earn higher grades and graduate sooner |
Reduced study time due to unexpected road closures, highway backups, and traffic accidents |
| All residence halls and apartments are furnished | Many apartments are not furnished |
| Make numerous friends when you live on campus; these relationships can turn into lifelong friendships | Possibility of feeling isolated from school and friends |
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On-campus leadership opportunities (volunteer and compensated), and on-campus student employment |
Find ways to build involvement into schedules with classes and work |
| Safety through student and professional staff living in the halls and University Police is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | Security and response time vary by location |
| Free events/activities and interact more frequently with faculty and peers where you live | Cost of gasoline; wear and tear on automobile |
| Meal plans are available for first year and continuing/transfer residents | Buy your own groceries, schedule time for making meals |
| Room change options during contract period to live with new on-campus friends | Students will often have to find a [random] roommate to share expenses |
| Students are more satisfied with their college experience |