Communication Archive

Returning Students

Dear Resident,

The fall semester is right around the corner, and we are excitedly awaiting your arrival! To prepare for your move-in day, please see the important information below regarding your on-campus housing.

You can view your housing assignment and roommate information online through your MyHousing. According to our records, you are assigned to: Hall, Room .

Room Change Information:

There will be an online room-change process on Wednesday, July 29^th, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. If you would like to participate, you can log in to your MyHousing account during this time to select a different room and/or residence hall.

Please know that roommate matching is not available during the room change process. You will need to remove any roommate matches you may have on your account before the room change process. If you would like to choose a different roommate, you may individually select any open room that you both meet the requirements for and assign yourselves to that room.

Please be aware that space in Schwartz, Brownell, and the West Campus Suites are extremely limited, and these spaces may not be available for selection. In addition, single bedrooms are not offered during this room change process.

To be eligible to move in, you must be:

Matriculated and registered for at least 6 credits for fall 2026.
Health compliant with an up-to-date health record (including all immunizations).
- Health forms are due to Health Services by Friday, August 1^st.
Financially compliant with an up-to-date payment plan or balance paid in full.
- University bills are due by Tuesday, July 15^th.
Complete your check-in forms located on your MyHousing (available now).

Check-in Forms:

All residential students are required to complete a check-in form before moving into their residence hall. Check-in forms include emergency contact information. You can access your check-in form through the Applications tab of your MyHousing.

You cannot select a move-in time until your check-in forms are completed. (See Move-in Time Selection below.)

Move-in Dates: (See below for information regarding move-in time selection.)

Saturday, August 22^nd: New Student Move-In Day (first-year students and new incoming transfer students only)
Monday, August 24^th: Returning Student Move-In Day (Continuing students, ALL Graduate students, and Gateway Community College students)

Move-in Time Selection:

All residential students must self-select a move-in time slot once fully compliant. Move-in times can be selected on your MyHousing beginning at 10 AM on Monday, August 10^th, until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, August 19^th. To select a move-in time, you must meet all eligibility requirements to move in (listed above).

On Thursday, August 20^th, we will email you your move-in time confirmation notice, which will include your move-in day express check-in pass. All residential students must present this pass to move in. Please screenshot or print your express check-in pass and bring it with you on move-in day.

To ensure a smooth move-in experience, please complete your check-in forms and select a move-in time before Wednesday, August 19^th, in your MyHousing.

Early Move-in Request:

Residents who have a conflict with the move-in day or need to be on campus for university business before the start of the semester may request to move in early. Students must indicate a valid reason for their need to move in early.

Please know:

To request to move in early, please complete the Early Move-in Request Form located in the Applications tab of your MyHousing
The Early Move-in Request Form will be available at 10 AM on July 15^th and closes at noon on Wednesday, August 12^th.
Please see the Early Move-in Request Form in your MyHousing for date options. Please know that there are no exceptions to the early move-in dates provided.
Early move-in requests will NOT be approved for students who are not fully compliant.
Early move-in requests will NOT be accepted after noon on Wednesday, August 12^th. Students approved to move in early will receive a confirmation email by August 14^th regarding moving in early.

Meal Plan Changes:

Your meal plan has been added to your account and can be verified in your MyHousing.
All residents in a housing assignment with a kitchen in their suite/apartment are eligible to upgrade their meal plan in their MyHousing starting at 10 AM on July 1^st until 11:59 PM on Friday, September 11^th, 2025. All meal plans are final after Friday, September 11^th, 2026.
If you have been reassigned to or selected a housing assignment with a kitchen, please verify that you are on your preferred meal plan; we do not automatically change your meal plan.
Please be aware that your housing assignment does affect your meal plan options.

New Incoming Students: What to Expect on Move-in Day, Saturday, August 22^nd:

We understand that although this may be an exciting time for some students and their families, for others, moving in and transitioning to college can cause some nervousness. We are here to help ease this as much as we can! The Office of Residence Life, in collaboration with other campus partners, has a full staff of professionals and returning Southern students here to help you on move-in day.

To prepare before move-in day:

Ensure you are fully compliant to move in (detailed above).
Select a move-in time (detailed below).
Pack the essentials for the start of the semester (see the suggested items list below).
Arrive on campus on your move-in day with your move-in express pass at your selected move-in time (instructions below). There will be plenty of signage and staff on campus to direct you to the parking and unloading areas.
The driver should park in the designated unloading zone while the student quickly unloads their belongings on the curb with the help of our amazing staff and volunteers. Our volunteers will have moving bins ready to help!
The driver should quickly move their car and park in the Wintergreen Garage or the closest parking garage.
The student should check in at the lobby of your residence hall, where staff will direct you to your Resident Advisor (RA) to check in, sign your room paperwork, and receive your room key.
With the help of our volunteers, bring your items into your residence hall and to your assigned floor.
Unpack and settle into your new home away from home!
Attend your required floor meeting. Signage will be posted in your Residence Hall for the exact time of your floor meeting and specific location within the building.
Attend New Owl Welcome activities as outlined in the schedule here.

Still not sure what to bring with you on move-in day?

Click here to check out our suggested list of items to bring and more information regarding living on campus! We suggest only packing what you will need for the first few weeks of the semester.

Parking Decals (Required for On-Campus Parking):

If you plan to bring a vehicle on campus for the fall, you must register for your parking decal online here. Online registration is now available and closes at 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 16^th.

Students approved to move in on Saturday, August 22^nd, can pick up their parking decal in the Farnham Programming Space from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Students moving in on Monday, August 24^th, can pick up their parking decals on Monday, August 24^th, in the University Police Department in Granoff Hall starting at 10:00 AM.

Please be sure to bring your SCSU student ID, a current, valid driver's license, and a current, valid vehicle registration.

Fitness Center:

Looking for a convenient place to work out? Want to improve your mood, reduce stress, and gain energy to get you through the semester? Click here to join the Fitness Center today so you can stay fit all semester long. With group fitness programs and fitness challenges as well as late-night and weekend hours, you'll be sure to find something you enjoy without ever leaving campus!

Join online today or contact the fitness center for more information! Email: fitness@southernct.edu | Phone: (203)392-8971

We look forward to seeing you all on campus soon! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Residence Life at (203) 392-5870 or send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Warmly,

The Office of Residence Life

Hello Owls,

All residents in a housing assignment with a kitchen in their suite/apartment are eligible to upgrade their meal plan in MyHousing starting today, July 1^st until 11:59 PM on Friday, September 11^th, 2026. All meal plans are final after Friday, September 11^th.

According to our records, you are assigned to the Full Meal Plan.

If you have been reassigned to or selected a housing assignment with a kitchen, please verify that you are on your preferred meal plan; we do not automatically change your meal plan.

Please be aware that your housing assignment does affect your meal plan options.

Please see below for all meal plan options:

Full Dining Plan (All Residents are Eligible)
- Dining Locations: Connecticut Hall
- Food Loot Included: $150
- Total Plan Cost: $3,637.00
Full Dining Plan Plus (All Residents are Eligible)
- Dining Locations: Connecticut Hall
- Food Loot Included: $150
- Total Plan Cost: $3,815.00
30 Meals Per Semester (Only Residents with Kitchens are Eligible)
- Dining Locations: Connecticut Hall and ASC Food Court
- Food Loot Included: $150
- Total Plan Cost: $496.00
60 Meals Per Semester (Only Residents with Kitchens are Eligible)
- Dining Locations: Connecticut Hall and ASC Food Court
- Food Loot Included: $100
- Total Plan Cost: $765.00

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life at (203) 392-5870 or send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life

Dear Resident,

We hope that you are enjoying your summer break!

Our records indicate that you have been assigned to the following residence hall and room for Fall 2026-Spring 2027: Your Hall, Room.

You may view your room assignment and roommate(s), if applicable, through your MyHousing.

We understand that not all students were able to select their desired residence hall/room during room selection/placement. In response, we will offer students an online room change process on Wednesday, June 24^th, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. If you would like to participate, you will be able to log on to your MyHousing during this time to select a different room and/or residence hall.

How to Select a Room:

You will be able to log on to your MyHousing at any time between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 24^th, to select a different room and/or residence hall.

To view the available rooms that you are eligible for:

Select the "Room Selection" tab.
Click "Select a Room/Suite".
Choose "Select from Room List" from the drop-down menu.
Click on "Search Available Rooms".

Please Note:

Important: If you select an empty room, you may be relocated to a space with another student to consolidate spaces.
If you choose to select a room, once you confirm your bed assignment and click submit, your room change is final, and you are no longer entitled to your previous room.
Roommate matching is not available during any room change process. You will need to remove any roommate matches you may have on your account before the room change process.
You and your preferred roommate may try to select the same room by logging in at the same time and choosing an open room. Please know that this is not guaranteed as spaces are limited.
Please be aware that we cannot guarantee preferred roommate(s) or residence halls during the room change process.
In some cases, your meal plan will be adjusted depending on the room type selected.
West Campus is not open to first-year students. Should a first-year student select West Campus, they will be relocated to an appropriate residence hall.

SAVE THE DATE: Fall 2026 Move-In

Details for resident move-in days will be sent next month to your Southern email, so please be sure to continue to check it during the break.

Save the Date for Move-In:

Continuing/Returning/Graduate Students/Community College Attending: Monday, August 24^th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Housing Waitlist:

Please know we are still processing the waitlist submissions at this time. Submissions are being processed in the order in which we received them. If a change is made to your placement due to your waitlist submission, we will contact you via email.

Housing Withdrawals:

If for any reason you no longer desire housing, you will have until June 30^th at 11:59 pm to cancel your contract through your MyHousing. After June 30^th, you are financially bound to the terms and conditions of the housing contract for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters), and the housing contract cannot be canceled to reside off campus during the contract term. You can cancel your housing on your MyHousing through the application tab.

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life at (203) 392-5870 or send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We hope you enjoy the rest of your break!

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life

Dear Owl,

The Office of Residence Life is excited to be offering summer housing for the summer of 2026! We have included all the information for summer housing you will need to know here. Please be sure to read in full to ensure you are eligible before applying.

This application is not for residents requesting to check out late or stay for senior week activities. Information regarding this will be sent in the coming weeks in our Spring Semester Closing email.

Summer Housing Eligibility:

Students requesting to live on campus for the summer must be matriculated and registered for courses for the Fall 2026 semester. No exceptions.
Students requesting to live on campus for the summer must have applied and deposited for fall 2026 housing. No exceptions.
Students who are working on campus, completing an on-campus internship, or enrolled in summer courses are eligible to request summer housing.
Summer courses must be on ground for students requesting to live on campus due to a summer class. Students taking online classes will not be approved.
Students must submit their summer housing request at least two business days before their expected move-in date. Late requests may not be approved.
Summer housing is not available to new incoming students.

To complete the summer housing application:

Go to your BannerWeb account through MySCSU.
Click on Student Services.
Select MyHousing.
Proceed to MyHousing.
Click on the Applications tab.
Select the Summer Housing Application from the drop-down menu.
Complete the application and submit.

Important Information:

The summer housing application opens at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 1^st, and closes at noon on Wednesday, July 1^st.
Please allow up to three business days for your application to be processed. Once processed, a decision email will be sent to you.
Summer residents will be assigned to Schwartz Hall. Please know that this may change depending on the needs of the Office of Residence.
Please note that we do not offer single housing options for the summer, and due to facility updates, no other residence halls will be available.
Students must check in between 9 am and 12 pm on their approved move-in day.
Students must check out by 5 pm on their approved last day of stay.
If you are approved, you will receive a confirmation email from our office with your approved dates of stay and the amount billed. The charges will be added to your account and must be paid by 4:30 pm on the Friday before your arrival date.
On-campus dining services are not available during the summer break.

For more detailed information, please visit the application in your MyHousing.

If you have any questions about summer housing, please feel free to contact our office at (203) 392-5870 or send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Best,

The Office of Residence Life

Hello Resident,

We are so excited that you will be living on campus with us for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 academic year. We are reaching out as it's almost time for room selection! Room selection is an exciting part of the housing process, so here's all the information you need to make your selection:

Roommate Matching:

As a reminder, the deadline for roommate matching is 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 1^st.

ALL of your requested roommates need to confirm/request each other by this time. In addition, please decline any unwanted roommate matches that are pending.

It is very important that you are fully matched; you will be placed in a room selection process based on your matched group size.

Check our room selection webpage for detailed information about:

Steps to complete a roommate survey and roommate profile
Steps to search for and request a roommate
Steps to accept or deny a roommate request

You are not required to match with a roommate, but we encourage students to find their roommates to ensure that they are happy with their living experience next year.

Room Selection Process:

Your room selection date is determined by your group size. We will post your room selection date and selection time on your MyHousing after 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 2^nd.

For students who have no roommate preference - your room selection pick time will be determined by your total number of expected credits earned at the end of the current semester (Spring '26) + cumulative = total credits. Priority is given to students with the highest credits.
- If you are not matched with any roommate, we ask that you please make every effort to select a room where there is only one bed available and only select an empty room if there are no other options available.
For students in a roommate match of 2 or more - your room selection pick time will also be determined by your total number of expected credits earned at the end of the semester (current semester (Spring '26) + cumulative = total credits). Your group's pick time will be determined by the student in your group with the highest number of credits.
- Please ensure ALL matched students meet the credit requirement for the hall you plan to choose during selection. Only halls that all matched members are eligible for will be available for your selection during the process.
- If you have matched with a roommate, you will be assigned the same room selection time. Only ONE matched roommate needs to log on and select a room at your assigned room selection date and time. Please talk with your matched roommate to decide which one of you will log in to select the room.

Important Note:

Summer courses and/or Fall 2026 courses do not count toward your cumulative credit count.
We will change your assignment to consolidate rooms if necessary.
Students who do not select a room during the room selection process will be placed by the Office of Residence Life.

Room Selection Dates:

April 7^th - This room selection day is for students who indicated they would like to opt into Gender Inclusive Housing on their housing application AND have completed the GIH Agreement Form in their MyHousing. Students who do not complete this agreement form will not be able to participate in the GIH room selection process or be placed in GIH.
April 7^th - This room selection day is also for students in roommate groups of 3, 4, 5, or 6.
- West Single Suites will be available for groups of 3 or 4.
April 9^th - This room selection day is for students in a roommate group of 2.
April 10^th - This is a room selection day for students who do not have a roommate preference.

Building Information:

Below you will find each building's credit information for selection, along with the corresponding group sizes that coincide with the building. Please view the current costs associated with each building and room type before your selection.

Brownell Hall (Minimum Credits: 24) - Groups of 3, 4, or 6 (rooms for groups of 6 are very limited).
Chase Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Farnham Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Hickerson Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Neff Hall (Maximum Credits: 60) - Groups of 2.
North Campus (Minimum Credits: 45) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
North Townhouses (Minimum Credits: 90) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
Schwartz Hall (Minimum Credits: 36) - Groups of 2, 3, 4 or 5.
West Standard Rooms (Minimum Credits: 24, Only Undergraduate Students) - Groups of 2.
West Suites (Minimum Credits: 24, Only Undergraduate Students) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
Wilkinson Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.

We encourage you to find roommates to fill rooms to ensure that you will be eligible to select a room in your preferred residence hall.

Please know that due to the very high demand for single bedrooms and with very few quantities of single bedrooms available in each hall, we will not be offering any single bedrooms during the room selection process (see below for the single room change lottery process).

If you are a group of 3, you will be eligible to select a 4-person room or suite. Please be aware that it is likely you will receive a fourth roommate.

Single Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process:

Due to a very high demand for single bedrooms, we will not be offering any single bedrooms during the general room selection process. Instead, we will be offering a Single Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process in late April.

Please know that single-bedroom requests are high, and we have very few single bedrooms available in each residence hall.

Students seeking a single bedroom for the 2026-2027 academic year should have opted into the Single Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process upon applying. Please be aware that this does not guarantee that a student will receive a single bedroom.

Students seeking a single bedroom must participate in the general room selection process in April. Students who opt into the Single-Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process will be randomly chosen. If chosen, students will be notified at the end of April via email, which will include more details regarding the room change process. If chosen for the Single-Bedroom Lottery, students will participate in the Single-Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process in late April.

Please know that West Campus Single Suites will not be available during the Single Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process. Roommate matching is also not available for this room change process.

Students with Approved Housing-Related Accommodations through CASAS:

Students with approved housing-related accommodations for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 academic year AND who have deposited by the priority date will be placed by the Office of Residence Life before room selection begins. Students with approved housing-related accommodations who apply after the priority date will be placed by the office as they apply.

Please be aware:

An approved housing-related accommodation through CASAS does not include roommates.
Students who are approved for a single bedroom and have less than 30 credits will be placed in an L-shaped or Half Single Bedroom. Single accommodations are not for standard single bedrooms.
Students are placed in housing placements based on their approved accommodation needs, not on their preferred hall request.
Students who want to participate in the room selection process and would like to opt out of their approved housing-related accommodation must send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu stating this.
Students who are only approved for an ESA will not be placed by our office and will participate in the room selection process.

Housing-related accommodations do not carry over from one academic year to another. Students must connect with CASAS regarding the status of their housing accommodations for the upcoming academic year.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (203) 392-5870 or send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please know that at this time we are receiving many emails and calls so please allow 24 to 48 business hours for a reply from the office.

Thank you for applying for 2026-2027 housing. We are very excited to have you on campus with us!

Best,

The Office of Residence Life

Office of Residence Life I Southern Connecticut State University

501 Crescent Street I New Haven, CT 06515

T: 203.392.5870 I F: 203.392.5867 I E: reslife@southernct.edu

W: www.southernct.edu/residencelife

Dear Owl,

We hope your spring semester is going well and that you are enjoying your time living on campus! We are already excitedly looking ahead to the fall 2026 to spring 2027 academic year. As we look ahead, we are preparing for several changes and upgrades for Residence Life this summer, and we cannot wait for you to see them in the fall.

We wanted to let you know that the housing application for the upcoming academic year is now available. The housing deposit and application priority date for the fall 2026 to spring 2027 academic year is Friday, March 27^th, 2026.

To complete your housing application and pay your non-refundable deposit:

Go to your BannerWeb account through MySCSU.
Click on Student Services.
Select MyHousing.
Proceed to MyHousing.
Click on the Applications tab.
Select the Housing Deposit and Application from the drop-down menu.
Complete the application and pay your non-refundable $250 Housing Deposit.

Important Information you need to know:

The $250.00 housing deposit is non-refundable.
Deposits are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, March 27^th, 2026, for students who wish to match with a roommate and participate in room selection in April.
You must participate in room selection in April to select a room for the Fall 2026 -Spring 2027 academic year. More details to come closer to April 1^st!
You can start matching with roommates on Sunday, March 1^st, through Wednesday, April 1^st.
Students who apply and deposit after March 27^th will be assigned by the Office of Residence Life.
Upon submission of the housing deposit, you will have until 11:59 pm on June 30^th to cancel your housing contract. After June 30^th, you are financially bound to the terms and conditions of the housing contract for the entire 2026 to 2027 academic year (fall 2026 and spring 2027 semester), and the housing contract cannot be canceled to reside off campus.

Housing Tabling Events:

We will be offering the opportunity for students to ask our staff questions regarding the housing application process and the room selection process, and be able to tour the halls, on the following dates:

Housing Deposit Information - Tuesday, March 10^th, and Wednesday, March 11^th, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the lobby of your residence hall.
- Students can stop by their hall’s lobby during these dates and timeframe to learn more about applying for housing for the upcoming academic year and ask the ResLife staff questions.
Room Selection Information & Building Tours - Tuesday, March 31^st, and Wednesday, April 1^st, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the lobby of each residence hall.
- Students can visit any of the halls during these dates and timeframe to tour the building and ask the ResLife staff questions.

Exciting Changes in Residence Life:

Important Note: The prices for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 academic year have not yet been updated and are subject to change.

Brownell Hall (Minimum Credits: 24) - Groups of 3, 4, or 6 (rooms for groups of 6 are very limited).
Chase Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Farnham Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Hickerson Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Neff Hall (Maximum Credits: 60) - Groups of 2.
North Campus (Minimum Credits: 45) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
North Townhouses (Minimum Credits: 90) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
Schwartz Hall (Minimum Credits: 36) - Groups of 2, 3, 4, or 5.
West Standard Rooms (Minimum Credits: 24, Only Undergraduate Students) - Groups of 2.
West Suites (Minimum Credits: 24, Only Undergraduate Students) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
Wilkinson Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.

We encourage you to find roommates to fill rooms to ensure that you will be eligible to select a room in your preferred residence hall.

If you are a group of 3, you will be eligible to select a 4-person room or suite. Please be aware that it is likely you will receive a fourth roommate.

Single Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process:

Due to a very high demand for single bedrooms, we will not be offering any single bedrooms during the general room selection process in April. Instead, we will be offering a Single Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process in late April.

Please know that single-bedroom requests are high, and we have very few single bedrooms available in each residence hall.

Students seeking a single bedroom for the 2026-2027 academic year must opt into the Single Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process. Students can opt into this process by indicating they are interested in a single bedroom when completing their Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Housing Application. This is question number five on the application. Please be aware that this does not guarantee that a student will receive a single bedroom.

Students seeking a single bedroom must participate in the general room selection process in April. Students who opt into the Single-Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process will be randomly chosen. If chosen, students will be notified at the end of April via email, which will include more details regarding the room change process. If chosen for the Single-Bedroom Lottery, students will participate in the Single-Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process in late April.

Please know that West Campus Single Suites will not be available during the Single Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process. Roommate matching is also not available for this room change process.

Students with Approved Housing-Related Accommodations through CASAS:

Students with approved housing-related accommodations for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 academic year AND who have deposited by the priority date of March 27^th, will be placed by the Office of Residence Life the week before room selection. Students with approved housing-related accommodations who apply after the March 27^th priority date will be placed by the office as they apply.

Please be aware:

An approved housing-related accommodation through CASAS does not include roommates.
Students who are approved for a single bedroom and have less than 30 credits will be placed in an L-shaped or Half Single Bedroom. Single accommodations are not for standard single bedrooms.
Students are placed in housing placements based on their approved accommodation needs, not on their preferred hall request.
Students who want to participate in the room selection process and would like to opt out of their approved housing-related accommodation must send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu by Friday, March 27^th.
Students who are only approved for an ESA will not be placed by our office and will participate in the room selection process.

As always, should you have any questions regarding the housing deposit or the contract, please feel free to contact our office at (203) 392-5870 or send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Best,

The Office of Residence Life

Dear Residential Students:

This message serves as a reminder of important policies related to the health and safety of our residence hall community.

Summary:

Use of THC/cannabis is prohibited on all SCSU property regardless of age or medical prescription under both federal law and SCSU policy
Smoking/vaping any substance is prohibited in the residence halls and on all SCSU property per university policy and it is disrespectful to the community around you
Candles, incense, open flames, and the burning of any substance are prohibited in the residence halls per university policy
Windows should remain closed during freezing weather to prevent heat loss and frozen pipes
Covering smoke detectors is illegal, dangerous, and a violation of SCSU policy

The use of THC, including smoking or vaping cannabis or the use of edible THC products is prohibited on all SCSU property, regardless of age or medical prescription. SCSU, like all other colleges and universities in the United States, must comply with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, which prohibits the possession or use of THC/cannabis on all school property. The use of THC is not without risk and the odor is disruptive to the shared living environment of the residence halls.

The university has encountered several instances of students covering or tampering with smoke detectors in their rooms. Tampering with fire safety equipment such as smoke detectors is a illegal in Connecticut under Sec. 53a-115. Criminal mischief in the first degree and is a Class D felony. It is also a violation of SCSU policy, and most importantly, it endangers the health and safety of our entire community.

SCSU is a tobacco and vape free environment as per university policy.

Candles, incense, open flames, and the burning of any substance are prohibited in the residence halls per university policy.

Violations of any of the policies mentioned above will be addressed through the student conduct process, and may result in your separation from university housing.

Additionally, as we are in a cold stretch of weather, it is important to keep residence hall windows closed, particularly at night and any time you leave your room. Besides the obvious loss of heat from the building, open windows tax our heating systems and can lead to significant damage should a pipe freeze, and subsequent flood occur. Please keep all residence hall windows closed.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we move forward through the spring semester!

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life

Incoming Students

Hello Incoming Resident,

It's almost time for room selection! Your room selection date and time is now posted on your MyHousing. If you do not have a room selection time or believe you are in the wrong room selection process, please get in touch with our office at reslife@southernct.edu.

Please Know:

Please ensure you review the credit requirements for each residence hall (listed below) before room selection.
The deadline for roommate matching has passed. If ALL your requested roommates did not confirm/request each other, or if you did not decline unwanted requests, this may affect your ability to select as a group.
At this time, please DO NOT unmatch with any matched roommates, as this will affect your room selection process.
IMPORTANT: Only ONE member of your roommate group will need to log in to select the room for the whole group.
IMPORTANT: If you are in a matched group of three, you will be eligible to select a four-person occupancy room or suite. Please note that you are likely to receive a fourth roommate.
Room selections are FINAL and cannot be changed once selected.
Please be aware that if you do not select a room during your assigned room selection date, you will be randomly assigned to an appropriate space by our office.
If you select an empty room, we will change your assignment to consolidate rooms if necessary.

Building Information:

Below you will find each building's credit information for selection, along with corresponding group sizes that coincide with the building. Please view the current costs associated with each building and room type before your selection.

Brownell Hall (Minimum Credits: 24) - Groups of 3, 4, or 6 (rooms for groups of 6 are very limited).
- Gender Inclusive Housing Rooms
Chase Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
- Gender Inclusive Housing Floor
- Future Health Professions Housed Here
Farnham Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Hickerson Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Neff Hall (Maximum Credits: 60) - Groups of 2.
- Nursing LLC Housed Here
North Campus (Minimum Credits: 45, No First-Year Students) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
- Gender Inclusive Housing Rooms
North Townhouses (Minimum Credits: 90) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
- Gender Inclusive Housing Rooms
Schwartz Hall (Minimum Credits: 36, No First-Year Students) - Groups of 2, 3, 4 or 5.
- Gender Inclusive Housing Rooms
West Standard Rooms (Minimum Credits: 24, Only Undergraduate Students, No First-Year Students) - Groups of 2.
- Honor’s College LLC Housed Here
West Suites (Minimum Credits: 24, Only Undergraduate Students, No First-Year Students) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
- Gender Inclusive Housing Suites
Wilkinson Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (203) 392-5870 or send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please know that at this time we are receiving many emails and calls, so please allow 24 to 48 business hours for a reply from the office.

Thank you for applying for 2026-2027 housing. We are very excited to have you on campus with us!

Sincerely,

The Office of Residence Life

Hello New Resident,

Congratulations on your acceptance to Southern!

We are so excited that you will be living on campus with us for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 academic year. We are reaching out with important dates and information for room selection! Room selection is an exciting part of the housing process, so here's all the information you need to make your selection:

Roommate Matching:

Match with a preferred roommate in your MyHousing. Roommate matching opens at 8:00 am on Friday, May 1^st, and closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 28^th.

ALL of your requested roommates need to confirm/request each other by this time. In addition, please decline any unwanted roommate matches that are pending.

You must be fully matched to be placed with your preferred roommate.

If you match with a roommate, you will be assigned the same room selection time. Only one matched roommate needs to log on and select a room at your assigned time. Please talk with your matched roommate to decide which one of you will log in to select the room.
If you are not matched with any roommate, we ask that you please make every effort to select a room where there is only one bed available and only select an empty room if there are no other options available.
Please note that we will change your assignment to consolidate rooms if necessary.
Check our room selection webpage for detailed information about:
- Steps to complete a roommate survey and a roommate profile
- Steps to search for and request a roommate
- Steps to accept or deny a roommate request

You are not required to match with a roommate, but we encourage students to find their roommates to ensure that they are happy with their living experience next year.

Room Selection Process:

The room selection process for incoming students will be online the week of July 6^th. Students will be assigned a selection date and a pick time to log in and select their housing placement.
You may view your selection start time on the main page of your MyHousing after 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 2^nd. If you do not see a start time, please contact the Office of Residence Life during regular business hours before room selection.
You may log into your MyHousing any time after your indicated start time to select a room.
Room selections are FINAL and cannot be changed once selected.
Please be aware that if you do not select a room during your assigned room selection date, you will be randomly assigned to an appropriate space by our office.
Important Note: We will change your assignment to consolidate rooms if necessary.

Room Selection Dates:

Please see below for your room selection date. Your room selection pick time will be posted on the Home Page of your MyHousing after 4 pm on Thursday, July 2^nd.

Tuesday, July 7^th - Gender Inclusive Housing (Chase Hall)
- This room selection day is for students who indicated they would like to opt into Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH) on their housing application AND have completed the GIH Agreement Form in their MyHousing. Students who do not complete this agreement form by 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 28^th will not be able to participate in the GIH room selection process or be placed in GIH.
Tuesday, July 7^th - Matched with a Roommate
- This room selection day is for students with a matched roommate.
Thursday, July 9^th - Honors College LLC (West Campus Standard Double)
- This is a room selection day for students who are accepted into the Honors College Program and have opted into the Honors College LLC upon applying to housing. Only first-year Honors College students are eligible for this LLC.
Thursday, July 9^th - Health Professions LLC (Chase Hall)
- This is a room selection day for students who have opted into the Health Professions LLC upon applying to housing. Roommates do not need to opt into the Health Professions LLC.
Thursday, July 9^th - Nursing Living Learning Community (Neff Hall)
- This is a room selection day for students who have opted into the Nursing Living Learning Community upon applying to housing. Students must be a direct admit to the Nursing Program.
Friday, July 10^th - Unmatched
- This is a room selection day for students who do not have a matched roommate preference.

Building Information:

Brownell Hall (Minimum Credits: 24) - Groups of 3, 4, or 6 (rooms for groups of 6 are very limited).
Chase Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Farnham Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Hickerson Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.
Neff Hall (Maximum Credits: 60) - Groups of 2.
North Campus (Minimum Credits: 45) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
North Townhouses (Minimum Credits: 90) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
Schwartz Hall (Minimum Credits: 36) - Groups of 2, 3, 4 or 5.
West Standard Rooms (Minimum Credits: 24, Only Undergraduate Students, No First-Year Students) - Groups of 2.
West Suites (Minimum Credits: 24, Only Undergraduate Students, No First-Year Students) - Groups of 2, 3, or 4.
Wilkinson Hall (Maximum Credits: 30) - Groups of 2.

We encourage you to find roommates to fill rooms to ensure that you will be eligible to select a room in your preferred residence hall.

Housing Costs:

Please be sure to carefully review the room type and room cost before selecting a room, as prices and room capacities vary. All incoming students have been billed a default billing, which is the standard double room rate of $4,100.00. Incoming students have also been assigned to the Full Meal Plan. Any changes to your bill and meal plan will be adjusted the day after room selection and can be viewed through your Banner Web account.

Single Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process:

Please know that single-bedroom requests are high, and we have very few single bedrooms available in each residence hall.

Students seeking a single bedroom must participate in the general room selection process in July on their assigned date. Students who opt into the Single-Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process will be randomly chosen. If chosen, students will be notified at the end of July via email, which will include more details regarding the room change process. If chosen for the Single-Bedroom Lottery, students will participate in the Single-Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process in late July.

Please know that West Campus Single Suites will not be available during the Single Bedroom Room Change Lottery Process. Roommate matching is also not available for this room change process.

Students with Approved Housing-Related Accommodations through CASAS:

Students with approved housing-related accommodations for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 academic year AND who have deposited by the priority date will be placed by the Office of Residence Life before room selection begins. If a student is approved for housing-related accommodations after room selection, their housing placement will be changed as necessary, space permitting.

Please be aware:

An approved housing-related accommodation through CASAS does not include roommates.
Students who are approved for a single bedroom and have less than 30 credits will be placed in an L-shaped or Half Single Bedroom. Single accommodations are not for standard single bedrooms.
Students are placed in housing placements based on their approved accommodation needs, not on their preferred hall request.
Students who want to participate in the room selection process and would like to opt out of their approved housing-related accommodation must send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu stating this.
Students who are only approved for an ESA will not be placed by our office and will participate in the room selection process.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (203) 392-5870 or send us an email at reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please know that at this time we are receiving many emails and calls, so please allow 24 to 48 business hours for a reply from the office.

Thank you for applying for 2026-2027 housing. We are very excited to have you on campus with us!

Best,

The Office of Residence Life

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