Communication Archive
Returning Students
Dear Resident,
Happy New Year! To prepare for your move-in/arrival back to the residence halls, please see the important information below regarding your on-campus housing.
You can view your housing assignment and any roommate information (if applicable) online through your MyHousing. According to our records, you are assigned to: Hall, Room.
To be eligible to live on campus you must be:
- Matriculated and registered for at least 6 course credits for Spring 2025.
- Health compliant with an up-to-date health record (including all immunizations). Health records were due to Health Services by Wednesday, January 1st, 2025.
- Financially compliant with an up-to-date payment plan or balance paid in full. University bills were due by Sunday, December 15th, 2024.
- Complete your check-in forms located on your MyHousing. (This form is now live in your MyHousing.)
Not Returning for the Spring Semester?
Students who are not planning on returning for the spring (graduating, withdrawing, or taking a leave of absence) will not be removed from housing until their spring status is confirmed by the Registrar’s Office. Once we have confirmation of your spring status, we will remove your housing assignment and meal plan bill.
Move-in Date: (See below for information regarding move-in time selection.)
Spring 2025 move-in day is on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students must sign up for a move-in time
Check-in Forms:
Check-in forms must be completed before you can move into your residence hall. Check-in forms include emergency contact information.
You can access your check-in form through the Applications tab of your MyHousing. Check-in forms are now live and are to be completed by Friday, January 17th, 2025.
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 Monday, January 13th until Thursday, January 16th. To select a move-in time, you must be registered for classes, be health compliant with the university, and your billing account balance must be zero (or you must be on a payment plan).
On Friday, January 17th, 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 Thursday, January 16tht in your MyHousing.
Early Move-In Requests:
Students who have a conflict with the move-in date or need to be on campus for university business before the start of the semester may request to move in early. The Office of Residence Life offers early move-in beginning Friday, January 17th, 2025. Check-in will be between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on whichever day you request to move in early.
Important Information:
- Please be aware that there is a $40.00 nightly charge to move in early.
- Students must indicate a valid reason for their need to move in early.
- Early move-in requests will NOT be approved for students who are not compliant.
- The total cost of your early move-in request must be paid in full by your approved early move-in date.
- The meal plan is inactive, and food service is unavailable until Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
- Please ensure to carry your student ID for access to your building.
To reach the application:
- Log in to your Banner Student account.
- Select MyHousing.
- Next to the Residence Life logo in the top left-hand corner, click on the three lines.
- Select Applications.
- Click Spring Early Move in Request.
The last day to request an early move-in is by noon on Wednesday, January 15th. Students will receive a confirmation e-mail by the end of the day on Thursday, January 16th with the decision of their early move-in request.
Early move-in requests will NOT be accepted after noon on Wednesday, January 15th.
Parking Decals: (Required for on-campus parking.)
To have a vehicle on campus for the Spring 2025 semester, all residents are required to complete a Southern Connecticut State University Police Department Resident Vehicle Registration & Parking Permit Application online here.
Important Information:
- Online registration is now available and closes at 11:59 pm on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Once the form has been completed and submitted, the application will be reviewed and processed.
- All resident permits will be available for pick-up at the University Police Department in Granoff Hall starting at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21s, 2025. Please be sure to bring your SCSU student ID, a current valid driver's license, and a current valid vehicle registration.
- Parking permits will be issued on a first come/first serve basis.
- Please know that vehicles parked on campus without a parking permit on starting on Monday, February 3rd, will be subject to ticketing.
If you currently have the resident parking permit that was issued during the fall 2024 semester there is no need to apply for another permit. This permit is still valid.
Meal Plan Changes:
According to our records, you are assigned to meal plan: 30 Meals Plan.
Residents who are eligible to change their meal plans can now do so on their MyHousing until Friday, February 7th, 2025. After February 7th all meal plans are final for the semester.
If you have been reassigned to or selected an apartment-style building, please verify that you are on your preferred meal plan; we do not automatically change your meal plan. Your housing assignment may affect your meal plan options.
To change your meal plan or view the available options, select the "Meal Plan" tab in your MyHousing, then select Spring 2025 and choose the meal plan you prefer.
New Residential Students: 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 look forward to seeing you all on campus very soon! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office at reslife@southernct.edu or (203) 392-5870. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
The Office of Residence Life
Dear Resident,
In preparation for the 2024-2025 year, we looked for ways to keep the meal plan the same as last year. To achieve this, a few underutilized and costly programs were eliminated. Since then, we have heard your feedback, both positive and negative, regarding these changes. While some have appreciated the cost savings, others wanted the perks back. To satisfy both desires, we are implementing a new and optional Full Meal Plan Plus upgrade that will bring those perks back to your full meal plan!
The Full Meal Plan+ upgrade includes:
- 2 Exchange meals per week at our Student Center Food Court Locations (Dunkin’ is separate from the food court and is not a participating location)
- Connecticut Hall to-go containers will be reintroduced and will be provided to you with your meal plan upgrade.
- 5 Guest meals will be available per semester for Connecticut Hall.
You can add the Full Meal Plan Plus upgrade to your plan now through Friday, February 7, 2025!
To learn more about your options visit https://southernct.sodexomyway.com/en-us/meal-plan/meal-plan-options. If you wish to upgrade, head over to your "MyHousing" to complete the transaction. The cost to upgrade your plan is $165 for the spring semester.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Southern Dining by email at dining@southernct.edu. Additionally, if you have suggestions, comments, or concerns regarding campus dining please feel free to provide your feedback via dining@southernct.edu anytime.
We look forward to seeing you on campus very soon!
Sincerely,
Southern Dining
Dear Resident,
Move-in day is just around the corner! All residential students must self-select a move-in time slot once fully compliant to move in. Move-in times can now be selected in your MyHousing until 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 16th, 2025.
Students approved to move in early DO NOT select a move-in time as they move in on their approved early arrival date.
To be eligible to select a move in time, you must be:
- Matriculated and registered for at least 6 course credits for spring 2025.
- Health compliant with an up-to-date health record (including all immunizations).
- Financially compliant with an up-to-date payment plan or balance paid in full.
- Complete your check-in forms located on your MyHousing in the Applications tab.
Once you are fully compliant, you will be able to select a move-in time. Please be aware that it might take up to 24 business hours for the move-in selector to appear on your account after achieving compliance.
To ensure a smooth move-in experience, please complete your check-in forms and select a move-in time before Thursday, January 16th in your MyHousing.
On Friday, January 17th, 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.
Early Move-in Requests:
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.
To request to move in early, please complete the Early Move-in Request Form located in the Applications tab of your MyHousing.
The Office of Residence Life offers early move-in beginning Friday, January 17th. Check-in will be in the lobby of your Residence Hall between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on whichever day you request to move in early. Early move-in requests will NOT be approved for students who are not compliant.
The last day to request early move-in is by noon on Wednesday, January 15th. Early move-in requests will NOT be accepted after this date. Students approved to move in early will receive a confirmation e-mail on January 16th regarding moving in early.
Please be aware that there is a nightly fee to move in early:
- $40.00 per night charge for early move-in.
- $20.00 per night charge for university student employees moving in early to work on campus between January 17th and January 21st.
- You must include the name of your university supervisor and contact information for verification.
Move-in Day:
- Tuesday, January 21st between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Office of Residence Life at (203) 392-5870 or email us at reslife@southernct.edu. Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
We look forward to seeing you on campus very soon!
Sincerely,
Office of Residence Life
Dear Resident,
We hope you are settling in, and your first day of classes is going well! We are reaching out to share that we will be offering an online room change process on Wednesday, February 5th between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for students who are interested in changing rooms or residence halls.
Please be aware that space in Schwartz, Brownell, and the West Campus Suites and all single options on campus are extremely limited and these spaces may not be available for selection. This room change process is designed for individuals to select a different space on campus and not for matched roommates to move together. Roommate matching is not available for any room change process.
The Room Change Process:
On Wednesday, February 5th between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., you may log into your MyHousing to participate in the room change process.
To view the available rooms that you are eligible for:
- Select the Room Selection tab.
- Click Select a Room/Suite.
- Choose (No Filter) from the drop-down menu.
- Click on Find Available Rooms.
Please note: 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.
- Students who have submitted a room change request must move out of their current assignment between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8th, and into their new assignment between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8th.
- Please be aware that if you have a vacancy in your room, you must keep the space open and clean for a roommate to be assigned at any time.
- Further, if you choose a different room type, your bill and meal plan will be adjusted, and you will need to pay any additional balance by February 10th.
Meal Plans:
As a reminder, residents who have a housing assignment with a kitchen in their suite/apartment are now eligible to upgrade their meal plan in their MyHousing by Friday, February 7th. All meal plans are final after Friday, February 7th, 2025.
To upgrade your meal plan or view the available options, select the Meal Plan tab in your MyHousing, then select Spring 2025 and choose the meal plan you prefer.
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.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the Office of Residence Life at 203-392-5870 or reslife@southernct.edu. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Best,
Office of Residence Life
Sent on 2-12-25
Hello Residential Students,
We hope you are all having a wonderful spring semester! With spring break soon right around the corner, we wanted to provide you with some important information regarding spring break housing and closing. Please read the information below carefully and reach out to your Resident Advisor or Residence Hall Director with any questions or concerns.
Spring Break Closing Information for all Residents:
- The residence halls close at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 14th, 2025.
- You must vacate your Residence Hall on the day of your last class if you do not have a class on Friday or Saturday.
- You are required to prepare your room for the break and check out with a staff member. (See below: Closing Instructions).
- The deadline for requests to stay late and the spring break housing application is noon on Wednesday, March 12th. (See below: Additional Time for Closing or Spring Break Housing).
- Residence Hall Directors and Resident Advisors will be inspecting your room/apartment after you leave for health and safety reasons and to ensure it is prepared for the break.
- The Residence Halls will re-open on Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00 pm.
Closing Instructions:
Please make sure the following tasks are completed before leaving for the break.
- Take home any valuables or items you will need during the break. You will not have access to your room over the break and the university is not responsible for items lost or stolen over the break.
- Remove and discard any perishable items from your room/refrigerator that might spoil during the spring recess.
- Be sure to clean your room and take out all garbage to the dumpster adjacent to your residence hall.
- Unplug every electrical unit in your room/apartment except for refrigerators, cable boxes, modems, and aquariums.
- Lock all windows and close all curtains and blinds.
- Complete the closing form posted on your room door and be sure to check out with a Residence Life staff member at the front desk of your residence hall before you leave.
- Please follow any additional closing procedures set forth by your residence hall director.
- If you wish to report a maintenance issue, please complete the online maintenance request form.
Additional Time for Closing: (For Students Who Require a Late Check-Out or Have a Saturday Class.)
If you require additional time (up until noon on Saturday, March 15th) to vacate your residence hall due to a late Friday class, a Saturday class, or extenuating circumstances, please submit your request by completing the Spring Break Housing Application. When completing the application, select the option to check out by noon on Saturday, March 15th. The Spring Break Housing Application can be found in your MyHousing and closes at noon on Wednesday, March 12th (for steps to access the application please see below: How to Reach the Break Housing Application).
Spring Break Housing:
If you require housing during the break or need to return early on Sunday, March 23rd, please complete the spring break housing application that can be found in your MyHousing. The break housing application closes at noon on Wednesday, March 12th.
- The housing fee for part or all of spring break is $360.00. We do not offer a nightly fee during this break period.
- There is a $40.00 housing fee for students who request to return earlier than 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 23rd.
- Spring break housing fees are due upon notification and must be paid before the start of spring recess.
How to Reach the Break Housing Application:
- Log in to your Banner Student account.
- Select MyHousing.
- Next to the Residence Life logo in the top left-hand corner, click on the three lines.
- Select Applications.
- Click Spring Break Housing Application.
Please note: If you choose spring break housing, you will remain in your current housing assignment for the break.
If you have any questions regarding spring break closing, please do not hesitate to contact your Resident Advisor, Residence Hall Director, or 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 all have a restful break and best wishes for the remainder of the semester!
Sincerely,
The Office of Residence Life
Incoming Students
Dear Resident,
Happy New Year! To prepare for your move-in/arrival back to the residence halls, please see the important information below regarding your on-campus housing.
You can view your housing assignment and any roommate information (if applicable) online through your MyHousing. According to our records, you are assigned to: Hall, Room.
To be eligible to live on campus you must be:
- Matriculated and registered for at least 6 course credits for Spring 2025.
- Health compliant with an up-to-date health record (including all immunizations). Health records were due to Health Services by Wednesday, January 1st, 2025.
- Financially compliant with an up-to-date payment plan or balance paid in full. University bills were due by Sunday, December 15th, 2024.
- Complete your check-in forms located on your MyHousing. (This form is now live in your MyHousing.)
Move-in Date: (See below for information regarding move-in time selection.)
Spring 2025 move-in day is on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students must sign up for a move-in time
Check-in Forms:
Check-in forms must be completed before you can move into your residence hall. Check-in forms include emergency contact information.
You can access your check-in form through the Applications tab of your MyHousing. Check-in forms are now live and are to be completed by Friday, January 17th, 2025.
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 Monday, January 13th until Thursday, January 16th. To select a move-in time, you must be registered for classes, be health compliant with the university, and your billing account balance must be zero (or you must be on a payment plan).
On Friday, January 17th, 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 Thursday, January 16tht in your MyHousing.
Early Move-In Requests:
Students who have a conflict with the move-in date or need to be on campus for university business before the start of the semester may request to move in early. The Office of Residence Life offers early move-in beginning Friday, January 17th, 2025. Check-in will be between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on whichever day you request to move in early.
Important Information:
- Please be aware that there is a $40.00 nightly charge to move in early.
- Students must indicate a valid reason for their need to move in early.
- Early move-in requests will NOT be approved for students who are not compliant.
- The total cost of your early move-in request must be paid in full by your approved early move-in date.
- The meal plan is inactive, and food service is unavailable until Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
- Please ensure to carry your student ID for access to your building.
To reach the application:
- Log in to your Banner Student account.
- Select MyHousing.
- Next to the Residence Life logo in the top left-hand corner, click on the three lines.
- Select Applications.
- Click Spring Early Move in Request.
The last day to request an early move-in is by noon on Wednesday, January 15th. Students will receive a confirmation e-mail by the end of the day on Thursday, January 16th with the decision of their early move-in request.
Early move-in requests will NOT be accepted after noon on Wednesday, January 15th.
Parking Decals: (Required for on-campus parking.)
To have a vehicle on campus for the Spring 2025 semester, all residents are required to complete a Southern Connecticut State University Police Department Resident Vehicle Registration & Parking Permit Application online here.
Important Information:
- Online registration is now available and closes at 11:59 pm on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Once the form has been completed and submitted, the application will be reviewed and processed.
- All resident permits will be available for pick-up at the University Police Department in Granoff Hall starting at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21s, 2025. Please be sure to bring your SCSU student ID, a current valid driver's license, and a current valid vehicle registration.
- Parking permits will be issued on a first come/first serve basis.
- Please know that vehicles parked on campus without a parking permit on starting on Monday, February 3rd, will be subject to ticketing.
If you currently have the resident parking permit that was issued during the fall 2024 semester there is no need to apply for another permit. This permit is still valid.
Meal Plan Changes:
According to our records, you are assigned to meal plan: 30 Meals Plan.
Residents who are eligible to change their meal plans can now do so on their MyHousing until Friday, February 7th, 2025. After February 7th all meal plans are final for the semester.
If you have been reassigned to or selected an apartment-style building, please verify that you are on your preferred meal plan; we do not automatically change your meal plan. Your housing assignment may affect your meal plan options.
To change your meal plan or view the available options, select the "Meal Plan" tab in your MyHousing, then select Spring 2025 and choose the meal plan you prefer.
New Residential Students: 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 look forward to seeing you all on campus very soon! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office at reslife@southernct.edu or (203) 392-5870. We are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
The Office of Residence Life