Residence Life
Frequently Asked Question
APPLICATION
PROCESS
I
am a new student to Lewis, how can I apply for housing?
Housing applications for new students are available through the
Office of Admission. New students are required to send a $100.00
housing payment with their completed student housing application.
Applications are processed by date of arrival in the Office of
Residence Life; therefore, students are encouraged
to apply early.
I am a returning student,
how may I apply for housing?
Housing applications for current Lewis students are available
in the Office of Student Services in the Student Union. Current
students apply for fall semester housing through the room selection
process, which occurs in March of each year. Returning students
are required to make a $100.00 housing payment on their University
account in the Business Office before their application can be
processed. This payment will appear as a credit on the student's
account in the Business Office.
Current students who apply after
the March room selection process will be assigned over the
summer with other new applications.
Applications are processed by date of arrival in the Office
of Residence Life.
Can I request
a specific roommate?
Yes, provided you are qualified to live in the residence hall you are requesting.
First year students will be assigned only to the first year living environments
(Founders, Sheil and South Halls).
Can I request a specific residence hall?
Yes, provided you are qualified to live in the residence hall
you are requesting. First year students will be assigned only
to the
first year living environments (Founders, Sheil and South
Halls).
Is there an application deadline?
No. Students may apply for housing at any time during the semester
provided there is space available. However, applications are
processed
by the date received in the Office of Residence Life,
therefore, students with specific requests should apply early.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
When will I find out my room assignment?
All resident students will receive a mailing by July providing
basic information about living on campus at Lewis. Included in
this mailing will be you room assignment, your extension, the name
and phone number of your roommate (if applicable), and a list of
what to bring. Additionally, check-in information for both new
and returning students will be included in the mailing.
How long are the beds?
Do I need "extra
long" sheets?
Yes. The mattresses are extra long, therefore, extra long sheets
are recommended. Extra long sheets are available at various retail
stores.
What should I bring?
What to Bring and Not to Bring
Are pets allowed?
Fish are the only pets allowed in the residence halls.
Are lofts allowed?
Yes. Freestanding lofts are allowed, however, the beds already
in the room may not be removed and must be assembled prior to
check-out. If students want to build a loft, it is required that
they incorporate the University issued bed pieces into the loft
or store them in the room. All lofts must be approved by a Residence
Life staff member before assembly.
May I bring my own furniture?
Yes. Students may bring in tasteful furniture in good condition;
however, all University furniture must remain in the room.
When do the residence halls open
for the fall semester?
New students move into the residence halls on the Friday
prior to the start of classes and participate in a Welcome Weekend.
Returning
students move back into the residence halls on the Sunday prior
to the beginning of classes.
Is there an elevator?
North Hall, De La Salle Hall South, Mother Teresa and Pope John
Paul II Hall are the only four residence halls that have
elevators.
May I have a car on campus?
Yes. All resident students may have a car on campus. All vehicles
must be registered with Campus Security and
pay appropriate fee for parking permit per semester.
Is there carpeting in the room?
All residence hall rooms have tiled flooring.
AFTER YOU MOVE
IN
How often are the rooms cleaned?
Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms. Housekeeping
staff is responsible cleaning the public areas (hallways, lounges,
etc.), public restrooms, and the bathrooms in the living areas.
These areas are cleaned daily Monday through Friday.
May students leave their belongings in the room
during breaks?
Students may leave belongings in their rooms for all breaks except
for the summer. Students are encouraged to take home all valuables
during break periods, as the University is not responsible for
lost or stolen property.
Where can students go to do their laundry?
Every residence hall has laundry facilities appropriate for the
number of students within the building. Resident students will
receive a laundry card at check in that can be used to access
the unlimited laundry benefit. Pope John Paul II and Mother
Teresa Halls do not require a laundry card.
What does a student do if they are having
roommate problems?
Students are encouraged to utilize the Peer Ministers, Resident
Assistants and Residence Life Coordinators within the residence
halls to resolve conflicts between roommates. Conflicts that
cannot be resolved should be brought to the attention of the
Assistant Director of Residence Life for further
assistance.
What can I do if I get sick?
Free medical and counseling services are available to the Lewis
University students through the Center for Health and Counseling
Services during normal business hours. Campus Security and
Residence Life staff are on duty to respond to after hours
emergencies. If deemed necessary, emergency medical services
will be initiated.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Are the halls locked?
All residence halls have only one entrance and exit available
for student use. All other doors are for emergency use only.
Only the residents of a building can gain access to their residence
hall with their residence hall room key. Guests are required
to call their host from a call box located at the entrance to
the building. The host must escort guests at all times.
Is there staff that live in the residence
halls?
Yes. The Residence Life staff and Peer Ministers live in the residence
halls. Each hall has at least one graduate student - the Residence
Life Coordinator - living in the building. Additionally, there
are Peer Ministers and Resident Assistants living in each residence
hall.
Are there curfews in the residence halls?
No. All of our halls have a visitation policy restricting the hours
that guests may be present but there is no curfew.
Should students get insurance for belongings
brought to campus?
Students are encouraged to check their parents' homeowners insurance.
Many homeowners insurance plans will cover students' belongings
while away at college. Lewis University is not responsible for
lost, stolen or damaged items, therefore, having insurance is recommended.
Is there a campus escort service?
Yes. Campus Security offers a foot escort service on an as requested
basis.
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