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Q. I want to live
on campus - is a room automatically reserved for me?
You must pay the $50.00
admission fee and the $200.00 residence hall security deposit before a
room will be held for you. Please pay these charges as soon as possible.
This fee and deposit must be received before
you arrive on campus.
Q. What kind of
appliances can I bring?
Appliances
with open heating elements (i.e., toaster, toaster oven, George Foreman
grill, heating coils, space heaters) are not allowed in the residence
halls. All approved appliances must be safety labeled by either
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM). If you are not
sure whether the appliance you want to bring is permitted, please call
or e-mail the Campus Life Office to inquire before bringing it on
campus.
Q. Can I bring a
computer?
Yes! Gallaudet University
has worked diligently to meet the current demands for computer technology
in the modern educational environment. All residence halls are equipped
with a wireless network in addition to each room being equipped with an
Ethernet hookup to allow for networking. You must have either a wireless
network card or an Ethernet card
with your computer. You are encouraged to buy insurance for your computer,
or have it covered by your parent's homeowners policy, and to register it
with the Department of Public Safety when you arrive.
Q. Can I have an
overnight guest in my room?
Students who live off
campus or guests who are not members of the University community are
permitted to stay overnight only upon invitation. It is the
responsibility of the host to ensure that the guest is properly
registered at the residence hall office and the guest's presence or
behavior does not infringe upon the rights of a roommate or other
residents. No guests will be allowed during the
first two weeks and the last two weeks of school and during the final examination week.
Q. Can I bring my
pet?
No, health and safety
regulations do not permit pets in the residence halls. Service animals
(hearing ear or seeing eye dogs) may be permitted on campus provided
proper certification is presented. If you plan to bring your service
dog, please contact the University Facilities and Leases Office for policy and
registration information.
Q. Other than the
typical college items, what else should I bring?
You may find
the items below practical:
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First-Aid kit
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Flashlight
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Iron/ironing board
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Lamps/light bulbs (except halogen lamps)
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Mattress pads and long
twin sheets
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Microwave oven
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Poster putty (white) - no
nails allowed
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Power surge strip
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Refrigerator (no bigger
than 4.5 cubic feet)
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Sewing kit
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Telephone/tty
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TV (although there are
some TV lounges in every residence hall)
Housing
Contracts, Eligibility and Housing Deposits
1. Who is eligible to
live on campus?
To live on campus, an
undergraduate
student must have at least 12 credits and a graduate student must have at
least 9 credits throughout the semester.
2. If I decide not to
live on campus, can I get my housing deposit back?
The $200 room deposit is
refundable upon fulfillment of your housing contract. Otherwise, you must
show that unusual and unpredictable circumstances have arisen after the
beginning of the contract period, which prevents you from honoring the
terms of the housing contract.
3. Can my
contract be terminated by Campus Life?
Yes. If you violate your
housing contract, are found responsible for a serious policy infraction,
or are academically dismissed, your contract to live in a residence hall
can be terminated.
4. Can I stay
on campus during vacations or breaks?
Yes, you may remain on
campus during the Thanksgiving and spring breaks. However, the meal
plans do not cover the spring break. All residence halls are closed
during the winter break. You must depart your residence hall, but you may secure your
belongings in your room during that time. Refer to the academic calendar
for winter break dates.
5. Can I stay on campus during the summer?
For a boarding fee, you may stay on campus
during the summer but only if you are attending the summer sessions or are
working/interning in the Washington metropolitan area. You should expect to move to a
designated summer residence hall.
Roommate Questions
1. What if I don't like my roommate?
Remember
that all friends were once strangers. Attempt to work out the problem by
talking with your roommate. If you are unable to work out a solution,
contact your resident assistant, peer advisor, and/or coordinator of
residence education (CRE) for alternatives. Room change periods will be
announced by the CREs. It is during these periods and with CRE's
approval, that you may find and move in with a new roommate. For
freshmen, roommate changes typically occur at the end of the New Student
Orientation, before the end of the fall semester, or at the beginning of
the spring semester. For upperclassmen, transfer students and graduates,
roommate changes are done during the first two weeks of each semester. Any other times, room changes are
allowed with CRE's approval and only if space is available and will cost
$50.
2. Do I have a choice of roommate(s)?
For new
students, rooms and roommate(s) are assigned on a first-come, first-served
basis. The Office of Campus Life matches roommates by gender and age
similarities. If
you have a preferred roommate, you and your roommate of choice must both
fill out your Housing Contract with each other's names included. The
Office of Campus Life will attempt to pair you with your preferred
roommate; however, this is not guaranteed.
After your
first year on campus, you will participate in the regular room selection
process based on a point system (GPA and credits accumulated).
3. How can I choose a single room?
Single rooms
are a limited resource and are subject to availability. Single rooms are
reserved for older students and students with medical conditions that
require them to live alone. The single rooms are assigned on a priority
basis during room selection from the previous semester. Any remaining
single rooms may be assigned to incoming students with physical or
medical conditions that warrant a single room or to older students.
If you have a medical condition that requires
you to live alone, please contact the Office for Students with
Disabilities (OSWD) located in the Student
Academic Center to initiate the application process. As part of the
application process, you will be asked to send a letter of request with
documentation from your physician stating the physical or medical
condition that warrants you having a single room. OSWD will
then determine whether to approve your application for a single room. A
single room will be given only if there are any available.
If you
are an older student, contact the Campus Life Office to request an
application form for a single room.
4. My spouse and I plan to enroll at Gallaudet. Can we
live together?
Yes. Campus Life offers
married student housing within the residence halls. Please contact the
University Facilities and Leases Office to inquire about availability
and the application process.
5. We have a child. Is there a place where we can live
together?
Yes. Campus
Life offers 18 apartments at the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School. Because of the
high demand for these apartments, it is important that you contact the
University Facilities and Leases Office to inquire about availability and cost.
6. Can I bring my own bed?
Yes, if you have a preexisting condition that
warrants your needing your own bed. Again, you will need to send a letter
of request with a documentation from your physician that warrants you
using your own bed. Only twin-size beds are permitted.
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