Frequently Asked Questions

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SEMESTER BREAKS/THANKSGIVING BREAK/SPRING BREAK

ROOM FURNISHINGS/DECORATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

How do I contract for housing?

Soon after a prospective student has been admitted to UNC a Becoming a Bear publication is mailed to the student. This publication includes an admitted student checklist that details the steps to take to submit your on-line Housing & Dining Contract. The contract should be completed by the student and submitted on-line with the required $250 deposit. Students are able to list hall preferences, as well as, Residential Learning Communities and specialty living options on the contract. Students are assigned to rooms in the order in which housing contracts are received at the Housing & Residence Life office.

Web applications for housing are available by clicking on the Prospective Students link and then clicking on On-Line Housing & Dining Contract for new Students.

What is the deadline for application?

There is no deadline for sending in contracts, we guarantee housing for all students who apply. However, contracts are assigned on a date priority, space available basis, so it is better to send in a contract sooner rather than later.

Can I cancel my contract?

Yes, you can cancel your contract and receive a full refund until April 30 for contracts beginning in the Fall semester. Your cancellation must be received in writing. The cancellation can be mailed to: Housing & Residence Life, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 38, Greeley, CO 80639; faxed to 970-351-1950; or emailed to housing@unco.edu from your UNC email account. Contracts cancelled after April 30 and before May 31 will receive a half deposit refund. Contracts cancelled after May 31 will receive no refund. Contracts can be cancelled up until the halls open. Once the halls have opened, students will be billed for the entire amount of the housing contract if enrolled in classes.

How are deposits collected?

Deposits are accepted on-line via credit card or by mail via check (payable to UNC). Deposits are transferred over from year to year for those students who continue to live in the residence halls.

What is the requirement for living on campus?

Freshman students with less than 20 semester hours earned are required to live in the residence halls unless they are married, or live at home with their parents or legal guardian within a 20 miles radius of Greeley. Students who have either earned 20 or more semester hours or who are age 20 or above are not required to live in the residence hall.

Can students choose their roommate?

Students can request a roommate. Students need to indicate the name and UNC email address of the requested roommate. Roommate requests are honored on a date priority, space available basis. Roommate requests take priority over hall requests.

Can I move off campus at the end of the first semester?

Housing contracts are for the academic year. Students must remain in the halls from August until May in accordance with the housing contract.

What if I want to change residence hall or roommate after the residence halls open?

Residents should talk with the Resident Assistant in order to assist with roommate conflicts; make roommate agreement; and then residents should talk with the Hall Director if they continue to want to change roommates, or change rooms. We try to work with students to make the most amicable situation possible. Because of space availability, we sometimes are not able to make the requested changes immediately.

Can I sign up for a single room?

Single rooms are at a premium! While we do have some “designated singles”, several of these rooms are held for medical/disability situations. Other single rooms are usually spoken for during the “Returnopoly” process, when current students re-contract for spaces for the following year.

When will I get my housing assignment?

Upperclassmen are allowed to re-contract for housing during February of the current year for the following academic year.

Incoming freshmen will have access to their permanent assignment with roommate information beginning in April. An email will be sent to all students who have completed an on-line housing contract explaining the room/roommate selection process.

I didn’t ask to be assigned to a special interest floor. Why am I?

If you were assigned to a “special interest floor” without requesting it, it is probably because the remaining spaces available were only on this floor at the time of your assignment.

What happens to my room contract if I drop out of school?

If you withdraw or drop your classes during the semester, you will be held responsible for the percentage of your room and board charges as outlined in the catalog and schedule of classes. If you do not return as a student for the spring semester, you will not be charged for the spring; the room and board contract is valid only if you are a student. If you do not complete the contract term, your deposit is forfeited.

If I take less than six credit hours, can I live in the halls?

Students who are enrolled in less than six credit hours can request permission, in writing, to live on campus.

I was originally assigned to a double, why am I in a triple?

Assignments are made by priority date. Triple rooms are assigned last when we have more contracts than we have double rooms available. This is usually a temporary assignment and students will receive a rebate on a portion of the cost of their room until other arrangements can be made.

Are triple occupancy roommates prorated?

A third of the normal room rate will be rebated to each occupant during the time they are assigned to a triple occupancy room. At the time another room opens up, they will be given the opportunity to move to that open space. If they choose not to move, and remain in a triple setting, the rebate ceases. (The first rebate occurs in October.)

Ethnic or religious breakdown – can I live with another person of the same ethnicity or religion?

Room assignments are made based on the information given on the contract; ethnicity and religion are not included.

SEMESTER BREAKS/THANKSGIVING BREAK/SPRING BREAK

Do I have to move out during semester breaks?

All residence halls, with the exception of Lawrenson Hall, close at 7 pm Friday of each academic semester finals week. Residents must vacate the premises within 24 hours after their final exam or upon discontinuance as a student, whichever occurs first. Between Fall and Spring semesters, residents can leave their belongings in their room; however, they are not allowed access to the hall/room until the halls open in January. Lawrenson Hall will remain open during the semester break for residents and, those students residing in other residence halls, can request a space in Lawrenson Hall during the semester break for an additional charge.

Do I have to move out during the Thanksgiving break?

Students can remain in the halls during the Thanksgiving break, however, they must register with the front desk. Meal service is not provided.

Do the halls close during Spring Break?

Residence halls, with the exception of Lawrenson Hall, close at 7 pm Friday prior to Spring Break and reopen at 9 am on Sunday prior to classes beginning. Lawrenson Hall will remain open during spring break for residents and, those students residing in other residence halls, can request a space in Lawrenson Hall during the break for an additional charge.

ROOM FURNISHINGS/DECORATIONS

Can I put up my own curtains?

No – Fire preventive curtains are provided for each room.

Can I put in my own loft unit/waterbed?

Neither lofts nor waterbeds are allowed in halls. Beds in the residence halls can be bunked.

Can I have posters/pictures on walls?

Students are encouraged to decorate and personalize their room. Posters and framed pictures are allowed on the walls, but NOTHING may be attached to the ceiling, including stickers and decals. A limited amount of adhesive 3M products for attaching posters/pictures to walls are available at front desks.

Can I paint my room?

No, if your room needs paint, you can request that your room be painted by calling Housing Services. The room will be assessed to determine need/priority by Housing Services. All painting is conducted by the Facilities Operations paint crew.

What appliances can I use in the residence halls?

Compact refrigerators no larger than 3.6 cubic feet; microwaves of 700 watts or less may be used. Microfridge units are available for rent from the Residence Hall Association (call 351-2741). All open coil appliances such as toaster ovens and hot plates are not allowed. George Foreman grills are NOT allowed. All appliances must be UL approved.

What are the zip codes for the Residence Halls?

  • Belford Hall 80631-5522
  • Bond Hall 80631-5570
  • Brown Hall 80631-5570
  • Lujan Hall 80631-5570
  • Decker Hall 80631-5522
  • Dickeson Hall 80631-5570
  • Gordon Hall 80631-5522
  • Hansen-Willis Hall 80631-5522
  • Harrison Hall 80631-6949
  • Lawrenson Hall 80631-6946
  • McCowen Hall 80631-6947
  • Sabin Hall 80631-5522
  • Snyder Hall 80631-5522
  • Turner Hall 80631-6948
  • Wiebking Hall 80631-5569
  • Wilson Hall 80631-5570

What are the living options for Upperclassmen?

Upperclass students are allowed to live in any hall on campus, however, there are several options available specifically for those students who are at least 20 years old or have move than 20 credit hours completed including:

  • Lawrenson Hall- houses 438 students in furnished and air-conditioned units on West campus
  • University Apartments- located just 3 blocks east of Central Campus, this complex has 98 furnished and unfurnished two-bedroom apartments
  • University Houses- Housing & Residence Life manages several single-gender and co-ed houses located within one block of either Central or West campus that house a range of 5-12 students per house. For additional information and to check on availability, please contact the Assignment Coordinator at 970-351-2721.
  • Arlington Park Apartments- managed by Allen & O'Hara Education Services, Inc. in partnership with the University of Northern Colorado, this facility is located just 2 blocks from West campus and offers a variety of floor plans.

What is Arlington Park's contact information?

Click here for Arlington Park's home page