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FAQ
Answers to most frequently asked questions can be found at the following
links:
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General Campus Housing
- How many students live in each room and what are the rooms like?
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- Rooms house between 2 to 4 students depending on the room and the
residence area.
- What are the rooms equipped with and what do I need to bring with
me?
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- Each room has a bed, dresser, desk, desk chair and a closet for
each student that the room was designed to house. The following items
are not allowed in the residence halls: double sided sticky tape
(commonly used to attach dry erase boards to doors), halogen lights,
hot pots, hot plates, boiler ovens, microwave ovens, fry pans,
space/portable heaters, air conditioners coffee makers, toaster
ovens/toasters, warmers and similar portable equipment. In addition,
first year students are not permitted to have shot glasses and/or other
alcohol/drug paraphernalia. Due to fire safety regulations,
extension cords are prohibited and each student is allowed one surge
protector only for the use of their computer. If you have any
additional questions please feel free to contact the Office of Housing
and Residential Life.
- What forms of security are found in and around the residence halls and
what can I do to protect myself?
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- The residence halls are secure twenty-four hours a day. From 3 PM
to 6:30 AM there is an entry officer who sits at the main entrance of
each building and monitors the students who enter and exit the
building. All students are required to swipe their ID card to prove
that they are a resident of that building. Between 6:30 AM and 3 PM,
the doors to the building are locked and students must swipe their ID
card to gain access to the building. In addition, there is always a
Resident Assistant on duty each evening, from 7 PM to 8 AM, to assist
with any problems, concerns or questions that a resident student may
have. The residence areas that are apartment and townhouse style have
24 hour security patrols.
- Is there any housing for families or married students?
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- No, currently we do not have any housing available for married
couples.
Residence Areas
This link has all of the details of each residence area, from who can
live there to what is already waiting for you.
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Residence Hall Fee Information
- When and how do I pay for housing?
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- Returning students will pay an advance room deposit in
February.
Freshmen / Transfer Students fill our forms for where they wish to
reside on campus during their orientation session.
Student Financial Services
Payment for housing is included in your statement sent to your home
address from Student Financial Services.-
When can I move in to the residence halls?
Academic Calendars
This is the Academic Calendar containing information pertaining to
move in and move out dates, first and last days of classes and
other important deadlines.
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What opportunities for involvement and leadership are available in
the residence halls?
There exists in every residence area, a Resident Student Council
(RSC), consisting solely of Marist Students living in your
residence area. Positions of leadership are attained through
student elections. Meeting times are generally posted in your
residence area and the laundry facilities for the upperclassmen.
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Where can I find more information about various services such as mail
delivery, laundry facilities, parking permits, TV connections,
telephones service, and maintenance?
Post Office
The Marist College Post Office can answer any questions pertaining
to mail delivery and student mailboxes.
Security
The Office of Campus Security is in charge of issuing parking
permits.
College Activities
The Office of College Activities is in charge of Marist TV, campus
wide events and other activities pertaining to Marist
Students.
Falls
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Television Service Request.
Telephone Services
Telephone Services.
Physical Plant
The Physical Plant office is in charge of Grounds, Maintenance and
housekeeping.
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Computer Services in the Residence Halls
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What should I look for when purchasing a computer?
How do I connect directly to the Internet from the dorms?
Resnet
The Resnet Office.
Computer Store
The Computer Store.
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How do I receive a Marist email account through the dorms?
Help Desk
Campus email accounts are sent to your mailboxes freshman year. If at
anytime you forget your logon account code, contact the help
desk.
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Student Financial Aid Services
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I need financial aid to help pay for my residence hall fees. How do I
apply?
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office is in charge of all assistance in paying your
bill.
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Information about the Dining Services
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Are all residents required to have a Dining plan?
Dining
Plans
Dining plans are required for all freshmen and sophomores residing in Champagnat, Sheahan, Leo, Mid-Rise, Marian, Gartland
Commons, and Foy Townhouses.
All other areas have full kitchens, therefore Dining plans are optional.
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Will I be refunded for meals that I do not use?
No.
- Off Campus Housing
If you desire to withdraw from campus housing, the Office of Housing and
Residential Life can help you find an off campus living arrangement. Stop
in RO 387 for more information.
