Glance through the information below to ensure you have completed the steps to apply for on-campus housing. Apply for admission to the university at sfasu.edu. After you receive your mySFA log in, apply for housing (you don’t have to be admitted). ave h t o n Yo u do t te d i m d a to be i ve l o t y l t o a pp us . p m a c on Frequently Asked Questions How much does it cost? What about pets? What should I bring? You probably have a lot of questions about SFA campus living, and you are not alone - we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you find the answers you need. For more FAQs, visit sfasu.edu/reslife. Find Out More Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID PERMIT NO. 1 Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Check Yourself We invite you to tour our beautiful campus, visit the residence halls and get acquainted with our friendly Residence Life Department’s staff. To schedule a campus tour and see all that SFA has to offer, call the SFA Office of Admissions at (936) 468-2504. We look forward to seeing you on campus. Lumberjacks make great roommates Submit your application, contract and deposit online. Fax your meningitis shot records to admissions at (936) 468-3149. Once the Residence Life Department receives and processes your application, contract and deposit, you will receive a confirmation email sent to your SFA email account. living on campus In person: Stephen F. Austin State University Residence Life Department 1936 North St. Austin Building, Room 131 Nacogdoches, Texas 75962 By mail: Residence Life Department P.O. Box 13054, SFA Station Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3054 By phone: 936.468.2601 By fax: 936.468.2074 By email: reslife@sfasu.edu Website:sfasu.edu/reslife RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED We’re Here To Help Stephen F. Austin State University Residence Life Department P.O. Box 13054, SFA Station Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3054 After completing the residence hall application process and being admitted admission to SFA, you will be eligible for a residence hall assignment. See website for dates. Why Live On Campus? Residence Life strives to help first-year residential students achieve: • competence in academic and career selection • enhanced knowledge of university resources that help foster student success, • growth and development, both academic and personal. Facility Offerings The First-Year Commons consists of first-year-student residence halls, including Hall 14, Hall 16, Kerr Hall, Lumberjack Landing and Steen Hall. Programming focuses on the needs of first-year students to help with their transition to college, including academic and personal development support. Visit sfasu.edu/reslife to learn more about this programming and our other residence halls. Transfer and returning students have the opportunity to live in one of the non-first-year halls on campus, including Griffith Hall, Hall 10, Hall 20, Kerr Hall, Lumberjack Lodge, Lumberjack Village, Mays Hall, North Hall, South Hall, Todd Hall, University Woods and Wisely Hall. Each hall has programming designed to enhance the college experience of its residents. Amenities: • Wireless Internet • Volleyball court* • Game tables* • Lounges with living rooms and TVs • Exterior card access system* • Interior card access system* • Barbecue / picnic area* • Free laundry facilities • Refrigerators • Microwaves • Emergency phones • Vending machines • Ice machines • Smoke-free buildings • Planned social, recreational and educational activities • Student leadership opportunities • Intramural teams • Professional staff members *Features vary by facility. First-Year Commons Program Designed by university administrators and the Residence Life Department, our First-Year Commons Program helps incoming students during their first year of college. The benefits of this program are many, including an instant network of friends and an empowering academic support system led by highly trained student and professional staff members. Students who participate in this program live and study with other first-year students and have access to resources designed to give them an academic edge. First-year halls host programs focused on enhancing time management, note taking, and study and communication skills. The Ed and Gwen Cole Student Success Center located in Lumberjack Landing houses study areas, a classroom and a computer lab. Residential Learning Communities Students are able to become an active part of their community based on interests. The department offers several options for students to live and learn together focusing on learning communities, including: Freshman Leadership Academy, STEM, Gen Jacks, Community Service, Honors, International, Outdoor Experiences, and Pre-Nursing. For more information visit sfasu.edu/reslife. Residence Life Staff The opportunity to find your place on campus awaits you. The responsibility is yours, but you are not alone. Each community has staff members to support and assist you as you find your place in the community. The staff is well-trained, energetic and dedicated to making your oncampus living experience educational and positive. Get Involved The Residence Hall Association is a student-led organization for all students living on campus. Through elected representatives, RHA speaks for students on issues pertaining to on-campus living. Students participate in programs and activities that involve academic, social, recreational and personal growth, as well as diversity awareness and community service. Each resident living on campus is automatically a member of RHA. Campus Living Requirements For a sneak peek at our residence halls and to take a virtual tour, visit sfasu.edu/reslife. Students who are younger than 21 and have earned fewer than 60 hours of coursework reside and dine on campus and have the opportunity to discover the full university experience. If you qualify and plan to live off campus, complete the off-campus permit request on your mySFA account. Application Process Students who have applied for university admission may apply to live on campus. You do not have to be admitted to apply for housing. Applications are accepted up to one year in advance of the semester you plan to attend SFA. The application and deposit may be submitted by logging in to mySFA, accessing “Campus Life” and selecting “Residence Life Services.” Please visit sfasu.edu/reslife to view detailed instructions. Acceptance of the deposit does not guarantee your assignment or placement. Bacterial Meningitis Shot Requirement: State law requires that you have a bacterial meningitis shot at least 10 days prior to attending classes or moving into an on-campus residence hall. For more information, visit us on the Web at: sfasu.edu/admissions/docs/meningitis.pdf. Residence Hall Assignments Admitted students will be given a residence hall assignment based on the date that the application process was completed. The process is complete when the meningitis shot record is received in the admissions department and when the residence hall application and deposit are submitted. The latest of these dates will be used as the priority assignment date. New student assignment dates are posted on our website. Students will receive an email sent to their SFA email account, which provides instructions on how to view and accept the assignment. Assignments must be accepted through the student’s mySFA account within two weeks. Failure to accept the assignment will result in reassignment to another space on campus. Special Accommodations If you require special accommodations, you may complete the special accommodation request form on our website. To be eligible for special accommodations, you must provide documentation of your permanent disability. The Residence Life Department will consult with Disability Services and/or the Residence Life Accommodations Assessment Committee regarding documentation and provision of accommodations. Roommate Preference If you have a roommate preference, you should use the roommate assignment request located on the Residence Life application. Roommate preferences are not guaranteed, but they are accommodated whenever possible. Students must request each other and list the same residence hall facility preference(s). Meal Plans All students living in the residence halls (except units that have full kitchens) are required to purchase a residential meal plan. You will automatically be assigned the 7 day 14 meal plan. To change a meal plan, log in to mySFA, click the “Campus Life” tab and click on the “Meal Plans - Sign up or change” link. You must be registered for classes prior to changing a meal plan. Meal plan transactions should be handled through mySFA or the Card Services office located in Room 1.205 of the Baker Pattillo Student Center. Visit sfadining.com for more information. Deposit Refunds You may cancel your housing and receive a refund of your residence hall deposit by completing the online cancellation form through Residence Life Services located on mySFA. Visit our website for cancellation deadlines and updated information.