Frequently Asked
Questions
Are
freshman year students required to live on campus their first year at UWG?
Yes.
Because of the many positive educational and personal benefits that
can be gained from living in a residence hall, the University of West
Georgia has instituted a Freshmen Residency Requirement. This requirement
states that all freshmen must reside on campus for two semesters or
until they have earned 30 credit hours of course work.
Are
there any exceptions to the Residency Requirement?
Waivers
are available for students living with parents and commuting from home
within a 30-mile radius of campus. Exemptions may be granted for married
students or students over 21 years of age. Waiver/Exemption forms are
available as a downloadable
PDF or may
be obtained by contacting the Residence Life Office at 678-839-6426
or via email.
Print and mail your NOTARIZED copy of the
form to:
Residence Life Office
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple St.
Carrollton, GA 30118
How
much does it cost to live on campus?
For
the 2006-07 academic year, the room fee for the 7 traditional residence
halls to which freshmen are usually assigned is $1,229** per semester.
This fee includes a $10 social fee used to support residence hall programming.
FYRST students will pay an additional $10 FYRST fee to help offset the
cost of administering the FYRST program.
Room
rates in Tyus vary according to the type of suite and range from $1,297-$1,927**
per semester.
Room rates in the University Suites are $1,483 for a double suite**, and $1,689 for a single suite** per semester.
A 4-bedroom apartment in Arbor View Apartments is $1,905 per semester for Fall and Spring**, and $762 for the Summer**. NOTE: Arbor View constitutes an 11.5 month housing contract.
A 2-bedroom apartment in Arbor View Apartments is $2,035 per semester for Fall and Spring**, and $814 for the Summer**. NOTE: Arbor View constitutes an 11.5 month housing contract.
** = Room
rates for the 2007-08 academic year will be established in late April or early May.
Do
I have to purchase a meal plan?
All
freshman students who are bound by the residency requirement must purchase
a meal plan. Inquires about the meal plan should be directed to the
Office of Auxiliary Services at 678-839-6525.
How
can I decide which residence hall is best suited for me?
The Livin' On web site has links to each hall that contain a brief
description of the hall, a typical floor plan and pictures of a typical
room. Residence Hall tours are conducted as a part of the UWG Preview Days each semester.
"UWG Preview Days" for 2006-2007 are:
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October
22, 2006,
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February 24, 2007,
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April 15, 2007
For more information about these visitation days please contact the
Admissions Office.
What
type of rules and regulations are there?
In
order to insure that an atmosphere conducive to effective living and
learning exists, there are policies and procedures, which govern living
in the residence halls. The Residence Life Handbook is available on
the Residence Life web
site. It is the student's responsibility to become familiar with all
the policies and procedures that are in the handbook. Attendance at
the first floor and hall meetings is important in order to learn all
the rules that govern the residence halls.
Is
smoking allowed in the residence hall?
Smoking
is not allowed in any residence hall.
What
types of amenities are offered in the halls and rooms?
The
rooms are equipped with two beds, two dressers, two desks and two closets.
All residence halls are air-conditioned. Each room is equipped with
a phone jack and is wired for local phone service. Students should furnish
their own phone and should also provide his/her long distance service.
Call waiting, call forwarding and three way calling are also a part
of the phone service. Caller ID is also provided however students must
provide their own caller ID device.
Each
room is also wired for cable TV reception. Basic cable service is included
in the room charge. Students may purchase additional premium service
from the local cable TV company. As a special amenity, the Department
of Residence Life also provides a special movie and special programming
channel specifically for UWG residence hall students called
ResView. This channel shows recently released movies, original programming
and university announcements.
Each
room also provides direct Internet access for each student. This allows
both students to have computers and access the Internet without tying
up the phone lines!
All
of the above mentioned amenities are included in the price of the residence
hall room.
What
if I need special accommodations?
Tyus
Hall and the new residential complex have some rooms that are ADA complaint.
If you need to be assigned to a room that is ADA compliant please attach
a note to your housing application stating the nature of your specific
need.
Can
I have a single room?
All
room assignments for new students will be double occupancy. If there
is adequate space available after room change, a lottery will be held
for persons interested in a private room. Specific information about
the private room process will be published each semester with the room
change information,
How
can I change information on my previously submitted housing application?
Students
may submit in writing, requests for changes in information on the housing
application such as roommate information, personal preference information
and hall preference. Requests for changes maybe submitted either via
fax, regular mail or email. Phone requests will not be accepted. Requests
submitted by July 1 will receive priority. Requests submitted after
July 1 can not be guaranteed, however every effort will be made to honor
these requests.
May
I stay in my room during academic breaks?
There
are 4 academic breaks every year during which the residence halls will
close. Tyus Hall, University Suites, and Arbor View Apartments are
the only three halls which offer break housing. During the following academic
breaks all other residence halls will close: Thanksgiving Break, Winter
Break, Spring Break and Summer Break. International Students and out
of state students who will not be able to go home during the above mentioned
break periods are encouraged to request assignment into either Tyus Hall, University Suites, or Arbor View Apartments.
How
will I receive mail while I am living on campus?
All
students who live on campus will be assigned a UWG Post Office box.
The campus post office is located in the University Community Center
in the heart of the campus. Mail should be addressed to:
Students
Name
UWG PO Box #
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA 30118
How
do I find out information while I am living on campus?
The
Department of Residence Life utilizes several methods to communicate
with students. General announcements (residence hall closing, room change)
are posted on bulletin boards and other public areas in each hall, advertised
on ResView, the departments TV channel, posted on the Departments Web
site and distributed at periodic hall and floor meetings. General information
notices are not mailed to students individually.
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