Housing & Residence Life
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for campus housing?
When will I receive my room assignment?
Are there penalties for living on campus for the fall semester &
moving off in the spring?
How do I report maintenance requests?
Are pets allowed in the Residence Halls?
Are there laundry facilities on campus?
Do the residence halls have access to Internet connection?
Can I smoke in my room?
How do I request a specific roommate?
Can I change my room assignment during the semester?
Do all freshmen live in one residence hall?
What if I want to change the order of my residence hall
preferences?
What if I want to cancel my housing contract?
How do I report a maintenance problem?
How do I obtain my Campus Post Office Box number?
What items will I need to bring on Move-In Day?
What appliances are allowed in the Residence Hall rooms?
What items are not allowed in the Residence Hall rooms?
How do I apply for campus housing?
Once the student has been accepted to Lander University request a housing packet from the Department of Housing & Residence Life. Complete the application & return it with a deposit of $175. Please make checks payable to Lander University.
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When will I receive my room assignment?
Housing assignments will be mailed out June 15th. After this date, any room
assignments which are made or if changes occur
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Are there penalties for living on campus for the fall semester and moving off in the
spring?
The housing contract is for one academic year consisting of two semesters, fall
& spring. If the contract is broken the student will opt for buying out the
contract, which is 35% of the housing costs. For more information on this issue please
refer to the Housing Contract Terms.
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How do I report a maintenance request?
Contact your Resident Assistant who lives in your area. Report any
after-hours emergencies to Lander University Police Department @ 8222.
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Are pets allowed in the residence halls?
Pets, except for fish, are not allowed in residence halls due to health
reasons.
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Are there laundry facilities on campus?
Coin operated washing machines & dryers are located in the residence halls for
use by resident students.
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Do the residence halls have access to Internet connection?
Yes. However, for more information on this issue please refer to the following
link:
Computing Services Internet Access for
Students
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Can I smoke in my room?
No! Due to health & safety reasons smoking is not allowed in the residence
halls.
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How do I request a specific roommate?
There is a section on the housing contract where you can fill out who you would
like to live with, however, this request must be mutual between the two students. If you have
not requested a roommate one will be assigned for you. On the application/contract there is a
section where the applicant can list special interests/hobbies, be as detailed as possible-this
helps with the assignment process.
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What if I want to cancel my housing contract?
Students who wish to change rooms may do so but any changes must be first approved by a member of the Housing Staff.
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Do all freshmen live in one residence hall?
There is not a designated freshmen residence hall. Though, most freshmen
resident students are placed in Brookside, Coleman, or Williamston.
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What if I want to change the order of my residence hall preferences?
Any changes that need to be made to your housing contract must be put in writing
with your name, social security number attached to the request.
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What do I need to do if I want to cancel my housing contract/application?
Please refer to the terms of the Housing Contract.
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How do I report a maintenance problem?
Your RA (Resident Assistant) is your first point of contact for any problems which may evolve in the resident halls. However, if the RA is unavailable you may contact the Housing Office.
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How do I obtain my Campus Post Office Box number?
Go to the Campus Post Office located on the main floor of the Grier Student Center beside the Lander Bookstore.
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What items will I need to bring on Move-In Day?
In addition to toiletries and other personal items you will need to bring the
following:
- Pillow & Pillowcases
- Sheets (all beds are twin extra long 38 x 80)
- Bedspread
- Blanket
- Bath towels
- Hairdryer
- Thermometer
- First Aid Kit
- Dictionary
- Umbrella
- Silverware
- Plates
- Glasses/Mugs
- Coffee Pot with Automatic Shut-Off
- Cleaning Supplies
- Laundry Detergent
- Laundry Basket
- Iron with Automatic Shut-Off
- Television
- Computer
- Files: to hold all of your important papers, receipts
- Original Social Security Card
- Personal Checking Account
- School Supplies
- Flashlight & Batteries
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What appliances are allowed in the Residence Hall rooms?
- Small Refrigerator (less than 3.6 cubic feet)
- Small Microwave (less than 700 watts)
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What items are not allowed in the Residence Hall rooms?
- Candles
- Knives
- Incense
- Hot Plates
- Firearms
- Alcohol
- Space Heaters
- Power Tools
- Explosives
- Fireworks
- Electric Blanket
- Drum Set
- Halogen Lamps
- Extension Cord
- Water Bed
- Pets (except fish)
- Heating Pad
- Drugs/Drug Paraphernalia
- Amplifiers with Stereo sets
- Electrically Amplified Instruments
- Weightlifting Equipment
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