Frequently Asked Questions

 

Are all freshmen required to live on campus?
All new incoming freshmen are required to live on campus their first academic year. Transfer students classified as freshmen are also required to live on campus.

When should I apply for housing?
Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible because space in the residence hall is limited. The earlier the student applies, the better the chance of securing a desired accommodation and roommate request. It is strongly suggested that students apply in the early spring for the fall semester.

How do I apply for on campus housing?
You may obtain an application online at http://www.gram.edu/life/student life/residential life/applications/, by contacting Residential Life via phone at (318) 274-2504, or you may pick up an application at the Residential Life Office located in Grambling Hall. Applications for room reservations must be accompanied by a $50 application fee and $150 deposit and mailed to

How much is the pre-payment?
Requests for all rooms require a deposit of $150.00 due at the time of application. This payment must be in the form of a check, money order, or credit card. The pre-payment is deducted from your total housing fee for the following semester.

What completes my application process?
    • The applicant has been fully admitted to the university.
    • The $50 application fee and $150 pre-payment is received.

Can I remove GSU’s furniture from the room?
All GSU property must remain and be stored in the assigned room.

Can a student change roommates or residence halls before fall semester?
After July 15th, changes may be accommodated as space allows with the appropriate requests and information by all residents involved. All roommate requests must be mutual.

Is my housing application a binding agreement?
Once a student’s housing application has been processed, it becomes a binding agreement to which the student is financially committed. Students submitting a housing room application agree to live on campus and are responsible for all housing and meal charges through May commencement, unless applying for summer school housing only.

Is my housing pre-payment refundable?
Your pre-payment for the fall semester is refundable or transferrable to the spring semester, if you cancel in writing with the Department of Residential Life by July 1st. After July 1st, it is not refundable, not transferrable.

After my housing fees are paid, are they refundable?
Payment-in-full is non-refundable unless the student does not register or resigns from the university prior to the close of offices on the 14th class day. In this case, the student will be given credit for 100% of the semester or session room rate, but not the application fee. No refund will be made to any student resigning after the 14th class day. No refunds or pro-rata refunds are given for disciplinary removal from the residence hall or residential community.

How can I be released from my housing agreement at the end of the fall semester?
Current residents may submit a request to be released from their housing agreement anytime during the fall semester. Approval will only be given to students who provide documentation and a valid reason for not being able to fulfill their housing commitment during the spring semester (ex. military service, medical condition, marital status, enrollment status). If approved, the student must be properly checked out of the residence hall room on or before the Friday prior to December commencement.

When can a student live off campus?
A student may request to live off campus once he/she has obtained 60 hours. The request form is located on line at http://www.gram.edu/life/student life/residential life/applications/ or you may pick it up at the Residential Life Office. The deadline to submit a request is two weeks prior to school starts. The form must be submitted to the Director of Residential Life for approval. If denied, then the student must acquire on campus housing.

Can freshmen have cars on campus?
Freshmen are not allowed to have cars on campus.

Is there a curfew?
There is no curfew; however, there is an opposite sex visitation policy of noon-midnight in each residence hall.

Are student’s items insured by Grambling State University?
No. We recommend that you check your home owner’s policy to verify your extent of coverage or purchase renter’s insurance.

Will a student have to remove their belongings at the end of each semester?
No, however if a resident is not registered and paid for the Spring semester, then he/she will have to check out by the Friday prior to December commencement. All resident must move out at the end of the Spring and Summer semesters.

For more information, visit our webpage at www.gram.edu/life/student life/residential life/.
To contact the Office of Residential Life, call us at (318) 274-2504 or send an email to: gsuhousing@gram.edu.

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