Temporary Housing

Housing Services provides temporary accomodations when demand for on-campus housing exceeds capacity. The information below will help you better understand the two types of temporary accomodations that will be utilized this fall.

Temporary Residence Hall Space

The temporary space in residence halls is typically public spaces (lounges) that have been converted into secure student rooms. These spaces are equipped with most of the same features found in permanent spaces including:

• Beds, desks, shelves, dressers and a place to hang clothing and windows.
• Phone jack and ethernet connections
• A door with the same lock system as permanent rooms

Students will be re-assigned to permanent spaces as they become available. If the Housing Assignment Office is unable to re-assign students in residence hall temporary space by the end of the fifth week, these residents will have the opportunity to stay in their space for the fall semester. They will receive a permanent space for spring semester and will be assigned before any returning students are given a change of assignment.

Temporary Hotel Housing

The temporary hotel assignments are rooms in local hotels. These spaces are double occupancy with two beds. All of the amenities typically offered to hotel guests will be available to the residents assigned to the hotels. The hotels utilized by Housing Assignments are either within walking distance or are accesible to the public transportation system in the area.

Students will be re-assigned to permanent spaces as they become available. Students assigned to hotels are the first priority for re-assignment and should expect to receive a permenant space with the first 3-5 weeks.

Please Note: Students assigned to temporary housing assignments are expected to abide by all provisions of the Residence Hall Contract and the Residence Hall Manual.

Questions concerning temporary housing should be referred to the Housing Assignment Office at 413-545-2100.