Housing Sign Up FAQs
If I do not have a roommate, will I be able to choose a room?
Unless you are signing up for a single, you will need a roommate(s). All rooms will need to be filled to occupancy capacity. If you do not have a roommate, there will be an opportunity after sign-ups for students who need roommates to meet others without roommates.
How do I request a single based on medical need?
If you are a student with a disability or special need, contact Dr. Taylor of Student Disability Services (taylorlb@hiram.edu or 330.569.5952.) All accommodation requests relating to a disability must have current supporting documentation from an appropriate professional containing a diagnosis, current functional limitations of the disability or condition in a community living environment and suggested recommendations for environmental modification. When this information has been reviewed, the Coordinator of Student Disability Services will provide the Residential Education Office with housing recommendations. Required paperwork must be received by March 4th.
I am a rising senior, but I want to live with a rising sophomore. Will their high lottery number affect our choice in room?
No, the rising senior with the better lottery number would pull in the rising sophomore roommate with the lower lottery number.
How can I get into Bowler, East Hall, or the Townhouses?
Bowler, East Hall, and the Townhouses will have one Specialty Housing Application. Applicants will be notified prior to room selection if they have gotten into Bowler, East Hall, and the Townhouses. Applications are available in the Residential Education Office in Bates Hall or can be accessed on home.hiram.edu beginning February 16th. Complete and return the application to the Residential Education Office by March 16th at 5:00 pm. Applicants will be notified on March 25th with the decision on their applications.
Will you continue to set aside rooms for incoming students?
Clusters of rooms will be set aside (in addition to first year floors) for incoming students. The goal is to prevent incoming students from being the only first year student in a section or on a floor. As in past years, when possible, upperclassmen who wish to request a room that has been reserved for incoming student housing, may do so. Requests will be considered, based on space being available, following first year housing assignments.
What if I can’t make it to Room sign-ups?
If you are unable to be at Room Sign-ups, you may designate someone to be your proxy. He/she must bring your signed contract, receipt and proxy form to the appropriate Room Sign-up time. Proxy forms are available to be printed from home.hiram.edu or in the Residential Education Office in Bates Hall.
What happens if I don’t have a roommate, but I want a double room?
You may not sign up for a double room without a roommate. We will be able to provide you with names of others who do not have roommates and a chance to meet, to assist you in finding a roommate. You may still contract with us, however, you will not be placed in a room until you have been paired with a roommate. We will be hosting a roommate mixer event in the Dining Hall break-out room, March 23rd from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity to meet other students who are looking for a roommate as well.
What if I lose my roommate after room sign-ups?
You will have to forfeit your room unless you find another roommate to pull in, filling the room to capacity. You will be added to the “no roommate” list of students who need rooms. All unassigned students will receive a room assignment during the summer
Will Super-singles be available next year?
A limited number of Super Singles will be offered during the housing lottery. Sign-ups for super singles will be on March 29th in Brown Fall room.
What if I am student teaching?
If you are at the point of student teaching, you have met the minimum 90 credit hours needed to be released from housing. You may choose to move off campus, however, you must submit a Withdrawal from Housing. This form is available in the Residential Education Office or on home.hiram.edu. If you desire to return to campus after you have completed your student teaching, that is an option.
What if I want to bring furniture from home?
You may bring additional furniture from home, however, all college furniture in the room upon check-in, must stay in the room. There is no storage for college furniture. Any additional items must meet the guidelines in the housing policy, for example, no halogen lamps.
What if I want to stay over summer?
A separate application for summer housing will be available. Summer housing will be available in Gray, Agler and Bancroft Halls in the Quad. Applications will be available beginning March 29th and will be due by April 23rd at 4:30 pm in the Residential Education Office. If you are interested in being a Summer RA, please mark the appropriate box on the Summer Housing Application. An additional application may be required to apply as a Summer RA. Additional information regarding summer housing will be available on the Summer Housing Contract.
What if I want to live off-campus?
Students who will have achieved a senior status (at least 90 credits) by the end of the spring semester may request an exemption. Please contact the Residential Education office to inquire about the process for moving off-campus. There is a withdrawal process you must go through to avoid being charged for room and board.