Frequently Asked Questions

Housing Sign Up FAQs

• How do I request a single based on medical need?

  If you are a student with a disability or special need, contact Dr. Feisthamel, Director of Counseling, Health and Disability Services, at FeisthamelKP@hiram.edu or by calling 330.569.5418.  All accommodation requests relating to a disability must have current supporting documentation from an appropriate professional.  The request must contain 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 before housing sign-ups.

   

• I am a rising senior, but I want to live with a rising sophomore.  Will their lower 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 East Hall or the Townhouses?

  East Hall and the Townhouses will use separate housing applications. Applicants will be notified prior to room selection if they have been approved to live in East Hall or the Townhouses. Applications will be available online in February 2022.  Applicants will be notified in March, 2022 with a decision on their applications.

• 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.  You may still contract with us, however, you will not be placed in a room until you have been paired with a roommate. 

• 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.

• 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 Student Withdrawal from Housing Application.  Please contact the Residential Education and Commuter Services Office for the link to this form.  If you desire to return to campus after you have completed your student teaching this is an option.

• What if I want to stay over summer?

  A separate application for summer housing will be available.  Summer housing locations are still being decided. Applications will be available online in April, 2022.  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.