Speaker on Campus Tonight!

Looking for something to do tonight? Stop by the TMB Auditorium at 7:00pm to hear Corey Peter Jenkins's story! For more information, check out the JSU News story about him!

See you there!

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff

Winter Break Closing Information

Residence Halls will close on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at 10:00 p.m. for nongraduating residents (except for Continuous Housing Halls). Residents will be required to vacate the building and no one will be allowed to enter the building until Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. Residents may leave their personal belongings in their rooms; however, the Department of University Housing and Residence Life is not responsible for theft or damages of personal belongings. Graduating residents may reside in the hall until Friday, December 17, 2010, at 10:00 p.m.

All residents that plan on leaving for the holiday break, including Stadium Tower residents, must complete the check-out process with their Resident Assistant (RA). All Stadium Tower residents not planning on leaving for the holiday break must fill out an application for winter break housing with their Residence Life Coordinator (RLC).

In order to continue residing in the residence hall for the Spring 2011 semester, the resident must complete the following:

Check-Out Procedures:

1. Contact the RA to set up a mutually convenient date and time to check-out of the assigned room (residents must meet with their RA at least 24 hours before leaving for the break). At check-out time the resident’s room will be inspected.

2. Unplug all electrical appliances, microwaves, refrigerators, computers, alarm clocks, irons, stereos, etc.

3. Turn off cooling/heating units.

4. Do not leave electrical appliances on the floor.

5. Do not leave dirty dishes, dirty clothes, and open food containers.

6. Do not leave perishable foods.

7. Lock all windows.

8. First floor residents should lower and close all blinds. Upper floor residents should lower and open all blinds.

9. Clean the room (i.e., mop, dust, sweep, and properly dispose of all trash).

10. Dispose of open food items properly.

11. Sign the Winter Check-Out/-In Form and give the room key to the assigned RA.

12. Failure to complete check-out procedures will result in charges of $100.00 (i.e., $50.00 fine for an improper check out and a $50 fee for a lock change).

Check-In Procedures:

1. Check-in hours for Tuesday, January 4, 2011, are from 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

2. Check in will take place at the front desk of each hall. Only residents who have been confirmed may sign the census and obtain their room key.

3. Nonconfirmed residents must seek permission from the Housing Office, 103 Bibb Graves, to check in. If approved, provide Residence Life Staff with the proper documentation, sign the census, and obtain the room key.

If a resident plans on moving out of the residence hall and not returning for the spring semester, please complete the following:

1. Complete an Agreement Release Request at the Department of University Housing and Residence Life located in Bibb Graves Hall, Room 103. Residents should review the Agreement Release Request form as he/she may be subject to a monetary penalty and/or appropriate fees.

2. If a resident vacates his/her assignment and remains enrolled as a JSU student for the Spring 2011 semester, there will be a monetary penalty. If applicable, the resident’s $100.00 deposit will be forfeited and he/she will be required to pay the remainder of the nine- or eleven-month lease agreement.

3. All nongraduating residents must move out before December 11, 2010, at 10:00 p.m. All graduating residents must move out before December 17, 2010, at 10:00 p.m. Failure to move out by the assigned date will result in a $50 per day hold-over charge posted to the resident’s account.

Move-Out Procedures:

1. In advance, contact the RA to schedule a mutually convenient time to vacate the room.

2. Clean the room (i.e., dust, sweep, and mop).

3. Empty and clean the Microfridge® unit (if applicable).

4. Ensure that the room has the original furniture and fixtures in their original position at the time of Fall 2010 check in.

5. Remove any decals/stickers, including adhesive residue, nails, tacks, tape, etc. from walls, floor, ceiling, and/or window. Residents will be liable for any damage to the room, room furniture, and/or fixtures.

6. Remove all trash from room.

7. Empty all drawers and closets and leave both open for inspection by a RA.

8. Remove all personal property from room.

9. At the agreed upon time, the RA will inspect the room for compliance with these regulations. Once the inspection is complete, residents will be allowed to sign the Winter Check-Out/-In Form and return their key.

NOTE: Failure to complete any of the above referenced cleaning responsibilities will result in the resident’s account being charged appropriate monetary penalties (see list of Residence Hall & Apartment Damages Charges in the Guide to Residence Living 2010-2011).

If you have any questions, please contact our office at 256-782-5122 or see your Residence Life Coordinator.

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff

Playoff Ticket Information

Join us on Saturday, December 4, as JSU takes on Wofford at 11:00am. More information can be found here!

We hope to see you Saturday! Go Gamecocks!

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff

This Week's Programs

Be sure to check out this week's programs, presented to you, by your RA staff!

November 29: JSU in Lights/Toy Drive, 4:00-5:30pm, President's Home

November 29: The Dixon Hall Show, 7:15pm, Dixon TV Lounge

November 29: If You Really Knew Me, 7:45pm, Curtiss Hall Basement

November 30: No Shave November (Phase 2), 6:00pm, Crow Zone (Basement) *FREE FOOD!!

November 30: Date Rape Seminar, 7:15pm, Dixon Hall Basement

Show your support and meet some new friends!

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-USU Housing Staff

Important Information Regarding HBO

The Department of University Housing and Residence Life has always tried to offer accommodations and amenities that residents find enjoyable. One amenity that is offered to residents is cable television. For the past seven years, the cost of cable has been included within the housing rate for each residence hall or apartment. The current cable plan through Cable One includes standard cable (approximately sixty channels) and HBO. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, HBO will no longer be available for residents, effective January 2011. We will continue to provide the standard cable plan. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding in this matter. If you have additional questions, please contact our office at 256-782-5122.

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff

Looking for something to do this week?

Check out the programs this week:

November 16: Cleanliness is Next to Godliness, 5:00 p.m. in Crow Hall First Floor Lounge

November 16: Twisted Tuesday (Game Night), 6:00 p.m. in Fitzpatrick Hall TV Lounge

November 16: 3 Out of 3: What's Your Status?, 7:45 p.m. in Curtiss Hall Basement

November 17: Dress the Turkey, Destress Yourself!, 5:45 p.m. in Sparkman Hall First Floor Lounge

November 17: Beaut IF ul, 6:30 p.m. in Curtiss Hall Basement

Be sure to ask your RA about events for this week! Do you have an idea for a program? Share it with your RA! Who knows what you may learn when you attend a program? Come out and support your residence hall staff!

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff

Thank You!

Thank you to all of the potential students and parents that visited JSU on Saturday for our fall Preview Day! We enjoyed meeting you and sharing housing information with you. Please let us know if we can assist you further!

Remember, we are currently accepting applications for fall 2011! Apply early! Your chances of getting your first choice are greater if you apply early.

Applications can be found here: www.jsu.edu/housing/apply.html.

Also, a HUGE congratulations to the JSU Gamecocks for their win over SEMO!!! Keep it up! One regular season game remains against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, November 20. Good luck, Gamecocks!

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff