Residential Services and Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I apply for housing?
In order to apply for housing, you need to be accepted at Savannah State University and you will have to fill out a housing application and contract and send it in with the room reservation and damage deposit. You may also request your application be mailed to you by phoning (912) 356-2324.
NO ROOM ASSIGNMENT WILL BE MADE WITHOUT THE DEPOSIT.

2. Are students required to live on campus?
Freshmen from outside the Chatham County area are expected, but not required to reside in the residence halls of Savannah State University.

3. Are students required to be on the meal plan?
Freshmen living in the traditional residence halls are required to be on the 20 meals per week meal plan. Upper Class students living on campus have the choice between 20 meals per week and 14 meals per week. There are several different meal plans available for commuter students.

3. How much does housing cost?
The cost of housing differs between the residential facilities and the type. Please look up our fee schedule for the upcoming semester.

4. Can I see a specific hall?
Rooms are set up for viewing during special events like "High School Visitation Day" and upon special request to the Office of Admissions. To schedule a tour please call (912) 356-2181.

5. Do the rooms have cable?
Yes, every residence hall has basic cable.

6. Do I need a telephone?
Yes, you will need to provide your own analog telephone. You might encounter slight problems with digital Telephones. Telephone jacks are set up in the rooms.

7. Can I call long distance or accept collect calls?
You can call long distance provided you have a calling card from a long distance carrier.

8. How do I get a private room?
After the freeze period, at the beginning of each semester, there may be space available for a person to have a private room. Requests for a private room may be made with your hall staff. If space is available, then you will be asked to fill out a private room agreement. Once the private room agreement is signed, you will be billed the prorated charge for the private room.

9. If I cancel, will I get a refund?
The deposit is refundable upon written request if admission to the University is denied or if written cancellation for housing is made 30 days before the semester starts. If you do not house on campus and did not sent in a written cancellation 30 days prior to the start of the semester, your housing deposit will be forfeit. Forfeit also will apply if you break your contract before the end of the period you requested on your application.

10. Can I have a guest in my room?
VISITORS OF THE SAME SEX (Traditional Residence Halls ONLY)
Overnight visitors are discouraged during the weekday nights and prohibited during the last week of each semester when final examinations are being given. The maximum length of any visit is two consecutive nights; with extensions granted only by the Residence Director. The Guest must check-in with the Residence Director upon arrival and check-out with the Residence Director at departure.
More information may be obtained through the Residence Hall Handbook.

OVERNIGHT VISITORS OF THE OPPOSITE SEX ARE PROHIBITED DURING ALL TIMES.

11. Can I have a microwave in my room?
Microwave ovens are not allowed in individual residence hall rooms. However, microwave ovens have been purchased and are available for residents' occasional use for snacks in the common kitchen area in each residence hall. The microwaves are for snack items only, and are not intended to supplement a meal plan.

12. Can I have a refrigerator?
Students may bring small personal refrigerators. The maximum allowable size for any refrigerator unit is 3.5 cubic feet capacity and it can't draw more then 1.5 running amps.

13. What do I need to bring with me?
You will need to bring linens for a twin bed, pillows, blankets, towels, wastebaskets, an alarm clock, cleaning supplies and toiletries, Laundry Basket and supplies, iron, desk lamp and hangers.

14. Do the rooms have air conditioning?
All the rooms have air conditioning.

15. How do I pay for housing and dining? Can I pay in installments?
You can pay by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. Two options are available for students to pay their fees. One option is for the student to pay everything all at once during registration. The second option is where you request to pay in 3 installments; 1/2 is due at the time of registration, and then 2 quarterly installments thereafter.

16. Can I use a computer in my room?
Yes you can have a computer in your room. We also have wireless connectivity on our campus. Wireless computer cards are available in the bookstore. You can log to the internet within a 6 mile radius from Savannah State University.

17. Do I get the housing deposit back by the end of my contract?
If no damage is assessed against the student and the student fulfills his/her contract, then the deposit will be credited to the student's BANNER account within thirty (30) days after the student ends his/her enrollment through graduation, or after official withdrawal by the University; Once the deposit is credited to the student account the student will have to supply the cashiers office with a self addressed envelop in which they will send the refund if the student is eligible for one and no other costs are assets against.

18. How do students receive mail?
Each residing student is required to purchase a mailbox at the Campus Post Office. The fee is $8.00 per year. Students should make sure that their mail is addressed as follows:

Student's Name
P.O. Box (number)
Savannah, GA 31404
19. Are there Laundry facilities in the residence halls?
Yes, coin operated laundry facilities are available in ALL of the residence halls.

20. What type of security is available in the residence halls?
Each residence hall has a Residence Hall Director and Residence Assistants who provide security coverage of their perspective residence halls from 8:00am to 11:00pm daily. From 11:00pm to 8:00am University Building Attendants and Police Officers make security rounds throughout the buildings. To provide our students with a save environment on campus, we installed a keyless entry system in each residence hall, which prevents non-authorized persons from entering the residence halls and we also installed several surveillance cameras in our residence halls and over campus, so the students will have the highest technology available.