1. Housing Information Session 2018-2019
Why Live on Campus
Housing Information Session
Re-Contracting and Room Selection
Options
Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
Fill A Suite selection
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2. Programs Services Staff Amenities Why Live on Campus Options
Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
Fill A Suite selection
Amenities: furnished room, No monthly bills, Cable and wi-fi included, free laundry, Computer Labs, study rooms, pool access in IVA, sand volleyball, BBQ areas, in the Heart of FAU Campus Life
Programs: REM MODEL- If engaged will help develop critical thinking skills, leadership, cultural competence, etc., get students connected to FAU and to their floormates
Services: 24 hour desks, Community Service Officers from 9 pm – 6 am and on-call staff,
Staff-Over 200 staff members to assist you. One of the largest employers on campus.
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3. Location, location, location
Why Live on Campus
Location, location, location
Live in the heart of campus and create memories and friendships for a lifetime
Get INVOLVED
Students who live on campus have more opportunities to be involved in their campus community and make network connections for a lifetime. Studies show that students who are involved on campus are more likely to remain on track for graduation
Options
Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
Fill A Suite selection
Living on campus is not just about the amenities and parking spaces. Don’t forget that you are move likely to become involved with student organizations when you live on campus. And students who are involved are more likely to progress academically.
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4. Why do we do re-contracting in November for the following fall semester?
Priority to select your own living space for fall 2018/spring 2019
Assignments are prioritize based on the date the housing contract was completed. Early re-contracting puts you in front of new residents and new students
You may complete a contract at any time but you will not be able to select your own room after December 1.
Why Live on Campus
Options
Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
Fill A Suite selection
The Contract
Questions and Resources

5. ALGONQUIN IRT UVA IVAN IVAS Options Why Live on Campus
Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
UVA
IVAN
Fill A Suite selection
IVAS
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6. Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
Click on the link to apply for Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 from Refer to the Self-Selection Timeline to determine which day you will select your space.
Once you have logged into the Housing Self Service Portal, click on the Applications menu item.
On the Term Selector page, select the appropriate application for the Academic Year
Review the housing contract - The housing contract is a binding contract, similar to a lease. Returning students who re-contract do not pay a $100 application fee.
Update your personal information and emergency contact
Add your roommate request
Select your room
Select your meal plan – you are required to select a meal plan if you live in IRT or Algonquin
Click continue to complete your contract
Why Live on Campus
Options
Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
Fill A Suite selection
The Contract
Questions and Resources

7. Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
Gather all the people that will room together in the same room.
Agree on a designee to assign each roommate.
Click on the link to apply for Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 from Refer to the Self-Selection Timeline to determine which day you will select your space.
Once you have logged into the Housing Self Service Portal, click on the Applications menu item.
On the Term Selector page, select the appropriate application for the Academic Year
Review the housing contract - The housing contract is a binding contract, similar to a lease. Returning students who re-contract do not pay a $100 application fee.
Update your personal information and emergency contact
On the Add Roommates page, the designee should send a roommate request to the other roommates.
The other roommates should then accept the request on the Add Roommates page. 
The designee will go into the Room Selection page, and choose a room from all the rooms that are available.
The designee, with all present, will assign each roommate in their specific room.
Once the process is complete. All roommates must complete the online application. Select your meal plan if you live in IRT or Algonquin.
Why Live on Campus
Options
Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
Fill A Suite selection
The Contract
Questions and Resources

8. The Contract 2018-2019 Housing Contract is a legal binding document
Why Live on Campus
Housing Contract is a legal binding document
What does this mean to you?
Who is held to this contract?
What are the dates of the contract?
Meal Plans
A residential meal plan is required for residents who live in IRT and Algonquin.
Students who reside in an apartment are not required to purchase a meal plan.
Options
Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
Fill A Suite selection
The housing contract is binding, which means if you will be enrolled as a FAU student for the fall 2018 and spring 2019 semester you cannot complete a contract and cancel later if you decide you do not want to live campus. All students who are enrolled in 9 credit hours are eligible to live on campus. However, FAU on- campus housing is reserved for students only. if your plans change and you decide to no longer attend FAU for fall 2018 –spring you may cancel the housing contract up until July 1 without penalty. If you cancel after July 1 in there is a $300 cancellation fee. Remember, this is only for students who are not attending FAU. The contract is for the academic year. Students who graduate at the end of fall 2018, are away from campus for an internship or study abroad program can cancel their contract by November 1 for the spring 2019 semester.
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9. Questions and Resources
Why Live on Campus
Website:
Phone
Central Housing office hours
8 a.m – 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fridays
*Extended central Housing office hours will be until 8 p.m. on November 1 and November
Housing staff will be available until 10 p.m. during Fill A Suite selection in Nations MPR November 6 – 9.
Follow us on social Media for reminders and announcements
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Same room, Upperclassman and First Year room selection
Fill A Suite selection
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