Housing Sign-Up 2010-11: Prime real estate available!

Housing Sign-Up for 2010-11 is underway!

Last year we unveiled the new online portal My Housing, allowing students to complete the entire room selection process online. We have spent the last few months working on the software and process to make sign-up even more user-friendly.

It is a great time to discuss the benefits of living on campus with your student. Students who live on campus:

• Have a higher grade-point average
• Have a higher graduation rate
• Study more hours per week
• Report higher satisfaction with general education
• Are more involved in co-curricular activities (2003 NSSE and CSC IRP Data)

Housing options and financial considerations
The University offers double, single, triple, suite, and apartment style housing. Students seeking off-campus housing should consider the true costs of renting and paying for amenities.

Keep in mind that St. Kate’s housing fees include great amenities such as laundry (that’s right — laundry is included), wireless internet access, cable and phone service, all utilities, and furniture!

Students also share study lounges, computer labs, social lounges with televisions and other wonderful common spaces.

Housing sign-up process
Everything your student needs to know about Housing Sign-Up can be found on the Residence Life website inside KateWay. Students can also learn more about the sign-up process through posters, e-mails and question/answer sessions.

If your student is currently commuting and would like to live on-campus next year, she may sign up at the same time current residents sign up. She will have the same priority to rooms, suites and apartments as current residents.

Housing & Dining Agreements due April 7. Encourage your student to visit the Residence Life website for complete details and a schedule of events.