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Applying For Fall/Winter On-Campus Housing
Students must be officially accepted to Fort Lewis College when submitting an application for on-campus housing. The application for acceptance to the college and the application for student housing are separate forms and must be completed independently of one another. Please note that acceptance to the college does not guarantee that on-campus housing accommodations will be available. Students must be enrolled with more than eight credit hours to be eligible for on-campus housing.
All students who contract for on-campus housing in the fall trimester contract for the winter term of the academic year as well (August - May). If the student
applies for winter trimester occupancy, the contract for housing is for that
trimester only.
Housing applications for incoming freshmen and transfer students are included in their admission packet or are available online (in WebOPUS) after the student is accepted to the College. Applications are also available from the Student Housing and Conference Services Office, 240 Miller Student Services Building, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301. Housing Applications for returning students may be completed online or picked up at the Housing Office.
Applying for On-Campus Housing
Apply Online for Campus Housing!
Login to WebOPUS using your FLC ID# and PIN. Click on "Student Services and Financial Aid", then "Student Records", then "Housing Application". Read carefully and follow all instructions, filling in every field on the application.
Freshmen and Transfer Students
The Housing Application and Contract must be submitted online or returned to the Student Housing and Conference Services Office with a $100.00 security deposit. Because it is a refundable deposit, financial aid awards do not cover it. The Housing Contract is a legal document and by signing it, the student is contracting for an on-campus accommodation for the full academic year (fall and winter terms). Please read the document carefully.
It is to the student’s advantage to apply for housing as early as possible since priority for building and room assignment is established on the date the application and deposit are received in the Student Housing Office. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fort Lewis College has a traditional approach to residence hall living. Residential students receive keys that permit them entrance to their halls and rooms. Residents are expected to live by the rules and regulations as outlined in the Fort Lewis College Housing Agreement, Student Housing Guide and the Student Conduct Code.
Returning Students
Home is just a click away! Now is the time to re-apply for campus housing!
Because our campus apartments fill up quickly and because we give priority to our returning students, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible starting mid-December for the following fall semester.
Apply online or pick up an application form and detailed instruction sheet at the Student Housing Office located in 240 Miller Student Center before you leave for
Winter Break.
You may hand deliver your application to the Student Housing Office during regular business hours, 9:00am - noon and 1:00 - 5:00pm (Summer hours are 8:30am - noon, 1:00 - 4:30pm) Monday through Friday. Please do not slide your application under the door if the office is closed.
If you are currently living on campus, you do not need to enclose another
$100.00 deposit. Your current deposit will transfer.
Assignments for returning students are made during Spring Break and notification is mailed to the student's campus PO Box or current local address, if currently living off-campus. You will be notified of your assignment before you leave for summer break.
Roommate Requests
Roommate requests are granted when space is available, the request is mutual and the requests are received at the same time.
If you know someone with whom you would like to room, the student housing staff will make every effort to assign students together if these instructions are followed: (1) Each housing application is filled out requesting the same type of accommodations and the same priorities; (2) The students request each other as roommates; and (3) The applications are mailed together (in the same envelope) or at the same time to assure that they receive the same priority date. Please note: if applications are mailed several days apart, it is highly unlikely that the roommate request can be honored.
Exemption
Fort Lewis College requires all incoming first-time freshman students to live on campus for two academic trimesters (fall and winter) unless they meet one of the following exemptions: married, divorced or single parent; living with family within a 60-mile radius of the campus; previous resident in a boarding school; transferring from another college or university; students with military service; and high school graduates who graduated more than one term earlier. Students seeking exemption under one of these exceptions must submit a letter to the Student Housing and Conference Services Office stating one of the previously listed exceptions. Students will then be notified in writing if the exemption has been granted, if additional information is needed or if the exemption has not been granted. If you apply for on-campus housing and are housed for the fall term and you do not request an exemption, you are obligated to reside on campus for the full academic year.
Room Assignments
Transfer and returning students are assigned in late March for the following fall semester. Freshmen building assignments are mailed in mid-June. Assignment notices for all students are mailed regularly throughout the summer. Because of numerous changes that happen over the summer, roommate information, campus phone and box numbers are mailed in the move-in packet in early August.
Assignments for new students arriving for the winter term will be mailed the week of December 15.
There will be an opportunity to request a room change after the first two weeks of the fall and winter terms. Students should see the staff in their building if they want to request a room change.
Tours
Campus tours are arranged through the Admission Office at (970) 247-7184.
Payment
Please refer to the current Fort Lewis College Tuition and Fees Schedule.
Cancellation Policies
Housing assignment cancellations can be made, in writing, to the Student Housing Office (not the Admission Office) by July 15 for the fall term and December 1 for the winter term. Should you cancel before an assignment is made, a full refund is applicable. However, if you are offered an assignment and decide to cancel after July 15 (Dec. 1 for winter), you will be considered a ‘late
cancel forfeit’ and the forfeiture of the housing deposit will apply. Cancellations from assigned students received after August 15 (for the fall term) will be
considered a ‘late cancellation’ and a 10% charge of the fall term rate and
forfeiture of the deposit will apply. No cancellations will be taken by telephone
or e-mail. You may fax your cancellation to the Housing Office at (970) 247-7501. Please print your full name and sign your cancellation letter.
Meal Plans
Meal plans are required for students living in the residence halls. All students assigned to the residence halls have been automatically assigned an unlimited meal plan. Changes to meal plans can be made using WebOPUS until Census Date. Because all apartments have kitchens, meal plans are optional for apartment residents. Flex dollars are included with each meal plan. They can be used at any food service location and cannot be purchased separately. SkyCash is money that is applied to a student's Fort Lewis College ID card so that the student may use it as a debit card at any food service location. No sales tax is paid when using SkyCash and an additional bonus is received depending upon the amount of the deposit. For additional information and meal plan options, please contact Campus Dining and/or the SkyCard Service Center.
Move-In and Check-Out Dates
Please refer to the Housing Calendar.
Move-in and check-out dates are listed on the Housing Calendar. If you are an athlete and will be arriving early, you should check with your coach regarding move-in procedures.
Residence Hall Closures 2008-2009
Please refer to the Housing Calendar.
All residence halls will be closed during Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Breaks. Students will need to find an alternate place to stay during the closure periods; no exceptions. During breaks, students are permitted to leave their belongings in their rooms. The apartment complexes will remain open during breaks.
Thanksgiving Break:
Close: Nov. 22, 9:00 a.m. (Last meal, dinner served Nov. 21)
Re-Open: Nov. 30, 1:00 p.m. (Meals begin, dinner served Nov. 30)
Winter Holiday Break
Close: Dec. 19, 1:00 p.m. (Last meal, breakfast served Dec. 19)
Re-Open: Jan. 11, 1:00 p.m. (Meals begin, dinner served Jan. 11)
Spring Break
Close: March 7, 9:00 a.m. (Last meal, dinner served March 6)
Re-Open: March 15, 1:00 p.m. (Meals begin, dinner served March 15)
End of Spring Trimester
Close: May 1, 1:00 p.m. (Last meal, breakfast served May 1)
What do I need to bring?
Each residence hall room and apartment is furnished, as are the lounges. Each residence hall is furnished with draperies or blinds, twin beds, desks, chairs and closets. Suite rooms in Escalante, Crofton, Camp, all rooms in West Hall and all apartments are carpeted. Additionally apartments (only) are furnished with a refrigerator, oven, stove, dining table, chairs, loveseat and end table. No kitchenware or utensils are provided. All furniture is inventoried. All items must stay within the room, apartment or lounge. Violation of this policy will result in the student responsible being charged for the cost of moving or replacing the furniture.
Each room and apartment is furnished with one telephone including local telephone service. Students are provided with their own private voice mail accounts. Long distance calls may be made by using a calling card or by reversing the charges. All rooms and apartments have one computer port per resident. For computer configurations and requirements please contact ResNet at (970) 382-6899. Residence halls and apartments have cable television access providing over 70 channels. Students will need to provide their own co-ax cable for television hook-up.
Recommended:
Sheets, blankets, comforter, pillows and cases
(mattress size = x-long twin, 36" by 80")
Towels and washcloths
Hangers for closet
Desk lamp and study materials
Throw Rugs
Storage containers for food and other items
Posters, pictures and items to personalize your room
Laundry bag or basket, laundry detergent (liquid is recommended for use in the machines)
Television (optional)
Microwaves (optional, must meet requirements)
Small appliances (apartment residents only, optional)
Toaster ovens with closed coils (apartment residents only, optional)
Provided:
Furniture
Twin bed (extra-long)
Desk and chair
Closet/dresser
Telephone
Refrigerator (apartments only)
Oven/Stove (apartments only)
Do Not Bring:
Items of extraordinary value - if you do, we strongly suggest those items have personal property insurance.
Pets - the only pets allowed on campus are fish in an aquarium (10 gallons or less).
Weapons - of any kind including firearms, bows, explosive devices, paint pellet guns, etc. are strictly prohibited. Firearms are not to be stored in vehicles on campus.
Waterbeds
Dartboards
Hot plates, toasters and toaster ovens with any open coils due to fire hazards.
Personalizing Your Space:
When it comes to decorating, students may be as creative as they like. Posters, pictures, plants, chairs and throw rugs are a few typical items used to personalize space. Remember that in attaching items to the walls or floors, care must be taken not to damage these surfaces. Mead 3M tabs work well for attaching items. You may not paint your room. Students will be charged for damages deemed not regular wear and tear at the end of their stay.
Do you have housing on campus in the summer?
Please refer to Summer Housing.
The Mears Apartment Complex is used for students desiring to stay on
campus in the summer.
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