Things to Know
Frequently Asked Questions: Things to Know
When are the residence halls open?
For the 2007-2008 School Year:
Halls open on Friday, August 31 at 8 a.m. for first-year students
Halls open on Saturday, September 1 at 9 a.m. for returning students
Halls close on Friday, December 21 at Noon for Winter/January Break
Halls open for those authorized to stay over January break on January 2
Halls open for second semester on Saturday, January 26 at 9 a.m.
Halls close on Tuesday, May 13 for the year at Noon (except graduating seniors and students working/performing for graduation)
Halls close on Sunday, May 18 at noon for all graduating seniors and other students working/performing for graduation.
Please plan your travel arrangments accordingly!
Should I insure my personal property?
In your housing assignment packet, you will receive information about student insurance. Additional coverage may be purchased through National Student Services, Inc. located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. For questions, please call 1-800-256-6774 or check out the website www.nssinc.com. You should always check with your families home owner insurance to see if students living in college owned housing is covered under their plan or whether additional insurance is recommended.
Are the residence halls open during 2007-2008 breaks?
Residence halls remain open during Fall Break (October 25-28), Thanksgiving Break (November 22-25), and Spring Break (March 15-23). All halls close following finals of fall semester for approximately two weeks. Students are allowed to live on campus during January break; however, they must have received permission from the Dean of Academic Programs or the Dean of Students. Only students who are international, have registered for academic credit during January, are working an internship, are working for an approved office on-campus, or participating in athletics are allowed to stay on campus during January. Information to request housing is sent out in late fall.
Halls re-open at 9am on Saturday, January 26, 2008.
Are there jobs available in residential life?
We have numerous job opportunities in the Department of Residential Life:
Resident Assistants & Community Assistants
Office Assistants- in the main office and within each hall
Turck Exercise Assistants
What banking options do I have?
There are two possibilities for students. Some choose to keep their account from home. However, keep in mind that you will pay excessive ATM fees if you are out of state. The two banks in the area that students utilize the most are Wells Fargo and USBank.
Wells Fargo Bank located at 1827 Grand Avenue - 651.667.9378 - www.wellsfargo.com has free checking with no minimum balance and no monthly fee. You also have the option to receive a Free Instant Cash & Check card.
USBank located at 1071 Grand Avenue - 612.US-BANKS - www.usbank.com has an Express Checking Account. No minimum balance and no monthly fee AS LONG as you do all of your banking through the ATM, over the phone or through their online banking. There is a limit of 8 checks per month ($.50 charge for checks written in excess of 8 per month). You also have the option to apply for a Free ATM and Checkcard.
The campus ATM machine, located in the lower level of the Campus Center, is operated by US Bank.
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