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Off-Campus Housing Process

Room Draw 2013-2014. Off-Campus Housing Process. Agenda. The process The timeline Things to think about… Questions. The basics….

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Off-Campus Housing Process

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  1. Room Draw 2013-2014 Off-Campus Housing Process

  2. Agenda • The process • The timeline • Things to think about… • Questions

  3. The basics… • Gustavus is a residential college – all students are required to live on-campus. We don’t have space for everyone…so we use this process to grant permission to live off-campus. • The COLLEGE is residential. • Residential Life simply manages the process. • Residential Life is mandated to try to have up to 98% occupancy (about 2050 of 2100 total beds)

  4. The process… • Room Draw number • Random based on class year • Range of numbers will be 3000-3999 for rising seniors, 2000-2999 for rising juniors, etc. • You will NOT get number in your P.O. • Groups for off-campus applications • Size of groups: 1 to 8 • Average Room Draw number taken

  5. The process… • Must complete online housing contract • It’s available NOW (through WebAdvisor) • Applications are available through the Residential Life website (“Housing” on left-hand side). • Application is due by March 13, 2013. • Notification should happen before spring break!

  6. The application… • Important stuff… • EACH person in the group MUST fill out an application. • List everyone you want to live with… • People currently off campus should NOT be listed on application

  7. The process – residency exemptions • Married • A veteran of military service • 23 years old by the first day of class of fall semester. • Have custodial responsibility for dependent children • Live with your custodial parents/guardians in the St.Peter area (w/in 15 miles) • Be home owner (100% of home) • Residency waiver form (medical/extreme financial need) • Current junior and sophomore students allowed to apply through Room Draw process

  8. The numbers…with caution • For 2012-2013 • We have about 350 off campus right now. • For 2013-2014 • ~ 100 will retain off-campus permission • Approximately 175 new permissions (conservative estimate) • Why “approximately?”

  9. The numbers…continued • Your Room Draw number matters. • Average of entire group taken if we have to revert to Room Draw numbers. • Number let off will reflect female/male ratio • 55% female • 45% male

  10. Things to think about… • Leases • Off-campus permission is not used as a reward. It’s an option that SOME students have… • If you sign a lease…it does not mean we must grant you permission to live off-campus • If you sign a lease without an “out clause” – you are likely legally bound to that lease.

  11. Things to think about… • Once a group – always a group! • $500 reduction in aid (talk to Financial Aid with questions) • Have back-up plans! Talk to your roommates about other options on campus, just in case…

  12. Things to think about… • Your Financial Aid Award may change • Talk to someone in Financial Aid to find out details – each person’s financial award is different, so make sure you inquire!

  13. Things to think about… • The process is designed with seniority in mind. • Don’t believe the hype! • Rumors are rarely true. • We will be honest and up front about the process.

  14. Questions…

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