After you have been accepted to Edinboro University, you will be asked to commit by
paying a $100 tuition deposit and, if you're not commuting from home, a $75 housing
deposit. Housing deposits, like the tuition deposit, are paid online. Once you've
done this, you can proceed to the housing application by clicking the link at the
bottom of the e-deposit submission page. You can apply through myEdinboro by clicking
the S.C.O.T.S. icon and then the myHousing link. You are strongly encouraged to submit
your deposit and complete your housing application as early as possible so that you
are afforded the best opportunity to select the specific type of housing that is best
suited to you.
Yes, a $75 deposit is to be submitted online along with the Housing Agreement.
By promptly completing your online housing agreement, you'll assist us in honoring
your request. Please know that there are only a limited number of room types. Single
rooms are generally not available to new students, because returning students and
those who return materials early choose those spaces.
Note the potential roommate's name on your housing application. Both you and your
desired roommate must make the request for the other for the department to honor the
request. Spaces will not be held awaiting a preferred roommate.
If you require an accessible room accommodation, please indicate that request on the
Housing Agreement.
Once a housing assignment is made, you can view the assignment on your S.C.O.T.S.
account.
Due to a limited number of available room types in each building, returning students
have the option of selecting rooms first. During the spring, incoming first-year students
begin to receive their room assignments, available on the S.C.O.T.S MyHousing portal.
Generally, Residence Life staff is aware that each new semester brings transition
and change. Students get to know their roommates, suitemates and neighbors while taking
new courses. The roommate agreement is also explored by each student to describe on
paper what their living preferences entail, specifically noting daily habits and whether
or not to share food, clothing or routines around eating, sleeping and studying. We
strongly suggest that roommates allow at least two weeks to focus on classes, reading
and assignments before requesting a room change. After the semester begins, students
are invited to participate in "room change." During room change, students can easily
change rooms within their building; please visit the Graduate Hall Coordinator during
their office hours for more information. For inquiry about moving to another building,
students need to contact Residence Life and Housing directly.
Simply complete the Student Housing Application & the Pet Housing Application with
the required documents on S.C.O.T.S. Your housing assignment will be a single room.
Yes. Towers is located near an abundance of green space and is conveniently located
on Perry Lane. There are also walking trails across the street.
With the exception of Honors in Highlands 1, your roommate can be of a major different
within the Living Learning Community.
Once you've been admitted to the University and have paid your $100 Advanced Tuition
Deposit, you'll receive information about housing options, Living-Learning, instructions
for selecting housing. The booklet will walk you through submitting your $75 housing
deposit online and provide you with a wealth of information about the housing and
meal plan options. If you're entering in the fall semester, this information will
be sent starting in late March. If you're entering in the spring semester or summer,
the information is sent upon receipt of the advanced tuition deposit. The housing
deposit and online Housing Agreement must be completed in order to have your request
processed. You must provide proof of receiving the meningitis vaccine, or sign a waiver
stating your reason for not receiving it to comply with Pennsylvania law. Residence
hall assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis and based on availability
within any given facility. You may log in to the portal at my.edinboro.edu and check
your S.C.O.T.S. account for housing information.
Now that you are a college student the responsibility now shifts to you. It's the
law! Only limited "directory information" will be shared unless a student has requested
that it be withheld. Grade or disciplinary action cannot be shared with anyone without
your permission unless required by the law. We encourage our students to maintain
open dialogue with their families throughout their studies, and not just when bills
are due. Learn more about theFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Residence Hall Association is the group that promotes residential living and activities
within each of the residence halls. RHA meets weekly during the academic year.
Double Suite and Semi-Suite rooms:Standard twin beds Single Rooms in Suites and Semi-Suites:Full beds Single Studio Rooms:Full beds Double Studio Rooms:Bed sizes vary
TRADITIONAL HALLS
Standard twin beds
Include a note on the housing agreement that you have received it, or will be receiving
the vaccine, and bring the documentation with you when you arrive to pick up your
residence hall key. Don't delay in completing your housing agreement. We may not permit
a student to reside on campus without proof of the vaccination or a signature on a
waiver.
COMMUNICATIONis the key to a great roommate relationship. Suggestions to break the ice and start
the conversation are made when you receive your housing assignment. When you arrive
on campus, we suggest you take full advantage of our roommate agreement. This will
allow you and your roommate(s) to set ground rules for your new home and to show respect
for one another. The residence hall staff members are trained and willing to assist
you in getting to know people who live in your residence hall community. Expand your
circle of friends beyond your roommate or suitemates.
You may live on campus as long as you're enrolled at the University. The University
is committed to student success. To that end, undergraduate students who are single
and under the age of 25 and have not achieved 60 credits are required to live on campus
for two consecutive academic years, excluding the summer sessions, unless they commute
from a family home that is within 50 miles of the campus.
Yes, and they are free to on-campus students. Each residence hall offers ample machines,
both washers and dryers, for student use. The location of the laundry facilities will
be discussed at your first floor meeting.
Hall staff members assist residents with academic and personal concerns and provide
supervision in the residence halls. They're also responsible for getting to know their
residents and creating dynamic and positive communities. These are graduate and returning
students who are knowledgeable about campus resources and make referrals; they receive
training each semester and participate in ongoing in-service training throughout the
year. Some of the areas of training include:
Roles and responsibilities of the residence hall staff
Growth and development of college students
Adjustment problems in the college years
Peer counseling and mentoring
Safety and security; Crime and fire prevention
Addressing crisis situations
Educational Success Programming: time management, study skills, diversity, health
and wellness, community involvement and volunteerism, career planning, stress management,
personal finance and budgeting
Edinboro University strongly believes in the academic advantage offered to students
who live in the residence halls. Students who live on campus, as opposed to off campus
or commuting from home, tend to have higher grade point averages, tend to graduate
in a more timely fashion and report a higher satisfaction with their overall living
experience. Therefore, the University is committed to on-campus housing. It is important
to note that the student housing agreement is alegally binding agreement, and you're held financially responsible for the terms of the agreement once it is
submitted to the University. However, requests to be released will be considered in
extenuating circumstances.
Should problems arise concerning a roommate or another issue, you're encouraged to
work with residence hall staff to achieve the best possible living situation. We also
employ Graduate Hall Coordinators and other professional staff who will assist you
with any concerns related to your housing assignment.
Request to be Released forms are available at the Residence Life and Housing Office
in the Frank G. Pogue Student Center. Students should provide complete documentation
with the request form.
Note: Students are cautioned against entering into a lease or other housing agreement
in addition to the University agreement.
Room change period takes place each semester during a two-week time frame. The dates
are posted in each residence hall and the Graduate Hall Coordinator staff has specific
information on the process.
A common or "community" area in a residence hall include spaces available to everyone,
such as lobbies, restrooms, stairwells, lounges, laundry rooms and the main entrances.
While the University provides extermination for basic services such as ants or spiders,
more extensive extermination services such as bedbugs may not be covered by your housing
contract. To decrease insect issues, we suggest the following steps: Keep screens
in windows year-round. Clean your room/suite each week - this includes sweeping, vacuuming
and wiping off bathroom fixtures and mirrors. Maintain snack areas. Wipe off mini-fridge
and microwave weekly. Wash dishes and utensils daily to avoid food mold and insects.
Submit a School Dude for insect concerns or issues; consult your Graduate Hall Coordinator
if you have questions.
Yes. University Housekeeping staff maintain the common areas and public spaces and
don't provide cleaning supplies or access to vacuum cleaners. Health and safety inspections
are conducted by Residence Life & Housing staff with appropriate advanced notice to
residential students. The purpose of these inspections is to increase community comfort
and promote student wellness.
Contact Us
Office of Residence Life & Housing 215 Pogue Student Center 405 Scotland Road Edinboro, PA 16444 Email:boroliving@edinboro.edu Phone: 814-732-2818 Fax: 814-732-2314