Residence Life Housing Reapplication
Housing Reapplication 2008-2009 FAQ.
What is Reapplication?
Reapplication is a period of time when current residence hall students are given priority to sign up for an available room and hall of their choice for the next academic year. All residents returning to UW-W for the upcoming academic year who wish to reside in on-campus housing must complete reapplication by March 21, 2008. Contracts received from current residence hall students after 4:00 pm on March 24, 2008 will be processed in the same manner as incoming students.
When do I need to pay the $125 deposit?
If the student is currently residing in the residence halls - they do NOT need to submit another deposit. The deposit that the student submitted last academic year will carry over to the new year.
Is the $125 deposit refundable?
Students should read the Introductory Information carefully and understand the difference between a contract release and an exemption request. Contract item #14 refers to the deposit refund and forfeiture. It is important to understand that all cancellations must be submitted in writing directly to the Office of Residence Life, 200 Goodhue Hall, Whitewater, WI 53190. Download the Deposit Refund Request Form. All cancellations should include the student name, student ID number, student signature, and reason for cancellation.
Who is required to live on campus and go through room reapplication?
The Board of Regents for the University of Wisconsin System has established the following policy: "those freshman and sophomore students who are not veterans, married, or living with parents or legal guardians, shall be required to live in a university-operated residence hall when such accommodations are available."
Who are "redirected students"?
Redirected students are generally students who are currently living in Clem, Lee and Knilans. This means that students currently residing in those buildings will not be able to reside in the same hall for the 2008-2009 academic year. Because of this situation, the residents of these buildings are classified as "redirected students" for room reapplication purposes.
To assist redirected students in the process of selecting alternative housing, redirected students will have the opportunity to access the reapplication website starting March 4, 2008.
Please note that redirected students who submit a contract but do not select a room by March 21, 2008 will be assigned to an available space at the discretion of the Room Assignments Office.
What dates should I be concerned about in regard to reapplication?
| February 18 | Contracts will be available online at the Residence Life website. |
| February 27 | Contract deadline for website access on first day of eligibility. |
| March 4 | Room Reapplication Website will be accessible for redirected students only who submitted a contract by the February 27 deadline. |
| March 10 | Room Reapplication Website will be accessible for all students who have submitted a contract by the February 21 deadline. |
| March 14 | All room assignments become final at 4:00 PM today. The website will be shut down. |
What is the difference between the February 27, 2008 deadline and the March 21, 2008 deadline?
February 27th is the deadline for contracts to be received at the Office of Residence Life in order for a student to have access to the room reapplication website for selecting a room on the first day of eligibility. Contracts will still be accepted after February 27th.
March 21st is the last day students will have access to the room reapplication website for selecting a room. At 4:00 p.m. on March 21, 2008 the website will be shut down and all assignments will be final.
What do I do if I want to stay in my same room next year?
Once you have turned in your contract you will automatically be placed in the room that you are living in as of 2/4/08. You would not need to access the web site at all. The only exception to this is students that are redirected.
How do I apply for a single room?
Single rooms will not be available for the 2008-09 academic year unless the student has a documented medical need for a single room and has been approved by the center for students with disabilities.
If I currently have a single room can I keep it for next year?
Single rooms are for one academic year. If you are currently living in a single you will not be able to have a single for 2008-09 without a documented medical need.
What do I do if I want to live with a specific person who is currently at student? Can I hold open a space until my friend has a chance to sign up?
There is not a way for you to hold a space. We suggest that you and your friend log in as close to the same time as possible during the open access period (March 4-21) to select a room together.
What do I do if I want to live with a specific incoming student for next year?
You need to include the students name on your contract acceptance form. Every attempt will be made to assign the incoming student to your room. Please remember that requests must be mutual for us to accommodate. It is also important for the incoming student to submit a contract prior to March 21, 2008, if at all possible.