January 19, 2026
A new semester brings new opportunities, fresh beginnings, and plenty of important updates for our residents. Stay tuned right here for the latest news, reminders, and announcements to help you start the term informed and ready for success. Check back often鈥攖here鈥檚 a lot to share, and we don鈥檛 want you to miss a thing!
Resident Assistants (RAs) are an integral part of Housing and Residence Life. They are regularly in direct contact with residents. An RA will be assigned to staff a building of 17-64 residents in the apartments or a floor of 14-32 residents in the residence halls. An RA's main responsibility is to get to know the individuals in their community, provide resources for them, and enhance the social, educational, intellectual, and development of each individual. RAs communicate and demonstrate to residents the core values, philosophies, and policies of Housing and Residence Life and the University. They represent Housing and Residence Life as a role model and act as a liaison for their residents.
To learn more about the position, join us for one of the RA Interest Sessions:
Tuesday, January 20, 5-6 p.m., UC 226-227
Monday, January 26, 5-6 p.m., Housing office
The 2026-2027 application is available on the . Application will close on January 28.
The Spring 2026 Room Change Request period will be open from Monday, January 19 through Friday, January 30.
Requests will be reviewed as they are received. Room change approvals are based on space availability and are not guaranteed. Requests related to roommate conflicts will be referred to the appropriate Area Coordinator and Resident Assistant for mediation. Following mediation, staff will determine whether a room change is necessary.
For questions, please contact Living.
Housing and Residence Life will be reassigning residents approved for a room change. Current residents with a vacancy in their apartment or residence hall suite MUST ensure the space is move in ready. Any vacancy not kept clean will be cleaned by custodial staff and a cleaning fee may be added to residents' accounts. Housing and Residence Life staff will be inspecting vacancies over the coming weeks and will notify residents who will receive a new roommate or suitemate for the spring semester.
Saturday, January 24
7-9 p.m.
Swonder Ice Arena
Free skate rental. required.
Year-Round Activities:
January: Swonder Ice Arena
Not Enrolled for Spring 2026Residents not enrolled for Spring 2026 cannot live on campus. Students must be enrolled in order to live in campus housing. If you are working with 缅北强奸 to get enrolled, please email Living immediately. All others must submit the contract cancellation form on the Housing Portal, remove all belongings, and return the key to the Housing office.聽 |
Reminder: Proper Cat Litter DisposalHousing has received reports of cat litter being left outside buildings instead of placed in dumpsters. This violates animal care guidelines and is considered illicit dumping, which can contaminate runoff and harm local waterways. Students approved to have cats agreed to:
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Preventing Sewage Backups in ApartmentsRecently, a few apartments experienced sewage backups, which required emergency relocation and cleanup. You can help prevent future issues by watching for warning signs and being mindful of what gets flushed. Warning Signs Contact Emergency Maintenance 812鈥�464鈥�1845 if you notice:
What NOT to Flush To avoid clogs, do NOT flush:
缅北强奸 Flushable Wipes Even when labeled 鈥渇lushable,鈥� these wipes do not break down like toilet paper and often cause blockages. Please throw them in the trash. Your help keeps apartments safe, prevents property damage, and keeps everything flowing smoothly. Let us know right away if you spot any issues! |
Air Circulation and Furniture Arrangement in Apartments (O'Daniel North, South and McDonald West)Since students have returned to campus, facilities staff have identified several rooms where furniture is not arranged according to policy. Failure to follow the guidelines below can negatively affect air circulation within the apartments.
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New Work Order SoftwareA new work order software launched in early January. To make access easier for residents, a dedicated button has been added to the Housing Portal for quick navigation. Look for the Fix My Home button. |
Missing Mail or Packages? You might be if you are not using the new mailing address. HRL is not responsible for incorrectly addressed mail and packages.
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