Lycoming College believes that residence hall living is an important part of the college experience and that the learning that occurs in the halls is a critical ingredient in the growth, development and education of our students.  As a residential college all students are required to live in college housing and participate in the college board plan all four years. For  questions regarding the College Residency Policy or to request an exception to the policy, contact the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs.

OBTAINING HOUSING

To obtain housing, each year resident students must complete the following steps before being assigned a living space:

• 1: Pay confirmation & room deposit (Freshman/Transfer/Readmitted Students) or enrollment deposit (all returning students) to the Business Office in Long Hall.  For information regarding established deadlines contact the Treasurer's Office.
  
  
• 2: Complete the Housing Agreement on-line through Web-Advisor. 
  New students (Freshman or Transfer) will use their temporary Web Advisor Log-in and log in on the Orientation section. Upperclass students will use their established Web Advisor Log-in and log in under the Current student section.

HOUSING AGREEMENT

To complete the Housing Agreement on-line through Web Advisor, please follow the steps below.   PLEASE NOTE: THE HOUSING AGREEMENT CANNOT BE ACCESSED UNTIL THE APPROPRIATE DEPOSIT(S) ARE PAID.

• 1: Carefully read the Conditions of the Housing Agreement; parents/legal guardians are encouraged to read them as well.
  
  
• 2: Carefully read and complete all portions of the Agreement.
  
  
• 3: Accept the Conditions of the Housing Agreement when prompted.  Minors (students who are under 18 years of age at time of completion of Agreement) must print* the Housing Agreement Parent/Guardian Signature Form.
  
  
• 4: Submit and finalize the agreement. *Minor students must mail the completed Housing Agreement Parent/Guardian Signature Form to the Residential Life Office, 700 College Place, Box 146, Williamsport, PA 17701-5192.
  
  

SPECIAL HOUSING ACCOMODATIONS

Students who have a need for special accommodations in their housing (ie. handicapped accessibility, air conditioning, etc.) because of a medical or other condition must contact the Residential Life Office to receive a Housing Accommodations Request form. A portion of this form must be completed by the student's certifying professional and is the only form that will be accepted for review (ie. business memos, notes on a prescription pad will not be accepted.) For additional information please go to Special Housing Accomodations or contact the Office of Residential Life.

NEW STUDENTS (FRESHMAN/TRANSFER)

Assignments for incoming freshmen and transfer students are made according to the date a student's confirmation deposit is received. A small number of students have been tripled in past years when demand has exceeded available space. It is to an incoming student's advantage to submit the confirmation deposit as early as possible. In addition to the Confirmation Deposit, new students requiring housing must pay a Room Deposit before being assigned to a living space. 

All first year students live in one of three designated freshman residence areas in Asbury, Skeath, or Wesley Halls. The floors are co-ed by wing with an upperclass Resident Advisor (RA) for each wing.  Freshmen are assigned a room by Residential Life staff but may choose a roommate if they wish. Responses from the Housing Agreement will be used to match residents based on expressed preferences.

RETURNING STUDENTS (UPPERCLASS)

A variety of living options are available to upperclass students. Three of the residence halls - Crever, Rich and Williams - consist of two-room suites, which share a bathroom. Single room living with a shared bathroom is offered in Forrest Hall.  Wesley Hall is co-ed by wing and has rooms accomodating 2-4 students. There are special interest (Choice) floors available including Creative Arts, LIFE (Living In a substance Free Environment), Study Intensive, and fraternity or sorority. For qualified students, the College offers several College Apartments and The Commons (apartment style living) within a block of campus.

CHECK IN

Upon arrival, residents will receive room/apartment keys and assess the condition of the assigned room or apartment, using a Room Condition Report (RCR) form or the Apartment Condition Report (ACR). Careful inspection of the room/apartment and furniture before residents move possessions into the space is encouraged since the information included on the RCR or ACR will be used to determine billing (if necessary) when a resident moves out of the room/apartment. Any damage or missing College property not specified on the RCR or ACR will be billed to the resident(s).

CHECK OUT

Whether leaving campus housing or changing rooms, residents must follow all check out procedures. An RA, House Manager or appropriate Residential Life Staff will note any damage and cleanliness issues using the Room Condition Report (RCR) or the Apartment Condition Report (ACR) form that was completed when the resident moved in and will collect keys. The residents signature will verify the condition of the room/apartment and a copy of the RCR or ACR will be issued to the resident. Please note that professional staff personally check rooms/apartments in detail after check out procedures have been completed and may note additional damages at that time. Professional staff determine if charges will be assessed. Please note that failing to follow check out procedures will result in an administrative fine of $50 for improper check out.

Check out procedures include the following:

• Make an appointment with an RA, House Manager or appropriate Residential Life Staff 24 hours before check out.
• Pack and remove belongings. Any personal belongings remaining after a student moves out or withdraws from the College will be disposed of after ten (10) business days or by the close of the semester.
• Clean a portion of the room/bathroom/apartment. All areas must be "broom clean" and all sticky areas thoroughly cleaned.
• Survey the space with an RA, House Manager or or appropriate Residential Life Staff (and roommate(s) if possible)
• Review and sign the RCR or ACR with an RA, House Manager or appropriate Residential Life Staff.
• Turn in room/apartment key.
• Complete a mail forwarding card at the mailroom, if leaving the College.

Failing to complete the check out and/or move out process by not removing belongings in a timely manner will result in administrative fines and possible removal and disposal of possessions.

ROOM CHANGES

Each semester an open room change period is designated by the Office of Residential Life.  Students wishing to make a room change during this period (or any other time of the year) MUST coordinate the process through their RA, House Manager and/or appropriate Residential Life staff.  Unauthorized/undocumented moves are not permitted. 

To move to another hall or room:

• Obtain the approval of the professional staff involved before moving.
• Contact the RA or House Manager for the new room 24 hours before you plan to check in and set an appointment to do so.
• Follow all check in procedures as directed by the Residential Life Office and staff, which includes submitting a new RCR or ACR.

A check out can be considered improper, and a $50 fine levied, if these procedures are not followed.

HOUSING LOTTERY

Each spring the Office of Residential Life conducts a Housing Lottery to allow returning residential students to select their housing for the upcoming academic year. Participation in the housing lottery for future room assignments will depend on payment of an enrollment deposit by an established deadline.  Room selection is determined by lottery numbers which are assigned randomly by a computer program and are grouped according to the number of credit hours earned at the end of the previous fall semester.  Students with the lowest lottery number have priority for placement. Specific lottery information with dates, forms and instructions is distributed via campus e-mail, campus postings and the Residential Life website in advance of the Lottery each spring.

HOUSING AND MEAL PLAN RATES

Room/apartment and board (meal plan) costs are determined each spring for the upcoming academic year. For current cost of attendance, please see the Treasurer's Office webpage.  Room/apartment rent is non-refundable after the first day of classes if you remain an enrolled student. If you withdraw from the College, rent is refunded according to the Lycoming College Withdrawal Refund Policy. 

MEAL PLAN OPTIONS

Resident students must select one of three meal plans. For more information about the meal plan options see Dining Services and for to change a meal plan selection see the Meal Plan Policy.

MAKING PAYMENTS

Residence hall charges will be billed in July. Students who return a completed Housing Agreement after this time may not have these charges appear on their bill, but are still responsible for payment by an established deadline. If a bill is not paid by August 1st, room/apartment assignments may be canceled. This cancellation will not change the Residency Policy. For payment options please contact the Treasurer's Office.