Questions About Financial Aid?
If you have questions about financial aid, contact the Financial Aid Office, Administration Building, Room 113, (208) 426-1664 or 800 824-7017 or by e-mail: [email protected].
administers housing in seven residence halls located on campus and five apartment complexes located within walking distance from campus. This chapter describes the university housing available at Boise State University, provides cost information for the residence halls and university apartments.
Fair-Housing Policy
Boise State University is an equal-opportunity institution and offers its living accommodations and makes housing assignments without regard to race, color, national origin, or handicap (as provided for in Title VI and Title IX and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
Rules and Regulations
Rules and regulations governing university housing are defined generally in this chapter and more specifically in the Residence Hall & Dining Agreement,
Student Code of Conduct, and online at http://housing.boisestate.edu.
Residence Halls
Residence Life staff creates inclusive, safe, and caring communities where residents make deep connections with each other and the University. With numerous leadership and employment opportunities, you can find your home in University Housing.
Living in a vibrant and diverse community, you will make a variety of friendships while you learn more about different cultures and ideas. Live-in faculty and student staff will challenge you to learn about yourself and others. Altogether, the seven on campus residence halls accommodate approximately 1,500 students. All residence halls have computer Internet access through direct Ethernet connection and are equipped with cable television jacks.
Chaffee Hall is divided into three separate 3-story units; enclosed
corridors connect the units to a common area containing a lounge. Each floor is air-conditioned, has a small informal lounge, study room, bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Typically, two students occupy each double room. The D wing of Chaffee Hall has double rooms with connecting semi-private bathrooms.
John B . Barnes Towers Hall consists of six coed residential floors.
This air-conditioned residence hall is equipped with study lounges, laundry facilities, and a computer lab. Four students occupy each suite with semi-private bathrooms in each room.
Morrison Hall and Driscoll Hall are both coed and nearly identical in
design. Each hall contains single and double rooms, arranged into suites of 7 to 12 students. Preference for Driscoll Hall will be given to students participating in the Honors College.
Keiser Hall and Taylor Hall are suite-style residence halls that
accommodate students in mostly single rooms, arranged in suites of four to eight people that include living rooms and semi-private bathrooms. A computer lab in Keiser Hall is available to all residence hall students.
complex features four bedroom furnished suites, each of which include a living room, shared bathrooms, modern kitchen, dishwasher, and washer/ dryer. High-speed Internet, cable TV, and utilities are provided. Meal plans are optional and are not added unless requested. Residents must be at least 20 years of age, or have upper-division status, or have one year of residence hall experience without conduct issues.
If you wish to stay in a residence hall during semester break, the cost will be in addition to the charges covered by your Residence Hall & Dining Agreement. Meal service is suspended during these times.
How to Apply for Residence Hall Housing
Apply online at http://housing.boisestate.edu. Once the application has been completed, a $225.00 deposit and a $25.00 processing fee will be posted to your Bronco Web account within 48 hours. The deposit charge must be paid before the application can be processed.
Note: The application process to live in university housing is a separate
process from the one to apply for admission to the University. If you apply for housing, it does not constitute acceptance or approval for admission to the University. Nor does being accepted for admission to the University signify that your application for housing had been accepted and approved.
Housing Preferences
If your application for residence hall housing is accepted, Boise State will assign you to a room in one of seven residence halls. In doing so, Boise State will make every effort to accommodate the preferences you have indicated on the application. Room assignment and accommodation of preferences are based on the date your Residence Hall & Dining Agreement is received (including the $250.00 application fee/security deposit). Finally, please note that the preferences you indicate on the Residence Hall & Dining Agreement are not themselves contractually binding, though they will be honored whenever possible.
Cost Information
When the University Housing office accepts your application for housing in one of the residence halls, your contract covers room and board for the full academic year, as well as the costs of cable TV service, Internet, dining plan, and state sales tax. Housing prices also include a non-refundable processing fee of $25. The 2009-2010 prices for housing in the residence halls, along with meal plan options, are available by checking http://housing.boisestate.edu or calling (208) 447-1001.
Note: Students occasionally ask if they can pay a reduced rate for housing if
they omit the meal plan option from the housing contract. However, the economics of on-campus housing require Boise State University to base its charges on both room and board (with the exception of the University Suites).
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Learning Communities at Boise State
Living-Learning Communities provide unique environments where select groups of students share common residential and learning experiences. Based on disciplinary and interdisciplinary themes, Living-Learning
Communities create intentional links between academic, social, and residential experiences.
The Residential College Program — founded in 2004, the Residential
College program provides Boise State students a unique and special opportunity to live and learn with students who share similar academic interests and majors. Each community is facilitated by a faculty member who lives within the residence hall, planning learning outcomes and activities that will benefit a student’s overall academic experience, including earning academic credit for participating. There are five communities with faculty-in-residence: Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, Civic Leadership, Engineering, Health Professions.
First Year Focus — first year students will live together in designated areas
of three different residence halls. Students will be enrolled in University 101, Sociology 101, and an appropriate English course (ENGL 90, 101 or 102). Residency in these communities is based upon enrollment in these courses and completion of the housing application.
Global Village — the Global Village Community is a living-learning
community that is open to any student interested in a multi-cultural experience, regardless of cross-cultural or travel experience. Co-sponsored with the International Programs Office, students will participate in activities to learn more about intercultural communication and other skills. Students earn academic credit for participating.
There are no additional costs associated with Living-Learning Communities. Students in Living-Learning Communities get to know professors and develop strong friendships with other students. Spaces are limited. Apply online at http://housing.boisestate.edu/.
University Apartments
University Housing provides on campus housing for students enrolled at Boise State. The University manages apartment communities that are conducive to meeting the demands of undergraduate students over age 20, families, and graduate students. The university apartments provide an independent lifestyle with a broad range of options and amenities. University Housing employs a dedicated team to manage, offer programming, and support appropriate to our residents’ desire for autonomy.
within walking distance of campus. All apartment complexes have on-site parking (one pass may be purchased through Parking and Transportation Services), playgrounds, and barbecue facilities.
University Heights and University Manor consist of one and two
bedroom apartments. Each unit has a wall-unit air conditioning/heating system, stove, and refrigerator. Coin-operated laundry facilities are located on-site. Tenants are responsible for the cost of electricity. Water, sewer, trash, and Internet are provided.
University Park consists of two and three bedroom apartments. Each
unit has a wall-unit air conditioning/heating system, stove, and refrigerator. Coin-operated laundry facilities are located on-site. Tenants are responsible for the cost of electricity. Water, sewer, trash, and Internet are provided.
University Square consists of two bedroom apartments. Each unit has
central air conditioning/heating, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. Tenants are responsible for the cost of electricity and gas. Water, sewer, trash, basic cable TV, and Internet are provided.
University Village consists of two bedroom apartments. Each unit has
central air conditioning/heating, stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Coin-operated laundry facilities are located on-site. Tenants are responsible for the cost of electricity and gas. Water, sewer, trash, and wireless Internet are provided.
Applying to Rent an Apartment
Apply online at http://housing.boisestate.edu. The application requires a $25.00 non-refundable processing fee. Once an apartment offer has been made and accepted, a $225.00 non-refundable reservation fee will need to be paid within 72 hours. The reservation fee will be converted to the security deposit at the lease signing.
Eligibility
Boise State University apartments are reserved for undergraduate students enrolled in 8 credits or more and graduate students enrolled in 6 credits or more. In addition, students must meet one of the following requirements: be at least 20 years of age, have sophomore status, have prior Boise State residence hall experience (two consecutive semesters), or be a head of household with dependents.
Cost Information
The 2009-2010 apartment rates are available at http://housing.boisestate.edu or by calling the Apartment Office at (208) 447-1002.
Questions About University Housing?
If you have any questions about University Housing, contact the University Housing office, Chaffee Hall, (208) 447-1001 or online at http://housing.boisestate.edu.
to help students obtain the maximum benefit from their university experience; most are free for currently enrolled students. Described below, these services, programs, and activities are grouped alphabetically in the following categories:
Academic •
Health, Wellness and Counseling Services •
Student Activities •
Other Student Services •
Academic Programs and Services
The following services are available to students seeking assistance with academic matters, from improving their writing, reading, and study skills to planning for a career.
Advising and Academic Enhancement If you are currently enrolled but have not yet selected a major, work with an advisor in Advising and Academic Enhancement (go to http://academicsupport.boisestate.edu for location), (208) 426-4049 for assistance in selecting courses, meeting general university requirements, and exploring academic opportunities.