Residence Life

Residence Life

HSU has a MANDATORY on campus residency requirement. All single, full time students attending the university under age 21 who have completed 59 or fewer hours prior to the first day of classes for the term and are not living with parents or legal guardians within a 60-mile radius of the university are required to live in university housing facilities and participate in a meal plan. Attaining the age requirement does not void contractual agreements made for university housing; provided, however, that a student who will attain the age of 21 prior to the first day of classes for the following spring semester may request a one-semester housing contract/and further provided that a student under 21 who satisfactorily completes 60 or more hours during the first semester may be released from the second semester of the housing contract.  A non-refundable application fee is required before the application can be processed.

A student who is a military veteran with at least two years of service is exempted from these housing requirements.

Students may not be released to live off campus after completing a contractual agreement with the university without approval of the Office of Residence Life. The contract is for a nine month period for the fall and spring semesters.

An accurate address is required of all students at the time of registration. Any change of address should be reported immediately to the Office of Residence Life. Serious disciplinary action may be taken should these rules be violated.

 Daily maid or janitor service is furnished for halls, lounges, and other public areas. Occupants care for their assigned rooms. Regular room inspections will be made by residence hall staff.
 
 The university will not discriminate in the assigning of students to housing on the basis of race, religious affiliation, or national origin.

 The University Residence Life Program plays a vital role in the overall educational development of students. A democratic self governing system exists in each residence hall for the purpose of conducting its own internal affairs and of coordinating many interesting, educational, and entertaining programs.

 Students should make arrangements for housing as early as possible. Make all inquiries concerning housing to the Director of Residence Life.

 Students who are not enrolled in at least 12 hours must secure permission from the Director of Residence Life to live in university housing.