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General Information
If I apply to the University, does that guarantee me housing?
No. The University application and admission process is separate from Fresno State Student Housing’s on-campus living application process. You must apply separately and housing is subject to availability at the time your completed on-campus living application packet is received. Applications are available in March. You are encouraged to submit the completed on-campus living application packet immediately upon receiving it or at least two weeks prior to your preferred arrival date for your best opportunity to receive on-campus living.If I submit my completed on-campus living application packet immediately or within two weeks of my proposed arrival date, am I guaranteed housing?
No. Summer on-campus living space is limited and subject to availability. Note: For the past several summers, we have been able to accommodate summer session on-campus living applicants.Can I live on campus for just the summer?
Yes. Your license agreement is for a specific time period during the summer that corresponds with your enrollment in summer session classes or a university sponsored workshop.How do I sign-up for a meal plan for summer?
Meal plans are available during the summer months through the University Dining Hall. The University Dining Hall is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday-Friday, between the first weekend in June and the first week in August. Operating dates and times are provided in the check-in packet. To buy a meal plan for the summer or for more meal plan questions, please contact Dining Services at 559.278.3904. Summer session students are not required to have a meal plan.Where do Summer Session students live at Fresno State Student Housing?
Subject to bed availability, all summer session residents are assigned to the first floor of Sycamore Hall (subject to change). All rooms are double occupancy. Residents live in fully furnished and air conditioned suites with shared living room, and bathroom. Accommodations include:- Air conditioning is provided in the bedrooms, halls, and throughout the entire complex. Residents are encouraged to conserve energy and set air conditioners to 78 degrees.
- Bedrooms furnished with beds, mattresses, dressers, large desks, file cabinets, chairs, closets and storage spaces
- Living rooms furnished with loveseat, chair, coffee table, bookcase, and microfridge
- Utilities are included (electricity, gas, water, garbage and sewer)
- Microfridge (microwave, refrigerator, freezer) in suite living room
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Fitness Center
- Smoke free suites (Smoking permitted in designated, outdoor areas).
- Mailboxes
- Electronic card operated laundry facilities
- Accessible Information: all room assignments are located on the first floor
What does the phrase “a completed on-campus living application packet” mean?
You must have completely filled out, signed and submitted the following items:- Summer Student Housing License Agreement
- Application
- Emergency Information and Health Insurance Card
- Meningococcal Disease and Information form (freshman only)
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- $150 security deposit
- Submitted full payment of your stay
Can I choose my own roommate or can I talk with the person before I move in?
During the summer there is limited bed space available; therefore, we are not able to accommodate roommate requests or provide contact information prior to move in.When will I find out my room assignment?
Upon receipt of completed application and payment, you will be notified by mail, phone, or fax of space availability. Your room assignment will be provided at check-in.When am I required to submit my health insurance information?
Students living on-campus are required to provide health insurance information no later than two weeks after moving in. See on-campus living application packet for health insurance requirements.If I bring my car where do I park?
Lot P27 is the closest Student/Visitor Parking Lot to Fresno State Student Housing. The cost of the parking permit for summer residents is to be determined. Lot P27 is the only overnight parking available.Room Information
How big are the rooms?
In a residence suite most double occupancy, triple occupancy or large singles in a 2 or 3 bedroom suite are 14 feet by 12 feet 2 inches. Photographs of the rooms are included in the tour section of the website.What should or can I bring?
- Alarm or clock radio
- Sheets (twin extra long)
- Computers
- Hangers
- Extension Cord
- Iron & ironing board
- Surge Protector
- Mirror
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Kleenex
- Paper towels
- All – purpose cleaner/air freshener
- Laundry hamper
- Laundry detergent
How big are the beds/mattresses?
The mattresses are 80” long by 36” wide and take extra long twin sheets or flat twin sheets.Can I bring a refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, TV?
Yes. The refrigerator must be 2.5 cubic feet or less. We do supply a microfridge (compact microwave/freezer/refrigerator combination) to share with your roommates or suitemates. Vacuum cleaners are available for check-out at the Atrium Customer Service desk. A television in the Atrium is available for all residents to use and there is a television in the first floor lobby of each of the community style halls. Free cable hook-up is available in each room; including the suite living rooms. Digital cable convertors are also available through Comcast.What does the term “residence suites” mean?
Residence Suites are two or three bedrooms during the summer months. The roommates and suitemates share a living room and bathroom. Since there is not a common hallway and each suite has a separate entrance, residents have to make a greater effort to meet people and make friends.What is provided in a double occupancy room?
All double occupancy rooms are furnished with:- Bed (extra long twin — 80” x 36” wide)
- 3-drawer dressers
- large desks
- book carrels with task light
- 2-drawer file cabinets
- desk chairs
- closets
- Microfridge (compact microwave, freezer, and refrigerator) in the suite living room
Can I live with someone of the opposite gender?
No. You cannot share the same bedroom with someone of the opposite gender. Suite style halls are gender-designated rooms. However, genders of the opposite sex may live next to each other in their separate rooms.What do I do if I don’t get along with my roommate or I want to change rooms?
Summer session space is very limited and residents are strongly encouraged to talk with their roommate or suitemates to mediate any conflicts. Subject to the approval of the Director of Housing, if a conflict cannot be resolved and there is another bed space available, a $50 processing fee will be assessed by Fresno State Student Housing for each person requesting a room changeCheck-In Information
Where should I go to check-in?
You will check-in at Fresno State Student Housing, 5152 N. Barton Ave, Fresno, CA 93740-8013 at the Atrium Customer Service Desk. If you have not received confirmation of bed space, it is your responsibility to contact Fresno State Student Housing at 800.555.0482 or 559.278.2345 to check on availability.What happens during check-in?
At the Atrium Customer Service Desk, an applicant checks in on their designated arrival date. A Room Condition Report (RCR)is provided along with the room key. Each person checking into a room is responsible for going to the assigned room, recording any damages or missing items, and returning the form to the check-in site within 30 minutes of check-in. Each person is responsible for paying for any damages or missing items that were not recorded on the form when they check out.Should I arrive for check-in even if I haven’t received any correspondence from Fresno State Student Housing advising me of bed availability?
No. If you have not been contacted by Fresno State Student Housing at least one week prior to your arrival, it is your responsibility to immediately call Fresno State Student Housing at 559.278.2345 to check on your application status (complete or incomplete) and bed assignment status (guaranteed bed or bed space not available). We may not have been able to successfully contact you to advise you of your on-campus living application packet status.Payment/Accounting
How much money do I send with my housing applications?
Every applicant must send a $50 non-refundable application fee, $150 for your security deposit, and full payment of the Summer Session room fees. See Summer Session Application Packet for current room fees.What are my financial responsibilities if I apply for and receive on-campus living?
It is important that you read the information included in the on-campus living application packet before you sign the Summer Student Housing License Agreement. There are financial responsibilities that must be met if you apply for Summer Session on-campus living. All summer session residents are responsible for a nightly fee during their summer stay.How much does it cost to live on-campus?
The amount you are charged is a set figure based on your occupancy dates you indicate on the application (fee = $21.50/night, subject to change). While you pay your room fee in advance, you are only paying for the license agreement time period. All Summer Session applicants applying for a room are required to submit the entire room fee with their application.If I submit my payment am I guaranteed a bed?
No, bed assignments are based on the date and time the completed application is received and subject to availability.Why are parents or guardians who pay for their child (or children’s) housing, not permitted to obtain information about their account or general concerns about housing?
According to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, we cannot legally provide student information to anyone other than the student unless a student provides in writing the person or persons we are allowed to discuss their account or general concerns about housing with. A student’s Designated Payor however, is able to know all financial information.Current Residents
General Information
How do I make a payment?
Click here to get detailed information about making a payment: How to Make A PaymentWhat is my address at Fresno State Student Housing?
Your Name (First & Last) 5152 N. Barton Ave. Hall, Room #, Bed Fresno, CA 93740 Example: John Student 5152 N. Barton Ave. Baker 100A Fresno, CA 93740Where do I send outgoing mail?
Inside the Atrium on our mail room door there is a slot to put outgoing mail. Please ask an Atrium Desk Assistant if you need assistance. There is also a post office on campus, located in the bottom floor of the University Student Union (USU).When is the daily mail placed in my Fresno State Student Housing mailbox?
Monday through Friday, no later than 5pm. This excludes all holidays when the post office is closed.How do I find out who my Resident Advisor (RA) is?
During the weekend of opening, your assigned residence hall will have a mandatory hall meeting. During that meeting, you will meet your Resident Advisor for your specific hall. If you arrive after move-in weekend, or miss the mandatory meeting, visit the Atrium Customer Service Desk and they will be able to tell you the name and room number of your Resident Advisor.Am I able to reserve any of the facilities or rooms available at Fresno State Student Housing?
Yes. You must fill out a Facility Reservation Request form, available at the Atrium Customer Service desk. The form then goes to our Assistant Director of Housing for approval. All forms must be submitted at least one business day prior to your event.Does Fresno State Student Housing have a lost & found area?
Yes. Visit the Atrium Customer Service desk for any lost & found items.My cable isn’t working. Do I need to fill out a Facility Service Request (FSR) form?
No. All cable problems must always go through Comcast, not Fresno State Student Housing. To contact Comcast, please call 1-800-856-2374. The phone number that is related to Fresno State Student Housing cable is 559-278-2345.What do I do if I’m not getting along with my roommate or I want to change rooms?
The Residence Life Staff provides roommate mediation meetings or one-on-one meetings with roommates. They can help you learn how to resolve your differences. If you still want to move or you just want to change rooms, you can apply to change rooms by completing the Room Change Application process during specific time periods. For more information, refer to the “Student Housing Handbook and Weekly Planner”. Room changes and swaps are assessed a $50 Processing fee per person, unless otherwise specified.When can packages be picked up?
Package lockers are located in the Student Housing Office. To utilize the electronic lockers, simply enter your Student Housing address as the shipping address when placing an order. When your package is here you will receive a code via text or email that you will enter into the locker system’s key pad. The locker holding your item will pop open and you will be able to access your package. *The system has a built in camera to ensure the security of your package and to make sure it gets to you safely. In the case your item is too large to fit into the locker system, it will be stored in the room to the left of the gold mailboxes in the Student Housing Lobby. You will receive a code to enter into the keypad on the door that allows you access into the package room. *To ensure the protection of yours and others’ property, motion sensored camera surveillance has been installed.When are Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks?
Please visit the Fresno State Calendar for dates.Can I stay in the dorms during Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks?
Yes, residents are allowed to stay within their dorms during breaks. During long breaks like winter break, residents will have to let housing know they are staying.What is the size of the personal safes?
20″ wide x 16″ deep x 9″ tall.Application Questions
How do I cancel my license agreement after I already moved in?
All license agreements are valid for the entire academic year. If you wish to cancel after you have already moved in, you must submit a Petition for Cancellation along with a $50 processing fee. The petition is available from Fresno State Student Housing at our Atrium Customer Service Desk or on our website. If the petition is denied, you will be held to your full contract and the $50 processing fee will be applied toward your housing account. If your petition is approved, you will be assessed an administrative fee of not less than one month’s (30 days) room and board fee. The $50 processing fee, $50 non-refundable application fee and administrative fee will be deducted from any monies submitted. If additional monies are owed, you will be invoiced. If there is a credit balance, the amount will be refunded 3-6 weeks after your cancellation is received.I forgot my username and password for My Student Housing account. How can I find it out?
During business hours, you can call or stop by the Atrium Customer Service Desk and we can look up your information for you. You can also email us for the information at: housing@csufresno.edu. If you call during non-business hours, please leave a message and we will return your call the next business day.Can I live on-campus during the summer?
Yes. On-campus living is available on the first floor of a specific residence suite hall for all Summer Session residents. You may apply and pay separately for Summer Session and it is subject to space availability. Summer applications are available in March for the following summer. For more information, please visit the Summer page on our website.Can I leave my belongings in my room over the summer and return to the same room next year?
No. During the summer, Fresno State Student Housing provides hotel-type accommodations for a variety of educational and athletic groups. The groups use all rooms except Summer Session resident space. Storage of belongings at Fresno State Student Housing is not available.If I want to live at Fresno State Student Housing again next year, when can I apply? Do I receive priority since I am a returning resident?
Our applications become available on October 15th for the following academic year. Returning residents should apply as soon as possible to receive room selection priority. Based on the time and date of your completed application, you will receive an appointment time in April to select your room. If for any reason you miss your appointment time, your room assignment will be completed in June along with the new residents being assigned.Accounting
Where do I make a payment for my housing bill?
The Fresno State Student Housing Accounting Desk is located inside the Atrium. The Accounting Desk is open during business hours, Monday – Friday 8am to 4:45pm. You can still make a payment during non-business hours with our Payment Drop Box.Can I change or remove my Designated Payor any time?
If you are 18 years of age or older, yes. If you are under 18, you cannot remove your Designated Payor, but you can change it. Any resident under the age of 18 is required to have a Designated Payor. If you are over the age of 18, you are able to change or remove your Designated Payor at any time. There is a form available at our Atrium Customer Service Desk. The form must be signed by the resident and their Designated Payor in order for a change to be valid.Dining Hall Information
When is the first meal served when I move in?
Fresno State Student Housing and University Dining Services will host a welcome BBQ on the evening on the Saturday of check-in weekend for all residents and their families at no additional cost. The meal plan will begin on the Sunday of check-in weekend for residents.What are the hours of the Dining Hall and when are the meals served?
Dining hall hours are:- Monday – Friday: 7am to 8pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 10am to 8pm
- Breakfast: 7am to 11am
- Lunch: 11am to 4pm
- Dinner: 4pm to 8pm
- Brunch (Saturday & Sunday only): 10am to 4pm
If I change my meal plan, when will I get a refund or when will my account change?
Applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed and applicants notified whether or not their application was approved or denied. Any increase will be reflected on your next invoice. If there is a credit, it will be applied to your next housing payment or if your account is paid in full, it will be refunded to you/designated payor in three to six weeks. For additional information about changing your meal plan, refer to the “Student Housing Handbook”What if my Fresno State key card is lost/stolen or doesn’t work for my meals?
The key card is valuable and should be treated as a credit card. If you lose or damage it you must replace the key card by doing the following: Contact University Dining Services in order to pick up meal passes and then go to the Bulldog Card Office to get your new card. It is very important that you notify the Bulldog Card Office that you are on a meal plan when you go to replace the card. It costs $10 for a new Bulldog Card. The Bulldog Card Office is open Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and University Dining Services is open Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, except on Holidays. Once you receive your new Bulldog card, make sure to bring it to the Atrium Customer Service Desk so that they can reprogram the key for your room. There is a $15 fee on all reprograms, bringing the total for a lost card to $25.TownePlace Residents
General Information
How do I connect to the wifi?
High speed internet is provided for all TownePlace Suites residents. To log in:- Connect to “Courtyard Guest” and enter your Room #.
Where do I do laundry?
Laundry units are available on premises. Prices are as listed:- 30 minute wash: $1.50
- 30 minute dry: $1.00
Is there a gym?
There is a fully equipped fitness center including cardio machines, free weights, strength equipment, towels, and water fill station.Where do I park my car?
Parking is provided at TownePlace Suites as part of your room packages. Parking is enforced 24 hours a day at all on-campus parking lots. To use any of the available student lots, you can purchase either a $5, or Online via Fresno State Traffic Operations to buy either a fall-only or fall/spring pass. – Purchase your parking permit online through your student portal. – $93 per semester, and $186 for the academic year.How do I get my mail?
All student Housing Residents will have mail & packages sent to the Atrium lobby through Parcel Pending.Your address is: Your Name (First & Last) 5152 N. Barton Ave. TownePlace Suites, Room #, Bed Assignment Fresno, CA 93740Do I still eat at the dining hall?
Breakfast is provided for residents at TownePlace Suites. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the University Dining Hall on campus, or you can use the fully equipped kitchenette in your room to cook.What are the breakfast hours?
- Mon-Fri: 6am-9am
- Sat-Sun: 7am-10am
What are the pool hours?
The pool hours for the on site pool is 9am-9pm.Room Information
Is there a TV in the room?
YesWhat does the room have?
The following are included in the room:- Queen Bed
- Table & Chairs
- TV/Cable/Wi-fi
- Bathroom
- Ironing Board
- Alarm Clock
- Lighting
- AC/Heating
- Fridge/Microwave
What happens if I lose my keycard?
As a TownePlace Suites resident, you will receive a room key card. Ifyou lose your room key or get locked out, you can go to TownePlace Suites Front Desk to get assistance. – If you lose your Fresno State Housing key FOB, visit the Atrium to get assistance.Future Residents
Application Process For On-Campus Living
What is considered a completed on-campus living application packet?
You must have completely filled out, signed and submitted the following documents:-
- Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement
- Application Personal Profile
- Emergency and Health Insurance Information
- Payment Plan Agreement
- Meningococcal Disease and Information Form (Freshman only)
- $50 Non-Refundable Application Fee and $150 Security Deposit
What is the difference between Platinum, Gold and Silver meal plans?
The meal plans are explained below:-
- Platinum Meal Plan: Unlimited meal swipes in the University Dining Hall (UDH) -Weekdays from 7am-8pm and Weekends from 10am-8pm, plus $150 flex cash each semester for use at Dining Services locations around campus. Also includes one meal per week at The Bucket (On-Campus Restaurant).
- Gold Meal Plan: Select 10 meals per week in the UDH, plus $150 flex cash each semester for use at Dining Services locations around campus.
- *Silver Meal Plan: Select 7 meals per week in the UDH, plus $200 flex cash each semester for use at Dining Services locations around campus. (Note: For Returning Residents ONLY. Returning students must qualify for the Silver meal plan in order to obtain it)
When can I apply to live on-campus for the school year?
The application will become available on October 15th.How does my flex cash work?
If you participate in a flex plan, you will receive either $150 each semester (Platinum and Gold) or $200 each semester (Silver) in flex cash for the academic year. Each semester you will receive $150 or $200 on your Bulldog card (Fresno State ID card). The flex cash can be used at all dining services operations. Each flex dollar is equivalent to one dollar and is used in the same way. The Bulldog card acts as a debit card, which carries a dollar value. When dining at the on-campus eateries (such as Panda Express, Subway, Taco Bell, Snack Bar) you will be able to use your Bulldog card to make purchases. The amount of your transaction will then be deducted from the card.Do I have to select a meal plan?
Yes. All undergraduate residents of Fresno State Student Housing must select a meal plan. Graduate students are not required to select a meal plan.What is a Designated Payor?
A designated payor is the party who is financially responsible for payment of your room and board. A parent, guardian or designated payor can complete the designated payor information on Section II of the Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement AND the person must sign the license agreement in the designated payor box. The monthly statements for room and board are mailed directly to the designated payor and the person living on-campus so that payments can be made in a timely manner. A designated payor is required for all applicants under the age of 18. Note: If you are 18 years of age or older, you do not need a designated payor. If this section is not complete, you are held solely responsible for room and board charges.When will I find out my room assignment?
You must have submitted a complete on-campus living application packet in order to receive a bed assignment. Bed assignments begin in June and continue on a weekly basis as space becomes available. If you are assigned, a letter will be mailed or a call made if assignment is. However, it is your responsibility to contact Fresno State Student Housing between August 1-17 by visiting our website www.fresnostatehousing.org or calling 559.278.2345 to check on your application status and bed availability.When am I required to submit my health insurance information?
Students living on-campus are required to provide health insurance information no later than two weeks after moving in. See on-campus living application packet for health insurance requirements.What is the difference between a double and triple occupancy room?
All triple occupancy rooms are located in the suites and are the same size as the double occupancy room – 14 feet by 12 feet 2 inches (approximate). Triple occupancy rooms include:- 3 beds (80” x 36” wide)
- 2 closets & 1 wardrobe closet located in the hallway
- 2 dressers with 3 drawers each
- 3 standard computer desks with desk chairs
What is the difference between community style and residence suites?
Community style halls are built in a way that promotes community development. Each floor has two gender-designated wings. On each wing is a hallway with rooms located across from each other and a common, gender designated bathroom. This is the best way to get to meet people, make friends, and find study partners. There is always something to do either with other residents or by participating in social and educational programs held in these halls. Residence Suites are one, two or three bedrooms. However, there are only a few one bedroom suites. The roommates and suitemates share a living room and bathroom. Since there is not a common hallway and each suite has a separate entrance, residents have to make a greater effort to meet people, make friends, and get involved. Social and educational activities are held and residents go to a central location to participate.General Information
Can I live on-campus for just one semester?
If you arrive in the fall semester, the “Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement” period is for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters). You sign an academic year license agreement and are responsible for all of the Terms and Conditions of the agreement. Exception: If at the conclusion of the fall semester, you-
- Withdraw, graduate, or transfer from Fresno State
- Join the military and are required to report for duty
- Are participating in an approved one semester program and your name is submitted to Fresno State Student Housing by the program’s coordinator prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
Why should I choose to live on-campus rather than live in an off-campus apartment?
The convenience of living on-campus in a community of students who support your academic goals and provides you with an environment that encourages independence separates the on-campus living experience from an off-campus experience. When you move on-campus over 1,100 students will also be moving in and be looking to make friends. When you leave home, you’ll be looking for a new support network – study partners, someone to go to lunch with or the movies and friends to share your new university life with. The Residential Life Staff live on-campus and provide educational and social programs. We also have a 24-hour Atrium Customer Service Desk and a Residential Life Staff member is on-call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. We have many safety features that enhance your living experience. Read through the on-campus living application packet and take a tour (Sign ups available on our web site). If you would like to visit the campus, University Outreach Services provides tours of the campus or both the campus and housing – visit www.gotofresnostate.com or call 559.278.8236 for an appointment. If you are interested in a tour of our residence halls, sign-up on our web site or call 1.800.555.0482 for an appointment.If I apply to the university, does that guarantee me housing?
No. The university application and admission process are separate from Fresno State Student Housing’s on-campus living application process. You must apply separately and housing is subject to availability at the time your completed on-campus living application packet is received. You are encouraged to submit the completed on-campus living application packet immediately upon receiving it for your best opportunity to receive on-campus living.What are Learning Communities?
Learning Communities are available for incoming freshmen that apply with Fresno State Student Housing before May 1, accept Fresno State before May 1 and register for Dog Days before May 1. The first 400 freshmen who meet these requirements will be eligible for the Academic Learning Community program and will be guaranteed three (3) classes for the fall semester.Are pets allowed?
No. The only exception is Aquatic Fish in a 5 gallon or less aquarium.What are some safety features of Fresno State Student Housing?
Safety is a top priority at Fresno State Student Housing and includes the following:-
- Public Safety Assistants (PSAs) who patrol the halls and grounds in late evening/early morning.
- University Police who advise the PSAs, respond to emergencies and are available for residents. An officer patrols Fresno State Student Housing, seven days a week.
- Live-in staff is on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
- Professional staff is on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
- Electronic key card access for the residents
- Hall exterior door and bedroom door
- Escort service through University Police Department
- Customer Service Desk 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (through the academic year)
If I bring my car where do I park?
Lot P27 is the closest Student/Visitor Parking Lot to Fresno State Student Housing. It is the only parking lot that allows overnight parking. You must purchase a University Student/Visitor parking permit ($93 per semester, subject to change). Parking permit information is available on Fresno State’s website.What should I bring with me from home?
Recommended Essentials:-
- Alarm or clock radio
- Sheets (twin extra long)
- Blanket(s)
- Hangers
- Extension cord
- Surge protector
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Laundry hamper
- Laundry detergent
- Renter’s insurance
- Sewing kit
- First aid kit
- Shower gear (shoes and other necessities)
- Towels & washcloths
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- Bathroom mat (suites)
- Camera
- Computer
- Desk light
- Desk supplies
- Forks/knives/spoons (plastic)
- Iron & ironing board
- Mirror
- Paper plates & cups
- Paper towels/all-purpose cleaner/ air freshener
- Pictures/posters- no more than 50% of wall can be covered
- Postage stamps
- Shower caddy
- Stereo
- Swimsuit
- Television
- Television
- Ticky-tac tape or poster putty
- Umbrella
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Are there items I am NOT allowed to bring when I move in?
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- Amplified musical instruments
- Alcohol or alcohol containers (exception: 21 and older)
- Candles and incense
- Cooking appliances (hot plates, toasters, popcorn popper)
- Contact paper
- Controlled substances – illegal use or possession
- Dartboards
- Double-sided tape
- Gambling and Lotteries
- Halogen lamps
- Hookahs
- Immersion heaters
- Lofts
- Microwaves (other than microfridge provided)
- Motorized vehicles or gasoline-powered equipment to store or work on inside your room
- Pets other than aquatic fish (max five gallon tank)
- Posters/hangings (no more than 50% of wall can be covered)
- Waterbeds
- Weapons including but not limited to: firearms, fireworks, ammunition, knives, paintball guns, pellet guns, airsoft guns
- Weights and weightlifting equipment
Can I bring a refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, TV?
Yes. The refrigerator must be 2.5 cubic feet or less. We do supply a microfridge (compact microwave/freezer/refrigerator combination) to share with your roommates or suitemates. Vacuum cleaners are available for check-out at the Atrium Customer Service desk. A television in the Atrium is available for all residents to use and there is a television in the first floor lobby of each of the community style halls. Free cable hook-up is available in each room; including the suite living rooms. Digital cable convertors are also available through Comcast.Do I have to move out during Thanksgiving, Winter, or Spring recess?
No. You can stay during Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring recess; however, since you were not charged for this time period, there is no refund. Meals are not included for the Thanksgiving, Winter, or Spring recesses.Can I live with someone of the opposite gender?
No. You cannot share the same bedroom with someone of the opposite gender. Men live with men, and women live with women. In Baker, Graves, and Homan community style halls, a wing is designated as male or female. However, men and women live within the same building. The bathrooms are gender designated on each wing. Suite style halls are also gender-designated rooms. However, genders of the opposite sex may live next to each other in their separate rooms. Note: Fresno State Student Housing now has gender neutral housing. Please contact 559.278.2345 for more information.Can I talk with my assigned roommate before I move in?
If both you and your roommate check that it is okay to “release phone number” to prospective roommates on the Application Personal Profile, and a roommate has been assigned to you, then the roommate phone number will be included on your room assignment letter.Why are parents or guardians who pay for their child’s housing not permitted to obtain information about their account or other general concerns for housing?
According to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, we cannot legally provide student information to anyone other than the student unless a student provides in writing the person or persons we are allowed to discuss their account or general concerns about housing. If you are the Designated Payor, you are able to find out all financial information from your child’s account.Room Information
Is there internet service in the room?
Yes. The Community Style Halls (Baker, Graves, and Homan) and Suite Style Halls (Aspen, Birch, Cedar, Ponderosa, Sequoia, Sycamore) have free wireless internet in each of the rooms. For other internet inquiries, please contact the campus help desk at 559.278.5000.Do you provide family housing on campus?
Family or couple housing is not available on the Fresno State campus. There are a number of apartments within a one to five mile radius of the Fresno State campus. You can contact a local rental service for apartment information.Why are there so few single rooms available?
One of the purposes of living on campus is to develop a network of students who support each other academically and to make new friends. Living in a double occupancy room provides many opportunities to develop this network and to meet new people. In addition, Fresno State Student Housing wants to provide on-campus living to as many Fresno State students as possible. We have surveyed residents and asked for suggestions on how to increase the number of beds available. The majority of residents responded to reduce the number of singles. Fresno State Student Housing appreciates residents’ understanding as we strive to provide housing to as many Fresno State students as possible.How big are the rooms?
On the “Room Options” page, the approximate dimensions of the rooms are shown on the drawings.-
- In a community style hall, most double or large single occupancy rooms are 15 feet, 10 inches by 11 feet, 2 inches.
- In a residence suite most double occupancy, triple occupancy or large singles in a 2 or 3 bedroom are 14 feet by 12 feet 2 inches.
- All small singles or singles in a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom are approximately 8 feet, 10 inches by 12 feet 2 inches.
What is included in the rooms?
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- Double occupancy rooms are furnished with 2 sets of loft style furniture (Including: extra long twin beds, large desks, book carrels with task light, 3 drawer dressers, 2 drawer file cabinets, 2 desk chairs), closets, wastebaskets, overhead light, carpet, windows with blinds, and a personal safe.
- Residence suite living rooms have a couch, chair, coffee table, and bookcase. There is a microfridge (compact microwave/freezer/refrigerator combination) in the suite living room to share with suitemates and one in every community style room to share with your roommate.
- Single rooms have one set of furniture. You may bring additional furniture for suite living rooms (Ex. chairs, couches).
How big are the beds/mattresses?
The mattresses are 80” long by 36” wide and take extra long twin sheets or flat twin sheets. If you would like to purchase extra-long bedding, please visit Residence Hall Linens.What is the size of the personal safes?
20″ wide x 16″ deep x 9″ tall.Is there an option for Gender Neutral Housing?
Yes! Fresno State Student Housing is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive experience for all students. If you are interested in a gender-inclusive room or the Gender Inclusive Living Experience, we can provide you with a personal and confidential assessment of the available options. To discuss your interest or preferences, please contact Erin Boele, Director of Fresno State Student Housing, by phone (559-278-2345/1-800-555-0482) or by email (housing@csufresno.edu). Our Gender-inclusive housing suite features:-
- Two double rooms (two residents per room)
- Shared bathroom
- Shared living room