F.A.T.S. Knows!
Thinking of living in residence next term? We asked the helpful residence staff for their Most Popular Questions:
How do I apply to live in Residence?
Apply anytime with the online application at www.fanshawec.ca/residence. Just put all the necessary information in the correct fields and send it back to us. If you don't have internet access, we can send the application form to you by mail. Call us at 519.452.4440 ext. 5000, give us your current mailing address, and we'll be happy to send it out.
When is the deadline for applications?
Applications for residence are due April 13, 2007. Applications received after the deadline automatically go on the waitlist. On April 14, 2007, we mail acceptance offers and waitlist letters. You must confirm your spot on or before May 9, 2007 with a $250.00 security deposit payment.
When is the deadline for cancellation without financial penalty?
You must notify the residence on or before July 4, 2007, if you want to retract your acceptance without incurring a financial penalty. If you retract your acceptance after this date, you'll be subject to a $150 administration fee. You'll incur additional costs if another student doesn't take your space.
How does the lottery system work?
Each student has the same opportunity to live in residence. We draw names randomly until each student has been assigned a place. The first 690 names we draw are offered accommodations in residence for the coming academic year. If you are not formally offered a space in residence, you remain on the waitlist in order of the date we received your application. On April 14, 2007 the lottery is held to determine acceptance into Residence.
Can you pick your roommates? Building? Room?
Building and room assignments are done randomly for all students except for those who need barrier free suites. We try to match roommates in a more systematic fashion. Once you have accepted an offer of residence you'll be sent a package with a personality profile to help match you with someone else. You can request a specific roommate, but the roommate you request must have also accepted an offer of residence and must agree to be your roommate as well. We won't match roommates if both parties don't request to live together. We do our best to accommodate all requests, but we can't guarantee that all requests will be met.
How are roommates matched up?
We'll ask you to complete a personality profile to help us determine compatibility when pairing roommates. It's very important that you (and not your parent, sibling, or friend) fill out the profile. We need your answers! Be as honest as possible when filling out your answers so that roommate conflicts may be avoided.
Will I be able to see a room?
Absolutely! We can show a suite anytime from May to August. Before May 1, 2007 call the Residence Office at 519.452.4440 to arrange a tour.
How much does it cost to live in residence? What does that include?
It costs $6250.00 to live in residence from September to April. This figure includes the following:
- Heat, hydro, local telephone service, internet access, cable
- Weekly housekeeping
- $250.00 security/damage deposit (will be refunded after the student has vacated his/her room and an inspection has been conducted.)
- $1000.00 mandatory meal plan
How does the meal plan work?
The $1,000 meal plan is mandatory for all residents and is activated and used with their student ID card. Residents can use it to buy items from venders across campus, including Tim Horton's, Pizza Pizza, Harvey's, Mr. Sub, the Outback Shack, and the OASIS.
When can I move in?
Once you've accepted an offer, you may begin moving in on September 1, 2007. If you want to move in before then, you can do so at an additional charge of $25 per night (subject to availability).
I didn't get into residence! What other housing options are available? Where should I start looking?
Check the Fanshawe College web link to off campus housing: www.fanshawec.on.ca/housing or call the Housing Office at 519.452.4282.
Important Dates
Next installment for your payment plan?
January 26 — pay half of your outstanding balance. The remainder is due February 28. Check WebAdvisor to see what fees are outstanding.
Appeal an academic decision or fees?
January 31 - the last date to appeal a grade or academic decision, or your fees, for Fall 2006.
Apply to a college program and get equal consideration?
February 1 — some programs are so popular they are closed after this date.
February 26 — March 2
Office of the Registrar
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This column is a Student Success Initiative sponsored by Counselling and Student Life Services, Financial Aid and the Office of the Registrar.
