Residence Hall FAQ
Topic Index
Application Process
Cars and Parking
Charges and Billing
Dining Options and Dining Plans
Guests and Visitation
Move in / Move Out
Off Campus
Residence Halls
Room & Roommate Selection / Changes
Special Accommodations
Transfer Students
Work Orders and Maintenance
Other Topics
Application Process
How do I get an application?
Once you have paid your academic deposit, you can complete the housing application and pay the $225 housing deposit online through the housing portal at MyHousing.wvu.edu.
If you have any questions about housing or the application/deposit process, please contact the WVU Housing Assignments Office at wvu-assign@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-2811.
When are housing deposits due?
There is no deadline for the $225.00 deposit on housing. However, assignments are
made on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s important to complete/return
the application/contract and deposit early. As a reminder, this can be done on-line
through the MyHousing portal. The housing application/contract is a legally
binding contract committing you to live in campus housing for the entire academic
year. Deposit money is credited toward your fall term tuition and fees.
Residence Hall Assignment Process
Will I get my deposit back if I do not attend WVU?
If you are not planning on attending WVU, we will refund $125.00 of the housing deposit if we receive your written notification of intent to cancel your contract by May 1 (December 1 for the spring term). After this date, deposits are nonrefundable regardless of when you pay the deposit. Application/contracts can be cancelled if you are not attending WVU by notifying us via your MIX account to WVU-Assign@mail.wvu.edu, or you may use the online cancellation system at https://webapps.sa.wvu.edu/Cancellation/.
Can I sign a housing contract for one semester?
No, unless you are beginning in the spring term. Otherwise, the housing contract
is binding for the entire academic year.
Why do I get an error when I try to apply for housing?
If you haven’t paid your academic deposit you will not be able to start the housing application. About forty-eight hours after paying your academic deposit you can complete the housing application and pay the $225 housing deposit online through the housing portal at MyHousing.wvu.edu. If you have any questions about housing or the application/deposit process, please contact the WVU Housing Assignments Office at wvu-assign@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-2811.
Cars and Parking
Should I bring my car to campus?
Parking on the WVU campus is difficult at best. Due to the limited number of parking
spaces available, we strongly advise you to leave your car at home. Don't worry
WVU and Morgantown have some great options to get you where you need to go.
Check out the links below!
Information on Parking at WVU
Charges and Billing
What are certain charges on my account?
What are the room rates?
There are a variety of room options and rates to choose from. Review the links
below for complete details.
Room and Meal Rates
Residence Halls
Dining Options and Dining Plans
What dining plans are available?
There are several dining plan options for students to choose from. For the the complete
list of dining options review the link below.
Dining Plans
How do I sign up and or change a dining plan?
Students can sign up and or change a dining plan by logging into
mymountaineercard.wvu.edu. Need to make changes to your meal plan? Check out
Dining Service's website for more information.
Select a Dining Plan
Is the dining plan included in the cost of the room?
Because there are different dining options at different rates, the cost of the dining plan is not included in the cost of the room.
Are students living in residence halls required to have a meal plan?
Yes, all students living in WVU residence halls are required to have a dining plan.
Guests and Visitation
Is there a visitation policy?
To help keep our residence hall communities safe and peaceful and to also respect
the rights of community members, there is a guest and visitation policy. To view
this and all residence hall policies, visit the link below.
Community Standards of Conduct
How do I register an overnight guest?
Overnight guests may be registered at the front desk of the residence hall that is
being visited. All guests must show a valid federal, state, or school photo
ID to stay in our residence halls.
Move In / Move Out
Can I live off-campus?
Are there exemptions from living on campus?
There are a few exemptions that must have prior approval. For more information
about this process, visit the link below.
Which residence hall is the nicest?
Each hall has its own individual characteristics and there are a variety of things
to consider when selecting the best place to meet your needs. We strongly recommend
that you visit our campus to look around and see the halls. We also encourage
you to explore the residence halls online and review the amenities, cost, and
locations that would best meet your needs.
Residence Hall Detailed Information
How many people share my bathroom?
There are different bathroom arrangements depending on which hall that you live in.
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Community Style Bathrooms- This is a large bathroom on the floor that multiple students share. These bathrooms are cleaned and maintained daily by custodial staff.
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Suite Style Bathrooms- One bathroom is connected to two or more bedrooms. Typically four residents share this space. Residents are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their bathroom, but custodian staff will clean and check them once every three weeks. The university does provide toilet paper to students. Lincoln Hall and Seneca Hall have suite style bathrooms.
- Pod Style Bathrooms- There are multiple pod bathrooms on the floor that are shared by everyone on the floor. Each bathroom is for a single occupant at a time but it becomes available for anyone when unoccupied. Each bathroom contains a sink, shower, changing area, and toilet. Oakland Hall is the only residence hall with this bathroom configuration.
Room & Roommate Selection / Changes
Roommate selection – how does it work?
How do I know who my roommate is and how do I contact them?
How can I change rooms during the school year?
I have someone who wants to live with me, but I already have a roommate. Can
you swap my current roommate with the person I want to live with?
The Office of Housing and Residence Life makes every effort to accommodate special needs. We work with the Office of Accessibility Services to provide assistance and/or accommodations. Students who are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Accessibility Services, which coordinates services across many different departments.
For disability-related housing needs, please forward documentation and a statement of need to the The Office of Accessibility Services, B20 Stewart Hall, Morgantown, WV 26506. For questions, call 304-293-6700.
The earlier that we are aware of your needs the more successful we will be in accommodating you. Please remember to indicate need on the housing application/contract in the space provided, but do not send the documentation with the application/contract.
Accessible Housing Request Process
Transfer Students
Do I have to live in a residence hall?
Transfer students with fewer than 29 transferable credit hours are required to live on campus.Do the University Apartments count as a residence hall?
University Apartments are not part of the residence hall system. Transfer students with fewer than 29 transferable credit hours are not eligible to live in University Apartments (or any apartment community in the Morgantown area).
Work Orders
What tutoring services are available?
What about refrigerators and microwaves?
What's the weather like in Morgantown?
Can I bring a window AC unit / portable AC unit?
What items can I bring and not bring to the residence hall when I move in?
Can I loft and / or bunk my beds?
Is housing provided over holiday breaks?
Housing during official WVU holiday breaks (Thanksgiving, between fall and spring semesters, and spring break) is available in select halls. Additional information and registration will be available mid-October.
How do I apply to be an Resident Assistant?
RA Application Process