Current On-Campus Residents
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I receive my mail?
If you are living in a residence hall, your mail is delivered to the Tarleton Post Office located in the Barry B. Thompson Student Center (T.S.C.). Specific mailbox numbers are assigned by the Tarleton Post Office. Please visit the T.S.C. to receive your T-box number and your mailbox key when you arrive on campus. The Tarleton Post Office is an approved postal delivery location and you can receive your overnight letters and/or packages with your T-box address.

How can I make long distance phone calls?
Long distance calls may be placed by using a long distance service of your choice via calling card.

Are there laundry services available?
Laundry facilities are within or adjacent to every residence hall and apartment complex. We encourage the use of Texan Bucks to operate the machines.

What technology options are available?
All residence halls and apartments have ethernet connection and cable television services available.

May I cook in my room?
Your room is equipped with a microwave and you can prepare snacks or meals that are microwavable.  Hunewell, Hunewell Annex, Gough and Moody have a kitchen off the women's lobby that is available for the resident's use. Texan Village apartments have a full kitchen (i.e., refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher and microwave) in each apartment.

Do I have to eat in the dining hall?
Eating on campus is a terrific way to stay connected with friends, grab a quick bite between classes, and get good tasting food! All on-campus students living in the residence halls will be required to have a minimum 10-meal plan. For further information about meal plans and dining hours contact Dining Services.

May I have visitors in my room?
You may have guests in your room during specified visitation hours. All residence halls have visitation hours from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 24 hour visitation on Friday and Saturday. Apartment visitation can not exceed three nights per month.

What if my roommate and I don't get along?
College is a time of new growth and discovery. During the beginning of each semester a Residential Leader will visit with you and your roommates to complete a Community Living Agreement so that you can proactively discuss your living environment prior to experiencing conflict. If conflicts arise, we encourage roommates to communicate their concerns with each other. However, we also acknowledge that there are times when a neutral perspective, such as from a Residential Leader, helps in the mediation process. Residential Coordinators are professional staff members who oversee conflicts needing more attention, and are trained in conflict resolution and low-level mediation. They can also facilitate room changes, if needed.

What if I do not go home during the holidays?
All residence halls are closed during each Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break. Apartment housing remains open during all of these breaks. If you need housing during one or more of these breaks, please notify your Residential Coordinator so you can be reassigned (based on availablity) to one of these facilities. Be aware that many on-campus services (such as dining halls and Health Services) are closed during breaks/holidays as well.

How do I cancel my residence hall assignment for the spring semester?
Prior to making the decision to move out of the residence halls for the spring, please carefully read your housing contract which lists reasons for spring cancellations. If you do not meet those exemptions (withdrawal or graduation, marriage as evidenced by a marriage license, study abroad, student teaching), you will be responsible for the remainder of your 9-month housing contract. Please stop by the Residential Living & Learning Office by December 15, 2007 to avoid additional fees.

Is there a spring cancellation deadline?
Yes. Cancellation for the spring 2008 semester that meets the approved exception criteria must be filed with Residential Living & Learning by December 15, 2007 to avoid losing your deposit or incurring additional penalties.

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