{"id":5380,"date":"2026-10-20T02:19:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T02:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/?page_id=5380"},"modified":"2026-10-20T02:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T02:39:21","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4599 size-large\" alt=\"The Honors Hall Courtyard.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/177\/2025\/10\/Campus-Photos-05.20.25-JM-1010713-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/177\/2025\/10\/Campus-Photos-05.20.25-JM-1010713-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left alignfull wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.498), 42px);\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignfull has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.147), 15px);\">For any other questions or concerns please contact <a href=\"mailto:housing@tarleton.edu\">housing@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-text-color has-tarleton-purple-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-background is-style-wide advgb-dyn-ccd75aa5\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Housing Assignments, Room Changes, and Room Availability<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is my room number to the space I have been assigned to?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When student is assigned or selects a room, the first number is the floor room is located; the letter following the room number is the bedspace or bedroom assigned to that student, example:&nbsp; 1019D would be first floor, \u201cD\u201d bedroom or 330B would be third floor \u201cB\u201d bedspace.  <em>Texan Village Apartments are different &#8211; first number in room number is the Building and second number is the floor, with the letter following the number being the bedroom\/bedspace.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where can I view the room layouts for each residence hall?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can view the different housing options, room layouts, and virtual room tours <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/housing-options\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I change rooms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room change process is available to students after the 12th class day of the semester, for more information, please review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/room-change-process\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/room-change-process\/\">Room Change Process<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I move to a different hall, suite, or apartment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All room change requests are subject to availability and can be made by visiting the Residence Life Office, Monday-Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm after the 12th class day of the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I change roommates?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residence Life does not make recommendations for roommates to move from an assignment they selected or were assigned; the students that want to move from one room\/hall to another is dependent upon their request for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I move into an open space if one becomes available?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room change process is subject to availability and is &#8220;first come first serve&#8221; with no waitlist or holds for a hall\/room preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When are room change requests available?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the 12th class day of each semester, Monday-Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm; please review complete process <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/room-change-process\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/room-change-process\/\">Room Change Process<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do roommate swaps work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students agreeing to swap room\/hall with each other, would both need to visit the Residence Life office or email housing@tarleton.edu individually with agreement to swap spaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Housing Applications and Application Status<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When does the housing application open?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FTIC New Student housing application for Fall 2027-Spring 2028 will open Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:00am. Each academic year, a new application open date will be posted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/incoming-students\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/incoming-students\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where do I complete the housing application?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Housing applications are located in the <a href=\"https:\/\/tarleton.starrezhousing.com\/StarRezPortalX\/Login?returnUrl=%2FStarRezPortalX%2F47B88FE4%2F1%2F1%2FHome-HOME_PAGE%3FUrlToken%3DFE04EA67\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tarleton.starrezhousing.com\/StarRezPortalX\/Login?returnUrl=%2FStarRezPortalX%2F47B88FE4%2F1%2F1%2FHome-HOME_PAGE%3FUrlToken%3DFE04EA67\">Student Housing Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I know if my application been received?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once housing application is complete and housing contract signed, email confirmation is sent to student as well as Message Center on the Student Housing Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I cancel my housing application?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Request to cancel a housing application would need to be sent in email to housing@tarleton.edu; please review Housing Contract Cancellation Charges tab on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/incoming-students\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/incoming-students\/\">New Incoming FTIC Student Housing<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What number am I on the waitlist? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waitlists are for continuing\/transfer students only and can be updated on the housing application on Student Housing Portal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Roommate Selection and Roommate Groups<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I create a roommate group?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If students are looking to be in a roommate group, the group must be completed and verified BEFORE selecting the bedspaces. Roommates cannot be added after a bed space is assigned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I add someone to my roommate group?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roommate groups are completed in the housing application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why can&#8217;t I add additional members to my group?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional members of a roommate group are unable to be added <strong>after <\/strong>a selection has been made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I leave a roommate group?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, however, needs to be completed prior to the housing assignment selection on the student housing portal in the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where do I find my roommate information?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roommate name and campus email can be viewed on Student Housing Portal, Application Summary page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Meal Plans<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where do I find the meal plan I selected?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meal plan information can be found on the completed housing application under Application Summary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I add or change my meal plan? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meal plans can be added anytime during the semester; increasing a meal plan can be requested throughout the semester; lowering a meal plan can only be completed prior to 12th class day of each semester; cancelling a meal plan (for students living off campus) can only be completed prior to 12th class day of each semester, please review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/meal-plan-details\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/meal-plan-details\/\">Meal Plans<\/a> for more detailed information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where can I compare meal plan options? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can view and compare meal plan options <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/meal-plan-details\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are dining dollars? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dining dollars can be used for on-campus dining options\/retail locations. For more information on dining dollars, Texan Bucks, and meals plans, visit our website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/meal-plan-details\/\">here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I remove or cancel my meal plan? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students living off campus that have a meal plan they would like to cancel must email Residence Life office prior to the 12th class day. All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan and would be unable to cancel at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Housing Contracts, Cancellations, and Off-Campus Exemptions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I cancel my current housing assigment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Request to cancel housing assignment must be completed by emailing the Residence Life office at housing@tarleton.edu. There is late cancellation penalty based on the date of cancellation, please review Housing Contract Cancellation Charges <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/incoming-students\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/incoming-students\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I break my housing contract?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students that sign a housing contract and request to break housing contract by moving off campus during the academic year, would be required to buyout the housing contract, please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/policy\/application-policies\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/policy\/application-policies\/\">80% Buyout Process<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What fees apply if I withdraw from?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Withdrawing from the university during the semester, would incur a 10% fee for housing and 10% fee for meal plans; this is indicated in housing contract as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I apply for an off-campus exemption?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Off Campus exemption requests must be completed prior to the start of the academic year (prior to Fall semester); off campus exemption requests can be completed in the middle of an academic year. The Off Campus Exemption form is on <a href=\"https:\/\/tarleton.starrezhousing.com\/StarRezPortalX\/Login?returnUrl=%2FStarRezPortalX%2F47B88FE4%2F1%2F1%2FHome-HOME_PAGE%3FUrlToken%3DFE04EA67\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tarleton.starrezhousing.com\/StarRezPortalX\/Login?returnUrl=%2FStarRezPortalX%2F47B88FE4%2F1%2F1%2FHome-HOME_PAGE%3FUrlToken%3DFE04EA67\">Student Housing Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What documentation is required?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation for Off Campus Exemption is dependent upon which exemption is being requested; please review the Off Campus Exemption Tab <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/incoming-students\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/incoming-students\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I live with my family if they live nearby?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must meet the qualifications listed below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The student currently resides, and will continue to reside, in the established primary residence of a family member (parent, legal guardian, sibling, aunt\/uncle, grandparents) within 45 miles of Tarleton State University\u2019s Stephenville Campus. The proof of residency is to be established 6 months prior to the academic year start date.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Living on Campus<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I bring a pet on campus?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Pets are strictly prohibited in University Housing with the exception of fish in a properly maintained aquarium (no larger than 10 gallons). Aquariums containing anything other than fish are prohibited. Please view our pet policy<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/policy\/living-in-community-policies\/\"> here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I need a housing accomodation, where can I request this? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can request a housing accomodation through the Office of Accessibility Services. Please visit their page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/sas\/housing-accommodations\/\">here <\/a>for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I have a animal I need to bring on campus, how do I request this? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only service animals and approved emotional support animals (ESAs) are allowed in campus housing. For more information about assistance animals, please visit the Accessiblity Services page<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/sas\/assistance-animal-types\/\"> here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I bring my own furniture for my room?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, students can bring their own furniture for their room, however, all furniture provided in the room cannot be removed. Removing university owned furniture is strictly prohibited. For more information on Residence Life policies, please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/policy\/community-standards-residential-policies\/\">Community Standards.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What items am I not allowed to have in my room? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/policy\/\">Residence Life Policies<\/a> for more information on prohibited items and policies created to maintain community safety and well-being for students residing in campus housing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I put in a work order? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can put in a maintenance request through your student housing portal in your MyGateway. Please follow the steps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/maintenance\/\">here.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If I have a questions about a work order I submitted, who can I reach out to?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about a work order, please reach out to your residence hall front desk. They will be able to provide you with updates on your work order and notify your Residence Hall Director of ongoing concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If there is a maintenance emergency such an active water leaks, loss of power, or concerns affecting my immediate safety, what should I do? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact your residence hall on-call number immediately. Residence hall on-call phone mumbers are located on the back of each resident door. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Residence Life Staff<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is a Residential Leader? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residential Leaders are student leaders who live in the halls and ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of the residents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I apply to be a Residential Leader (RL)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residential Leader applications are open from January 11th through January 29th. For more information about the RL application and position, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/rlselection\/\">page.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is a Residence Hall Director (RHD)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residence Hall Directors oversee the day-to-day facility operations, emergency response, and Residential Leader staff of the various residential communities on-campus. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":984,"featured_media":580,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-fullwidth.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5380","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/author\/arousseautarleton-edu\/","display_name":"Rousseau, Adrianna"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 3 days ago","modified":"Updated 3 days ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on October 20, 2026","modified":"Updated on October 20, 2026"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on October 20, 2026 2:19 am","modified":"Updated on October 20, 2026 2:39 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":false,"series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5380","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5380"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5380\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5592,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5380\/revisions\/5592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}