2021-2022 Returning Student Room Selection FAQ

General Questions

Will the residence halls return to normal pre-COVID occupancy?

Yes. As of now, residence halls will return to their normal occupancy.

Deposit Questions

How do I submit my Housing Deposit?

The $200 Housing Deposit can be paid online, using a credit/debit card or electronic check. Visit http://mville.edu/myaccount to pay the deposit. To submit the deposit, please follow the instructions below.

1. Log in to http://mville.edu/myaccount
2. Select “Deposits” from the Menu.
   Be sure to click Deposits. Do not click "Make a payment" on the homepage.
3. Select the Fall 2021 Term and Housing Deposit
4. Follow the onscreen prompts to submit the deposit.

What if I change my mind? Is the deposit refundable?

The housing deposit is non-refundable.

Can I pay the deposit in person?

Absolutely! Visit Student Accounts in the Reid Castle to pay in person.

I'm expecting a refund/credit, can I use that to pay my deposit?

You must first withdraw the refund/credit and follow the normal process to submit a deposit, please contact Student Accounts for more information.

Application Questions

Where do I fill out the housing application?

The Housing Application can be completed at http://mville.edu/myhousing Log-in using your MVille credentials (same as WebAdvisor). The application can be found by clicking the menu ";" button.

Can I complete the housing application for the Fall Semester and later decide to commute for the Spring?

The housing application and housing agreement is a legally binding agreement for the entire academic year.

I am in need of a medical accommodation (air conditioner, Emotional Support Animal, single room,etc.) due to a disablility.

You must submit a Residential Accommodations Application. Click here to be directed to the application. Please note: a doctor's note alone is not sufficient for an Air Conditioning Accommodation.

 

Room Selection Questions

When is Room Selection?

Room Selection occurs on Friday, April 30, Saturday, May 1, and Monday, May 3

Why are there three days of Room Selection? Can I select my room on any of the days?

Must Fill Suite Selection (Friday, April 30, 2021 beginning at 2:00pm) 
During this process, roommate groups of 2, 3, 4 or 6, must fill the entire suite  (both bedrooms in Founder's Hall, all 4 Bedrooms in Dammann Hall & Tenney Hall). In the case that there is not an a suite for your group size, you will need to reconfigure your roommate group on myHousing. Please make sure to have an alternative plan for your roommate group.

Groups must fill all bedrooms in the suite. 

The remaining suites, not selected at the end of Must Fill Suite Selection, will be broken up into bedrooms for the next phase of selection.

Must Fill Bedroom Selection (Saturday, May 1, 2021 beginning at 11:00am)

Students will receive new group selection times in the evening on Friday, April 30.

During this process, roommate groups must fill the bedroom within the suite. In the case that there is not an suite for your group size, you will need to reconfigure your roommate group through myHousing. Please make sure to have an alternative plan for your roommate group.

Groups must fill an entire bedroom, but do not have to fill the entire suite.

The remaining bedrooms not selected at the end of Must Fill Bedroom Selection, will be broken up into individual beds.

Individual Bed Selection (Monday, May 3, 2020 beginning at 11:00am)

Students will receive new room selection times in the evening on Saturday, May 1.

During this process, students select as individuals, and all roommate pairs will be separated

What does Must Fill Suite Selection mean?

Full Suite Selection occurs on March 27th. During this phase of selection students are required to fill all bed spaces within a suite. A suite, for the purposes of room selection, refers to all spaces in Dammann Hall, Founder's Hall, and Tenney Hall.

What is Must Fill Bedroom Selection?

During this process, roommate groups must fill the bedroom within the suite. In the case that there is not an suite for your group size, you will need to reconfigure your roommate group through myHousing. Please make sure to have an alternative plan for your roommate group. Groups must fill an entire bedroom, but do not have to fill the entire suite.

What is Individual Bed Selection?

During this process, students select as individuals, and all roommate pairs will be separated. During this phase, you may not know your roommate is until after selection. Students should select in this phase if they wish to place themselves in a random space.

Suites? I thought the Suites are Dammann & Tenney?

For the purposes of Room Selection, all upperclass residence halls (Dammann, Tenney, & Founder's) are described as "suites".

I want a single. How do I pick a single?

There are a finite number of singles available for Room Selection. The best way to select a single, is to form a full group (2 or 3 to live in Founder's Hall or 4 or 6 for Dammann & Tenney Hall) and select during Must Fill Suite Selection. Students must discuss with their roommate groups how they would like to configure their spaces.

Roommate Selection Questions

How do I select roommates?

Roommate Selection occurs from April 16, 2020 - April 27, 2021. Roommate Selection Occurs in MyHousing.

How many roommates can I select?

You are able to form a roommate group of 2, 3, 4 or 6 to participate in Full Suite Selection.