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DeVry
Student Housing
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do
I Sign Up For DeVry Housing?
To sign
up for DeVry Housing complete and return the Housing
Reservation Form along with your $150 deposit to the Housing
Department before the deadline date. The Mailing Address is:
DeVry University
Housing Department
4800 Regent Blvd
Irving, TX 75063
Do I Have
To Pay A Deposit?
To reserve
your space in DeVry housing, you must submit a $150 deposit
before the deadline date. This deposit will be used to hold
your housing space and help to ensure that you keep your apartment
in acceptable condition.
Is My Deposit
Refundable?
Your deposit
is refundable under the following conditions:
- When
you send written notification canceling your reservation postmarked
by the deadline date.
- If you
are not accepted for admission to DeVry.
- When
you move out of housing, if you have met all terms of the
agreement and there are no outstanding charges or balances
due.
What if
I Miss the Reservation Deadline or Apply for Admission to DeVry
After That Date?
You may
still make your reservation however:
- A $25
late fee will be charged to your account and should be included
with your deposit of $150 (Total of $175)
- We may
not be able to accommodate your roommate preference and special
requests.
- While
every attempt will be made to have your space ready by registration,
we can not guarantee this for late registration.
Assignments
will be made on a first come first serve basis, as space is
available.
How Long
Does The Housing Agreement Last?
The DeVry
Housing Agreement last for 1 academic semester. You will have
to sign a Housing Agreement for every semester you stay in housing.
Can I Choose
My Roommates?
The DeVry
Housing staff makes all roommate assignments. The Housing staff
will make every effort to place you with students who are similar
to you in age, program of study, and smoking preference. While
the Housing Staff will make every effort to honor each roommate
request, they can not guarantee placement. If you wish to request
to have a specific roommate you must list that person on every
form and that person must list you on their forms.
When Can
I Move In?
If your
reservation was received on time, you may move in on:
Thursday,
March 8, 2007 from 10:30am - 3:00pm
OR
Friday, March 9, 2007 from 10:30am - 2:00pm
The moves
in dates are subject to change. A confirmation letter will be
sent to students who are accepted into the housing program.
This letter will include a confirmed move in date.
If you cannot
move in during the scheduled times, please contact the Housing
Department at (800) 633-3879 ext. 9386 to make special arrangements.
Any reservation
not claimed by Friday, March 9, 2007 at 2:00pm will be canceled.
Deposits will not be refunded in this case. If you are unable
to move in at the designated times, please contact the DeVry
Housing Office to make special arrangements.
How Much
Money Do I Need To Bring When I Arrive?
Students
planning to live in housing should bring at a minimum of $750
for the first and last months' rent. This payment must be made
before students move in or on the day of move in. Traveler's
checks are a good method of bringing money to school, as many
banks will not cash out-of-town checks or money orders.
What Furniture
Is Provided?
DeVry Housing
provides the following furniture:
- Bedroom
Furniture: twin beds, dressers, lamps, and night stands
- Dining
Furniture: table and chairs
- Living
Room Furniture: couch, coffee table, end table, and lamps
What Should
I Bring With Me to Live in the Apartments of DeVry Housing?
It is a
good idea to just bring the essentials until you have a chance
to meet your roommates and decide who can contribute what to
your living environment.
You May
Bring:
Alarm Clock, Dishes, Microwave, Shower Curtain, Bath Towels,
Iron, Pillows, Stereo (with headphones), Blankets, Ironing Board,
Plants, Television, Food, Kitchen Utensils, Posters, Toilet
Paper, Cleaning Supplies, Locking Trunk, Pots & Pans, Twin
Size Bedding.
You May
Not Bring:
Alcohol, Fireworks, Narcotics, Expensive, Jewelry, Large Stereo
Speakers, Pets, Weapons/Large Knives, Too Much Stuff!
Are There
Any Activities I Can Get Involved With?
DeVry Housing
has numerous housing activities such as game nights, pizza parties,
bowling, movies, skating, sports events, etc.
What if
I Need Help While Living in DeVry Housing?
When you
have questions, members of the DeVry Housing staff are ready
to help you find the answers. Your Resident Assistant (RA) is
one of the first people on the housing staff that you will meet.
RAs are fellow students who are familiar with local and campus
resources and act as a liaison for housing students. Housing
staff are also available to lend assistance when needed, enforce
school policies, and plan recreational activities.
The Housing Staff is located in Student Central and they are available for walk-in appointments during
housing hours.
What If
I Do Not Want to Participate in DeVry Housing?
DeVry offers
a free referral service to those students who do not wish to
live in Student Housing. A free apartment locator service and
brochures are available in Student Central to help you find the right apartment.
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