1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog

General Information - Housing and Residence Life		 NMSU
Housing

The on-campus living experience is designed to foster personal growth and development. The standards of behavior set by the Department of Housing and Residence Life are intended to comply with and help maintain the academic environment of the university. Specific rules and regulations are set forth in the applicable Housing Contract as well as in the Handbook for Students. On-campus residents are expected to abide by these regulations as well as by all local, state, and federal laws.

Residence Halls. Residence hall rooms are available to students in five separate residential areas. Rooms are designed as double-occupancy suites (two students per room, two rooms share a bath) in all facilities except Rhodes-Garrett-Hamiel, which has some community bath areas. Rooms are fully furnished. The semester's charge includes all utilities and local phone service.

Vista del Monte Apartment Complex. The amenities of apartment living are combined with the convenience of an on-campus location at the Vista del Monte Complex. Individual apartments are designed to accommodate upper class and graduate students in one of three configurations: four-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, and efficiency duplexes. Each apartment occupant has a private bedroom. Apartments are fully furnished. The semester's charge includes all utilities, local phone service and university cable TV.

Student Family Housing. Student family housing is available for students who are married and/or have dependents living with them. Two-story townhouse apartments and single story houses include two bedrooms, a bath, kitchen and living room. All units are unfurnished except for the stove and refrigerator. Washing machine hook-ups are provided in the kitchen. The monthly rent includes all utilities; residents are responsible for telephone and TV cable, if they so desire.

Availability of Units for Students with Disabilities

There are a limited number of specially equipped residence hall rooms, Vista del Monte apartments and family housing units available to students with disabilities (including wheelchair-bound) students who wish to reside in campus housing. These are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis to students who meet the stipulated qualifications for the relevant housing area. Specific needs or requirements (i.e., roll-in showers, special door openers, etc. ) should be discussed with the Housing and Residence Life Office on an individual basis prior to submitting an application.

Application Procedures and Acceptance Policy

In an attempt to make every effort to provide on-campus residents with a safe and secure environment, the Department of Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to deny applications from individuals who have a criminal history, behavior problems which may negatively impact the group living environment, or who have previously been evicted from campus housing at NMSU.

Completed applications for single student housing* should be submitted to the Department of Housing and Residence Life as early as possible, preferably one regular semester in advance. Assignment to a space on campus will be guaranteed for applications received by July 1 (fall term) and November 15 (spring term). Residence hall applications require a prepayment at the time of application; apartment applicants** must submit the prepayment at the time of assignment. Submission of a housing application indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions of the applicable contract. Single student housing contracts are for the full academic year and may not be terminated once occupancy has occurred, except in the case of withdrawal from the university. The Director of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for administering the refund policy.

Assignments are made on the basis of date priority. Every effort will be made to accommodate residence hall and roommate preferences based on the date of application. Single student housing areas open at noon on the Saturday before classes begin. Students who have received an assignment should report to the assigned residential area to check in. Students who do not check into their assigned area by 5 p.m. on the first day of classes will have their assignments cancelled and will forfeit all of their prepayment.

In order to live in the residence halls or the on-campus Greek Complex, students must be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credits. Vista del Monte apartment residents must be enrolled full time.

Completed applications for Student Family Housing** should be submitted to the Department of Housing and Residence Life at least 6 to 8 months in advance. Family Housing occupants are assigned from a waiting list based on the date of application. Family Housing occupancy is month-to-month, with thirty (30) days' notice required to vacate.

*Application procedures for current on-campus residents may differ from those stated above.

**Certain qualifications apply for single student apartment and family housing occupancy. Consult the Housing Office for details.

Food Services

Student meal plans offered on the boarding/dining program are on a voluntary enrollment basis. When a student elects a meal plan, the obligation is incurred for the full semester with no withdrawals or refunds. Students may select one of four plans offered. All meal rates listed are 1995-96 amounts. Meal rates are subject to change.

Plan 1. Three meals per day, Monday through Friday, plus lunch on Saturday and Sunday (17 meals). Estimated cost - $780 per semester.

Plan 2. Three meals per day, Monday through Friday (15 meals). Estimated cost - $665 per semester.

Plan 3. Two meals daily from three served, Monday through Friday, plus lunch on Saturday and Sunday (12 meals). Estimated cost - $696 per semester.

Plan 4. Any ten meals per week, up to three meals per day, Monday through Friday (10 meals). Estimated cost - $581 per semester.

Summer. A two-meal plan, lunch and dinner, is offered Monday through Friday. Estimated cost is $269 per session.

Student I.D. cards serve as the student's dining card and cannot be transferred to others. Meals are not served during university holiday or vacation periods.

A commuter meal plan consisting of 65 meals is available to off-campus students and students living at Vista del Monte apartments or Greek Complex.

The MoneyCard, a prepaid cash card is available for students who wish to avoid carrying cash for food or bookstore purchases. These programs are available through the Auxiliary Services Office.

Dining Facilities

  • Taos Dining Room: serves contract board students; located in Corbett Center

  • Corbett Patio Cafeteria: a la carte; cash basis; features ITZA Pizza; hours are posted

  • Corbett Crossroads Snack Bar: a la carte; cash basis; variety of snack and meal services available; hours are posted

  • Aggie Snack Bar: located in Agriculture Building; hours are posted

  • Tower Flamingo Cafe: located in Memorial Tower; hours are posted

  • Fast Break Trailer: located in library mall

    Student Special Care Policy

    To ensure the safety and well-being of our students, New Mexico State University may, on occasion, require that students receive a particular type of care or treatment (i.e., emergency medical attention, live-in attendants, or vaccinations) as a condition of continued enrollment or eligibility to reside in university-operated housing. When this care or treatment is required by the cognizant university administrator, the student will be obligated to assume any financial responsibility associated with the treatment.

    Furthermore, the university may, on occasion, contact a student's parents, legal guardian, or spouse in cases of extreme emergency, or where a possibility of imminent harm exists. This will occur only when, in the judgment of the appropriate official, the best interests of the student and the university will be served.

    When practical, the university will notify the student, in writing, of the university's intention to undertake the steps authorized by this policy. This decision may be appealed by the student to the Vice President for Student Affairs within 24 hours of notification. The appeal should be in writing and should state clearly the reason why the student objects to the proposed action. The vice president will review the facts in the case and convey the decision to all parties within 48 hours. The vice president's decision shall be final.

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