Welcome to Residence Life at WVU Tech
Academic Year 2009-2010
We are nearing mid-semester for the Spring 2010 semester. Don’t forget to use the tutors in your academic departments or Student Support Services if you feel you are getting behind.
Please be aware that the WVU Tech Housing Deposit for the 2010-2011 academic year has been raised to $150. Apply for housing now! Sign up for specific rooms in the HMS system starts February 8. See complete dates at bottom of this page.
We have added a NEWS page to the web site. See the link on the left. The monthly newsletters will be posted to that page, as well as, general news from the Residence Life office. Check it weekly to keep up with the news at Tech.
APPLICATION FOR 2010-2011 HOUSING
This is for ALL STUDENTS planning to live on campus for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Once you have been admitted to WVU Tech, you can complete the housing application and pay the $150 housing deposit online through the STAR Information System, accessible through your MIX account. In addition to the application and deposit, you will select your meal plan and indicate your three residence hall preferences. To complete your housing application and pay your housing deposit online:
1. Sign into Mountaineer Information Xpress (MIX) at mix.wvu.edu using your MIX ID and password. (You should have already received instructions in a letter for using the MIX account. You can call Admissions and Records at WVU, 304-293-2121 to have your password reset.)
2. Click on the “STAR” tab.
3. Click on the “Star Information System” link.
4. Click on “Student, Financial Aid, and Housing” link.
5. Click on “Housing” link.
6. Click on “Housing Application” link to complete the application and pay the deposit OR click on “Pay Housing Deposit” link if you have previously submitted the Housing Application.
As a reminder, you must complete your housing application before the system will allow you to pay your housing deposit ($150).
You can also request a paper Housing application through the STAR Information System. Follow the same steps as above. For item 6) click on “Request Paper Application” and submit. One will be mailed to your Permanent Home address. Complete the paper application and mail it in with your housing deposit.
RETURNING TECH STUDENTS should apply by early February.
If you have any questions about housing or the application/deposit process, or do not have internet access, please contact the WVU Tech Residence Life Office at Tech-Housing@mail.wvu.edu: or (304) 442-3183 to request a paper application.
APPLICATION FOR SUMMER 2010
Summer Applications will not be using the on-line system. We will use paper contracts which you can print out now. Use the link on the left, Summer Housing Application. The Housing deposit will be $150 starting in the Summer 2010. If you have a housing deposit on file for Fall 2010, you do not need one for the summer. Please contact the WVU Tech Residence Life Office at Tech-Housing@mail.wvu.edu: or (304) 442-3183 if you have any questions.
GENERAL HOUSING TIMETABLE
1. Housing contracts accepted year round. You must be admitted to WVU Tech
2. January – February – current resident students fill out contracts and pay deposits for the next fall online.
3. February – Students use HMS system to choose fall rooms.Room assignments are posted to MIX immediately.
Returning students – opens February 8
New students that applied before Jan 15 opens February 22
New students that applied after Jan 15 opens March 1
4. July 1 – Fall bills are sent. Last day to cancel fall housing (in writing) and get refund of deposit.
5. August (early) – Residence Halls open for Tech sport pre-season camps.
6. August (middle) – Residence halls open.
7. September – begin accepting Spring applications
8. November 20 – last day to cancel spring housing
9. December 1 – Spring bills are sent
10. Early January – Residence Halls open for spring semester
