Office of Housing and Residence Life @ Mason

Guaranteed Housing List Information

April 21, 2011

Why are students on the Guaranteed Housing List?

As we have increased the number of students that live on-campus as freshmen and improved the on-campus community, more students wanted to remain in housing as upperclassmen.  We have received a record number of applications for the 2011/2012 academic year, and we temporarily reached capacity.  Students that are on the Guaranteed Housing List are GUARANTEED housing for the 2011/2012 academic year.  They will receive their assignment during the remainder of the Spring 2011 semester and throughout the summer.

How will students know what is happening and when will they receive their assignment?

We will begin assigning the Guaranteed Housing List on April 25, 2011 and will continue to do so throughout the summer. We will be sending regular updates to students on the Guaranteed Housing List, via email and postings on our website, updating them to their status on the Guaranteed Housing List.

What is being done to ensure there is enough space available?

Historically, our office processes several hundred cancellations over the summer from students whose plans change.  The spaces that open from this process have previously been enough to cover demand from the Guaranteed Housing list.

Additionally, Mason is in the process of negotiating leases at a number of apartment complexes in our area.  This will accelerate the Guaranteed Housing List assignment process and provide an enhanced range of options for our students.  More details about this option will be available in the coming weeks.  We appreciate your patience as we firm up the details!

• The majority of available units will be two and three bedroom double occupancy apartments (4 or 6 to a unit) with full kitchens, basic furnishings provided, utilities and cable included in the cost, and close to campus with CUE bus service.  These properties include other great on-site amenities including quality community rooms, fitness facilities, outdoor recreational options (including pools), parking and more.
• Students who elect to live in these apartments will be assigned to available spaces with other Mason students. Priority will be given to groups of students that can fill entire units.  This option will be available both to students on the Guaranteed Housing list and to students who selected on-campus but see these apartments as a better fit for their needs.
• The Office of Housing and Residence Life will provide on-site staff.

Entry Filed under: Housing Selection 2011-2012. Posted in  Housing Selection 2011-2012 .