Housing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Choose from three campus managed housing options:

"All residence halls are non-smoking."

How do I obtain a housing application and rate sheet?

1. Email phillips_l@hocking.edu
2. On-line
3. Stop by the Housing office Oakley 210.
4. Request form by mail

Attn: Housing Hocking College
3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville  OH  45764

5. Call the Housing Office  740-753-6175

There is a required fee of $130 for each application. Financial Aid cannot be used to cover this fee.

Deadline dates for room amount to be paid In full

Fall = July 1
Winter = December 1
Spring = March 1
Summer = June 1

* If applying after deadline date, application and room amount to be paid In full with completed application.

How soon will I know if I have been accepted?

A letter will be sent to you confirming the receipt of the application, stating the status and the next step.

Fall quarter -- A packet will be mailed to you in May, stating the Hall and type of room assigned, the amount owed and the deadline to mail your payment.  The packet will also include information on the Meal Plan and a Linen option.

Summer, Winter & Spring -- Upon receipt of your application/contract form, a letter will be mailed to you stating the Hall and type of room assigned, the amount owed and the deadline to mail your payment.

What is the term of the contract?

Summer quarter -- The contract is limited to Summer I, Summer II, or both.

Fall quarter -- The contract covers from Fall through Spring quarter (inform the Housing office prior to the start of Fall quarter if you are graduating or enrolled in a one quarter program which prohibits you to fulfill the term of the contract).

Winter quarter -- The contract Winter and Spring quarters

Spring quarter -- The contract covers Spring quarter ONLY

Payment Plan

There is NO Payment Plan option.  Payment in full must be paid by the deadline date. 

Office to Contact

• On Campus Housing Application & Payment Information
  740-753-6175
• On Campus Facility/Room Information
  740-753-6175

Quarter of Application

Indicate the quarter and year you will begin residence at the College housing facility:

If you check Summer -- this will only cover Summer quarter; indicate if Summer I or II or both)

If you check Fall -- this will cover Fall, Winter & Spring quarters (3 quarters)

If you check Winter - this will cover Winter & Spring quarters (2 quarters)

If you check Spring - this will cover Spring Quarter only (1 quarter)

Inform the housing office if you are graduating (indicate the quarter) or if you are enrolled in a 1 quarter program.

Housing Options: (All on campus facilities are now non-smoking)

Hocking Heights -- doubles are limited; more triples available

Summit On The River -- 1 male triple room; 1 female triple room; remainder are doubles; disabled rooms for students are also available; most rooms have lofted beds.

Sycamore Hall -- Doubles and triples available.

Roommate Assignment

Your request (on application) provided all deadlines have been observed by all parties

• Smoking/Non Smoking
• Technology

Parking

Hocking Heights -- 130 Reserved Spaces Available ( $35.00 per quarter)*

Summit On The River  & Sycamore Hall -- Parking available at no extra cost

*   Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Acceptance for Housing

• You must be accepted to the College before your Housing application can be processed
• Accommodations are available to registered, full-time students (12+ credit hours/quarter)
• The contract is binding for the entire Academic Year (Fall through Spring); Summer is separate.
• Any change in your housing status or cancellation must be communicated to our office in writing.

Deposit Refund

• $100.00 room deposit is refundable only if student cancels before due date
• Student has fulfilled the entire academic year housing contract (Fall to Spring)

Application

• Application must be signed by the applicant; parent/guardian signature is required if applicant is below 18 years of age. If older than 18 years of age and parent/guardian signs contract - contract is considered valid.

Financial Aid/3rd Party

Only if the full amount will cover both housing and tuition fees and is awaiting release by the deadline date; if no award(s) is determined by deadline date, a payment is required or your space will be assigned to the next person on the waiting list. Check with the Financial Aid office at 740-753-7061 for verification. Application received after the payment due dates will be processed on a first come-first pay basis.

Payment

• Make checks payable to: Hocking College
• Mail to:
  Attn: Housing Office 
  Hocking College
  3301 Hocking Parkway
  Nelsonville  OH  45764

What is available Off Campus?

• Privately owned apartments, houses, and trailers located between 1 and 5 miles from Hocking College.

How do I obtain information on what is available for Off Campus?

On-Line: www.hocking.edu/housing/housing-off_campus.htm

You will need to contact the landlords listed on an individual basis.   Hocking College is not responsible for any agreement between the student and the landlord.