FAQs & Guidelines
Common Housing Guidelines
We maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone living in one of our residence halls with the help of these Housing Rules and Regulations.
Any individual who is not assigned to reside in a specific residential facility room/or apartment area is defined as a guest. All guests to any residence hall, including those who are visiting the lobby, will need to have a photo identification card to sign in (i.e., FAMU ID, driver’s license, passport, military ID, etc.). Residents will be held responsible for the actions of their guests.
Entry by University Housing personnel into your room/apartment is occasionally necessary. While respecting your personal privacy at all times, the University reserves the right to authorize entry into your room or apartment at times when your welfare or the welfare of others is concerned; to ensure proper care, maintenance and safety of the facilities; to make necessary repairs; to complete a preliminary condition report for a room/apartment being vacated; to conduct maintenance and safety inspections; and to investigate violations of University regulations.
Students living in traditional residence halls are required to purchase a student meal plan. Students living in apartment-style facilities are not required to buy a meal plan but may do so if they wish. For information, please visit the Meal Plan section on the FAMU website.
Posting of flyers, announcements, or any other printed or written material must be approved by the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications prior to posting in or around any area of the residence halls. Marketing and Communications Project Request Form
Pranks which result in disturbances or distress to others or cause damage to University or personal property are prohibited. Disciplinary action will be taken against anyone disregarding this regulation.
For reasons of health and safety, propelling devices such as rockets, catapults, slingshots, or any homemade device for the purpose of launching an object is prohibited. Objects may not be thrown into or out of windows.
Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 10 a.m., seven days a week. During the last two weeks of the semester, quiet hours are 24 hours a day. Quiet hours are expected to be observed in parking lots adjacent to residential facilities.
No student shall make unauthorized entry into any University Housing building, office, attic, roof, closets, designated restrooms (traditional halls), or other restricted University Housing facility or area. Violators will be fined.
Any activity that disrupts or obstructs the normal operations of the University Housing and/or infringes upon the rights of other members of the University Housing community, including leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities. Violators will be fined and referred to counseling.
Although custodial workers are employed to keep all public areas and public community bathrooms clean, you are expected to clean your own room, bathroom, and common areas in the apartment. Room inspections are conducted every week. These weekly checks are conducted to maintain the safety and cleanliness of each room/apartment throughout the school year. Inspections will be completed weekly. Failed room inspections will result in a fine and eviction of noncompliant residents for the fourth (4th) failure. There are no re-inspections.
Permanent fixtures and construction are not permitted. All items in the room must be free standing. Modifying electrical wiring is prohibited. Under no circumstances should nails, screws, or wall anchors be used to affix items to walls or ceilings. Installation of ceiling fans is prohibited.
Regular household extension cords, halogen lamps, hot plates, toaster ovens, space heaters, candles, incense, fryers, electric skillets, electric grills, or any potentially hazardous items. view full list of what and what not to bring
View the entire Florida A&M University rules and regulations for the Office of University Housing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
The FAMU Housing Application process is online. This process will allow you to first, apply for housing online through your iRattler account by selecting a term and then agreeing to the terms and conditions of the FAMU Housing Agreement. Next, you will submit your $200 housing advanced payment online through our electronic payment process with a debit/credit card.
Please note: Applications submitted without the $200 advanced payment fee will not be processed. A printable application can be found at FAMU Printable Housing Application.
FOR NEWLY ENROLLED STUDENTS: Before submitting an application, newly admitted students must pay the admission deposit. For more information on this please contact Admissions.
Yes. Some residence halls have classification requirements to qualify for residency. Specific residential halls are available to freshmen, transfer students, upper classmen and graduate students. For a full list of residential halls configurations, please visit Housing Options.
Once the appropriate fees are paid, students will be able to complete the application including selection of facility/room preferences, roommate preferences, and express interest in the University’s Living Learning Community, if desired, using the housing portal. Information regarding our Living Learning Communities can be found at Living Learning Communities. Room assignments will be completed by the Office of University Housing at a future date and students will be notified via email.
You must submit a written request for cancellation using the Housing Cancellation Form.
Please note students who cancel the spring portion of their academic year contract after residing in the residence halls for any part of the fall semester are subject to a contract breakage penalty. This fee does not apply to students who are not enrolling for the spring or who are graduating; notify the Office of University Housing in writing and remove your items within 24 hours of the acceptance of your Cancellation Agreement.
It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Office of University Housing via the Cancellation Form that they are not enrolled during the spring semester. If your cancellation is approved, you will be subjected to cancellation fees as per the Terms and Conditions. If your cancellation request is not supported, you will remain obligated to the Housing Agreement and financially responsible for the entire length of the Housing Agreement. Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting cancellation.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) has an on-campus residency requirement for freshmen and other specific groups of students. Students wishing for accommodations or exemption from the Office of University Housing on–campus residency requirements must submit a Housing Accommodation or Exemption Request with appropriate documentation for review.
Requests for accommodation from students with a documented qualifying medical, physical or psychological disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Students that submit an Accommodation/Exemption Request along with appropriate documentation should allow five (5) business days for the initial review process. Students requesting accommodation based on a disability are also encouraged to register with the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CeDAR). Please review the Housing Accommodations/Exemptions webpage for more information.
Accommodations can be made for Service and Companion Animals. Students with disabilities desiring to use a service animal on campus must contact the Equal Opportunity Programs staff at 674 Gamble Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32307, the telephone number is (850)-599-3076 and the Center for Disability Access and
Resources (CeDAR) staff to register as a student with a documented disability.
No, summer semester operates with limited facilities; therefore, your summer assignment may have already been assigned for the fall semester.
No, summer semester operates with limited facilities; therefore, the facility that you lived in for the spring semester may not be open for summer.
At no financial penalty, residents may request room changes during the first two weeks of each semester. If approved, the move must take place during the third week of the semester and complete within 48 hours of approval. The room change form is available at the front desk of your assigned building or from the main housing office. Residents must understand this is only a request and will be honored at the discretion of the housing department staff and the availability of spaces. Learn more about the process and access the form on the Reassignments & Cancellations page.
No. Because the residence halls are used for summer school, camps, conferences, and under renovations during the summer months, students are not allowed to store any belongings or property on campus during the summer.
Yes. However, if a balance remains after financial aid is dispersed, you are responsible for the balance.
Yes, you may pay in installments provided your balance is paid in full by the fifth day of classes.
Advance payments can be made online or by money order or cashier's check to:
Office of University Housing
1735 Wahnish Way Suite 305
Tallahassee, FL 32307-6000
You may also pay in person with cash, check, money order or credit card at the Cashier's Office located in the CASS Building 1735 Wahnish Way Suite 103. The hours of operation are Monday- Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. The cashier’s office accepts various forms of payment.
Each facility has its own set price based on semester term. For more information about residential prices, please call the Office of University Housing (850) 599-3651
Yes. However, the process is different. You should follow the instructions contained in the most recent release from University Housing. The instructions may differ from term to term.
The Coordinator of Conferences and Guest Services manages all inquiries regarding conferences, camps and orientation housing needs. For assistance, contact Housingcservice@famu.edu or 850-599-8121.
The GSA serves as a liaison between University Housing and residential guests and aids the University Housing staff and summer programs during the summer term.
No. Parents are not permitted to reside in the residential halls with the students.
Disability Services - Orientation participants requiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CeDAR) at (850) 599-3180 two weeks prior to your session.
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