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Overview

Southern Polytechnic State University offers two traditional style residence halls. They are Howell and Norton Hall. Both halls were renovated during the summer of 2005. Both Howell and Norton are conveniently located near academic buildings, the student center, recreation center and minutes away from the dining hall.

Howell and Norton Hall are the home of our First Year Freshman. They are both unique environments. The Residence Halls are the home of the First Year Residential Experience, also known as F.Y.R.E. This program began here at SPSU in 1996. While there may be first year programs on other campuses, our program diverges from most because it focuses more on academic orientation. SPSU has a demanding curriculum and we want our first year students to have the academic perspective that is needed in order to succeed here. There is also a wing in the Residence Halls that is reserved for honor students.

Residence Hall Specifics

The residence halls require an Academic Year Contract. It starts at the beginning of Fall semester and ends at the end of Spring semester.
All residence hall students are required to enroll in a university food service meal plan. The two options available are the 14 meals per week plan or the 19 meals per week plan. The 14 meal plan includes two meals per day plus the weekend. The 19 meal plan includes three meals per day and two meals per day on the weekend.
Full payment for housing and meals is due prior to occupancy for each academic term. Students who are qualified for and who have accepted financial aid may have that aid directly disbursed to cover payments for housing and meals. Any remaining difference after financial aid disbursement must be paid by the deadlines established each term.
Private rooms are not available in the residence halls. Students who have a documented medical condition that requires them to have their own room but does not limit their physical capabilities should plan to live in a university apartment setting that can accommodate their need for privacy without taking space away from another student. Students with physical impairments may apply to live in specially equipped rooms in Howell Hall for this purpose. These are private rooms but may only be used for students who have physical limitations that impair their mobility.
All utilities as well as cable television and high speed internet are covered by the students housing payment.
All residents are required to turn off lights, unplug appliances, empty trashcans, remove perishables from refrigerators, and take home pet fish or plants before semester closings. Locked windows and doors and drawn blinds and drapes will enhance the security of a resident's room during vacation periods. The Department of Housing and Residence Life is not responsible for personal belongings which may be lost, damaged, or stolen. Valuables should be removed from the room by the resident during holiday closings to prevent theft or damage. The housing staff will check all rooms for security.