In relation to the other Missouri S&T residence halls, what it cost to live in theResidentialCollege?
For most students, the combined room and board costs associated with living in theResidentialCollegewill range from 12% to 25% more than the cost of the other Missouri S&T residence halls. Since variables in room preferences and meal plan options will affect each students cost, students are encouraged to look at the 2006-07 room and board rates and make a determination as to the plans that best suit them.   

The following are some illustrations of room/board rate packages that make some comparisons:

Are the student room floors carpeted?
Yes, except for in the bathrooms, all the living areas and bedrooms are carpeted.

Can students build lofts?
No. The reason for the loft restriction is that theResidentialCollegebuilding is being planned to be used extensively in the summer. Loft construction puts considerable wear on the room components making it difficult to refurbish. As an alternative, the rooms will be furnished with modular furniture that can easily be assembled into multiple combinations of room layouts.   

What will be the smoking and quiet hour policies?
Building One will be a non-smoking community and the quiet hour policies will be the same as those currently in effect. 

What is the cost of replacing a lost key?
Each room key will open 3 different doors (the Suite entrance, the bedroom entrance and a closet). Thus, the key replacements will include the cost of 3 locks (approximately $120)

What, if any, additional commitments will be expected of theRes.Collegestudents?
TheResidentialCollegewill be a new type of student residence for the Missouri S&T campus. Most of the policies, activities and programs it offers to residents will be similar to those now offered in T.J. or in the Quad. 

However, theRes.Collegewill also offer more. It will offer opportunities for students to interact with campus faculty and staff on a level different than those in any other community. Further, students will be exposed to external programs and guests in various fields of interest.

The expected time commitment of students will average about 1 to 2 hours per week. The amount of personal commitment would be comparable to that made by many other residents who are involved in our residential communities. 

For students who enjoy campus living, the residential college will have the same social and recreation opportunities as those in the Missouri S&T residence halls. In addition, the residential college lets students receive credit for experiencing the learning opportunities provided by their residential community. Living in theResidentialCollegeis not supposed to be a burdensome experience. Rather, Missouri S&T intends for it to be fulfilling as well as enjoyable. 

The following web sites are suggested references for persons interested in learning more about residential colleges or who may want to see examples of residential college programs on other campuses:

Northwestern University :            http://www.northwestern.edu/residentialcolleges/
University of Michigan :              http://www.rc.lsa.umich.edu/htmlIndex.htm
Rice University :                        http://students.rice.edu/students/Colleges.asp
Bucknell University :                  http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/res_colleges/
Louisiana State University :         http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/reslifeweb.nsf/$Content/Residential+Colleges?OpenDocument

INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
The priority deadline for residential college applications is May 1. Applications received on or before May 1 will be given first consideration for acceptance.

However, students who do not apply by May 1 and are interested in living in the Residential College should still make application. Housing in the Residential College may still be available after the May 1 priority deadline.

Several inquiries have been made regarding the detail needed in the personal statement. This statement ought to be brief, concise statement that express a student's related background. It is difficult to say exactly how much detail is needed but as a general rule the statement cannot exceed 400 words.

What type of climate controls will theRes.Collegehave?
Each suite will have its own heating and cooling unit that will be controlled by a thermostat. This will allow each suite to adjust temperature and to turn on or off either the heating or the air conditioning. For instance, it will be possible for the residents in one suite to have their air conditioning running while another suite may choose to have the heat running. 

Why do the closets lock independently?
Each resident will have a personal room closet with a solid door and controlled by their room key. This will allow student who desire a measure of security a lockable storage area. This will also provide the opportunity to offer returning students a lockable summer storage area. 

What will be the demographic composition of the students living in theRes.College?
There are some desirables that that Missouri S&T will try to meet in assigning students to the residential college facility. Those include:

• Having a class profile similar to that in the other residence halls: 50% freshmen, 30% sophomores, 20% juniors, seniors & graduates.
• Trying to meetMissouri S&T'sfemale enrollment objective of 35% to 40%.
• Priority for room requests will be given according to number of semesters lived in university housing. 

What will theResidentialCollegefurnishings look like?
The following are detail summaries of the furnishings to be used in the student rooms, suite lounges and common areas. Additional information can also be seen at the vendor's web site: 

http://www.southwestcontract.com/main/home.htm

STUDENT ROOM FURNITURE   Bunk bed and  Drawer Pedestal Desk

Drawer Split Desk         Single shelf with bulletin board               3-drawer dresser

Chair Sofa

FLOOR LOUNGE FURNITURE Lounge Chair Sofa

Study Table

LOBBY FURNITURE Sofa Chair End and Coffee Tables