Frequently Asked Questions - Living On Campus
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS
The K-State residence halls offer abundant opportunities for students to experience and develop leadership skills through involvement in various student groups.
Hall and floor governments develop, plan and implement various activities; educational and cultural programs, intramural events, dances, movie nights, picnics, formal and informal dinners, community service projects, and more. The Judicial Board provides an opportunity to address one another regarding policy violations that impact the community.
The Kansas State University Association of Residence Halls (KSUARH) plans and coordinates various programs and activities during the academic year. Also, KSUARH works closely with hall representatives to develop and implement policies that promote respect and acceptance of all students in the residence halls.
FACILITIES
Close to 3,800 students live in the residence halls. A number of benefits are available to these students.
Easy access to:
- laundry facilities
- dining centers
- computers
- study rooms
- basketball, sand volleyball, and tennis courts
- exercise/weight rooms
Safety-aware environments such as:
- staff availability
- staff-initiated safety programming
- 24-hour front desk
- electronic door-access system
- campus sponsored escort program
- video cameras in the large parking lots
- university police officer walks the perimeters of all halls on a scheduled basis
Nutritious menus by K-State's award-winning Dining Services.
Convenient and clean environment:
- Daily custodial service for community bathrooms and public areas. Cleaning materials available on each floor.
Quick and efficient maintenance response.
LIVE-IN STAFF
K-State residence halls have professional full-time residence life coordinators who reside in the halls. In addition, graduate students serve as assistant residence life coordinators, and undergraduate students serve as resident assistants in each residence hall.
APPLICATION
Students interested in living in K-State residence halls will need to submit an online residence hall application and the $30 nonrefundable application fee. Students receive an e-mail indicating when they can complete the online contract process after their residence hall application and application fee are received by Housing and Dining Services. Assignments are made based on the date Housing and Dining Services receives the online contract and payment.
TERM
The contract is for space in the residence hall system and a dining services' option for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters) or the remaining portion of the academic year at the time of initial occupancy. This contract is nontransferable.
CONTRACT
Assignments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis (based on the date Housing and Dining Services receives the contract and payment). It is recommended a student submit the online contract, which includes the assignment information and payment, as soon as possible.
PAYMENT
The online contract must be submitted with a payment. A contract received without payment will be returned. Compare the cost of living in the residence halls with other living options, contracts or leases, including costs students never think about -- trash pick-up fee, utilities, telephone service, etc. The K-State residence halls are the best bargain around for academic support, economics, convenience, safety, nutrition and lifestyle. The experience in the residence halls can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and learn with other students.