Housing
If your family does not live in the Charleston area and you are a full-time student, how old do you have to be to live off campus?
20 years or older by the start of a major semester
By what time must residents check out after their last exam to avoid any fines?
24 hours after their last exam
Name 5 non-permissible items in residence halls
Alcohol or alcohol paraphernalia, Candles/Incense, Dart Boards, Electric blankets, Electric heaters, Flammables, Guns (including BB guns and airsoft guns, metal darts, knives, or any object that could be used as a weapon), Hot plates or any open burner device (including cookers, toasters, toaster ovens, grills, and air fryers), Lighters, Paintball gun, Tobacco or illegal drugs and/or tobacco or illegal drug paraphernalia, Unapproved animals or pets, Vapes
When are the room health & wellness inspections conducted?
At the beginning of each month
What type of pets are residents allowed to have in the residence halls?
fish, as long as the tank does not exceed 10 gallons
What steps must returning residential students take to sign up for a room each semester (4 steps)?
1). Be sure that all accounts with the business office are clear.
2). Register for fall or spring semester classes (at least 12 hours) & retain proof of registration via class schedule.
3). Fill out the Housing Application under “Current Residents” through the MyCSU website.
4). Pay room deposit (at the cashier’s window or online).
What is the charge for a resident who loses their room key and how much is the fee for a lost or damaged fob?
$75.00 for a lost key and $15.00 for a lost or damaged fob
What type of cooking equipment is prohibited in the residence halls for safety reasons?
cookers, air fryers, and hot plates
What actions does Charleston Southern University take within 24 hours of confirming a case of bed bugs in a residence hall?
treating the room or allowing students to relocate to another approved room until treatment is conducted
What three options does Charleston Southern University encourage students to consider when faced with an unplanned pregnancy?
marriage of the parents, single parenthood, or placing the child with an adoptive family
What must students do to change their room assignment during the academic year (3 things)?
1). wait for add/drop period to end
2). attempt peer-mediation if needed
3). fill out the room switch form
Who has the authority to enter a student's residence hall room to inspect for violations or damages?
the authorized representatives of CSU, including the VP for Student Life and Residence Life Coordinators
What restrictions apply to the display of posters and flags in and around residence halls at CSU?
they cannot be publicly displayed and visible from the outside of any residence hall, resident's room, or university building
What are two specific actions residents can take to help prevent insect problems in their residence hall?
Submit a maintenance request work order.
Keep snacks in tightly covered containers.
Do not allow damp or dirty clothes to accumulate.
Do not keep trash in rooms longer than one week.
Keep AC units between 68-70 degrees.
What are the designated quiet hours in the residence halls, during which noise must be kept to a minimum?
What are midnight to 8 a.m.?
What are the procedures for a student withdrawing from campus housing during the semester (4 steps)?
1). Fill out the withdraw from campus housing form.
2). The room must be emptied of all personal belongings prior to checkout. A charge will be assessed for all damage found in the room.
3). The student should checkout with his/her Resident Assistant or the Residence Life Office.
4). The student should return his/her key, FOB (if applicable), and resident student ID
What is the room deposit refund policy?
Room deposits are nonrefundable.
what is the minimum distance required to keep personal belongings from air conditioning units?
36 inches from the front of the air conditioning units
What actions are residence hall staff required to take when a student exhibits self-destructive or disruptive behavior?
reporting all potential suicide situations for mental health evaluation and following standardized procedures
Under what circumstances can a guest stay overnight in a residence hall, and what specific time restrictions are in place for visitors?
What are guests may stay overnight if satisfactory sleeping arrangements are made with roommates, but no guests are allowed during exam week, and visitors cannot enter residential areas between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m.