Move In

Move In

• Report to Strahan Coliseum (not the assigned hall) at

your Student’s assigned arrival time.

• Bobcat Village residents report directly to Bobcat

Village.

Your Time Here

Move In

• Once at Strahan, students and parents will go into

different entries

– Students will fill out emergency contact forms, alcohol

agreements, bobcat preview and receive their keys during the

check in process.

– Parents – Take it easy while your student completes the

check in process, enjoy a sitting area while you wait.

Move In

• Report to Strahan Coliseum (not your assigned facility) at your assigned arrival time. *Bobcat Village residents report directly to Bobcat Village.

• Students will fill out check-in paperwork and receive their key.

• Report to their assigned hall and unload.

• Move your car(s) from the loading zone. You will receive directions upon checking in at Strahan Coliseum.

Move In Construction

• The Texas Department of Transportation will be doing

construction on Aquarena Springs Dr to build an

overpass, this could cause a longer travel time to

Strahan Coliseum.

• We recommend visiting our website often throughout

the summer for updates on the construction and the

best travel directions.

TO THE

Bed Size & Lofting

• Halls with standard twin beds (76” Mattress): Arnold, Blanco, Burleson, College Inn, Elliot, Hornsby, Jackson, Lantana, San Jacinto, Smith, and Sterry.

• Halls with x-long twin beds (80” Mattress): Beretta, Bexar, Brogdon, Butler, Chautauqua, Gaillardia, Falls, Laurel, Retama, and Sayers.

• San Marcos single bedrooms offer full size beds, San Marcos double bedrooms offer standard twin beds.

• Some halls have the ability to be lofted with no additional equipment. Those halls who do not, can be lofted with kits available for rent through the Residence Hall Association.

– Information on the specific halls that allow this and the process for reserving lofting kits can be found on reslife.txstate.edu.

Getting Settled

Communication

• Guide your student to take the first step in addressing

the situation with their roommate. It may be something

very simple that can easily be resolved, or it may be an

issue on which they have to work together.

• When they need help, they can get assistance before the

problem becomes out of hand. Their resident assistant

and residence director are happy to help.

Parent Communication

• We encourage you to be a coach, rather than trying to

solve your student’s problems.

• The DHRL is here to help you! View our website often

for the latest news, so you can be a resource when your

student needs you.

• Encourage your student to start a chain of

communication will their new roommate.

Maintenance Needs

• Please encourage you student to use a work order

request if they have a maintenance concern in their

assigned room or apartment.

• Emergencies (no air-conditioning, no water, broken

locks, etc.) should also be reported to the RD.

Renters Insurance

Renters Insurance

• You are strongly encouraged to secure renters

insurance. The university or DHRL will not be held

responsible for any damages or losses that may occur

while living on campus.

• We have information from NSSI or Allianz, two

reputable companies to protect your student and their

property!

Fall 2016

Life On Campus

• It’s hard to image but, it is time to think about the

2016-17 year! Students who want to reside on campus

their 2nd year will need to sign a housing contract

beginning late October.

• Not everyone can come back and live on campus, so it

is important to visit our website for up-to-date

information on this process.

Life Off Campus

• After students have full-filled the academic year housing contract, they are eligible to live off campus.

• ACT is a collaborative effort between Texas State and the City of San Marcos to educate residents about making this a great community in which to live.

Housing Questions

Are the floors separated by

gender? • Traditional Halls are separated single gender by floor.

• Suite Style Halls are separated single gender by suite,

coed by floor.

• Bobcat Village is separated single gender by apartment.

Can we leave my student’s

belongings over the break? • Students must sign up to remain on campus during the

break periods. Information will be posted on our website

on when and how to sign up.

• Students can sign up to stay during Thanksgiving break &

Spring break at no charge (if before the sign up deadline).

• During Winter break, students are expected to leave unless

they sign up to stay in the designated Winter break housing

halls.

– There is a cost per night for Winter break housing.

What about the laundry

facilities? • The cost of laundry is built into the cost of housing, so

all they need to bring is their dirty clothes and High

Efficiency laundry detergent.

Can we tour the halls?

• Unfortunately halls are closed during the summer for

renovations or for summer camp use.

• View photos and information online at

reslife.txstate.edu

www.reslife.txstate.edu