Frequently Asked Questions for Future Residents

Application Information:
- 禄 Where can I find / submit a housing application?
Visit the Application page.
- 禄 Will I be able to reserve a specific residence hall room?
For more information visit the Application page.
- 禄 Can I apply to Tech Village Apartments?
Tech Village Apartments are not available to new first-time freshmen. For other new student types and those currently living off campus, placement in Tech Village is uncommon due to limited availability. Priority is given to returning students who currently live on campus. If the Tech Village application is not visible in your housing portal, it means there are no vacancies at this time.
- 禄 Can I be exempt from the requirement to live on campus and commute?
New first-time freshmen are required to live on campus. However, exemptions may be granted for students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Are 21 years of age or older
- Will be living with a parent or legal guardian within 50 miles of 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech
- Will be living with a sibling who is a full-time 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech student, has achieved sophomore status or higher, and resides within 50 miles of campus
- Are married or a single parent
- Have other documented extenuating circumstances
If you meet one of the exemption criteria listed above, please complete the form as soon as possible. Early submission helps ensure your request is reviewed in time and allows for a smoother housing process.
Important Housing Commitment Information
Once a student selected a room, cancellations are no longer permitted. Housing applications are binding for the full academic year, covering both the fall and spring semesters. - 禄 I took Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment credits during high school. Am
I still required to live on campus?
Yes. New First-Time Freshmen are Defined as students newly admitted for Summer or Fall semesters who have never attended college after graduating high school.
- 禄 Can I apply to live on-campus for only the Fall semester?
No. University Housing assignments are for the full academic year, covering both the Fall and Spring semesters (August through May).
- 禄 What if I have a disability housing accommodation request or emotional support animal
request?
If you have a physical disability or medical condition that requires special consideration in your housing assignment鈥攊ncluding requests for Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)鈥攜ou must first register with the Accessible Education Center.
Housing accommodations can only be provided AFTER your registration and approval through the AEC.
Payment Information:
- 禄 Do I have to pay a prepayment?
A $200 prepayment is required at the time of the application. UPON SELECTION OF A ROOM, YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO A BINDING CONTRACT AND ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CANCELLATION. This payment will be applied toward your housing account balance. You cannot use scholarships or financial aid to make this payment.
- 禄 Can I make payments on my housing cost?
The Bursar鈥檚 Office offers an approved Deferred Payment Plan for eligible students. This plan allows you to make installment payments throughout the semester instead of paying your full balance upfront.
Learn More:
Visit the Payments page on the Bursar鈥檚 website for full details.Need Help?
馃摓 Call the Bursar鈥檚 Office at 931-372-3311 for assistance. - 禄 What do I need to do if I withdraw from school?
To officially withdraw from the university, students must visit the Registrar鈥檚 Office or complete the University Withdrawal Form.
Please note: Housing is provided for enrolled students only. Once you officially withdraw, you are no longer considered a 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech student and must check out of your room or apartment within 24 hours.
I've Applied, now what do I do?
- 禄 I鈥檝e completed my application. When will I receive confirmation of my assignment?
Once you complete your housing application, you鈥檒l receive a confirmation email to your 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech email, verifying that it鈥檚 been submitted. However, please note that completing the application does not guarantee a housing assignment. You do not have housing until you鈥檝e selected a room.
For details on the full process鈥攊ncluding requirements, waiting list information, and next steps鈥攑lease visit the Applications page. Students with confirmed bookings will receive assignment emails to their Tech emails in May, which include roommate details, move-in instructions, and other important information.
- 禄 Where can I find more information about room sizes, accessibility accommodations,
and other information about living on campus?
- From the Housing Options Overview page, you can find basic room dimensions, hall amenities, rates, and photo galleries.
- The Move-In Guide provides information about what to bring to campus as well as linen, carpet, and other services.
- 禄 Am I required to have a meal plan?
All residents with a freshman classification are required to purchase a meal plan for their first two semesters.
For details, visit the .
- 禄 Do the residence halls stay open during breaks/holidays?
Residence halls remain open during Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Spring Break.
During the Christmas/New Year holiday period, University Housing and Residential Life is closed. However, students who need housing during this time must choose M.S. Cooper / Pinkerton, North Hall or South Hall when selecting a room as all other halls are closed. There is an additional charge.
Students living in apartments may stay during any break period, as long as they hold a housing contract for each semester.
To request Interim/Break Housing in the residence halls, please visit the Application Page.
- 禄 Do I need insurance?
Insurance is HIGHLY recommended but not required. 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech University does not assume responsibility for students鈥 personal property and is not liable for loss or damage to items anywhere on campus. To safeguard your belongings, you (or your parents) are strongly encouraged to carry personal property insurance.
You have several options:
- Homeowners Policy: Check with your insurance provider to see if your belongings are covered or if a rider can be added. This is often the vest and least expensive way.
- GradGuard: A purchase option is available directly through the housing application.
- NSSI: College Student Personal Property Insurance is available at nssi.com/portal/tennesseetech.
- 禄 What can I bring / what鈥檚 allowed while living on Campus?
Off- Campus Housing:
- 禄 What if I don't want to live on campus / am tired of commuting after Freshmen year?
成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech has someone dedicated to helping students who are approved find Off-Campus housing. Dawn Crabtree aims to provide students with a hassle-free and efficient way to secure Off-Campus housing in the Cookeville area. Students must meet all housing requirements to work with Dawn.
Dawn can be contacted at (931) 372-3405 or offcampushousing@tntech.edu. Please see the following resources to get more information and FAQs for Off-Campus Housing:
Tips of the Week:
Below are the tips sent by the parent liaison weekly to parents that have joined the email list. These will be published every week as we gear up for the Fall Semester.
- 禄 Tip 1: Immunizations
An email about requesting timeslots for Move-in will be going out in July to students 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech Email. We suggest Immunization forms be completed with Health Services by the end of JUNE so your student can gain access to request their timeslot.
Please email Certificate of Immunizations to healthservices@tntech.edu.
- 禄 Tip 2: Measurements/Room Dimensions
Standard Double Rooms in our Community Style Halls
Wall to Wall 10鈥11鈥 (approximate measurements as each room varies)
Door to Wall 14鈥9鈥 (approximate measurements as each room varies)Standard Double Rooms in North & South Halls
Wall to Wall 11鈥 (approximate measurements as each room varies)
Door to Wall 17鈥02鈥 (approximate measurements as each room varies)*Please note these are estimated measurements. We recommend waiting to buy things that need specific measurements of the room once you arrive.
- 禄 Tip 3: Let鈥檚 talk roommates!
Most of our rooms already have roommates assigned鈥
馃彔Your student can find their roommates name and email under the application status tab on their housing portal. If their roommate is not answering their email within 3 days, let us know and we will reach out to them.
馃搶We are unable to share students phone numbers with other students. Encourage your students to check their 成年人深夜福利在线观看 Tech Email.
馃摟 Have your student reach out to their soon to be roommate鈥 Below are some conversations we recommend having before August 馃槉
馃挕 What items are they bringing?
馃挕Do they want to share cleaning supplies or laundry supplies?
馃挕Do they want to share a fridge / microwave?
鉂揊orgot where to find the housing portal.
Look for the Housing Icon in Tech Express or you can also .
How do you know which bed is A or B (or even C)?
馃叞 to the left of the door
馃叡 to the right of the door (or center if it鈥檚 a triple)
馃叢to the right in a triple
- 禄 Let鈥檚 talk decorating! 馃帀
We want you to make your space your own鈥 this includes wall decorations. Command Hooks, Command Strips, and painter鈥檚 tape are here to save the day and will quickly become your best friends to help minimize damages to your walls.
Here are a few helpful tips to keep your space looking great:
- Try to avoid the generic brands 鈥攜ou鈥檒l thank yourself later 馃槈
- Swap out your command strip adhesive and painter鈥檚 tape throughout the semesters to keep everything secure
- Take your time when removing Command Strips鈥攑atience is key to keeping your walls damage-free
Remember measurements sent are approximate. We suggest waiting to buy curtains, rugs, etc. when you get here in August!
Happy decorating! 馃彙鉁
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