Residential Life

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Residential living is a significant part of the college experience. Living on campus provides you access to a variety of resources which will enhance your opportunity for academic success while empowering you with independence and responsibility in a supportive environment.

Main Office Location: Wildcat Commons Clubhouse
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Mailing Address:
Office of Housing & Residential Life
Wildcat Commons Clubhouse
Fort Valley State University
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030

Phone: (478) 825-6100
Fax: (478) 825-6149
Email: ResLife@fvsu.edu

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“Fort Valley State University will continue our COVID-19 surveillance testing programs for Spring 2021. Testing will start with check-in by randomly selecting students to be tested at the point of check-in. If you are selected, it is strongly encouraged that you report to a testing location to take a rapid COVID-19 test. We will be conducting the surveillance testing program each week throughout the Spring 2021 semester. It is strongly encouraged that selected students follow through with the recommended testing.”

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Spring 2021 Notice of COVID-19 Risk and University Housing

Spring 2021 Best Practices Against COVID-19 in Residential Living

Spring 2021 Helpful Student Information

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Spring 2021 Move-In Schedule

All residents must be financially cleared before they will be allowed to move into University Housing. This means that the entire amount owed to FVSU must be paid or you must have enough financial aid and/or a payment plan in place before you will receive your room keys.

New Students Only

The move-in date for new and transfer students is Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 8:00am – 2:00pm. In order to provide a worry-free move-in process, students should report to their assigned residence hall at the times noted below.

8:00am – 11:00am- All 4^th and 2^nd Floor Residents
11:00am – 2:00pm- All 3^rd and 1^st Floor Residents

Returning Students

Ohio Hall- Tuesday, January 19, 2021

3^rd Floor- 8:00am -10:00am
2^nd Floor- 10:00am- 12:00pm
1^st Floor – 12:00pm- 2:00pm

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 (8:00am – 12:00pm)

Wildcat Commons 1- 4^th Floor
Wildcat Commons 3- 4^th Floor
Wildcat Commons 5- 4^th Floor
Wildcat Commons 7- 4^th Floor

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Wildcat Commons 2- 4^th Floor
Wildcat Commons 4- 4^th Floor
Wildcat Commons 6- 4^th Floor

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 (8:00am – 12:00pm)

Wildcat Commons 1- 3^rd Floor
Wildcat Commons 3- 3^rd Floor
Wildcat Commons 5- 3^rd Floor
Wildcat Commons 7- 3^rd Floor

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 (1:00pm-5:00pm)

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Wildcat Commons 2- 3^rd Floor
Wildcat Commons 4- 3^rd Floor
Wildcat Commons 6- 3^rd Floor

Thursday, January 21, 2021 (8:00am – 12:00pm)

Wildcat Commons 1- 2^nd Floor
Wildcat Commons 3- 2^nd Floor
Wildcat Commons 5- 2^nd Floor
Wildcat Commons 7- 2^nd Floor

Thursday, January 21, 2021 (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Wildcat Commons 2- 2^nd Floor
Wildcat Commons 4- 2^nd Floor
Wildcat Commons 6- 2^nd Floor

Friday, January 22, 2021 (8:00am – 12:00pm)

Wildcat Commons 1- 1^st Floor
Wildcat Commons 3- 1^st Floor
Wildcat Commons 5- 1^st Floor
Wildcat Commons 7- 1^st Floor

Friday, January 22, 2021 (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Wildcat Commons 2- 1^st Floor
Wildcat Commons 4- 1^st Floor
Wildcat Commons 6- 1^st Floor

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SPRING 2021 IMPORTANT HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL LIFE DATES

January 19, 2021- Meal Plans start at 12:00pm (Noon)
January 25, 2021- Classes start
January 25, 2021- Last day for housing cancellations and meal plan changes
March 10, 2021- University Housing closes for students enrolled Session B Only
March 11, 2021- University Housing opens for students in Session C Only
March 22 – April 23, 2021- Registration for Fall 2021 for currently enrolled students
April 12 – April 23, 2021- Early Housing Renewals for Fall 2020 (must have registered for Fall 2021 classes)
May 7, 2021- Classes end
May 10, 2021- Reading Day
May 15, 2021- University Housing closes and meal plans end at Noon
May 15, 2021- University Housing closes at 6:00pm for Graduation candidates and participants

Living On Campus

Residential Halls

Wildcat Commons

Experience the Ultimate Living Experience at FVSU!

On-campus living at Fort Valley University provides the ultimate in convenience to enhance your college experience.

The Wildcat Commons community comes complete with modern clubhouse, which includes a Slice of Life Pizza Takeout and recreation center.

The Commons come complete with awesome amenities:

Furniture Package
High Speed and Wireless Internet Access
Telephone Line (Student must contact AT&T for service)
Computer lab in each Wildcat Commons facility
Laundry Facilities
Cable TV
Individual Leases
Recreation/Gaming Center

Policies and Procedures

Apply for Housing

Housing application (StarRez) is officially open for the Spring 2021 term.

FVSU StarRez Housing Application Portal

On-Campus Residency Requirements:

All full-time students, under the age of 21, who have earned fewer than 60 hours of academic credit must live on-campus and subscribe to an applicable dining requirement.
Student must be 21 by the first day of classes.
Students enrolled in full-time on-line classes and those who reside at the legal permanent address of their parents/guardians and live within the following counties Peach, Houston, Bibb, Macon, Crawford, or Taylor are exempt from this policy with parental/guardian approval.

*Students may apply for an exemption to this policy provided they meet certain established criteria. All required documentation must be submitted before review of exemption will begin.*

Please click link below to start the housing application process

FVSU *StarRez* Housing Application Portal

Room Charges and Fees

FALL 2020 – SPRING 2021

Please Note:

You must be fully accepted into the university before applying for housing. Students can reserve their room assignment through the online housing portal (StarRez) after they have registered for classes and submitted the $200.00 non-refundable room reservation. Room and Board charges reflect projected estimated cost. All fees are subject to change per final approval by the Georgia Board of Regents on or before July 1st of each year. Fort Valley State University and the Georgia Board of Regents reserve the right to charge rates listed here-in or to add new fees whenever such increase or additions become necessary. Room and board fees are assessed separately each semester.

Wildcat Commons

Wildcat Commons #1 Co-Ed: UPPERCLASSMEN
Wildcat Commons #2 Co-Ed: UPPERCLASSMEN

4-bedroom, 2-bath apartments ($3,180 per semester)

2-bedroom, 2-bath apartments ($3,628 per semester)

Wildcat Commons #3 Co-Ed: UPPERCLASSMEN
Wildcat Commons #4 Co-Ed: FRESHMEN
Wildcat Commons #5 Co-Ed UPPERCLASSMEN
Wildcat Commons #6 Co-Ed: FRESHMEN
Wildcat Commons #7 Co-Ed: FRESHMEN

4-bedroom, 2-bath suites, living room and kitchenette ($2,846 per semester)

4-bedroom, 2-bath semi-suites, kitchenette ($2,647 per semester)

3-bedroom, 1-bath semi-suites, kitchenette ($2,456 per semester)

Traditional (Ohio Hall)- Co-Ed

Double ($2,408 per semester)

Single ($2,494) per semester

Meal Plans

Students residing in WC#1 and WC#2 Apartments have the option to choose between Wildcat Blue, Wildcat Silver, Wildcat Gold, and Wildcat Platinum meal plans.

Students residing in WC#3-WC#7 Suites and Semi-suites have the option to choose between Wildcat Silver, Wildcat Gold, and Wildcat Platinum meal plans.

Requests for an alternate meal plan are to be recommended by the Office of the VP for Student Success and approved by the VP for Business and Finance. The meal plan adjustment will be made to the student’s account by the Office of Residential Life upon approval.

Student residing off-campus may obtain approval for any meal plan by the VP for Business and Finance. The meal plan adjustment will be made on the student’s account by the Office of Residential Life upon approval.

Meal Plan Prices Per Semester:

Wildcat Blue- $1,349 plus $100 (Only for students assigned to WC 1 and WC 2)

Students will be allowed to eat 2 meals per day and $100 in Wildcat Cash per semester.

Wildcat Silver – $1,937 plus $150:

Unlimited access to the all-you-care-to-eat dining in the Food Service Center during operating hours, seven days a week and $150 in Wildcat Cash per semester.

Wildcat Gold – $1,988 plus $200:

Same privileges as Silver and $200 in Wildcat Cash per semester.

Wildcat Platinum $2,027 plus $250

Same privileges as Silver and $250 in Wildcat Cash per semester.

Commuter Meals (Off Campus Students Only)

Block 75: Any 75 Meals – $421
Block 50: Any 50 Meals – $315
Block 25: Any 25 Meals – $176

Frequently Asked Questions

Are students required to live on campus?

Freshman and sophomores (59 hours or less) who do not have a legal parental address within the following counties Peach, Houston, Bibb, Macon, Crawford, or Taylor are required to live on campus.

When can I apply for housing?

No student can apply for housing until he/she has been fully admitted to the University; please check the website, student email, and residence hall memos for dates on early housing renewal and deadlines.

How can I pay my application fee?

Students applying for housing will pay online with credit/debit while completing the application.

How will I know when my housing application & fee has been received?

You will receive notifications from the StarRez system when the application is complete and the fee has been received.

What is a complete application?

A housing application is not complete until you have filled it out in its entirely and paid the room reservation fee.

When and how will I be notified about my housing assignment?

Students choose their own housing assignment as part of the application process.

How do I request a roommate?

StarRez will allow you to search for and request roommates.

How and when can I request a room change?

After the first day of classes, students must see the Assistant Director of Occupancy Management and their RLC to change room assignments. There is a fee to change room assignments.

How do I get on the waiting list for Wildcat Commons?

Once you apply for housing & pay your non-refundable housing application fee you’re automatically on the waiting list for Wildcat Commons. The waiting list will go in order of receipt number and the Assistant Director of Occupancy Management will contact you if space becomes available.

Do FVSU have Family or Off Campus Housing?

Unfortunately, FVSU does not provide housing Family or Off Campus Housing.

What if I have a housing request based on medical needs?

Students with medical conditions will need to state it on the housing application, attach documentation, and contact the Center for Retention Services. All requests documenting a specific need related to the Americans with Disabilities Act will be reviewed by the Director of Differently-Abled Services. The office number is (478) 822-1072.

What if I have a housing request based on medical needs?

Do the halls remain open during holidays and breaks?

The Residence Halls are closed doing holidays and breaks such as (Fall/Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break).

How do I insure my personal belongings?

Residential Life provides informational pamphlets on Theft, Fire, Natural Disasters & Accidental Damage Insurance to students. Pamphlets are located in Wildcat Commons Clubhouse or visit www.nssi.com.

What if I don’t get along with my roommate?

If you are having trouble with your roommate, you will need to speak with your Building Manager to solve the problem.

How do I terminate my Housing Lease Agreement?

To cancel your housing lease agreement, please complete the housing cancellation form and return it to the Office of Residential Life. Please read your lease agreement for cancellation policy and fees.

What happens if I lose my key?

If you lose your key, you will need to see Key Personnel in Wildcat Commons Clubhouse as soon as possible to cancel your key and purchase another key. The contact number is (478) 825-6941.

I’ve lost or damaged my Student ID card. How do I get a replacement?

Replacement ID cards are issued in Card Services for a fee of $25 dollars.

Who do I contact to change my personal information such as address & phone numbers?

Students can log into their banner web account to change or update any personal information or contact the Registrar’s Office at 478-825-6282.

Are pets allowed in the residence halls?

No pets are allowed in the Residence Halls at any time.

Are there laundry facilities on campus?

Yes, there are laundry facilities located in each Residence Hall.

Does FVSU have maintenance and custodial services?

Yes, in order to request maintenance work students must submit a Work Order Form to the RLC of their building; the custodial staff is responsible for cleaning the Residence Halls but not the student’s room. All students must clean their own room.

If I become sick and need a doctor what should I do?

The University provides health services to students during regular business hours (M-F, 8a-5p).
During non-operational hours or official holidays:

On campus students: Contact your Resident Assistant or the on-duty Residence Life Staff Member.

All Others Students: Contact Campus Safety at 825-6211 or the Emergency Room at Peach Regional Medical Center at 825-8691.

*We recommend that you check with your health insurance provider to ensure that your health insurance is accepted at the medical facility you choose to visit otherwise you may be required to pay up front. If you have questions refer to the Health Services web link or contact Health Services Center at 478-825-6278.

Who do I contact about New Student Orientation?

For questions about Orientation, please visit the Orientation web link or contact Campus Life (478-825-6290).

How do I schedule a tour of the campus?

To schedule a tour of the University, refer to the Office of Admissions/Recruitment web link or contact the office at (478-825-6203/6307). Campus tours are conducted Monday through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All other dates and times must be arranged on a case-by-case basis with the Admissions Office tour coordinator. The tours last about one hour.

Where Do I Receive My Mail?

Students requesting postal service will need to visit the Postal Service web link or contact the FVSU Postal Office (478-825-6311) in the Lottie B. Lyons Student Center Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

Should I Bring My Car? How Do I Obtain A Parking Permit?

New students are allowed to bring their car, however, parking space on campus is extremely limited, requires a parking permit, and is strictly enforced. For more information about campus parking permits contact FVSU Campus Safety 478-825-6211.

How Do I Get Around Campus, To Town and Elsewhere?

FVSU has Wildcat Transportation available to faculty, staff, & students. Four spacious 24-passenger buses will take riders to downtown destinations and Harvey’s Supermarket – at no cost. An employee or student identification card is required. The shuttle service runs every thirty minutes from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The buses have several pick up locations:

Stadium Parking Lot
Wildcat Commons Clubhouse
Carnegie Hall
Evans Building
Lottie Lyons Student Center

For more information about shuttle services, contact Auxiliary Services at 478-825-6532.

Residential Life Staff Directory

Shawn Modena, Director of Housing and Residential Life
modenas@fvsu.edu
Office: (478) 825-6100

Leon Perry, Associate Director of Residential Life
perryl@fvsu.edu
Office: (478) 825-6100

Missie Roberson, Assistant Director of Occupancy Management
robersonm@fvsu.edu
Office: (478) 827-3962

Farrah Rutherford, Main Office Manager
Farrah.Rutherford@fvsu.edu
Office: (478) 825-6100 or (478) 827-3966

Key Shop
Office: (478) 825-6941

Della Brown, Wildcat Commons 1 Resident Director
brownd@fvsu.edu
Office: (478) 827-3108

Wildcat Commons 2
Office: (478) 827-3109

Josie Latimore, Wildcat Commons 3 Resident Director
latimorej@fvsu.edu
Office: (478) 827-3825

Michael Matos, Wildcat Commons 4 Resident Director/Coordinator of Intramural and Recreational Sports
michael.matos@fvsu.edu
Office: (478) 827-3774

Lanson Twyner, Assistant Director of Programming / Wildcat Commons 5 Resident Director
twynerl@fvsu.edu
Office: (478) 827-3723

Robin Searcy, Wildcat Commons 6 Resident Director/Coordinator of Residence Education
Robin.Searcy@fvsu.edu
Office: (478) 825-5210

Aundreus Manning, Wildcat Commons 7 Resident Director/Coordinator for Boys to Men Mentoring Program
aundreus.manning@fvsu.edu
Office: (478) 825-1801

Ohio Hall
Office: (478) 825-3353

Safety and Security

Professional and student staff live in each facility
24 hour desk coverage
Card Access
Video Surveillance (Monitored by Campus Safety)
Campus Police & Safety provides 24-hour patrol and dispatcher services with access to other local emergency services. Please call 478-825-6211 for any services provided by Campus Police and Safety

FVSU Bike Share Program

Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the Bike Share Program is suspended until further notice.