Housing

Welcome to Residential Life at FVSU

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

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Residency Policy

  • Full-time students under 21 with fewer than 60 credits must live on campus and have a meal plan.
  • Students 21+ by the first day of class may be exempt.
  • Exemptions are available for commuters in specific counties or online students.

Submit all exemption documentation for review.


Important Summer 2025 Dates

  • May 20: Move-in at 9:00 AM
  • May 20: Meal plans start at Noon
  • May 21: Classes begin
  • May 21: Last day to cancel housing/meal plans
  • June 11: Summer B housing closes / Summer C opens
  • June 19: Juneteenth – Housing open, University closed
  • July 4: Independence Day – Housing open
  • July 16: Classes end
  • July 19: Housing/meal service ends

Fall 2025 Date

  • July 31, 2025- Last day for Housing Cancellations 
  • August 2: Payment deadline — classes dropped at 5 PM for nonpayment
  • August 4 & 5, 2025 -University Housing opens for New Students (By Appointed Schedule)
  • August 4, 2025- Meal Plans start at 12:00 (Noon) for lunch
  • August 7 – August 8, 2025- University Housing opens for Returning Students (By Appointed Schedule)
  • August 11, 2025- Classes start (A & B) and the last day for meal plan changes
  • October 1, 2025- University Housing closes for students enrolled in Session B Only
  • October 3, 2025- University Housing opens for students enrolled in Session C Only
  • November 22, 2025- University Housing closes at 12:00 pm (Noon) 
  • November 24-28, 2025- Fall and Thanksgiving Break (University Closed)
  • November 30, 2025- University Housing reopens at 8:00 am
  • November 30, 2025- Dining Hall opens at 12:00 (Noon)
  • December 2, 2025- Reading Day
  • December 5, 2025- University Housing closes after the last final exam for non-graduation participants (Sessions A & C)
  • December 6, 2025- Meal plans end at 12:00 pm (Noon)
  • December 6, 2025- University Housing closes for Graduation participants at 6:00 pm
     

Housing Options

Wildcat Commons

  • Furnished suites
  • High-speed internet
  • Computer labs
  • Laundry rooms
  • Recreation/gaming center
  • Individual leases

Ohio Hall

  • Furnished rooms
  • High-speed internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Media room

Housing Rates & Meal Plans (2025 - 2026)

Freshmen & Sophomores

  • 3 bed / 1 bath – $2,904
  • 4 bed / 2 bath – $3,130
  • 4 bed / 2 bath + living room – $3,366
  • 5 bed / 2 bath – $3,014
  • 5 bed/ 2 bath (6 person)- Rooms A,B,C,D- $2,772
  • 5 bed/ 2 bath (6 person)- Room E- $2,357
  • Ohio Hall- (doubles/shared bathroom)- $2,950

Upperclassmen

  • 4 bed / 2 bath + living + kitchen – $3,762
  • 2 bed / 2 bath + living + kitchen – $4,290

Meal Plans

  • Silver: $2,364 – 19 meals/week + $150 Wildcat Cash
  • Gold: $2,423 – 19 meals/week + $200 Wildcat Cash
  • Platinum: $2,470 – 19 meals/week + $200 Wildcat Cash
  • Blue: $1,643 – 2 meals/day + $100 Wildcat Cash ( WC 1 & WC 2 Only)

Commuter Plans

  • 25 meals – $226
  • 50 meals – $404
  • 75 meals – $540

Policies & Forms


Residential Life Staff Directory

Need Help?

Call us at (478) 827-3966 or (478) 825-6100, or email ResLife@fvsu.edu

Main Office: Wildcat Commons Clubhouse
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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