Campus Living FAQs

Can students get a single room in the residence halls?

Single rooms are limited and not all requests can be granted. Freshman students are assigned a roommate because it establishes a sense of community.

Do students have phones in their residence hall rooms?

Due to student usage of cell phones, landlines are not provided in the residence halls. Emergency phones (to Public Safety) are located in each residence hall lobby.

Do students need a car/bike on campus?

Many students find bikes useful on campus. Cars are not necessary but are allowed on campus.

How much does it cost to do laundry on campus?

Students pay a flat fee of $60 per semester to use the laundry services. Students are allowed to do as much laundry as needed under this plan.

How much spending money does a student need each week?

Parents and students should discuss the student's living habits before he/she comes to campus. Some students get jobs on or around campus. Other students receive a weekly allowance from their parents. There are several local banks located in the immediate area.

What are the first few weeks of college like?

Each student is different. Some students adjust quickly, and some take time to adjust to campus life. There are a number of activities for students. During orientation students are strongly encouraged to participate in all activities to help ease the transition into college.

What is the campus alcohol policy?

Spring Hill students who are 21 years of age are allowed to consume alcohol if they are in their rooms with the door closed or if they purchase alcohol at a College sanctioned event where a third-party vendor is present. Students under 21 who are found consuming or in the possession of alcohol will be sanctioned through the judicial system.

The school does not tolerate students' using/possessing illegal drugs.

Is there a campus curfew?

There is no set time that students are required to return to their rooms. There are, however, visitation hours in place in all residence halls. Visitation hours are 10 a.m. to midnight on Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Where do I send packages?

Packages should be sent to your student's box number. He/she will be given a notification that there is a package to be picked up at the post office window. Write down your student's address before leaving your student on campus.