Residence Life & Housing
What is supplemental housing? Supplemental Housing refers to housing assignments that create additional spaces in our first year residence halls (Hess, Naugle & Witmer Halls). Double rooms are equipped to accommodate three residents. Beds, dressers, desks, and desk chairs are provided for each resident of the room. Residents share two closets and bookshelves.
Is supplemental housing temporary or permanent? A supplemental housing assignment is intended to be temporary. However, a resident can remain in supplemental housing for the entire academic year if a sufficient number of rooms do not become available. Additionally, if the college deems it necessary to keep a student in a supplemental space for more than 60% of the semester due to insufficient number of rooms in the housing inventory, the student will receive a credit of $100 to their tuition account.
How is supplemental triple housing determined? Supplemental housing is determined by tuition deposit date. Students will have the choice to be untripled as rooms become available, based on the date the deposit was made. If students request a roommate their assignment is based on the earliest deposit date. For the 2007-08 year students were placed in supplemental housing if they paid their deposit after mid-March (for females) or mid-April (for males).
What is the cost? For the 2008-2009 academic year a supplemental triple costs $1450 per semester and $2900 for the year. A double costs $2010 per semester and $4020 for the year.
What determines my room rate? Rates are based on the type of room, not the number of occupants in a room. If, for example, only one student is living in a double room the room rate will remain at the double rate. Likewise, if a student moves out of a supplemental triple, the room becomes a permanent double and the cost of the room will then be that of a double.
Could my room rate change? Yes. The cost will change when the number of occupants in a room decreases or when you move into a permanent space (i.e. a double room, single, quad). This increase in cost could occur at any point during a semester.
Your room rate will stay the same if you are in a supplement triple and you choose to stay in the supplemental triple, after being offered a permanent space
Your room rate will decrease only if the college deems it necessary to keep a you in a supplemental space due to insufficient number of rooms in the housing inventory. If you are in a supplemental triple space for more than 60% of the semester without an option to move to a permanent space you will receive a $100 credit to your tuition account.
When will I know if I have been assigned to a permanent space? The goal is to have all students in supplemental housing move to permanent housing within your first few months of the semester. Option 1: Prior to your arrival - Until August 17th we will send you an email to your Messiah Email account and after August 17th please refer to the Residence Life and Housing Channel on MCSquare. Option 2: While you are living on campus - You will be contacted by your Residence Director (RD) or Housing
What if I am offered a permanent space and I do not want to move? A student may choose to remain in a supplemental triple. If all occupants agree to stay, the rate remains $1450 for the remainder of the semester as well as the following semester. By declining the offer to move to a permanent space, students forfeit the $100 credit.
How long do I have to move into my permanent space? Students will have seven days to move to their permanent placement. If more time is needed, please contact the Resident Director of your building.
Will the amount of furniture in my room change if my room becomes a double? Yes. The furniture should be moved out of your room within two weeks.
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