Housing Costs
2013-14 Per Semester Costs
The room rates that are reflected below are those which have been
approved for the 2013-14 year. They are subject to change without notice. They do not indicate that each type of space is available. All assignments to specific room types are made at the sole discretion of the Housing & Residence Life office. Costs each year are determined by the Board of
Regents, and generally increase
6-7% each year.
- Housing Deposit - $250.00 per year. Students are contracted for the entire year, and must apply if they need to request to be released from their contract for any reason prior to the end of the contract period (academic year). The year long contract does not include the Intersession Break period, when housing is available at an additional cost and by application only in specified residence halls.
- Due dates for returning students are March 31st for the following fall semester.
- New students’ deposits (to guarantee a space on campus) are due by May 1st for the following fall semester.
- Housing deposits are non-refundable.
Midtown Prices
| Fairfield, Litchfield, Newbury | Total Cost/sem (Room & Board) | |
| Single | $3520.00 | $5853.50* |
| Double | $3120.00 | $5453.50* |
| Triple | $2931.00 | $5264.50* |
| * Fairfield residents are required to have the Platinum meal plan. Litchfield and Newbury students are assigned the Ultimate plan, but may opt to switch to the Platinum plan. The total cost listed here is figured with the Ultimate plan cost. |
Westside Prices
| Centennial | Total Cost/sem (Room & Board) | |
| 1 bedroom, 1 bed suite | $4255.50 | $6461.00 |
| 1 bedroom, 2 bed suite | $3748.00 | $5953.50 |
| 2 bedroom, 4 bed suite | $3393.00 | $5598.50 |
| 2 bedroom, 5 bed expanded occupancy | $3215.50 | $5421.00 |
| Grasso | Total Cost/sem (Room & Board) | |
| 1 bedroom, 1 bed apartment | $4067.50 | $5094.50 |
| 1 bedroom, 2 bed apartment | $3748.00 | $4775.50 |
| 2 bedroom, 4 bed apartment | $3393.00 | $4420.50 |
| Pinney | Total Cost/sem (Room & Board) | |
| 1 bedroom, 1 bed apartment | $4574.50 | $ |
| 1 bedroom, 2 bed apartment | $4067.50 | $5094.50 |
| 3 bedroom, single in 5 bed apartment | $4067.50 | $5094.50 |
| 3 bedroom, double in 5 bed apartment | $3707.50 | $4765.00 |
| Other Residence Hall Fees (per semester) | |
| Social Fee | $22.50 |
| Telecom Fee | $80.00 |
Meal Plans
Please read carefully below.
| Ultimate Dining Meal Plan |
Students living in
Litchfield or Newbury have the
Ultimate Dining Plan.
Ultimate Dining gives
unlimited access during the hours of operation at the
Midtown Marketplace, 5 guest passes, and
$150 in Flex Points per semester. (Ultimate
Diners may use the One Swipe exchange at the
Westside marketplace, but may only swipe once during a "meal
period". )
|
$2231.00 |
| Platinum Meal Plan |
Students living in Centennial and
Fairfield are
assigned the Platinum Meal Plan.
The Platinum Plan
gives diners 10 meals per week, as well as $550 flex points
and 5 guest passes
each semester. Students on the
Platinum Plan may opt to
up-grade to the Ultimate
meal plan if desired, but may not opt down
to the Gold or
Blue plans.
Students living in Grasso and Pinney may also upgrade to the
Platinum Plan
if desired. |
$2103.00 |
| Gold Meal Plan |
The
Gold Plan gives
7 meals per week during the hours of operation at the Midtown and
Westside Marketplaces, plus $530 in Flex Points per semester.
Students in Pinney and Grasso, as well as commuters, faculty,
and staff, can opt to purchase the Gold
Plan.
|
$1600.00 |
| Blue Meal Plan |
Students
living in Grasso and Pinney are required to have the
Blue Plan. On
this plan, students have any 75 meals during the hours of
operation at the Midtown and Westside Marketplaces, plus $230 in
Flex Points per semester. Again, commuters, faculty, and
staff can opt to purchase the Blue Plan.
|
$925.00 |
View more detailed information about WCSU Dining Services.
Withdrawal and Cancellation Information
Students who no longer wish to live in University housing are required to fill out a Housing Withdrawal Form, which can be downloaded from this site or can be filled out in person in the Newbury Hall Housing & Residence Life Office. If you are also withdrawing from the University, this paperwork must be filled out in addition to your formal University withdrawal paperwork.
Board of Regents Withdrawal Policies
The Housing Deposit is a Non-Refundable deposit.
Upon withdrawal from the University, the housing refund will mirror the University refund policy for tuition and fees as such:
- 100% refund, less the housing deposit, for withdrawal up to and including the first day of University-wide classes as defined by the published university calendar.
- 90% of the balance, less the housing deposit, will be refunded during the first week of university-wide classes.
- 60% of the balance, less the housing deposit, will be refunded during the second week of university-wide classes.
- 40% of the balance, less the housing deposit, will be refunded during the third and fourth weeks of university-wide classes.
Upon withdrawal from University Housing but remaining enrolled:
- Up to and including May 31, 100% of the housing charges, less the housing deposit, will be removed from the student’s account.
- No refunds for students who withdraw from housing but remain enrolled on or after June 1 (academic year) or December 1 (spring term – for those students who plan to enter housing for the first time in spring), unless otherwise approved through the Housing Withdrawal policy.
Food Service Fee
Meal plans are refundable, on a prorated basis, upon withdrawal from university housing or the University.
