FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SELECTION
Q Will the all the new apartments be ready for the Fall 2007 semester?
A The new apartments near the new south entrance to the University are scheduled to be ready for Fall 2007. This includes the Mayo Village, from Delaware to Evanstion, and the new apartments and townhouses near skell stadium. The new apartments near Keplinger Hall on the east side of campus are not scheduled to be completed by the Fall semester.

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Q If I want an annual license and want to live in the New Apartments, what license term should I select?
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You should select a annual licence, and then choose two apartments during selection, one for the summer and one for the acaedmic year.
Q What is summer storage?
A Available only to students who license a two- and three-bedroom apartment for the academic year, students may choose to use that SAME apartment to store their belongings over the summer. The student will turn in their key and keep the electric in their name, but walk out of the apartment in May, and return to the same apartment in August. This option is not available to students who need to change apartments in August. Please see the Summer apartment rate schedule for current rates.
Q If I am displaced and given special status, may I stay in my apartment for the summer session?
A If you select an apartment currently under construction for the fall semester, you may remain in your current unit until your new apartment becomes available. If you select to move to another apartment in the USA village, you will be asked to move to your new unit in May.
Q Who qualifies to live in the apartments?
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The eligibility requirements have changed for the 2007-2008 academic year, and current 1st year students can select an apartment for their 2nd year at the University of Tulsa. Please see the calendar for details on selection days.

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Q If I am married and or have children, do I have to live in Family Housing?
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No. However, we would encourage you to join the family housing community, as students in this community understand the joys and stuggles of balancing family life with the demands of a college education.

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Q Can I change my licensed from an Annual period to Academic period after I select an apartment?
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Yes. However, as this is considered canceling the summer housing portion of your license, your student account will be charged the $600.00 for liquidated damages as outlined in the Housing License Agreement and other penalties could apply.

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Q After I select an apartment, can I change an "annual license" to an "academic license plus summer storage?"
A Yes. However, as this is considered canceling the summer housing portion of your license, your student account will be charged the $600.00 for liquidated damages as outlined in the Housing License Agreement and other penalties could apply.
Q My roommate decided not to live with me in an apartment. How will that affect me and what should I do?
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If your roommate decides to leave, you are responsible for the entire rent until you can find a new roommate. If you need help finding a new roommate, we offer the Apartment Roommate Finder on this website. In order to gain access to the roommate finder, students should contact the Apartment Office at 631-5248.

Note: it is not the University's responsibility to find roommates.

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Q What should I do if I can't get an apartment or the apartment that I want?
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Come by or call the apartment office (631-5248) and ask to be placed on the "interested list".

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Q Can I sign up for an apartment if I graduate in December?
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Yes. December graduates must notify the apartment office by November 1st to avoid a cancellation/liquidated damages.

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Q I plan to study abroad in the FALL semester but I would like to live in an apartment when I return in the spring. When should I sign up?
A Spring availability is determined in the fall semester. The spring apartment online selection process begins in October. We suggest contacting the office in mid-October for information on the spring process.
Q I plan to study abroad in the SPRING semester. Can I still sign up for an apartment for the fall?
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Yes. However, it must be an approved TU study abroad program and students must notify the apartment office by November 1st to avoid a cancellation/liquidated damages charge, if they will not be living in their unit in the spring semester.

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