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Cleaning Equipment
Vacuum cleaners, mops and buckets are available for check-out seven days a week at the Living Center front desks for residents living in the Living Centers and the First Year Suites. All cleaning equipment must be returned within one hour. An Access SVSU card is required for each item checked out and is held until the equipment is returned..
Computers/Res Net
Are you thinking of bringing a computer to campus? While SVSU has many computer labs available for student use, it is possible for all resident students to connect to SVSU’s computer network from any University housing facility. Information can be found at www.svsu.edu/its, and clicking on the ResNet menu option. Students who would like to take advantage of ResNet will need a computer with an ethernet card and connection cable. Students may install wireless devices in their room provided the Acceptable Use Policy is observed.
Desk Services & After Hours Services
The Living Centers provides desk for students between the hours of noon – midnight. Services include; the distribution of trash bags, recycling bags, toilet tissue; checking out vacuum cleaners, brooms and mops; information regarding campus and local phone numbers; staff member paging, package pick-up; overnight guest registration and after business hours lockout assistance.
Forms
- Meal Plan Change form
- Room Change form
- Loft Kit form
- Early Arrival Request
- Late Checkout Request
Furniture/Furnishings
All University housing facilities are furnished. While it isn’t necessary for you to bring furniture, we do encourage you to personalize your room. Please do not put holes in any surfaces. The office of University Housing Operations does not endorse any product that affixes or adheres items to surfaces. The most common damage charges assessed to residents are for tack holes in walls and adhesive damage from tape.
Laundry Facilities
Washers and dryers for residents’ use are provided in each University Housing complex for their respective residents. First Year Suites laundry facilities are located in B & F basements, washers and dryers are located on each floor of the Living Centers. University Village residents may use Building 450; residents of 420 and 432 are to utilize their laundry facilities in their respective buildings. Residents in buildings 470-476 can use UV 475 laundry room. University Village-East residents may use 409-1. Pine Grove laundry facilities are located in buildings 7640 and 7660. The cost of operating the machines is $1 per wash and $1 per dryer load. Laundry machines can only be operated by using the “flex” account on your campus identification card (ACCESS SVSU). Laundry rooms are available on a 24-hour basis. Damages resulting from use are not the responsibility of the University. Refunds due to malfunctioning equipment can be obtained from the Office of Housing Operations (114 Curtiss). It is suggested that you don't leave your laundry unattended. SVSU can not be responsible for lost items. Click here to report an "out of order" machine (be sure to include the facility and washer/dryer number).
Students should not leave personal items unattended in the laundry room. SVSU accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged clothing, laundry products or personal items as a result of facility use.
Lock Outs
Residents must carry their room keys at all times. For lockout assistance, residents are to contact the Housing Office during business hours or the Residential Life staff member on duty when the office is closed. Residents must complete a lockout request in order for the room to be unlocked. There is a $5.00 fee for lock-out assistance. Students must provide photo identification to staff members for entry authorization. On-duty calendars provide daily information on the staff to contact in the event of a lockout.
Lofts
A limited number of loft kits are available to residents of the Living Centers and University Village single efficiencies, only. A request form may be obtained through the office of University Housing Operations website. Cost per academic year is $50.00 and includes delivery. Residents are responsible for loft set-up and dismantling. Only University provided loft kits are permitted in University Housing.
Mail will be delivered by 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Typically, your school address is not your permanent address; therefore, residents cannot complete a change of address through the United States Postal System. Upon vacating your unit, you must notify each business or personal acquaintance to get your address changed. The office of University Housing Operations will try to forward mail up to two weeks after your departure. Afterwards, all mail is returned to sender.
Keep in mind that the overnight carriers fulfill their obligation delivering the parcel to the SVSU mail center. Further mail distribution from the mail center to housing mail operations and on to the reident may take up to one business day. Overnight packages are not received on weekends at the University.
Your Housing mailing address should be as follows:
Your name
(Building - Room)
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710-0001
Meal Plan Changes
Students may change their meal plan preference before or during the first 10 business days of each semester.
Parking
All resident students are eligible to bring a car to campus. Designated parking areas for each residential complex are available at no cost. All students are responsible for obtaining the appropriate parking permit. Vehicles must be registered with the Department of University Police and Parking Services, if they will be parked on campus overnight. For a complete description of parking regulations and registration procedures see: www.svsu.edu/universitypolice. Students may obtain parking permits through an online application process or at the Cashier’s Office in Wickes Hall. A driver’s license and proof of registration are necessary in order to obtain a permit. Residents are reminded that they should always lock their vehicles and remove valuable belongings. Motorcycles are considered motor vehicles and must be operated and parked in areas designated for all vehicles. They are not allowed on lawns, near or inside the buildings. Overnight guests must register at the Department of University Police and Parking Services and pay a $2.00 parking fee per night.
Pest Control
The University has a contracted professional exterminator available. Please place a service request by calling 4080 at the first occurrence of any insect or rodent problems. The University may periodically request a complete inspection (with advance notice) and/or conduct a preventative maintenance program in this regard whether or not requested by the residents.
Refrigerators
Each residential facility is equipped with a refrigerator. Additional refrigerators are permitted in residential facilities; however, refrigerators over ten cubic feet are not permitted.
Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves and the freezer. If air is not allowed to circulate around the food and the vents, the unit cannot cool properly.
During defrost cycles, water dripping on the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound. This is a normal part of the defrosting cycle.
Room Change
Requests for reassignments in the University Housing facilities may be submitted after the tenth day of each semester. Students who wish to be considered for a room assignment change should contact a member of the Housing staff. Any room change must be authorized first by a Resident Director.
Storage
Although students are allowed to bring in their own furnishing, SVSU does not have the space to store furnishings that originally come with the units. SVSU furnishings must remain inside the building and are the responsibility of the occupants while they are under contract.
Student Directory Information
Room assignments are available in Cardinal Direct. If you haven't yet done so, you will need to initialize your SVSU technology resource account.
Television
Each suite or apartment is fully equipped with an operational cable television hook-up. Additional premium channels may be purchased by contacting Charter Communications at (989) 677-0611. Any problems with cable service should be reported to the office of University Housing Operations.
Trash Removal/Recycling
Residents of University Housing are to routinely dispose of trash in dumpsters located adjacent to each facility. Trash disposed of improperly may result in fines. Residents are encouraged to participate in the student-initiated Residential Recycling program.