Housing Costs

2009-2010 Per Semester Costs

The room rates that are reflected below are those which have been submitted to the Connecticut State University (CSU) Board of Trustees. 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 Trustees, and generally increase 10% each year.

• Housing Deposit - $250.00 per semester
• Due dates for returning students are March 31st for the following fall semester, and October 31st for the following spring semester.
• New students’ deposits (to guarantee a space on campus) are due by April 1st for the following fall semester.
• Housing deposits are non-refundable.
  

Midtown Prices

Single - $3302.00                                                                
Double - $2739.50                                                                
Triple - $2574.50                                        

Westside Prices

Centennial
1 bedroom, 1 bed suite - $3816.00                                                                
1 bedroom, 2 bed suite - $3360.00                                                             
2 bedroom, 5 bed suite - $3074.00

Grasso
1 bedroom, 1 bed apartment - $3646.50                                                              
1 bedroom, 2 bed apartment - $3360.00                                                              
2 bedroom, 4 bed apartment - $3074.00

Pinney
1 bedroom, 1 bed apartment - $4102.00
1 bedroom, 2 bed apartment - $3646.50
3 bedroom, single in 5 bed apartment - $3646.50                                                             
3 bedroom, double in 5 bed apartment - $3360.00                                                              
 

Other Residence Hall Fees (per semester)
Social Fee - $17.50
Telecom Fee - $80.00

 

Meal Plans

The pricing and plans you see below reflect current 2009- 2010 rates.

There are three  meal plans this year!  Sodexo's website can give you complete information, but here's the general gist:

• Students living on Midtown and in Centennial have the Ultimate Dining Plan.  Ultimate Dining gives unlimited access during the hours of operation at the Midtown Marketplace, 5 guest passes, and $75 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". )

  Flex Points have increased for this year from $25 per semester to $75 per semester!!

  Ultimate Dining Meal Plan Fee (per semester) - $2019.00 

 

• The Gold 125 Plan gives 125 meals during the hours of operation at the Midtown and Westside Marketplaces, plus $425 in Flex Points per semester.  Students in Pinney and Grasso, as well as commuters, faculty, and staff, can opt to purchase the Gold 125 plan.

  Flex Points have increased in the Gold 125 Plan from $75/semester to $425/semester!!

  Gold 125 Meal Plan Fee (per semester) - $1498.00 

 

• Students living in Grasso and Pinney are required to have the Blue 75 Plan.  On this plan, students have any 75 meals during the hours of operation at the Midtown and Westside Marketplaces, plus $75 in Flex Points per semester.  Again, commuters, faculty, and staff can opt to purchase the Blue 75 plan.

        Blue 75 Meal Plan Fee (per semester) - $722.00 

 

 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 Trustees Withdrawal Policies

Students who withdraw from the university

• Upon withdrawal from the University up to and including the first day of university-wide classes as defined by the published university calendar, 100% of the balance paid less the housing deposit will be refunded.
• 60% of the balance will be refunded during the first two weeks of university-wide classes.
• 40% of the balance during the third and fourth weeks of university-wide classes.
• No refund after the fourth week of university-wide classes.

Students who remain enrolled but withdraw from university housing

• Upon withdrawal from a residence hall up to and including the first day of university-wide classes as defined by the published university calendar, 100% of the balance paid less the housing deposit and the housing cancellation fee, if applicable, will be refunded.
• No refunds will be made after the beginning of university-wide classes.

Students who remain enrolled, but withdraw from university housing

• Upon withdrawal from a university residence hall 15 – 28 days prior to and including the first day of university-wide classes as defined by the published university calendar, a 10% housing cancellation fee based upon the housing fee after deducting the housing deposit will be assessed.
• Upon withdrawal from a residence hall 1 – 14 days prior to and including the first day of university-wide classes, a 20% housing cancellation fee based upon the housing fee after deducting the housing deposit will be assessed.

Food Service Fee

Meal plans are refundable, on a prorated basis, upon withdrawal from university housing or the University.