General

General

Q: What is my mailing address?
A: Your mailing address will depend on what residence you are living in for the school year. The following are all the addresses for the different residences:

 

Q: How will Nipissing contact me?
A: Nipissing has two main methods of contacting students; the first is your student email. Information can be found here on how to access your email. The second way is by direct mailing using your official address; this address has to be updated in Webadvisor. For information on changing this address see Nipissing University's web advisor here.

Q: When can I apply?
A: You can apply to Residence as soon as you receive your acceptance to Nipissing University; the application is due in June of every year, please refer to your application for the exact date. An application will be included in you acceptance package.

Q: Am I guaranteed a bed?
A: The only students guaranteed beds in residence are high school students who receive an acceptance from the University before June 1st. All other students will be placed in the remaining rooms by means of a lottery.

Q; What if I'm not guaranteed a bed?
A: If you are not guaranteed a bed there is still a chance that you will get in one of the remaining rooms. A wait list is created for those students who aren't immediately placed in a room.

Q: Can I have a single room?
A: All of our rooms are single rooms with one bed in them. Students however have to share common areas like bathrooms, kitchen, and living room with their house/suite mates.

Q: Can I move-in a few days earlier?
A: Rooms are not available until the official move-in date. For more information on the move-in dates please see our move-in web page here.

Q: How do I get something fixed in my room?
A: Each residence has a professional maintenance staff on site. Maintenance Request Forms are available at the front desk for any maintenance issues that may arise.

Q: Do I need to rank all of the residences on my application form?
A: It is important to rank all the residences on the application form, we strive to place every student in their first choice, however it is impossible to accommodate everyone's first choice and by providing other preferences we can work towards getting you into your second or third choice.

Q: When will I find out if I have been accepted into Residence?
A: All non-guaranteed students will receive an e-mail in June informing them of their residence status. Building and room placements are mailed out in August.

Q: Can a student have cable TV/Satellite in residence?
A: Residence fees include basic cable service in all common living rooms and bedrooms.

Q: What is included in the residence fees?
A: Included in your Residence fees are:

Q: How can I access your off-campus housing listings?
A: The Off-Campus housing listings can be found here.

Q: Can I come and visit the residences?
A: We encourage students and parents to come and see our facilities. Tours can be arranged through our Liaison Office at (705) 474-3461 Ex. 4517, or visit their web site here. There are also tours available during New Student Orientation Days, information on these days are available at the NSO website here.

Q: Are there gym facilities available on campus?
A: There are facilities located at the main campus, for information on gym facilities see the Athletic department website here.

Q: What is nureznet? What are the limits? How fast is it? Can I download music or movies?
A: RezNet is the computer network system utilized by Residence to provide Internet to students living on campus. All information can be obtained at this website here, or from University Technology Services located at A-139 or by calling (705) 474-3450 Ex. 4342. The acceptable use policy includes a section on downloading which can be viewed at this site.

Q: How do I pay the $400 deposit?
A: The $400 can be paid at the Nipissing University Finance Office by Cash, Cheque, Debit, Money Order, Bank Draft, or Online Banking. For more information please see the Finance Office's web page here.

Q: Can I pay by credit card?
A: No, Nipissing University doesn't accept Credit Card as payment of fees. You can pay by Cash, Cheque, Debit, Money Order, Bank Draft, and Online Banking. For more information please see the Finance Office's web page here.

Q: I live overseas. Can I wire money to Nipissing University?
A: Nipissing University only accepts wire transfers from International Students; Canadian students can pay by online banking with most Canadian Banks. For more information please see the Finance Office's web page here.

Q: How much will it cost me to live in residence?
A: The cost varies from Residence to Residence, a full breakdown of residence costs are available at our Residence Housing Rates page.

Q: Do I get my deposit back if I withdraw?
A: $100 of the residence deposit is refundable if you cancel your application in writing by July 6, 2012. There are no refunds after July 6, 2012.

Q: Do I have to pay the full amount if I get a single room late in the semester?
A: No, residence fees are prorated to the move-in date, and will be conveyed to you before your move-in date.

Q: How do you choose my roommate if I don't list a friend's name?
A: Nipissing Residence looks over your personality questionnaire and matches you according to the responses given. This is why it is important to fill out the form honestly yourself so we have the best possible information for matching you with roommates that you will be compatible with.

Q: When can I move-into residence?
A: Residence move-in for undergraduates for the 2012 - 2013 academic year is Saturday September 1, 2012. Move-in's will run from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Q: What should I bring with me?
A: For information on what to bring please see the 'What to Bring/Not to Bring' web page here.

Q: Can I bring a refrigerator?
A: Yes you may bring a refrigerator or a freezer with you when you move-in. There are some guidelines that must be followed in regards to personal refrigerators. They may not exceed eight cubic feet in size and must be CSA approved.

Q: What about parking for residence students?
A: There is parking available for all residences, the permits for parking at both the residences and the main campus are available from Security Services located at B203. For more information call (705) 474-3450 Ex. 5505. There is also plug-in parking available from the residence office at an additional charge; however these are not available until the end of October.

Q: What about public transportation on campus?
A: Public transportation runs to the main campus from 7:00am - 11:30pm Monday - Saturday, and 9:30am - 5:30pm Sundays. For more information about bus routes and schedules please see the North Bay City Transit website here.

Q: When will I and my house/suite mates know our room assignment?
A: Actual room assignments and house/suite mates names will be mailed out in early August.

Q: What kind of support system is there for me in residence?
A: There are many people in the residence community that are there to help if you are having problems. There is a Residence Don on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week if you need anything. Please see the front desk of your residence for their on call phone number information.

Q: Can I find out my roommate's name before I move-in?
A: It is possible to find out your roommate's name before moving in. However you have to have indicated that it is OK to release your information to your roommates, they had to have indicated to release their information as well.

Q: What about safety?
A: The campus has it own 24 hour security department. This department is in charge of patrolling both the campus and the residences if needed. As well as the security department there are emergency phones located through the campus including Monastery Trail and Lower Residence Campus. Each of the suite-style residence building has controlled entrances and a Close Caption video system.

Q: How do you determine who is assigned to what rooms?
A: The questionnaire included with the residence application on personal preferences is used to determine room assignments. It is imperative that you fill out the questionnaire honestly and completely to ensure the best roommate placement.

Q: Do I have to get a meal plan?
A: No a meal plan is not required while living in residence. Each suite and townhouse comes equipped with a full kitchen where students can cook their meals.

Q: What's a Don?
A: Residence Dons are upper year students who are responsible for overseeing the activities of the floor or section they are assigned to. They help maintain an environment conducive to study, sleep and well being. They also inform residents of and enforce the Residence Community Living Standards, and provide residents with advice and resources regarding all aspects of university life. The Residence Dons are your first contact in the event that you experience any difficulties or have any questions during your year in residence. Your Don will be introduced to you the first day of Residence Orientation.

Q: Where do I do my laundry?
A: There are laundry facilities located in each suite-style building, as well as two shared facilities in the Townhouse residence complex.

Q: Where can I store my bike?
A: There is storage space in each residence house/suite which can be used to store a bike. It is imperative to consult your roommates about using storage space in the units.

Q: Can I have friends stay over?
A: Yes you can have friends stay over in residence; however you are ultimately responsible for the actions of your guests while they are on site. You must register any guests with the Front Desk in the suite-style residences, and at the Residence Office in the townhouse style residence. The only time no overnight guests are permitted is during Orientation Week and the two exam periods.

Q: Do I have to walk alone at night on campus?
A: There is a Safely Walk Program in place at Nipissing University. The Campus Safety Walk is available between the main campus and Governors House or the main campus and the Townhouse Residence Complex. There is also a Nipissing Night Walk which patrols the Monastery Road path the leads from the main campus to the Residences at the bottom of the hill. Both Programs run Monday and Friday between 6:00 pm and 11:00pm.