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Questions about university-owned rental housing? You've come to the right place.

1. Apply to Southern and receive an ID number.

2. Arrange a satisfactory budget with your assigned financial counselor.

Prospective Students
prospectivefinance@southern.edu | 423.236.2812
Graduate Students
gradfinance@southern.edu | 423.236.2877
Undergraduate Students
studentfinance@southern.edu | 423.236.2535

3. Apply online using the university rental housing application »

The $250 commitment deposit paid by undergraduate students will serve as your housing deposit. Graduate students will need to pay a $250 housing deposit to the accounting office.

Your rent is charged to your student account three times per year at the beginning of fall, winter, and summer semesters. The amount can be paid in monthly installments by signing up for a payment plan at www.southern.edu/pay, or you may make arrangements with Student Finance.

No. Pets are not allowed in any student-housing units.

Obtaining approval to have an emotional support animal (ESA) in student housing is a two-step process that involves determination of whether a student qualifies for an ESA and approval of the animal. Disability Support Services processes all requests. Approval must be obtained in writing before the student moves into housing. Complete information and forms are on the Disability Support Services website.

No. Charges are prorated to begin the day you pick up the key and end the day of your final walk through and key return.

Prospective Students
prospectivefinance@southern.edu | 423.236.2812

Graduate Students
gradfinance@southern.edu | 423.236.2877

Undergraduate Students
studentfinance@southern.edu | 423.236.2535

University apartments are all-electric except Winding Creek Apartments, which have gas and electric.

Laumere Court, Virginia and Winding Creek - rates include all utilities, internet & garbage pick-up

Lower Stateside - rates include all utilities & garbage pick-up. Does not include internet.

Laumere Court units are fully furnished.

Family housing units come unfurnished.

Lower Stateside & Virginia Apartments - must obtain a post office box.

Laumere Court and Winding Creek - mailboxes on-site.

1. Schedule an appointment to sign a rental agreement and pick up keys from the housing office in Talge Hall.

2. Do a walk-through of housing with university personnel before moving in.

3. All utilities will be on when you arrive.

If you plan to arrive on campus on the weekend or after office hours, make prior arrangements by emailing living@southern.edu.

Parking is provided for two personal vehicles per apartment. Neither should exceed the size of a pickup truck.

All resident vehicles are required to display a parking permit. Permits may be obtained online at the Campus Safety Website.

Repairing vehicles in the housing or parking areas is not permitted.

We maintain an updated list of rental properties in the local area for your convenience. The Area Housing List is provided as a courtesy and should not be considered a university endorsement of the properties or owners. Exercise discretion, as you would with any public listing.

Questions?

Non-traditional Student Housing Office
living@southern.edu
423.236.2566

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