Frequently asked questions

• When will there be an official announcement for how the fall classes will look?

  The mode of instruction for all fall courses will be listed with the registrar and accessible to students by July 15.

• Is it too late to apply for housing in the fall?

  No! We accept applications on a rolling basis. You are welcome to apply anytime but would strongly encourage you to apply for housing sooner rather than later to secure a space on campus.

• When is the last day for canceling my license agreement?

  We have extended this deadline to July 20 to give you more time to make an informed decision with all the precautions being taken to mitigate COVID-19 and to consider modes of instruction for your classes.

• When do I need to pay for housing?

  Your tuition and housing/dining fees are due before the start of each semester (August 15).

• How can I see what rooms look like on the inside?

  Housing offers individualized room tours completely virtually! Schedule your personalized virtual tour online.  You can also review floorplan layouts online.  Select the building you're interested in exploring more.

• Will student-athletes move in early?

  Athletes will receive more information as move-in approaches. If you are a Warrior Athlete, reach out to your coaches for more information about your specific team's plans for the fall.

• Are the residence halls safe?
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  • We take many steps to help you be safe while calling campus housing home! Not only do we have 24/7 staffed front desks and residential security monitors, but all buildings have secure access 24/7 - 365. We also have several campus partners able to assist with student's mental and physical health.
  • Housing and Residential Life is following the CDC and the American College Health Association recommendations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within our communities. You can read more about the steps we have taken to keep you safe at housing.wayne.edu/coronavirus.
• I have a disability. How can I learn more about accommodations?

  You can work to schedule an appointment with the Student Disability Services office online to learn more. WSU strives to offer reasonable accommodations for any that require them

• Can I still change my room midway through the semester?

  Limited room changes for the semester will be available due to our efforts to reduce the number of people moving around in the residence halls.  If you are interested in a room change, please consult your Community Director to discuss the issue.

• Where can I go to ask questions about my housing application?           

  The best way to contact someone is to email housing@wayne.edu or by utilizing our live chat on housing.wayne.edu. We are committed to replying in one business day.

• Will more single-room options open up?

  We are currently working to de-densify and spread residents out in our buildings. More single spaces may become available.

• When is move-in day? How will it be different this year?

  Move-in is being extended to a weeklong process instead of a single day. It will begin on August 24. Learn more about move-in.

  Our move-in day task force is working hard to spread the day so that we minimize the number of people on campus at any given time. You can expect more information to come in mid-July.

• What can we have in our dorm room?

  We have a list of things to bring and leave at home on the moving information page. 

  • Students tend to over-pack when moving to campus. The list that follows details some things that you may want to consider bringing, as well as some things not permitted in the apartments. Many students bring the things they are going to use right away with them, and then later trade things out during a weekend home or the Thanksgiving or semester break periods. For example, you most likely won't need a winter coat until November, so you could leave that at home in August and bring it later in the year. Throughout the year, you might also choose to bring certain items home to lighten the load for when you move off-campus.

    Items to bring

    A cart or dolly! We have a limited numbers of carts available during move-in weekend, but bring your own to skip the wait and move into your new home quicker.

    • Alarm clock
    • Area rug or carpeting, if desired (floors are tile)
    • Bed
    • Bed linens (sheets must be twin extra-long)
    • Blankets
    • Pillows
    • Couch
    • Coffee tables
    • Dressers
    • Nightstands
    • Dining Table
    • Camera
    • Clothes and hangers
    • TV and coaxial cable – Flat-screen televisions cannot be mounted to the wall.
    • Ethernet cord
    • Computer with surge protector and printer
    • School supplies and cleaning supplies
    • Standing floor lamp
    • Extension cords and power strips
    • First-aid kit and sewing kit
    • Flashlight
    • Iron and ironing board
    • Laundry bag/basket, detergent and fabric softener
    • Toiletries and medications
    • Toilet paper and paper towels
    • Towels and washcloths
    • Umbrella
    • Posters/photos/other decorations
    • Removable wall adhesive – Posters may be hung on walls using removable adhesive only.
    • Shower curtain
    • Refrigerators less than five cubic feet, 115 volts and 45 inches in height (limit one per person or two per room)

    What not to bring

    • Candles
    • Space heaters
    • Oil lamps
    • Deep freezers
    • Alcohol/drugs
    • Crock pots
    • George Foreman Grills
    • Halogen lamps
    • Hot pots
    • Electric skillets
    • Electric blankets
    • Incense
    • Firearms or weapons
    • Routers
    • Pets (other than non-flesh-eating fish)
    • Waterbeds

    Things to discuss with your roommate(s)

    Discuss the items you and your roommate(s) plan to bring to campus. Coordinate with one another to avoid having duplicate items, and agree on items you can share to save space. Begin the conversation early about using each other's things.
    For example, if you plan to share cleaning supplies, how will you divide responsibility for replenishing them throughout the year when you are running low? Most students coordinate:

    • Desk and floor lamps (no overhead lighting in most rooms)
    • Couches
    • Dining room tables
    • Bath mat
    • Microwave
    • Mini refrigerator
    • TV, coaxial cable and DVD player
    • Wastebasket and trash bags
    • Cleaning supplies, including broom, dustpan, and mop (you are responsible for cleaning your own room)

   

• I've been socially isolating but have expanded my social circle to a few friends. Could I live with one of those friends?

  This is a possibility! Please email housing@wayne.edu with your request, and one of our assignments team members will work with you to find the best solution.

• What precautions have you taken to mitigate COVID-19?
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  • All residents will be tested for coronavirus infection as part of the move-in process.
  • Face coverings are required to enter and move around inside all housing facilities, except in a residents' private rooms.
  • The six-foot physical distancing between residents is expected wherever possible.
  • Elevators have been limited to only two people.
  • Floor occupancy for the fall semester has been reduced to increase physical distancing.
  • "High touch" areas will have enhanced cleaning, along with reduced capacities in elevators, and restrictions on usage of all common areas in housing buildings.
  • Guest visitation procedures will continue to be suspended for the fall semester to limit non-resident traffic in our housing facilities.
  • Plexiglas barriers will be used at all reception and service desks, and "contactless" transactions will be emphasized. 
• Why do we still have to wear face coverings even though the stay-at-home order has been lifted?

  While the stay-at-home order has been lifted, COVId-19 mitigation steps such as wearing masks are still required to reduce the transmission of the disease. Face coverings are also required in all campus buildings.
• Will rooms be filled at capacity?

  We are working to de-densify our buildings and spread residents as much as possible. In an effort to promote physical distancing, we have removed the triple room option in both Atchison and Ghafari halls.  Individual sleeping rooms will all be double or single occupancy to promote physical distancing.

• What will testing requirements be?

  All students who live in campus housing will be tested during the move-in process in August. More information to come as move-in information is released. If you need testing now, the Campus Health Center offers testing for those who need it. You can contact them for more information. 

• Will housing close and issue refunds if the rest of campus needs to close?

  Campus housing is open today and will remain open in the fall semester for all students choosing to live on campus. We intend to stay open should other parts of campus need to close as a result of the evolution of responses to COVID-19, and the normal terms of your housing license agreement will apply for the entire term of the agreement. We do not anticipate issuing refunds or early housing license agreement cancellations except through the process, and for the reasons outlined, in the housing license agreement.

• Will masks/hand sanitizer be available for residents?

   

  Residents will receive WSU-branded face coverings as a part of move-in. Additionally, there will be hand sanitizer stations in building lobbies, but residents will not be provided hand sanitizer for their rooms. Residents should plan to keep a supply of hand sanitizer for personal use.

   

• What if I test positive or someone who lives with me is positive?

   

  Please call the Campus Health Center immediately; the staff there will advise you and the housing staff on the next steps. You can explore our page on quarantine and isolation procedures and requirements for more information on what to expect.

   

• How will dining work?
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  • Facial coverings are required to be worn to enter all food service or retail areas on campus. Face covering may be removed once seated to dine and must be put back on when leaving the dining table.
  • All dining seating areas will be sanitized between users.
  •  Entrees, side dishes, and desserts will be present at all stations to reduce traveling between food stations and tables.
  • The number of diners present in Towers Café, Gold 'n' Greens, and the Student Center Food Court will be reduced to support physical distancing.
  • "To Go" meals will be available during all meal periods. An additional residential dining "to go" meal pick up location will be opened in the Student Center for residents who choose not to visit a cafeteria.
  • Contactless transactions for meal plan swipes and OneCard usage for purchases will be maximized.
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• If a vaccine is created, or things improve significantly, will these precautions change?

   

  Wayne State has committed to be up-to-date on all recommendations by health professionals. Housing will continue to re-evaluate based on new data and on the science-based recommendations of the health policy committee.

   

• Why is the guest policy suspended? Is this for only outside guests or other Wayne State students as well?

  The guest policy is suspended to reduce traffic in residential buildings upon guidance from health experts at the CDC and in the University health policy committee. No non-residents of any individual building are allowed to be checked in as a guest on campus. This includes WSU housing residents traveling between residential buildings.

   

• How will you still engage a positive community experience in the residence halls?

   

  The residence life staff is working hard to develop engaging and educational programming that follows social distancing guidelines. The student staff in the buildings will continue to engage residents in a safe but meaningful way.