Fall 2020 end of semester planning and move-out process

As the Fall 2020 semester’s classes and final exams transition to remote delivery following the Thanksgiving holiday break, Housing and Dining will continue to remain open and available for residents to stay on campus through the end of the semester on December 11, 2020.  We realize that students will make decisions that best meet their individual needs related to their travel and move-out plans and encourage everyone to begin that planning process soon.  

Beginning at 9 AM on Monday, November 9th, students will have access to the End of Semester Move-out Sign Up form through the Break Stay/Move-out option in the eHousing left menu.  

Through the Fall 2020 Move-out Sign Up form, students will indicate their end of semester intent to:

• move-out before Thanksgiving Break (dates leading up to November 25th)
• move-out during pre-finals or Finals week (from November 30th to December 11th)
• request an extension for a late move-out on Saturday, December 12

Additionally, students will provide their specific anticipated move-out date through this process.  Engagement with the process will assist with providing students necessary instructions to prepare for and complete their fall semester move-out.  

As students leave campus for Fall 2020, they will need to make sure to take all belongings from their room that will be needed through the entire winter break from their room.  Access to the residence hall and their individual room will not be available following move-out for the term.  

Students do not need to remove all belongings from their room for the end of the Fall semester.  Any belongings that are not needed during Winter Break can remain in the room for the return to campus for the Spring semester.  

Through eHousing’s Break Stay/Move-out, residents will also find links for:

• Thanksgiving Break Stay - submit info for anticipated dates staying on campus during the holiday break 
• Winter Break housing info - instructions for students that need to stay on campus for all or a portion of the period between Fall and Spring terms
   

COLLEGE INN TO CLOSE for Spring '21 Semester

After much deliberation, the University has made the decision to close the College Inn residence hall for the Spring 2021 semester. 

Current Fall 2020 residents of College Inn can: 

1. Relocate to another available space within on-campus housing, or
2. Cancel their Spring 2021 housing agreement to move off-campus

College Inn residents will be required to vacate their room at College Inn no later than:

• 5 PM on December 12, 2020 - the last day of fall semester housing

or

• ​5 PM on January 4, 2021 - for students that sign up for Winter Break housing

Residents that choose to relocate for Spring '21 to another on-campus housing option should…

1. Find information for other Housing Room Types that offer availability for Spring 2021
2. Visit the College Inn front desk staff to submit a building and room type preference
3. Expect a confirmation from the Assignments Office of the changed room assignment for the Spring 2021

Residents relocated to other on-campus assignments will maintain their Fall 2020 College Inn billing rate for their Spring 2021 room assignment, unless the room rate is lower than the College Inn rate. 

College Inn relocations will have priority for assignment in available rooms up to the start of the Spring '21 Housing application period on November 4, 2020. 

Students that opt to move off-campus should...

1. Visit the College Inn front desk staff to relay their decision

2. Expect confirmation from the Assignments Office of the cancelled Spring 2021 housing assignment

NOW AVAILABLE - Tours of the residence halls for prospective students

To meet the needs of prospective students, Housing will provide a guided tour of residence halls to offer a chance to view a typical vacant room.  

Who: Up to a total of 4 individuals
What: Consider attending UNT and living in on campus housing in future semesters
Where: Start at the UNT Welcome Center (1417 Maple St.) and then proceed to a residence hall with one of our Housing Ambassadors. Begin exploring residence hall options here
When: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
How: Your Housing Ambassador escort will provide access to the residence hall while observing social distance guidelines

CLICK HERE to complete the Housing Tour Request survey to submit your preferences for a tour date and time.  We will follow up by email to confirm availability and schedule your tour. 

We’re excited to meet the needs of prospective students as they consider attending UNT! Housing will facilitate viewing access to an empty room in each residence hall that are prepared for visits while striving to maintain a standard of health for subsequent visitors. 

Visitors are encouraged to take CDC recommended precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  As of June 25, 2020, UNT will require all campus visitors to wear a face mask on campus at all times.  We ask that visitors take care to minimize contact with common surfaces in the room during their tour.

eHousing Waiting Room

So the Housing Application process runs smoothly, we have measures in place to manage the number of simultaneous users in eHousing.  As peak usage occurs for eHousing, you may find yourself in the eHousing Waiting Room.  Think of it like getting ready to purchase concert tickets or taking a number at a classy deli.  

Here is what you can expect: 

1. You will be assigned a place in the line when you initally arrive at eHousing. 
2. The number will decrease as you wait. 
   • The page will auto-refresh on a regular interval to update your place in line.
3. Once you reach the front of the line, you will be able to log in to eHousing.  

It is important to keep the browser window open to maintain your Waiting Room session.  You do not need to refresh the browser to progress toward getting to the front of the line.  

We understand that everyone wants to make their housing arrangements as soon as possible and appreciate the patience that is necessary to ensure that eHousing can deliver that service as intended.  

Thanks, 

UNT HOUSING