Housing
The Office of Housing supports student growth and development in
the residence halls. The philosophy of university residence halls
at Slippery Rock University is an educational one of student development
that maintains that residence halls are not merely places to eat
and sleep. They are communities in which students grow and develop
in out-of-class learning experiences through participation in various
activities on the personal, social and academic levels. To achieve
these objectives, the housing staff offers varied programs that
give residence hall students opportunities to meet a wide variety
of needs. Full-time professional staff members known as coordinators
of residence education supervise the on-campus residence halls.
These persons have a master’s degree in college student personnel,
counseling or related field. Additionally, each residence hall floor
has a community assistant available to provide educational and social
programs assist in the operation of the facility, offer support
for the residents, and be available for emergency purposes. These
persons are full time students who have been selected for their
leadership and ability to be role models.
The housing office is responsible for housing students who select
to live in a university-owned residence hall. All freshmen, except
those who live with their parents or legal guardians within a reasonable
commuting distance, are required to live on campus. While the University
provides housing for non-traditional students, freshmen over the
age of 21 may request permission to live off campus. All such requests
must be sent in writing to the director of residence life when the
advanced tuition deposit is submitted. The Housing Appeals Committee
will review all requests. During the month of March, residence hall
room request cards for the following academic year are given to
all students residing on campus.
Slippery Rock University has students representing many creeds,
races and ethnic groups living in university residences. Therefore,
in compliance with the Pennsylvania Fair Education Practice Act,
all residence assignments are made without regard to race, religion,
color or national origin. Having accepted the Act, the university
believes that a cross section of cultures provides a pluralistic
community environment.
There are eight university-owned residence halls and one apartment
complex, housing approximately 2,800 men and women. Currently, one
hall is assigned to women, and seven are co-educational by floor
or wing. Apartments are single sex. Because of limited space, students
cannot be guaranteed housing on campus for their full four years.
Residence hall rooms and apartments are furnished with beds, chairs,
desks, and window covers (shades). The beds are supplied with a
mattress only. Students furnish their own blankets, pillows, towels,
bedspreads, dresser covers, pillowcases, and sheets. Students may
bring their own drapes and other accessories to personalize their
living environment. Self-service laundries are available in each
apartment building and residence hall. Lounges, recreation areas,
TV lounges, and computer labs are available in each hall. All residence
halls have microwaves available for students to cook snacks and
all have kitchen facilities for use by occupants of the building.
Campus residence halls will be closed to all students during university
vacation periods and also between summer sessions and semesters.
All students will be expected to leave the residence halls no later
than 24 hours after their last examination. A designated residence
hall will be open for summer sessions.
Students who reside in university-owned residence halls must contract
to eat in the university dining facilities. No extensive cooking
is permitted in the residence halls. 
Policy for Withdrawals
Students must vacate their rooms within 12 hours of withdrawal from
the university, unless written permission is received to remain
for a longer time period.
Housing, Off-Campus
Off-campus housing is available in privately owned residence halls,
apartments, rooming houses and mobile homes. The university does
not inspect or approve off-campus housing. Housing within the borough
of Slippery Rock must comply with the housing code for property
maintenance of the borough, which sets legal standards for safety
(sanitation, freedom of hazards, etc.) and livability (water, ventilation,
heat, etc.). Housing in the township does not fall under the jurisdiction
of the Slippery Rock Borough zoning laws, but it must meet minimal
health standards as set by Butler County.
In addition to this housing, a number of rooms and apartments are
available in the community. Off-campus housing lists are available
on the Office of Housing website. Students who live off campus may
contract to eat in the university dining facilities.
The Director of Housing and Residence Education serves as a mediator
in landlord-tenant problems for students living off campus. Students
desiring assistance should contact the housing office to schedule
an appointment with the director. The Student Government Association
also retains an attorney to assist students with various concerns.
Dining Accommodations
The dining program at Slippery Rock University offers a variety
of services throughout the campus for students and their guests.
Meal service is available somewhere on campus from 7:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. daily.
Weisenfluh Dining Hall, located across from North Hall parking
lot, contains a food court with a number of different food stations.
This all-you-care-to-eat facility offers something for everyone:
Hot entrees and ethnic foods, sandwich selection from the cold deli
or hot grille area, pizza, vegetarian entrees, pasta and entrée
salads made-to-order. Also available is a soup/salad bar, fresh
baked breads, desserts including ice cream and frozen yogurt, and
a variety of beverages.
Boozel Dining Hall, located on the lower end of campus beside
the University Union, provides a more traditional dining option
in a unique atmosphere. Boozel’s Cyber Café gives students
the opportunity to check their e-mail or surf the net while dining.
The entrée selection includes vegetarian and “healthy
choice” options, deli, grille, specialty bars, soup/salad
bar, and a variety of desserts and beverages. This all-you-care-to-eat
facility also features special meals, holiday dinners, monotony
beakers, and prize giveaways.
A Coffee Shoppe located in the lobby of the University
Union, features gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso drinks, pastries,
and chocolates.
Rocky’s Grille, located on the lower level of the University
Union, is an a la carte snack bar featuring grille and deli sandwiches,
pizza, salads and other grab-n-go items, desserts, and beverages.
This operation also provides a delivery service to students who
have contracted for a meal plan.
A convenience store located in Weisenfluh Dining Hall,
provides a large selection of pre-packaged foods, snacks, packed
lunches, beverages, and pastries/dessert items baked fresh daily.
There are a number of meal plan options available to Slippery Rock
University students. Students residing in a state-owned residence
hall sign a housing/food service contract. Once signed, these become
binding contracts. The only reason for exemption from the meal contract
will be suspension or withdrawal from the university. Meal contracts
are optional for off-campus/commuter students.
ID Cards
Your SRU ID card is your key to many services on campus. It is your
admission ticket to the dining facilities, sports events and other
campus activities. For those students living in a residence hall,
it provides access to your building. Money deposited in a Rock Dollars
account (pre-paid debit account) is accessible with your ID card.
Rock Dollars may be used to purchase items/services
in a number of locations throughout campus; SGA Bookstore, dining
facilities, selected vending machines, residence hall laundry machines,
selected public-access copiers, ticket purchases, and parking fees/fines.
The ID card is also used as identification for cashing checks at
the SGA Bookstore or in town and to withdraw materials from the
library.
Association of Residence Hall Students
(ARHS)
This is a recognized student organization that was formed by and
represents all on-campus residence hall students. Every residence
hall student is a member of ARHS, but only those who represent a
residence hall can be a voting delegate. The delegate council consists
of five executive board members and four representatives from each
of the eight halls.
There are four basic purposes of this organization:
- To offer residential students a wide variety of programs that
will help foster growth in the areas of social, educational and
cultural development.
- To work with the Office of Housing in making recommendations
for facility renovations and policy development.
- To provide services for residence hall students, such as: washer/dryer
service, photocopier, refrigerator rentals.
- To help residence hall students develop and refine their leadership
skills.
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