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84 questions in 18 topics.
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Getting Housing3 questions
Contracts & Cancellation4 questions
Cost & Billing4 questions
Financial Aid5 questions
Meal Plans2 questions
Rooms8 questions
- Can my student choose a residence hall and room type?
- Are single rooms available?
- Is gender-inclusive roommate housing available?
- Can students of different genders live together in a Menlo residence-hall room?
- What is the difference between traditional, connecting/private-bath and apartment-style Menlo housing?
- How many students share a bathroom?
- What furniture is already provided?
- Can my student bring a refrigerator and microwave?
Roommates8 questions
- How are roommates assigned at Menlo College?
- Can my student choose their roommate?
- Is a requested roommate guaranteed?
- Can requesting a particular roommate reduce our room or dorm options?
- What should my student do if they do not get along with their roommate?
- Can my student change rooms after move-in?
- What happens if my student's roommate moves out?
- My student looked up their roommate online and thinks they are incompatible. What should we do?
Residence Life2 questions
Rules & Amenities6 questions
Problems & Maintenance2 questions
Cars & Transportation2 questions
Guests & Rules5 questions
Safety & Security6 questions
- Should my student have renter's or personal-property insurance?
- If my student's belongings are stolen or damaged, will Menlo reimburse us?
- How safe are Menlo College residence halls?
- Where can I see Menlo College's crime and safety record?
- Are dorm buildings locked?
- How will my student know about a campus emergency?
Health & Privacy6 questions
- What should my student do if they become seriously sick or injured in the dorm?
- Can I call Housing and ask what is happening with my student's room or roommate problem?
- Can parents access a college student's education records if the student is our tax dependent?
- Can Menlo tell parents about an under-21 alcohol or drug violation?
- Does FERPA still apply if my Menlo College student is only 17?
- Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?
Accessibility2 questions
Move-In & Breaks3 questions
Housing guidance6 questions
Off-campus housing10 questions
- Can first-year students live off campus at Menlo College?
- Where should I live off campus near Menlo College?
- How much does off-campus housing near Menlo College really cost?
- When should I start looking for off-campus housing near Menlo College?
- How do I find and choose roommates for off-campus housing near Menlo College?
- What should I know about leases, guarantors, and deposits near Menlo College?
- How should I compare commuting, transit, and parking for housing near Menlo College?
- Can financial aid help pay for off-campus housing near Menlo College?
- How do I avoid rental scams and evaluate off-campus housing near Menlo College?
- What should I check about utilities, pets, parking, and subletting near Menlo College?