UNF Housing Operations

What is my room assignment and when will I receive it?
Area assignments are made in late May, and confirmation of your Area assignment will be mailed to your permanent address in June. Your rental charge will also be included in this mailing. Your fall rent must be paid by the due date to prevent a loss of your assignment. You will not receive your actual room assignment until you arrive on campus.
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Who is my roommate? Can I contact my roommate before we move in?
Roommate information and confirmation of your area assignment will be available online through myHousing. The confirmation will have the names and contact information of your roommate(s). Feel free to contact your roommate(s) before you arrive.
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Can I see my room before I move in?
No. The residence halls are closed to students until the move-in date. Because we make many changes during the summer, your room assignment may change before you arrive.
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Can I change my assignment before the move-in date?
Students who are interested in requesting a change in their assignment prior to the Fall semester can log into myHousing and submit an Online Housing Assignment Change Request. All changes are subject to space availability. If you submit an Online Housing Assignment Change Request, you will be contacted during the summer only if an option for a new assignment becomes available. Continue to check myHousing for the most up to date information on your assignment.
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Can I change my fall roommate(s) before the move-in date?
Students who are interested in requesting a change of their roommate(s) prior to the Fall semester can log into myHousing and submit an Online Housing Assignment Change Request. All changes are subject to space availability. If you submit an Online Housing Assignment Change Request, you will be contacted during the summer only if an option for a new roommate(s) becomes available. Continue to check myHousing for the most up to date information on your assignment.
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Why wasn't I assigned to my first or second choice room or residence hall?
The room assignment process is based on the date your UNF Housing Contract was received. While not everyone received their first choice of residence, every effort was made to accommodate your preferences. Additionally, if you and another student(s) mutually requested one another as roommates, your housing assignment was made based on the date that the first of the two UNF Housing Contracts was received.
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Can minors (under age of 18) live on campus?
Yes. Minors (residents under the age of 18) will be assigned to rooms in Osprey Hall. One of our primary responsibilities is to provide a safe and secure living environment, and we believe (as does our University Police Department) assigning minors to Osprey Hall is the best option. When a minor turns 18, they may submit a room change request form to move to another residential area. If space is available, the Assignments staff will offer you a space in a different area.
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In advance of my move-in date, can I ship things to my residence hall?
The university cannot accept any package(s) shipped in advance of your move-in date.
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Where is my residence hall?
Map of Campus.
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I am not disabled, why was I assigned to a handicapped room?
Federal and State law mandate that we provide handicapped rooms in all of our housing facilities. Due to high demand for on-campus housing, we utilized all bed spaces. It is common for students without disabilities to be assigned to a handicapped room unless this room is needed by a student with special needs.
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What is my campus mailing address?
Your campus mailing address will be indicated on your area assignment. Housing Operations will assign you a Housing Box (HB) Number. Your mail should be addressed as follows:

Osprey Fountains Residents
RESIDENT'S NAME 12800 UNF Drive, #______ Jacksonville, FL 32224-2668

All Other Residents
RESIDENT'S NAME 11800 UNF Drive, #______ Jacksonville, FL 32224-2668
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What size is my room?
The approximate size of each room is as follows: - Osprey Hall: 180 sq/ft - Osprey Landing: 385 sq/ft - Osprey Cove: 385 sq/ft - Osprey Village o One Bedroom: 400 sq/ft o Two Bedroom: 550 sq/ft - Osprey Crossings: 385 sq/ft
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What furniture will be in my room?
All rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser/wardrobe, desk and chair. Please select a housing area below to see which furnishings are included and their dimensions. • Osprey Hall • Osprey Landing • Osprey Cove • Osprey Crossings • Osprey Village • Osprey Fountains
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What about the window coverings?
All residence hall rooms have window blinds.
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Will I have a bathroom in my room?
Osprey Hall has communal bathrooms. All other buildings have bathrooms in each room.
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What should I bring for my room?
For more information on what to bring to campus (See What To Bring). For buildings with private bathrooms, students must also provide toilet paper and shower curtains.
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Can I bring a small appliance like a microwave, coffee maker, or refrigerator?
Care should be taken not to overload electrical circuits. Even approved appliances can be dangerous when not used properly. Students should unplug appliances after use and should be especially careful not to leave any approved appliances unattended. (See below for approved appliances) Refrigerators, which do not exceed 4.5 cubic feet, and microwaves that do not exceed 1200 watts are permitted. Rooms are permitted a maximum of two refrigerators. Osprey Village apartments come with a full-size refrigerator. Approved Appliances: Small appliances without exposed heating elements, such as curling irons, blow dryers, sandwich/waffle makers, bread makers, rice cookers, coffee makers, hot pots, and crock pots are permitted in student rooms, with proper usage. George Foreman Grills and other similar items may ONLY be utilized in lounges (Osprey Landing, Osprey Cove and Osprey Crossings) and kitchens in the Osprey Village Apartments as long as grease is disposed of properly (i.e., not down any drain). George Foreman Grills are NOT permitted in Osprey Hall. The use of these items is not permitted in individual student rooms. Charcoal grills are not allowed on campus as there are grills provided in the housing areas. Grilling is NOT permitted in any of the housing courtyards or on any balconies. Lighter fluid is also strictly prohibited and may not be stored or used within the residence areas. Village apartments have a fully functioning kitchen. Therefore, only Village residents may use toasters, toaster ovens, and George Forman grills in their kitchens. Appliances that are Strictly Prohibited: Any appliances with an open flame, open heating coil, or open heating element (i.e., hot plates and coffee coils) are prohibited because they are fire hazards. The following items are strictly prohibited (including, but not limited to): toasters, toaster ovens, hibachis (electric or propane), hot plates, space heaters, electric skillets, soup warmers, s'more makers, electric grills, and gas grills. Deep fat fryers and smoke machines are not permitted. Village residents also may not possess or use electric or gas grills.
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I would like to bring a computer. What will work in my room?
For recommendations and specifications, please see the OspreyNet page.
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Can I stay in my room over the break periods?
First-Year Students are not permitted to sta on campus during the Winter Break. All New First Year Students will be required to leave for the Winter Break at 5:00pm on the last Friday of mid-term exams and may return to campus at 9:00am on the Sunday before the start of the Spring semester. Please make arrangements in advance for off-campus accommodations during this period. Students may remain on-campus for Spring Break.
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Am I required to purchase a meal plan?
Although on-campus residents are not required to purchase a meal plan, many students choose to participate in some type of meal plan program. For more information about dining on-campus, please select this link http://www.dineoncampus.com/unf/.
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If I have other questions, whom can I call or email?
The Central Housing Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. You can contact us by phone (904) 620-4663 or email housing@unf.edu.
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Does Housing Clean My Room?
Once you move into your room, you and your roommate(s) are responsible for the upkeep of your room including the bathroom. Housing Operations personnel do not clean individual rooms during the academic year. During the Winter Break, Housing Operations does clean the tile floor in rooms in the following buildings: Osprey Landing and Osprey Crossings. Since Osprey Hall has shared bathrooms, Housing Operations does clean these bathrooms on a daily basis. All Public Spaces (Lounges, Lobbies and Laundry Rooms) are cleaned on a daily basis by Housing Operations Personnel.
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Where do I do laundry, and how much does it cost?
Each of the residential areas has their own laundry facility facilitated by MacGray. The Landing, Cove and Crossings have one laundry room per building. Osprey Hall and Osprey Village have one central Laundry facility. It costs $1.00 per load to wash, and $1.00 per load to dry. For more information on the laundry facilities in each area, view Residential Laundry Service.
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