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Home to approximately 700 students, our Residence Halls are more than just a place to sleep and store your things. They are communities that provide an exciting living and learning environment. Our four residential facilities, including one apartment-style complex, meet the needs of everyone. From hall government to intramural sports and study sessions, there are many ways to get involved. Living on campus will help you to make lifelong friends and discover a variety of opportunities.

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SE Housing & Residence Life

Email: housing@se.edu  | Phone: 580-745-2948
Virtual Office Hours: 10AM-12PM; 1PM-4PM on Regular Business Days
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SPRING 2024 – HOW TO PROPERLY CHECK OUT OF YOUR ROOM & AVOID EXTRA CHARGES (Click to expand) Open Close

SPRING 2024 HOUSING CONTRACTS END AT 4PM ON FRIDAY, 5/3/24.  ALL RESIDENT STUDENTS MUST BE CHECKED OUT OR RECEIVED WRITTEN APPROVAL FOR SUMMER HOUSING.

How to Properly Check Out of your Spring Booking (Assigned Room)

…  and avoid additional charges$$

  1. Prepare for Checking out of your Assigned Residence Hall Room (and avoid additional charges)
    1. Pack and remove all personal belongings. (Remember to DONATE UNWANTED ITEMS and avoid dragging them home with you!!  Clothing, non-perishable food items, other items – please no broken items. DONATION TUBS WILL BE LOCATED IN THE MAIN LOBBIES OF ALL RESIDENCE HALLS.)
    2. Clean the entire room and shared space (bathrooms, living rooms, etc.) and remove all trash.
    3. Take your shower curtain, but leave the shower rod!
    4. If you live in Shearer Hall, remember to clean the Refrigerator and Microwave.
    5. Return all furniture to its original placement (how it was when you moved in). If you do not remember the correct position, check your RA’s door.
  2. Access the SE Housing Portal (in StarRez)
    1. Go to se.edu
    2. Click on “current students” at the top of the webpage
    3. Scroll down till you get to “Life on Campus” in bold letters
    4. Click on “Housing and Residence Life” (Should be the first option in the second column)
    5. Scroll down about midway down the page and click on “SE Housing Portal” (Blue button with yellow arrow pointing to the right)
    6. Click the “Login” button in the top left corner of the screen
    7. Login with your student email and the password that was given to you by the school for your computer lab logins or your Canvas login password.
  3. Checking Out through The Housing Portal  – CHECK OUT BEFORE 4 PM ON FRIDAY, 5/3/24 TO AVOID LATE CHECK-OUT, SUMMER HOUSING, OR IMPROPER CHECK-OUT CHARGES.
    1. Select “Contract Terminations & Check Outs,” from the top (Yellow) tool bar.
    2. Select “Request Check Out” from the drop-down menu and click on the button that says “Save and Continue.”
    3. Select the booking (room assignment) that you are in (It should say “Spring xx” for the current semester) by clicking on the “Select” button.
    4. Read through the policies and cleaning instructions before checking the box that says you understand.
    5. Check the box then click on the button that says “Save”
    6. Make sure that you have everything out of your room before completing the next step which is confirming your departure. Once you are out, enter your Student ID in the space provided and then click on the button that says, “Check Out Now.” (Once you complete this step, you are no longer authorized to be inside of the Residence Hall building.)
  4. FINAL STEP OF CHECKING OUT – BRING THE ROOM KEY TO THE HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE BEFORE 4PM ON FRIDAY, 5/3/24 TO AVOID LATE CHECK-OUT, SUMMER HOUSING, OR IMPROPER CHECK-OUT CHARGES.
    1. To complete the check-out process, you must bring the key to the Housing and Residence Life Office on the 3rd floor of the Student Union, room 309, BETWEEN 10M – 4PM MONDAY – FRIDAY.
  5. IF YOU NEED TO STAY ON CAMPUS PAST 4PM ON FRIDAY, 5/3/24, YOU MUST SUBMIT A SUMMER HOUSING CONTRACT BEFORE THIS TIME, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON FOR REMAINING ON CAMPUS! (The sooner the better to give Housing & Residence Life an opportunity to review and approve requests. Submitted Summer Housing Contracts must meet the criteria to be approved. Only students who have received written approval from Housing & Residence Life have approval to remain in the Residence Halls past 4 pm on Friday, 5/3/24.)
    1. Graduates who are participating in Commencement (Congratulations!), must submit the Summer Housing Contract and email Housing@se.edu. Once approved, you will be eligible to check-out on Saturday, 5/4/24, between 2-4pm, at no additional charge.
    2. Students who are working/performing for Commencement (Thank you!), must submit the Summer Housing Contract, and your Director/Advisor must submit a request for you to check out late. Once approved, you will be eligible to check out on Saturday, between 2-4pm, at no additional charge.
    3. Student Athletes who are required to remain on campus to participate in post-season play (Congratulations and Good Luck!), must submit the Summer Housing Contract and your Coach must submit a request for you to remain in your room.  Team check-out times will be established between Housing & Residence Life and your Coach.
    4. All other students who are requesting to live on campus past 4 pm on Friday, 5/3/24, must submit the Summer Housing Contract ASAP to provide Housing & Residence Life the time to review your request.  To be eligible to remain on campus during the summer, resident students must:
      1. Be enrolled for a summer class, OR
      2. Be enrolled for the fall, submit a fall housing contract, and receive written approval to remain on campus. To receive written approval, students must email housing@se.edu to explain the reason that they need to remain on campus for the summer.  (Examples of reasons that a student may need to remain on campus would include athletes who plan to work out with the Strength & Conditioning Coach, students in the Professional Pilot program who are trying to get in more flight hours, students who have ongoing employment on or off campus, etc.)
    5. Only the written approval from Housing & Residence Life will be considered authorization to remain in the Residence Hall past 4 pm on Friday, 5/3/24.Anyone who is not checked out and not authorized to remain in the Residence Hall after 4 pm on Friday, 5/3/24 is subject to substantial additional charges.
  6. Have a great summer!! – If you plan to live on campus during the summer session, make sure that you submit your Summer Housing Contract before 4 pm on Friday, 5/3/24 and are prepared to relocate to your summer assignment during the days of 5/10 – 5/15.
  7. To watch a video with instructions, go here: https://youtu.be/t804K9HFbM0

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE JUMP ON THE VIRTUAL OFFICE (See link below) DURING REGULAR HOURS!!

Summer 2024 Housing Application (Now available!) Open Close

We are now accepting Summer 2024 Housing Applications! Go HERE to apply to live on campus!

Academic Year 2024-2025 Housing (Now Available!) Open Close

We are now accepting Academic Year 2024-2025 Housing Applications! Go HERE to apply to live on campus!

Winter Intersession 2024-25 (can be submitted after 11/1) Open Close
  • Go to the SE Housing & Residence Life webpage @ edu/hrl.
  • Scroll down to the SE Housing Portal and click on this button.
  • Click Login in the top right-hand corner in the yellow bar at the top of the page.
  • Use your SE-Student login credentials to log in to the Housing Portal.
  • Select Winter Break Housing Request in the yellow bar.
  • Select Fall booking which should be the top option on the two bookings that will show up. (A booking is the room assignment.)
  • Select the button next to the booking for Fall [Use the current Fall/Year].
  • Read all the information then select the checkmark that indicates you have read the information above.
  • Select the reason that you want to stay, If you select ‘other’, provide the pertinent information.
  • Type in your student ID with the zeros in front of it and click submit request.
  • The approval process may take up to a week. You are not considered approved until you receive an email from Housing@SE.edu that states you have been approved. The letter will advise you when you can pick up the temporary front door key that you will need to use during the intersession.
  • Video demonstration of the process:  Winter Intersession Walkthrough

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Mission Statement Open Close

The Department of Residence Life creates a living environment that supports student learning, fosters personal growth and development, and encourages the development of personal integrity and civic responsibility. We effectively manage well-maintained and reasonably priced residential facilities. We value the individuality of each student and the diversity reflected within our community.

Goals of Residence Life Open Close
  • Residential programs will develop residential communities in which all members feel valued and safe.
  • Residential programs will enhance the personal growth and development of resident students.
  • Residential programs will support the academic mission of the university.
    Residential programs will encourage active citizenship and civic responsibility.
  • The Department of Residence Life will provide clean, well maintained and reasonably priced residential facilities will meet the ever-changing needs of students.
  • The Department of Residence Life will utilize administrative policies, procedures & processes that ensure the orderly and effective administration and operation of all aspects of the program.
  • Well trained and qualified staff will be a foundation of the residential program.
  • The Residence Life Department and personnel will maintain a commitment to advocating for the individual needs of each resident student as well as the collective needs and concerns of the residential community.
Residence Life Office Hours Open Close

Virtual Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm on regular business days

If you would like to speak to a Housing employee please join us via Zoom, click HERE

Helpful Contact Numbers

Main Office (during regular office hours): 580-745-2948
After Hours Emergencies/Campus Police: 580-745-2727