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Frequently Asked Questions
Please take some time to look through the following questions and answers. Most of these questions relate to those most frequently asked of the Student Development Office. If your questions are still not answered please contact us.
Q. When do the dorms open and when can I move in?
The residence halls open at 9:00am on the Saturday before classes begin; if necessary other arrangements may be made by calling the Residence Hall Directors.
Q. How do I change Residence Halls or rooms?
If you need to make a housing change during a school break, contact Dawn Lahm, ext. 2044, in SDO. All other room reservations may be made through your RD. Room changes may be made through the Residence Directors during the first two weeks of classes. Following that time, a $50.00 fee, payable in advance in cash, is imposed for any room change.
Q. How do I get a single room?
All first semester freshmen are assigned a roommate. Single rooms may be requested by juniors and seniors for an additional fee and are subject to availability. If during the semester you desire authorization to move out of your residence hall, inform your Residence Director and request the proper form from the SDO.
Q. Can I live off-campus?
A student enrolled in eight (8) or more credit hours of classes is required to live in a residence hall. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the SDO in the following instances.
- When a student will be living with his/her immediate family which provides a guardian relationship
- When a student has completed 90 credit hours (senior status).
- When a student will be twenty-three (23) years of age or older prior to the upcoming semester
- When a student has already lived in a residence hall seven semesters;
Before seeking off-campus housing (after being a dorm resident) you must inform your RDs and seek approval and documentation from the SDO.
All off-campus students are expected to adhere to OCC behavioral policies or they may forfeit the privilege of off-campus housing. Housing exceptions will not be granted to students on academic or disciplinary probation. Housing exceptions will not be granted solely for financial reasons.
A student enrolled in seven (7) credit hours or less must live off campus unless s/he is enrolled in the OCC/MSSC co-op program. Otherwise, in order to live in the residence halls, special approval from the SDO is required.
Q. What if I have a car on campus?
All vehicles must be registered and must have parking permits. Failure to have a permit on your vehicle will result in a $25 fine. The second offense will be $50.00. Parking permits are available at the Student Development Office.
Q.Where can I ride my bike and store it?
Bicycles may be used on roadways only. Bicycle racks are provided at various locations on campus for your use. Guidelines for storage of bikes at specific residence halls will be provided.
Q. Can I have a refrigerator in my room?
You may have one small refrigerator per room in the residence halls. These refrigerators must not exceed the following specifications: Capacity: 3.6 cubic feet; Electric: 1.1 amps, 120 volt; a three pronged plug must be used; no extension cords or plug adapters may be used. All upkeep and maintenance of these refrigerators is the responsibility of the student.
Q. What if my campus phone or internet isn’t working on campus?
You may file a request for help at Help.OCC.edu, or you may contact the Technology department at ext. 2811.
Q. How do I make an appointment for counseling?
Appointments for counseling may be made in the SDO. Contact Dawn Lahm at ext. 2044 to make an appt. with Sharon Engelbrecht or Jeremey Wolfe.
Q. What if my job keeps me out past curfew?
If your employer requires you to work past curfew, advance permission must be obtained from the SDO. Work permit forms are available from your RDs or the SDO.
Q. How do I get a new Student ID card?
Replacement ID cards are available through the SDO for a $10.00 fee.
Q. Where can I make suggestions, concerns, or complaints regarding my OCC experience?
Students may submit a "Student Concerns Form" to the Dean of Students online at http://occ.edu/students/forms.aspx?ekfrm=1705, or by filling out and turning in this downloadable PDF, or by picking up a form in the Student Development Office. Students may also voice their concerns directly to the appropriate individuals either in writing or in person.
