SVSU Housing 2021-22

HOUSING & DINING VOTED #1

Campus Housing in the USA!

Nestled in a nature preserve in the valley of our region is a beautiful campus filled with a dedication to its students.

When our students aren’t in class, they go home to the highest-ranked dorms in the nation. We welcome you to the Cardinal family — your home away from home.

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* 2021 NICHE POLL

Pine Grove is home to SVSU upperclassmen.

Your degree is the ultimate goal — but college is also about friendships, leadership, finding hidden talents and new passions.

CAMPUS ENTERTAINMENT: • Valley Nights – Free movies on campus • Theater programs • Rhea Miller Concert Series • Intramural and club sports teams

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS:

SVSU hosts over 170 clubs and registered student organizations (RSOs) to choose from. Not only are RSOs fun and a great way to meet other students with similar interests, but they also look good on a résumé.

Students who are leaders of an RSO are able to show that they are active leaders in the SVSU community.

CAMPUS HEALTH & SAFETY:

• University Police Department: svsu.edu/universitypolice • CampusAlert • Operation ID • Proactive COVID-19 response plan: svsu.edu/nestplan • Saginaw Valley Covenant HealthCare on campus • University Wellness Program • Running/walking trails • Fitness Center

RENEWABLE 4-YEAR $1,500 HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP! If you have a 3.0+ GPA, you automatically qualify for 1 of 5 merit scholarships from SVSU ranging from $1,000 - $5,000.

If you also live on campus with a 3.0 GPA, you automatically get an extra $1,500 Housing Scholarship to help pay for on-campus housing.

These scholarships will be applied to your account.

No Application required!

To learn more about scholarships visit svsu.edu/costquiz.

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We are more than a school...We’re the student section of a fired-up basketball game, painted red and cheering loud. We are Tekes and Alpha Sigma Alphas turning students into brothers and sisters.

We’re festivals and movie nights, dorm hangouts and coffeehouse open mic events. We’re even a community fundraising team, making a difference in the lives of those around us!

HOUSING RESIDENTS’ ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:

• Private bathrooms • High-speed wireless Internet • SpectrumU Streaming TV • Living and study areas • Air conditioning • Courtesy telephones in public areas • Fully furnished rooms • Laundry facilities in each complex (included in rates) • Smoke-free environment • Convenient parking (permit required, no extra fee) • Parcel lockers • Printing center in each Living Center lobby

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ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE:

• Fast meals • Short walking distances to classes • Saving gas money • Global experiences with neighbors • Better opportunity for involvement and meeting new peers • Being around for late-night campus activities

CARDINAL TIP: Campus dining at Marketplace at Doan, as well as the C-Store, are just a short walk from all freshman housing units.

FIRST YEAR SUITES

LIVING CENTERS

The suites are designated for first-year students. The unique apartment-like design provides students with a living/ study room, private bathroom and kitchenette.

MJ Brandimore House, Living Center South, and Living Center Southwest also house first-year students. The four room styles in the building are complemented by study lounges and laundry facilities on each floor.

Two- or three-person efficiency units.

Four- or five-bedroom apartments house 6-8 students, respectively.

Suite styles house four students and four bedrooms; plenty of private bedroom options.

CARDINAL LIVING: All freshman units are fully equipped with air conditioning, wireless Internet service and kitchenettes.

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For those starving for the ultimate on-campus experience, SVSU provides an inspiring menu for the soul … not to mention an inspired menu of diverse dining options. Rotating daily offerings and food festivals are available at the campus’s largest dining facility, the Marketplace at Doan; a Mongolian grill, a salad bar, a bakery and brick oven pizza are some of the more popular picks, but there’s plenty more.

EATING MADE EASY. And that’s not including the popular restaurant chains located on campus.

Students also enjoy meals from: • Starbucks • Cardinal Cafe • Papa John’s - Subway • Einstein Bros. Bagels - Freshens Salads & Smoothies • The POD convenience store - Grille Works • The C-Store - Panda Express • The POD at Ryder Center For more information about dining at SVSU, visit svsufood.com or use social media handle @SVSUFood on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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CARDINAL TIP:

CARDINAL TIP:

The Marketplace at Doan features stations and meal options that vary daily. To check out weekly menus and specials, visit svsufood.com

Order and pay for your food in advance and avoid waiting in line with GRUBHUB.

INCOMING FRESHMAN & FRESHMAN TRANSFERS HOUSING + DINING RATES*

FIRST YEAR SUITES

$200 prepayment

$5,353 fall balance

$5,553 winter balance

$11,106 TOTAL

LIVING CENTERS

$200 prepayment

$5,603 fall balance

$5,803 winter balance

$11,606 TOTAL

LIVING CENTERS

$200 prepayment

$5,123 fall balance

$5,323 winter balance

$10,646 TOTAL

Single Bedroom/ Shared Suite (4 students, 4 bedrooms)

Single Bedroom/ Shared Apartment (6-8 students, 4-5 bedrooms)

Efficiency (2 or 3 students, shared)

MEAL PLANS (The meal plans are mandatory and the price is included in the table above).

• 11 meals per week + $450 per semester • 14 meals per week + $350 per semester • Unlimited meals per week + $250 per semester *For estimating purposes only. Prices are from Fall 2021 - Winter 2022.

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HOUSING & DINING

Housing Operations Curtiss 118 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710 (989) 964-4255 housing@svsu.edu svsu.edu/housing Visit svsu.edu/nextsteps to get started on your Housing & Dining plan at SVSU!