Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional Halls
Do I have to buy a meal plan?
All residents in traditional residence halls are required to purchase a 10, 15, or 21 meal plan. Students are originally assigned an Unlimited Access Plan (21 meals) but may change to a 15 or 10 meal plan before or during drop-add. Additionally there is a Canteen and a Starbucks in the Hoag Student Center, a Java City in the Library Technology Building, and a C3 in the HNS building.
Meal-plan prices for 2008-2009:
* Unlimited meal plan -$1296.00/semester
* 15 meal plan -$1228.00/semester
* 10 meal plan -$1158.00/semester
Can freshmen have a car on campus?
All students are allowed to have a car on campus as long as it is registered with Public Safety. All fees are included in matriculation fees. You may contact Public Safety for more information at 706-864-1500.
Can I live in an apartment off campus?
Full-time students who have not earned 60 semester hours must live on campus. Students may live off-campus if they live with and commute daily from the permanent legal residence of parent(s) or grandparent(s) within 50 miles of the campus; are 21 years of age or older; or have completed two years of successful active military service.
A waiver of this policy will be considered in individual cases for unique hardships. Prospective students should submit requests to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, enrolled students to the Office of Student Affairs.
Am I guaranteed housing as long as I want it?
Students are guaranteed university housing if they have earned less than 60 credit hours. Students with more than 60 credit hours may enter the lottery for available university managed spaces. The lottery occurs during the end of March.
Where can I do laundry and how much does it cost?
Coin-operated machines are located in each residence hall. It costs $.075 to wash and $0.75 to dry a load of clothes. An ironing board is provided. However, students should provide their own irons.
How do I get mail?
Every resident student is assigned a Post Office Box. Boxes are located in the Student Center. You should receive your box number during INTRO. Mail should be addressed as
Your Name
NGCSU Box #
Dahlonega, GA 30597
Can I stay on campus during the holidays or breaks?
The traditional residence halls close between semesters and for Thanksgiving and Spring Break. Students should plan in advance and make arrangements for other housing during these times. University-managed apartments are open year-round, including all University holidays and breaks.
Is it possible to get a single or private room?
When space is available, a student may request and be assigned a private room with payment of a private room fee. During fall semester, private rooms are only available in Lewis Hall.
What are the visitation hours in traditional residence halls?
Residents may host visitors of the opposite sex during the following visitation hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 1 a.m.
