Office of Residence Life

Summer Housing 2009

Summer Application 2009

Summer Appplications are now available.  Please fill one out online!

 2009 Dates & Rates

Students staying for periods of time different than those stated above will be charged a weekly rate of $270 singles/$195 doubles.  Monthly rates above are listed only for comparison purposes.  Students will be charged for entire summer, or entire sessions, not month to month.

Mesick 1st and 2nd floors will be designated as women only, and Mesick 3rd floor with be co-ed.  Mesick hall is an un-renovated building with no air conditioning.  North Hall has air conditioning in the hallways only, and South Hall has air conditioning in hallways and rooms.

Graduate students, Dix Scholars, and Commencement Volunteers who wish to stay the entire summer can select it on their application and will not be charged for the extra transition week.  You will be billed at the full summer rate for 15 weeks.

 Summer 2009 Dates:

5/12/09-8/30/09 (full summer)                         Fall 2009 residents ONLY
5/17/09-8/30/09 (full summer)                         Fall 2009 residents ONLY - Grad/Dix Students
5/12/09-7/1/09 (Session 1 + spring transition)  Spring 2009 residents ONLY
6/30/09-8/30/09 (Session 2 + fall transition)     Fall 2009 residents ONLY
5/17/09-7/1/09 (Session 1)
6/30/09-8/8/09 (Session 2) 

Special Rates:
5/17/09-8/8/09 (full summer rate)                         
Graduating Seniors & Graduate/Dix Students not in housing for Fall 2009 should be in contact with our office (or indicate on their application) if they plan to be in housing for both sessions.  Our office staff would be happy to speak with you about a "full summer" discount in person or over the phone at x1103.

Summer Applications Online
Summer Housing Applications can be filled out online.  Housing assignments will be sent out the 2nd week of May 2009 for all students. 

FAQ 2009: (Updated!)

Who can stay?

  • Residence Life houses current Simmons College students and students taking classes at Simmons College during the summer. If you are a student during the academic year you do not need to be in classes during summer to sign up for on-campus housing.
  • Graduate students and Dix Scholars wanting to live on campus during the summer have the option of staying in their same room.  If they have chosen a new room for the fall, they will be able to move into that room during the summer provided that it is available.

Where do students live during the summer?

  • Summer residents applying for a single room will be housed in North, South, and Mesick according to space availability. Summer residents applying for a double room will be housed in South Hall and Mesick.  Preference for singles will be given to graduate students/Dix Scholars who are continuing residents from the academic year.

How does transitioning from my old room to my summer assignment work?

  • At the beginning of summer, students who are currently in residential housing will be given the time to move their summer space.  We call this period "transition" because there is not one day, date, or time when everyone moves.  We contact each student individually when their new space is ready to arrange a time for them to move. We expect that new rooms will becom available as early as 5/12/09 and throughout rest of the week.  All students will be moved by Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
  • At the end of summer any student that will be living on campus for the Fall semester can remain on campus for the transition period fee and will move from their summer housing assignment directly to their fall housing assignment.

Do current Graduate/Dix students and graduating seniors need to sign up for "transition"?

  • No.  The current Graduate/Dix contract extends until Saturday, May 16, 2009.  Grad/Dix students wishing to stay for Session 1, Session 2, or the full summer  should sign up for those periods.  Graduating seniors can stay in housing until Saturday, May 16, 2009 under their current contract.  They can also sign up for  Session 1, Session 2, or a different time period (charged at the weekly rate).

How do I pay for summer housing?

  • Student Financial Service will bill you for your summer room; however payment can also be taken as check or money order.  Cash can be accepted only at the Cashier window.

What kind of spaces do you have available?

  • Single and double rooms are available during the summer. We will house students in North, South, and Mesick.  We charge by the week, session and whole summer and any combination thereof depending on how long you decide to stay with us.  The prices will include basic phone service, voice mail, and cable access.  Meal plans and microfridge rentals are not available during the summer.

How do I request Special Accommodations?

  • Medical documentation for a request based on medical needs must be received  by the Office of Disability Services to determine the necessity of the request.
  • Please go to the Simmons' website http://my.simmons.edu/offices/disability-services for information and necessary medical documentation forms.    

When will I check out & how does check out work?

  • Students staying for Session 1 and Session 2 will check out of their housing the day after their classes ends by 12pm. If you have a Saturday class, please let the Office of Residence Life know at the time of your application to summer housing.
  • Students staying on at a weekly rate will check out the last day of paid occupancy.
  • After you complete your move you should check in with an RA to complete an inspection and sign your room condition report.  You have the option to choose to have an 'express checkout'.  In this case, you would not have to sign your room condition report but you waive the right to contest any damage charges.  Once you have completed your check out you can come into the Office of Residence Life to sign your key back in or drop off your key in the key drop box located in your hall.  If for any reason we have not received your key within 2 business days of your move, your room will be recored and you will be billed $50.00.

What do I do if I want to rent a Microfridge during the summer?

  • Unfortunately Residence Campus Service's contract with the Microfridge Company does not extend into the summer.  If you would like to buy your own, you are welcome to do so as long as it meets the requirements in the license agreement and is energy star efficient.  You can also purchase one directly from the Microfridge Company.  Visit the Residence Campus Services website for contact information.  If you choose not to purchase one, but would could also rent one.  Contact Res Campus Services for resources.