Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN DOES MY STUDENT MOVE INTO AND OUT OF RESIDENCE HALLS?
Each fall, first-year students will begin moving in on the Friday prior to the start of classes. Returning students will move in on the following Sunday before classes typically begin on Tuesday.
During the year, the residence halls will close during the winter holiday between semesters. During those breaks, students typically leave by 5PM on the last day of exams and return the Sunday before classes begin on Tuesday for the Spring Semester.
At the end of the year in May, Students move out by 5PM on the last day of exams. Consult the academic calendar to find the corresponding dates for the current term.
WHAT CAN I BRING?
As you prepare for your new place, you have questions, and we have answers on what to pack and what to leave behind! Find our packing list and other tips and tricks to make your move to campus seamless.
HOW DO I CHANGE MY ROOMMATE?
Room and roommate changes will typically be permitted during designated times. After the second week of each semester, Room Change Request forms may be submitted to reslife@ozarks.edu for review. Students may also request a room change the last week of November in the fall semester if interested in a room change for the spring semester. Room change requests are only considered as space is available and are processed on a first come, first served basis.
MY STUDENT HAS A MAINTENANCE ISSUE. WHAT CAN I DO?
Your student should submit a work order to Physical plant to report the problem. That will generate a work order. Only students can submit the request so physical plant staff can follow up with the student directly to resolve the issue.
If you have not received a resolve to the issue listed on your maintenance request, please send an email to include your work order number to reslife@ozarks.edu and a member of the Residential Life team will follow up with maintenance.
IS THERE STORAGE AVAILABLE FOR MY BELONGINGS OVER THE SUMMER?
Storage on campus is available, but it is not guaranteed. When offered, space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. If approved for storage, students may store up to five items in any combination of plastic standard sized totes (approx.. 15x24x12), one microwave, and one mini-refrigerator.
WHAT ARE THE DINING HALL HOURS?
During the regular semester, the dining hall is open:
Mon. – Fri.
Breakfast: 7 AM – 9:30 AM
Lunch: 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Dinner: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sat. – Sun.
Brunch: 11 AM – 1 PM
Dinner: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MY STUDENT IS LIVING ON-CAMPUS. ARE THEY REQUIRED TO HAVE A MEAL PLAN?
Students living in the residence halls, the suites, and the apartments are expected to have a meal plan. Meal plans vary based on where on campus the student lives. Meal plans provide students with meals to use at the campus dining hall as well as declining cash balance (DCB) that can be redeemed at Campus Perks or the Eagles Nest.
CAN I CHANGE MY MEAL PLAN?
Students can change their meal plan up until the first Friday of classes, each semester by email studentlife@ozarks.edu. You should include your student ID number and which plan you want for the semester.
WHAT IS THE STUDENT MAILING ADDRESS?
The Campus Mail Services is the hub for distribution and pick up of incoming/outgoing mail. To send a package or letters, address all mail with
[STUDENT NAME]
[BOX]
415 N. COLLEGE AVE.
CLARKSVILLE, AR 72830
The name the mail is addressed to needs to be the legal name that is used to register with the University.
CAN MY STUDENT LIVE OFF-CAMPUS?
At Ozarks, we believe living on-campus contributes greatly to our student’s development! Studies show that students who live on-campus earn better grades, are more involved in student organizations, and graduate at higher rate in comparison to students who live off-campus.
Check our Residence Policy for the criteria required for exemption.
