
Life Happens Here!
While you are on campus, we want you to feel like you are home! Find the right housing option and enjoy a safe, supportive and inclusive community that fosters personal and academic growth.
On this page:
Diversity Commitment
Residential Living and Learning is committed to creating environments that intentionally focus on diversity, equity, sustainability and inclusion. Every member of our community is a valued part of our Pride with a unique set of identities that should be respected and celebrated. We will not tolerate any form of hate, bigotry, harassment, threat or abuse.
How to Apply
Residential Living and Learning will send out important notices to a student's myLeo email address regarding the application process, room selection, halls availability, the waitlist, move-in, etc. Students should get into the habit of checking their myLeo email on a regular basis.
New Students
Once you have been fully admitted to A&M-Commerce you may apply for housing. The application opens on November 1 for the following academic year.
If you are a new student needing housing for Spring 2023, email the housing office at [email protected] for more information.
How to Apply:
- MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning
- Click the Apply Now button on the housing portal homepage
- Select the application that correlates with the term you wish to apply
- Complete the application
Timeline:
November 1
Application Opens
April 3
Housing & Meal Plan Contracts Open/ Form Roommate Groups
May 12
Priority deadline for students to sign housing & meal plan contracts to get a priority timeslot for room selection
May 15
Students check myLeo Housing Portal for random, computer-generated room selection timeslot
May 16-26
Students with priority room selection timeslots log-in to myLeo Housing Portal to select a room
May 31
Students who missed priority deadline continue to apply for housing and select room immediately
August 10
Room Selection Ends/Room Swap Ends/Waitlist Opens
Important Notes:
- There is a $100 application fee. If you are experiencing financial hardship, Residential Living and Learning can defer the fee to your fall balance after February 1. If you need this option, please email [email protected] and request for your fee to be deferred to your Fall balance.
- Students must have their Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination records on file before they are allowed to select a room on campus unless they are over 22 years old.
- Students in the Honors College and student athletes complete the exact same application process as all other students. They do have a different room assignment process and should speak to their advisor/coach if they have questions.
- Room Selection Timeslots are assigned by a random computer-generated lottery system. All students who have signed a housing contract by May 12th will be entered into the lottery and will receive a random timeslot to select a room.
- All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan.
- Students need to check their myLeo email on a regular basis to receive information on the application process, Living & Learning Communities, room selection, move-in, etc.
Current Residents
If you are a current resident living on campus, you will apply for housing November 1-May 12. You do not have to pay the $100 fee again as long as you apply by the May 12th deadline.
How to Apply:
- MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning
- Click the Apply Now button on the housing portal homepage
- Select the application that correlates with the term you wish to apply
- Complete the application
- Returning Students will not be required to pay the $100 fee again as long as the application for the next Academic Year is completed by the posted deadline.
Timeline:
November 1
Application opens
April 3
Housing and meal plan contracts open/Form roommate groups
May 12
Priority deadline for students to sign housing & meal plan contracts to get a priority timeslot for room selection & not have to pay $100 Fee
May 15
Students check myLeo Housing Portal for random, lottery-generated room selection timeslot
May 16-26
Students with priority room selection timeslots log-in to myLeo Housing Portal to select a room
August 10
Room Selection Ends/Room Swap Ends/Waitlist Opens
Important Notes:
- Current residents who do not complete the contracts by the May 12, 2023 deadline will have to pay the $100 application fee again and will not be able to participate in returning student room selection.
- Current students are required to be registered for fall classes or meet the advising requirement before being allowed to select a room for Fall.
- Current students will receive numerous emails to their myLeo email account about the returning student room selection process. These emails will answer questions about which halls are available for selection, specific room selection dates, the waitlist, move-in etc.
- All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan.
Summer Housing
The Summer Housing Application opens on April 1. The summer housing contract covers the terms Summer I and Summer II.
How to Apply:
- MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning
- Click the Apply for Summer button on the housing portal homepage
- Complete the Application
Summer 2022 Rates:
- Phase III Double: $560 Per Term
- Phase III Private: $650 Per Term
- $400 FLEX Meal Plan: $400 Per Term (meal plan required)
Important Notes:
- There are typically only 1 or 2 halls open for the summer.
- Students are not able to select their own room assignment for summer housing due to limited availability.
Break Housing
Residential Living and Learning provides housing for an additional charge during the winter break, May mini and August mini terms. Students who sign up for mini/break housing may be required to move to a specific hall that will remain open during that break time. Not all residence halls are open during each break. There are no meal plans available during the mini/break terms.
How to Apply:
- MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning
- Click the Other Apps button on the housing portal homepage
- Select Break Housing
- Complete application
Thanksgiving Break
Who can stay: All residents staying in on-campus housing for the fall term
Application: No Application
Fee: No Fee
Winter Break Housing
Who can stay: All residents with a fall AND spring contract on file
Application: Opens November 7, Deadline December 16th
Fee: TBD
How to apply: MyLeo > Apps> Other Apps > Winter Break Housing
Spring Break Housing
Who can stay: All residents staying in on-campus housing for the spring term
Application: No Application
Fee: No Additional Fee
May Mini Housing
Who can stay: All resident with a current spring and summer I housing contract on file
Application: Opens April 3, interested students will complete the Summer Application
Note: More detailed information will be emailed to residents who qualify to stay
August Mini Housing
Who can stay: Any Fall 2023 resident
Application: Residents may use the Appointments button in myLeo housing portal to select a day/time for arrival
Note: More detailed information will be emailed to residents who qualify to stay
Housing and dining information
All full-time, first- and second-year undergraduate students who enroll at the university within one year of high school graduation are required to live on campus and have a meal plan.
Housing Requirement Exemption
Commuter Authorization will be honored if a first-year student is living with a parent or legal guardian within 50 miles or less than one hour drive time from campus. Once a student enters a housing contract during their first year, they may not complete the Commuter Request for their second year.
Exemption requests for first-year students who are recent high school graduates and are married, have children, are over 21, or who have other extenuating circumstances can be made through the Contract Release Request. Please do not sign an off-campus lease until you have submitted your request and received approval.
The Commuter Authorization Request and Contract Release Request are located in the housing portal found in myLeo under Other Applications.
Housing
2022-23 Halls and Rates by High School Graduation Year
2022 High School Graduate Housing Options (Rates Per Term)
Pride Rock
2/1 suite, private bedroom, shared bathroom
$3,404
Phase III
Double room, private centralized bathroom
$2,918
Private room, private centralized bathroom
$3,342
F-Halls (Members of Sorority and LLC Only)
Double bedroom, community bathroom
$2,094
Private bedroom, community bathroom
$2,628
2021 High School Graduate Housing Options (Rates Per Term)
Phase II
2/1 suite, private bedroom, shared bathroom
$3,404
F-Halls (Members of Sorority and LLC Only)
Double bedroom, community bathroom
$2,094
Private bedroom, community bathroom
$2,628
2020 and Earlier High School Graduate Housing Options (Rates Per Term)
Phase II
2/1 suite, private bedroom, shared bathroom
$3,404
F-Halls (Members of Sorority and LLC Only)
Double bedroom, community bathroom
$2,094
Private bedroom, community bathroom
$2,628
Move In/Move Out Procedures
Spring 2023
Spring 2023 Housing Move-in:
January 12-15
Step 1: Sign in to your myLeo housing portal and select a Spring 2023 check in time under Appointments
Step 2: Report to your assigned hall desk to complete your check in. You will be required to have your university ID during the check-in process.
Front Desk Hours for Check-in:
January 12-15 8am-8pm
FRONT DESK PHONE NUMBERS
F-Halls (Greek and Women’s Hall): 903.468.3010
New Pride Apartments: 903.468.4422
Phase II New Residence Hall: 903.468.3072
Phase III: 903.468.4413
Prairie Crossing Apartments: 903.468.3010
Pride Rock: 903.468.4078
Whitley Hall: 903.886.5790
Residential Living and Learning: 903.886.5797
Submit a Work Order
WIFI/Internet Issues:
Contact IT at [email protected] or 903.468.6000.
Directv/Cable:
Apogee 24 HR support:
Text “resnet” to 84700
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 855.377.4160
Washer/Dryer Issues:
Contact your hall office to submit a work order.
Electricity Shutting Off:
Unplug appliances when not in use or move some appliances to another electrical socket.
HOW TO SUBMIT WORK ORDERS
If you need to report a facilities or custodial issue, please sign on to your MyLeo.
- MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning > Room Maintenance
- Select My Jobs (for my room) or Shared Jobs (for shared spaces such as bathrooms, kitchens, living room, etc…)
- Once you have selected your job, type Click New Job.
- From the room drop-down, select My Room or Shared Rooms.
- Select your room number.
- Fill in the description, the cause, and comment, and select Save.
Your work order has now been submitted. Check your myLeo email for updates on your request.
COVID-19 Preparedness
The university and Residential Living and Learning prioritize student health and safety. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the following steps have been taken to support our residents:
- Enhanced cleaning of all common spaces and bathrooms multiple times per day
- Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the residence halls
- Isolation and quarantine processes are in place in case a member of the community is exposed or contracts COVID-19
Guests
A guest is defined as any person who does not live within the same assigned space. This includes other students/residents or non-students. Residents are permitted to host guests within their assigned space,and should follow the guidelines listed below:
1. Hosts are responsible for the behavior of their guest(s) at all times and are obligated to inform their guest(s) of all university and Residential Living and Learning Community Standards. Violation of any policy/procedure by a guest may result in disciplinary action against both the guest and host.
2. Guests must be escorted by their host at all times. This includes but is not limited to entering and exiting the building and using bathrooms (buildings with common -area restrooms). Hosts must not leave guests alone within residence halls. Guests found without their host will be escorted out of the building.
3. Overnight guests must secure the permission of the roommate within 72 hours prior to arrival. Guests are only permitted to stay two consecutive or non-consecutive days within a 15-day period.
4. Guests are not permitted to cohabitate. This includes but is not limited to keeping clothing and other personal effects within a host’s room; sleeping overnight in a host’s assigned space on a regular basis; and using a host’s restroom facilities as if the guest resided within the room.
Extension or suspension of visitation privileges for an individual, a floor or an entire residence hall may be issued by RLL with just cause.
What should I bring to college?
Residents are encouraged to personalize and make their room a “home away from home.” Please keep in mind that you will be rooming with another student and space is limited. Suggested items to bring are:
- Bedding (mattress cover, sheets, pillows, comforter)
- Towels and washcloths
- Shower caddy, shower shoes/flip flops
- Toiletries, tissues, toilet paper (TP provided in Phase III)
- Cleaning supplies (for room and bathroom), small vacuum
- Small microwave, mini-fridge, coffee pot
- TV (small/medium size)
- Alarm clock
- First-aid, flash light, batteries
- Computer, printer, surge protector
- Office/school supplies, backpack
- Small fan, lamp
- Clothes (including nice outfit for interviews, speaker events, and career fair)
- Laundry bag or basket, hangers, detergent
- Umbrella, rain wear
- Prescriptions, insurance card, family physician’s phone number
- Trash can and liners
- Posters, pictures, room decor, tension rod for curtains
- Cards, dominoes and other games
What items should I leave at home?
- Weapons (even for hunting purposes)
- Candles, incense, potpourri pots, oil lamps, wax burners, candle warmers
- Multi-plug adapters
- Fireworks
- Extension cords
- Electric blanket/space heaters
- Electric balance/hover boards
- Motorized scooters (unless they can be left outside)
- String lights
- Pets (one 10-gallon tank with fish allowed)
- Hot plates (other appliances with exposed heating elements)
- Toasters, toaster ovens, rice cookers, crock pots, deep fryers, air fryers, pressure cookers
- Traffic signs
- Wireless router
- Drugs, alcohol, drug paraphernalia, shot glasses, etc…
- Halogen lamps
- Refrigerators more than 2 amps and/or 4 cubic feet in size
- Microwaves over 700W
- Coffee makers that are not single serve and/or do not automatically shut off
- Any other type of appliance not listed
Conceal Carry and Storage
Any resident of campus housing who is a handgun license holder and wants to store a handgun in his/her assigned room must provide their own safe, intended and manufactured for handgun storage.
The resident may not provide access to their safe to any other individual.
Failure to comply with this rule may result in removal from campus housing and participation in the university conduct process.
Cancel your Contract
The housing and meal plan contract is binding for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters) or any remaining portion of the contract if signed after the start of the fall semester.
If a student has an extreme extenuating circumstance, they may complete the contract release request form to request a contract cancellation. Please note that the following situations are not considered extreme or extenuating and are therefore rarely approved:
- Taking online courses or taking face-to-face courses 1-2 days a week.
- Deciding to commute from the home of parents/guardians after start of contract.
- Circumstances that can be addressed with roommate mediation or room/hall change.
- Not using the meal plan because a student does not enjoy the food or has a busy schedule.
- Wanting to use financial aid for bills other than education (ex. car payment, cell phone, group dues).
- Not taking time to understand the financial aid/scholarship package prior to entering the contract, resulting in an outstanding balance.
- Getting married in the middle of the housing contract period.
If a student withdraws or graduates from the university, a Contract Release Request will be approved.
Steps to Complete Contract Release Request
- myLeo > Apps > Other Apps
- Select Contract Release Request
- Complete request, upload a letter and supporting documentation
Cancellation Fees
For students who signed the academic year contract for fall and spring terms:
- If canceled through the application or in writing on/before July 15, NO FEE
- If canceled in writing July 16-December 15, $500 FEE
- If canceled in writing December 16-May 1, $800 FEE
For students who signed the academic year contract for spring only:
- If canceled in writing on/before January 1, NO FEE
- If canceled in writing January 2-May 1, $800 FEE
Dining Information
Meal Plans
One and Two Year Post-High School Graduation
Any residential student who enrolls at A&M-Commerce within one (1) and two (2) years of high school graduation is required to have the 17 Meal Plan w/ $600 FLEX or 19 Meal Plan w/$600 FLEX plan.
Three or More Years Post-High School Graduation
Any residential student who enrolls at A&M-Commerce three (3) or more years post high school graduation may select any meal plan offered.
Non-Residential Students
Non-residential students are not required to have a meal plan, but may select from the meal plan options below. If a non-residential student would like a meal plan, they may sign up through the myLeo housing portal.
MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning > Other Apps > Meal Plan Add/Change Form
Meal Plan Descriptions
19 Meal Plan w/$600 FLEX: 19 meals a week in the Lion's Mane Café or exchange for $7 credit to be used in the Lion's Lair retail venues or concessions at Memorial Stadium and the Field House during sporting events. Includes $600 FLEX to be used at any dining location on campus, per semester.
17 Meal Plan w/$600 FLEX: 17 meals a week in the Lion's Mane Café or exchange for $7 credit to be used in the Lion's Lair retail venue or concessions at Memorial Stadium and the Field House during sporting events. Includes $600 FLEX to be used at any dining location on campus, per semester.
14 Meal Plan w/$600 FLEX: 14 meals a week in the Lion's Mane Café or exchange for $7 credit to be used in the Lion's Lair retail venue or concessions at Memorial Stadium and the Field House during sporting events. Includes $600 FLEX to be used at any dining location on campus, per semester.
7 Meal Plan w/$600 FLEX: 7 meals a week in the Lion's Mane Café includes $600 FLEX to be used at any dining location on campus.
$1,100 FLEX Plan: Includes $1,100 value in FLEX to be used at any dining location on campus, per semester.
$440 FLEX Plan: Includes $440 value in FLEX to be used at any dining location on campus, per semester.
$110 FLEX Plan: Includes $110 value in FLEX to be used at any dining location on campus, per semester.
2022-23 Rates Per Semester
Meal Plan Options for 2021 and 2022 High School Grads
19 MEAL PLAN w/ $600 FLEX
$2,400
17 MEAL PLAN w/ $600 FLEX
$2,200
Meal Plan Options for 2020 or Earlier High School Grads
19 MEAL PLAN w/ $600 FLEX
$2,400
17 MEAL PLAN w/ $600 FLEX
$2,200
14 MEAL PLAN w/ $600 FLEX
$1,975
7 MEAL PLAN w/ $600 Flex
$1,300
$1100 FLEX
$1,000
$440 FLEX
$400
$110 FLEX
$100
- Flex works like a pre-paid debit card with funds kept on the Lion Card. Flex may be used in campus dining areas.
- Flex amount of $300 will automatically be added before the first class day; the remaining balance will be added after the 12th day of classes. FLEX expires at the end of each semester.
- Taxes for meal plans are included.
Resources
Mail/Packages
Students wishing to receive mail/packages can purchase a PO Box from the A&M-Commerce Post Office located across from the Music Building and Memorial Stadium. Before going to the Post Office, the student will need to pick up a post office box residential verification form from their hall front desk. The cost is $60 per year or $30 for 6 months
Residence Halls
Welcome Home
Your hall is more than just a place to store your things; it’s a vibrant community of your peers where you will form friendships that could last a lifetime! Visit campus virtually or in person to explore our residence halls and find out which one is right for you..
Living Learning Communities
LLCs are initiatives that combine academic learning communities with a residential component, allowing students to live and learn in a residence hall environment. This provides opportunities for learning to continue outside of the classroom. They are often partnerships between campus housing and academic or student services departments.
Benefits of Participating in a LLC
- Extracurricular learning experiences
- Relationships with faculty and staff
- Increased GPA
- Higher likelihood of graduation in four years
Explore Our LLCs
Academic LLCs
Academic LLCs offer students with the same academic interest and or specific topic areas to live together in a designated residence hall on campus. Academic LLCs are sponsored by an academic department and will have faculty and staff that will provide additional academic and or extra-curricular programming for participants.
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)
The STEM LLC provides an opportunity to live, study, and participate with a group of like-minded individuals who have similar educational and career goals. The STEM LLC is open to first year freshmen majoring in a degree within the College of Science & Engineering. This community is sponsored by the College of Science & Engineering.
To be part of the STEM Community:
- Apply for 2023-2024 housing
- Apply for the Living & Learning Community
- Be an incoming student majoring in a degree within the College of Science and Engineering
Location: Phase III
Contact: [email protected]
Pre-Nursing
The Pre-Nursing LLC is designed for students who want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students who are part of the Pre-Nursing LLC will enroll in select science and math classes together and will participate in tutor-led study sessions for these courses. The LLC is open to first-year freshmen with a Pre-Nursing Public Health or Pre-Nursing Human Services major. Students in the LLC will also have the opportunity to interact with the two nursing student organizations: the Student Nurses Association and the Fellowship of Christian Student Nurses. The community is sponsored by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (Departments of Nursing and Health and Human Performance).
To be part of the Pre-Nursing Community:
- Apply for 2023-2024 housing
- Apply for the Living & Learning Community
- Be an incoming student majoring in Pre-Nursing Public Health or Pre-Nursing Human Services
Contact: [email protected]
Interest or Themed LLCs
Interest or themed based LLCs offer students with the same interest such as community service or leadership to live together in a designated residence hall on campus. Interest or themed LLC provide participants with additional programing centered on their area of interest, and provide various opportunities to grow in those areas. These LLC are also sponsored by various departments including RLL.
Gender Inclusive Housing
Gender Inclusive housing gives students the option of living together in a room/suite/apartment regardless of their biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Gender Inclusive housing would be a great option for those students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, queer, asexual, transgender, and or intersex, as well as committed allies. This community is sponsored by the department of Residential Living & Learning.
*Gender inclusive housing is not a LLC, but an option that students can opt into.
To be part of Gender Inclusive housing:
- Apply for 2023-2024 housing
- Apply for Gender Inclusive housing
Contact: [email protected]
Affinity Groups
Affinity Groups are communities that are intended to meet a specific identity development. These groups provide students the opportunity to grow and develop an understating on how identity shapes their and others experiences.
African-American Male Mentorship Program
The African-American Male Mentorship Program strives to help young African American Males captivate their powers, understand their strengths, enhance their leadership skills, and inspire other young men on campus and in their community, while being consciously aware of whom they are as African American men and the knowledge they possess. This is accomplished through innovative and impactful programming that will assist in the overall academic, personal, and social development of participants, while encouraging them to develop leadership skills that will permit them the opportunity to become actively engaged and involved with their student experience contributing to their persistence and graduation to become make leaders of tomorrow. This community is sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Engagement & Leadership (IEL).
To be part of the AAMMP Community:
- Apply for 2023-2024 housing
- Apply for the Living & Learning Community
- Be an incoming student of any major
Contact: [email protected]
Latino American Mentorship Program
The Latino American Mentorship Program is an organization established in 2015 in an effort to motivate Hispanic male students to graduate and provide service to the university and the community. This community is sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Leadership (IEL).
To be part of the LAMP Community:
- Apply for 2023-2024 housing
- Apply for the Living & Learning Community
- Be an incoming student of any major
Contact: [email protected]
¡Mujeres de Accion!
The mission of the ¡Mujeres de Accion! LLC is to assist Latina women in reaching their personal and professional goals through education, leadership and mentorship. There is power in a name. Naming in the Hispanic culture is intentional and purposeful. The reason the community is named ¡Mujeres de Accion! Is because it means women of action. The women in this community will be action oriented to help their families, themselves and the A&M-Commerce community. The purpose of this community is to empower and strengthen Latina female participants by building healthy relationships, engaging in community service, building career experiences, and accepting every woman for who they are. !Mujeres de Accion! participants will actively engage in activities to aide in their successful transition to the Texas A & M University-Commerce environment, academic excellence, and become productive citizens within their community. Participants will understand the importance of character development, community engagement, relationship building, professional and academic networking, and global engagement. This community is sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Leadership (IEL).
To be part of the MDA Community:
- Apply for 2023-2024 housing
- Apply for the Living & Learning Community
- Be an incoming student of any major
Contact: [email protected]
Sista 2 Sista
The purpose of the Sista 2 Sista LLC community is to empower and strengthen black female participants by building healthy relationships, engaging in community service, building career experiences, and accepting every woman for who they are. Sista 2 Sista participants will actively engage in activities to aide in their successful transition to the TAMUC environment, academic excellence, and become productive citizens within their community. Participants will understand the importance of character development, community engagement, relationship building, professional and academic networking, and global engagement. This community is sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Leadership (IEL).
To be part of the S2S Community:
- Apply for 2023-2024 housing
- Apply for the Living and Learning Community
- Be an incoming student of any major
Contact: [email protected]
Student Employment
Make an impact
As a student worker, you can have an impact on your peers’ on-campus experience in a variety of roles.
Resident Assistant (RA) – Use your creative and leadership skills to support your residents in their academic success and overall wellness as an RA. The process begins in mid-October.
Hall Desk Staff – Be the go-to person to connect residence with staff, help them check out equipment and solve problems, and assist the community director.
Summer Conference Assistant – Use your organizational skills to support the various summer camps happening on campus. The process begins early March.
Customer Service Assistant – Create a welcoming environment and assist students, parents and staff with questions and concerns.

Meet our Department
Business Operations
The Business Operations Staff is located in the Halladay Student Services Building, Suite 100 during regular business hours.
Hall Operations
The Hall Operations Staff is located in the Halladay Student Services Building, Suite 103 during regular business hours.
Residence Education
The Residence Education Staff are live-in staff available during posted office hours in the halls they supervise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to college?
Residents are encouraged to personalize and make their room a “home away from home.” Please keep in mind that you will be rooming with another student and space is limited. Suggested items to bring are:
- Bedding (mattress cover, sheets, pillows, comforter)
- Towels and washcloths
- Shower caddy, shower shoes/flip flops
- Toiletries, tissues, toilet paper (TP provided in Phase III)
- Cleaning supplies (for room and bathroom), small vacuum
- Small microwave, mini-fridge, coffee pot
- TV (small/medium size)
- Alarm clock
- First-aid, flash light, batteries
- Computer, printer, surge protector
- Office/school supplies, backpack
- Small fan, lamp
- Clothes (nice outfit for interviews, speaker events, & career fair)
- Laundry bag or basket, hangers, detergent
- Umbrella, rain wear
- Prescriptions, Insurance Card, Family Physician’s phone number
- Trash can and liners
- Posters, pictures, room decor, tension rod for curtains
- Cards, Dominoes & other games
What size are the beds on campus?
Pride Rock-XL Twin
Whitley-XL Twin
Phase III-XL Twin
Phase II-XL Twin
New Pride- Twin
West-Twin
F-Halls-Twin
Prairie Crossing-Full
What items should I leave at home?
- Weapons (even for hunting purposes)
- Candles, incense, potpourri pots, oil lamps, wax burners, candle warmers
- Multi-plug adapters
- Fireworks
- Extension Cords
- Electric blanket/space heaters
- Electric balance/hover boards
- Motorized scooters (unless it can be left outside)
- String Lights
- Pets (one 10 gallon tank with fish allowed)
- Hotplates (other appliances with exposed heating elements)
- Toasters, toaster ovens, rice cookers, crock pots, deep fryers
- Traffic signs
- Wireless router
- Drugs, alcohol, drug paraphernalia, shot glasses, etc
- Halogen Lamps
- Refrigerators more than 2 amps and/or 4 cubic feet in size
- Microwaves over 700W
- Coffee pots that are not single serve and/or do not automatically shut off
- Any other type of appliance not listed
Who will be responsible for me during my stay at A&M Commerce?
Personal responsibility is one of the most important lessons that can be learned at college. All students are considered adults and will be treated accordingly by all University staff. Residential Living and Learning will strive to connect students to the many resources available for a student to accomplish their goals. Students must take an active part in their academic and personal success by letting our staff know if they need assistance in a particular area.
Is a room or residence hall change possible?
If a resident is interested in living in another room or building on campus, they are welcome to use the Room Swap function in the housing application until mid-August. After that, the Waitlist opens in the myLeo housing portal and residents can put their name on one waitlist. If a spot becomes available in the desired hall, we will contact the student on the waitlist.
If students have a roommate or facility concern, they should contact their hall staff for assistance instead of using the waitlist to move.
Who is responsible for my property?
Although precautions are taken to maintain adequate security, the University cannot assume responsibility for the loss of or damage (due to water leaks, fire, theft, etc.) to student possessions. Students or their parents are encouraged to carry appropriate insurance to cover such losses. Residents are encouraged to keep doors closed and locked with the room key in their possession. Other suggestions for protecting valuables include having a lock box, engraving name, etc., on items of value, not leaving money or jewelry out in the open, and promptly reporting maintenance concerns.
What safety measures are taken in the residence halls?
Security Precautions:
- The A&M-Commerce University Police Department regularly patrols the entire campus, including residence hall areas.
- The hall desk staff are available to assist residents 24 hours a day in the traditional-style halls and from 10am-10pm each day in the apartments.
- There are fire, theft, weather and other procedures in place for the safety of the residents. These procedures are explained to the residents and are included in the Residence Life Handbook.
Do I need approval to move off campus during the semester?
All housing and meal plans contracts are for both Fall and Spring terms, therefore students must submit a Contract Release Request if they wish to cancel the contract. Due to the nature of the contracts, a majority of requests are denied, therefore, students should not make alternate plans to live off campus until they have received an approved request. The Contract Release Request can be found under Other Apps in the myLeo housing portal.
How do I get my service animal or emotional support animal approved to live in the halls?
Students with a service animal or emotional support animal are required to contact Student Disability Services to get the animal approved before the animal is brought into the residence halls. Students may start the process by emailing [email protected].
Are wireless routers allowed in the halls?
What cable channels do we receive?
View channel listing as well as show times available within our residence halls.
Is there a policy regarding commuters?
A Commuter Authorization Request will be honored if a first year student is living with a parent or legal guardian within a 50 mile or less than one hour drive time from campus. Once a student enters a housing contract during their first year, they may not complete the Commuter Request for their second year. The Commuter Authorization Request may be located in the myLeo housing portal under Other Apps.
Are there any special meal plan requirements for beginning undergraduate students?
Yes, because A&M-Commerce is committed to its students and believes that it is responsible for the physical, mental, and emotional well being of its student, the University requires that all single, beginning undergraduate students living on campus are required to purchase the 19 Convenience + $400 FLEX Meal Plan plan for the full academic year. However, this policy only applies to students who are starting college the same year as their date of graduation from high school, and are choosing to live on campus. Second year students are required to have a meal plan of their choosing. Meal plans are optional for other classifications. Meal plans are sold for the entire academic year, and are not transferable to another student.
What is the visitation policy?
Guests are defined as any person who does not live within the same assigned space. This includes other students/residents, or non- students. Residents are permitted to host guests within their assigned space, and should follow the guides listed below:
1. Hosts are responsible for the behavior of their guest(s) at all times and are obligated to inform their guest(s) of all University and Residential Living and Learning Community Standards. Violation of any policy/procedure by a guest may result in disciplinary action being taken against both the guest and host
2. Guests must be escorted by their host at all times. This includes but is not limited to: entering and exiting the building; the usage of bathrooms (buildings with common area restrooms); as well as leaving guests along within residence hall. Guests found without their host will be escorted out of the building;
3. Overnight guests must secure the permission of the roommate within 72 hours prior to the guests’ arrival, and are only permitted to stay two consecutive or nonconsecutive days within a 15 day period.
4. Cohabitation is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to: keeping clothing and other personal effects within the room, sleeping overnight in the assigned space on a regular basis and usage of the restroom facilities as if they resided within the room.
Extension or suspension of visitation privileges for an individual, a floor or an entire residence hall may be issued by RLL with just cause.
Contact Us
- Halladay Student Services Building
- 903.886.5797
- 903.886.5794
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011