What are the general requirements for staying on campus?
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New students must meet full admission requirements to stay on campus. They must register
and maintain at least 12 semester hours. Students who have attempted 0-31 hours must
have a 1.50 GPA and students who have attempted 32 or more hours must have a 2.00
GPA to live in campus housing.
How do I apply for housing?
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Submit a student housing application with a $100 non-refundable housing deposit online
at www.eastms.edu/housing. New students will be notified of their room assignment after they attend a JourneyEAST
Orientation session. Returning students will be notified in June.
When should I apply for campus housing?
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With the increase in demand for housing at EMCC, we recommend that you apply for housing
as soon as possible.
Is my housing deposit refundable if I choose not to stay on campus?
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No. Housing deposits are non-refundable. If a student decides to cancel his/her
room, they must notify the Housing Department via e-mail at housing@eastms.edu.
What if I get placed on a wait list?
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In some instances, students who are applying late or decide to attend a later JourneyEAST
Orientation session may be placed on a wait list for campus housing. While this can
be concerning, the wait list is not necessarily an indication that they will not receive
a room assignment. Historically, throughout the summer a number of students who have
completed a housing application will cancel their room assignment, thus opening up
spaces for students on the wait list. Housing officials will carefully consider trends
from previous years and will communicate with wait listed students throughout the
summer about status updates.
If I decide to sit out a semester, do I have to reapply for housing?
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Yes. Students who take a break from campus housing (missing a fall or spring semester)
must reapply for housing and pay another $100 non-refundable deposit.
If I am not happy with my roommate, can I change rooms?
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Yes. After all mediation efforts have been exhausted, housing officials will recommend
a room change to occur that would be in the best interest of both parties.
Do residence halls stay open when EMCC is closed?
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The residence halls close at the end of the Fall semester (December) and reopen at
the beginning of the Spring semester (January) and also at the end of the Spring semester
(May). The residence halls also close for Spring Break in March and Fall Break in
November. Check the college calendar for specific dates.
Is it possible to live in my room during holidays and semester breaks?
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All residents are encouraged to go home and visit their families during holidays and
interim periods.
What furniture is provided in my room?
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All rooms have a twin extra-long bed, desk and chair, and a chest of drawers and closet
for each person.
Can I hang pictures, mirrors, etc., with nails or screws?
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You may hang pictures and mirrors in your room but NOT with nails or screws. Students
may use non-damaging wall adhesive. Any holes or missing paint found in a student’s
room will be noted and a fine will be charged.
Who manages the residence halls?
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Each residence hall is supervised by a live-in Hall Director, who is responsible for
implementing the residential life program within your residence hall.
What happens if my personal property is damaged?
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EMCC assumes no liability for damage for loss of personal property. Books, clothing,
electronics, and other personal items will not be replaced by EMCC regardless of the
cause of damage or loss. To make sure your items are protected from theft, fire,
and flood, you are encouraged to purchase property or renter’s insurance through your
homeowner’s insurance policy or through an independent agent.
How do I get a problem in my room repaired?
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When something breaks in your room or something is not working in a residence hall,
you should call 662.476.5000 to put in a work order. If the problem is not fixed
within 48 hours, please inform your Residence Director or the Housing Department.
What are the expectations of an EMCC residential student?
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Students who live in campus housing are expected to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
There are weekly room checks in each residence hall. If your room is found unclean
during room checks, you will be given a written warning. If the room is still unclean
after the warning, you will be fined $25 for the next violation. The fine will double
for any violations after the second one. If a student is written up for a dirty room
four times, he/she will be referred to the Dean of Students.
Is there a curfew?
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All students are expected to be inside the residence halls or off campus after 11:00
p.m. Students can leave campus after this time, however, they are not allowed to
loiter around campus.
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