Housing and Dining Facilities

Housing Availability

Residence hall facilities are available on the Thatcher campus for both men and women. A tour of these facilities can be arranged when you visit our campus. Preference will be given to full-time students for College housing. Our Student Life Office also maintains a directory of off-campus housing facilities available for rent.

We reserve the right to deny campus housing, change room assignments, or remove a student from College housing if it is felt to be in the best interest of the student and/or the College. We cannot be responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal property. Firearms, other weapons, explosives of all kinds, intoxicating liquors, and illegal drugs are prohibited in the residence halls and elsewhere on college property.  If found, they will be confiscated and violators subject to disciplinary action. Pets are not allowed in the residence hall areas or rooms.

Room Reservations

Returning students have priority for College housing; however, if you're a returning student, you must have a full room deposit and current housing contract on file by the end of the previous semester or lose your priority.

To make a room reservation, submit to the Housing Office a completed Residence Hall Application and License Agreement and a $150 housing deposit. Priority will be granted on the basis of the date the application and deposit are received.

College Housing Deposit

A $150 housing deposit and a declaration of your intent are required to reserve space in College housing. Upon check-in, the funds become a deposit against loss or damage to College property. Housing deposits may be left on account between semesters. Individual and communal damage expenses will be charged as they occur. A full deposit of $150 must be maintained in your account in order to maintain your reservation between semesters.

Housing Cancellations and Refund Eligibility

In order to meet the demand for housing and provide rooms for those students who really need them, there are firm cancellation and refund policies in effect.  If you wish to cancel your housing reservation, you must notify the Housing Office at (928) 428-8605. Cancellations on or before July 15 for the fall semester or on or before December 15 for spring semester will result in a full refund of your $150 Housing Reservation Deposit.  Cancellations after these dates will result in loss of your deposit.  Your room payment must be made on or before the first day the residence halls open for the semester.  If you do not pay by this date, your reservation will be cancelled and your deposit forfeited. If you move out of the residence hall prior to the end of the academic registration period, your deposit will be forfeited and you will be eligible for a 50% refund of your room fee. After the end of the registration period, there will be no further room fee refunds.  Housing Deposits will be refunded minus individual and/or communal damages.  Petitions for a waiver of the Housing Refund Policy may be filed in the Student Life Office.

Residence Hall Room Costs for 2003-2004

Mark Allen or Nellie Lee are Traditional Halls with double occupancy rooms: $840 for Fall Semester and $560 for Spring Semester.  Single occupancy on a space-available basis.

Residence Towers' 4 person-suites: $1,105 for Fall Semester and $735 for Spring Semester.

Residence hall room costs are subject to annual change.  Room and meal plan charges are due and payable on or before the first day the residence halls open for the semester.

Residence Hall Room Costs for 2004-2005

Mark Allen, Nellie Lee, and Wesley Taylor are Traditional Halls with double occupancy rooms: $865 for Fall Semester and $575 for Spring Semester.  Single occupancy on a space-available basis.

Residence Towers' 4 person-suites: $1,140 for Fall Semester and $760 for Spring Semester.

Residence hall room costs are subject to annual change.  Room and meal plan charges are due and payable on or before the first day the residence halls open for the semester.

What About Dining Facilities?

All students living in residence halls are required to purchase one of the meal plans described below.  Small refrigerators and locking cupboards are provided in Residence Towers so students may prepare snacks to supplement their meal plans.

Campus food service is available 234 days per academic year. There are approximately 118 days in fall semester and 116 in spring semester. Students may choose to eat in the Dining Room or the more casual setting of Gila Hank's Cafe. Dining Room meals are cafeteria-style and feature "all you can eat" (unlimited seconds). Three meals per day are served Monday through Friday. Brunch and dinner are served on the weekends.  All meals must be used within the week or they are lost (“Use or Lose”).  Only one meal can be used per meal time. Sack meals can be ordered 24 hours in advance.

Gila Hank's Cafe is open 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. weekdays with afternoon and evening hours on weekends during the Fall and Spring semesters. In Gila Hank's Cafe students may order from the menu and pay on a per-item basis (a la carte).

Meal Plans 2003-2004

Plan A: All 19 meals out of 19 served per week: $1,145 per semester.

Plan B: Any 14 meals out of 19 served per week: $1,060 per semester.

Plan C: Any 10 meals out of 19 served per week: $1,005 per semester.

All meal plan holders have the option to eat in Gila Hank's Cafe instead of the Dining Room during Transfer Hours. You can purchase the amount shown under "Credit Given" and it will be counted as one of your meals. If the cost exceeds the credit amount, you must pay the difference in cash.

• Breakfast transfer hours are 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. Credit given is $2.85.
• Lunch transfer hours are 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Credit given is $3.35.
• Dinner transfer hours are 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Credit given is $3.80.

Meal Plans 2004-2005

Plan A: All 19 meals out of 19 served per week: $1,180 per semester.

Plan B: Any 14 meals out of 19 served per week: $1,095 per semester.

Plan C: Any 10 meals out of 19 served per week: $1,035 per semester.

All meal plan holders have the option to eat in Gila Hank's Cafe instead of the Dining Room during Transfer Hours. You can purchase the amount shown under "Credit Given" and it will be counted as one of your meals. If the cost exceeds the credit amount, you must pay the difference in cash.

• Breakfast transfer hours are 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. Credit given is $2.90.
• Lunch transfer hours are 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Credit given is $3.41.
• Dinner transfer hours are 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Credit given is $3.87.

Campus Dining Options for Those Without Meal Plans

Commuter students, faculty, staff, and guests are welcome to enjoy campus dining in Gila Hank's Cafe or the Dining Room and pay for their meal on a cash basis.  Those who do not live in College housing may also purchase any of the meal plans available to students living in the residence halls.

Cash

Gila Hank's Cafe prices are listed on the menu. For meals served in the Dining Room, the following Guest-Line prices, including sales tax, will be charged:

Facilities Closed

Residence halls are closed at Thanksgiving, between semesters, during Spring Break and throughout the summer. When moving out of a residence hall you’re expected to move by 7 a.m. of the closure date or be subject to a daily rate charge. Exceptions must be cleared with the Head Resident/Hall Administrator and the Student Life Office.

The dining hall is closed for meal plan use when the residence halls are closed. Also, several times during the school year, school picnics are held on campus. At these times, the dining hall will be closed and student meals served at the picnic.

For additional information, please contact the Student Life Office.