Housing

Applicants must submit the housing agreement, roommate matching form, and a $350 security deposit to reserve a spot on the housing waitlist. https://statetechmo.edu/campus-services/housing/housing-application-process/  (please complete all forms)

Our required roommate matching form is available under the “Housing Application Process” tab of the Housing webpage.

Once we receive an application and deposit, you are placed on a waitlist for the semester you would like to move-in to housing. Then, the housing department will begin to make room assignments in February for the Summer and Fall semesters.

Yes. If you do not receive a room assignment, you may ask the Residence Life-Student Services Coordinator to initiate a refund of your deposit. Some applicants choose to remain on the waitlist to see if a spot opens up for the semester you would like to move in.

Please make a request to the Housing Coordinator at housing@statetechmo.edu. The Housing Coordinator must provide written documentation to the Cashier’s Office for a deposit request.

You may cancel your room assignment until March 1 for the Summer Semester, May 1 for the Fall Semester, and November 1 for the Spring Semester.  After these dates, cancelling your room assignment will result in a forfeiture of the deposit.

Financial aid can cover the housing and meal plan AFTER tuition, standard fees, program fees are covered.

The financial aid office encourages students to review the financial aid award as soon as it is available. This will be sent to State Tech student email account (first.last@iam.statetechmo.edu).

Pell and A+ will ONLY cover tuition and standard fees. Any loan funding or outside scholarships will be applied to the program fees first, and then remaining charges (ex. housing, meal plan) after.

***The only time that students are not offered a loan is if they are non-degree seeking, in 6 cr. hours or less, OR they have reached their aggregate loan limit (not common).

Student Loans can be applied to housing costs after tuition and fees have been covered. Please visit the Financial Aid page to learn more about student loan eligibility.

• State Tech offers on-campus housing and the town of Linn, MO has multiple off campus housing options.
• State Technical College of Missouri offers campus housing for up to 149 students. Our 9 cottages each contain 8 dorm rooms that can be occupied as single, double, or triple occupancy. An applicant that would like a single room assignment will pay for both beds in the room.
• Room assignments are made based on date of deposit paid.
• All students who choose on-campus housing are automatically billed for the 14 meal per week meal plan.
• The meal plans costs $1600 per semester.
• Meals are offered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday.
• Students are on their own Saturday and Sunday. The Housing Commons has a kitchen where students can cook their own meals on the weekend. In addition, there are several off campus dining options in Linn that provide good weekend eating options.

• All cottages are provided with extra-long twin beds.

Room/Roommate Changes 

Residents keep their room assignments for the entirety of an academic year unless they are granted a room change after the official move-in date. Although sometimes necessary, it is our understanding that continual room changes are disruptive to the formation of strong and healthy living spaces. Room changes are processed on a case-by-case basis and are not automatically granted or guaranteed. Attempting to move rooms without official approval is a violation of the Housing Rules and Regulations and may result in disciplinary action. 

No Roommate Changes Permitted 

• Roommate assignments are finalized once issued by the Residence Life Coordinator. 

• New residents have the opportunity to request a roommate on their housing application. The College will make all efforts to honor the preferences expressed by the student for a room assignment, but reserves the right to (re) assign the student to other rooms if necessary. 

• Current residents have the opportunity to request a roommate via the Residence Life Coordinators request to their student email. Roommate requests submitted after the requested date given will not be honored. 

Special Circumstances 

• Considerations may be made if a resident raises concerns that warrant review. 

Emergency & Safety Moves 

• • We recognize that there are times when emergencies arise and require a room change to be made. Safety moves can be due to emergency maintenance, Title IX reports/cases, threats of violence, physical violence incidents, bias, and discrimination-based incidents, but are not limited to these reasons. 

Needs-Based Moves 

• • Students with a medical need requiring a room change should submit an online accommodations form for Counseling Services to review with them. If approved for housing accommodation, the Office of Counseling Services will let us know, and the Residence Life Coordinator will reach out to you with the next steps. If you believe you have a need-based move that is not due to a medical condition, we encourage you to reach out to the Residence Life Coordinator to discuss your specific situation. In similarity to all room changes, we cannot guarantee that needs-based moves that are not medically necessary will be granted. 

Administrative Moves 

• • The Office Housing reserves the right to move a student administratively at any time. Although this is not typically our desired option, please know that students may be administratively moved as determined by professional staff members. 

• In such cases, the Office of Housing and supporting team will conduct a complete investigation before determining whether a room change is appropriate. 

• Any exception to this policy is at the sole discretion of the Office of Housing and will be based on documented need. 

Moving Timeline 

• If approved for a room change, all students are required to begin their room change on a Friday and finish their move that upcoming Sunday evening. Mid-week room changes are not permitted unless stated otherwise by the Residence Life Coordinator. All students are required to pick up and return any keys associated with their move from the RA on duty. Failure to adhere to the above-stated guidelines could result in student conduct action. 

Resident Responsibility 

• Residents are expected to engage in open communication and cooperation with their assigned roommates. 

• The Office of Housing trains Resident Assistants (RAs) who are housed in each cottage and are equipped to help residents learn about conflict and resolution strategies. They can also provide assistance in talking through disputes within a room. Check out the tips below if you’re experiencing a potential conflict in your living space! 

Common Causes of Conflict: 

Poor communication 

Misunderstanding 

Differing perspectives/perceptions of a situation 

Unwillingness to compromise 

Tips and Tricks to Cope with Conflict: 

1. Remember to take a deep breath and remain calm/composed 
2. Always put yourself in the other person’s shoes to see the conflict from their perspective. 
3. Understand before being understood. 
4. Keep in mind, awkwardness and uncomfortable feelings are natural and expected responses when in the middle of discussing conflict. 
5. Vocalizing a concern is better than remaining silent and allowing a problem to persist. The other person may not know that an action they are doing is negatively impacting you. 
6. Be respectful and treat the other person the way you would like to be treated. 

• Full details of Move-In Day will be shared with residents via their student e-mail.

• Each student who has a room assignment will receive a parking hang tag during housing check-in.
• Students should hang the parking tag on the vehicle’s rearview mirror.
• Housing students must park in Housing.
• If a housing student is found parking in other campus lots or the housing visitor lot, they will receive a parking ticket.

Double Room

• 2 Loft beds
• 2 Desks and 2 Chairs
• Closet Space (3 dresser drawers in each closet)
• Basic Cable hookup
• High Speed internet
• Private Bathroom

Triple Room

• 3 Loft beds
• 2 Desks and Chairs
• Closet Space (3 dresser drawers in each closet)
• Basic Cable hookup
• High Speed internet
• Private Bathroom

• Access to Mailboxes
• Pool tables, ping pong table, TV, Vending Machines, washers and dryers
• Full Kitchen with range/oven
• Lounge area
• Nearby park with basketball goals, volleyball courts, BBQ grills, horseshoe pits, and picnic tables.

• Pillow/Pillow cases
• Set of XL Twin Sheets
• 2 blankets
• Towels (3 each of bath, hand, and face)
• Twin XL mattress pad
• Comforter/bedspread
• Laundry detergent, dryer sheets
• Clothes hangers
• Laundry bag/basket
• Drying Rack
• Area Rug
• Desk Lamp
• Dishes, utensils
• Trash Can
• Bath Mat
• TV
• Shower Curtain
• Cleaning Supplies – Toilet cleaner, shower cleaner, dish soap, all-purpose cleaner with bleach
• Toiletries –Shampoo, body wash, soap, toilet paper, medicine, , etc.
• Mini Fridge
• Small Microwave
• Storage Bins
• Surge Protector
• Ethernet cord for computer or gaming console
• Shower Caddy
• Charcoal if you like to grill

• Electricity, trash, and water
• Ground source heat pumps provide year round comfort for cooling and heating
• Each room has a private bathroom which includes a toilet, sink, storage space, vanity mirror, and a shower

• Students living in student housing will receive a hang tag allowing parking in the student housing lots. Only residents with these hang tags are allowed to park in the resident parking lots.
• Students living in student housing shall not park in any lots other than those in student housing. Residents should park in the lots nearest his/her cottage in the designated resident lots.
• Students who need special parking due to disability conditions should use the spaces noted by appropriate signs. Only vehicles with state stickers or hangtags denoting disability may use these spaces.
• Visitors should use the visitor lot near the Commons or park on another nonresident lot and walk to the housing community. Violators will be fined. Parking in two spots, on sidewalks, grass, landscaped areas, curbs, or blocking driveways will result in a traffic fine.
• Student parking space in the residential community is for parking only. Storage of RV’s, trailers, boats, bikes, ATV’s, any unlicensed vehicle, or of vehicles that are inoperative is prohibited. Violation of any parking rules will result in a fine.

• Students that live on campus are provided with a mailbox with the same number as their room they are assigned (A1, A2, B3, etc.) and a corresponding key. This mailbox is where you will receive all mail/packages.  These mailboxes are located in the Southeast area of the Commons. If you do not know the location of your mailbox, please contact your Resident Assistant (RA) for assistance.
• The RA on duty will distribute mail daily shortly after they come on duty at 5:00 PM. The RA will bring all mail directly to the Commons and place it in the appropriate mailboxes.  Any mail that does not fit in a mailbox will be stored in the Housing Office. The Resident Assistant will contact students who have packages in the Housing Office after they have distributed the mail when their shift begins at 5:00 PM. The resident will schedule a time to pick up packages with the on-duty RA during on-duty hours. Residents are only able to pick up packages addressed to them. Student ID will be required to pick up packages.
• There is no mail delivery on Saturdays, Sundays or when the campus is closed.
• Please use the following address template for deliveries:
  • Student Name
    State Technical College of Missouri
    1 Technology Drive
    Cottage Letter, Room Number
    Linn, MO 65051