Housing F.A.Q.s

During the housing application process, you will have the opportunity to search for a roommate or select a roommate you know if they have already applied. Both roommates must select each other and be "confirmed roommates" for the assignment to be made. We cannot guarantee that all roommate matches will be made through the initial assignment process, as space to accommodate such requests is limited.

All Residents will complete a Roommate Success Plan with a member of the Dorm Staff facilitating the following:

• Room Organization & Cleanliness
  • Who is responsible to clean what and how often?
• Guests & Visitors
  • When are guests/visitors allowed in the room?
  • How will residents get permission from roommates?
• Studying
  • When do you plan to study?
  • What activities are we comfortable with while studying?
  • How will we communicate if something interferes with studying?
• Sleeping
  • Schedule for school nights
  • Schedule for weekends
  • What activities are we comfortable with while sleeping?
  • How will we communicate if something interferes with sleeping?
• Handling Conflict
  • How will we as adults handle conflict?
    • Amongst ourselves
    • With a member of the Dorm Staff
    • With the RHS
    • With the Housing Coordinator/Dean of Students
• Signatures
  • Residents will sign the following:
  • I agree to uphold the terms and conditions listed herein. Failure to abide by this agreement or any portion of the Student Handbook or Guide to Campus Housing may result in disciplinary action.

If you are a new student/first-time resident, we notify you after July 1, 2023, for fall 2023, and January 1, 2024, for spring 2024. Notification will be sent to your WBU email account. 

• More details about the move-in process are available on the Move-In Day Koinonia page. 

If you are a new student/first-time resident assigned to an early-arriving sport, we confirm your participation with your coach and notify you after July 1, 2023, of your hall/room assignment for fall 2023 and January 1, 2024, for spring 2024. Notification will be sent to your WBU email account. 

If you are a returning student, the dorms reopen for you on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 1:00 pm.  Check-in concludes at 5:00 pm that day. Should you need to arrive at another time, you need to contact the Housing Office during regular business hours or your RHS at least 48 hours before your arrival so we can schedule staff to meet you.

• Fall 2023
  • Aug. 1 -Last day to file for a Housing Exemption. Last day to cancel a FALL reservation and receive a housing deposit refund**
  • Aug. 11 - 8 a.m. - Residence Halls open for Incoming Fall Residents; Check-In from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Aug. 13 - 11 a.m. - Dining Hall opens
  • Aug. 13 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.- Residence Halls open for Returning Fall Residents
  • Aug. 16 - Plainview Fall 16-Week Term classes begin
    • First of four tuition and fees payments due for Fall 16-Week term
    • Late Registration for Plainview Fall 16-Week Term begins
    • Mandatory Dorm Meetings, 10:00 pm
  • Aug. 25 - Last day to change meal plan
  • Aug. 31 - Last day to drop without record/Census Day
  • Sep. 4 - Labor Day; No classes; Offices closed
  • Sep. 16 - Second of four tuition and fees payments due for Fall 16-Week Term
  • Oct. 12-13 - Student Fall Break: No classes, Offices open
  • Oct. 16 Third of four tuition and fees payments due for Fall 16-Week Term
  • Nov. 16 Fourth of four tuition and fees payments due for Fall 16-Week Term
  • Nov. 21 - Dining Hall closes, 6:00 pm
    • Residence Halls close, 6:00 pm
  • Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Holiday Begins; No classes, Offices open
  • Nov. 23 - 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday; No classes, Offices closed
  • Nov. 26 - Residence Halls open, 1:00 pm
  • Nov. 27 - Dining Hall opens, 7:30 am
  • Nov. 29 - Mandatory Dorm Meeting
  • Dec. 1 -Last day to file for a Housing Exemption for Spring. Last day to cancel a SPRING  reservation and receive a housing deposit refund**
  • Dec. 8 - Dining Hall closes, 1:00 pm
  • Dec. 9 - Graduation, 2:00 pm
    • Residence Halls close, 5:00 pm
  • Dec. 20 - Jan. 2 - Christmas Holidays; Offices closed

• Spring 2024
  • Jan. 1 -Last day to file for a Housing Exemption for Spring. Last day to cancel a SPRING reservation and receive housing deposit refund**
  • Jan. 3 - Offices open
  • Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King holiday; No classes, Offices closed
  • Jan. 16 - Dining Hall opens, 7:30 am
    • Residence Halls open for new and returning students, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Jan. 17 - Plainview Spring 16-Week Term classes begin
    • First of four tuition and fees payments due for Spring 16-Week Term
    • Mandatory Dorm Meetings, 10:00 pm
  • Jan. 26 – Last day to change meal plan
  • Feb. 1 - Last day to drop or withdraw without record/Census Date
  • Feb. 17 - Second of four tuition and fees payments due for Spring 16-Week Term
  • Mar. 8 - Dining Hall closes, 1:00 pm
    • Residence Halls close, 5:00 pm
  • Mar. 11-15 - Student Recess for Spring Break
  • Mar. 15 - Offices closed for Spring Break
  • Mar. 17 - Third of four tuition and fees payments due for Spring 16-Week Term
    • Residence Halls open, 1:00 pm
  • Mar. 18 - Dining Hall opens, 7:30 am
    • Classes resume
  • Mar. 29 Good Friday; No classes, Offices closed
  • Apr. 1 Easter Monday; No classes; Offices closed
  • Apr. 17 - Fourth of four tuition and fees payments due for Spring 16-Week Term
  • May 9 - Mandatory Dorm Meeting, 10:00 pm
  • May 10 - May 17 - Final Exams
  • May 17 Dining Hall closes, 1:00 pm
  • May 18 Graduation, 2:00 pm
    • Residence Halls close, 5:00 pm

Housing Cancellation Dates

• FALL - August 1
• SPRING - Dec. 1
• MayMicro  - April 1
• SUMMER  - April 1

**CANCELLATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH YOUR MyWBU Housing Portal**

How do I select a meal plan and is a meal plan required?

You will select a meal plan in your Housing Application. Students residing on campus are required to purchase a University meal plan (10 Meal Plan (160) minimum). We recommend the All Access Plan.

There is no refund or adjustment in the amounts due for meals not eaten in the dining hall by the student's own choice. 

How can I change my meal plan?

Meal plans may be changed without an exemption through the last class day of the Second week of classes, assuming the student qualifies for the selected meal plan. If the student does not qualify for the selected meal plan due to the established meal plan requirement, they must apply for and be approved through a Meal Plan Exemption.  Exemptions are approved through the Disability Services Office. Contact them by email at araujor@wbu.edu and by phone at 806 291-1057 or visit our DSO information page here.

What are Pete’s Points?

Pete’s Points are prepaid, stored-value account that is part of your Wayland ID Card (your official student ID card). They can be used on campus and is a convenient, cashless way to pay for meals in Pete’s Grill in the University Center.

 What are the cafeteria's hours during a 16-week semester?

• The cafeteria operates during the following hours in a 16-week semester unless otherwise noted on the University Calendar
• Monday - Thursday
  • Breakfast- 7:30 am to 10:00 am
  • Lunch- 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Dinner- 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• Friday
  • Breakfast- 7:30 am to 10:00 am
  • Lunch- 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Dinner- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Saturday & Sunday
  • Brunch- 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
  • Dinner- 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

How can I lower my housing and meal plan expenses?

• Residence halls are priced at various levels in an effort to meet the needs of all students. Students should select halls based on what they can afford. At times a student selects a hall through the application process and is assigned to that hall before realizing that s/he does not have the finances to live in that hall. Each semester, Residential Living helps students in this situation, which might include moving the student to a less expensive hall.

 What happens if I decide not to attend?

• For returning students, a written request has to be submitted to the student housing office for processing. A written cancellation notice is required prior to August 1 for the fall semester, prior to December 1 for the spring semester, and prior to April 1 for the summer session for full refund eligibility. For first-time students, a notice of cancellation has to be received prior to the first day of classes for full refund eligibility. Prorated refunds are eligible after these dates based on the university refund policy 3.2.4.

When do I get my housing deposit back?

• When you check out of the halls for the final time, you will fill out paperwork enabling you to have your deposit refunded. As long as a resident qualifies to live off campus and doesn't have any disciplinary holds, hasn't damaged property, checks out properly, cleans the room, and cancels prior to the cancellation deadlines, they will be refunded their housing deposit within 6-8 weeks after the cancellation request is approved.
• If a resident moves out of the dormitory during the semester and defaults on the housing contract, the deposit is forfeited.

What type of security exists in the residence halls?

• We make every effort to create a safe living environment for all residents. Our residence halls are equipped with an electronic card access system to provide monitored access to the halls. The card access system is in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students gain access to their residence hall by swiping their WBU ID Card (student ID card) on the card reader located outside of each building.
• All traditional residence halls are equipped with surveillance cameras, and each is equipped with a camera monitoring system reviewed by trained staff on a daily basis.
• The University Police Department (UPD) patrols the campus 24 hours a day, conducting rounds in our residence halls regularly day and night.  Our staff works closely with UPD to maintain a secure living environment.
• Our best resource for security in the residence hall is our residents!  Our staff is trained to monitor and report various safety concerns. Emergency procedures are addressed each semester with the residents. Students are encouraged to lock their doors when they're away from their rooms, prevent tailgating into the hall (letting someone follow you into the entrance without swiping their WBU Card), and report any suspicious activity to residence hall staff and/or UPD.

Are there laundry facilities available in the residence halls, and how much does laundry cost?

• Laundry is provided in each building. Only residents of the hall are permitted to use laundry machines. Laundry machines are for resident's personal use only. 
• Laundry is app-based so you will not need quarters. Dorm Residents will pay a $50 fee for each 16-week term for a set number of loads. If you need more loads, you pay through the app. Student Family Housing residents pay $1.50 per wash/dry load.
• Instructions for downloading and using the app are sent out to each resident at the start of each 16-week term and posted in each laundry room.

Are there community kitchens in all residence halls?

• Community kitchens are available in Davis and Owen Hall

Are dishes provided in community kitchens?

• Any available community kitchens have cookware available for student use. Dishes (i.e. plates, bowls, utensils) are not available in all locations, so it is recommended to bring your own.

Is landline telephone service available in the residence halls?

• Telephones are available in common areas throughout each residence hall for on-campus and local phone calls. Information is provided at check-in for residents who wish to have a phone line in their residence hall rooms. Residents who choose to have a phone line in their room will be responsible for a service charge separate from the room rate. Phones are not provided.

Are my belongings covered by WBU insurance?

• No. We recommend you get renter's insurance to cover personal belongings. One provider that specializes in College Student Personal Property Insurance is NSSI.  Click the link to go to their website.

Who is in charge of the residence hall?

• Each residence hall houses a Residence Hall Supervisor (RHS) and 4-12 Resident Assistants. RHSs are University Employees that live in the building and are responsible for the operation of the hall. The RHS is responsible for supervising hall staff, daily management, and reporting maintenance requests. Resident Assistants are student staff that live among the residents and they are responsible for creating programming and peer counseling in their living areas. The hall staff provides assistance to students 24 hours a day.

What would I do if I got locked out of the residence halls at night?

• A night duty staff member is on call Monday through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. until 8 a.m., and on weekends, a staff member is on call from 1 p.m. on Friday until 8 a.m. on Monday. For students requiring daytime assistance during the week, daytime desk hours vary by hall.

If I have problems in my residence hall, what should I do?

• You are encouraged to contact the Resident Assistant or Residence Hall Supervisor in your hall. These individuals will be able to assist you. If you need additional information, you are welcome to contact the Housing Office and we will assist you in finding answers or solving problems.

Can I stay in the halls over the holiday break?

• Students are allowed to stay in the halls over some holidays for a fee. All students staying over a break need to sign up in the Housing Office or at their residence hall desk. There is no charge to stay in the hall over Thanksgiving, Easter, or Spring Break. Students staying over Christmas break or between semesters will be required to pay in advance. These nights are not covered in the standard semester rate. Students should also be aware that they may be required to relocate to a designated residence hall for the duration of the break.

• All students who live on campus can be issued a post office box; you just have to go to the post office to be assigned a box and a key. To contact the on-campus post office, call 806-291-3619 or visit the first floor of the McClung University Center.
• In addition to the post office, most packages arriving via courier (UPS, FedEx, DHL) are delivered to Central Supply and can be picked up Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2 and 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2 and 4 p.m. Most packages are available 24-hours after being received. The student must present a valid ID and/or CMB key to sign out for the package. On-campus students must use the following shipping address for packages, otherwise, the packages will be returned to the sender:
  • Student Name
  • 1900 W. 7^th Street
  • CMB XXXXX
  • Plainview, TX 79072

• Yes, you can have a vehicle on campus. Any vehicle parked on campus is required to have a parking permit. Permits can be collected through the University Police Department or the Housing Office in UC 203.

Can I park my vehicle on campus without a parking permit?

• Permits are required on all vehicles parked on campus 24 hours per day. For more information about parking permits, visit the University Police Department or the Housing Office in UC 203.

How much does a parking permit cost?

• Parking permits are free to residential and commuter students.

How long does a permit last?

• Permits are valid from August 1st, or the date of issue, until July 31st.  The expiration date is on the window decal.

Where can I park on campus?

• There are designated parking spots or "zones" on campus. 
• Here is a map for reference: WBU Plainview Campus Parking Map

 Where can I get more information about Campus Parking?

• Go to https://www.wbu.edu/university-police/campus-parking.htm 

Am I required to live on campus?

• Wayland’s housing policy states that unmarried students enrolled for 7 or more hours must live in a residence hall and take meals in the university dining hall unless a student is 23 years old, is classified as a senior*, or is a commuting student living in with relatives in the area.
• This applies to the Plainview Campus only.

What is the $100 Dorm Deposit and do I have to pay it?

• All students must have a room deposit on account in the business office prior to moving into a residence hall. This deposit is partially refundable upon the student's completion of checkout procedures. This deposit is not transferable to university-owned off-campus housing. The deposit is applied to the student's account if the student owes any money or if room damages have been incurred during residence to the university at the time of checkout.
• Damages or fines in excess of the $100 deposit are applied to the student's account.
• Students who apply for and are assigned a residence hall room and choose to not attend the university must request a refund of the deposit prior to August 1, if the application is for a fall semester, and prior to December 1, if the application is for a spring semester.

I have earned my Associate's Degree. Do I still have to live on campus?

• Yes. The University's housing requirement is not based on degrees earned. If you fall under the University's housing requirement, you will then need to complete a housing application to live on campus. WBU Housing Application

Are there exemptions to the housing requirement?

•  "Living with Parent" exemptions are the most common exemption and are available to students living at home within Floyd, Hale, Lamb, Lubbock, or Swisher counties.  Students who fail to comply with the housing requirement will have housing pending charges placed on their student account. If you anticipate applying for an exemption, please do so as early as possible to avoid processing delays and charges. WBU Housing Application

What rules do I have to follow if I live on campus?

• As a residential student, you are expected to know and understand the rules that govern Residential Living and the larger University community, located within the WBU Student Handbook and the Guide to Campus Housing. These are updated at the beginning of each Academic Year and are subject to change without notice. The information in these documents is an extension of your contract with the WBU Housing Office and Wayland Baptist University.  Prior to moving into a residence hall, a student is required to sign a residence hall contract. Signing of the residence hall contract implies acceptance of student responsibilities as outlined in university publications and by university officials.

When do I need to complete my Off-Campus Request?

• Your request must be completed by August 1^st for fall term enrollment and January 1^st for spring term enrollment. WBU Housing Application

Is there any additional paperwork to complete with an Off-Campus Request?

• You will need to supply additional documentation based on your exemption request. We require a marriage certificate, court documentation showing custody of a minor child, or a notarized copy of proof of residency with a parent before university due dates.

• The only animal we permit in the residence halls, other than approved service animals, are fish.  You are allowed to have a (1) fish in a bowl of up to 2 gallons. Any other animal must be approved through Disability Services prior to coming to campus with the animal.

For questions, contact Ryiann Araujo, Disability Services Office (DSO) Coordinator.

Call Ryiann

Email Ryiann

• We've compiled a list of items that students most often bring with them to campus, as well as a list of items that are not allowed on campus. 

What to Bring to Campus

• Bedding and Pillows (Twin XL)
• Mattress Cover / Protector (Twin XL)
• Towels / Washcloths
• Toiletries and Hygiene Products
• Pushpins, thumbtacks
• UL-approved Surge Protectors with On/Off Switch
• Oscillating / Box Fan
• Electronics (TV, DVD Player, Tablet, Laptop/Computer)
• Coffee Pot w/ automatic shutoff
• Reusable Water Bottle / Tumbler
• First-Aid Kit
• Flashlight and Mini-Toolkit
• Small Trash Can
• Table / Floor Lamps
• Shower Caddy and Flip-Flops / Shower Shoes
• Clothes Hangers
• Iron and Ironing Board
• Sewing Kit
• Laundry Soap and Dryer Sheets
• Laundry Basket / Hamper
• Cleaning Supplies
• Microwave
• Mini-Refrigerator 4.2 cu. Ft. maximum
• Insurance Policy Numbers
• Lock Box for Valuables
• Scentsy Products (light-bulb heated only)
• Bicycle and lock

What to Leave at Home

• Portable Air Conditioners, Space Heaters, and Hot/Cold Fans
• Hoverboards
• Extension Cords (use Surge Protectors only)
• Nails and screws
• Air Fryers w/o automatic shut-off
• Open-Surface Cooking Devices
• Toasters / Toaster Ovens, NuWave Ovens
• Candles, Incense, and Open-Flame Devices
• Any Pets (except a (1) fish in a bowl up to 2 gallons)
• Weapons / Firearms, Knives (blades larger than 5 1/2 inches)
• Alcohol, Alcohol Containers, and paraphernalia
• Vapes, cigarettes, cigars, and smoking paraphernalia
• Halogen Lamps
• Dart Boards
• Fireworks
• Waterbeds
• Extra Furniture
• Quarters for Laundry- You will use an app on your phone!