Residence Life & Housing

Why Live in Campus Housing?

Living in campus housing has many benefits for students. Recent research of college students show that those students who live on campus have seen an increase in academic success and a closer connection to the campus community (Gross, Hossler, & Ziskin, 2007). Students in campus housing also live with their peers and Resident Assistants provide personal and academic support. Our residential program offers students convenience and security as well as an excellent on-campus dining experience. Rent includes all utilities and your suite/apartment is fully furnished.

The Residential Experience

Residence Life and Housing at College of Coastal Georgia consists of two housing options. Each of these living environments provides recreational lounges, study rooms, laundry, vending, and mailrooms. These options offer convenience in proximity, cost, and connection to campus.

Gross, J. P. K, Hossler, D., & Ziskin, M. (2007). Institutional Aid and Student Persistence: An Analysis of the Effects of Institutional Financial Aid at Public Four-Year Institutions. NASFAA Journal of Student Financial Aid, 37(1), 28-39.

Mariners Galley is our traditional dining hall that provides an all-you-care-to-eat style of dining. It offers a wide variety of options each day so you can always find something you like.

Dockside Deli offers Nescafe drip coffee and teas, breakfast pastries and sandwiches, hot and delicious soups, ready-to-eat deli sandwiches, salads and wraps - made fresh for you each day.

Residents in Lakeside Village and Mariner Village are required to participate in the on-campus meal plan. Learn more about meal plan options here.

Living on campus at the College of Coastal Georgia allows students to engage in the numerous educational and social benefits in campus housing that may not be realized by those living off campus. The College of Coastal Georgia requires all traditional first year students to live on campus.

As an incoming traditional first year student, you are required to live campus housing. For certain instances, an exemption may be granted (please see the exemption form for those instances). Your request will be reviewed by the Office of Residence Life and Housing and this Office will notify you of our decision. You must submit a First Year Live-On Requirement Exemption Form (see Forms below).

For additional information regarding requests for exemption, contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing at 912-279-4560 or Residence.Life@ccga.edu.

The First Year Live-On Requirement will be violated if the student:

• Provides false or misleading information in connection with a request for exemption,
• Fails to comply by not applying for housing and/or assuming occupancy in a residence hall

Failure to comply with the First Year Live-On Requirement Policy will result in the student automatically being signed up for housing and billed.

Procedures for Reviewing Requests for Exemption from First Year Live-On Requirement

1. Requests for exemption to the First Year Live-On Requirement will be considered.
2. Submit a First Year Live-On Requirement Exemption Form (see Forms below).
3. Office of Residence Life and Housing
   College of Coastal Georgia
   One College Drive
   Brunswick, GA 31520
4. The Director of Residence Life and Housing/Deputy Title IX Coordinator, or his/her designee, will review written requests for exemption within a timely manner. Additional information may be required of some applicants. Applicants will be notified of decisions regarding requests for exemption in a timely manner.
5. Individual students may appeal, via email, the denial of the request for exemption to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee.
   1. Appeals must be emailed to the Office of Residence Life and Housing no later than ten working days after notice has been sent that a request for exemption has been denied.
   2. Appeals will be reviewed in a timely manner at the Office of Residence Life and Housing.
   3. The Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee may consult with other units of the College, including, but not limited to, the Disability Resource Center, and the Office of Financial Aid and Veteran’s Affairs when appropriate.
   4. The decision of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee will be communicated within a reasonable time from the date that the appeal is reviewed.
   5. The decision of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee will be final.

Assignments

Demand for campus housing is high and we expect to fill all of our space in both Lakeside Village and Mariner Village next year. Housing assignments are based on date of completed application, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Once you are admitted to College of Coastal Georgia, you may apply online. There is a $50 application fee and a $200 housing prepayment.

What is the first-year live-on requirement policy for incoming freshmen?
If you are an incoming first-time freshmen, you are required to live on campus for your first year. For certain instances, an exemption may be granted (please see the exemption form for those instances). Your request will be reviewed by the Office of Residence Life and Housing, which will notify you of the decision. You must submit a First Year Live-On Requirement Exemption Form. For more information, contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing at 912-279-5815 or residence.life@ccga.edu.

Can current College of Coastal Georgia students apply for live in campus housing?
Yes, current College of Coastal Georgia students may apply, but there are a limited number of spaces available. Apply early because once the space is filled, you will be placed on a waiting list.

How are assignments made?
Assignments are first made by the date the application is completed. For new students, considerations are made on the student's room style preferences and if a roommate request was submitted. If a roommate request was not submitted, assignments are also made through an online matching process that uses that data submitted on the application under lifestyle choices. For returning housing students, housing assignments are made through a Room Selection process. If a returning housing student does not participate in Room Selection, they will be placed into a space based on availability.

When will I find out my assignment?
Final assignment information will be sent to the student that will include suite/apartment and suitemate/roommate information 1-2 months before the semester begins.

How do I add or change requests on a contract?
To add or change preferences on your application, log back into the housing application or click “Apply For Housing” in the left hand menu.

How do I request a suitemate/roommate?
During the application process, you can request or search for a suitemate/roommate. Suitemate/roommate requests must be mutual and are not guaranteed.

How do I request ADA accommodations for on-campus housing?
ADA accommodations are available to students who choose to self-identify and provide appropriate documentation of their disability. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the residence hall should submit a Voluntary Disclosure of Disability Form which can be accessed on the Office of Disability Services website. Documentation of the disability also needs to be submitted to the Office of Disability Services. For guidelines on the process of submitting this documentation, see pages 4-5 of the Disability Handbook.

Please submit your completed housing application and request for accommodations as early as possible. The Office of Disability Services staff will review your request and you will be contacted to discuss your requested housing accommodation. All housing accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dominique Driessen-Espana at the Office of Disability Services by phone at 912-279-5803, or by email at ddriessenespana@ccga.edu.

May I stay in housing over the breaks?
Students may stay in the hall during the fall break, Thanksgiving holiday and spring break. There is a separate online housing application that must be submitted for winter break housing. If you are not remaining in campus housing over winter break, students do not need to move all of their belongings out of their suite. Students who want to stay in a residence hall during the summer will need to submit a summer contract.

How do I cancel my contract?
In order to avoid any rent charges or associated cancellation fees, please see the terms and conditions of your contract to determine cancellation deadlines. A registered student who fails to cancel his or her contract prior to the first day of the contract period and is either (a) not living in the residence hall or (b) moves out of the residence hall at any time during the contract period, will be held financially responsible for rental charges for the duration of the contract period.

Fall 2022 General Move-In:

Fall Move in dates are the following Friday, August 12th to Sunday, August 14th.

Below are the dates/times for this process. Please note that all first year students are designated to return on Friday or Saturday. Returning students are designated to return Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

• Friday, August 12 from 8am-3pm
  First Year and Returning Students
  [No meal plan meals provided with your meal plan]
   
• Saturday, August 13 from 8am-3pm
  First Year and Returning Students
  [No meal plan meals provided with your meal plan]
   
• Sunday, August 14 from 12pm-4pm
  Returning Students Only
  [Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided with your meal plan]

Planning

• You will receive an email to your Coastal Georgia and personal email addresses. This email will include a link to the move-in survey that you must complete no later than Wednesday, August 4. This survey will let you request a date/time to move in. Residence Life and Housing will send a confirmation email once you have been given a time slot.
• Reach out to your suitemate(s)/roommate(s) to build that connection with them and also minimize purchasing or bring duplicate items.
• Your family and/or friends are welcome to help you move-in!

Check In and Move In

• You will report to the Conference Center to start the check in process for move in. After you finish with the offices at the Conference Center, you will report to your designated residence hall.
• You should have your 920# number ready to give to the staff member at the check in desk at your designated residence hall. Signage will be placed outside the residence hall to indicate spacing if a line forms for checking in.
• When you arrive to your designated residence hall, you will receive your room key packet, your nametag and guest name tags, and your welcome packet. New students will receive information about setting up their digital MAC card. Returning students can continue to use their physical MAC card to access the building.
• You are encouraged to bring your own hand trucks, carts, and other assistive devices to aid in the move-in process, if possible. Only a limited number of carts will be available.

Stay

• You will have a 90 minute time period to move your items into your space with your family and friends and set up your room. You will be expected to closely monitor your progress and adhere to your appointment time.
• At the end of this time period, please take time to say “see you later and miss you” to the family and friends who helped to move you in.

Frequently Asked Questions - Move-In Fall 2022:

How do I sign up to move in?

Residence Life and Housing will send official communication to both your student and personal email. In this email, you will fill out the survey requesting the dates/times you would like to move in between Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 14. We will email with your confirmed date/time slot.

When is the last day/time I can sign up for a move in time?

We encourage you to sign up for a move in time slot as soon as possible, but you must sign up for a move in date/time no later than Wednesday, August 4.

Am I required to have all my housing payments completed or set up before I can move in?

In order to guarantee a smooth move-in process, you will be expected to have your fall schedule and tuition and fees payment in order prior to your arrival. We encourage you to go ahead and reach out to the Financial Aid office and the Bursar’s office now regarding your student account. Only students who have completed their Financial Aid files and/or have paid any outstanding balance will be allowed to move into the halls.

Where do I go when I arrive on campus for move in?

You will need to go to the Conference Center first to check in. After the Conference Center process concludes, you will go to your assigned residence hall.

What will happen at move-in?

During check in at the Conference Center, you will check with the Financial Aid, Bursar, and Admissions offices to ensure you have taken care of any outstanding enrollment documentation. You will not be allowed to move into the residence hall until you have completed this check in process. When you check in at the residence hall, you will receive your move in packet.

Who can be present at move-in?

Your family and/or friends are welcome to help you move-in!

Can my roommate and I move in on the same day and/or arrival window?

We want to make your move-in experience go smoothly with your new suitemate and we will work on these requests on a case-to-case basis. If you approved to move in on the same day and in the same arrival window as your suitemate, we ask that you have a conversation about navigating the unpacking process safely and effectively, while adhering to the move-in guidelines. All roommates should have a general conversation to coordinate how you will unpack your rooms, get acquainted in person, and acclimated to residential living using practical social distancing.

What if I arrive early to my time slot?

If you arrive early to your time slot, we ask that you wait to until your move in time slot to arrive at the Conference Center.

What if I arrive late to my time slot?

If you are expecting that your travels may take longer than originally planned and you will be arriving late to your time slot, please call the Residence Life and Housing office at 912-279-4560. From there, we will be able to determine the time frame for you to complete your move in process.

Am I required to exit the building at a certain time on my move-in day?

In order to provide all students with adequate time to unpack and set up their rooms, all guests must vacate the building after your time slot concludes.

If I move in early, do I have to go back home and not return until classes start? Or am I allowed to stay in my room once I am moved in?

If you receive approval for your early arrival, you will be able to move into your room. If you participate in the General Move-In process, you will be able to stay in your room once you have finished moving in.

Will I be charged additional nights if I move in at the start of the move in time period?

No, your housing cost will not be increased based on the time you moved in.

I have decided that I no longer want to live in the residence hall, how do I cancel my housing application?

While we are sad to see you go, we understand you may want to cancel your housing application. If you would like to cancel your housing application, please contact Residence Life and Housing at 912-279-4560.

What if I feel uncomfortable with my room assignment?

Residence Life and Housing will do everything possible to place you into a space that makes you the most comfortable. However, due to limited space in the residence halls, it might take a little time to accommodate your request.

Who is the best form of contact during the move in process?

During move in, Residence Life and Housing Student Staff, such as Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants are the best form of contact. You may also contact your respective Residence Hall Director. RHD Ineia Mansfield Benton (imansfieldbenton@ccga.edu and 912-279-5826) is the main contact for Mariner Village and Coastal Place Apartments. RHD Ineia Mansfield Benton (imansfieldbenton@ccga.edu and 912-279-4591) is the main contact for Lakeside Village. You are also more than welcome to call our main Residence Life and Housing line at 912-279-4560.

What is the move-in process if I am a student athlete?

We will work directly with you, your coach, and the Athletic Director to coordinate your move-in date/time.

How should I pack my things?

In order to be certain that your belongings make it to your room, please follow these guidelines when packing: Don't bring it all! Residence Life and Housing will provide a suggested packing list with the assignment email to help narrow down items to bring. Consider bringing a dolly or handcart to make moving in easier. Clearly label your belongings with your full name, residence hall, and room number. Include labels on everything and make them easily visible. Pack everything in a box, suitcase, or storage bin. Loose items are more likely to get lost and create more trips back and forth. In addition, in the event of inclement weather your belongings will be much safer in a box than on their own! Size matters (and weight too)! Remember that, in a lot of cases, you will be using stairs and not elevators to move your belongings. Communicate! Make sure that you have talked with your roommate(s)/suitemate(s) and made an effort to avoid duplicating items for your room. Be informed! Make sure that you review the Mariner Packing List and know what is and is not allowed in your room. Again, this will save time and effort for everyone!

We understand that the transition to college is a time of change for both the student and family. It is important that you receive support and guidance during this time. These questions and answers help provide information about the Office of Residence Life and Housing and how to help your student adjust to living on campus. We invite you to join us as a partner in your student's social and educational development. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further questions. We look forward to working with you and your student.

What are the application and housing charges? When do we pay the housing charges? 

Once your student is admitted to College of Coastal Georgia, she/he can apply online. You can pay for your $50 application fee and $200 confirmation during the online housing application process via credit card.

Can financial aid be used to cover housing?

Rent charges will be placed on your student's account at the beginning of each semester before financial aid is distributed. If your student is expecting financial aid to pay housing rent, your student is not required to make a payment before distribution occurs. The amount of rent paid varies depending on the amount of aid received. It is your student's responsibility to verify the student account balance after financial aid is distributed to determine if any additional payment is due. Please note that you will need to pay the $50 application fee and $200 housing confirmation prepayment before financial aid disburses.

What are the policies of the residence halls?

The safety and security of the residence hall are very important to us. Please review the Residence Hall Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct.

Are the residence halls a noisy environment?

We understand that the primary reason students attend College of Coastal Georgia is to succeed in college and ultimately receive a degree. We strive to create a quiet and respectful environment that is conducive to study. During the day, a courtesy hours policy will be in effect so that a respectful amount of noise can be generated. During the evening and night time, a quiet hours policy will be effect. We also encourage residents in her/his suite/apartment to take responsibility to address noise violations.

Should my son/daughter purchase renter's insurance?

Although precautions are taken to maintain security on the College campus, the College will not assume any responsibility or legal obligation to pay for any student's personal property that is lost, stolen, or damaged from any cause, nor will the College assume any responsibility or legal obligation to pay for any injury or damages, personal or property, while the student is a resident at the institution. While not required, you are strongly encouraged to consider acquiring some form of personal insurance (e.g., renter's insurance) if your family's homeowner's policy does not cover property while it is located at the College.

Who cleans the rooms/suites/apartments?

Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms/suites/apartments as well as the bathrooms. Students are expected to work out an equitable cleaning schedule with fellow suitemates/roommates. Custodial staff clean the corridors, stairwells, lounges, lobbies and laundry rooms on a daily basis.

When will my son/daughter know his/her suite/apartment assignment and suitemate/roommate information?

Your son/daughter will receive suite/apartment assignments 1-2 months before the semester begins. In order for your student to be issued a suite/apartment assignment they must have a complete application, which includes payment of the $50 application fee and the $200 confirmation prepayment.

What if my student and his/her suitemate(s)/roommate(s) don't get along?

There is always an adjustment to living with new people. It is important to emphasis to your student that she/he has open and honest communication with her/his suitemates/roommates. The Resident Assistants are trained to assist with conflict mediation between suitemates/roommates. In addition, after check-in, the RA will provide a suitemate/roommate agreement. This agreement will help identify standards for living in the suite. The residents in the suite/apartment will fill out this agreement and return it to the RA.

What should my son/daughter bring/not bring?

Please review the "What to Bring" list.

How do I send mail and packages to my student at CCGA?

You may send mail and packages to your student at their post office box located in the residence halls. The address is:

Lakeside Village
Student Name
100 Mariner Way
# (student’s box number)
Brunswick, GA 31520

Mariner Village / Coastal Place Apartments
Student Name
80 Mariner Way
# (student’s box number)
Brunswick, GA 31520

2022-2023 Student Housing Rates:

Summer 2023 housing rates and 2023-2024 housing rates are pending Board of Regents approval.

The Office of Residence Life and Housing and Campus Police are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all our residents. Our partnership has implemented the following security measures with more in development:

• A Residence Hall Handbook
• Door access security for exterior and interior doors in Lakeside Village
• Video-surveillance at the entrances and around the residence halls
• Emergency call boxes around Lakeside Village and Mariner Village and video-surveillance in the parking lots of the residence halls
• Gated access parking lot entrance only for residents with a residence life parking lot permit

The exterior doors of Lakeside Village and Mariner Village are always locked and residents gain entry only by their Mariners Access Card. Coastal Place Apartments has physical keys for their apartments. Only residents and their approved guests have access. We have trained professional and student housing staff living in the residence halls. Housing staff and Campus Police are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for assistance. Resident Assistants perform conduct rounds throughout the residence hall at night for assistance and policy enforcement. In case of emergencies, the Southeast Georgia Health System is adjacent to College of Coastal Georgia.

Summer Conference Season Dates:

Opening Date: May
Closing Date: August

Off-Campus Housing for Students

Off-Campus Housing Guide

Recommended Hotel Accommodations

The College has arranged special rates at local hotels for visiting family and friends. Please call these hotels and mention the College of Coastal Georgia Residence Life and Housing to receive the special rates.