Once you know that on-campus housing is what you want, you’ll need to know when, how and where to apply and the steps you need to take. Of course, you have a lot of questions and, in this section, we cover some of the most popular questions. If you don’t see your question, don’t hesitate to contact a Residential Life staff member either by email at ktovar@fontbonne.edu or by phone at 314-889-1422.
You can tour a residence hall during your visit to campus or during SOAR summer orientation. Since we have residents and visiting guests in the halls during the summer, we cannot give tours of specific rooms. More information about the room accommodations and furnishings can be found on the Residential Housing page on the website.
We encourage anyone wishing to live on campus to apply as early as possible to receive priority housing.
Housing applications for new students are found on the university’s website, Apply for Housing. First-year students can indicate their housing and roommate preferences on the housing contract.
A tuition and housing security deposit must be made at the time the application contract is completed and submitted to the FBU Residential Life office. Every effort is made to accommodate those preferences as assignments are made over the summer.
If you need special accommodations, let us know so we can work with you.
No, sorry, although bed risers may be used. Mattresses can be raised to the highest level to have accessible storage below.
Mailboxes for students living on campus are located in Medaille Hall. All residents receive their mailbox assignment with their room assignment. You receive the combination for your mailbox when you pick up your room key and access card at check-in. Mail should be addressed this way for accurate delivery:
First Name Last Name
Fontbonne University
6800 Wydown Blvd., Campus Box Number
St. Louis, MO 63105
Students who receive a package will get an email notifying them and can pick up the item from the mail room on the first floor of Ryan Hall. Bring your Fontbonne ID.If you no longer have the combination for your mailbox, come to the LACE in Medaille Hallto get a new copy
Typically, freshman move in the Wednesday before classes begin in August. Returning residents and transfer students move in the Saturday before classes begin in August. Housing assignment letters are sent to your Fontbonne email. The letter will give the day in which a student will move in. More details are available as Fall Welcome approaches.
This is an overview of typical items that are used in the halls. Space is limited. Discuss with your roommate regarding who will bring what, especially larger items like: mini-fridge, microwave, TV and gaming console. All electrical items on this list must be Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rated. This is not an all-inclusive list. If you have questions about an item, please contact Residential Life at ktovar@fontbonne.edu
Bath: shower caddy & flip flops, shower products, shower curtain (Medaille/Southwest), towels/washcloths
Bedroom: Extra-Long (36×80) twin bed linens (blankets, sheets, comforter), pillows
Clothing: seasonal clothing-casual and dress clothes, hangers, inexpensive jewelry
Personal Items: Prescriptions, first aid kit, sewing kit, safety pins, contacts, glasses, pain reliever, hair products, toothbrush/toothpaste
Approved appliances: computer/printer, Surge protector (15 amp circuit breaker with reset switch), microwave, mini-fridge, TV, cable cords and adaptors, fan, curling iron (auto shut-off), hairdryer
General Items: bicycle/lock/helmet, cleaning products, flashlight, storage–stackable or under the bed, Surge protector (15 amp circuit breaker with reset switch), trashcan, laundry baskets/detergent, umbrella, dishes and flatware, carpeting/rug, blue tape, poster mount putty
Class related: Backpack, notebooks, paper, pencils/pens/tape/scissors, stapler, calculator, flash drives, white-out, highlighters
This is not an all-inclusive list. Check out the Griffin Scratch Student Handbook for more information.
General Items not to bring: air conditioners, dartboards, waterbeds, mattresses, candles/incense, flushable wipes, halogen lamps, wireless routers, mug warmers, cinder blocks, e-cigarettes, pets-small aquariums-okay, command hooks or strips, toaster, toaster oven
NO drug paraphernalia, hookah pipes, illegal drugs
NO Weapons of any type, no martial arts tools
There is no curfew. Please review other residential policies that are found in the Griffin Scratch Student Handbook.
Furniture in Medaille and St. Joseph’s rooms include twin bed frames, mattress and box springs, a desk and chair, dresser, bulletin board and mini blinds. Beds in Medaille and St. Joseph have extra-long twin mattresses. For hanging artwork and other decorations: use poster mount putty in Medaille and St. Joseph halls. You should remove the putty before checking out at the end of the year. There are charges assessed if there is damage from nail holes or screws.
Southwest Hall features 4 individual bedrooms with a standard twin bed in each, and shared spaces: living room, bathroom and kitchen with appliances. Southwest residents can use tacks, pushpins or small nails. NO adhesive stickers allowed. Charges are assessed if any adhesive is used on the walls.
University housing is furnished and inventoried. You are responsible for your room and/or all included furnishings in it. If you remove any university furniture without the permission of the Director of Residential Life, you assume responsibility for the replacement cost of the missing furniture at check-out. Replacement costs are charged to your student account.
Any furniture brought from home must have floor saver felt pads under them including refrigerators. If there is damage to the floor, charges are assessed at check-out.
University rooms and apartments cannot be painted. If you paint your room, your student account will be assessed a $400 fine with the possibility of additional discretionary charges. Recycle bins are in your room for your convenience. Recycle cans, bottles, and paper. Then empty the bin into larger recycling bins available on your floor.
Residents who get locked out during the day can come to Student Affairs to check out TEMPORARY building access cards or room keys or both.
If this happens after LACE in Medaille Hall is closed, call the RA On Duty phone, 314-325-6573. Resident Assistants (RA) are on duty from 4:30pm to 8:00am the next day.
Proved your student ID number to the staff member working the register to eat if you don’t have your ID card.
St. Joseph residents have a laundry room on the first floor. It features 4 washers and 4 dryers, 24/7 availability, at no charge.
Medaille Hall has a laundry room on the lower level and is also equipped with 4 washers and 4 dryers. They are accessible 24/7 at no charge.
Residents in Southwest apartments have a laundry room on their floor with 2 washers and 2 dryers with 24/7 accessibility at no charge.
Fontbonne has a campus nurse who can provide free, confidential medical care for our students.
The nurse’s office is located on the first floor of Ryan. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10am – 2pm, appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.
If you wish to make an appointment to see the nurse, call 314-889-4784. If no answer, contact Student Affairs at 314-889-1411.
At certain times during the year, there are scheduled breaks when most students go home or on vacation.
Sometimes athletic teams, internships and other university sponsored activities are scheduled over these breaks. To accommodate our students, you can sign up to stay in their rooms during these break periods.
If you are not staying on campus for a university sponsored activity, a charge of $25 per night will be added to your student account. Breaks include Thanksgiving, Christmas/Winter and Spring Break.
Upperclassmen start the housing renewal process during the spring term for the next academic year. Residents are contacted through their FBU email account to explain the Returning Resident Renewal process. Room assignments are made in the spring before the end of the semester.
Students are expected to check-out within 24 hours after their last exam, and all students are expected to move out by 12pm on the day after the final exam day. Students who are unable to check-out at that should complete a Request to Stay Late. If you are not going home over the break you must sign up to stay. Information regarding each request process will be in the Live Fontbonne newsletter.
There is no available storage over the summer. Everything must be removed from your room when you move out.
Furniture in Medaille and St. Joseph’s rooms include twin bed frames, mattress and box springs, a desk and chair, dresser, bulletin board and mini blinds. Beds in Medaille and St. Joseph have extra-long twin mattresses. For hanging artwork and other decorations: use poster mount putty in Medaille and St. Joseph halls. You should remove the putty before checking out at the end of the year. There are charges assessed if there is damage from nail holes or screws.
Southwest Hall features 4 individual bedrooms with a standard twin bed in each, and shared spaces: living room, bathroom and kitchen with appliances. Southwest residents can use tacks, pushpins or small nails. NO adhesive stickers allowed. Charges are assessed if any adhesive is used on the walls.
University housing is furnished and inventoried. You are responsible for your room and/or all included furnishings in it. If you remove any university furniture without the permission of the Director of Residential Life, you assume responsibility for the replacement cost of the missing furniture at check-out. Replacement costs are charged to your student account.
Any furniture brought from home must have floor saver felt pads under them including refrigerators. If there is damage to the floor, charges are assessed at check-out.
University rooms and apartments cannot be painted. If you paint your room, your student account will be assessed a $400 fine with the possibility of additional discretionary charges. Recycle bins are in your room for your convenience. Recycle cans, bottles and paper. Then empty the bin into larger recycling bins available on you floor.
