Study Abroad Frequently Asked Questions

I am studying abroad for Fall semester 2011. How do I arrange for on-campus housing for spring semester 2012?

We hope that you enjoy your semester abroad, and we look forward to welcoming you back to campus!  While you are abroad, you will get emails from our office outlining what you need to do to request on-campus housing for spring semester. There are two steps:

   1)  Pay $250 Housing Deposit by November 18, 2011. This can be sent to:
               Shannon Buchmann
               Student Accounts
               147 Le Mans Hall
               Saint Mary's College
               Notre Dame, IN  46556
        Ms. Buchmann can answer any question you may have about your student account. 

  2)  Complete your housing preference form which will be emailed to you while you are abroad.

I am studying abroad Spring 2012 semester and will miss Room Selection. What do I need to do to get a room for Fall 2010?

You will designate a Saint Mary's student who will be present in the Spring for Room Selection to go through the process on your behalf.

Students studying abroad for the entire academic year will receive an email with the necessary forms to complete and send back to our office.

What if it doesn't work out with my roommate when I return to campus for Spring semester?

Your RA, Hall Director, and the staff of Residence Life & Community Standards are here to help in your transition back to campus after your time abroad. If you feel as though you and your roommate cannot live civilly and respectfully together for the Spring semester, you can take advantage of the designated Open Room Change date. An email will be sent out to all students regarding this process in early January.

I am studying abroad for Spring 2012 semester, but my roommate is not. What will happen to her?

Any student who has a vacant space in her room must be prepared for the possibility that we will place a student in that vacant space. Please refer to section 4b of the Housing Contract: "If a space becomes vacant in a student's room, the Department of Residence Life reserves the right to assign a temporary or permanent roommate AT ANY TIME. The remainined resident(s) should make welcome a new roommate and leave empty one bed, closet, dresser and desk for each vacant space in the room."

If your roommate has a friend returning from abroad, she can certainly request this student to be placed in the room with her. If she is uncomfortable with the prospect of having a student placed in the vacant space, she has the option of moving into a single room on campus.if one is available.