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Living in temporary housing
Expanded occupancy (EO) housing
At NAU, we are committed to making housing available to all freshmen who would like to live on campus. While the application deadline for guaranteed housing is May 15, we will continue to accept new housing applications for as long as we anticipate space becoming available. Students applying for housing past the application deadline may be placed initially in temporary housing prior to receiving a permanent assignment. This temporary space is called expanded occupancy (EO) housing.
If you are assigned to EO housing, we want you to feel comfortable in your temporary assignment and will make every effort to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The following information is provided to help you get a better sense of what to expect.
What is temporary housing space like? Accordion Closed
Students are placed in a lounge, like the one shown in the photo, which typically had been converted in the past from two student rooms. Most lounges used for temporary housing are located in traditional-style Campus Living Communities (CLCs).
How is temporary housing furnished? Accordion Closed
Furnishings include a twin bed, wardrobe, drawers, and access to a study desk or table and chair.
What should I plan to bring? Accordion Closed
Bring what you would normally bring to a traditional shared room, such as clothes, school supplies, toiletries, linens, etc. We encourage you to be selective about things you won’t need right away, such as heavy winter clothes or additional furnishings, since you will be moving to another location.
How long will I be in temporary housing? Accordion Closed
The precise length of your stay in temporary housing is difficult to predict. Reassignments out of temporary housing will continue as we receive cancellations and space becomes available. Students will be assigned to permanent spaces in order of their date of housing application. Specific dates and permanent assignments are determined by the timing and number of residents who make last-minute decisions to withdraw from classes, not move into their assignments, or otherwise leave housing early in the semester.
Where will my permanent assignment be located? Accordion Closed
As space opens up, students will be assigned to a permanent space based on the date of application. While we aim to keep you in the same CLC, it is not guaranteed, as that depends on where space becomes available.
What does it cost to live in temporary housing? Accordion Closed
Your rent rate is reduced for the time you live in temporary housing. The rent rate for temporary housing is based on the lowest rent rate on campus, equivalent to a discounted triple room, and prorated based on the dates you stay in temporary housing. Once you move to a permanent space, your rent will be adjusted to reflect the regular rent rate of your permanent CLC and prorated based on the date of your move.