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Frequently Asked Questions

DO I HAVE TO LIVE ON-CAMPUS?

Please note, Notre Dame College requires all full-time students to live on campus unless the student has permanent residency 20 (twenty) miles within Notre Dame College, they have completed 60 credits or are 21 years of age by the first day of class of the semester.

 

AM I ABLE TO CHOOSE MY ROOMMATE?

All incoming students have the opportunity to select a roommate when filling out the Housing Application on My.NDC. If a student does not have a preferred roommate, the Office of Residence Life will assign a roommate based on personal preferences filled out on the Housing Application. After your first year at NDC, you will go through the room selection process where you will sign up to live with the people of your choice for the following school year.

 

CAN I CHANGE ROOMS IF I DON’T LIKE MY SPACE?  

The Office of Residence Life will provide one opportunity each semester to change housing assignments. This designated time is considered room change week. In order to be considered for a room change, students are required to complete the Room Switch Form and turn it in to the Office of Residence Life. 

 

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Here are some must-haves for living on campus: Clothes for all occasions, extra-long twin sheets and other bedding items, towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies, hangers, a laundry basket, laundry detergent, an umbrella, a window fan, and plenty of school supplies to survive the semester (notebooks, paper, pens, note cards, calculator, etc.)

Click here for a list of items you can and can’t have in your room. 

For your convenience, we have partnered with Dormroom.com powered by Dormify to provide an easy, affordable way to purchase Twin XL bedding, dorm storage solutions, and everything else you’ll need (and want) for your new home away from home. Please visit notredamecollege.dormroom.com to get move-in day ready and create your dream dorm!

 

HOW DO I ACCESS HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS?

If you need to bring an air conditioner, you will need to email housing@ndc.edu a request for an air conditioner along with the doctor’s note to state the reason for the accommodation.

If you need an emotional support animal, contact Barb Kooser, Director of Access and Disability Services, at bkooser@ndc.edu or call 216.373.5359.

 

HOW DOES THE DINING HALL WORK?

Our dining hall is open from 7:30 am-7:30 pm Monday-Friday and 11:00 am-7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Each time you enter the dining hall, you will use one meal from your selected meal plan. The dining hall offers a variety of delicious selections each day including a salad bar, a deli, pizza, hot entrees, desserts and more! Meal plans are non-transferable and do not roll over from week to week. Students are not permitted to take food out of the dining hall.

 

HOW DO I GET INTO MY BUILDING AND ROOM?

Every student is issued an NDC ID card which will give you access to the gated entry by Division Road; the lobbies of Harks, Providence and South Halls; and the building you live in. You will also need it in order to eat in the dining hall. You are required to carry your ID with you at all times and are not permitted to give your ID to anyone else. Resident students will also be given a key to their specific room. Again, your key may not be given to anyone else.

If you lose your ID, you will need to go to the NDC Police Office. If you lose your room key, you go to the Residence Life Office. There is a fee associated with the replacement of an ID and/or key.

 

WHO SHOULD I GO TO IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

Every floor has a Resident Assistant, or more commonly called, a RA. This is a full-time undergraduate student who is a member of the Residence Life Staff. RAs are in place to help residents get to know one another, ensure that members of the community respect one another and follow College policies, and help everyone become familiar with NDC. RAs also plan floor activities, are familiar with upcoming events on campus, are on-call in the Residence Life Office, and respond to disturbances or emergencies in the halls.

You can also stop by your Residence Life Coordinator’s (RLC) office. They are professional pro staff members who supervise the RAs, manage the residence halls, and work to meet the needs of residents. If your RA is unable to answer something for you, stop by the RLC office. The RLC for new students is located at Harks Hall 1st floor and the RLC for upperclassmen students is located at South Hall 2nd floor.

The Director of Residence Life (DRL) is also available to assist residents with questions. The DRL is a professional pro staff member who indirectly oversees RAs, directly supervises the RLCs, and oversees the Department of Residence Life. The Director’s office is located at the falcon’s nest L5

 

CAN MY FRIENDS VISIT OVERNIGHT?

The short answer is yes! An overnight guest is defined as a family member, friend, or other NDC residence hall student who is staying in a resident’s room on a temporary basis, either overnight or for a weekend. Only same-sex overnight guests will be permitted in Petersen and Providence Halls, and only with the permission of the roommate.

All overnight guests must be registered in the Office of Residence Life by completing a Guest Registration Form in order to be permitted to stay overnight. No one under the age of 18 is permitted to stay on campus. The overnight guest must provide a federal or state issued photo ID (e.g. license, passport, state ID card) to stay in the halls. Overnight guests who wish to take advantage of the campus food service and are not on the meal plan must pay the cost determined by the dining service for each meal. Residents are responsible for the conduct of guests at all times.

 

WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING ISN’T WORKING OR IS BROKEN IN MY ROOM?

You should submit a maintenance request  and someone from the maintenance staff will come by your room to repair or replace it. You can click directly on the link or log on to My.NDC, click the NDC Life tab at the top of the page, and then select Maintenance Department on the left-hand side of the page.  Everything from that point forward is a drop down or fill-in option.  If you’re having trouble filling out a maintenance request, see your RA for help. Please note that Step 8 on the maintenance request requires a password. The Password is “ndc” and is not your email password.

 

HOW DO I GET MAIL?

The mail room is located on the ground level of the Administration Building and all mail, packages, and other deliveries go there. All resident students will be assigned a mailbox and will be given a key to it on move-in day. Commuter students, if they choose, will be able to rent a mailbox for a fee – just go to the mail room to have a mailbox assigned to you. You should use the following address to ensure you receive your mail:

Student First & Last Name

Mailbox #

4545 College Road

South Euclid, OH 44121

 

DO I NEED A PARKING PASS FOR MY CAR?

Vehicle registration must take place in Student Services during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

When registering your vehicle, you must bring your NDC ID, valid driver’s license, driver’s plate #, vehicle registration and make/model/year/color of vehicle. You are permitted to register multiple cars, but in order to do so, you must bring all information for all vehicles at the time of registration. You can also register additional vehicles during the school year.

There is no charge for any tags at the time of registration, but lost tags will be charged a $25 replacement fee. Once registered you will be given tag(s) that must be visibly hung from your rear-view mirror.

Parking tag enforcement will take place from September 1, 2022, until May 1, 2023.

For additional information on the new parking policy, please reference the rules and regulations online at https://www.notredamecollege.edu/resources-and-services/.

 

DO YOU PROVIDE RENTER’S INSURANCE?

Notre Dame College does not provide renters insurance but we do recommend you have it. Talk with your family’s insurance company to see if they are able to cover your belongings while away at school. If not, you can check out this site to compare options: NSSI.

 

COMMUNICATION/TECHNOLOGY

  • Computers : Computer labs are available in various locations around campus to students that do not have access to their own computer. If you do decide to bring your own computer, you can either use the Wifi or bring an Ethernet cord to connect to the internet in the residence halls.
  • Printing : Having a printer in your room is not required but does make things more convenient.  All students are given a printing allowance each semester which allows you to print items for school in any of the computer labs on campus.

 

DO THE RESIDENCE HALLS CLOSE DURING BREAKS?

The residence halls remains open for fall, Thanksgiving, spring, and Easter break. The residence halls will close during winter and summer break. Please visit the school breaks link for more detail.  

 

Looking for Affordable Off-Campus Properties?

Notre Dame College has partnered with the Center for School, College & Career Resources who has provided the following guide for finding affordable living options close to campus:

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/off-campus-housing/