Housing Policies

College Excel residences are completely furnished. Due to limited space, we ask that students not bring or buy extra furniture or excessive personal belongings.

As with any rental experience, a thorough inspection will take place with the student at move-out to determine any damage beyond normal wear and tear and/or missing items. The $1300.00 damage deposit will be refunded within 30 days if all is found to be in order.

• Each house has cable internet access and a wireless router. Students provide their own computers and peripherals (like printers, ink and paper). Students are not required to have their own computers and will have access to computers at the College Excel Community Center, the Academic Center for Excellence, the college and the local library. Students who bring their own computer might need a wireless card.
• Bedrooms come equipped with a twin bed, nightstand, lamp, desk and chair, dresser, bookshelves, and wastebaskets. We can't promise each student a single room. Depending on the time of enrollment and availability, some students may need to share a room, but each individual will have the furnishings above.
• Living rooms come furnished with a couch, comfortable chair, end table, coffee table, lamps, TV and DVD player, CD stereo, book shelves and artwork. 
• Kitchens include a dining table, chairs, and most appliances (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, mixers, etc). We also provide dishes, utensils, knife sets, pots and pans, baking pans, mixing and serving bowls, cutting boards, spices, dish towels, even cookbooks.
• Bathrooms include a shower curtain, plunger, bath rugs and wastebasket.
• Each student receives a $45.00 grocery card per week for food and household supplies. We provide transportation to a grocery store once a week, and assist with healthy shopping. Students living together may choose to pool their grocery money.
• Miscellaneous items in each house:
  • Broom, mop, dust pan
  • Message board
  • Wall clock
  • Vacuum
  • Ironing board, iron
  • Washers and dryers are only available in some housing.  Students who live in our apartments may use the apartment complexes laundromat.  College Excel does not cover these or any other laundromat costs.

*We do not provide telephone service in student residences.  All students are required to have a cell phone.

Students are responsible for providing these items:

• Personal care items (shampoo, soap, lotion, hair dryers, etc.).
• Basic cleaning and paper supplies, including sponges, paper towels, trash bags, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, vacuum bags, etc. Students are expected to have the supplies to keep their home clean.
• One or two sets of twin size sheets
• Pillow
• Mattress pad - twin size (required)
• Warm comforter or bedspread for a twin bed
• Extra blanket or sleeping bag
• Two or three bath towels
• Washcloths and/or hand towels
• Laundry basket
• Desk lamp
• Alarm clock
• Cell phone (mandatory)
• Spending money

Optional items:

• Bike and helmet (highly recommended)
• Computer & peripherals
• Daily planner (highly recommended) or PDA
• Backpack (highly recommended)
• Car or other mode of transportation
• Small TVs or stereos, gaming systems
• Tasteful posters/artwork
• Skis, snowboards, skateboards, other recreational equipment
• Musical instruments
• Small exercise equipment

Absolutely not allowed:

• Alcohol, illegal drugs or related paraphernalia
• Pornography or distasteful artwork
• Pets of any kind
• Weapons of any kind

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