Current Students

The hiring process for student staff positions within the residence halls for 2013-2014 is currently underway!  If you are interested in applying for a position, please refer to the information below.  If you have any questions throughout the hiring process, please contact your Hall Director.

Hiring Forms

Reference Form
GPA Appeal Form

Resident Assistant Position Description
Community Assistant Position Description (East Lake/Theme House)
Assistant Hall Director Position Description
Leadership Development Coordinator Position Description
Housing Tour Coordinator Position Description
Senior Fitness Center Position Description
Alumni House Assistant Position Description

Students wishing to cancel their Housing Agreement for the residence halls must fill out the online  Intent to Vacate form.  Students at East Lake wanting to cancel their agreement must fill out a paper Intent to Vacate form at the Housing Office.  You will also need to contact your RA to be sure you follow the appropriate check out procedures.  Note:  this form IS NOT intended for students changing rooms within the residence halls; it is intended for those wanting to move completely out of the residence halls to an off-campus apartment, moving home, etc.  If you have any questions about the terms of your Housing Agreement, please contact our office.

2012-2013 Housing Agreement
2012-2013 Refund/Penalty Schedule

2012-2013 East Lake Apartments Application/Agreement
2012-2013 East Lake Apartments Refund/Penalty Schedule

The WSU Residence Halls and Campus Community are a Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco-Free environment, certain violations of these policies will result in the cancellation of your Housing Agreement and an $800 Housing Agreement Cancellation Fee. 

Meal plan changes can be made at anytime throughout the semester for those students wanting to increase their current plan. Students wanting to decrease their meal plan can do so during the first two weeks of each semester only. Stop by the Housing Office, 235 Kryzsko Commons, to make your meal plan changes.

Mailboxes are located in the lobby of each complex.  Except for flyers originating from the WSU Housing & Residence Life Office and other University departments, only mail addressed to a specific student will be placed in the mailboxes. 

Each room has an assigned mailbox which is located in the front lobby of each residence hall. To mail something to your student, please use the following format:

The mailing address for each residence hall can be found by going to each residence hall page.

Packages:  Students will be notified via their WSU email address if a package has been delivered for them.  Students will need to show their Warrior ID and provide a signature when they pick up a package.  C.O.D. (Cash On Delivery) packages will not be accepted. 

Mail and packages delivered without the name of the student living in the residence halls will not be accepted or will be returned to sender.  Any items ordered should be addressed to or in care of the student.  Packages will not be received if they are in a student's parent/guardian name.

Students are encouraged to check their campus mailbox often as this is one way the University is able to relay important information to students.

Please read through the following information carefully regarding room change requests within Winona State University’s residence halls. Please note that room change requests are not considered during the first 2 weeks of each semester.

Students living in a build-up room: Our first priority is to move students who were placed in temporary build-up situations into permanent, regular rooms. If you live in a build-up room, you DO NOT need to go through the room change request process. The Housing Office is aware of your situation and will contact you and your roommates when space becomes available for the “third person” to move into a regular single, double, or triple space in any one of our residence halls.

If you currently live in a regular room (apartment, suite, triple, double, or single) and would like to request a room change, the Residence Life Staff require you to follow the process below:

• Talk to your roommate - If you are having a roommate conflict, please have a verbal conversation with them to talk about how things are going and what is bothering you. Here are some helpful hints in working through a roommate conflict.
• Talk to your RA - If you have had a conversation with your roommate and tried to work things out, but your situation has not improved, please contact your RA. Your RA is a great resource who will assist you in having a difficult conversation. They may also assist in facilitating a conversation between you and your roommate to set guidelines within your living situation which is feasible for all students involved.
• Talk to your Hall Director - You can also set up a meeting with your Hall Director to have a conversation about your current living situation.
• Fill out the Online Room Change Request Form - (This link will be live after the first 2 weeks of Spring Semester.  Room change requests will not be considered until that time.)  Please note that filling out this form is only a request and will be processed as space becomes available within the residence halls.
  • Again, the Housing & Residence Life Staff make it a priority to relocate those students who were placed in a build-up situation before regular room change requests are granted.
  • Once you submit your request, you will be contacted by your current Hall Director to set up a meeting. If/when your Hall Director approves your request, you will be put on a waiting list based on the date of Hall Director Approval. When space is available, you will be contacted by your current Hall Director of your new room assignment and the process of checking into your new room and out of your current room.

The on-campus housing agreement term is for one academic year.  Students who choose to leave the residence halls before the last day of his/her housing agreement, must follow the procedures below.

Note:  There are financial penalties for breaking your housing agreement early.  Before you decide to move out of the residence halls, please talk with your Hall Director or a staff member in the Housing & Residence Life Office located in Kryzsko 235.

• Complete the online Intent to Vacate form.  (East Lake residents will need for fill out a form at the Housing Office).  If you were granted a room change, you do not need fill out this form. 
• Set up a check-out time with your RA/CA.  If your RA/CA. If your RA/CA is not available, you may check-out with another RA/CA within the complex.
• Clean your room according to the following Cleaning Expectations.
• In order to prevent improper check-out fees, you must follow these expectations:
  • Be in your room at the check-out time you scheduled with your RA/CA
  • Have your room cleaned according to the cleaning expectations for your residence hall
  • Have all of your belongings removed from your room and the hallway outside of your room prior to checking out with the RA/CA
  • Turn in your room key to the RA/CA
  • Sign your Room Condition Report (RCR) and provide your forwarding address and phone number
• Students who cancel their housing agreement before it expires will be charged a contract cancellation fee.  Please contact the Housing & Residence Life Office for specific charges related to your situation before cancelling your agreement
• Properly return your loft, if applicable.  Please contact your RA/CA prior to your check-out time for specific loft return instructions.
• If there are any damages to property or cleaning that needs to be done, the student will be charged accordingly.
  • Housing & Residence Life Cleaning & Damage Charges

Returning student room sign-up for all on-campus housing began this Fall with our East Lake Apartments on November 28, 2012.  We are currently full for the 2013-2014 academic year but if you would like to be on a waiting list, contact the housing office at reslife@winona.edu.  Current students wishing to live in any of our other residence halls will have an opportunity to go through a sign-up process in Spring 2013.

Are you interested in living in Kirkland Hall/New Center West or the Traditional Halls for 2013-2014?  Sign-ups were held in February, however we still have openings!  Apply and pay the $250 pre-payment on-line by Friday, May 10, 2013.  Once you have completed the application process stop by the Housing Office at 235 Kryzsko Commons to choose your room.

apply for housing online 

If you have any questions, you may contact the Housing Office at 507-457-5305 or email reslife@winona.edu.

If you are planning to live on campus during the summer of 2013, you may now fill out the application on-line. Summer housing will be located in Kirkland Hall from May 12th to August 10th at a rate of $12/day. All students will be assigned a single room. Interim housing will also be available.

Apply now and we'll see you this summer!

Sign-Up here to be a Welcome Crew Volunteer!

What is the Welcome Crew?
The WSU Welcome Crew is a combination of student, staff, faculty, retiree and alumni volunteers who assist new students and their families move into the residence halls each Fall.

What Would I do as a Volunteer?
Welcome Crew Volunteer responsibilities may include:  controlling traffic, unloading vehicles, transporting belongings to rooms, making posters, distributing concessions, distributing keys and room assignments, and most importantly making new students feel welcome!

Where Can I Get More Information?
There are two information sessions where you can learn more about Welcome Crew

• Wednesday, April 17th @ 8pm (Tau 215)
• Thursday, April 18th @ 8pm (Kryzsko Commons, Dining Room C)

Important Dates
Sunday, August 18th - Volunteers are allowed to move in at no charge.
Monday, August 19th - Mandatory meeting at 9am
Tuesday, August 20th - Assist with move-in day activities 8am - 5pm (must be available all day)

How Can I Sign Up to Volunteer?
Click here to register online and become a Welcoming Warrior!!

Volunteer Benefits
- Receive a FREE Welcome Crew T-Shirt
- Opportunity to meet new students and their families
- Positive/Free way to promote your registered student organization
- Early arrival fee waived if you work two shifts
- Great volunteer opportunity

Skills and Qualities
- Ability to live and move items
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- High level of positive energy and enthusiasm
- Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds
- A desire to help incoming students feel at home at WSU
- Ability to follow direction well
- Ability to be prompt and on time