Residence Halls

Welcome

Living in a residence hall can enhance your educational experience by allowing you to enjoy this important time in your life while living among friends and classmates, experiencing both educational growth as well as personal growth.

Below is a list of information and frequently asked questions about the residence halls. 

Residence hall fees

The cost of residing on campus for the 2009-2010 school year is $2,105 per semester. This includes a declining balance meal card with a value of $400. The summer 2009 session room rate is $775, which does not include a meal plan.

What is provided in my residence hall room?

Each room contains a bed, desk and wardrobe for each student.  A sink and mirror is available for personal use. Each resident has access to public bathroom facilities, as well as laundry and TV/lounge facilities. Internet access, for educational purposes, and basic cable television services are available at no extra charge. You will need to bring your own computer, television and all appropriate cords.

List of things to bring:

• Twin mattress pad
• Twin sheets and blankets (80 inch mattress)
• Pillows and bedspread/quilt
• Toiletries (and a plastic carrier to tote these items to the shower)
• Shower shoes
• Desk lamp
• Waste basket
• Broom, dustpan, & mop
• Can opener
• Snacks
• Surge protector
• Sewing kit
• Umbrella & raincoat
• Room freshener
• Cleaning supplies
• Iron and ironing board
• Laundry basket & detergent
• Clothes hangers
• Kleenex & paper towels
• Flashlight
• Rubbermaid containers for sorting your items
• Stereo/radio
• Dry erase board
• Stapler
• Alarm clock
• Pre-paid phone card
• Medicine/first aid kit
• Stamps & envelopes
• Quarters for laundry and vending machines

List of things to leave behind

• Pets
• Candles & incense
• Toasters
• Toaster ovens
• Duck tape/masking tape (this damages the walls)
• 2 or 3 prong "zip" extension cords
• All appliances with open elements or coils
• Fryers
• George Forman grills (these set off the fire alarms)
• Alcohol or drugs
• Valuables

Information about our housing contract

You can pick up a copy of the housing contract on campus from the Student Services Office (Hopkins Building) or download the PDF file of the contract from the right hand column of this page.

You may download the free Acrobat Reader software to view the PDF files included in this resource. 

Residence hall rules and regulations

You can download a copy of the Residence Hall Rules and Regulations from the right hand column of this page. 

What happens over holiday breaks?

When the campus is closed, the Residence Hall is closed.  Students should make arrangements to return home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break.

Your mailing address will be:

Your name
100 Roadrunner Court/Room XXX (your Residence Hall room number)
Sedalia, MO  65301  

Helpful hints for move-in day:

• Bring a wheeled dolly to carry your items
• Go through the check in line to pick up your key and paperwork before unloading your car
• Allow time to go to lunch with your family
• Don't bring EVERYTHING!!!   You will want to coordinate arranging your room with your new roommate.

Contact

For more information, send an e-mail to housing@sfccmo.edu, call (660) 530-5854, or send a request for information to:
Director of Residence Life
State Fair Community College
3201 W. 16th St.
Sedalia, MO 65301-2199
(660) 596-7393