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Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:47 am
Posted by liger16
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Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:47 am
I'm a freshman in college planning to transfer to LSU this Fall, my sophomore year. I was planning to live in an on campus apartment, but just recently found the upperclass-only requirement.

I want to room with my friend who will only have 21 credit hours by the Fall. How strict are they on enforcing this policy? Is it impossible for us to get an ECA/WCA?

If the apartments aren't possible, is the engineering dorm a decent alternative? We're both engineering majors.

I'm only interested in on campus living and any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
This post was edited on 1/16/14 at 11:49 am
Posted by Slinky
Member since Dec 2013
3118 posts
Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:50 am to
Only upperclassmen can live in the apartments? Since when?
Posted by bbap
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2006
96887 posts
Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:51 am to
quote:

If the apartments aren't possible, is the engineering dorm a decent alternative? We're both engineering majors.


where is the engineering dorm?

eta: oh i thinks thats the old ghetto graham. never been inside but it looks pretty nice. im sure that would workout just fine. plus its right next to WCA so if you have friends that are in there you are right next door.
This post was edited on 1/16/14 at 11:53 am
Posted by Buddy Garrity
Member since Mar 2013
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Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:53 am to
just get an off campus apartment dude
Posted by OneMoreTime
Florida Gulf Coast Fan
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Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:53 am to
Near the field house and track. The newer ones they built recently.
Posted by LordSaintly
Member since Dec 2005
42371 posts
Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:53 am to
I don't know how strict they are, but there's probably a good reason they have that requirement.
Posted by tap011
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:54 am to
Where are you transferring from?
Posted by bbap
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2006
96887 posts
Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:54 am to
also why are you so dead set on on campus living? off campus is better.
Posted by OneMoreTime
Florida Gulf Coast Fan
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Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:55 am to
Engineering dorms were nice when I was in them 4 years ago.
Posted by chillygentilly
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Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:55 am to
quote:

I'm a freshman in college planning to transfer to LSU this Fall, my sophomore year. I was planning to live in an on campus apartment, but just recently found the upperclass-only requirement.


I think an upperclassman in college is anyone not a freshman. I lived in the WCA my sophomore and junior years and my brother was a sophomore living in the ECA last year.
Posted by LordSaintly
Member since Dec 2005
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Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:56 am to
quote:

also why are you so dead set on on campus living? off campus is better.


Exactly. Cheaper and without the rules.
Posted by quail man
New York, NY
Member since May 2010
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Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:56 am to
1) try off campus, it's cheaper

2) if you are set on living on campus, the engineering dorms are very nice

3) i don't think it's a credit hours thing, i think it's a year thing. as long as you are in your second year, i think you're good to apply for ECA/WCA
Posted by liger16
Member since Jan 2014
5 posts
Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:56 am to
I should've been more clear. I'm wondering if roommate will be able to apply there, since he is only a freshman.
Posted by tigerstripedjacket
This side of the wall
Member since Sep 2011
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Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:57 am to
Get off campus, there's a ton of places really close to campus where you can still ride your mom's bike to class.
Posted by quail man
New York, NY
Member since May 2010
41223 posts
Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:59 am to
quote:

I should've been more clear. I'm wondering if roommate will be able to apply there, since he is only a freshman.



as in he is currently a freshman? then yes. if he is a senior in HS currently then no
Posted by Volvagia
Fort Worth
Member since Mar 2006
52941 posts
Posted on 1/16/14 at 11:59 am to
They aren't, but you REALLY think that there isn't demand for those apartments, and those who are already at LSU don't have an advantage over you?
Posted by liger16
Member since Jan 2014
5 posts
Posted on 1/16/14 at 12:00 pm to
Southeastern
Posted by chillygentilly
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Member since Aug 2012
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Posted on 1/16/14 at 12:00 pm to
quote:

I should've been more clear. I'm wondering if roommate will be able to apply there, since he is only a freshman.


I've heard of them putting freshman in on-campus apartments, but only if all the dorms are full. Try emailing someone from Res Life. Most likely you'll have to look off campus.

*if's he's a freshman now, and will be a sophomore next fall, then yes he can apply
This post was edited on 1/16/14 at 12:02 pm
Posted by liger16
Member since Jan 2014
5 posts
Posted on 1/16/14 at 12:02 pm to
Of course there is demand for them. I'm assuming January isn't too late to apply for a room, though, is it?
Posted by TigerFred
Feeding hamsters
Member since Aug 2003
27827 posts
Posted on 1/16/14 at 12:04 pm to
Don't think freshman can live in the on campus apartments. The new engineering dorms are nice. Try getting into south hall
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