Housing FAQs
New students must meet full admission requirements to stay on campus. They must register and maintain at least 15 semester hours. Students who have completed at least 15 semester hours must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be in good discipline standing.
Submit the housing application with a $52.00 non-refundable room reservation fee to the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
Online Student Housing Application
With the increase in demand for housing at Hinds CC, we recommend that you apply for housing as soon as possible. Early application enhances a student’s chance of securing a room.
No, room reservation fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. If a student decides to cancel his/her room, they must complete the cancellation process online using the Housing portal.
In some instances, students who are applying late may be placed on a waitlist for campus housing. While this can be concerning, the waitlist is not necessarily an indication that they will not receive a room assignment. Historically, throughout the summer a number of students who have completed a housing application will cancel their room assignment, thus opening up spaces for students on the waitlist. Housing officials will carefully consider trends from previous years and will communicate with waitlisted students throughout the summer about status updates.
Renewal Selection Verification Process (RSVP) allows current Hinds Community College residents to apply for on-campus housing for the upcoming academic year. Specific details regarding the RSVP process will be shared with all current residents in February each year. Below is the general RSVP timeline and overview.
To reserve a bed space for the next academic year, students must complete the RSVP online application through their Housing Portal. Beginning in March, eligible students will be able to sign their housing contract and participate in RSVP Online Room Selection to choose their bed space for the following academic year.
Because on-campus housing space is limited, we strongly encourage students who plan to return to campus housing to complete the RSVP process as early as possible. Please note that RSVP is an application and renewal process; submission does not guarantee housing for the upcoming academic year.
Yes, under a few stipulations. All mediation efforts must be exhausted, and the residence hall director must recommend the room change to occur for the best interest of both parties.
Students who plan to live on campus should receive their IDs at their residence hall upon check-in. Students who commute should visit their campus designated ID station prior to the first day of class. Students receive a free ID each academic year. If the ID is lost, misplaced or stolen, OR DAMAGED, the replacement fee is $20.
The residence halls at Hinds Community College close at the end of each semester and during designated college breaks. Halls close in December at the conclusion of the Fall semester and reopen in January for the start of the Spring semester. They also close in May at the end of the Spring semester.
In addition, the residence halls close during Spring Break in March and for the Thanksgiving holiday in November.
Students should refer to the official College Academic Calendar for specific closing and reopening dates each year.
All residents are encouraged to make arrangements to leave campus during holidays and interim periods when the residence halls are officially closed.
Students with extenuating circumstances who need to remain on campus during Thanksgiving, Winter Break, or Spring Break must complete the Extended Stay Request Form. Requests must be submitted at least one week prior to the published residence hall closing date. Approval is not guaranteed; therefore, students are strongly encouraged to make alternate arrangements in the event their request is not approved.
If approved, a break housing fee will be applied to the student’s account and must be paid before the break begins in order to receive final approval to remain on campus. For safety and security purposes, students approved for break housing may be temporarily reassigned to a different room during the break period.
All Housing and Residence Life policies remain in effect during break housing. Please note that visitation is not permitted during holiday and interim periods.
Most rooms have at least a twin size bed, desk and chair, a chest of drawers and closet for each person.
You may hang pictures and mirrors in your room but NOT with nails or screws. Students may use a non-damaging wall adhesive. Any holes or missing paint found in a student’s room will be noted, and a fine will be charged.
Each residence hall is supervised by a live-in Hall Director who oversees the residential community and supports student success through the Residential Engagement Model. Each floor also has a Resident Assistant (RA), a trained student leader who helps build community, provides peer support, and assists with programs and activities. In addition, each residence hall has a Residence Hall Council made up of student residents who plan academic, service, social, and recreational programs to encourage involvement and strengthen the residential community.
Hinds Community College is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal property in the residence halls. Items such as books, clothing, electronics, and other personal belongings will not be replaced by the college regardless of the cause. Students are strongly encouraged to protect their belongings by purchasing personal property or renters insurance through a homeowner’s policy or an independent insurance provider. Coverage is also available through the National Student Services, Inc. (NSSI) Student Insurance Program.
 • If something in your room or residence hall is not working properly such as a sink, shower, or other facility issue, students should submit a maintenance request through Housing Resources in their my.Hinds portal. You are also encouraged to notify your Resident Assistant or Hall Director so they are aware of the concern.
The Housing and Maintenance offices are open Monday–Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Most maintenance requests submitted outside of these hours will be addressed on the next business day.
If you experience a maintenance emergency, please contact call the on-call number for your residence hall so the issue can be addressed as quickly as possible.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is conducive to the learning environment and enhances the college community. All students are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, highlighted in the Student Handbook. Printed versions can be attained from the Dean of Students office at each campus. Students are expected to know and understand all rules and regulations upon becoming a student at Hinds Community College.
Violations of housing policies are addressed through the Housing Violation and Student Conduct Process. Depending on the severity of the situation, students may be required to meet with housing staff or attend a disciplinary hearing.
Sanctions may include warnings, fines, community service, educational assignments, relocation, suspension from housing, or expulsion from housing or the college. All cases are reviewed to ensure a fair and consistent process.
Students who are removed from the residence halls due to not meeting housing eligibility requirements such as falling below the required GPA, not meeting credit hour requirements, being placed on suspension, or other related concerns, may submit an appeal to the Office of Student Housing and Residence Life. Appeals can be completed online using the Housing Appeal Form, which is available on the Housing website.
The process for reinstatement for all suspensions and expulsions begin at the Dean of Students office. Additional documentation may be needed to support ramifications.
Hinds Community College is a dry campus. In accordance with campus regulation, serving, consuming, possession, being under the influence or the display of an alcoholic beverage is not permitted.