Resident Student Handbook - Amenities

Residential facilities provide lobbies and study lounges for the use of the housing residents. In addition, volleyball and basketball courts are available for use. However, users must adhere to the posted quiet/courtesy hours.

University Village West and Pine Grove Apartments each have a community center allowing groups to gather for programming or meetings. Each community center is equipped with television, game equipment and a kitchen area. When these spaces are not reserved, students are welcome to utilize them for study or recreational purposes.  

To reserve a community center, please complete the Community Center Reservation Form (542KB)  and submit to the Resident Director of the facility at least one week prior to the event. It is important to review the reservation form in its entirety before making a reservation. To find out if space is available, please email reslife@svsu.edu.

All university housing facilities are fully-furnished. While it is not necessary to bring furniture, students are encouraged to personalize their rooms. However, please do not put holes in any surfaces. The most common damage charges assessed to residents are for tack holes in walls and adhesive damage from tape. University furnishings and property are not to be removed from the rooms. 

For a complete list of furnishings and other amenities by residential facility please refer to the list below. 

Washers and dryers are available in each complex (see below). The cost of operating machines is included in your room rate. Damages, to personal items resulting from use, are not the responsibility of the University.   

The Campus Recreation Center, located inside the Ryder Center, offers cardio equipment, free weights and a wide variety of fitness equipment. There is also an olympic-sized pool, various courts, weight rooms, a variety of fitness classes and intramural opportunities. Students interested in intramurals are advised to contact their Resident Assistant or a council member for information or visit the Campus Recreation website.

A $12.00 per semester Residential Leadership fee is included in the housing rates. These fees are used for various programs and events for the residents of the complex.

MJ Brandimore House offers space available for rent on a first-come, first-serve basis through Housing Operations. Keys to access the locked storage area can be checked out through Housing Operations in Curtiss 118.

Please Note: University furnishings and property are not to be removed from rooms. 

Charter Communications/Spectrum Business is SVSU’s service provider.  Students can only use the service on campus and must login to do so with the SVSU login and SVSU password.  Coaxial TV ports are no longer supported but you may still see the ports in the wall.

With the SpectrumU app, you can:

• Watch TV anytime from your personal mobile devices (iOS® and Android™), tablets, laptops or desktops in addition to Apple TV and Chromecast* devices.
• Access a robust channel lineup with local entertainment, sports programming and more.
• Access up to 80 TV channel apps (such as NBC, TLC, E!, DisneyNow, NFL, etc.) simply by entering your SpectrumU credentials.**
• Watch a full array of on-demand content, including previous episodes, full series, hit movies and more.
• Find content fast with advanced search, filter and favorites functionality

Any problems experienced with SpectrumU streaming service should be reported by submitting an IT Support ticket (TeamDynamix) at mySVSU. For channel information, download the channel guide: SVSU Cable Channel (1,039KB) .

Wireless access is available in all housing areas and on campus. Information regarding access can be found at www.svsu.edu/its. Questions can be directed to IT Support Center at (989) 964-4225 or via email at support@svsu.edu.

Students must comply with the .

Computer labs are also available for students who do not wish to bring systems.

All SVSU resident students are eligible to register one vehicle for parking in resident lots on campus at no charge. Upon receiving a housing assignment, students may apply on-line via “Manage my Account” for a parking permit (SVSU user name and password required) or complete the process upon Housing Check-In. Permits will be available at Parking Services on check-in and move-in day for all pre-registered individuals.  All overnight vehicles must be registered through University Police. Upon check-in and move-in day, all vehicles must be parked in the assigned residential lot by midnight. 

Overnight guests must register their vehicles with University Police and Parking Services and park in designated overnight parking lots only. There is a $5.00 fee per night for overnight guest parking.

Residents are reminded to always lock their vehicle and remove valuable belongings. Motorcycles are considered motor vehicles and must be operated and parked in areas designated for all vehicles. Motorcycles are not permitted on lawns, near or inside the buildings.

SVSU residents traditionally choose to communicate using their personal cellular telephones. The university recognizes that cellular coverage may be inconsistent within the freshman residential facilities. Courtesy telephones are located in the corridors of freshman residential facilities. Local telephone service is provided at these courtesy phones.

Residents assigned to freshman residential facilities who have unique circumstances or would otherwise like to be considered for an in-unit phone are advised to contact Housing Operations at (989) 964-4255.

On-Campus Calls: Dial the Last Four Digits

Example: Housing extension 4255

Local Off-Campus Calls (Saginaw, Bay City, Midland):  Dial Nine First

Example: 9–964–4255

For long-distance calls outside the Saginaw, Bay City or Midland area, require students to dial nine first.