Living on Campus

New resident for Spring 2024? Check out the Spring 2024 Move-In Guide and below for information regarding your move-in process.

When You Arrive

Remember to have your TWU ID when you arrive for move-in day. On January 10, please go to the front desk of your hall to check in. You must present your ID when you enter your building to pick up your room key upon unloading your vehicle. We ask that guests and family members remain outside during this time to avoid crowding. Spring Move-in for new residents is scheduled for 1 - 5 pm on Wednesday, January 10. If you are attending orientation that day, please finish your orientation activities before moving in. If you are unable to pick up your room key on January 10, you may check-in January 14 - 15 between 9am - 10pm. Failure to check-in by 5 pm on January 16 will result in cancellation of the contract.

Roommates

We encourage you to call or email your new roommate. You may locate their information in your housing portal. Getting in touch will give you a chance to get to know each other. Once you move into your residence hall or apartment, you will complete a roommate agreement with your roommate.

Furniture

Parliament Village, Guinn Hall and Stark Hall: Rooms are furnished with a twin XL bed, desk, chair, dresser and cabinet for each resident. Each unit also includes a microfridge, WiFi and air conditioning.

Lowry Woods Community: Rooms are furnished with a full size bed, dresser, desk and chair for each bedroom. Each apartment also includes WiFi, air conditioning, a sofa or love seat, side tables, chairs, stove, dishwasher, microwave and full-size refrigerator. Family housing is unfurnished, except for appliances.

Read Your Handbook

The Residence Life Handbook is designed as an introduction and guide for all residential students at Texas Woman’s University and is considered an extension of your Housing & Dining Contract. If you have questions, concerns or suggestions regarding policies, activities and/or services provided by Housing & Dining, please contact any member of our staff or stop by the Housing & Dining Office at Mary’s Hall in Parliament Village. Pages 19 – 20 list what to bring or leave at home.

Safety Tips

• Lock your doors at all times. Double check the door to ensure it is locked.
• Always use your door viewer before opening your door to visitors, even when you are expecting someone.
• Never prop open any exterior doors.
• Use lockable furniture for important items such as computers, tablets and personal documents.
• Do not leave personal items such as phones, purses or bags alone in public areas, even for a short time.
• Never share your ID with another person. Report lost IDs and keys immediately.
• Avoid letting people you do not know piggy back behind you as you enter your residence hall.
• Avoid walking alone at night. Contact DPS for an escort.
• Text a friend to let them know when you are leaving a location and when to expect you to arrive.
• Educate yourself on the location of emergency call boxes around campus.

Spring Dining Information

The Dining Hall will open from 4 to 8 PM on Sunday, January 14 for dinner, and resume normal hours of 10:30 AM to 8 PM on Monday, January 15. Retail dining options on campus will resume operations on Tuesday, January 16. Visit www.twu.edu/dining/ for details on dining hours.

Mental Health Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff at Texas Woman's University want to do their best to be supportive while also protecting the safety and well-being of clients and staff. The following information serves as the current plan for providing mental health services this fall semester.

Per recent recommendations from the CDC and governing organizations in the field, CAPS will primarily conduct therapy sessions via confidential video conference or phone. To inquire further about services or schedule an intake session, please call the main CAPS office at 940-898-3801.

Additionally, all group therapy and outreach events/workshops will be conducted virtually through video conference.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, you may call the TWU Department of Public Safety at 940-898-2911 and ask to speak to the on-call therapist, both during and after business hours. You may also utilize other crisis resources including your nearest emergency room, 911, or the following:

⦁      Text "home" to 741741

⦁      National Suicide Line: 800-784-2433

⦁      Denton County Crisis Line: 800-762-0157

⦁      Dallas Suicide Crisis Center: 214-828-1000

⦁      Fort Worth/Tarrant County Crisis Center: 817-335-3022

⦁      Grayson/Cooke/Fannin County Crisis Line: 877-277-2226

You can find updated information on our services and additional mental health resources on the CAPS website: www.twu.edu/counseling.