It is not uncommon for colleges to require students who will be sharing living space
to sign roommate contracts. These contracts typically spell out expectations for
acceptable behavior, along with roommate rights and responsibilities. Even if you
aren’t required to sign a roommate agreement, these contracts can be an excellent
tool for preventing misunderstandings about what is and is not acceptable behavior.
Roommate contracts typically include
Advance warning for guests
Length of time acceptable for guest visits
Times guest visits are acceptable
Guidelines for use of common space when visitors are present
Same sex versus opposite sex visit guidelines
Personal property boundaries
Standards for cleanliness
Dealing with dirty laundry
Designated quiet hours for study or sleep
Guidelines for sharing control of television and other appliance
Weekend versus weekday rules
Dealing with telephone messages
Telephone usage limits and restrictions
Procedure for distributing mail
Fair division of shared expenses
Deadlines for payment of rent and other bills
Smoking rules
Drinking rules
Allergy issues that may impact acceptable behavior
The state of Michigan is set to offer two years of free community college to essential workers who were required by their job to leave the house and work at least 11 weeks in the spring during the coronavirus pandemic. This unique opportunity, called Futures for Frontliners, opens doors to essential workers who are not commonly considered front-line workers and an estimated 600,000 residents could qualify. [...]
Many colleges have waived SAT and ACT score requirements for high school seniors currently applying to college due to how difficult it has been to sign up for standardized testing during the coronavirus pandemic. Now some colleges are also waiving standardized test score requirements when awarding merit scholarships to incoming students. Instead of requiring SAT and ACT scores, these schools will award scholarships based on high school GPA. [...]
It’s new. It’s different. It can be frustrating. It’s probably how you’re experiencing school these days. It’s online education. The coronavirus has rapidly expanded the adoption of online, virtual and distance learning, from college all the way down to elementary school. As a relatively new practice, schools, students and staff have all had to make adjustments to their curriculums and their expectations. Students may be wondering – how can I be successful in online school? How can I make it work for me? Our new Online Education section has the answers to all of your online learning questions. [...]
