Q: What are the qualifications to live at Beckwith Hall?
A: See the Criteria to be Eligible below for On-Campus Residence Hall Living.
Q. When is Move-In Day for the 2024-25 Academic Year?
A. Our Move-In Day(s) are August 28th and 29th. Students will be signing up later in the summer for their Move-In Day and 1-Hour Time Slot so we know when to expect them and to keep the day as smooth flowing as possible.
Q. When is the Mandatory Housing Orientation?
A. The Mandatory Housing Orientation is August 30th, 2024 at 10am. This is required of ALL residents to attend. No exceptions.
Q. How do I apply for Housing?
A. Click on the "Apply for Housing" button on our main page, then click on LOGIN in the top right corner. Then you will click on the "SSO Student Login" button and enter your LMC information. Click on the application you want to begin and follow the steps. Once you get to the $30 application fee step, that is as far as you can go until it is paid to the cashier's office.
SIDENOTE: It takes 24 hours after you've been accepted to LMC to be able to access the Housing applications.
Q. How will Housing communicate with me?
A. Housing communicates with both phone calls and emails but will send any important information regarding the housing process to a student's LMC Email Accounts ONLY. Please make sure you have access to it and check it often.
Q. How do I pay my $30 application fee?
A. You can pay your application fee by calling our cashier's office Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm. Please call (269) 927-8610
If you have to leave a voicemail, please have patience as all calls will be called back in the order that they are received.
Q. When will my background check clear so I can pay my $250 deposit?
A. Background Checks happen once per week in the summer, and as needed during the academic year. For Michigan residents, the turnaround time is a few days. For out of state residents, depending on the state, the turnaround time can be up to a few weeks. Once your background check clears, our housing office will notify you through your LMC Email Account ONLY. The next step will then become available on your housing application.
Q. How can I view the apartments?
A. There are some pictures and layouts to view at this time online. We also recommend coming in for a tour with the Admissions Team. The six bed apartments are still under construction but will be photographed and open for public view in late July.
Q. Can I become a Resident Assistant for this Academic Year?
A. The Resident Assistant Positions are filled the previous spring prior to Fall Semester, but you are welcome to apply in the following Spring Semester for the Resident Assistant openings. We will be hiring 12+ Front Desk Assistants as work studies every Fall Semester. Interested? Let us know!
Q. When can I select my roommates?
A. After your application fee and $250 deposit is taken care of, you will be able to view available roommate options with compatibility percentages. If you are looking for a specific person, they will not be viewable until their fees are taken care of as well.
Q: What if I don’t know anyone to share my suite with?
A: Our new Housing Application software, StarRez, allows you to request and select your own roommates by showing you their application portal. You'll be able to see if they are in any sports, what they enjoy, and your compatibility percentage. If it is late in the summer and you are unable to pick roommates, our team will match you with fellow residents to the best of our ability.
Q: Will there be Resident Assistants in the building?
A: Staff members will reside in Beckwith Hall, including a manager and Resident Assistants. These employees will be available at various times to help residents and provide activities throughout your residency.
Q: What happens if my suitemate moves out? Am I responsible for their rent?
A: If your suitemate moves out, you will probably be assigned another person. If this happens, however, you will not be responsible for their rent. You are only responsible for your own rent payments while living in Beckwith Hall.
Q: What are the sizes of the rooms?
A:The four-bedroom suite is approximately 1,000 square feet of living area shared between the four residents. Each person has a private bedroom and shares the rest of the space – living room, kitchen and bathrooms. The two-bedroom suite is approximately 500 square feet of living space shared between the two residents. Each person has a private bedroom and shares the rest of the space – living room, kitchen and bathroom. The shared two-bedroom suite is approximately 1,000 square feet of living area shared between six residents. There is three residents to each bedroom and shares the rest of the space with all six residents – living room, kitchen and bathrooms.
Q: What safety measures will be in place for residents?
A: The building was built and designed with necessary components to provide a comfortable living experience. A card access system is employed at the main entry of the building and no one may enter Beckwith Hall without a resident access card. Closed-circuit security cameras are also located throughout the building and at access points.
Q: What technology will be available to residents?
A: Residents will be able to take advantage of the following in their suites and/or building:
- Flat screen 42 Inch smart TV with an Internet connection. Supports virtual cable subscriptions (Netflix, etc.) and Internet browsing.
- Wired Network Connections in every room for connecting your laptop or gaming system. WIFI Network connections (includes WIFI AC standard for gigabit connectivity).
- Weather Alert System. Outdoor WIFI.
Study area specific technology includes:
- Flat screen TVs with laptop connections for group study sessions.
- Cable TV for special events.
- Wired and WIFI network connections
Q: Will the cost be covered by financial aid?
A: If a student is attending Lake Michigan College, any financial aid (i.e. grants, loans, scholarships, etc.) that is remaining after LMC tuition and fees are paid will go toward paying the Residence Hall cost. This cost will be reflected on the student’s LMC bill. Any portion of the housing costs that is not paid by financial aid will be an out-of-pocket cost for the student. For additional information regarding financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office by email or at (269) 927-8112.
Q: What is the difference between “submitting an application” and “signing a Residential Housing Agreement?”
A : When you submit an application, you are letting Student Housing know that you are interested in living at Beckwith Hall at Lake Michigan College. There is no official or binding agreement between you and LMC with just your application. Fees associated with your application are non-refundable and non-transferable. When you sign a Beckwith Hall Residential Housing Agreement, you are signing a legally-binding contract to reside in Beckwith Hall for the full term of the Agreement, clearly listed on the Agreement. If, during your occupancy, you cannot meet the requirements of the Beckwith Hall Student Housing Contract you signed, you must submit a Petition for License Agreement Cancellation form to the Housing Office immediately. Review the Beckwith Hall Student Housing Contract very carefully with anyone you need to consult about your decision, such as your parent or guardian.
Q: What is provided in the suites?
A: Resident rooms will have: twin xl bed, desk and chair, chest of drawers, built-in closets, individually controlled heat and air-conditioning, Ethernet connection and wi-fi. Suites will have: sofa, coffee table, end table, lamp, wall-mounted internet flat-screen TV, Controllable heat and air-conditioning, Ethernet connection and wi-fi. Kitchens have: upper and lower cabinets, countertop, dishwasher, full-size refrigerator, microwave, stove and oven, dining table and chairs and washer/dryer. In addition to a shower and toilet, bathrooms include vanities with double sinks and full mirrors.