![]() ![]() “We are modeling and preparing for several possible operating scenarios in order to be prepared, and safe. “We have stated that this fall semester will represent a ‘new normal’ on our campus,” said President Smith. This credit provides an annual savings to those who choose to live in a single room of $1,700 over the typical single room rate. Under the new plan, and to encourage single room occupancy, the University is offering a credit to reduce the annual cost of a single room to $100 per month more than the cost of sharing a double room. Single rooms typically cost approximately $2,500 a year more than a shared, double room. Students interesting in learning more or applying for housing should visit the Housing and Residence Life website. This space will now be utilized for additional rooms for students.” In recent years, we have utilized the flex-space while we invested more than $90 million to renovate academic buildings across campus with state-of-the-art facilities. “Due to our extensive and ongoing renovation of academic and residential facilities in recent years we have residence halls that are used to accommodate the closing of a building - utilizing the additional flex-space when needed for faculty and staff offices. “We are fortunate to have the flexibility to offer single rooms to everyone who requests one,” said President Smith. We understand a single room may not be for everyone, but we also know and have heard from many who desire such accommodations at this time.”Įastern Michigan University is the only public university in Michigan to currently offer a single room to everyone who wants one. They question how students can practice safe physical distancing when they have a roommate in close proximity to them in a residence hall room. “We have heard from many students and parents about this issue. “Student safety is our number one priority and keeping students farther apart from one another is an important component of our #EMUSafe initiative for the fall semester. “We are pleased to be able to offer this important safety feature - a single room for everyone who wants one,” University President James Smith. ![]() Students who wish to have a roommate will continue to have that option. Under the plan, a single room without a roommate will be available to every student who wants one. YPSILANTI – Reacting to concerns about physical distancing and creating safe spaces related to COVID-19, Eastern Michigan University has announced the “EMU Single Room Guarantee” for students enrolling and living in campus residence halls for the fall 2020 semester. ![]()
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