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The good life just got easier!

Get the 2-Year Advantage plan and save!


1. Freeze your housing and dining rates for two years.


2. Move to campus Thursday before classes begin- at NO CHARGE!


3. Avoid the $200 pre-payment for the second year of the contract.


Over 1000 students selected the
2-Year Advantage Plan for the 2007-2009 term.


Frequently Asked Questions


What are the features of a 2-Year Advantage plan?

  • The housing and dining rate schedule will remain the same for year one and year two of the contract.
  • Participants can move to campus Thursday before classes begin at no charge.
  • The prepayment of $200 is waived for the second year of the contract.

What are the benefits of a 2-Year Advantage plan?

  • Cost savings of a price freeze for rates from 2008/2009 to 2009/2010
  • Helps families budget for the cost of higher education
  • Savings of the early move in fee
  • Waiver of the $200 prepayment for year two of the contract
  • There will likely be additional benefits as the program evolves for the future
  • Extended access to convenience, academic support, social development and dining communities on campus
  • Helps build and maintain safe and supportive communities in the residence halls
  • Better opportunity for more students to access leadership development track in the residence system

How can I sign up for a 2-Year Advantage plan?

  • Send an e-mail message to Jean Wiesley at jean.wiesley@uni.edu stating your intention to add the 2-Year Advantage Plan to your housing contract for 2008-10. Be sure to include your full name and student id number in that communication.
  • You may add this option or change it to a single-year contract during the enrollment period.
  • The enrollment period for the 2008-2010 2-Year Advantage contract continues through August 1, 2008.

What are the contract obligations?

  • Residents will fulfill the contract by living on campus (residence halls and/or ROTH) for two years - usually four semesters.
  • A cancellation fee applies, please see the current contract terms and conditions for details.

Who can select the 2-Year Advantage plan?

  • Any student who lives on campus (residence halls and ROTH) can choose to save money with the 2-Year Advantage plan.

Can participants of the 2-Year Advantage change roommates, rooms and meal plans?

  • Participants of the 2-Year Advantage have the same flexibility to change roommates, rooms and meal plans as students using the single year contract. For example, if a student moves from a double room to a single room for the second year of the contract, the applicable rate for the single room is the year one rate for single rooms.

What is the enrollment timeline for selecting the 2-Year Advantage plan?

  • The 2-Year Advantage plan featuring a price freeze can be selected anytime before August 1, 2008.

Where can I get more information?

  • Department of Residence, (319) 273-2333 or toll free 866-207-9411
  • Pat Beck, Assistant Director of Residence/Marketing
  • Jean Wiesley, Assistant Business Manager