Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I have to live on campus?
• Do I have to have a meal plan?
• Are there apartments on campus?
• Do I need to buy the health insurance coverage?
• How many Residence Halls are located on campus?
• Is there a deposit required to live on campus?
• Are single rooms available in the residence halls?
• How do I get connected?
• Email accounts

Do I have to live on campus?

Park University does have a residency requirement.  If you are a single student under the age of 21, you are required to live in a residence hall, unless:

• You are living with your parents, legal guardians, or dependent children.
• You have 58 or more credit hours prior to the first semester of attendance.

Do I have to have a meal plan?

Yes, if you are a resident student, you need to choose one of the three meal plans. Board is part of the room and board package and cannot be separated.

Are there apartments on campus?

Shepherd Apartments are located on the corner of 6th street and HWY 9. For an application and leasing information, contact the Office of Campus Housing, (816) 584-6858.

Do I need to buy the health insurance coverage?

The Student Accident and Health Insurance Plan is mandatory for all full-time residential students, international students, student-athletes and students enrolled in nursing program.

Mandatory coverage can only be waived as follows during the first eight days of the term:

• Wavier must be on file in the Student Assistance Center currently located in Norrington.
• A copy of proof of existing coverage must be presented and attached to the waiver form.
• If you are under the age of eighteen the waiver form will have to be signed by a parent or a guardian.

How many Residence Halls are located on campus?

There are two residence halls available on campus: Chesnut, and Herr House.

Is there a deposit required to live on campus?

A $100 deposit is required of all residents to stay on campus.

Are single rooms available in the residence halls?

Single rooms are available in limited numbers. Priority is given to upper-classmen. An additional charge is required at confirmation each semester for Chesnut singles. See Room and Board Rates.

How do I get connected?

If you want to be connected, it is your responsibility to have your computer prepared. The room will have two RJ-45 data ports. In order to connect your computer you will need:

• an operating system that supports networking
• current virus scan software installed and activated on your computer
• a 10Base-T network card installed
• a category five network cable of sufficient length to reach from your computer to the outlet (You may want to wait to purchase the cable until you know where you are going to place the computer in the room).

Upon arrival to campus, you will be asked to sign an acceptable use policy. You will also be asked to provide computer identification numbers for security and acceptable use purposes. Within one week of completing the form and providing the information, your port will be activated.

We are working to take care of issues before they arise, but ask for your patience as we work through this new service to you.

Email

Every student is encouraged to have a campus e-mail account. E-mail is a quick, easy, inexpensive way to communicate with friends and family. It is also used in many classes by the faculty. The Information Technology Services office can get you hooked up with an email account.

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