Scotus Hall
Graduate and Non-Traditional Student Housing
Assisi Heights is a complex of apartment-style residence halls built as public housing, acquired by Franciscan University, and refurbished for use by our students.
En suite kitchens and the neighborhood style of the Assisi Heights community give residents a different, more autonomous style of residence life from a traditional residence hall.
Philosophy Statement for Assisi Heights
The University recognizes that its ultimate purpose is to graduate men and women who are able to take a mature, responsible approach to life. It is the further purpose of the University, publicly identified as a Catholic and a Franciscan institution, to promote the moral, spiritual, and religious values of its students.” Recognizing that upperclassmen and graduate students have progressed on this road to maturity, student housing at Assisi Heights affords residents the opportunity to exercise freedom and responsibility in an environment that is less regulated than traditional residence halls. At the same time, students are expected to live in accordance with the mission of Franciscan University and are encouraged to lives of holiness and ongoing conversion. Policies governing this community reflect this dual understanding.
Sample Floor Plans and Additional Information:
Apartment Overview
The Assisi Heights Apartments are multi-level 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartment units available to Senior students, and to students over age 20 who have attained at least Junior status. Each apartment is gender specific, but buildings may house students of both genders. Utilities are included with the exception of telephone. Students may sign an individual contract with a local vendor to obtain phone service. Charges must be billed directly to the student.
The University is not liable for damage or theft of personal property. Residents of the Assisi Heights Apartments are encouraged to obtain renter’s insurance.
Below is a list to assist you in preparing to live in Assisi Heights. We suggest that you contact your roommates to avoid duplication.
Kitchen
Provided: stove, refrigerator, table, chairs, trash can
What you may want to bring: Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, utensils, glasses, cleaning supplies, mop, broom, dishwashing liquid, floor cleaner, surface cleaner, oven cleaner, dish cloths and towels, trash bags, and small appliances such as a microwave, toaster and coffeemaker.
Bathroom
Provided: plunger, bowl brush, shower curtain
What you may want to bring: Towels, washcloths, shower supplies, personal hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies such as toilet bowl cleaner, bathroom cleaner and glass cleaner, small trash can, first aid supplies, over the counter medications, and other personal needs such as a hair dryer, curling iron, etc.
Bedroom
Provided: Desk with chair, bed, mattress
What you may want to bring: Sheets for an extra-long twin bed, pillow and pillow case, comforter, blankets, desk lamp, summer and winter clothes, dress and casual clothes, comfortable walking shoes, robe, slippers, umbrella and raincoat, alarm clock, clothes hangers, waste basket. Some students may want to bring a small dresser.
Living room
Provided: Love seat, chair
What you may want to bring: End tables, television and stand (cable provided)
Extras
Provided: Window treatments, snow shovel (you are responsible for shoveling your own sidewalk)
What you may want to bring: Fans (non-renovated units are not air conditioned), area rugs, vacuum cleaner, patio furniture, grill, decorations for the apartment that can be put on the walls with sticky-tac or command adhesives (no nails may be used!), lamps, stereo, crock-pot, extension cords, surge protectors, iron and ironing board, change for the coin operated laundry (located in the Community Building), laundry soap, laundry bag or clothes basket, and a container for sidewalk salt.
Do not bring
Window or free standing air conditioners, washers and dryers, candles or incense, firepits, chest or upright freezers.
All electrical appliances must be UL approved – Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.(c), is a trusted source for consumers to ensure their products’ compliance with public safety standards. The UL Mark on a product means that UL has tested and evaluated representative samples of that product and determined that they meet UL’s requirements. You can find these marks prominently displayed on the packaging of the items that meet the UL’s requirements. For more information on the UL Mark on suggested products, please visit their website at www.ul.com.
Before entering the apartment, authorized personnel will knock on the door, announce themselves, and pause for a response. If an apartment search has been authorized, any property seized at the time may be used in University disciplinary proceedings and/or turned over to local authorities.
The following policies apply to ALL students enrolled at Franciscan University: