An ideal community for upper-classmen that offers a more independent lifestyle with the benefits of living on campus. Each apartment has a kitchen, living room, bathroom and 3-4 single-occupancy bedrooms. Although Ponderosa is not air conditioned, summer temperatures are usually quite moderate and opening windows generally keeps apartments comfortable. (See tabs at bottom of page for more details).
Each resident is provided the following furniture and fixtures in rooms by University Housing.
Each apartment has one bathroom equipped with shower, shower curtain, dual-sink vanity and toilet.
Wireless internet connectivity and cable TV connections are installed in each apartment. Window blinds are mounted throughout the apartment as well.
We recommend coordinating with roommates on the following items to avoid excessive duplication.
Residents are responsible for upkeeping their apartment and should stock household cleaners. Resident Assistants provide access to vacuum cleaners upon request from a resident. Repairs and regular maintenance of residence halls is performed by University Housing Maintenance. Residents may submit maintenance requests online.
Ponderosa Terrace residents may optionally choose one of these six meal plans:
| Plan | Fall Semester Price | Spring Semester Price | Total Cost per Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 meals/semester + $50 Dining Dollars | $600 | $600 | $1,200 |
| 100 meals/semester + $50 Dining Dollars | $750 | $750 | $1,500 |
| 125 meals/semester + $75 Dining Dollars | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| 10 meals/week + $75 Dining Dollars | $1,200 | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| 15 meals/week + $100 Dining Dollars | $1,450 | $1,450 | $2,900 |
| 19 meals/week + $125 Dining Dollars | $1,700 | $1,700 | $3,400 |
All utilities, high speed internet access, custodial services for common areas, and admission to Residence Hall activities and events are included in room fees.
| Room Type | Fall Semester Room Fee | Spring Semester Room | Total Room Fees per Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Occupancy Room | $1,901 | $1,901 | $3,802 |
