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WELCOME HOME
IOTA IOTA CHAPTER
The Phi Sigma Sigma house at Grand Valley State University serves as the central location for many of the chapter's activities and social connections. As a resident, you will have the opportunity to live alongside your sisters and deepen your friendships within the sisterhood.
Below, we have included an overview of the house, move in procedures and resident expectations. We hope you will embrace the resident experience and settle into your new home!
The Phi Sigma Sigma house at Grand Valley State University hosts 25 sisters and features a variety of different room configurations including singles, doubles, and triples. The residential experience includes internet, access to laundry machines and cleaning services.
Questions can be directed to housing@phisigmasigma.org.
BEFORE YOU MOVE IN
CERTIFIED TO MOVE IN COURSE
Certified to Move-In is a required course for all residents prior to moving into the facility. The course is completed online on REACH. The course features resources and information to help you make the most of your time living in. This course must be completed 24 hours before your facility opens to be approved for move-in.
To access the course, visit the Phi Sigma Sigma website and use the main menu to sign-in.
Resources > REACH Training > Sign in with SSO (blue button) > then use your Phi Sigma Sigma website username and password to access REACH. If you need help logging into this course, please email phisighq@phisigmasigma.org.
HOUSE DIRECTOR & STAFF
MEET YOUR HOUSE DIRECTOR
The NHC hires and manages staff to oversee the resident experience locally. The facility’s House Director is responsible for monitoring the services provided, residents' well-being and the safety and security of the facility.
Iota Iota, House Director - 2026–2027
Your House Director's welcome message:
ADDITIONAL STAFF AND VENDORS
Extra Hands Cleaning - Housekeeper
The Grand Villages - Owner/maintenance
To learn more about accessing menus and navigating OurHouse, review the provided tutorial.
FACILITY ACCESS & SCHEDULE
While the facility is closed during breaks and over the summer resident access is strictly prohibited unless prior arrangements have been made. The NHC uses the periods of time that the house is closed to address any ongoing maintenance and facility upgrades. This may affect requests for early or late check in/out. You will be notified if any projects begin to run behind schedule resulting in a date change. It is important to us that you have a refreshed, clean and safe space.
Facility Open & Close Dates 2026–2027
Arrange Access Early, Late & During Breaks
To arrange access to the facility outside the dates that it is available to residents, a request will need to be submitted and approved in advance. You will be asked to detail or document the university-sanctioned event or campus job that requires you to be on campus during the university break. When a request is reviewed and approved, a confirmation email will be sent.
While the facility is closed during breaks and over the summer resident access is strictly prohibited unless prior arrangements have been made. The NHC uses the periods of time that the house is closed to address any ongoing maintenance and facility upgrades. This may affect requests for early or late check in/out.
During breaks there may be contractors in the facility and there will be no staff or meals provided.
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Early Move In - Application Open July 15 through September 5
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Late Move Out Winter/Early Move In January - Application Open November 16 through January 10
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Late Move Out May - Application Open April 1 through May 10
Questions, email earlyin@phisigmasigma.org
Facility Responsibilities at Move Out
Place your keys in an envelope with your name and room number on it. Leave the envelope on the desk or bed of your room. Any lost keys or unreturned keys will result in a fee.
Return your room key and access card (if applicable) to your House Director, following the method they have outlined.
Move in August 22
Classes begin August 31
Thanksgiving - house closes November 25 and opens November 29
Winter break - house closes December 19 and opens January 9
Spring break - house closes March 5 and opens March 14
Move out May 2 (May 2 for Graduates)
MEAL SERVICE
Meal Times:
It is our aim to provide accommodations and attend to any established or temporary dietary needs while living in the facility. Dietary needs or food allergies need to be documented throughout your time as a resident. Please complete this form to indicate any dietary needs or food allergies:
To learn more about accessing menus and navigating OurHouse, review the provided tutorial.
FACILITY EXPECTATIONS
Restrictions Furnishing Your Room
Phi Sigma Sigma provides each resident with a bed, dresser, desk and chair (unless otherwise noted on your agreement). All facility-provided furniture must remain in the designated rooms it is placed in. If any furniture is missing from the individual bedrooms during move-out you will be fined the cost to replace the missing furniture. Additionally, you may NOT bring your own furniture into your room without the permission of the NHC.
Best Practices When Decorating Your Room
Instead, you may use small tacks or nails to hang approved items in order to protect the walls. If you need additional outlets you need to uses a power strip or surge protector that has an on/off switch to avoid tripping the breaker and the damage of your personal electronics. Do not use extension cords, they are not safe and can causes fires.
Maintaining Common Spaces
Residents should not move, remove or rearrange any furniture or décor in the common areas. These items have been intentionally selected, placed and installed by a professional designer to ensure the space is both functional and welcoming. More importantly, their placement aligns with ADA accessibility guidelines and local fire code regulations. Altering the layout may unintentionally create safety or compliance issues. It is important that residence report any damage, stains, major spills or missing common space items to the NHC at housing@phisigmasigma.org.
Shared Bathrooms & Laundry
To keep shared bathroom and laundry spaces clean and accessible for everyone, please take personal accountability and remind that when you leave a space, no one is coming in behind you to take care of anything you left behind.
When doing laundry, avoid overloading the machines or leaving laundry unattended. Overfilling washers or dryers can damage the machines and prevent clothes from being properly cleaned or dried. Additionally, leaving unfinished laundry in the machines can delay others from using them and creates unnecessary backups. Be courteous by promptly removing your items when cycles are complete.
Shared bathrooms are a communal space, and it’s important to keep them clean and respectful for everyone. Dispose of trash properly, wipe down surfaces after use, remove hair from surfaces and drains and avoid leaving personal items behind. Maintaining general cleanliness helps ensure a comfortable and hygienic environment for all residents.
Facility Responsibilities at Move Out
When it is time to move out it is extra important all personal items are removed during move-out. Personal items will be disposed of over once you are no longer a resident.
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Do not leave anything in your bedroom or the house hallway. If you have gently used items, you no longer want, please consider donating them to the local Goodwill or thrift store. Empty out and dispose of all trash, do not leave in the hallway, A cleaning fee will be applied to your housing deposit if you fail to put items in the dumpster.
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Turn off the lights
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Place your keys in an envelope with your name and room number on it. Leave the envelope on the desk or bed of your room. Any lost keys or unreturned keys will result in a fee.
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Submit a change of address with your local post office or online at usps.com. Log into all your online shopping accounts and remove the facility’s address to avoid auto shipment to the wrong address. Phi Sigma Sigma is not held liable for any lost packages.
QUESTIONS ABOUT FEES & INVOICES
Housing is billed via QuickBooks. General information about invoices received and deferment can be direct to: NHCAR@phisigmasigma.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is bedroom furniture provided?
Yes. Each bedroom is furnished with:
One twin XL bed per resident
One twin XL mattress
2 30” dressers per resident
1 30” desk per resident
1 desk chair per resident
1 armoire per resident
Is parking available?
More information to come!
Can rooms be decorated?
Yes. There are some rules in place to keep the space in good condition:
Tape, command strips/hooks and LED light strips are NOT permitted. You may use small tacks or nails to hang approved items in order to protect the walls.
Approved nails and a hammer will be made available at move-in.
Residents are financially responsible for any wall damage created by the use of improper products.
What if something is broken/damaged?
Alert your House Manager. She will report it to the Property Manager, who will contact the appropriate vendor.
Please note that some damages cannot be resolved in one day and some processes take longer than others to repair/resolve.
What if I lose my access card or room key?
Alert your House Manager. She will give you a replacement.
Per your Room Agreement, lost access cards and room keys are $5.00/each.