Your Housing Questions, Answered

CMRC is designed for upperclassmen and graduate students. There are cases where freshman students are eligible based on the lack of availability in traditional housing. Some freshman students in the university honors program are provided housing in CMRC.

The contract cancellation policy is outlined in the license agreement. Read the contract thoroughly before signing, students are held to contract policies.

To be considered for housing at CMRC we must receive a completed online housing application and a signed license agreement by both the resident and the guarantor.

The parental guarantor is similar to a co-signer; he/she assists the student with managing the financial obligations for CMRC. Although usually a parent, the form may be completed by any adult who is at least 21 years old and who will guarantee the student will uphold the financial commitments of the License Agreement. This person will be notified of past due balances and other important information as it relates to the resident’s account. A completed and verified parental guarantor form must be submitted by all prospective residents. 

The rules and regulations for CMRC can be found in your housing handbook. Residents are expected to follow these governing regulations to ensure the safety and security of all community members.

The residence life staff of CMRC offers exciting, informational and creative programs and activities for residents. Often resident assistants will seek the input of the residents on their floor for programming ideas. Take the time to participate in these activities as they enhance your overall college experience.

The CMRC 7 is the mandatory meal plan for all CMRC residents. The cost of the plan is subject to change based on university fees, please inquire on the university’s website. Students interested in a larger meal plan should visit the Bowie Card office to increase their meal plan.

Full payment is due before the start of each semester. Students can use financial aid to pay for housing and meal plan charges.

No. Housing charges for ELLC and CMRC do not appear in Bulldog Connection. These communities are managed separately by Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) and operate under a different billing process.

Your housing charges can be viewed only through your CMRC resident portal. This portal is where you’ll find your balance, due dates, and payment options.

You must make payments directly through your resident portal. Housing payments are not made through BSU or Bulldog Connection.

Payments can be made out of pocket through your resident portal using approved payment methods listed there (e.g., online payment, money order, etc.). and by using financial aid. 

No. Because CMRC is billed separately from BSU, financial aid is not automatically applied to your housing charges.

• First, BSU applies to your financial aid toward tuition and mandatory fees.
• If there is excess aid remaining, BSU will post a temporary housing charge on your Bulldog Connection account.
• This allows your excess aid to be sent to COCM and applied toward your ELLC or CMRC balance.

If your excess aid does not fully cover your housing charges, you must pay the remaining balance out of pocket through your resident portal.

That charge represents the amount of financial aid BSU is sending to COCM for your housing costs. After BSU finalizes aid disbursements, COCM receives the payment and posts it to your housing account. There may be a short delay between when the charge appears in Bulldog Connection and when it is reflected in your resident portal.

Yes. COCM offers separate payment plans for residents of ELLC and CMRC. You must contact your property’s management office to set up a plan directly.

Contact the CMRC management office directly or visit your resident portal for payment plan details, due dates, and enrollment options.

Yes. COCM accepts payments from third-party vendors, sponsors, or agencies.

Contact your COCM management office immediately. The staff will provide instructions and required documentation for the organization to send payment properly.

Contacting COCM early helps ensure payments are processed correctly and on time, preventing delays or unpaid balances.

For CMRC billing or payments: Contact your COCM property management office through your resident portal or by visiting the management office during office hours.