Questions & Answers

Rocktowne at Shippensburg

216 Academic Way

Shippensburg, PA 17257

Option1: Complete online application and submit electronically. Pay your application fee with a credit card online. (We cannot process unless we receive your $75 payment.)

Option 2: Printer friendly version is available. Submit your completed application to our clubhouse at 216 Academic Way, Shippensburg PA. Please bring a check or money order for the $75 application fee. (We cannot process unless we receive your $75 payment.)

Typically the approval process takes 5-7 business days. However, times may vary depending on what state the applicant resides.

We will perform a credit and background check on the applicant. Also, a credit check will be performed on the guarantor. (*Please note: you will be required to provide your guarantor’s SSN for the application.)

Each resident will have their own lease. Prospective tenants can apply in groups or individually.

Yes. We prefer that you pick your roommates. If you do not have roommates, you can be put on a waiting list. If another student needs a roommate we will match you when that occurs. We will place residents of the same gender together.

Some of our bedrooms are shared, which have two people residing in them. Other bedrooms are private, which have one person residing in them. You may specify which option you prefer.

The units may be occupied co-ed if you select your own roommates. Should you apply individually we will place you with residents of the same sex.

Yes. You are permitted to have guest stay overnight. See your lease and community guidelines for the guest policies. All overnight guests will be required to register at the leasing office.

Our rental rates include a fully furnished apartment, water, sewer, trash, cable and internet. Additionally, your rent includes use of the clubhouse and common amenities. Electric is not included with rent.

The living room includes a sofa, lounge chair, end table, coffee table, flat screen TV and three kitchen counter stools. The bedroom includes a full size bed with high frame and mattress, a four drawer dresser, and a desk and chair. Each room has a ceiling fan and overhead lighting. Some units may vary with color and texture.

Yes, each unit has a full-size washer and dryer included. There is no additional cost for the use of the washer and dryer.

We will employ community assistants that will work with the management team to make sure all your needs are met while living at Rocktowne.

Each kitchen has a 17 cubic foot refrigerator with top freezer, 30” electric range with oven, microwave, dishwasher, and a washer/dryer unit. You will need to supply your own small appliances such as toaster, coffee maker, and dishware.

The clubhouse includes a fireside study lounge, big screen TV lounge, fitness center, pool table, tanning bed and a outdoor patio with tables. The clubhouse is also utilized as our onsite management and maintenance facilities. There are regularly schedules events planned in your clubhouse.

Assuming you are of the legal age, you may consume alcohol in your apartment. No alcohol is permitted in the clubhouse and outdoor areas and we ask you to respect these community guidelines.

No. Units are open for your use during your entire lease period.

Yes, the Rocktowne Shuttle transports students from the community to the school during the day.

No. The apartment is already painted. Make sure if you are decorating your apartment you do it in moderation. At the end of the lease for are responsible for any holes or marks on the wall.

We provide a bed frame and mattress. You will need to bring a mattress pad, sheets, blankets, comforters, pillows and bed spread. Standard bedrooms include a full size mattress. Every unit will include mini blinds on each window and you may add window treatments if you desire but the blinds must stay in place.

You are not permitted to sublet your bedroom. Should you have an extenuating circumstance you may stop by our leasing office and discuss the situation with our leasing consultants.

It is not required but highly recommended. Should your personal belongings be damaged in an event such as water/fire damage, you will not be reimbursed for any losses incurred.

No, the property is privately owned and managed and is not part of the University.

Yes. You may use financial aid proceeds to pay for off campus housing or any other third party payments. Typically financial aid proceeds are dispersed directly to the student who in turn can then use those proceeds to pay for housing.