Here’s How to Apply to Live at Coyote Village!
Important Steps
- Complete and fill out the application and lease.
- Confirm that your Guarantor (Co-Signer) has completed their required portions.
- You and your Guarantor will then get the last page of the lease notarized together.
- Submit your application with the required notarized documents attached.
- Pay your $300 security deposit online through your Coyote Connect account or with the Business Office (817-598-6265). DO NOT send payment to the Coyote Village office.
- Be sure you have submitted your Meningitis shot record to the Student Services office.
- Make sure that you will be enrolled in classes (at least 12 hours). Enrollment will be verified prior to move in.
- Application and lease will not be considered unless they have all required documentation and security deposit (see above).
- Summer applicants should submit their applications no later than May 8. Fall/Spring applications should be submitted no later than July 6.
- Due to space being limited, a completed application and lease does not guarantee a room. Rooms are first assigned to students already in student housing and then remaining spots are distributed in order of the date of submitted application and lease.
Acceptance and Move In
- In order to be approved for a room and allowed to move in, you must complete ALL of the above items.
- You will be notified of your acceptance and the move-in dates via your Weatherford College student email.
- Accommodations are limited and will be leased on a first-come, first-served basis. The acceptance of the application does not ensure an accommodation.
- As you prepare...here’s our recommended packing list (PDF).
This background check is conducted using the student’s full name, social security number, and date of birth. In the case that there is a discrepancy in information the Weatherford College Police Department may require the student to submit additional information in order to approve the student for placement in Coyote Village. If a fingerprint record search is required, it will be at the expense of the student.
All residents of Coyote Village will be required to submit proof of the Meningitis vaccine. The student may submit a waiver requesting a medical/religious exemption. Please select the following for theMeningitis Vaccination Policy Information and Vaccination & Exemption information.
What is Meningitis?
Meningitis is a rare but potentially fatal bacterial or viral infection. It can result
in permanent brain damage, learning disabilities, loss of limbs, loss of hearing,
organ failure, and death. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding
the brain and spinal cord.
Meningococcal meningitis strikes about 3,000 Americans each year and is responsible for approximately 300 deaths annually. It is estimated that 100-125 cases of meningococcal meningitis occur on college campuses and 5-15 students die each year as a result.
What is the Cause of Meningococcal Meningitis?
Meningococcal meningitis is caused by the Bacterium Neisseria Meningitides. This bacterium
is the leading cause of meningitis and septicemia (blood poisoning) among teenagers
and young adults in the United States.
Why are College Students at Risk?
Studies show that individuals between the ages of 15-24 are at a greater risk of contracting
meningococcal meningitis. Data suggests that certain social behaviors common among
college students such as smoking, partying, excessive alcohol consumption, and irregular
sleep patterns may increase a student's risk for contracting the disease. The Centers
for Disease Control reports that students living in dormitories have six times the
risk of contracting meningococcal meningitis than college students overall. Outbreaks
of meningitis have risen sharply in the past 10 years.
How is Meningococcal Meningitis Spread?
Meningococcal meningitis is transmitted through the air via droplets of respiratory
secretions or through direct contact with an infected person. Direct contact is defined
as oral contact with shared items such as cigarettes or drinking glasses or through
intimate contact such as kissing. Many people are carriers of the organism and are
immune to infection; however they can spread meningococcal meningitis to others.
What are the Common Symptoms?
Early symptoms resemble the flu and may include:
High Fever, Headache, Stiff neck, Rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Lethargy
Meningococcal meningitis is often mistaken as something that is less serious. If it
is not detected early, often within hours of the first symptom(s), the disease can
progress. Students are urged to seek medical care immediately if they experience two
or more of the above symptoms concurrently.
When do Outbreaks Occur?
Meningococcal meningitis usually peaks during late winter and early spring.
How can Meningitis be Prevented?
A vaccine is available for the four types of bacteria that cause meningococcal meningitis.
These four types are serogroups: A, C, Y and W-135 and account for two-thirds of meningococcal
meningitis cases among the college population. The development of immunity post-vaccination
usually requires 7-10 days. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that college
students become educated about meningococcal meningitis and the benefits of the vaccination.
Contact Us
817-598-8876
401 College Park Drive, Weatherford, TX, 76086
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday:
8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
*The Coyote Village office is closed on Fridays during the summer months.