Contact Us
Main Office (Anderson Hall):
Mon-Fri: 9 AM-5 PM;
Sat-Sun: Closed;
Incoming Students
Housing & Residence Life recognizes the benefits of living in on-campus residence halls, such as higher retention rates and graduation rates.ÌýBeginning with the Fall 2025 cohort, Â鶹ÊÓƵ will implement a two-year residency requirement. Click here to learn more.
First Year Students
First-Year studentsÌýare definedÌýas those who haveÌýbeen directly admittedÌýto an undergraduate degree program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and have not attended another postsecondary institution (not including dual-enrollment credits completed during high school tenure). The housing status will be parallel to how the Office of Admissions has classified an incoming student. Students apply through theÌýFirst-Year application process.
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2025Ìý- 2026ÌýHousing Application Opens:ÌýApril 2, 2025; 12:00 PM (noon)
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Priority Application Deadline:ÌýMay 7, 2025; 11:59 PM
Transfer Students
Transfer students are definedÌýas those who haveÌýbeen directly admittedÌýto an undergraduate degree program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and have previously attended another postsecondary institution. The housing status will be parallel to how the Office of Admissions has classified an incoming student. Students apply through theÌýtransfer application process.
- 2025 - 2026 Housing Application Opens:ÌýMay 28, 2025; 12 PM (noon)
- Priority Application Deadline:ÌýJuly 2, 2025; 11:59 PM
Abroad at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Students
Students participating in theÌýAbroad at Â鶹ÊÓƵÌýprogram receive an email from Housing and Residence Life sharing the application process and available residence halls. Abroad at Â鶹ÊÓƵ students are not included in the residency requirement.
- 2025 - 2026 Housing Application Opens: April 14, 2025; 12:00 PM (noon)
- Priority Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Is on-campus housing guaranteed?
Starting with the incoming fall 2025 class, students will be required to live on campus for their first two years.ÌýUpperclass students who wish to live on campus after fulfilling the requirement can apply to live on campus but are not mandated to live on-campus. While the majority of our inquiring upperclass students receive on-campus housing, on-campus housing is not guaranteed after completing the required period of living on campus. Off-campus housing support is offered through ourÌý.
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Who is eligible to live on-campus?
Students enrolled in an on-campus undergraduate or graduate program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ are eligible to live on campus. Students must be part-time or full-time, either in-personÌýor online.
Are on-campus residents required to have a meal plan?
All first- and second-year resident students are required to enroll in a meal plan.
Visit One Card & Dining Services for more information.
Are the residence halls open over University breaks?
All residence halls are open over Thanksgiving and Spring Breaks, but will close for the Winter Break period. Only one residence hall will be open over Winter Break. Interested residents will complete a Winter Break application and will pay a separate fee for housing over the break.
Assignment/Rooms
What housing options do I have to choose from?
See the first-year and transfer pagesÌýfor more details on which residence halls are available to you.
Can I live in a single bedroom as an incoming student?
Students seeking a medical accommodation for a single room should reach out to theÌý. A limited number of single rooms will be made available to the general population incoming students during room selection. Selection of these spaces will be detailed during the housing application process.
What do I do if I need a specific type of housing due to a disability?
Requests for medical accommodations must be processed by the Academic Support & Access Center. The priority deadline to submit documentation to ASAC isÌýMay 7, 2025Ìýfor first-year students and July 2, 2025Ìýfor transfer students [dates subject to change]. Students who submit their requests and documentation after the priority deadlines will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Ìý
Students must deposit to Â鶹ÊÓƵ before consideration of a housing accommodation request.
What is Black Affinity Housing?
Black Affinity Housing is a live-in theme program located in Roper Hall. The housing celebrates the diversity of Black and African American students and culture at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. All Â鶹ÊÓƵ undergraduate students who reside in the Black Affinity Housing help foster a warm and vibrant community supporting social, personal, and academic success. The community is open to all undergraduate students.
Roommates
What should I do to get to know my roommate?
We encourage you to talk with your roommate - avoid using social media as the only means to get to know each other. Create time to interact with your roommate over the phone, Facetime, or Zoom. Do not just text! Find common interests or take the opportunity to learn about something new to you that your roommate enjoys and can teach you about. Do not forget that your ResidentÌýAssistant (RA) can be a great resource to help you in this endeavor.
20 Open-Ended Questions to Help You Break the Ice:
- What are three things that you are really good at?
- What is a food that you would never want to eat?
- What would you do if you suddenly won $100,000?
- What is your favorite food?
- How can people tell when you are annoyed?
- What is a cause that you are incredibly passionate about?
- What is one of your favorite things about your hometown?
- How do you like to spend your free time?
- What is your favorite snack?
- How would your friends at home describe you?
- Where is your favorite place in the world?
- What is your favorite color?
- What do you need when you are stressed?
- If you could meet anyone from any time or place, who would it be?
- What is your favorite movie?
- What kinds of things make you angry?
- How would you describe your family?
- What is your proudest moment?
- What kind of music to you like?
- What kinds of things make you really happy?
What if I do not get along with my roommate(s)?
You and your roommate(s) will share a unique relationship during your time together. You may not always get along with each other, care to spend a lot of time together, or become good friends, but you will share part of your lives with each other. Our philosophy is to encourage roommates to work through initial concerns and perceptions of each other rather than expecting a roommate switch.
- Before move-in: Due to high occupancy on campus, there will not be vacancies to change around students after the initial assignment. The Residence Life and Housing staff are available over the summer and through the start of the semester to help students navigate building connections with their assigned roommate(s).
- After move-in: A room change freeze is active the first three weeks of the semester as housing confirms arrivals and assignments. An open room change process (emailed to students and available online) will allow students to request room changes within their assigned living community. Please note some communities will remain at high occupancy and room changes may not be an option and staff will assist students in identifying possible room swap opportunities.Ìý
Move-In and Living
When do incoming students move in?
Move-In typically happens in late August, you can find specific dates and more information on our Opening and Closing webpage.
What items should I bring with me to campus?
Visit ourÌýpacking listÌýfor information on what to bring and what to leave at home.
How are mail and packages delivered on campus?
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Mail Services will provide instructions for mailing and shipping items for the start of the fall semester. Confirm these dates to avoid issues with items arriving early and being returned to sender.
How can I personalize my room?
Well, that's up to you! But for some Â鶹ÊÓƵ-specific ideas, you can check out the Best Nest Contest images. ToÌýlearn about a variety of vendor product and services available to you, you can also check out the webpage,ÌýPersonalize Your Room.