Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about living on campus? We have the answers!
How do I apply for a residence hall room?
New, returning, and graduate residential students can apply for housing through the Housing Portal, located under my UC portal. Instructions on how to do so are located here.
Where do first-year undergraduate students live?
Space is held in all undergraduate buildings for new students. We hold one floor in Ratrie Hall, Middle Hall, and two floors in Brotherton Hall.
Where do returning undergraduate students live?
Returning undergrad students live in Brotherton Hall, Ratrie Hall, and Middle Hall.
Where do graduate students live?
Graduate students live in East Apartments.
Do I have to show proof of health insurance to live on campus?
Yes, when you complete your housing application you will need to submit proof of health insurance and maintain health insurance throughout their time on campus.
Do I need any vaccinations to live on campus?
Yes, all residential students must proof of having have the following vaccinations to live on campus: Hepatitis B, MMR, Meningococcal ACWY, Polio, Varicella, Tdap. You can review more details regarding our immunization policies here.
What are the room rates and meal plan rates?
View current housing costs and meal plan rates.
How do I know what my room assignment is? When will I receive it?
New, returning, and graduate residential students will have access to apply for housing in late March/early April, depending on their academic status. Students will be able to select rooms in line with room selection timeline, communicated to all students via email.
Starting on May 1st, returning student selection will transition to manual assignments.
Starting on June 1st , all new students will transition to manual assignments.
Who is my roommate? May I contact my roommate before we move in?
If you have one or more roommates, names and contact information will appear on your room assignment on the housing portal. Feel free to get in touch with your roommate(s) before arriving on campus to get to know one another and discuss who will be bringing what.
Things to discuss with your roommate:
- Carpet or throw rug
- Computer
- Electronics (TV, DVD player, stereo, etc.)
- Refrigerator (no larger than 4.4 cubic feet)
- Microwave under 1000 watts
- Expectations for residential living
May I see my room before I move in?
Students may schedule a tour with the Admission Office during the summer to see the showroom in Brotherton Hall. Otherwise, the residence halls are closed to students until the move-in date.
What size are the beds in the residence hall rooms?
The beds are extra-long twin beds and 29 inches wide.
Residence Life has partnered with On Campus Marketing to ensure our students have an affordable and convenient way to get XL twin sheets. Visit https://www.ocm.com/uoc to learn more about the items offered.
What furniture comes in the room?
Each room comes with a bed, mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser, closet space, window shade, Ethernet hookup (internet), and cable television outlet.
What are the estimated room measurements for each building?
**Remember that you will be sharing a room and space is limited.**
- Ratrie Hall
- Double Room 11 × 18
- Apartment 10 × 18
- Living room 9.5 × 26.5
- Middle Hall
- Double Room 11 × 18
- Apartment 12 × 19
- Living 11 × 15
- Brotherton Hall
- Double Room 15 x 10.5
May I paint my dorm room?
No, you will not be able to paint your room.
Are students allowed to build bed lofts?
No, students are not permitted to build bed lofts. However, students can utilize bed risers to raise the height of the bed, creating more storage space underneath
What about window coverings?
All residence hall rooms have blinds on each window.
Where do I get my room key?
Residential students are provided with room keys and mail keys during check-in/move in day from the residence hall staff.
What is an RA/CA? What do they do?
An Resident Assistant (RA) and Curricular Assistant (CA), as well as a Residence Life Intern (RLI) are the student support staff located in halls to help students with the transition into/back in residence hall life. These student staff help support students through educational programming, community building programming, conflict/roommate mediation, safety/security, as well providing are source of campus support in times of stress. To learn more, or if you’re interested in joining the Residence Life team, click here for more in-depth descriptions.
Are there laundry facilities on campus?
Laundry facilities are in each residence hall on campus (washers and dryers). These services are free to all residential students.
Are students subject to curfew?
UC residence halls do not have curfews. However, students are expected to adhere to and follow expectations outlined in our Visitation Policy.
What is the visitation policy?
Guests at UC residence halls are expected to check in each night at 9pm and leave a form of photo identification with the staff at the desk
A “guest” to a residence hall refers to anyone who is: not a UC-student, a commuter/non-residential student, or a residential student who does not live in the hall they are visiting
The visitation hours are as follows:
Sunday – Thursday: 9pm – 2am
Friday – Saturday: 24 Hours
Guests are only permitted to stay overnight on weekends (Friday + Saturday), but are still expected to check in at 9pm
Please see the student handbook for the full policy.
Are residents allowed to have a car on campus?
Yes. Click here to learn about parking.
What happens when a rule or policy is broken?
Conduct and policies violations are handled by UC’s Judicial Affairs officers. Communications regarding any hearings, sanctions, or appeals are typically communicated through UC email. For more information, please review the student handbook.