Department of Housing & Residence Life

It is the policy of the University that all students, space permitting, who have not achieved 21 years of age prior to the start of the academic year and have earned 90 credit hours or less, must live in university-operated residence halls unless they commute from the home of a parent or legal guardian. A local resident is defined as a person residing within 60 miles of the University. All requests for waivers of the policy must be directed in writing to the Dean of Students. Please note that all residence halls close for Winter and Spring Breaks, therefore, no housing will be provided for students during these periods.

Priority applications for New/First-time students will open on April 15^th and close June 30^th.  Applications will be processed upon payment of the $100.00 non-refundable Enrollment Fee. Once you receive confirmation of payment of the enrollment fee, log in to the New Student Orientation Portal to complete the New Student Housing Application. Late applications submitted June 6^th-30^th will be processed according to space availability.

Returning and Readmit Students: Students must log in to the BearsNet Portal to complete the housing application and pay the $150.00 non-refundable housing application fee. Applications cannot be submitted without payment.  Applications submitted after June 30th will be processed according to space availability.

The Office of Housing and Residential Life is pleased to offer students the opportunity to reside in a Single Room setting. For an additional $1500 to the regular room cost for the Fall semester, you can enjoy single occupancy along with a larger full-size bed and an updated furniture selection!

Availability is limited so it is important that you don’t delay! If you are interested in purchasing a single room for the Fall semester, see the Cashier/Student Accounts, (919) 546-8655, Tyler Hall, 1^st Floor.

Request a Single Room

Students requesting to live off campus must complete the Off-Campus Housing application and must meet at least one of the following conditions for approval:

• Live with a parent or legal guardian within sixty miles of campus
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Earned at least 90 credit hours.
• Be a veteran who has served more than 180 or more consecutive days.
• Have a dependent who resides with you.
• Married

Off-Campus Housing Application

Space is limited. Always talk to your roommate before making any decision about what to bring. Refer to the below list for suggestions.

1. Dustpan, mop and bucket
2. Laundry basket
3. Laundry detergent
4. Basket for shower supplies
5. Toiletries
6. Toilet paper
7. Paper towels
8. Shower shoes
9. Cleaning supplies
10. Plastic gloves
11. Iron
12. Ironing board
13. Standard twin linens
14. Towels and washcloths
15. Waste basket
16. School supplies
17. Printer paper
18. Surge protectors with long cord
19. Refrigerator (less than 4 cubic feet)
20. Mini Hot pot/ramen cooker (1.5L)
21. Alarm clock
22. Umbrella
23. Lamp -desk/clip on
24. Fan
25. Small humidifier or vaporizer
26. Storage bins with wheels
27. Under-the-bed storage bins
28. Mini toolkit (screwdriver, wrench)
29. Small sewing kit/safety pins
30. Bed risers (at least 4)
31. Mattress protector
32. Mattress pads
33. Command strips
34. Screwdrivers – Phillips and Flat (to assemble tv or things for move in)
35. Plug-in air fresheners

Refer to the below list for items that are not allowed:

1. Alcohol and/or drugs
2. Microwaves, George Foreman Grills, Air Fryers, toasters, etc. (no cooking appliances)
3. Pets (small fish in a bowl are permitted)
4. Any items usable as weapons
5. Candles, incense or any item lit with a flame. (Matches or lighter)
6. Deep Freezers
7. Explosives
8. Portable washers, dryers, air conditioners
9. Extension cords

Generally, all double rooms are approximately 12 feet by 16 feet. Triple rooms are approximately 15 feet by 16 feet and located only in the freshman halls (Dimple Newsome and Fleming-Kee residence halls).

Each double and triple room is furnished with single twin size bed and mattress, dressers, desks, desk chairs, closets or wardrobes and bookshelves.

Simple, inexpensive items can make the room more comfortable and add storage spaces.

• Small trunks, foot lockers and colorful crates can be stacked in various ways to serve as storage for books and other items, under-bed containers serve as great storage tools.
• Carpet samples can be sewn together to make attractive and inexpensive scatter rugs.
• Throw pillows can add an inexpensive splash of color.
• Posters – images of travels, entertainers, movies and sports figures can brighten a room.
• Favorite items like pictures of family and friends and stuffed animals can make your room feel like home.