Before You Apply: Frequently Asked Questions About Housing
Living on campus means more than having a place to sleep—it’s about community, personal growth, and convenience. Enjoy the convenience of being steps away from classes, dining options, the library, and campus events. On-campus living also fosters a stronger sense of community to make new friends and connections. There is also no need to worry about individual utility bills. Enjoy free WiFi, cable, laundry facilities, and 24/7 access to available staff members.
Yes! You may request a roommate during your housing selection process. We will make every effort to pair you with your chosen roommate unless there is a specific accommodation or Living-Learning Community requirement. Roommate requests can be completed in your housing application and must be mutually accepted.
Students can select their own room during their designated housing sign-up time. If someone has already chosen a space, you’ll be able to view a limited profile that includes their preference answers from the housing application to help gauge compatibility.
If you don’t request a specific roommate, you may be paired with another student to help consolidate vacancies as part of the self-selection process. Roommate requests based on race or nationality are not permitted. Instead, living with students from different backgrounds is an important part of the residential experience, complementing your classroom education and helping build a vibrant, inclusive community. All housing assignments are made in alignment with the University’s commitment to its policy of nondiscrimination.
We have specific single-room options available in East Hall, as well as limited options in Roberts Hall. East and Roberts Halls are open to all upperclass students (sophomores-graduate students).
Single rooms in other residence halls are available if extra space is available and incur additional costs each semester. These spaces are double occupancy rooms, but are guaranteed not to receive a roommate.
Cory Bretz, Central Hall, East Hall, Roberts Hall, Greyhound Village, and University Lofts
Yes and no. Meal service is not available during vacation periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break). All of the Residence Halls do stay open during the break periods for students who need to stay. There is an additional charge for each of these break periods. Students staying over the breaks will need to pay an additional fee to cover the cost of additional housing and security. (Cost: Thanksgiving - $60; Christmas - $200; Spring Break - $90)
Students who live in the residence hall are required to have a meal plan. First-year students can choose between the 14-meal-a-week plan and the Unlimited Plan. In contrast, second-year students and older can select either the 10 meals a week, 14, or unlimited plan. Students in the Apartments are not required to have a meal plan. They are able to select from the 5, 10, 14 or unlimited meal plan.
After housing assignments are sent out, it is very difficult for them to be changed. However, housing adjustment requests may be made by contacting your residence hall staff after the first two weeks of classes.
Only students who have been approved by campus organizations, offices, or athletic teams will be permitted to move in early. If there is an extenuating circumstance, please contact reslife@uindy.edu for guidance.
Yes! We strongly recommend and encourage students to purchase renters' insurance or make arrangements with an insurance company to ensure coverage of personal belongings. Sometimes it is easy to add on to an existing family member’s insurance plan.
The University is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables, damages to property, or injuries on the premises.
Room sizes can vary from hall to hall and even within the same building. A typical room is around 17' x 9' or slightly smaller, but exact dimensions may differ. Because room assignments can shift before move-in, we can’t provide guaranteed measurements in advance. A standard 4x6 rug should be sufficient, but if looking for larger rugs and personal items, it may be best to arrive on campus first and then plan a shopping trip.
Beds in residence halls are Twin XL. We recommend twin XL bedding sets as they will also accommodate mattress pads.
Beds in apartments are full-size beds. We recommend a Full XL or Queen bedding to accommodate mattress pads if desired.
Spaces are regularly available in the residence halls, but the assignment process is based on deposit and application dates. Submitting your housing materials early increases your chances of receiving your top preferences. For returning, transfer, and graduate students, apartment and residence hall options are available based on class standing and earned credits.
No. However, as soon as the person is admitted and has paid a deposit you will be able to go online and update your application with his information as your roommate request. If the request is mutual, every effort will be made to honor the request; however, there is no guarantee.
Housing selection for first-year and transfer students will be available in the summer before the academic year. Students will be able to select their own spaces based on deposit and application dates. Students will receive emails to their UIndy accounts with the steps for housing selection.
If you are seeking housing mid-year or for summer, please contact reslife@uindy.edu for more information.
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If you have any questions concerning housing, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Residence Life at 317-788-3530 or reslife@uindy.edu.
Unfortunately, no. Apartments are available for sophomores and above, unless you have a relative with a current vacancy in their apartment.
Yes! All students are permitted to bring vehicles to campus. Residence Halls and Apartments have adjacent parking lots where students can park. Parking passes are free; however, you must register your vehicle through the UIndy parking portal.
Only approved Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and service animals are approved in on-campus housing locations. If approved after housing assignments are finalized or during the academic year, the owner may need to relocate to another room or building, as roommates must give consent to live with an animal. Please contact the Disability Resources Office for the next steps if this option is for you.
Students living in residence halls can have packages sent to the campus mail room located in Esch Hall 042. Students in residence halls can also register for a letter mailbox with the campus mailroom. Students in Roberts Hall will receive letter mail to Roberts Hall.
Students living in apartments are able to receive letter mail and packages directly at their apartment complex.
For additional information about campus mail, please check our IT Tech Guide.
Laundry machines in all residence halls are free to use. Laundry machines in each building vary by building and can be found on each floor, or 1-2 larger designated laundry spaces per building.
Students in apartments have individual in-unit laundry.