1. Which students are required to live on campus?

First- and second-year students are required to live on campus. Please see our Residency Policy for further information.

2. Is there housing for graduate students and/or married students?

Limited housing is available for married and graduate students. Please contact the Office of Residence Life Education and Housing for further information.

3. How do I get an application for on-campus housing?

When you are admitted to the university, the Admissions Office will send you a Housing Application along with your acceptance materials. See Admissions for further information.

4. May I decorate my room?

Since nails, screws, drilling and many adhesives (e.g., double-stick tape, carpet tape) are damaging to the walls and floors, we ask that you use only removable, non-damaging adhesives (e.g., 3M Command) for attaching items to the walls and doors. Large area rugs/carpets are prohibited since all residence hall rooms have wall-to-wall carpeting. Painting and wallpapering (including wallpaper borders) are prohibited. Please see FAQ #26 for more specific details.

5. Can I bring homemade lofts, cinder blocks, or stilts to raise the height of the beds?

All homemade, non-university bunking/lofting systems are prohibited. Most residence halls have bunking or lofting kits, some with limited availability. Please see the information sections of Men's Halls and Women's Halls for specific information about loft kit availability and leasing within your desired residence hall.

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6. Do you provide storage?

Storage is not provided for our residents. Please be prepared to keep all items you bring with you in your room, including boxes and luggage. Also remember all items brought into the hall must be taken out of the hall. Any personal items left in a room will be discarded or given to area charities, and a fee will be charged to the resident for removal. 

7. Are there places in the residence halls where I can study?

Noise policies in each residence hall provide times of intensive study for all students. You are welcome to study in your room or the hall lobby. Some residence halls have study rooms provided. In addition most halls have computer labs.  

8. When will I receive my room assignment?

First-year students will receive a letter in mid-July which notifies them of their roommate and residence hall assignments. Upon arrival in August, students will be notified of their room assignments.

9. How are assignments made?

For first-year students, residence hall assignments are made based on the date the housing application and deposit are received. Second-year assignments are made through a drawing system during the spring semester. If you are a transfer student and have questions about housing, please contact the Office of Residence Life Education and Housing.

10. May I have the roommate of my choice?

If you know with whom you'd like to room, you may indicate his or her name on the housing application. Roommate requests must be mutual to be granted.

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11. May I request a particular residence hall?

You may submit your residence hall preference on your housing application. However, students are not guaranteed to receive placement in the hall of their choice.

12. What is provided in each room in the residence halls?

Each residence hall room is provided with telephone/computer outlets, Ethernet, cable, twin beds, desks, chairs, dressers, mirrors, closets/wardrobe, and window blinds. Some rooms also have bulletin boards, sinks, private baths, and kitchenettes. Please see the information sections of Men's Halls and Women's Halls for specifics as to what each residence hall provides.

13. Are there any extra-long mattresses?

There is limited availability for extra-long mattresses. Effort is made to meet your request but is not guaranteed due to limited availability. Check with your hall for specific information.

14. Are laundry services available?

Laundry services are provided in each residence hall.
15. What if I need computer, telephone or cable help?

Please see the Team55 Web site for further information.

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16. May I cook in my room?

You can have the following cooking appliances in your room: pop-up toaster, coffee maker, and microwave. Devices that do not automatically turn off (i.e. indoor grills, toaster ovens, etc.) are not allowed. No open element appliances are allowed. If you want to cook a full meal, most residence halls have a kitchen available.

17. May I have visitors in my room?

You may have guests of the opposite sex in your room during specified visitation hours. Residence halls have visitation at scheduled times, as well as special visitation times such as during Sing Song, Homecoming, and other times as approved by the Department of Residence Life Education and Housing. You will be notified of visitation times through signs posted in your hall.

18. What if my roommate and I don't get along?

Resident Assistants are available to help residents negotiate a resolution to any issues that may arise. This time of adjustment is a learning experience for all involved. If conflicts arise, residents are encouraged to refer back to the terms of their agreements with their roommate and renegotiate those terms when ever needed. If roommates have attempted to restore their conflict unsuccessfully, they are referred to the AIM (Alternatives in Mediation) program.

19. What if I don't go home during the holidays?

Residence halls are closed during Christmas break. Although our halls are open for Thanksgiving, Easter, and fall and spring breaks, it is strongly encouraged that residents spend this time with their family and friends.

20. May I bring a bicycle?

You are welcome to bring a bicycle, and bicycle racks are provided outside of each residence hall. We recommend that you purchase a lock for the security of your bicycle. Bicycles may not be stored in your room or anywhere else inside the hall.

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21. May I bring a pet?

Pets are not allowed in the residence halls. This includes fish, turtles, and hermit crabs.

22. What about a stereo or TV?

Each hall has a television in the lobby for your use, but you may bring your own TV or stereo. You may want to coordinate with your roommate(s) so that you can utilize your room space well. Consider bringing headphones if you play your TV or stereo loudly – that way you won't bother other students who may be trying to sleep or study.

23. What kind of computer do I need to connect to the ACU network?

Please see the Team55 Web site for further information.

24. May I have a refrigerator in my room?

Only one refrigerator per room is permitted, and it must require no more than 1.5 amps.

25. What personal items should I bring?

• Mattress cover
• Sheets
• Blanket, bedspread, pillows, pillowcases
• Towels, washcloths
• Soap, toiletries, shower tote bucket
• Laundry bag / detergent
• Clothes hangers
• Umbrella
• Hairdryer
• Alarm clock
• Dictionary
• Desk supplies
• Stationery, stamps
• Trash can

• Flashlight
• Tension rod for curtains
• Bicycle and strong lock
• Small area rug (5' x 7' or less)
• Personal computer
• 3M Command for holding posters
• DustBuster/vacuum, cleaning supplies
• Refrigerator (max of 1.5 amps) - only 1 per room
• Iron/desktop ironing board
• Stereo, headphones
• Pop-up toaster
• Coffee maker
  
• Power outlet strip (UL-approved)
• Television

26. What items are prohibited?

• Air soft guns of any kind
• BB or pellet guns of any kind
• Candles, incense, multi-plug covers (e.g., 3-way plugs)
• Toaster oven, electric skillet, indoor
  grill (e.g., George Foreman type)
• Objectionable materials, including
  sports magazines, catalogs and
  other advertisements that do not
  meet ACU's minimum standards for dress code.
• Steel-tipped darts and dart boards
• Outside antennae
• Traffic signs
• Fireworks, weapons and/or ammunition
• All pets (this includes turtles, fish, and hermit crabs)
• Space heaters

• Wallpaper (including borders)
• Homemade lofts, stilts, or cinder blocks
• Halogen lamps
• Products that could damage paint/wall surfaces (e.g., nails, screws, drilling)
• Smoking, tobacco products
• Alcoholic beverages or containers
• Posters or other mediums that promote illegal drugs and alcohol
• Large exercise equipment (e.g., treadmill, stairmaster, Bowflex, etc.)