Frequently Asked Questions (2024)

You can apply for campus housing as soon as you are admitted to the University, even before you officially commit. Once you set up yourNetIDand password, you can complete theonline housing application. The application requires you to pay a $175 non-refundable application fee as one of the first steps of the application. Upon completion, you will receive an email confirmation; if you don’t, contact Housing & Residential Life immediately. If you do not have access to a computer, contact Housing & Residential Life at (520) 621-6501.NOTE:Fall applications are for the entire academic year.

If you have selected a room, have completed your Undergraduate License Agreement, and paid your Rent Down Payment, you may reassign to a dorm/room (based on availability) in My UAHome by selecting it and submitting it. This process will be open until July 26, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Arizona time). Students who applied later in the process will not be able to reassign themselves.

You can cancel your housing application inMy UAHomeby clicking on ”Cancellation Request.” Alternatively, you may notify Housing & Residential Lifein writing(letter, fax, or email). Include your name and University student ID number. If you cancel your housing application before you have been assigned to a room for the fall, the Rent Down Payment, if paid, will be refunded.After you have been assigned to a room, it is not refundable.The $175 housing application fee is not refundable at any time.

If youdid not payyour housing application fee, Rent Down Payment or Admissions Enrollment fee and/or complete yourLicense Agreement by the deadline, then your housing assignmentwascancelled.

Students have the option of selecting their own roommate(s) or suitemate(s) or receiving a random roommate. The roommate selection process will open in April, at which time all students will complete a profile as part of their housing application. Read more on theRoommatespage.

No. About half our students request a roommate and half opt for a random roommate. It is up to you.

At the beginning of the semester, roommates have the opportunity to sit down with their RA and discuss expectations in the room. It is important to fully engage in this conversation and give serious thought to your expectations and clearly communicate them. If issues arise, your RA is your best resource.

A student may request a transfer throughMy UAHome. As space opens up, Housing & Residential Life Housing Assignment Services staff will pull from this list after all temporary housing students have permanent spaces. (For students who Move-In in August, this is typically available after Labor Day.)

Dorms are all-gender with the exception ofone all-female dorm,Maricopa. All dorms have gender-specific rooms and typically gender-specific floors or wings. A few buildings have all-gender wings. Bathrooms are gender-specific, with the exception ofÁrbol de la Vida,LikinsandPosada San Pedro, which have some gender-specific and all-gender bathrooms on each floor or wing. Locations of gender-specific and all-gender bathrooms are subject to change each year.

Yes. Check out thedorm search filterto learn the different room types that are available in our 23 dorms. We encourage you to apply early if you would like to request a specific room type.

We have a variety of single rooms available in some halls. Check out thedorm search filterto learn which dorms have singles. We encourage you to apply early if you would like to request a single room.

Incoming first-year students are not required to live on campus but are encouraged do to so. More than 80% of the students who live on campus are first-year students. Life in a dorm, is more than just a place to sleep and study; it is about making new friends, building relationships, and being part of a caring and diverse community. It is also an opportunity to learn more about yourself, make informed decisions, manage your time effectively, and succeed academically.

We do not have dorms designated to class standings. Each of our 23 undergraduate dorms are intended for all students.

Yes, housing is available during thewinter breakfor students who need to stay in a dorm during that period.

Students who have extenuating circ*mstances that would make it difficult or impossible to move out by12p.m.on the lastFriday of the semester should consult with their Community Director in advance.

We do offer some early move-in options. Please visit ourMove-In pagefor specifics.

You can print yourmailing address room on your Application Status page at the end of the application inMy UAHome. You may alsosend an email tohousing@arizona.edufrom your UArizona Catmail and include your Student ID# with your request. We can fill out a Rental Verification form for future, present and/or past residents. Please note it may take a few business days to complete your verificationrequest.

Rent includes: Electricity, gas, water, air conditioning and heating, one internet data connection per student andWi-Fi in every dorm.

Most beds are 80” extra long (XL) twin. Full beds + mattresses are available in some dorms.

Additional furniture is permitted (but students are encouraged to consider space!). Also, fire and safety regulations do not allow extra furniture to block any fire exit paths.

No, all dorm rooms are fully furnished. Please donotbring extra furniture that will not fit in your room.

There is no additional storage space in the dorms. Everything you bring must fit in your room.

You and your roommate each have a computer port for access to the University’s high-speed internet. For more information visit theTechnology page.

Housing & Residential Life has contracted with a vendor to provide residents aMicrofridge rental program. The Microfridge is a refrigerator and microwave combination unit which can be rented for the academic year. Each resident can rent one unit. Residents can also bring their own (one per resident). Check thespecifications sheetto see what types are permitted in the dorms.

Community kitchens are offered in all of our dorms. Students typically use this community space to prepare small meals or snacks, with no restrictions on the types of food prepared or spices used. Community kitchens equipped with full-sized stoves and refrigerators. Pots and pans can be checked out from the front desk.Since these kitchens are shared by all we do not recommend that they be used for every meal.We strongly recommend that you purchase acampus meal planto eat at the more than 40 eateries located around campus. Arizona Student Unions’ professional dining staff is available to assist in finding menu options that fit your needs, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free offerings. For more information on menus and nutritional information, visit thewebsite.If you have dietary restrictions, we encourage you to discuss food-related accommodations with theUA Disability Resource Center.

Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms. Custodial staff members will clean community bathrooms, lounges, and other public areas on a regular schedule.

Vacuums and pots and pans are available for check-out at the front desk at most dorms. Please check with your front desk for details.

In addition to vacuums and pots and pans, some front desks check-out recreational equipment and movies. All equipment must be returned or late fees/replacement costsmay be charged to the student’s accounts. Please check with the front desk for details.

Donotbring candles, toasters, toaster ovens, George Forman-type grills (or other open plate heating devices), pets (other than fish), halogen lights, freezer, alcohol, drugs and weapons. OurWhat to Bring Checklistprovides you with a complete list.

Housing & Residential Life has a proactiverecycling programin each dorm. Recycling bins are available at every dorm and you will have a recycle tote in your room to collect paper, paperboard, cans, and plastic bottles. To learn what's recyclable in the dorms, visit: housing.arizona.edu/recycle

Check the posted information in the laundry room.

Speak to your RA or the on-duty RA and then submit amaintenance requestviaMy UAHome.

Mail is sorted by each dorm's front desk and placed in a personal mailbox for each resident. Some dorms have package lockers that provide convenient access to delivered packages.While living in the dorms be sure to followourtips for sending mail to the dorms.

If you lose a key, you are responsible for the cost of changing the lock(s) and key replacement. Key charges are $70 per room/apartment key, and $30 per dorm entrance key (if applicable). It is a violation of state law and University policy to duplicate a key to any lock on University property.

Since most of our dorms require the use of your University CatCard to enter the exterior doors you will need to have your card replaced, if lost. That can be done at the CatCard office in the Student Union. You can get a temporary access card to your dorm at the front desk or by calling the RA on Duty, if the desk is closed, to hold you over until you replace your CatCard.

Each resident must select a 4-digit PIN which will be entered after swiping your CatCard to gain access to your dorm. Click here tochange your PIN.

Please contact the UAPD's non-emergency line at 520-621-8273 (621-UAPD) to request a wellness check on a student.

Vandalism is not permitted in the dorms. Vandalism is the willful or malicious destruction of private or public property including, but not limited to, the destruction or removal of bulletin boards, and dorm decorations. Residents can be held financially responsible for any loss or damage to University property. Violations of this policy may result in a referral to law enforcement, removal from Housing, and referral to the Dean of Students Office for further University action and additional educational interventions. If you would like to report incidents of vandalism in your dorm, please contact your Community Director.

Rooms, hallways and public areas are equipped with smoke detectors, which are hard-wired. All fire alarms immediately report to UAPD, who in turn will call the fire department.
We do not allow candles or incense in the rooms and smoking is not allowed anywhere on the University of Arizona campus. For more information, see the