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How to Obtain Campus Housing

Incoming Students
Current or Returning Students

Housing Requirement

Because the residential experience so strongly supports the mission of APU, all traditional undergraduate students are required to live in campus housing for their freshman and sophomore years. Studies have shown that students who live in campus housing perform better academically, are more likely to graduate, and are generally more satisfied with their college experience than those who live off campus or commute.

Living in a Residence Life community with peers, having quick access to campus resources, and enjoying the opportunity to further develop personally and academically are just a few reasons why living in campus housing is fundamental for success as a freshman or sophomore at APU. More information on how and when a student can be exempt from the housing requirement can be found in the appropriate sections linked to above.

Rates

Housing rates are reviewed for each academic year and are applied directly to student accounts for each semester. Rates vary based on living area and room type. Rates may also differ based on student occupancy in private bedrooms ¹. For current semester rates and information on private bedroom rates, view the 2024-25 Housing Rate Sheet (PDF).

Housing for Incoming Students

Undergraduate Students

We are thrilled that you have chosen APU! As an incoming student you will be provided with a pathway to secure campus housing as part of the undergraduate admissions process. Read about the details below:

Request for Campus Housing Assignment

For incoming students who must/wish to live in campus housing, you will need to complete and submit the Request for Campus Housing Assignment Form in order to be matched with a specific roommate or roommates and to receive your housing assignment in a timely manner. Access to this online form is provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a part of the admissions process.

Request for Campus Housing Exemption

If you are an incoming freshman, transfer freshman, or sophomore, and you live with your parent(s) locally, are over 21, are married, have part-time status, or have other special circumstances that present an obstacle to campus residency, you must submit a Request for Campus Housing Exemption Form in order to be considered for exemption from the housing requirement. You may obtain this form from your admissions representative in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Preferences for Undergraduate Students

In order to build a sense of community and acclimate to campus life at APU, the majority of our incoming students reside in our residence halls. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on. Depending upon availability and how early a request has been submitted, it is possible for juniors and seniors to be assigned to a campus apartment, however, the majority will reside in our residence halls.

To learn more about our campus housing areas, including floor plans, videos, amenities, and costs, please click on the links below. While students may request specific living areas, preferences are not guaranteed.

Graduate Students

Graduate students who would like to request housing to start in fall or spring should download the Graduate Housing Program 2024-25 (PDF). Note that the graduate housing program is very limited and space is not guaranteed. Students must be enrolled in classes at the start of their stay in housing. For fall, students are generally emailed their assignment or wait list status in early July or within 2-3 business days if a request is submitted after this time. For spring, assignments or waiting list status is emailed out before the university closes down for winter break.

Graduate students who would like to request housing to start in the summer, should download the Graduate Summer Housing 2024 (PDF). Again, the graduate housing program is very limited and space is not guaranteed. Incoming students must be enrolled in classes at the start of their stay in housing. For summer, assignments or wait list status is emailed out in early May.

The Current Graduate Housing Program 2023-24 (PDF) and the Graduate Summer Housing 2024 (PDF) contain information about rates, forms, location, and amenities for the graduate housing program.

Housing for Current or Returning Students

Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student looking for housing for the current year or the following year, or looking to live on campus for the summer; see the options below on how to obtain housing.

Obtaining Housing for Next Year

Undergraduate students who need to secure a housing assignment for the following year should download the How to Obtain Undergraduate Housing for Next Year 2024-25 (PDF) to find out how to secure campus housing and take advantage of the lottery process. Students who are abroad or on a leave of absence can also take part in this process and should also download the Undergraduate Study Abroad and LOA Resources (PDF) for more information.

Those who miss the deadline should submit a Request for Campus Housing Assignment Form (PDF). Students who submit this form after the deadline will be assigned after the lottery process is complete and preferences will be based on the date of the request.

Graduate students who would like to secure housing for next year should download the Graduate Housing Program 2024-25 (PDF). Note that the graduate housing program is very limited and space is not guaranteed. Students will be emailed their assignment or waitlist status in late June or early July.

Obtaining Housing for the Current Year

Undergraduate students who need to secure a housing assignment for the spring semester or in the middle of a term, should submit a for Request for Campus Housing Assignment Form (PDF). Spring assignments are made over winter break and emailed before Christmas. Assignments in the middle of a term are usually made and emailed in 2-3 business days.

Graduate students seeking an assignment for the current year or for the spring semester should download the Current Graduate Housing Program 2023-24 (PDF) to find out how to submit a request. Please note that the graduate housing program is very limited and space is not guaranteed.

Obtaining Housing for the Summer

Undergraduate students who would like to live on campus during the summer should download the Undergraduate Summer Housing 2024 (PDF) to find out all the information, pricing, forms, and deadlines for summer housing.

Graduate students who would like to live on campus during the summer should download the Graduate Summer Housing 2024 (PDF) to find out all the information, pricing, forms, and deadlines for summer housing. Note that graduate housing is very limited and not guaranteed.

Exemption Form for Current Students

Any freshman or sophomore who wishes to live with their parent(s) locally, is over 21, is married, has part-time status, or has other special circumstances that present an obstacle to campus residency must submit a Request for Campus Housing Exemption Form in order to be considered for an exemption from the housing requirement.

Footnotes

See our housing policies for more information on private bedrooms.