Room Selection (Current Residents)

We highly encourage students to utilize the available resources to learn more about the housing application and room selection processes.

Informational Tabling:

• Damen Student Center - February 7, 11:30am-1:30pm
• Damen Student Center - February 9, 11:30am-1:30pm
• Damen Student Center - February 13, 11:30am-1:30pm

Online Tutorials:

• HOW TO APPLY FOR ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
• HOW TO COMPLETE ROOM SELECTION

We use a cohort model for our residences halls. This means that we offer three distinct and unique experiences to students living on-campus. First-year students live in traditional-style communities, second-year students live in specially selected communities with area desks, and junior and senior students live more independently in apartment-style communities. 

Review the Residential Programming and Support Model Here

Visit this page to learn more about the Residential Programming and Support Model and which halls are used for first-year, second-year, and junior senior housing.

All First and Second-year students are required to live on campus per the Residency Requirement. 

If you wish to request an exemption from the Residency Requirement, you will need to submit a Housing Exemption Form no later than noon on February 7, 2024 to receive a decision prior to February 14.

All housing applicants are required to submit a $500 Prepayment (or apply for a Prepayment waiver) at the same time as they submit their application. Prepayments will be due no later than February 14th at 12pm (noon); details on how to submit are outlined below in the "Application and Prepayment" FAQ section.

Prepayment Waiver Requests are due on February 7 at 12pm (noon), so that our office can make a decision prior to the February 14 Housing Application due date.

If you currently have a housing or meal plan accommodation on file with the Student Accessibility Center or would like to request an accommodation, please contact their office as soon as possible to ensure that your records and accommodation are up-to-date and on file prior to the Reapplication Process. Specific information regarding applying to request a housing and meal plan accommodations is available here.

We will be reaching out to all student with approved accommodations to provide additional information on how your accommodation may impact the selection process. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email us at res-life@luc.edu.

If you aren't sure about your plans for the coming academic year, Reapplication and Room Selection may seem daunting. The Housing Contract is for the entire Academic Year, so you want to be sure before you sign.

Below is an outline of the process to help you make the best decision for yourself.

Considering Study Abroad

Considering Transfer

Considering Living Off-Campus (Junior/Senior/Graduate Students)

You are not required to live on-campus, however, the Housing Contract is a legally binding agreement and signing the Housing Contract is similar to signing a lease.

Once you have signed the Housing Contract... 
...you will not be released if you later decide to live off-campus.
...you will not be released if you are unhappy with your room assignment.
...you will not be released if you also sign a lease off-campus.

The complete terms of the Housing Contract are available on our website.
You should explore all of your housing options before making a final decision.
Visit Off-Campus Student Resources

Still Have Questions? Please contact us at res-life@luc.edu.

In order to participate in Room Selection, you must submit your Application and $500.00 Prepayment by February 14, 2024 at 12PM (noon). If you are financially unable to submit a prepayment, you may request a Prepayment Waiver (please see below).

Application/Contract
The application/contract will be available on the Residence Life Portal in LOCUS beginning on January 31, 2024. Read the application and contract carefully and be sure to complete all steps. 

Prepayment
The Prepayment confirms your intent to live on campus. Prepayments must be submitted through the link provided on the Residence Life Portal in LOCUS. Your Application must be submitted before the Prepayment.

• Do NOT use the tuition lockbox to submit your prepayment. 
• Student must sign-in to access the prepayment link.
• Prepayments only apply to fall housing charges, which will be reflected on July eBills.

Prepayment Waiver Request
Prepayment Waiver Requests may be submitted through the Residence Life Portal in LOCUS beginning on January 31, 2024. Your Application must be submitted before your Prepayment Waiver Request. Prepayment Waiver Requests must be submitted by February 7, to receive a decision before the February 14, Housing Application deadline.

Please note that approval of waivers is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) listed on your FAFSA. Not all waivers are granted; if you submit your request by the deadline and it is denied, you may still be permitted to participate in Room Selection provided that you pay the prepayment as instructed. If you submit a prepayment and are later approved for a waiver, your prepayment will not be refunded; it will be applied as a credit to your fall housing charges on your July eBill.