Campus Housing and Residence Life

• Campus housing is reserved for current students who are full-time each spring and fall semester (Online and I-term only students are not eligible). One may apply for housing after receiving approval from the Office of Admissions (new students) or the Registrar’s Office (returning students). Online applications to become a student at Southwestern are available here.

• Once a student has received approval from the appropriate office, he or she may submit a housing application. The student housing application is an online application, and you can apply at your earliest convenience. For the best availability, prospective residents are encouraged to make an application early, preferably three to six months before the requested move-in date. However, eligible persons may apply at any time.

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• Housing applications are handled in the order in which they are received. Note: For the best availability, prospective residents are encouraged to apply early, preferably four to six months prior to the requested move-in date. However, all eligible students are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience, even if it is less than four months away from their requested arrival date.
• You will be charged a New Resident Fee of $200 upon assignment.
• Assignments are made approximately 30 days in advance of the requested move-in date. Note: All assignments are subject to the eligibility of the applicant for and availability of the type housing requested.
• While every effort is given to make assignments according to the preferences listed, there is no guarantee that one’s first, second or third choice can be filled due to potential limitations of eligibility, availability or both.
• An assignment e-mail will be sent once the assignment is made. Applicants are asked to respond to this e-mail by phone within two to three business days.
• Ensure that you have signed your Housing Agreement prior to your Check-In Appointment. You may sign your agreement digitally and email it to campushousing@swbts.edu.
• Rent begins on the date the keys are received and is prorated for the first month (based on a 30-day rental rate table).

• Monthly rent payment is due on or before the first day of each month. The first month’s rent is prorated on a per-day basis beginning on the date of occupancy. Rent continues as long as the tenant has a key (i.e., possession of the property). The only exception to the monthly billing are the residence hall units, which are billed per semester.

• Campus Housing keys are given during the Check-In process on the day that the Housing Agreement is signed. For lost keys there is a $25 fee (this fee also applies to mailbox keys). Keys are not to be duplicated by the resident.

• After-hours and weekend Check-In in appointments are only available under extenuating circumstances, to accommodate international student arrivals with advanced notice, and with approval of the Office of Residence Life & Housing.

• Pets are only permitted in Carroll Park neighborhood and each pet must be pre-approved through the Office of Residence Life & Housing. Pets are not permitted in the Student Village Apartments or the Student Village Townhomes, even under temporary circumstances. Click here for more information about applying for the pet area in Carroll Park.
• Note: Service animals are not considered pets. A service animal is any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. Service animals perform some of the functions and tasks that the individual with a disability cannot perform for him or herself.

• There are two options for selecting a roommate. First, you may choose a preferred roommate of the same gender when you submit your housing application. When you and your selected roommate apply for housing, we will pair you together in the same unit. The second option is to select that you would like to have roommate, and the Office of Residence Life & Housing will match you with another applicant of the same gender with similar preferences. There is no guarantee for specific roommate selection, but we seek to serve all resident well, and will do our best to create opportunities for success in the roommate selection process.

• A 30-day notice to the housing office is required for move-out. Graduating students may remain in their housing unit approximately two weeks following graduation and only need to give a 14-day notice. Failure to provide adequate notice may result in the loss of the housing deposit.