Housing

Living on campus will prove to be an incredible opportunity for personal growth and development. You will meet new people from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences. You will have unique opportunities to be involved in activities that will sharpen your character and build on your passions. You will make friends that will last well beyond your college years... these friends will truly last a lifetime. You will discover that you have a distinct purpose and God-given ability to change the world in which you live.

Housing Eligibility

All students must pay the housing deposit ($150) before they can access the online housing application and select a room. Deposits can be made online in Vision or in Student Accounts.

Undergraduate students who are under 25 years of age are required to live on campus in the residence halls. Students under 25 years of age who would like to be considered for commuter status must petition through the Office of Student Development - LRC 2nd Floor.

Undergraduate students who are 25 years of age and over; part-time students; married students; and graduate students are eligible to live off-campus without the need to petition. (Students who are married may be asked to provide proof of marital status for the initial year they will live off-campus).

Graduate students and students over the age of 25 may live on campus with an approved petition through the Office of Student Development. Upon acceptance, students meeting these criteria will receive information on how to select a room online. Students will need to meet with a member of Student Development to discuss residential policies, atmosphere and guidelines.

All residential and non-residential students will pledge to abide by the University Honor Code in conjunction with their educational and residential experience.

Room Selection Calendar for 2013-2014

February	Online Housing Application available
Mar. 4th- Mar. 29th	Students can retain their CURRENT ROOM SPACE for 2013-2014
Apr. 1st - Apr. 3rd	Students can select a different room on their CURRENT FLOOR for 2013-2014
Apr. 4th- Apr. 6th	Displaced students can select a new space for 2013-2014
Apr. 8th- Apr. 12th	Students can select a room within the SAME HALL they currently live-in for 2013-2014
Apr. 15th- Apr. 19th	Students can select from any REMAINING AVAILABLE SPACE on campus for 2013-2014
Apr. 22nd	Room Selection begins for New, incoming students for 2013-2013. Continues for Current/Returning residents
June 17th- June 21st	Application Reset Period: Students who would like their application to be reset for the purpose of selecting a different room can request it in writing by submitting an e-mail to housing@oru.edu.