Residence Life & Housing

Once a student has received approval from the appropriate office, he or she may submit a housing application.

• The student housing application is now an online application.
• Your deposit will be required once we assign a housing unit or dorm room to you. Since January 1, 2018, General Housing deposits are equal to ½ month’s rent (minimum $150), and dorm deposits will remain at $150.00. Payment of the deposit may be made via WebAdvisor, US mail, or in person at the cashier’s window (S-103). Additional payment instructions are provided on-screen as well as by e-mail upon completion of the application. The deposit is refundable when an assignment is cancelled at least 30 days prior to the move-in date or at move-out.
• Apply at your earliest convenience. For the best availability, prospective residents are encouraged to make application early, preferably three to six months before the requested move-in date. However, eligible persons may apply at any time.

The admissions office offers full tours of the campus on most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. A full tour includes a walking campus tour, a housing tour, and an opportunity to visit with school ambassadors and faculty members (Wednesday tours will also attend chapel during the semester). The housing office highly recommends that prospective students take this tour.

1. 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.
2. A confirmation e-mail will be sent once the application and deposit have been received.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. At the time of confirmation, an appointment (i.e., date and time) is made to sign the lease and pick up keys.
7. Rent begins on the date the keys are received and is prorated for the first month (based on a 30-day rental rate table).

The deposit is refundable when the reservation is cancelled at least 30 days prior to the move-in date or when the tenant moves out after giving a 30-day move out notice. The refund is also subject to additional cleaning/damage charges incurred upon move out. A list of move-out guidelines can be found on our website as well.

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.

Housing keys will be supplied when the lease is signed on the day of occupancy. Replacements for lost keys are available only through the Housing Office with a $5.00 per key charge. Keys are not to be duplicated by the tenant.

After-hour and weekend key pick-up is available to students moving into campus housing who make advanced request. However, we recommend that students plan to move in during normal business hours if at all possible. 

The only area in which pets are permitted is a designated area of Carroll Park. Each pet must be pre-approved through the housing office. Pets in all other housing areas are not allowed, even temporarily, anywhere within the Leased Premises or the Housing Community. This rule also applies to Carroll Park for animals that have not been pre-approved. 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.

The housing office does not assign roommates for apartments. However, students interested in rooming together with other students of the same sex can put their name on a list through the housing office. The housing office will then provide contact information to those who are looking for a roommate. All roommates must meet the eligibility requirements for student housing.

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.

1. Call Fort Worth Animal Control (817-392-1234). In the past, Facilities Maintenance attempted to respond to every animal control issue. However, FW Animal Control is better equipped to deal with these matters. If there is an immediate threat to tenant safety, we will do our best to corral and contain the animal. In such situations, please contact Campus Security ASAP at 817-923-1921, HELP (4357). In non-threatening situations, please contact FW Animal Control (817-392-1234).
2. Please do not feed stray animals. Stray animals can be a health hazard. In addition to any aggressiveness a stray animal might exhibit, in varying degrees these animals are likely carrying diseases and parasites (esp. fleas). Feeding these animals incentivizes them to hang around your building, and this will eventually lead to you or your neighbors having a flea problem.

• Each room is equipped with a bed, desk, chair, dresser, closet and bookshelf for each resident. We have compiled a list of suggested items to bring. You may access this list by clicking here.

Yes. Each residence hall has three resident assistants (RA) and at least one residence director. RAs live in centrally located rooms on each floor. They plan a variety of activities throughout the semester to promote student life and community within the residence hall. One RA is on duty each evening. Schedules are posted throughout the building.

Each residence hall also has a residence director. The residence director lives in an apartment within the residence hall. They provide oversight for the RAs and are available to the residents in the event of an emergency or when an RA is not available.