Housing
Campus Housing
Welcome home! The Office of Residence Life at ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s University cultivates intentional living-learning environments that foster development of the heart and mind, preparing students to take on their world.ÌýLiving on campus at ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's enhances your social and educational experiences. For first-time freshmen, living on campus eases the transition from high school to college. As an upperclassman, living on campus is convenient and it helps you stay connected to your peers. You'll meet students from across the U.S. and around the world, and you'llÌýdevelop friendships that last a lifetime. The experiences you share with your community will help you clarify your values, identity and future goals — and make you feel at home.
By engaging in the residential experience at ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s University, students will develop independent living skills, build community and relationships, prioritize health and wellness, and grow personally and intellectually. Living on campus means that residents are just a few steps away from friends, classes, and the exciting opportunities that Austin has to offer, with the added benefit of enhanced safety and security on campus.
Housing Options
Students have a variety of living communities to choose from, each with their own distinctive personality. Visit each community'sÌýpage to seeÌýthe amenities available and review the various room types and rates offered using the links below.
While living on campus, you will have plenty of support from Residence Life. Our dedicated staff, residence directors, and resident assistants are always here for you — to lend a hand, answer questions, assist with the room selection process, and provide programs that enrich your college experience!
If you need an on-campus housing accommodation such as a service animal, specific location request, or assistive devices, submit aÌýrequest toÌýStudent Disability ServicesÌý(SDS). SDS staff reviews all requestsÌýin consultation with Residence Life.
Housing Accommodations
If you need an on-campus housing accommodation such as a service animal, specific location request, or assistive devices, submit a request to Student Disability Services (SDS). SDS staff reviews all requests in consultation with Residence Life.
Select your student status to learn how to sign up for 2024-2025 Academic Year Housing.
Incoming Freshmen
On-Campus Housing Application
Before you can sign up forÌýfor housing, you must be accepted to the university andÌýsubmit your nonrefundable $500 enrollment deposit. Please allow 24–48 hoursÌýfor processing from the time you submit your enrollment deposit. Then you may access your housing application through the pre-orientation online course,ÌýHillstart. Be sure to look for the invitation toÌý±á¾±±ô±ô²õ³Ù²¹°ù³ÙÌýin your SEU email!
Housing is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Academic Year housing registration opens onlineÌýFebruary 19, 2024.ÌýSpring only housing registration opens online in October each year.
Housing Exemption Requests
All first-time freshmenÌýand sophomores are required to live on campus unless they meet the following criteria:
- Commuter –Ìýliving with a parent orÌýlegal guardianÌýwho resides in theÌýAustin areaÌý(within a 20 mile driving distance from the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's campus)
- ´¡Ìýlegal guardianÌýis someone who has been appointed by a court of law (not a notary) at least one year prior to the exemption request.
- The parent/guardian'sÌýresidence must be established 6 months priorÌýto the exemption request.
- Married – you must provide a valid marriage license
- Non-traditional
- Incoming Freshmen: have been out of high school for more than one calendar year
- Sophomores: Must have entered the university as a non-traditional student their freshman year
- DisablingÌýcondition – a condition thatÌýcannot be accommodated in campus housing
To submit your housing exemption,Ìýlog in toÌýHillstartÌýto begin the housing application. On the appropriate page, selectÌýthe box to indicate that you are applying for a housing exemption and provide documentation thatÌýsupports your request. Residence Life will contact you via email to confirm your request.Ìý
Questions?ÌýCheck out ourÌýResident ResourcesÌýpage for more information and watch this instructional video on how to complete the freshman housing application:
Current Students
Current students will be able to sign up for fall housing beginning onÌýJanuary 30, 2024. The two-step online housing sign-up process is required for participation.
STEP 1: Get your housing sign-up time.ÌýLog in toÌýÌýand begin your housing application via the housing portal between 9 am on January 30 and 5 pm on February 6.
STEP 2: Select your housing.ÌýLog in toÌýÌýduring your assigned timeslotÌýand make your selection via the housing portal.
If you miss Step 1, you will be able to select housing beginning on February 16, 2024.
Questions?ÌýRead ourÌýÌýfor help with this process and watch this instructional video on how to complete the current student housing application:
Transfer and Exchange Students
Before you can sign up forÌýfor housing, you must be accepted to the university andÌýsubmit your nonrefundable $500 enrollment deposit. Please allow 24–48 hoursÌýfor processing from the time you submit your enrollment deposit. Then you may access your housing application through the pre-orientation online course,ÌýHillstart. Be sure to look for the invitation toÌý±á¾±±ô±ô²õ³Ù²¹°ù³ÙÌýin your SEU email!
Housing is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Academic Year housing registration opens onlineÌýFebruary 19, 2024.ÌýSpring only housing registration opens online in October each year.
Questions?ÌýCheck out ourÌýResident ResourcesÌýpage for more information and watch this instructional video on how to complete the new student housing application:
The Spring housing application opens for returning students on October 1 viaÌýthe housing portal,Ìýaccessed throughÌý. New students may apply for housing throughÌýHillstart, which will be available in November.
Spring housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis and housing assignments will be assigned mid-December.
MealÌýplans are assigned to the student in conjunction with their housing assignments. If you wish to change your meal plan, you may do so by contacting theÌýHilltopper CardÌýOfficeÌýatÌýonecard@stedwards.edu. Housing and meal plans will be billed to the student's account within 24-48 hours after an assignment is made, payable viaÌý.
Questions?ÌýCheck out ourÌýResident ResourcesÌýpage for more information!
Summer 2024 housing will be available in theÌýSt. Andre Apartments.
The summer housing application will be open inÌýÌýfrom 9 AM, March 6 through 5 PM, April 3.ÌýHousing assignments are not guaranteed and will be made on a first come, first served basis.
Questions?ÌýCheck out ourÌýResident ResourcesÌýpage for more information!
Additional Housing Resources
Plan out your year!- Learn about Your Hilltopper Card
You will use yourÌýHilltopper ID cardÌýto purchase food at campusÌýdining facilitiesÌýwith your meal plan and Topper Tender. - Check Out Resident Resources
View these helpful housing resources, including our FAQ, Guide to Campus Living, housing contracts, maintenance request forms, and more!