University houses provide unique living opportunities, ranging from studio-style living to six-bedroom houses. These well-maintained houses are located in great neighborhoods adjacent to campus and are offered at economical prices. Students pay a fixed monthly rent, so you do not have to worry about fluctuations in price. Instead, you can focus energy where it needs to be … on your education! Students must be at least sophomore status (at least 29 earned credit hours) to live in University houses.

Amenities
General maintenance and lawn care are provided along with electricity, gas, water and trash service. Some houses include additional amenities such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, and/or washer and dryer hook-ups.

Meal Plan
Students who choose to live in a house are required to purchase a meal plan. The assigned meal plan for upper class residents allows you to purchase 5 meals each week in the Casado Dining Hall or from Freddy's Snack Bar. The meal ticket is deducted from your account through your student ID. Unused meal tickets do not carry over to the next week. You may purchase a full meal plan if this better suites your needs by contacting us, or add Munch Money by visiting the cashier. Cash balances do not roll over to the next semester. Costs are subject to change each academic year.

2011-2012 Housing Costs

1900 University – Honors House

Semester: $7,965
Summer: $5,310
Per Month: $1,770

• 5 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 2,175 sq. ft.
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Kitchen equipped with garbage disposal
• Washer/dryer hookups
• Central heat & air

1908 University

Semester: $2,790
Summer: $1,860
Per Month: $620

• 1 bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• 705 sq. ft.
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Floor furnace and window A/C units
• Washer/dryer hookups

1910 University

Semester: $2,790
Summer: $1,860
Per Month: $620

• 1 bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• 705 sq. ft.
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Floor furnace and window A/C units
• Washer/dryer hookups

1911 University

Semester: $4,590
Summer: $3,060
Per Month: $1,020

• 3 bedrooms
• 1.5 bathrooms
• 1,217 sq. ft.
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Floor furnace and window A/C units
• Washer/dryer hookups

1913 University

Semester: $2,227.50
Summer: $1,485
Per Month: $495

• 1 bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• 321 sq. ft.
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Wall furnace and window A/C units
• Kitchen equipped with garbage disposal

1914 University - Honors House

Semester: $4,972.50
Summer: $3,315
Per Month: $1,105

• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 2,517 sq. ft.
• Kitchen equipped with garbage disposal
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Central heat and air
• Washer/dryer hookups

1915 University

Semester: $2,227.50
Summer: $1,485
Per Month: $495

• 1 bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• 321 sq. ft.
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Wall furnace and window a/c units
• Kitchen equipped with garbage disposal

1917 University

Semester: $4,455
Summer: $2,970
Per Month: $990

• 3 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• 1,100 sq. ft.
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Central heat and air
• Washer/dryer hookups

1919 University

Semester: $4,455
Summer: $2,970
Per Month: $990

• 3 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• 1,100 sq. ft.
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Central heat and air
• Washer/dryer hookups

 512 Hiram

Semester: $4,455
Summer: $2,970
Per Month: $990

• 3 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• 1125 sq. ft.
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Central heat and air
• Kitchen equipped with garbage disposal
• Washer/dryer hookups

537 S. Glenn

Semester: $7,762.50
Summer: $5,175
Per Month: $1,725

• 3 bedrooms
• 1.5 bathrooms
• 1,050 sq. ft.
• No Internet, cable or phone
• Kitchen equipped with garbage disposal
• Central air

Billing
The first year of occupancy, residents sign a contract that begins August 1 and ends May 31. The residents must pay summer rent for the month of August before August 1 or the housing assignment will be forfeited.

If the resident renews the contract for a second year, they can continue to live in their assignment throughout the summer. The second year of occupancy, residents must pay summer rent for both July and August prior to August 1.The contract beings July 1 and ends May 31.

If the resident renews the contract for a third year, they can continue to live in their assignment throughout the summer and must pay summer rent for June, July and August prior to August 1. The contract begins June 1 and ends May 31.

All of the official terms of the contract will be included in an apartment contract, which each resident is required to sign before he or she moves into the apartment.

Please note that financial aid and scholarships only assist with paying rent for September 1 to May 31. Summer rent cannot be applied to financial aid or scholarships.

How are roommates selected?
Roommates are first assigned based on requests from the residents. If a student has no roommate preference, the Community and Residential Development staff will do their best to aid him/her in finding a compatible roommate. However, the responsibility of finding a roommate ultimately resides with the student seeking housing.

How many roommates will I have?
The Office of Community and Residential Development has a maximum and minimum number of occupants allowed in each apartment. Fire codes dictate the maximum numbers based on apartment sizes. Within those limits, however, the number of roommates a resident may have is based solely on his or her preference.

How can I decorate my room?
You may decorate your room in any way you like as long as your decorations conform to Community Life Standards and housing guidelines and do not damage any part of the apartment. Nails or anything that damages the walls are not allowed.

Honors Houses
Each year, two houses are designated as Honors Houses to encourage positive academic interaction among Friends University students and the community and to create quiet, educational living facilities for qualified upperclassmen. Honors Houses require a minimum occupancy of three students. Each individual must complete an application and submit a letter of recommendation from a Friends University faculty or staff member to be considered for Honors House residency. If accepted, each student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout the academic year.

Students interested in living in an Honors House must request an application from the Community and Residential Development Department and attend a mandatory orientation, usually held during the spring semester. The resident manager selects the most qualified applications and monitors the participants to ensure students are adhering to their mission.

The information that is on this page is tentative and subject to change at any given time. If you have any questions, email us at reslife@friends.edu.