Housing Services
Housing Services: FAQ

GENERAL HOUSING INFORMATION

Is Housing guaranteed for students at DePaul?
No,Student Housing is very limited and is not guaranteed for any student. The University does not require any student to live on campus.

APPLYING FOR HOUSING

How do I apply for housing (Lincoln Park)?
As soon as a new first year student receives admittance to the University, he or she is encouraged to submit a Housing Agreement with their Campus Connect information. Current students should visit http://housing.depaul.edu/current/index.aspx for details on the current year’s opening and the process for next year.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

When are assignments (room, building and roommate) information sent out?
University housing spaces are usually assigned for the upcoming fall quarter by late June. Students who are confirmed for a space on campus receive assignment letters in late June.

Housing Services assigns students to apartments, but does not assign individual bedrooms within the apartment. The decision of which student lives in which bedroom, is a discussion that needs to be had amongst all roommates in the room, and mutually agreed upon.

What is Temporary Housing?
Temporary housing allows Housing Services to maximize its use of housing spaces to place as more students into housing at the beginning of the year. Since the demand for housing usually exceeds the amount of spaces available, Housing has identified different spaces on campus (floor lounges, double and triple rooms) to accommodate more students in need of housing. For detailed information about Temporary Housing see the Temporary Housing Guide.

What does it mean to be on the wait list?
Students are assigned from the wait list for housing when spaces become available. While a student is on the wait list they will not have a space assigned to them in on campus housing. Every attempt is made to find housing for students on the wait list. As Housing Services cannot predict when and how often cancellations will be received, it is not possible to determine when a student on the wait list will be assigned housing.

YOUR ROOM

What is my room like (dimensions, square footage, furniture, etc.)?
We do not give out dimensions of on-campus rooms/apartments. Room dimensions vary. Students who are unsure about whether something will fit in his or her new space are advised, to move in first, and then add additional items later.

For more information visit the building pages at Housing Options.

LIVING ON CAMPUS

What is the guest policy?
A resident may serve as host to no more than two guests at any one time. Overnight guests may stay no longer than two consecutive nights and must wait at least fourteen days before another overnight visit. Residents are permitted to have overnight guests as long as it is discussed and approved by the roommate(s).

Is parking available on the Lincoln Park Campus?
For parking options and pricing, please visit the Parking Services website at: http://parkingservices.depaul.edu/.

Where is the Mail Center?
All Lincoln Park residents get their mail at the Student Housing Mail Center on the third floor of the Student Center in Suite 317. Students can also pick up their mailbox key in the Mail Center.

MOVE-IN

Can a resident move in early?
Students cannot move in early unless they are involved in a program which requires them to arrive on campus prior to move in weekend. Individual requests to move in early cannot be accommodated.

MEAL PLANS

Lincoln Park Meal Plans are provided through the Lincoln Park Student Center. Please visit their website for more information: http://studentcenter.depaul.edu/MealPlans/MealPlans.html.

UCC
How do students change their UCC Agreement length?
If a student initially signs-up for an Academic Agreement, they can extend their Agreement to an Annual Agreement to include the summer term as long as they complete the change 60 days prior to the start of summer term as space permits.

Is parking available at the UCC?
There are many parking lots (surface and garage) around the UCC, but students must work with those companies directly to secure spaces or permits.

University Center Meal Plan:
Students who live in suite style units are required to have a meal plan because they do not have a kitchen in their unit. Those students living in apartments are not required to have a meal plan, but can still purchase a meal plan if they desire. For more information about dining at UCC, please visit the Dining Center website at: http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMW/UnivCenterChicago/MealPlans/.

Can I use my UCC Meal Plan at the Lincoln Park or Loop Student Centers?
The UCC meal plan can only be used at the UCC Dining Center. A commuter meal plan (or any other meal plan) can be purchased to be used for the DePaul campuses by contacting the DePaul University Student Center. Their website is: http://studentcenter.depaul.edu/MealPlans/MealPlans.html