Apply for Housing

Welcome to the 2023-2024 Housing Application webpage! We are so excited that you will be joining the Norse Residential Community for Fall 2023. This webpage containes information related to applying to live on-campus for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Fall 2023 Housing Application Timeline (Updated)

December 1, 2022 - Fall 2023 Housing Application Opens for all Current and Incoming Students
January 12, 2023 to January 27, 2023 - Same Room/Retainer Selection (Extended)
January 17, 2023 to January 20, 2023 - Housing Renewal Tabling in the Student Union 11am - 1pm
January 27, 2023 - Same Room/Retainer Selection Closes at 5pm
February 1, 2023 - Room Selection Opens for New Incoming First-Year and Transfer Students
July 1, 2023 - Room selection portal closes for all students (Housing Cancellation Fee 50%) and Auto Assignment Begins
July 12, 2023 (approx.) - Fall 2023 Tuition, Room, and Board charges applied to Student Account
August 1, 2023 - Housing Cancellation Fee 75%
August 17, 2023 - University Housing Move-In Day

Application Instructions

For students to complete their housing applications, they will need to complete the following forms:

Housing Contract: Students will sign the housing contract confirming their commitment to on-campus housing for next year.
- For all Fall 2023 New/Incoming Transfer NKU Students: In order to gain access to the housing contract, students need to have accepted and confirmed their attendance to NKU. This is in order to receive your NKU Credentials (email, student ID number, etc). This process can take up to a week or more once you have confirmed your attendance to NKU.
Update Personal Information for Roommate Preferences: Information the student will fill out about their demographic and personal information for future roommates to select.

Students can find the housing application by going to the Housing Tile via their myNKU or by going to the Housing Portal. All housing information is in the housing portal.

Instructions on how to complete the housing application and video help can be found in the housing portal.

Academic Year Residence Halls 2023-2024

First-Year Residence Halls	Upper-Division Residence Halls
Kentucky Hall Commonwealth Hall Callahan Hall* New Residence Hall	University Suites* Norse Hall*

*Only buildings open during the Winter 2023 break period.

Housing Renewal Events

If you are a current resident with us, University Housing will be hosting two Housing Renewal Events on Janaury 26, 2023 and February 15, 2023. Times and locations will be released when they are available.

During the Housing Renewal Events, current residents will have the opportunity to view all Upper Division options for the next academic year in University Suistes and Norse Hall. You will not want to miss out on these opportunities to view where you will be living next year!

Housing Eligibility

In order to qualify for University Housing, on-campus residential students must meet the following conditions:

Residential students must be enrolled in at least 6-credit hours or more.
Residential students must pay the entirety of their university balance prior to moving into the residence halls for the Fall (August 17, 2023) and spring semesters or be enrolled in the University Installment Plan and make the scheduled payments per the Installment Plan agreement.

Students who qualify for financial aid can apply their financial aid to housing fees after tuition payments have been satisfied. Student and/oir their parents/legal guardians will be responsible for the remainder of the university balance prior to moving into the residence hall assignment.

First-Year Residency Requirement

All first-year students who live outside of the exempt area and do not live with their parent or legal guardian and are under the age of 21 years by September 1 of the academic year are required to live in University Housing for their first academic year. Students who are married, divorced, or widowed; who have parental custodial responsibilities; who have served 6-months in the armed forces; who are enrolled in fewer than 6 credit hours (part-time status); or who are attending a university learning center are also exempt from this residency requirement. The full Housing first-year residency requirement can be read on the First-Year Residency Requirement webpage and on the NKU University policy website.

Room Selection Process

Residential students will have the opportunity to select their own roommates and room spaces. Below are important dates to remember for the room selection process.

January 12, 2023 to January 27, 2023 - Current University Suites and Norse Hall residents have the opportunity to indicate on their housing application if they want to stay in their same room space for the next academic year.
- Important Information: Residents who were impacted by the flooding issues in University Suites and Norse Hall and cancelled their Spring 2023 Housing and wish to retain their Norse or University Suites Room for Fall 2023, their request will be honored.
February 1, 2023 - Room selection portal opens for all new incoming first-year and transfer students
July 1, 2023 - Room selection portal closes for all students. All housing assignments will be assigned based on their housing preferences and availabilty.

You now have the chance to search for your next set of roommates. If you do not have a roommate but want to live with someone similar, we recommend requesting one under Roommate and Room Selection. There are a few steps you need to complete:

Complete the Fall 2023 New Student or Returner Application.
In your Housing Portal, go to My Info and Roommate Profile and click on My Info. Ensure you are in the Fall 2023 term at the top of your page.
Fill out any information you feel comfortable answering. (The more you answer, the more you may have in common with someone else)
Go to Roommate and Room Selection and click on Select Roommates.
Ensure you are in the Fall 2023 term at the top of your page.
Once you click on Search for Roommate, you will be able to request someone. The more things you filter, the more condensed your search will be.

Univeristy Housing Contract Updates 2023-2024

Winter Break 2023 Information

During the winter break period, students living in Norse Hall, Callahan Hall, and University Suites will be allowed to stay on-campus during the winter break period. Students living in Norse Hall and University Suites will be required to pay an additional fee for staying on campus during the winter break period. Winter Break fees will be determined by the NKU Board of Regents and communicated to students upon approval.

All other students will need to vacate their residence hall space and make alternate arrangements during the winter break period.

Norse Hall Singles

Based on feedback from students, University Housing will be converting the Norse Hall A bedrooms into single occupancy rooms starting with the 2023-2024 academic year. This will mean that the Norse Hall A bedroom single will have a new single room rate. Housing room rates are subject to approval by the NKU Board of Regents.

Renters Insurance Requirement

Residents will be required to show proof of renter's insurance in order to live on-campus. NKU has a partnership with GradGuard where residential students can purchase renter's insurance at a low cost.

Housing Contract Cancellation Information

Below is the cancellation information for the University Housing Contract 2023-2024. Students signing the University Housing Contract are signing for the entire Academic Year 2023-2024.

Additional Housing Fees

University Housing will be adding additional fees pending NKY Board of Regents approval.

Residence Hall Association Fee - $25
Living Learning Community Fee – $25

Cancellation Date	Resident Financial Responsibility	Meal Plan Credit
Academic year cancellations between July 1, 2023, and July 31, 2023	Resident is responsible for 50% of fall semester housing fees
Academic year cancellations between August 1, 2023, and August 17, 2023	Resident is responsible for 75% of fall semester housing fees
Academic year cancellations between August 17, 2023 and October 31, 2023	Resident is responsible for 100% of fall semester housing fees	Resident will receive prorated meal plan credit through November 1
Academic year cancellations between November 1, 2023, and November 30, 2023	Resident is responsible for 100% of fall semester housing fees AND 25% of spring semester housing fees (if enrolled for spring semester classes)	Resident will receive prorated meal plan credit through November 1
Academic year cancellations between December 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023	Resident is responsible for 100% of fall semester housing fees AND 50% of spring semester housing fees (if enrolled for spring semester classes)	Resident will receive prorated meal plan credit through November 1
Spring semester cancellations between January 1, 2024, and January 7, 2024	Resident is responsible for 75% of spring semester housing fees	Resident will receive prorated meal plan credit through March 1
Spring semester cancellations January 8, 2024, and thereafter	Resident is responsible for 100% of spring semester housing fees	Resident will receive prorated meal plan credit through March 1 for cancellations prior to March 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Do first-year residence halls have single rooms available?

Yes! Single spaces can be found in Callahan Hall and Kentucky Hall - Cumberland.

Do transfer students qualify for upper-division housing?

Transfer students who meet the threshold for sophomore standing and above qualify for upper-division housing. Transfer students who have less than 24 credits are still considered first-year transfer students and will qualify for first-year housing.

Are students required to have a meal plan?

Yes, all students living on-campus are required to have a meal plan. Meal plan options can be found by going to the NKU Campus Dining webpage.

Are first-year students required to live on-campus?

Yes, all first-year students are required to live on-campus unless they meet the exemption criteria, which can be found on the First-Year Residency Requirement webpage.

Can my financial aid help pay for housing and dining fees?

Yes; however, financial aid will be applied to university tuition and fees before housing and dining costs. Students whose financial aid does not cover their entire student balance are responsible for paying these costs prior to moving into the residence halls.

Are pets allowed on-campus?

At this time, only approved Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and Service Animals are allowed on-campus. Students can visit the Student Accessibility Services webpage for more information regarding ESA and Service Animal requests.

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