First Years
First Years
Welcome New Profs
We’re excited you’re here! Your first year at the University is an exciting time, and your on-campus living experience will be an important part of the transition. We look forward to working with you to help make Rowan University your home away from home. At Rowan, first-year and sophomores typically live on campus and are subject to the Mandatory Housing Policy. You quickly discover that your residence hall is more than just a place to study and sleep. Residence halls provide a wide array of co-curricular programs to extend learning beyond the classroom as well as many social, cultural, and recreational activities. Resident Assistants will play an important part in this, as they are there to support your overall success in the residence hall.
Steps to communicate your Housing Intention:
- Apply for Housing or Request a Housing Waiver (using our Zip Code List to verify)
- Select or search for a roommate (The deadline to roommate match for Fall 2026 is June 1, 2026)
- Accept or decline your roommate match
- Wait for your housing assignment notification
- Sign your housing contract!
- Select your meal plan when the application is available.
Where Will I Live?
First-year students are housed in one of seven residence halls on campus. Residence halls primarily have double occupancy rooms. Singles are available but on a very limited basis. In residence halls, students share common bathrooms in their suite or hall. All residence halls house students of multiple genders. Students in traditional residence halls may choose roommates of the same gender. In addition, every residence hall has a common lounge, and most halls provide additional recreational spaces.
All spaces are fully furnished with an extra-long twin bed, dresser, desk, and closet or wardrobe for each student. Most rooms are carpeted. Non-carpeted rooms may be requested on a space-available basis. Air-conditioning is standard in Holly Pointe Commons. Traditional residence halls are not air-conditioned. Internet and cable TV services are included in all housing options.
You are unable to state a preference or choose what building you would like to live in. You will be randomly assigned a space and receive notification through email over the summer. You will also get the name and contact information of your roommate and others in your suite area, if applicable.
LLC's
Living-Learning Communities, commonly referred to as LLCs, are communities developed to enhance students’ residential experience. Named a high-impact practice by the Association of American Colleges & Universities, LLCs transcend the learning experience in the classroom to a learning experience in the residential community. They are created to bring students together with shared interests, passions, and academic goals with a group of students who share your living space.
To learn more, check out our page here!
Housing Accommodations
If you have a mental or physical condition that requires a specific housing need, please register with the Office of Accessibility Services. Accommodation requests submitted after the posted deadline will be filled in the order in which they are received, on an "as available" basis. Please click the link or call for more information regarding the process and documentation required.
Office of Disability Resources - 856-256-4259
Accommodation requests will be filled based on availability.
Budget Considerations
Rowan University offers housing options in our traditional residence halls as well as our newest residence hall Holly Pointe Commons. When completing the housing application, students have the opportunity to indicate the importance of affordability in making their room assignments. Keep in mind that Holly Pointe Commons has amenities such as air conditioning that result in a higher cost compared to the Traditional Residence Halls. You should discuss your budget and review your financial aid resources carefully when considering how to answer questions in the housing application.
