Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What are the advantages of living in a residence hall?
A: Some of the advantages are convenience, cost, community, and safety. Living in a residence hall provides a great avenue for personal and educational growth. Students living in residence hall communities are more likely to attain academic success. Students will have the opportunity to become involved in hall government, as well as organized social and educational activities. On-campus living also provides convenient walking distance to early morning classes.

Q: Are rooms hard to get?
A: Spaces are routinely available in the residence halls, but assignments are determined by the date the housing deposit and application are received. The earlier the housing materials are completed and returned, the better the chance of receiving your requested assignment.

Q: May I choose a roommate?
A: We will make every effort to place friends together. Roommate requests must be mutual, and will be honored on a space-available basis. If possible, housing applications should be submitted together or around the same time. We honor roommate preferences before residence hall preferences, so both persons should request the same residence hall.

Q: If the person I want to live with has not yet been admitted, may I still request that person as a roommate?
A: Yes. If the request is mutual, every effort will be made to honor the request; however, there is no guarantee.

Q: How are rooms and roommates assigned?
A: If a specific roommate is not requested, you will be assigned a roommate based upon your housing deposit date and the information you provided on your application. Students may not request to live with someone of a specific race or nationality. Living with students from different backgrounds complements the classroom education. Residence hall assignments are consistent with the University’s commitment to a stated policy of nondiscrimination.

Q: Are singles rooms available?
A: Currently, no. However, they may be offered if there is space after the beginning of Semester I. In general, singles requested by returning students will be honored before new students. Ranking is based on the date of the housing deposit. The cost for a single space is an additional $800 per semester.

Q: What are my chances of being assigned to Central Hall?
A: Because of high demand, Central Hall - the University’s newest residence hall - will have few openings for incoming students.

Q: What is the Honors and Scholars Theme Floor?
A: The Honors and Scholars Floor is a self-directed student community on the fourth floor of Central Hall. Residents must have a 3.2 g.p.a. and be involved in community service and leadership positions on campus. The floor provides programming and events for the floor and campus. For an application for the Honors and Scholars floor, contact the Residence Life Office.

Q: Which residence hall has access to the internet?
A: All residence halls have in-room access to the internet.

Q: Which residence hall has air conditioning?
A: All residence halls individualized controls for both heating and air-conditioning

Q: Which residence halls have rooms that are accessible for disabled students?
A: Cory Bretz Hall and New Hall.

Q: When will I know my housing assignment?
A: Housing assignments will be mailed to your home address in July. This mailing will include your roommate’s name, address and arrival information. In addition, your residence hall assignment and meal plan option will be included in the mailing; however, you will not receive your room assignment until the residence halls open for move-in.

Q: What if I do not like my residence hall or roommate assignment?
A: We regret that we are unable to accept requests for change of assignment after July 24. However, housing adjustment requests may be made by contacting your residence hall staff after September 1.

Q: Can you give me my roommate’s home telephone number?
A: Sorry, we cannot. Home phone numbers are occasionally unlisted, and the University has no way of knowing this information. You will find your roommate’s home address in the July mailing. Contact your roommate by mail and include your phone number.

Q: What should I bring to campus?
A: We’ve created some helpful lists for you in the What to Bring section.

Q: Should I purchase renter’s insurance before arriving on campus?
A: The University is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables, damages to property, or injuries on the premises. Students are encouraged to purchase renter’s insurance or make arrangements with an insurance company to insure coverage of personal belongings.

Q: What are the dimensions of my room?
A: Room sizes vary greatly from hall to hall and even within individual halls. A common room size is 17’ x 9’ or slightly smaller. Since room assignments are not fixed and could change before you arrive, it is difficult to give exact room dimensions. If you choose to bring carpet, it is recommended that you wait to cut it until you move in.

Q: How long are the beds?
A: You will need extra-long twin sheets (80" x 36"), which are available at retail stores.

Q: Can students have/build lofts in their Residence Hall rooms?
A: Lofts are not permitted in the Residence Halls at the University of Indianapolis. Anything that is built to raise the height of the bed may be no higher than 3 feet.

Q: Should I bring a telephone? How does the phone system work?
A: Yes. You will need to bring your own telephone and answering machine. Telephone service includes on-campus calling, free local calls, and call waiting. To access numbers off-campus, you will need to dial 9, and a calling card will be needed to make long distance calls.

Q: Where do I get other information on residence life?
A: If you have any questions concerning housing, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Residence Life at (317) 788-3530 or reslife@uindy.edu.

Q: Will the Residence Halls be open during vacation breaks?
A: Yes, for an additional charge. Meal service is not available during breaks. If you need break housing (Thanksgiving, Christmas or Spring Break),you will need to sign up and pay prior to the start of break in the Office of Residence Life. The cost will be posted in your hall prior to break.

Q: What if I need to arrive before the scheduled move-in day?
A: Only those listed on a roster submitted by a coach or from a University sponsor will be permitted to move in early. In addition,
only those students with a hall assignment for the Fall term, will be permitted to stay in the halls before the Residence Halls open.

Q: What address should I use to send mail to my student?
A: Each student who lives in the Residential facilities will be issued a campus box. To send mail to your student, use the following address:

Student's Name (include middle initial)
University of Indianapolis
1400 E. Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227