Housing

We’re thrilled to welcome transfer and graduate students to our residence halls! If you’re a student looking to build friendships and engage in the campus community quickly, consider living on campus. The experiences and knowledge that you bring from your former institution are valuable and will enrich our campus culture.

We can’t wait to see all the new experiences and learning opportunities that the residence halls have in store for you as you join our community!

View Residence Hall and Apartment Information

Living off-campus can be fun and exciting, and we’re here to help you with all of your off-campus needs. We want you to have an extraordinary and successful off-campus living experience.

If you’ve been approved to live off-campus, here’s a handy Off-Campus Resource Guide (PDF) to help you consider where to live.

Preparing to Move In

Now that you’ve found your new apartment or house, moving in is accompanied by many different responsibilities you didn’t have before. So, what’s next? Here are some steps to take that can help you experience a successful move:

1. Schedule a date to pick up your keys: Ask your landlord to do a walk-through before you move your furniture into the unit.
2. Set up utilities:
   • Utilities include gas, electricity, water/sewage, internet, etc.
   • Generally, the tenant will be responsible for arranging for utility connections. It’s best to contact companies at least two weeks before moving in. You may need the following to set up your utility account:
     • Rental address
     • Deposit fee
     • Proof of identity (license, student ID, military ID, etc.)
     • Either your Social Security Number or a passport
3. Reserve a moving truck or friends to help you move: Reserve a moving truck well in advance so you’re ready to go on move-in day.
4. Buy renters insurance: Renters insurance is a must-have, inexpensive, and offers benefits to students. Make certain your policy takes effect the day you get your keys and move in.
5. Visit Transportation Services: Learn more about the shuttle program, buy a parking permit, or purchase a bus pass.
6. Do a fire safety check: Ask your landlord to provide the following if they aren’t already present in the unit:
   • A fire extinguisher for each floor of the rental unit.
   • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be installed on each floor and in each bedroom. A combined 2-in-1 device is less expensive and commonly available.

You can also visit the Tenant Resource Center to learn about your rights in Dane County, where Edgewood University resides.

Students who are admitted to Edgewood University can complete an online application through the admissions portal. Returning students should visit Edgewood Express for more information on when to begin filling out your housing application for the next academic year. Questions may be directed to residencelife@edgewood.edu

There are three residence halls open to first-time students:

• Stevie Hall (double rooms)
• Regina West Hall (single rooms)
• Regina East Hall (primarily double rooms)

See the residence hall page for more details.

Please see individual housing rates. Most halls include a base meal plan.

Yes, Edgewood University has a 2-year residency requirement. The reason we require this is to enrich your college experience and strengthen the sense of community for all on-campus students. Studies have shown that the first 2 years of college are a critical time for you to develop academic and social networks to help you succeed in your studies and remain motivated.

Student Life works to create a supportive and positive campus environment that helps you stay engaged and learn better. This is especially important for freshmen and sophomores who are just beginning their academic journey.

If you are under 21 and attending Edgewood University, you’ll need to live on campus for your first 2 academic years. However, if you prefer, you can choose to live with a family member or legal guardian who is over 25 and lives within a reasonable commuting distance.

If you enroll in and move into the dorms during your first year at college, you’ll be contractually obligated to stay for 2 years. However, there are some exceptions to this policy. If you have children, live in a domestic partnership, are a veteran, or aren’t a full-time student, you aren’t required to stay for 2 years. Additionally, if you study abroad, this can be considered as fulfilling the residency requirement.

As soon as you have decided that Edgewood University is one of your top college choices, we recommend that you submit a housing application. While there is no deadline, Edgewood University assigns rooms in June based on the original submission date of the housing application, so an earlier application date is always preferred.

No. You can submit your housing application—just in case—before you decide on Edgewood University. If you decide not to attend Edgewood University, you may cancel your housing application. Please notify your admissions counselor of your application withdrawal by emailing admissions@edgewood.edu

No, we don’t require a housing deposit from incoming first-time students, transfer students, current students, or returning residents.

Semester room and board (meals) charges are included on your Edgewood University bill, which you can access on Edgewood Express.

Returning residents can start the process of selecting their own on-campus housing in late February for the following academic year. The process forms and information can be found on the Edgewood Express Housing Home Page.

Edgewood University Residence Life recognizes the benefits of pets in a student’s day to day wellbeing. That is why we have the following graphic to help explain the different ways we allow pets to live with residents on campus. In general, without some type of prior approval, the only animals students are allowed to keep in their rooms are fish.