Housing and Residential Education
www.unco.edu/housing
Who are we:
Student housing at UNC is known as the Department of Housing and Residential Education and provides housing for more than 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students in traditional residence halls, apartments and University owned houses.
At the core of what we do:
We offer services and programs that assist student in their transition to UNC, support their academic success and facilitate the development of life-long friendships. Students are encouraged to participate in activities, programs and leadership opportunities provided by staff and the Residence Hall Association. Numerous employment opportunities are also available to students within the residence halls.
Residence hall facilities:
Residence halls and apartments are located on Central and West Campus. The Central Campus residence halls are located on a beautiful, tree-lined area and include Belford, Gordon, Brown, Lujan, Dickeson, Bond, Hansen-Willis, Sabin, Snyder, Wiebking and Wilson halls. These halls house between 28 and 280 students. West Campus residence halls are located west of the University Center and house between 330 and 542 students per hall. These buildings include Harrison, Lawrenson, Turner, North and South halls.
Living on campus is part of the learning experience:
Many students enjoy the opportunity to live on theme floors. Interest-Based Communities include: Ubuntu, Pet Friendly, Spectrum, Women's Community, Transfer Community, First Generation and Leadership. The Academic-Based Communities include: Biology, Honors, Pre-Nursing, Cumbres, Monfort College of Business, Elementary Education, Sustainability, and Performing & Visual Arts. These floors offer programs, activities and experiences centered around the respective theme.
Services:
Each residence hall is served by a twenty-four hour, staffed, customer service desk. In addition, professional and student staffs live in the halls and are available for assistance and support. Centrally located dining facilities are located on both sides of campus and provide air-conditioned dining as well as the convenience of Gourmet To Go and Bear On The Run take-out meals. Laundry facilities, study lounges, game rooms and television lobbies are also available for student use.
Accommodations:
Residence halls and apartments on both sides of campus are available for students with disabilities and include numerous accommodations and helpful features. Housing and Residential Education staff are interested in working with any student to review accommodations to ensure rooms and apartments are ready prior to arrival. Please contact Housing and Residential Education as early as possible to ensure timely planning and preparation of a room or apartment.
Apartment Life at Arlington Park Student Apartments and University Apartments:
Arlington Park Student Apartments are located 1 block east of West Campus and provide housing to all students. UNC students are welcome to apply for housing in one of 3 options, 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom lofts, 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartments or 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartments. Each apartment contains a full kitchen with stove, refrigerator with ice maker, garbage disposal, dishwasher and microwave. 4 bedroom & 2 bedroom / 2 bath units have private washer & dryer in each unit; 2 bedroom lofts have free washer & dryer access located in the building. Each bedroom is private with individual locks. All apartments are furnished with a bed, dresser, computer desk and desk chair, couch, chair coffee and end table and breakfast bar with bar stools. All utilities are included. Additional amenities include a fitness center, game room with large screen TV and free WIFI in the courtyards and community room.
The University Apartment complex is a five-minute walk from Central Campus and provides housing to all students. Students and students with families are welcome to apply for housing in these two-bedroom, furnished and unfurnished apartments. Rent includes cable television, high-speed internet, gas, local phone services, electric, water, sewer and trash services. Long distance telephone service is to be paid for by the resident. Additional amenities include free on-site laundry facility, playground, fitness room, and a community center with a large screen television.
University Owned Houses:
There are 5 University Owned Houses available for all students. Three of the houses are located near Central Campus and two are located near West Campus. Each house is fully furnished with couches, chairs, desks, and standard twin beds as well as spacious dining areas and full-size kitchens. Each kitchen is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and range. Cable TV, local telephone service, free laundry, wireless high-speed internet service, 24-hour on call maintenance, and UNCPD security is available at each of the houses.
Visit the Housing and Residential Education web site for detailed descriptions and floor plans as well as answers to commonly asked questions at www.unco.edu/housing.