Reapplication + Room Selection
Welcome back home
We look forward to welcoming you back to campus next year. As a returning student, you have the opportunity to select your own room for the coming year. Included below is an overview of the Reapplication + Room Selection Process for the 2020-2021 academic year. There are a number of new features for the 2020-2021 Academic year. From the new Residential Programming and Support Model, to the opening of Francis Hall, our first new Residence Hall since 2013, this promises to be an exciting year! We are also excited to announce that based on projections, we do not anticipate needing to employ a Deferred Housing List for Juniors and Seniors who apply.
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Important Dates Fall 2020
Jan 27 | Info Sessions begin
Feb 03 | Application + Prepayment Forms available
Feb 05 | Request for Exemption Priority Deadline
Feb 03 | Application + Prepayment Forms available
Feb 05 | Request for Exemption Priority Deadline
Feb 10 | UPCATs 3:30PM - 7PM
Feb 11 | Application + Prepayment (or waiver) due by 12PM
Feb 14 | Lottery Numbers published
Feb 20-21 | Room Selection - Upperclass Students
Feb 24-Feb 28 | Room Selection - Current First-Year Students
Feb 11 | Application + Prepayment (or waiver) due by 12PM
Feb 14 | Lottery Numbers published
Feb 20-21 | Room Selection - Upperclass Students
Feb 24-Feb 28 | Room Selection - Current First-Year Students
Please contact our office if you have any questions
Residence Life offers Information Sessions to help you understand the Reapplication and Room Selection Process. During these Information Sessions, you'll learn everything you need to know about the process and have an opportunity to ask any questions you might have.
| Info Session | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, January 27 | 4:10 PM |
Cuneo Hall 210 |
| 2 | Tuesday, January 28 | 5:00 PM |
Damen Student Center Cinema |
| 3 | Wednesday, January 29 | 10:00 AM |
Damen Student Center Cinema |
| 4 | Wednesday, January 29 | 2:00 PM |
Damen Student Center Cinema |
| 5 | Thursday, January 30 | 4:00 PM |
Damen Student Center Cinema |
| 6 | Friday, January 31 | 11:00 AM |
Damen Student Center Cinema |
Questions? Stop by or call our office in Simpson Hall.
The Department of Residence Life is excited to announce a new residential programming and support model for our residence halls for the 2020-2021 academic year. This model will align housing styles and programmatic support into cohorts by academic year. The major change for Reapplication and Room Selection will be the buildings available to Second Year Students and to Juniors and Seniors.
As a residential campus committed to the education of the whole person, the residential experience is considered an integral part of a student’s education and The Loyola Experience. Research over the past 40 years demonstrates a more productive and more satisfying experience for students who reside in university residence halls than those who live off-campus.
All full-time First-Year and Second-Year students are required to live in Loyola University Chicago Residence Life housing and purchase a meal plan.
If you do not wish to live on-campus and believe that you qualify for an exemption, you must submit your request by February 5, 2020 to give our staff time to review your request prior to the application deadline. Requests for Release from the Meal Plan Requirement may be submitted after Room Selection and prior to the start of the fall term.
Questions? Stop by or call our office in Simpson Hall.
In order to participate in Room Selection, you must submit your Application and $500.00 Prepayment by February 11, 2020 at 12PM (noon). If you are financially unable to submit a prepayment, you may request a Prepayment Waiver (please see below).
Application/Contract
The application/contract will be available on the Residence Life Portal in LOCUS beginning on February 3, 2020 (the application will launch mid-day). Read the application and contract carefully and be sure to complete all steps.
Prepayment
The Prepayment confirms your intent to live on campus. Prepayments must be submitted through the link provided on the Residence Life Portal in LOCUS. Your Application must be submitted before the Prepayment.
Do NOT use the tuition lockbox to submit your prepayment.
Student must sign-in to access the prepayment link.
Prepayments only apply to fall housing charges, which will be reflected on July eBills.
Prepayment Waiver Request
Prepayment Waiver Requests may be submitted through the Residence Life Portal in LOCUS beginning on February 3, 2020. Your Application must be submitted before your Prepayment Waiver Request.
Please note that approval of waivers is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) listed on your FAFSA. Not all waivers are granted; if you submit your request by the deadline and it is denied, you may still be permitted to participate in Room Selection provided that you pay the prepayment as instructed. If you submit a prepayment and are later approved for a waiver, your prepayment will not be refunded; it will be applied as a credit to your fall housing charges on your July eBill.
Questions? Stop by or call our office in Simpson Hall.
When submitting your application, you also agree to the terms of the Student Housing Agreement. The full contract can be reviewed within the application and is also available on our website. Included below is information to help you understand the terms of the contract.
This information is only intended as an overview; you are strongly encouraged to read the full contract before agreeing to the terms.
- Continuing students not enrolled as full-time students on or before July 1, 2020 for fall semester, or December 31, 2020 for spring semester may have their Student Housing Agreement canceled and their space reassigned.
- Except as otherwise provided by University policy, once the Student has checked in to his or her room, the Student is liable for the applicable room rate for the remainder of the academic year following check in, regardless of whether the Student remains in the residence halls for that period of time.
- In the event the Student is removed from the residence halls for student conduct and/or disciplinary reasons, the Student will remain fully responsible for all room and board charges and fees for the remainder of the academic year following removal.
Start your Room Selection process by matching roommates. Talk to your friends, roommates, and classmates to determine where you want to live and who you want to live with. We encourage you to come up with a few options in case you're unable to get your first choice. Large roommate groups may need to split up if a large enough apartment is not available at their selection time.
Roommate Groups
Roommate Groups work like a 'friend request', preferred roommate(s) must accept the request to form a group. Invitations/updates will be sent by email any time your roommate group changes. Please note that you will still need to share your roommate PIN with your group in case a large enough space is not available at the time of selection and you need to change the group.
Roommate PIN
When submitting your application, you'll be asked to create a Roommate PIN. You'll need to share this number with your preferred roommate(s) so that they can select a room on your behalf during Room Selection. If you forget your PIN, you may reset it from the Housing Application Portal in LOCUS.
Not sure who to live with?
Talk to students on your floor or in your classes to see if you'd like to live together. You may also go through Room Selection without any preferred roommates; select a room on your own and any empty space(s) will be filled by other student(s).
Not sure where to live?
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR LIVING OPTIONS We also encourage you to attend Upper Class Area Tours (UPCATs). See 'Upper Class Area Tours' above.
If you submit your application and prepayment (or waiver) by February 11, 2020 at 12PM (noon), you will be eligible for Room Selection. All eligible students will be issued a lottery number and selection time by the end of the day Friday, February 14, 2020 (typically by no later than 5PM).
Lottery numbers are randomly assigned to all eligible students.
Generally speaking, selection dates will be as follows:
- Current Upper Class Students | Feb 20-21
- Current First Year Students | Feb 25-28
Room Selection is completed through the Residence Life page in LOCUS.
Students with an active application can practice Room Selection using the link provided on their Application Status + Tools page.
Plan Ahead with your Roommate(s)
You should communicate with your preferred roommate(s) to determine who has the best lottery number. That student should then be designated to select on behalf of their roommate(s). This person will need to know the room/roommate options you've decided on as a group. They will also need to know the following information for all roommates being "pulled in" during Room Selection in case they need to make any changes:
- Last Name
- Loyola ID# (LID)
- Roommate PIN
- Meal Plan Preference
Students must submit their Application and Prepayment (or waiver) by the deadline to be eligible to take part in Room Selection, including being "pulled in" as a roommate.
Questions? Stop by or call our office in Simpson Hall.
Room assignments will be confirmed by Residence Life by late-March.
Any student who was ineligible or chose not to participate in Room Selection will be assigned by Residence Life Staff at the end of the Room Selection process. This includes Rising Second Year Students who do not have an approved exemption and have not applied for housing.
We look forward to having you live on campus for another exciting year. Be sure to communicate with your future roommate(s) about your goals and expectations for the coming year. You may also want to discuss who will be responsible for bringing shared items (if any) like TVs, microwaves, futons, etc.
Planning ahead will help you have an enjoyable living experience.
Review your Living Options to learn more about the options available to you.
You can get a closer look at our residence halls during Upper Class Area Tours (UPCATs). During UPCATs you'll be able to see building common areas and even some actual rooms. UPCATs is offered on Monday, February 10 from 3:30PM-7:00PM on the Lake Shore campus.
If you currently have a housing or meal plan accommodation on file with the Student Accessibility Center or would like to request an accommodation, please contact their office in early-January to ensure that your records and accommodation are up-to-date and on file prior to the Reapplication + Room Selection Process. Specific information regarding housing and meal plan accommodations is available here.
If you have specific questions regarding your accommodation or how it may affect your application/selection process, one of our Housing Assignments Coordinators would be happy to meet with you and answer your questions.
Please contact Melissa Bagdon or Clair McDonald to schedule an appointment.
Melissa Bagdon | mbagdon@LUC.edu
Clair McDonald | cmcdonald5@luc.edu
If you aren't sure about your plans for the coming academic year, Reapplication and Room Selection may seem daunting. The Housing Contract is for the entire Academic Year, so you want to be sure before you sign.
Below is an outline of the process to help you make the best decision for yourself.
Considering Study Abroad
| If you complete Reapplication on or before Feb 11 and decide to stay at Loyola
>You may participate in Room Selection even before making a final decision
| If you complete Reapplication on or before Feb 11 and decide to Study Abroad
>Submit a Request for Release and your contract will be canceled
>If you selected a room it will be reassigned to another student
>$500.00 Prepayment will be refunded
>We will contact you in fall regarding spring housing applications
>If you selected a room it will be reassigned to another student
>$500.00 Prepayment will be refunded
>We will contact you in fall regarding spring housing applications
| If you complete Reapplication after Feb 11 and decide to stay at Loyola
>You will be assigned by staff based on preferences and availability
| If you complete Reapplication after Feb 11 and decide to Study Abroad
>Submit a Request for Release and your contract will be canceled
>$500.00 Prepayment will be refunded
>We will contact you in fall regarding spring housing applications
| If you will be studying abroad in Spring 2021
>Follow the standard Reapplication and Room Selection Process
>In the fall, submit a Request for Release based on Study Abroad Status
>You will be released from the spring portion of your contract
| If you are under the Residency Requirement and know you will Study Abroad
>Submit a Request for Exemption based on Study Abroad Status
>We will contact you in fall while you are abroad regarding spring housing applications
Considering Transfer
| If you complete Reapplication on or before Feb 11 and decide to stay at Loyola
>You may participate in Room Selection even before making a final decision
| If you complete Reapplication on or before Feb 11 and decide to leave Loyola
>Submit a Request for Release and your contract will be canceled
>If you selected a room it will be reassigned to another student
>Forfeit full $500.00 Prepayment
>If you selected a room it will be reassigned to another student
>Forfeit full $500.00 Prepayment
| If you complete Reapplication after Feb 11 and decide to stay at Loyola
>You will be assigned by staff based on preferences and availability
| If you complete Reapplication after Feb 11 and decide to leave Loyola
>Submit a Request for Release and your contract will be canceled
>Forfeit full $500.00 Prepayment
Considering Living Off-Campus (Junior/Senior/Graduate Students)
You are not required to live on-campus, however, the Housing Contract is a legally binding agreement and signing the Housing Contract is similar to signing a lease.
Once you have signed the Housing Contract...
...you will not be released if you later decide to live off-campus.
...you will not be released if you are unhappy with your room assignment.
...you will not be released if you also sign a lease off-campus.
The complete terms of the Housing Contract are available on our website.
You should explore all of your housing options before making a final decision.
Juniors/Seniors who move off-campus
must complete an Off-Campus Living Seminar.
Additional information will be provided to affected students after February 15.
Considering an Exemption (Current First Year Students)
Requests for Exemption must be submitted and reviewed prior to signing the Housing Contract. If you wish to pursue an exemption, do not submit an application/contract until you have received a decision from our office regarding your Request for Exemption.
Requests for Exemption submitted in addition to or after a Housing application/contract will be considered a Request for Release, which has different requirements.
Please refer to 'Residency Requirement and Exemption' above.
Questions? Stop by or call our office in Simpson Hall.
If you've applied to be an RA please review the following information to help decide what steps you should take in the Reapplication + Room Selection Process.
| If you are not under the Residency Requirement for the coming academic year...
...and you wish to live on-campus if you're not hired as an RA
Apply by the deadline to participate in Room Selection
We'll change your room if you're selected for the RA position
...and you do not wish to live on-campus if you're not hired as an RADo not apply for housing at this time
You'll sign your housing contract if you're selected for the RA position
| If you are under the Residency Requirement for coming academic year...
...and you wish to live on-campus if you're not hired as an RA
Apply by the deadline to participate in Room Selection
We'll change your room if you're selected for the RA position
...and you do not wish to live on-campus if you're not hired as an RA
Submit a Request for Exemption (Priority Review Deadline: Feb 5)
You'll sign your housing contract if you're selected for the RA position
Please contact our office if you have any questions.
We wish you luck in the RA Application Process.
Need help? Ask your RA or contact our office.
