Frequently asked questions
- New Students
- Arriving/Departing
- Current/Continuing Students
- I am a current PLU student. When do I apply for housing for the following year?
- I am currently attending PLU but do not live on-campus. How do I apply?
- Can I switch halls / rooms or apply for a single-room for Spring semester?
- I am having a roommate conflict. What resources are available?
- My roommate has / is moving out. Will I get a new roommate or can I keep my room as a single?
- If I am assigned a new roommate in the middle of the year how much notice will I receive?
New Students
When will I find out my roommate assignment?
In early August all students will be sent their roommate’s name and contact information number, along with a welcome packet of other valuable on-campus information. We strongly encourage all students to contact their roommate before arriving to campus.
I am a new student beginning in J-Term or Spring. When will I find out who my roommate will be?
You will receive a confirmation letter from the Office of Residential Life within two-three weeks of their application being submitted. Students who return applications prior to December 15th will receive notification of hall and roommate assignment in late December. Students who return applications after December 15th will receive their hall and roommate assignment as soon as it is processed.
Can new students request specific roommates?
Yes. Roommate requests must be mutual and will be honored only if both students are assigned to the same hall. Please note that by submitting a specific roommate request, does not increase one’s chances of being assigned to a different hall. Requests must be received by July 1st. To request a specific roommate, either list the student’s name on your new student housing application or send a written request with the following information to the Office of Residential Life * Your Name and PLU ID Number * Your requested roommate’s name (please use only official names) * Indicate that you are a freshmen or transfer beginning in Fall 2009.
Can I see my room before I arrive?
New students are not given their room numbers before they move in, so it may not be possible to see your specific room. We allow students to see rooms in the halls they are assigned to, if circumstances permit. If you wish to see a room within your residence hall before moving in, please contact Residential Life to make an appointment for you to do so. Due to complex training schedule, residence hall rooms will not be shown after August 15th.
Arriving/Departing
How do I check into my hall?
If you are moving in during Fall, J-Term, or Spring openings, you can go directly to your hall’s front desk. Your RA/CA will assist you with the check-in process. If you are moving in during a non-official opening time, you will need to make prior arrangements. Contact your Resident Director to schedule a check-in appointment, or to receive instructions on how best to accomplish this.
Are there items I cannot bring with me?
Due to fire codes, energy conservation, and creating a safe community for all, there are items that are not permitted on-campus and/or in the Residence Halls. Please refer to the Housing Guide and PLU Student Handbook for a complete list of prohibited items and policies.
I want to bring my own furniture. Is this permitted, and can I remove PLU furniture from my room?
Students are permitted to bring their own furniture, with the exception of lofts. However, all University provided furniture must remain in room. Residents will be charged for any furniture missing from the room when they check-out. University loft-kits are available free of charge for check-out from hall staff.
Are pets allowed in the residence halls?
No pets except fish are allowed in the residence halls. Fish must be kept in a tank less than 25 gallons.
Current/Continuing Students
I am a current PLU student. When do I apply for housing for the following year?
Students wishing to apply for South Hall for the upcoming academic year, can do so beginning in mid-January; Applications are due in mid-February. Students applying for traditional hall housing (all halls except South Hall) for the upcoming academic year, do so at the Housing Sign-Up Process that takes place in March or April.
I am currently attending PLU but do not live on-campus. How do I apply?
Off-campus students can apply for housing at anytime at the Office of Residential Life. Students living off-campus in the Fall who desire J-Term or Spring housing can apply to Residential Life in November.
Can I switch halls / rooms or apply for a single-room for Spring semester?
Current on-campus residents wishing to switch halls for the Spring semester can do so at the Housing Sign-Up Process that takes place in November.
I am having a roommate conflict. What resources are available?
The first step in working to resolve the conflict is by talking with your Resident Assistant (RA) / Community Assistant (CA). RAs/CAs are trained to assist you with mediating the conflict. Another resource is your Resident Director (RD). More information about the roommate mediation process is available on the roommate section of this Residential Life webpage.
My roommate has / is moving out. Will I get a new roommate or can I keep my room as a single?
Students living in a double (or triple) room, but who have not contracted to keep it as a single room, may be assigned a roommate at anytime during the year. Students in a double room without a roommate can apply to keep it as a single, but there are no guarantees due to varying housing needs.
If I am assigned a new roommate in the middle of the year how much notice will I receive?
Residential Life attempts to give current students as much notice as possible. The minimum amount of time a current student will receive is 24-hours notice . Students living in a double (or triple) room without a roommate should always keep at least one side of the room available (desk, dresser, closet, bed, etc.) in case a new roommate is assigned.