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Applying for Housing

Welcome Home, Knights!

Incoming Students

 Please read the following information carefully so you are prepared to fill out the mandatory housing application.

First-time freshmen are assigned to a quad unit during their first year on campus.

Submitting Your Application

Hurry - Limited Rooms are available during this extended open period!
 
Due to the overwhelming demand, four-bedroom units are unavailable.   There are 2-bedroom units still available so act fast by submitting your application today.  Applicants will be notified of acceptance into housing and scheduled move-in time and date by August 5.

 

You will be able to access the housing application via the link above.  You must complete all sections that apply to you.

 

Changes to the application may not be made online after submission. If changes need to be made after submitting the application, please email the requested change to Housing@suno.edu.

 

Move-In for First-Year Students is August 13.
 
Move-In for Second-Year and Above Students is August 15.

 

Internet & Cable Fee = $50.00 (every semester) 

 

Note: The housing fee ($450), non-refundable, is immediately due with the application.  .

As it pertains to payment, the Cashiers office will be open to receive housing deposits in person and over the phone for those students who cannot make it to campus. If you have any questions regarding this, please make sure you contact bursar@suno.edu or contact the Cashiers Office at (504) 286-5322.

Housing assignments will be shared to students via official suno email no later than August 5th.  For additional information feel free to connect with us via email at housing@suno.edu.

Transfer students who have been admitted and desire to live on campus should complete the mandatory online housing application. (Verify with the Office of Financial Aid your award package).

Room Assignments

Please understand that all housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis once your online application has been received. We will do everything we can to grant your first choice and preferences; however, we cannot guarantee that requests will be accommodated.

In early August, you will receive move-in instructions. You will be notified of your room assignment, which will include your room number, mailing address, and the name and contact information for your roommate(s), by an email sent to your new SUNO email account. If you do not have access to your SUNO email this summer, please notify us, and we will send an email to your personal account.

Wait List

Note that housing is limited and NOT guaranteed. Students will be placed on a waitlist if we are unable to accomodate all housing request. 

 

Pet Policy

Uniform System Policy and Assistance Animal Residential Housing Policy

 

Thank you for considering SUNO Residential Life and Housing as your next home away from home.

 

Fall/Spring
Apartment Rates

*There will be a 5% annual increase over five years. Note that the FY 2025-2026 increases are below. 

1 Bedroom:

$4,988.00 ((Per semester)

 

2 Bedrooms:

$3,728.00 (Per semester)

$3,885.00 (Per semester)

(Any 2 Bedrooms in Bldg.5 which is considered the Honors & SGA Residential Hall) 

4 bedrooms:

$2,625.00

 

Email: housing@suno.edu.

Thank You!