Frequently Asked Questions
Browse our frequently asked questions below. If you have a question you don't see answered or if you want more information on anything related to housing, fill out our contact form and a member of our team will be in touch with more information.
Applying for housing and/or meal plans | Room layouts
You can find information about parking on the Parking Services website.
The University of Nevada provides accessible accommodations for students with disabilities. Since housing assignment are made on a space available basis, early application is essential. Additional accessibility features may need to be installed to adequately accommodate a disability on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Disability Resource Center or the Department of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services for additional information.
Returning residents may sign up for the next academic year during the return housing period in the spring semester for Canada Hall and a limited number of spaces in the other residence halls.
There are a limited number of single rooms available in Sierra and Juniper Halls. If we are unable to accommodate a student's request for a single room, they will automatically be assigned to a double room.
Sign-up early! On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis and the earlier you sign up the better your chances of getting one of your preferences. Don't delay, you have everything to gain by signing up immediately for on-campus housing.
Questions about Living Learning Communities
In these communities, students with shared academic, social and cultural interests live on the same floor and attend courses together. This experience is considered a "high-impact practice," promoting the following:
- Higher grade point averages
- Higher first-year to second-year retention rate
- Students less likely to be academically dismissed after their first year of college
- Higher percentage of students graduating on time
- A greater sense of community and belonging than non-LLC students, especially at research-intensive institutions
Visit our page on Living Learning Communities for the list of LLCs we have on campus and where they are located.
Within the general housing application, there is a question that asks the applicant if they are interested in Living Learning Communities. If they select “Yes,” the applicant will then be prompted to rank their LLC preferences and answer some open-ended questions about why they are interested in these communities.
After successfully submitting their housing application, they will need to become eligible for course registration. To check the status of this, they will need to go into MyNevada and completed all of their To Do List Tasks.
If you have questions regarding eligibility requirements, class requirements or room assignments for LLCs, please contact our office at (775) 784-1113 or housing@unr.edu.
Roommate matching
Yes! This may be done when you complete the License Agreement Signature Form. Students can indicate up to five building preferences and can request a specific roommate. Considerable effort is made to match mutually requested roommates. Note: Your roommate preference supercedes your building preference.
If the requests are mutual and space is available, every effort will be made to honor your roommate preference. To improve your chances, you should submit applications before February 1 with the same residence hall preferences. Note your roommate preference supersedes your residence hall preference.
Room assignments
Assignments are made for new students by date, in the order in which the License Agreement Signature Form, initial payment and deposits are received. Full consideration is given to each student's preferences.
Yes! This may be done when you complete the License Agreement Signature Form. Students can indicate up to five building preferences and can request a specific roommate. Considerable effort is made to match mutually requested roommates. Note: Your roommate preference supercedes your building preference.
Assignments are usually made by mid-June. Students will receive an assignment letter with a variety of information including: how to find roommate contact information, where to find Move-in details, etc.
Residential Life, Housing and Food Services accepts requests for room changes during the first two weeks of each semester. Room changes may be granted otherwise but you must first speak with your Resident Director. Requests are granted on a space available basis.
There are a limited number of single rooms available in Sierra and Juniper Halls. If we are unable to accommodate a student's request for a single room, they will automatically be assigned to a double room.
Moving in/ room layouts
Students have many items which they can bring to the residence halls and some items they should not bring. Please visit our the what to bring page for more details.
Living in the Residence Halls
There are designated academic pursuit/quiet areas in most of the residence halls. Assignment is based on space availability. Students assigned to a quiet floor will be required to sign a quiet area contract.
- Study Lounges/Lounges on your floor - Most floors provide a lounge with couches, tables and chairs. Some floors also have a private study lounge. Wireless internet access is available throughout the building and lounges also provide Ethernet connections and power outlets.
- Knowledge Center - Many students choose to study at the Knowledge Center and it is a great place for private or group study.
- Joe Crowley Student Union - The Joe Crowley Student Union is located next to the Knowledge Center.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the residential facilities, including student rooms.
There are a limited number of single rooms available in Sierra and Juniper Halls. If we are unable to accommodate a student's request for a single room, they will automatically be assigned to a double room.
Every residence hall has a laundry room with washers and dryers. This service is included in rent cost, but you must provide your own detergent. Please do not use laundry pods, as with our high-efficiency machines, pods tends to create more suds and it may take longer to rinse items in the washers.
All student rooms in the residence halls include a desk, a chair, a closet, a bed and mattress, and a chest of drawers for each student. All student rooms are carpeted.
Students have many items which they can bring to the residence halls and some items they should not bring. Please visit our the what to bring page for more details.
Due to the variety of our structures and safety concerns we do not allow students to mount anything to their walls, including televisions.
Telephone and cable tv service are not offered in the Residence Halls.
Every student room has two ethernet jacks which provide access to the university computer network. Additional information can be found on the services and facilities overview webpage.
Free in-room wireless is available. For more information, please visit the Office of Information Technology Eduroam webpage.
The US Postal Service does not deliver to the Residence Halls. Located on campus is a United States Post Office where students may rent a post office box by contacting (775) 348-7858.
Yes. UPS and FedEx both will deliver to the residence halls' addresses. The US Postal Service (USPS) does not deliver to the residence halls (please be aware of this when purchasing items online).
One of the easiest ways to meet people is to be involved in your residence hall association. These groups plan a variety of social and educational activities. Attending programs and activities offered in the residence halls and on-campus is a great way to meet people.
Initially, you should go to your Resident Assistant. Your RA has been trained to assist you and they are an excellent resource. The front desk can assist you with room lockouts, packages, equipment checkout, work orders, and general questions.
The residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving and Spring Break. During the Winter Break alternative housing may be available, although there is an additional charge and students may be assigned together in double/triple/quadruple-occupancy rooms.
Yes. Residents are permitted to have guests visit them. Please visit our Community Standards for more information.
A guest is considered any individual not assigned to the residence hall to which they are visiting.
Rules
- Guests must be registered and "checked out" when they leave
- Residents are allowed two (2) guests at a time (only one may stay overnight)
- Residents are responsible their guests behavior
- The University reserves the right to limit guest access when it deems such limits necessary to protect the health and safety of residents.
Cancelling housing assignments and disputing charges
The license agreement encompasses the entire academic year. Students are normally released only due to specific circumstances such as withdrawal from the University. To please submit a request to be released from the license agreement to Residential Life, Housing, and Dining Services.
If you choose to dispute a housing, meal plan or damage charge for which you are obligated (i.e., damage charges, application fees, etc.), you must email housing@unr.edu. In your email, please be sure to indicate your name and the date when the charge appeared on your account.