Students entering as Freshmen

The University of Evansville guarantees residential housing for students during their first three years.

Students entering as freshmen (includes transfer freshmen entering UE after one semester at another institution) must reside in either University Housing or University Approved Housing for a minimum of three academic years or the equivalent of six fall/spring semesters.

Note: Credit hours from bridge, early college, dual credit, or advanced placement do not qualify for calculating the number of semesters required.

Entering freshmen (and continuing students that entered as freshmen) may request an exemption if they meet one of the following criteria:

1. Student has attained the age of 22 prior to the start of the semester.
2. Student’s local residence is with a parent or legal guardian and is located within a 35-mile radius.
3. Student is married and/or must live with their dependent.

The Residency Exemption form must be submitted to Residence Life for review and approval prior to the start of the term.

Students who have not met the residency requirement or who do not have an approved exemption will be billed the equivalent of the Schroeder Hall double-occupancy room rate and assigned and billed for the Aces 12 meal plan.

Transfer Students

Students who enter the University as transfer students are required to live on campus or in University Approved Housing until they obtain 90 credit hours. These hours must be obtained prior to the beginning of the student’s entering semester.

Note: Credit hours from bridge, early college, dual credit, or advanced placement do not qualify for calculating the 90 credit hours required.

Entering transfer students (and continuing students that entered as transfers) may request an exemption if they meet one of the following criteria:

1. Student has attained the age of 22 prior to the start of the semester.
2. Student’s local residence is with a parent or legal guardian and is located within a 35-mile radius.
3. Student is married and/or must live with their dependent.

The Residency Exemption form must be submitted to Residence Life for review and approval prior to the start of the term.

Students who have not met the residency requirement or who do not have an approved exemption will be billed the equivalent of the Schroeder Hall double-occupancy room rate and assigned and billed for the Aces 12 meal plan.

Fourth-Year Students and Graduate Students

Students who have met the three-year residency requirement or are classified as graduate students are not required to live on campus but are welcome and encouraged to remain in campus housing. This makes for a positive mix of fresh ideas, peer mentoring, and the passing down of community traditions.

Village and Greek Housing

In addition to residence halls, the following properties are categorized as on-campus housing:

• Village Housing – Includes University owned apartments, houses, and townhouses.
• Greek Houses – Includes Greek Villages and University Approved Greek Housing.

The residency requirement may be fulfilled by choosing to live in any of these types of housing.

Village Housing

Villages include all University owned and operated apartments, houses, and townhouses. These units, located adjacent to campus, are under the supervision of the associate director of residence life and a staff of resident assistants. These properties are available to upperclassmen with 60 or more credit hours.

The application process for fall housing for returning students occurs during the preceding spring semester. Though Village space is primarily reserved for upperclassmen, it is not guaranteed (there is not adequate space to house all upperclassmen in Villages). Policies regarding Village housing fall under the Office of Residence Life.

Greek Villages

Students living in these properties have a standard housing contract. These include FIJI, Phi Tau and TKE. They are managed as a part of Village housing. Students will be assigned and billed for the Aces 7 meal plan but are welcome to choose a larger plan. Meal plan adjustments must take place during posted meal plan change periods.

University Approved Greek Housing

University Approved Greek Housing refers to recognized Greek organizations that own houses and have entered into an agreement to be classified as University Approved Housing. These include SAE, Sig Ep, and Lambda Chi. Students will be assigned and billed for the Aces 7 meal plan but are welcome to choose a larger plan. Meal plan adjustments must take place during posted meal plan change periods.