blog about Heidelberg University Releases Comprehensive Housing Guide for Students

At Heidelberg University, student participation in the housing selection process requires meeting specific criteria. First, students must be registered as full-time students, carrying at least 12 credit hours per semester. Second, student accounts must be clear of any holds, indicating all tuition and fees are paid with no outstanding violations. Eligible students must complete the returning student housing application and sign the corresponding contract through the MyHousing system, accessible via OASIS.

• Off-Campus Study (OCS):
  • Students participating in OCS during fall semester must contact the Campus Life office before returning to explore housing options.
  • Spring semester OCS participants may use the MyHousing system for housing selection.
• Leave of Absence/Readmission: Students planning to return after a leave must coordinate with the Admissions Office.
• Graduation, Withdrawal, or Non-Full-Time Status: Students graduating, withdrawing, or registered for fewer than 12 credits in fall semester become ineligible for the housing lottery. Late registrants will receive housing assignments after the selection process.

All residential students must sign a legally binding housing contract covering the entire academic year. The contract outlines terms and conditions for on-campus living. Both the contract and returning student housing application are available through MyHousing and must be completed before housing selection.

Not all rooms participate in the housing lottery. Some are reserved for Resident Assistants, students with special needs, and incoming freshmen. Available rooms are listed in MyHousing during selection periods.

• Brown Hall: First-year students only
• Krieg Hall: First-year students only
• King Hall: Primarily first- and second-year students
• Williard Hall: Juniors and seniors only
• Senior Apartments: Juniors and seniors only
• France Hall: Female students only
• Miller Hall: Sophomores through seniors, including upperclass transfers
• Talmage Hall: All class years, with some rooms reserved for freshmen, transfers, and honors students

Students requiring special housing arrangements due to physical or mental health conditions must submit written requests to the Disabilities Intervention Team (DIT) in the Owen Academic and Career Support Center. Common accommodations include single rooms, air conditioning, elevator access, or private bathrooms.

All requests require documentation from licensed medical professionals. Forms are available at the Owen Academic and Career Support Center. The Campus Life office cannot provide accommodations without DIT approval. Approval isn't guaranteed, and students must reapply annually.

With limited single rooms available on a first-come basis, students are encouraged to find roommates before housing selection. The MyHousing system offers a roommate selection feature available days before housing selection begins.

Returning students may request to room with incoming students by notifying the Campus Life office. New students must complete admission requirements, pay deposits, and submit housing applications before participating.

Students seeking commuter status must apply annually, proving residence within 35 miles of campus with parents or legal guardians. Approved commuters found living elsewhere will be charged full housing and meal plan fees.

New students typically move in the Friday before classes begin. After checking in at Wickham Great Hall, students receive keys at their assigned residence halls. Room assignments and roommate information are emailed to Heidelberg accounts.

All rooms include basic furniture and internet access. Students provide their own coaxial cables for television service. Twin-XL beds require specially sized linens available through the university's partnership with Dormify.

First-year students select from three meal plan options when completing housing applications. Flex Dollars and BergBucks provide additional dining flexibility across campus locations.

• Eat breakfast before arrival
• Use stairways for efficient building navigation
• Hydrate using water stations in building lobbies
• Utilize volunteer assistance for moving belongings
• Follow posted parking and unloading instructions
• Remove packing materials after unpacking

Each residence hall is staffed with a Residence Coordinator (RC) and Resident Assistants (RAs) who maintain community standards and support student success.