Housing Application Opens March 1
Welcome Home
You're not just choosing a university. You're choosing a place to belong.
At ±¬ÁϹ«Éç, some of the most meaningful moments of college happen beyond the classroom. Living on campus means becoming part of a close-knit community where friendships grow, faith deepens, and you're supported academically, spiritually, and socially.
Whether you're studying together late into the evening, sharing meals with friends, or discovering your place in the NU community, we want campus to feel like home from the moment you arrive.
Living in Community
As a residential community, NU asks all students to live on campus, so you get the full experience of dorm life, late-night conversations, and the friendships that come with it. We believe there's something powerful about sharing life, and meals, with the people around you.
Life in the Halls, in Their Words
One of our Resident Assistants shares what it's really like to live on campus, the friendships, and the moments you don't expect to remember forever.
Experience Campus Living
Your residence hall is more than a place to sleep. It's where you'll build friendships, discover community, and make memories that will shape your college experience. Take a look inside our residence halls and see what it's like to call ±¬ÁϹ«Éç home.
What Housing Looks Like at NU
What comes equipped in a room?
At NU, our residence hall rooms are created for comfort and functionality. Here is a list of what we provide each student:
- Extra-long twin bed and mattress
- Dresser with three drawers
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Bookshelf
- Two high-speed Internet hook-ups in each room
- Wireless Internet
- Full-length mirror
- Outdoor bike storage area
- Credit card operated laundry facilities
What is first-year housing like?
Guy, Perks, and Crowder Halls (GPC) house primarily first-year students throughout nine floors. The three independent buildings provide the following common areas for NU community use:
- Perks Lounge features a large-screen HDTV with Comcast Cable service, an air hockey table, a fireplace, and a large piano.
- Perks Hall also provides our student government (ASNU) members with office space, where they are available as a resource for fellow students.
- Crowder Lobby is a smaller lounge with comfy couches for studying or hanging out with friends.
- The GPC community kitchen provides a full kitchen, lots of counter space and tables for cooking or studying, comfortable couches, and a wall-mounted TV with DVD player.
What is housing like for returning students?
Gray and Beatty offer a diverse community of seasoned upperclassmen and transfer students. The two independent buildings are joined together by a large lounge area that features a large-screen HDTV (great for movie nights) with Comcast Cable service, a pool table, and a small, private study room.
The beautifully renovated Gray/Beatty basement features an HDTV with surround sound speakers, a shuffleboard table, and a modern kitchen. This space can accommodate an entire floor of students for events.
What is housing like for upper-classmen?
Our Upper-Classmen Student Apartments are nestled in the woods on the upper east side of campus. They offer a more private and independent residential experience for returning upperclassmen. They consist of two- or three-bedroom units that are spacious, partially furnished, and include utilities.
- Average bedroom size is 11' by 9'
- Average closet 7' wide by 2'10" deep
- Each student is provided:
- Extra-long twin bed and mattress
- Desk and desk chair
- Dresser
- Bookshelf
- All utilities included
- Six high-speed network hook-ups in each apartment, with connections conveniently located in each room
- Wireless internet
- Partially furnished units include:
- Couch and loveseat
- TV stand
- End table
- Dining table with four chairs
- Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, oven/stove, and refrigerator
- Credit card operated laundry facilities in each apartment
- Community room with large-screen television, fully equipped kitchen, and couches
Do you qualify to live off-campus?
Some students are approved to live off-campus (commute) instead. You may qualify if you:
- Live at home with a parent or legal guardian
- Are 23 or older by the first day of fall semester
- Are married
- Are a parent or legal guardian to a child
- Have a job that provides room and board
Off-campus residence needs to be within 35 miles of campus.
More Information
For further housing information, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions and Living Area Manual. View more .