UF Department of Housing & Residence Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

While not every question may be addressed here, staff has tried to make this section as wide ranging as possible. Read through them thoroughly, and if you still can't find an answer, don't hesitate to contact the Housing Office.

 

Housing Portal

What is the Housing Portal?

The Housing Portal is a webpage for UF students to access and conduct business with the Department of Housing and Residence Education. It is found at http://my.housing.ufl.edu. To access the Housing Portal you need to enter your GatorLink username and password.

Incoming students use the Housing Portal to apply for housing, complete the first portion of their contract by selecting their room and hall preferences, check their status with housing, and view their room and roommate information once it's available.

Once living on campus, students use the Housing Portal to complete room transfer requests once the halls open for the term they are living on campus, and complete the room sign-up process to select the room they will be living in for Summer or the following Fall/Spring terms.

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I Cannot Access the Housing Portal From My Computer. What Should I Do?

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Try another browser If you are experiencing difficulty with the myHousing Portal. We recommend Firefox, Google Chrome, & Internet Explorer 7 & 8.

There are a few techniques that you should try when attempting to connect with the Housing Portal.

• Clear your Browser’s Cache
1. If you are using Mozilla Firefox visit http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Clearing+private+data for directions.
2. If you are using Internet Explorer visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/using/hoto/customizing/clearcache.mspx for direction
• Synchronize your GatorLink Password
1. Visit our “Are you having problems logging on to the portal?” page at http://my.housing.ufl.edu
• Navigate to the Housing Portal through the Housing and Residence Education Website
1. Visit the HRE Website at http://www.housing.ufl.edu
2. Select the link on the left-hand side of the screen that says “myHOUSING Portal”
• If these options don’t seem to work, try using a different computer as some computers are set up with a firewall that blocks access to our website.

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Application Process

I don't know if I've been admitted to UF yet. Can I apply for housing?

Yes! It is highly encouraged that students apply for housing as soon as possible. Once you have applied to UF and your admissions application fee has been processed, you are eligible to apply for housing. If you wait to apply for housing until after you are admitted to the University, you greatly reduce your chances of being able to select one of your preferences and also run the risk of not being offered housing at all.

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What are the requirements to apply for Housing online?

• You must have applied for admission to UF, paid the application fee to Admissions and your payment must be posted.
• You must have a GatorLink account. If you have not yet established your
  GatorLink account, visit http://www.gatorlink.ufl.edu, click "Create a new account" and follow the instructions to set up your account. You will need to provide your UFID number, last name, and birth date to create your account.
  
  Any questions or concerns in regards to your GatorLink account should be
  directed to the UF Computing Help Desk at (352)-392-HELP or via e-mail
  to helpdesk@ufl.edu
• You must use a credit card to pay the non-refundable $25.00 (US Dollars) housing application processing fee. UF's Internet Payment System accepts Master Card, Visa, or American Express.

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What if I can't apply online?

If you are experiencing problems applying online, read over the next three FAQs below for troubleshooting. If you are still unable to get the online application to work, or if you do not have a credit card, send an e-mail to houinfo@housing.ufl.edu and include your name, UFID number, birth date, and the reason you are unable to successfully apply online. If you have been receiving an error while attempting to complete your online application, please include the error message that you received. Once your e-mail is received, the Housing Office will contact you with further instructions. DO NOT include your GatorLink username, password, social security number or your credit card information in your e-mail.

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What does "Information could not download from admissions" mean?

Please wait for 2 hours and try again. If this doesn't work, please send an email to assignments@housing.ufl.edu to request a printable version of the application be emailed to you. In this email, please be sure to include your name, and UFID number.

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If my housing application times out, I accidentally browsed away from the housing application, or I closed my web browser while completing the housing application, what do I do?

Please wait 1 hour, then logon and try again. The application will not remember where you left off, so you will need to begin the application again. This is to ensure that we do not receive two payments from anyone. If you try again and receive an error message "Trying to determine if your payment has been processed…" you will need to wait 24-48 hours (not including Saturday or Sunday) to allow time for your application to be reset. . If after this time you continue to experience an error message, please call (352) 392-2161, press '0' and ask to speak to someone in Undergraduate Assignments or email assignments@housing.ufl.edu.

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How do I start the application process?

Please review our webpage on this topic.

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Can I apply over the phone?

Sorry, no. All campus housing applications must be completed online. We cannot accept payment for housing applications over the telephone. However, if you are unable to complete the application online or do not have a credit card to pay the $25 application fee, you may email our office at assignments@housing.ufl.edu and request a paper version of the application.

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If I do not attend UF or decide not to live on campus, do I get my $25.00 non-refundable application fee back?

Sorry, the housing fee is an application processing fee and will NOT be refunded.

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How long is my housing application valid?

The housing application fee is valid from Summer B to Summer A of the following year. Completing an application makes you eligible to receive a housing contract offer within that time frame, once admitted, without having to complete another housing application.

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What does submission of a housing application do?

Completion of a housing application and payment of the $25.00 non-refundable application fee establishes your Housing Application Date. Successful completion of a housing application DOES NOT GUARANTEE CAMPUS HOUSING OR ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA. Preferences for hall, room type, and roommate requests are not made on the housing application. This step comes later, once an offer of campus housing has been made. Offers of campus housing, if housing is still available, will be made approximately two weeks after admission to the University of Florida.

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What is a Housing Application Date?

Your Housing Application Date determines the order in which you are offered on campus housing, if available, once admission to the University is secured. It is also the date that is used to establish room assignment order.

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What if I'm admitted to the University late?

In the past, some students who applied for housing were not admitted to the University of Florida until after all campus housing spaces were filled. These students were placed on waiting lists and were offered housing if spaces came available. Students on waiting lists may or may not be offered campus housing.

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Contract Process

I applied, what next?

After you have applied for housing, your next step doesn't come until after you are admitted to the University of Florida. Within one week of admission into UF you will receive an e-mail to your personal e-mail account explaining how to complete a contract.

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I was just admitted to UF and received the housing contract e-mail. What next?

To begin the contract process, go to http://my.housing.ufl.edu to submit your contract, verify your contact information and update your room assignment preferences.

Wait 24 hours for the charge to post online then make the online payment at http://my.ufl.edu, or print out the contract confirmation email and submit with payment to the Housing Office. (Payments must be received by the due date to be accepted as on time.)

IF THE ADVANCE RENT PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED BY YOUR DUE DATE THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE ON CAMPUS HOUSING. If you send your payment in after your due date and it is accepted, your Housing Application Date will be changed to the date your contract is received. This will affect your room selection date.

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How much is the advance rent payment?

For students coming from off campus, first time freshmen, and transfer students, the advance rent payment is $200 for a Summer contract and $200 for a Fall/Spring contract. If you are attending both the Summer and Fall/Spring you must submit separate contracts for each term with a total of $400 advance rent payment, unless you are an AIM student or have the Florida Prepaid Housing Plan.

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If another program or institution is paying for my housing, do I still have to pay the advance rent payment?

You can only defer the advance rent payment for Summer B if you are in the AIM Program, and you can only defer the advance rent payment for the Fall Semester if you have Florida Prepaid College Program Housing Plan.

For additional information about Florida Prepaid Housing Plan, click here.

For additional information about the AIM Program, click here.

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What if I didn't submit my contract by the deadline?

If you missed your due date for your contract, login to the Housing Portal (http://my.housing.ufl.edu) and select the Contracts link to find out if we are still accepting past due contracts.

If we are, then submit your contract and advance rent payment ASAP. Your Housing Application Date will change from the date that you applied for housing to the date that your contract is processed. As a result, your room assignment order will be based on the date in which you turned your contract instead of the date you applied for housing.

If we are no longer accepting contracts, you can request to be placed on a waiting list by emailing us at assignments@housing.ufl.edu. Do not send in the advance rent payment unless you are later offered housing off the waiting list. NOTE: If you submit your advance rent payment past due and contracts are no longer being accepted, they will be mailed back to you.

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How does the Fall/Spring waiting list work?

The Department of Housing and Residence Education plans for cancellations by accepting more contracts than there are spaces on campus. Cancellations received during the Summer are filled by students who already have contracts but do not yet have an assignment. Thus, people on the waiting list only receive an offer if there are more cancellations than expected. Individuals on the waiting list will be offered housing in large groups, not one by one.

If you are on the waiting list for Fall Semester, you will receive email notification by mid to late July letting you know whether you received on-campus housing for the Fall/Spring term or not. If you are on the Spring Waiting List, you will receive a Spring contract offer in mid-late September.

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How long is the contract valid?

If you complete a Fall/Spring contract, it is valid for both the Fall and Spring semesters of that year. We do not offer contracts for only Fall Semester. If you begin living on campus in Spring, your contract is only valid for that Spring term. You can fill out a Summer Contract for either Summer A, Summer B, or Summer C session.

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What if I decide to attend another school?

If you have not yet completed your Residence Hall Contract, you do not need to cancel.
If you have completed your Residence Hall Contract, you must  submit a cancellation request. To do this follow these brief instructions:

• Login to the Housing Portal
• Select “Cancel Contract” link
• Follow the prompts shown
• You will receive an email confirmation when the request is submitted, after the cancellation request is approved, and after the cancellation is processed.

You will be assessed cancellation charges based on the date that you formally cancel with the Housing Office, see Terms and Conditions of the Residence Hall Contract for these dates.  If you paid an advance rent payment, typically $200, your cancellation charge would be deducted from this.

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What if I decide to live off campus?

If you have not yet completed your Residence Hall Contract, you do not need to cancel.

If you have completed your Residence Hall Contract, review the Cancellation Charges to see if cancellations are currently being accepted. If they are, follow the steps in What if I decide to attend another school? and note that you will be attending UF and wish to live off campus.

If cancellations are not automatically being approved, you must request a release from the contract per the Terms and Conditions of the Residence Hall Contract. If you are not attending UF during the contract period, you will be released; follow the steps noted above. If you are attending UF(even online classes), your cancellation request may or may not be approved depending on current occupancy.

If your request is not approved, you must send an appeal (letter) to the Housing Appeals Committee requesting release. Appeals are reviewed on a weekly basis and notification will be sent out by the following Friday if it is received by Wednesday at close of business.

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What will my cancellation charge be?

See the Terms and Conditions. If you do not cancel or pay by the time your rent is due, you will have a late fee on top of the cancellation charges.

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When is rent due?

The due date for your rent will be stated on your electronic invoice that you receive by email. Rent is due in full on a specific date before that semester begins unless you have secured a financial aid deferment. Deferments are not given automatically; you must apply for a rent deferment on the Housing Portal. You are responsible for full rent on the date provided on your bill regardless of the status of your financial aid.

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What if I am unable to pay my rent by the due date?

If you have $1,400 or more of Financial Aid for each summer term or $4,500 per semester or more of Financial Aid for the Fall/Spring, you are eligible to apply for a deferment on the housing portal. A deferment means you delay the due date of your rent until after the semester begins and your Financial Aid should have paid out. It is important to note that if your Financial Aid has not paid out by the deferment expiration date, you are responsible to pay your rent in full and then reimburse yourself when your Financial Aid pays out. To learn more about housing rent deferments, including how to apply for a deferment, please visit our webpage on this topic.

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Can I pay with a credit card?

How to pay on myUFL:

• Log onto my.ufl.edu with your GatorLink
• Once logged in, click on "Main Menu"
• Hover mouse over "My Campus Finances"
• Click on "Charges Due"
• Pay the charges due (Note: Visa is not accepted)

Please note: if paying online, your payment will be applied to the charge(s) with the earliest due date.

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What are the penalties for paying my rent late?

You will be charged a $100 late charge. Securing a deferment or cancelling after your due date will not result in the reversal of a late charge. If you continue to leave your rent unpaid you will receive a letter asking you to pay or vacate your room, and you could eventually have your lock changed if you do not pay your rent.

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What is "special release"?

This is NOT always offered. Some Fall Semesters, in order to move students from overflow spaces quicker, near the beginning of the semester there may be a period of time when you can appeal to be released for only a cancellation charge plus prorated rent. If rent is already paid, a refund will be sent minus the charges noted above within 2-4 weeks.

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Room Assignments

When will I find out my room and roommate assignments?

Newly admitted students are assigned one of two ways: through a room selection process or manual assignment.

For the Fall term, students have the opportunity to access Room Signup on the Housing Portal after their assigned date and time. Those dates and times are assigned based on students’ original housing application dates – not contract completion dates. Through Room Signup, students can search for rooms by residential area, hall, living learning community, room type, and vacancies. If you find a room you like, click on it and select a space. Students whose preferred roommates have later room selection dates may then use that person’s UFID to hold the room. The preferred roommate will then have 24 hours to accept the hold before it is released back onto Room Signup. Students who do not select a room during the room signup period will be manually assigned, as described below.

For Summer housing and students who are Spring admits, assignments will be made manually by our staff based on preferences completed online after the contract was submitted. Those assignments are made in order of housing application date. Students may include a preferred roommate’s UFID in their preferences, but that will automatically make that roommate match a priority over hall and room type in assigning.

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Other students have received their room assignment, but I haven't. What's wrong?

One of the following may be the case:

• You have been assigned, but haven't received your assignment yet. Check the Housing Portal and select the "MyRoom" link to see your assignment.
• You have a contract for campus housing, which GUARANTEES you a housing space, but we have not yet assigned you to a specific space. You will be sent an email when your room assignment is available. Do NOT sign a contract for off-campus housing.
• You have not completed a Residence Hall Contract.

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I didn't get assigned to one of my preferences. What happened?

If you’re doing room selection on your own, it is likely that the halls your put as preferences are already full and do not appear on the portal. If you are being assigned manually by our staff, it’s possible that students with earlier room selection dates have already been assigned to those rooms. As stated in the Terms and Conditions of the Residence Hall Contract, you will be assigned to a room in Housing Application Date order. We do our best to accommodate everyone's requests, but the Housing Office does not guarantee that you will be assigned to one of your preferences. You are still obligated to your Residence Hall Contract whether or not you receive any of your preferences.

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How do you assign rooms?

Students are grouped by their first preference. They are assigned in Housing Application Date order until all spaces are filled. We will then attempt to assign students to their second preference, if possible, and then third preference. If we are unable to accommodate any of a student's preferences, we will then place students in available spaces as close to their preferences as possible.

Once all the  triple rooms are filled, students with the next Housing Application Dates will be placed into late application triples. Once all the late application triples are filled, students will then be placed into non-air-conditioned rooms.

Signing the Residence Hall Contract legally binds you to any space to which you are assigned even if it is not one of your preferences.

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What if I want to change my assignment?

There are 2 ways to do this. 

The best option is to swap spaces with another student.  The swap must be mutual, in other words, both students have to agree to switch rooms with each other.  (A swap is not when a student wants to change to a vacant space.) After the Fall Semester begins, the students that are swapping must go in person together to their area office(s) to complete the swap.

The other option is to submit a room transfer request.  Room transfer requests can be submitted on the myHousing portal starting on the first day the residence halls open for a semester and are based on the principle of first-come, first-serve.  Due to lack of vacancies and priority transfers for students in late application triple rooms, sometimes students are not offered transfers during Fall Semester. They may put in a new transfer request upon arrival in the Spring.

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What if I don't get along with my roommate?

It is normal to experience difficulties adjusting to living with someone you don't know. Make all efforts to communicate with your roommate, seek assistance from your resident assistant RA, and work out any conflicts through compromise and communication. After these attempts have been made, you can go through the process mentioned above to attempt a room transfer.

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What if I have a medical condition requiring me to live in a certain environment?

Please review our webpage that covers this topic.

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Can I live with a friend?

Yes. See When will I find out my room and roommate assignments? above.

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How do you assign roommates?

Unless you select a specific roommate, roommate assignments are random. Your only guarantee is to be paired with someone of your same gender. If you are an incoming student, you are not guaranteed a freshman roommate.

The Department of Housing and Residence Education does not utilize a student's race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran's status when assigning rooms and/or roommates.

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Can I get a private/single room?

Continuing students occupy almost all of the single rooms on campus. Currently incoming freshman, transfer students and students coming from off campus are not eligible for a single room.

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Room & Hall Information

What do the different halls look like?

Take a look at typically room layouts here.

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Which are the most popular residence halls?

It depends on the year. Each hall has a different atmosphere that might be better for different students. Typically Murphree, Sledd, Fletcher, and Springs are filled almost to capacity with continuing students. Halls with semi-private bathrooms typically fill up next.

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What are the learning communities?

There are different halls geared towards different areas of interest. Students are provided opportunities and programs geared toward the area of interest. Go here to view the different communities, which halls they are located in, and a brief description of each program.

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Which halls are closer to my classes?

First year students usually take general education classes and not very many classes that are specifically for their major. Thus, classes can be anywhere and not necessarily just in the area where your specific degree typically holds their classes. All of the Residence Halls except Lakeside, Complex are within walking distance to the main area of campus where most classes are offered. Lakeside Complex has several bus routes that run regularly towards the main part of campus.

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Are there buildings without air-conditioning?

Yes. There are two buildings on campus without air-conditioning: Buckman and Thomas. They are official historical buildings, built in 1906. They are both in the Murphree Area. Air conditioning units are permitted in these halls if they meet certain safety specifications. In addition, each room has an overhead fan and students can bring their own fans as well. Both halls have an average of over 60% of the rooms being requested by continuing students.

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What are permanent and late application triple roomss?

Please review our webpage that covers this topic.

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What are the requirements to get into Hume Hall?

Hume Hall is only open to students that are admitted to the UF Honors Program.

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How big is the room?

It depends on the room.  Standard double rooms are approximately 12 x 16 feet.

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Is the room furnished?

Please review our webpage that covers this topic.

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What should I bring?

There is a suggested Packing List that will give you items that you might want to bring. Go to Community Standards to discover what you should NOT bring.

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Can I bring a refrigerator and a microwave?

Check out Community Standards to see the dimensions and amp requirements of your Refrigerator and Microwave.

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Are there any types of plugs or extension cords I can't have?

Be careful what you buy when shopping. Please review this list of fire safety electrical requirements.

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Can I bring bed risers to make more space under my bed?

No. Bed risers make the beds less stable and are not permitted in the Residence Halls; however, many of our buildings have adjustable beds.  (All of the beds are on a replacement cycle. All new beds that are being purchased are adjustable so eventually all of our buildings will have them.)

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Move In / Move Out

Am I required to live on campus?

No. We do not have enough space for all the students who wish to live on campus, and do not require any student, first year or otherwise, to live on campus.

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When do classes start? When do halls open?

You can view these dates on our housing calendar.

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Do I have to come the day the halls open?

No. You can check in anytime after your assigned date and time. There is staff to assist you 24/7 at the Area Office in the area where you will be living. Check-in is located at your residence hall area office.

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Can I check-in early?

No. Staff is in training before these dates, and the halls will not be ready to open until the actual day and time the halls open.

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Can I stay on campus during the break between Summer B and Fall?

Yes. Intersession housing is open for any Summer B and Fall resident. Once a student signs up they are obligated to pay the full amount to stay during the break. This price is the same no matter how many days you stay. Additional information is sent out to Summer B residents about 2 weeks before Summer B ends.

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Can I store my stuff belongings during the break between Summer B and Fall?

It depends on which hall you will be living in the Fall. Call your Area Office to ask if they have storage. If your area does, you would move your things from your Summer B assignment to your Fall assignment on this date . You can store only what will fit in one closet in your fall room so custodial can clean the rooms during the break week. List Area Office Phone numbers

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Can I stay on campus during the break between the Fall and Spring Semesters?

Yes. Intersession housing is open for any Fall/Spring resident. Once a student signs up they are obligated to pay the full amount to stay during the break. This price is the same no matter how many days you stay. Additional information is sent out to Fall/Spring residents about 2 weeks before Fall Semester ends.

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Do I have to take my stuff home over the break between Fall and Spring Semesters?

No. You can leave your room just as it is during the break, but will not have access to it during that time.

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Continuing Student Room Signup

What is this?

Continuing Student Room Signup is the process that takes place in late Fall Semester/early Spring Semester that students who already live on campus go through to obtain housing for the following academic year. In this process the student completes a housing contract for the following academic year and selects their room. 

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How do students find out about this process?

Information about how to enter the Continuing Student Room Signup process will be emailed to students in late Fall Semester. After the deadline to submit the contract passes, an e-mail will be sent to the student’s GatorLink email account with instructions for selecting a room.

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How does the room selection process work?

Continuing student room selection is similar to first year student Fall room signup, but takes place in January and February. Details about this process is e-mailed to current residents as recontracting nears.

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Residence Life

What is an RA and what is their role?

Please review our webpage that provides information about that RAs (and our other live-in staff).

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How do I become an RA?

Selection processes occur the previous semester to the one you want to begin serving as an RA. For example, if you wish to become an RA for the Spring Semester, you would submit your application, interview, and potentially receive an offer by the end of the Fall Semester. This is typically done in late September/early October. It is the same process for students applying for the RA position beginning the Fall Semester; submit your application, attend your interview, and potentially receive an offer in the Spring Semester, typically in late January/early February.

Late into the Spring Semester the Office of Residence Life and Education determines whether there will be a selection process for the summer semester once the Fall selection has been finalized. If there will be a summer selection process, there will be advertisements posted at the Area Offices and on each floor of the Residence Halls, and information and application packets will be available at each Area Office, the main Housing Office, or they can be mailed to you at your request.

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If I get hired as an RA, do I still need to apply for Housing?

Yes absolutely! Every student who lives on campus must have a contract. We advise students who are applying for an RA position to follow all the Housing guidelines if they wish to live on-campus. If you are selected as an RA, your room assignment would then be switched to the hall where you will be working.

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Are there positions available for graduate students?

There are a variety of positions including 30 Graduate Hall Directors, two Staff Resource Assistants (working with training, advising IRHA, multicultural programs, programming and publications) and one Judicial Graduate Assistant. While preference will be given to candidates pursuing Student Personnel & Higher Education, the department welcomes all areas of graduate study. For applications see Residence Life and Education Staff in the main Housing Office.

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How do I apply for a graduate position?

Applications for graduate positions are accepted on a rolling basis. There is usually a deadline to apply by late January to begin in the Fall Semester. An on-campus orientation and interview takes place in February and March, and offers are made in late March. Applications received after the deadline are screened and can still be considered in the "pool" of other applicants. The Spring Semester has very few vacancies, but applications can be submitted and held if needed to fill vacancies.

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Can I post fliers in the residence halls?

Fliers ONLY from registered organizations on campus can be posted on the RA bulletin board(s) by bringing or mailing them to the Residence Life and Education Office, located in the main Housing Office. We will ensure they are sent to the RA staff for posting on their bulletin board(s).

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How can I get involved and meet other residents?

There are a lot of activities and events offered to help you do just that! Check out the Weeks of Welcome website of events hosted by the student government open to the whole campus: http://www.dso.ufl.edu/nsp/wow/calendar.php There will also be many events in your own area or just for your floor so you can get to know your neighbors. Be on the lookout for information from your RA or fliers posted on your floor or in your Area Office about upcoming events that you can participate in, or ask your RA about what's coming up next.

Another way to get involved is to join the Inter-Residence Hall Association (IRHA) or your local Area Government. IRHA meets every Monday at 6:15pm in room 282 of the Reitz Union. Your Area Government has an office in the area and should be holding regular office hours; check with the area office for this schedule or more information about your local Area Government.

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Miscellaneous

How do I change my e-mail and mailing addresses so I can receive information from the Housing Office?

Contact Undergraduate Assignments at 352-392-2161 or assignments@housing.ufl.edu with your UFID # and updated information.

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What is a UF Identification (UFID) Number and where do I find it?

Your University of Florida identification (UFID) number is the 8-digit number printed on the top right hand side of the application letter you receive in the US mail. You will need to provide your UFID number with ALL inquiries to the Department of Housing and Residence Education. You may look up your UFID# with your Social Security Number and date of birth at www.ufid.ufl.edu. No specific student information will be provided without a UFID#.

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Is a meal plan included with campus housing? Is it required?

No, meal plans are separate from housing. You are not required to have a meal plan. To find out about different dining options, go to the Gator Dining website.

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Are pets allowed?

Yes, but there are limitations on which types of pets you may keep in your room. You must use the Pet Policy Agreement form and obtain prior written approval of roommates and residence hall staff in order to keep the following pets within the residence halls: fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, dwarf rabbits, lizards (no iguanas) maximum length twelve inches from tip of nose to tip of tail, salamanders (certified non-poisonous), geckos, chinchillas, and non-predatory domestic birds not to exceed one-half pound. No other type of animal is permitted. You are responsible for the proper care and cleanliness of your pet. Approved pets must be kept in a cage at all times. All pets will be kept in standard cages made of metal, plastic, or glass, not to exceed 3 ft. in length, 2 ft. in height. No resident is permitted to have more than two birds, mammals, or reptiles. Abuse of animals is prohibited. "Visiting" pets are prohibited.

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Can I have a car on campus?

Parking is very limited on campus. You must register your vehicle with Parking and Transportation Services, located on Gale Lemerand Drive, and purchase a decal. The type of decal issued is determined by your local address and academic classification. During certain special events, students may be required to move their vehicles to another lot temporarily.

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Can I have guests come stay in my room?

Only guests of the same gender are permitted to sleep in residence hall rooms. Co-habitation is prohibited; only the residents assigned to a room may live there. Roommate approval is required for any guest. Hall Director/Residence Director approval is required for guests of the same gender planning to stay longer than three days; guests of the same gender may be approved to stay up to seven consecutive days. Each assigned resident is permitted to have no more than two guests visiting in their room at any one time. Additional beds will not be provided for guests. Residents are responsible for and can be held accountable for the behavior of the guests. Residents and/or guests may only use residence hall bathrooms designated for use by their respective gender. Most areas have a unisex bathroom available to the public.

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What laundry facilities are available?

Each area has laundry facilities that accept quarters or money on your Gator 1 Card Declining Balance Account Washers and dryers cost $1.25 per load. If you have any trouble while using the laundry facilities in an area, contact the senior clerk in your area office between 8:30am-4pm M-F.

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I have a housing contract, but I am now going to study abroad or participate in a co-op or internship. What do I do?

Contact Undergraduate Assignments at 352-392-2161 or assignments@housing.ufl.edu. If you are participating in a UF approved study abroad program, co-op or internship, you will need to provide Housing with a letter on letterhead from your academic college stating that you will be participating in a co-op, internship or study abroad for credit and that this will count towards UF degree.

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