We strive to provide quality residential communities that encourage residents’ personal and professional growth and development.
Lindenwood offers a wide variety of choices for students who opt to live on campus. Available are traditional style dorms and non-traditional houses for upperclassman. You'll also enjoy exciting new meal options in the Lindenwood University dining halls.
Residential Life gives students a chance to be involved, meet lifelong friends, and be a part of a supporting community, by encouraging students to participate in academic, athletic, and social activities. Lindenwood University views residential life as an opportunity to live with others of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and personal interests.
The Residential Life Office is located in Evans Commons 3010.
Fall 2022 Housing Applications
Fall 2022 housing applications are now open through the StarRez portal. If you have any questions regarding your application, please email reslife@lindenwood.edu.
Residential student changing to commuter for Fall 2022?
If you are a current residential student, and not required to live on campus, please email reslife@lindenwood.edu to complete a change of status.
Resources and Policies
Student Occupancy Contract Overview
The Residential Life Student Occupancy Contract is a legally binding contract the Student and Lindenwood University. Â The contract should be carefully ready. This contract is for the academic year and can only be cancelled without penalty within fifteen (15) business days from the date upon which Student submitted this Contract. Any questions about this contract should be referred only to the Residential Life Office at 636.949.4848 or reslife@lindenwood.edu.
Student shall abide by the terms of this Contract and the Student Handbook, and Student shall comply with all University rules, regulations, and policies, as well as all procedures and standards related thereto, all of which are made a part of this Contract by reference.Â
Residential Occupancy Contract 2021-2022
Contract Cancellation
This Contract is for the academic year and can only be cancelled without penalty within fifteen (15) business days from the date upon which Student submitted this Contract. Should Student cancel this Contract after the fifteen (15) business day period, and before the fall cancellation deadline of July 1, Student is responsible for a $250 cancellation fee and forfeits the housing deposit (Spring cancellation deadline is December 1). there will be a settlement charge of up to 100% of the amount due from Student under this Contract.
Contract Cancellation – University Withdrawal
If Student officially withdraws from the University before the end of the academic year, Student must complete the Exit process in the Office of Student and Academic Support Services, which is located in the Library and Academic Resources Center, room 354. Student is responsible for all charges accruing under this Contract until such time as Student completes the checkout process and returns Student’s key to residential staff.
If Student voluntarily withdraws from classes or if Student is dismissed from University for any reason, including for a violation of any University policy, Student will not be entitled to any refund of amounts paid hereunder. An appeal can be submitted to the University Bursar's Office if there are mitigating circumstances that could warrant consideration for a refund of charges.Â
Contract Cancellation – Appeal
A release from this Contract for reasons other than academic drop or official withdrawal from the University is highly unlikely. If Student feels that personal circumstances warrant consideration past the cancellation dates listed above, Student may request a copy of the Contract Release Petition from the Residential Life Office. Student shall submit the Contract Release Petition and additional supporting documentation to Residential Life (3010 Evans Commons) for consideration.
Deadline to submit appeal for Spring 2022: January 15, 2022
Contract Release – Academic Absence
If Student will not be utilizing University’s on-campus housing in the spring term because of participation in a University sponsored off-campus academic program such as study abroad, internship, student teaching, etc., Student shall contact the Residential Life Office by December 1 to avoid any fees or charges for the spring term.
GradGuard Renter's Insurance
As outlined in your housing agreement, Lindenwood University assumes no financial responsibility over the personal property of residents nor will the institution be financially responsible for large-scale, unintentional damage caused to university property by on-campus residents, such damage caused by a fire or discharge of a sprinkler-head.
GradGuard Renters Insurance is a smart investment for college students and their families. With the GradGuard Renter’s Insurance plan, personal items that are stolen or damaged by a covered cause of loss can be replaced, subject to a $100 deductible. GradGuard Renters Insurance also protects students financially from large scale, unintentional damage they may cause to their residence hall or bodily injury they may cause to others for which they are legally liable.
Features of GradGuard Renters Insurance for Lindenwood students include:
Low $100 Deductible. Compared to $500, $1,000 or more for a typical homeowner’s insurance policy.
Replacement Cost. If your personal property is stolen or damaged due to a covered peril, it will be replaced with an item of like kind and quality.
Worldwide coverage. Your personal belongings are protected even away from campus.
Electronics coverage. Your electronics, including your TV, laptop, smartphone and tablet, are covered up to the policy limits.
Personal Liability Coverage. If you cause damage to university property or injure others, you may be liable for the damages. Renters Insurance from GradGuard provides up to $300,000 in personal liability coverage. For example, if you unintentionally set off your building’s sprinkler system, liability protection can help pay for the resulting damages.
Alternative to Homeowners Insurance. Not all Homeowners Insurance policies are the same. Limitations may apply when property is away from the principal residence and some. Unlike Homeowners Insurance, your premium will not increase if you make a claim on the policy.
GradGuard Renters Insurance is underwritten by Markel American Insurance Company, Waukesha, WI. The advertised product is not available in AK, and RI.  Other program options are available for these states.  Claims and coverage subject to policy, language, limits and exclusions.
Athlete Residency Policy
Lindenwood University Athletics requires all students affiliated with an athletics team (regardless of if they receive athletic aid or not) to live on campus and be on a meal plan. Exceptions to this policy include:
- Full-time enrolled graduate students
- Students below the age of 17 or 25 years or older
- Married students
- Students who are physically supporting dependents
- Students who have been granted a medical exemption
To request an exemption from the Athlete Residency Policy, please submit the form below to reslife@lindenwood.edu. Please be aware that additional documentation may be required.Â
Athlete Residency Exemption Request Form
If a student forfeits their athletic aid to live off campus, they will not be able to participate as a student-athlete.Â
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Two-Year Residency Policy
Research has shown that first year students who reside on campus in residence halls are more successful in their collegiate experience than students who commute to campus. For this reason, Lindenwood has a two-year residency requirement for traditional undergraduate students that requires students to live in university housing for their first two years in most circumstances. The following students are required to live in university housing.
- New first-year students, freshmen transfers, international students, and transfer students who have completed fewer than 24 credit hours.
- Any student affiliated with an athletic team, both NCAA and SLS, including scholarship student-athletes, non-scholarship student-athletes, team managers, etc.
- Students receiving scholarships that include residency as a scholarship requirement.
Exceptions
The following exceptions to the university housing residency requirement may apply to first-year students who are not affiliated with an athletic team or receiving a scholarship that includes residency as a scholarship requirement.
- Students who reside in the primary residence of their parent(s), legal guardian(s) or international sponsoring family within a 20-mile radius of Lindenwood’s campus.
- Students who are married or parenting.
- Students who reach the age of 22 before the first day of the term.
- Students who have not reached age 17 on the first day of the term.
- Students who are veterans.
Appeals
Students required to live in university housing may appeal this requirement to Lindenwood’s residency appeal committee. Appeals should be submitted in writing to the admissions office and include all reasons why the student believes they should not be required to live in university housing. The residency appeal committee will review each appeal and make decisions on a case-by-case basis. Students granted an appeal to the student housing residency requirement may be subject to an adjustment of the institutional financial aid if the residency status change affects their direct costs.
Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals
- Service Animal and Emotional Support Animal Policy
- Service Animal Notice
- Emotional Support Animal Application
*Caution: Some internet websites sell certificates, registrations, and licensing documents that are typically insufficient to serve as documentation that would “reliably establish that an individual has a disability-related need for an assistance animal” (HUD January 2020), or that the provider has personal knowledge and history of the individual to be able to therapeutically prescribe an ESA as necessary for housing access, use and enjoyment.

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StarRez - Residential Life Portal
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Residential Hall Association (RHA)
Lindenwood Residential Hall Association is a student-run university residence hall governing body that focuses on campus living. The organization is primarily focused on giving residents a greater voice to facilitate change in their halls.
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