Curious about your room assignment? Continuing students can choose their own room through our myMU portal when it opens in March. For first-year, exchange, and transfer students, while your specific room will be assigned by Residence Life, you must still complete your housing application. You'll also have the opportunity to select your roommates if you wish, or they can be assigned to you. Get ready to step into your new campus home!

Discover your perfect roommate match with our myMU portal! Explore personal profiles featuring details like major, hobbies, and lifestyle insights (like, "How late do you typically stay up?") to find someone who truly complements your vibe. You can even search for and request specific roommates on the myHousing portal. If you choose not to select your own roommates, our Residence Life team will gladly help match you with compatible peers.

Get ready to create a dynamic living experience that feels just right for you!

Step into your new campus space, where every detail is designed for your comfort and success. Each room comes complete with an extra-long twin bed, a dedicated desk and chair, and ample wardrobe or closet space to support your daily routine. Roommates also share a spacious 6-drawer dresser, and you'll enjoy seamless connectivity with wireless internet throughout your room.

This is a space built for both productivity and relaxation!

Get ready for a comfortable and convenient stay! We recommend you pack the following essentials for your room: 

• Bedding & Comfort:
  • Extra-long twin sheets
  • Bed pillows
  • Bedspread, comforter, or blanket
• Personal Essentials:
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Alarm clock
• Room Accessories:
  • Bathmats and shower curtains
  • Desk or floor lamp with energy-saving bulbs (no cloth or plastic shades)
  • Flashlights (AA or AAA batteries)
• Tech & Connectivity:
  • Surge protector (must be listed by UL or ETL) 
• Cleaning & Safety:
  • Vacuum, broom, and waste basket
  • Basic cleaning supplies
  • First aid kit
  • High-efficiency laundry detergent
• Wardrobe & Ironing:
  • Clothes hangers

For items you can share with your roommate, consider bringing:

• Area rug (no shag or high pile rugs permitted)
• Refrigerator (up to 3.1 cubic feet)

Please Note: Microfridges are available for rent through our trusted third-party vendor, myMicrofridge. For your safety, microwaves larger than 0.7 cubic feet and/or more than 800 watts are not permitted in the residence halls. 

Each floor in Lee and Horan is equipped with a communal microwave for your shared use. Jasper Hall has a communal microwave in the 1st floor kitchen and Chrysostom Hall has communal microwaves in the 2nd and 3rd floor lounges. 

Pack these essentials to create a space that feels like home while maximizing the benefits of on-campus living!

Manhattan University makes a concerted effort to comply with state fire, health, and safety regulations to maintain a safe living environment for students residing in residence life housing. Electrical appliances and additional items or actions which may be considered hazardous by the Department of Residence Life and/ or Public Safety are specifically prohibited.

For the full list of prohibited actions and items in the residence halls, please click here.

Manhattan University students can rent MicroFridge brand refrigerator/microwaves on campus. All units are NEW and include patented dual plugs, USB ports on the microwave and First Defense Smoke Sensor Technology, which shuts off the microwave at the first sign of smoke.

Orders can be placed by phone at (800) 525-7307 or online. Your MicroFridge rental will be delivered to your room before you arrive and picked up before you leave!

In Chrysostom and Jasper halls, you'll enjoy communal bathrooms with private showers shared among floor residents, kept clean by our dedicated housekeeping team every day.

Meanwhile, Lee and Horan Halls offer suite-style bathrooms shared by residents of two double rooms, creating an intimate setting where you and your suite mates manage cleaning together. 

On-site washers and dryers are available in every residence hall, completely free of charge. Enjoy the convenience and ease of managing your laundry right at home.

All on-campus residents enjoy the convenience of package and letter delivery at our campus mailroom, located on the first floor of Horan Hall. While individual mailboxes aren't assigned, you can easily receive your mail using the following address:

We also have Amazon Lockers located in the main lobby of Lee and Horan Hall. When ordering through Amazon, please choose the correct locker for pick-up. 

Lee Hall: BOEX 

Horan Hall: YVAN

Experience hassle-free mail service designed for your dynamic campus life!

Yes, first-year students can bring their cars to campus and will need to purchase a parking permit through the Public Safety office. However, we highly encourage first-year students to experience the vibrant urban lifestyle - living in the heart of the world's public transportation hub. With subways, Metro-North, and public buses right at your doorstep, you'll enjoy easy access to all the excitement the city has to offer without the hassle of driving.

Experience convenience at its finest with new Citibank ATMs in Thomas Hall - your financial needs, effortlessly managed. And stay tuned, because more locations are coming soon to serve you even better.

Yes. At Manhattan University, we are committed to making your residential experience as seamless as possible. Through our partnership with Storage Scholars, students have access to a convenient, full-service moving and storage solution designed specifically for college life.

Manhattan University is proud to partner with National Student Services, a local company that provides tailored insurance options for our resident students. Visit their website for details and special rates. Plus, when you complete your on-campus housing application, you'll have the option to sign up for Gradguard’s renters insurance program. 

Visit this page to learn more about student personal property insurance.

As outlined in the Housing License, residents are responsible for maintaining the condition of their assigned room and furnishings beyond ordinary wear and tear. This responsibility extends to any damages incurred within your room, for which you may be charged. To help limit unnecessary charges, we encourage you to complete your Room Condition Forms (RCFs) at the beginning of the year and again upon checkout, ensuring an accurate assessment of any damages.

Additionally, any damage to common areas may also result in charges. Our shared spaces - including apartment living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and community areas are for everyone’s enjoyment. We ask that all residents use these facilities in a respectful, prudent, and safe manner in accordance with community policies. Please note that the Office of Residence Life reserves the right to impose appropriate restrictions on common area use when necessary.