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. For your safety and convenience, only microfridges (which include a built-in microwave) are allowed in suites and single rooms—standalone microwaves aren’t permitted. But don’t worry, each floor in Lee and Horan is equipped with a communal microwave for your shared use. Enjoy your time on campus!

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

The following items are NOT permitted in residence hall rooms, suites or apartments***...

KITCHEN APPLIANCES

• Hot Plates
• Air-fryers
• Rice Cookers
• Hot Pots
• Portable Ranges
• Popcorn makers
• Electric Pots/Pans/Woks
• Fondue Pot/Fountains
• George Foreman style grills
• Toaster Ovens
• Toasters
• Griddles
• Microfridges or refrigerators larger than 3 cubic feet
• Coffee makers/electric kettles with exposed heating elements
• Crock pots, Instant Pots, and other electronic pressure cookers

DECORATIONS

• Tapestries/Flags over 36 inches in length 
• Fake spider webs
• Shag or high-pile rugs
• Fake snow
• Corn
• Straw decorations
• Hay
• Crepe paper decor
• Tinsel
• Metallic or Mylar decor
• Garland
• Plastic door decor
• Full-length door covering
• Real Christmas trees
• Artificial trees, wreaths or other artificial vegetation without certification of fire resistance. Artificial vegetation with certification of fire resistance must not exceed three feet.
• More than 2 lengths of decorative lights strung together.

LAMPS

• Lamps with plastic or cloth lamp shades/covers.
• Lamps with exposed bulb
• Halogen lamps or bulbs
• Sun/sun set Lamps
• Lava Lamps
• Clip-On Lamps are permitted ONLY if they use LED lights. Other clip-on lamps are not permitted.

EXTENSION CORDS AND OUTLET ADAPTERS

• Extension cords
• Power splitter cables
• Outlet extender/adapter
• Multiplug adapters

FLAME PRODUCING & FLAMMABLE ITEMS/LIQUIDS

• Oil lamps
• Fireworks
• Grills of any type or size
• Scented plug-ins
• Charcoal for grilling
• Candles (burnt or unburnt)
• Grilling charcoal
• Incense (burnt or unburnt) or incense accessories, including sage or other burnable products.
• Butane/lighter fluid/gasoline
• Torches, including culinary torches.
• Devices or equipment with internal combustion engines.
• Scented oil, wax or candle warmers of any kind
• Coals, including hookah coals. Hookahs that are free of coal residues may be stored in residence hall rooms.
• Art supplies consisting of flammable materials such as oil-based paints, stains, and paint thinner, aerosol paint cans, etc.

OTHER PROHIBITED ELECTRONICS

• Electric Blankets
• Air Conditioners
• Space Heaters
• Electric heating pads. Non-electric pads such as microwaveable pads are permitted.
• Appliances in need of electrical repair or which may be considered hazardous.
• Vehicles with internal combustion or electric engines to include motorcycles, motorized skateboards, hoverboards, motorbikes, etc. Battery-powered personal transportation vehicles to include motorcycles, motorized skateboards, hoverboards, motorbikes, etc.

ALCOHOL/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

• Water pipes, bongs, one-hitters, hypodermic syringes/needles not prescribed to them by a licensed physician. Any scale or smoking apparatus determined to be drug-use related.
• Funnels for drinking, kegs, decorative alcohol containers, including empty wine/beer bottles used for craft projects.

WEAPONS AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Weapons are prohibited in the Residence Halls, including but not limited to firearms, darts, electronic darts, stun guns, gravity knife, switchblade knives, pilum ballistic knives, metal knuckle knives, swords, cane swords, billy club/batons, blackjack, bludgeon, plastic knuckles, metal knuckles, nun-chuka stick, sandbag, sandclub, wrist-brace type slingshot or slungshot, shuriken or "Kung Fu Star".
• In addition, we prohibit any knives, box cutters, BB, paint or air guns, archery equipment, and metal-tipped darts.
• All permitted items with a sharp edge must be safely stored away when not in use.

NON-COLLEGE ISSUED FURNITURE

• All non-college-issued furniture is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to desks, dressers, mattresses, couches, upholstered or wooden chairs, fabric-covered folding chairs, bean bag chairs, air mattresses and other furniture items.
• Headboards 
• Bungee chairs or small bookcases no larger than 36∘ Length x 24" Height x 12" Width/Depth may be approved as long as they are not blocking egress.
• Storage units with any fabric covering, such as dressers with fabric drawers, upholstered storage ottomans, etc. are prohibited.

OTHER PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Soldering equipment
• Power Tools
• Cinder Blocks
• Bed Risers
• Construction or wood working tools such as saws, hammers, drills, etc.
• Tapestries, flags, etc., exceeding 36".
• Taxidermy (This includes finished products as well as skins, tools and other items used for repairing, stuffing or mounting taxidermy).

Horan Apartments***

Items permitted ONLY in Apartments located in Horan Hall:

• Single serve coffee maker
• Kettle with auto shut-off
• Rice Cooker
• Crockpot
• Air Fryer
• Slotted Toaster
• Food Dehydrator

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:

Student Name
Manhattan University
4513 Manhattan College Parkway
Box # [Insert Mailbox Number]
Bronx, NY 10471

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. Our trusted partner, Dorm Room Movers will send you all the packing supplies you need—boxes and tape—so you can pack with ease. Then, their professional, insured movers will pick up your items, store them safely over the summer in climate-protected facilities with 24/7 security, and deliver everything back when you return. They also offer shipping services to and from campus.

Full-Service Summer Storage Includes:

• Boxes and tape delivered straight to you
• Professional pick-up and delivery service
• $100 insurance per box or unboxed item
• Climate-protected storage with 24/7 security

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 Contract, 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, balconies, 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 ORL reserves the right to impose appropriate restrictions on common area use when necessary.