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Limited Housing Available for Graduate and Theological Students

Graduate Student Housing Deadline

June 1st – Housing application deadline for returning and new graduate students.

June 15th – Notification of placement decisions for new graduate students.

July 1st – Notification of placement decisions for returning graduate students.

The University’s approved housing assignment priority is as follows:

– New international single graduate students

– New international graduate students with families

– New domestic single graduate students

– New domestic graduate students with families

– Returning international and domestic graduate students

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Housing Agreements are offered on a yearly basis only, and policy states that priority is for incoming students. Every resident must reapply for housing for the next housing agreement term.

If you anticipate needing to live on campus for an additional year as a returning full-time student, please visit drew.edu/housingportal, navigate to “Forms,” and complete a returning student housing application by June 1st. Decisions on Returning Graduate Student Housing Applications for the next academic year will be communicated to you on or before July 1st. Returning student housing applications are reviewed and placement decisions will be determined by availability.

Qualifications

HOUSING AVAILABILITY

The following qualifications, rules and regulations apply to residents in all Graduate and  Theological student housing. Housing is available for:

  • Students who have officially accepted admission into the University;
  • Students who have paid an enrollment deposit and housing deposit;
  • Only full-time, degree-seeking students of the University. A minimum of nine (9) credits per semester or maintenance and matriculation are required to classify a student as full-time for the academic year.

Housing is not guaranteed and may only be available for the initial year of your program.

  • Housing is available at the end of August for the fall semester and at the end of January for the spring semester. The University cannot accommodate new students in the residence halls any earlier.
  • Married couples and domestic partners must be able to provide documentation of their status, if requested. Documentation can be a marriage certificate, domestic partnership agreement, mortgage agreement or deed showing joint ownership, co-parenting agreement or another document that establishes a joint responsibility for each others welfare and financial obligations. In the case of separation or divorce, the University will continue to offer housing to the the student only.

University Policy on Family Housing Unit Capacity

ONE-BEDROOM UNITS

One-bedroom units are located in Tipple. The living/dining/kitchen areas are approximately 12’ x 14’ and the bedroom approximately 10’ x 12’. Bathrooms have a stall shower. These units are reserved for couples, couples with one child under the age of ten or a single parent with two children of the same sex or two children of the opposite sex if both are under the age of ten. The maximum capacity for a one-bedroom unit is a family of three people.

TWO-BEDROOM UNITS

Two-bedroom units are located in Tipple. The two-bedroom unit is similar in size and layout to the one-bedroom unit, but with one additional bedroom. Two-bedroom units are limited to couples and single parents with at least one child over the age of ten, single parents and couples with two children of the same sex or two children of opposite sex under the age of ten. The maximum capacity for a two-bedroom unit is a family of four people.

THREE-BEDROOM UNITS

Three-bedroom units are limited to couples and single parents with at least two children of the opposite sex, one of whom is ten or more, or three children. The maximum capacity for a three-bedroom unit is a family of six people.

Note: The family size and age of children on July 1 of each year determine the appropriate housing unit for each family.

Single Student Housing Units

9- OR 12- MONTH RESIDENCY

Tipple Hall is also used for single student housing. Single occupancy rooms are available where students have their own private room but, share the kitchen, bathroom and common area with one to three other students. Bedrooms have a bed, dresser, desk and chair for each student.

Housing Eligibility and Limitation

We are eager to assist you in finding a housing accommodation. Please contact [email protected] or 973-408-3924 and we will set up a time to speak to you about your individual needs.

  • All residents agree to assume the responsibility for the facility to which they are assigned and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the University and the Housing Agreement. Failure to comply with these rules and policies are grounds for termination of the Housing Occupancy Agreement.
  • The University shall not be liable for damage or loss to any resident personal property from any cause whatsoever. The University does not carry insurance on the personal property of students therefore, residents are strongly advised to get renters’ insurance for their belongings.

Housing Deposit

Students must submit a $250 housing deposit in order to be assigned housing and receive a housing occupancy agreement. The housing deposit is non-refundable after August 1st for the fall semester and December 15th for the spring semester. If you break your housing occupancy agreement for any reason, including withdrawal, your $250 housing deposit is forfeited.

Housing Assignments

Such factors as scholarship, date the application is received, degree program, and availability of space are considered in assigning incoming students. Most housing decisions are made in July for the fall semester and in December for the spring semester. Most notifications are sent to students by July 15 for the fall semester and January 15 for the spring semester. If no housing is available by July 15 for the fall semester and January 15 for the spring semester, housing deposits will be returned to the students and applications withdrawn.

Applicants will be matched to units according to University policies and capacity guidelines.

New Student Arrival

  • New students must have a confirmed housing assignment through the Housing Office before arriving on campus.
  • Students may not arrive any earlier than one week prior to their orientation for the fall and spring semesters and may not arrive on weekends or holidays.
  • New students must make arrangements for check-in. Please email [email protected] to make your arrangements.
  • Students attending the summer English program (ESOL) may arrive no earlier than one week before the start of the program. Again, arrival must occur on weekdays.