Parent FAQ
- Who can apply for housing?
- How does my student apply?
- How much does housing cost?
- When does my student need to apply for housing?
- Is housing guaranteed?
- How can I pay my students room and board?
- Can financial aid pay for my students housing?
- How late can my student apply?
- Is my student required to live on-campus?
- What are the terms of the housing agreement?
The Residence Halls Service Agreement terms are:
Academic Year (mid-August to mid-May)
Spring Semester (mid-January to mid-May)
Summer Session(s) (June to mid-Aug)
For Internationals Students only, a Residence Halls Service Agreement is available for a 12 month term.
The Calhoun Loft Agreement is available in a 9- or 12-month term.
All students admitted to the University of Houston or associated with a University of Houston sponsored program.
Click on “Apply for Housing” link located on the left hand side of any University of Houston Residential Life & Housing web page.
| Moody Tower Double $2,082.00 | Moody Towers Single $2,598.00 | Moody Towers Super Single $2,849.00 | Quad Double $2,306.00 | Quad Super Single $3,053.00 | Cougar Village Double $2,549.00 | Cougar Village Single $3,315.00 |
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| Lifestyle 21 Meal Plan $1,610.00 | $3,692.00 | $4,208.00 | $4,459.00 | $3,916.00 | $4,663.00 | $4,159.00 | $4,925.00 |
| Lifestyle 15 Meal Plan $1,610.00 | $3,692.00 | $4,208.00 | $4,459.00 | $3,916.00 | $4,663.00 | $4,159.00 | $4,925.00 |
| Lifestyle 160 Meal Plan $1,610.00 | $3,692.00 | $4,208.00 | $4,459.00 | $3,916.00 | $4,663.00 | $4,159.00 | $4,925.00 |
| **Cougar Cash Meal Plan $1,350.00 | $3,432.00 | $3,948.00 | $4,199.00 | $3,656.00 | $4,403.00 | $3,899.00 | $4,665.00 |
A student can apply for the residence halls as soon as they are admitted to the University of Houston and have received their PeopleSoft ID in their welcome letter. We process all housing applications on a first come, first serve basis. We highly recommend applying as early as possible as space is limited.
All residence hall space is offered on a first come, first serve basis.
The $300.00 deposit and the $45.00 non-refundable processing fee may be paid online with a credit card or electronic check. Semester room and board charges will be added to your student’s UH account.
The amount that is awarded to each student varies. Make sure to contact the UH Financial Aid and Scholarships office to inquire on your status.
The Residential Life & Housing office will offer space on a first come, first serve basis until every available space is occupied.
Residing on-campus is optional for all UH students, but students who live in the residence halls tend to have more satisfaction with their college experience, stay in school and graduate at higher rates than students who live off campus. Living on-campus has many benefits.
- When can my student move in?
- Can I move my student in early?
- How do I cancel my student’s housing?
- Can my student request a specific roommate?
- What happens if my student does not have a roommate preference?
If an applicant does not have a roommate preference, the Housing Services will consider several factors when making roommate matches. Criteria considered for matching are:- Gender
- Classification
- Major
- Can my student stay in their room over winter break?
- Does my student have to move out all belongings when leaving for winter break?
- Can I change my student’s meal plan?
- Does my student have to have a meal plan?
- Can my student have a car?
- What is an RA?
Move in schedules will be provided with the room confirmation letter. Check-in is generally 3-5 days prior to the first day of class.
Students can move in early for an early check in fee. If assigned room is not available, Housing Services will make arrangements for a temporary room until assigned room is available.
Students may terminate their Residence Halls Service Agreement by written notification via Postal Services mail, email or fax letter prior to check in and will incur a partial or full loss of deposit. Dates of lose are indicated on the Residence Halls Service agreement, page 3 Section 5. After check-in, residents may terminate their Residence Hall Service Agreement with their Area Coordinators office in person and follow procedures for a proper check out. Refer to the Res Life section for proper check out procedures. Loss of deposit, a cancellation fee and if applicable, room fees are applied and charged to the students UH account.
On the housing application, your student can indicate a person as his/her roommate preference. Make sure the roommate preference also indicates your student as his/her roommate preference. To better the chances of being assigned together, requesting roommates should apply for housing and return their completed Residence Halls Service Agreement in at the same time.
Unfortunately, with the decommission of Cougar Place, we no longer are able to offer Winter Break Housing. All residence halls will be closed during Winter Break.
During winter break, Cougar Village, Moody Towers and Quadrangle will be closed but students can leave their belongings. All refrigerators will need to be defrosted and emptied before leaving. Once the halls close for winter break, residents will not be allowed in. So make sure not to leave any medications behind.
Students assigned to Cougar Village, Quadrangle or Moody Towers will automatically be placed on the Lifestyle 21 meal plan. Students can change their meal plan two weeks prior to the semester and one time per semester on line by going to http://my.uh.edu and selecting Student Financials under Optional fees.
All residents residing in Cougar Village, Moody Towers and Quadrangle areas are required to have meal plan. In all other areas, the meal plan is optional.
Yes, all residents can have cars on campus. You can purchase a parking decal through on-line enrollment services. You can also contact the Parking and Transportation office at 713-743-1097.
Resident Assistants (RA) are students committed to helping residents enjoy all aspects of campus life. The RA serves as the liaison between the students and administrators, reports maintenance requests, informs residents of upcoming events and also lends an ear when needed. The RA provides the opportunity for residents to get acquainted through planned activities, educational programs, and being knowledgeable of various services offered on campus.