The Step-By-Step Guide to Housing Selection All Students MUST complete the following by February 22nd, 2013.
Living on-campus for 2013-2014
Step 1 - Create your group for the 2013-2014 academic year, pick ONE housing choice, and choose a “Group Leader.”
- If you are a rising sophomore, then you must choose a group of all rising sophomore students.
- If you are a rising junior or senior, then you are able to choose group members who are also rising juniors or seniors.
Housing Choices:
Type of Housing |
Class Year Occupants |
6 Person Apartments |
Seniors & some Juniors |
4 Person Apartments |
Seniors, Juniors, & Sophomores |
6 Person Suites |
Seniors, Juniors, & Sophomores |
4 Person Suites |
Seniors, Juniors, & Sophomores |
Quads in Traditional Halls |
Seniors, Juniors, & Sophomores
Limited quantity available |
Triples in Traditional Halls |
Seniors, Juniors, & Sophomores |
Doubles in Traditional Halls |
Seniors, Juniors, & Sophomores
Limited quantity available |
Singles in Traditional Halls |
Seniors, Juniors, & Sophomores
Limited quantity available |
Voluntary overcrowding for one semester in Apartments/Suites
- Apartments and Suites may voluntarily overcrowd by no more than 1 person beyond the normal occupancy.
- Example – Applying for a 4 person Apartment/Suite, then voluntarily overcrowd to 5 people for one semester.
- Example – Applying for a 6 person Apartment/Suite, then voluntarily overcrowd to 7 people for one semester.
- Groups overcrowded by 1 during the fall semester will go through housing selection first. Groups will select from Apartments and Suites configured for overcrowding.
- Please note that groups who choose to voluntarily overcrowd do not get a financial rebate.
Residence Life reserves the right to assign students as needed to any regular open beds if the Apartment or Suite drops below the normal capacity (below 6 or 4) in the non-overcrowded semester.
Please remember:
- Lottery groups are chosen randomly by order of class year.
- You might not receive your choice in the housing selection. If you do not receive your choice, the Office of Residence Life will work with you to select another available housing option.
Step 2 - Submit your application for housing by February 22nd, 2013.
- All group members will log onto http://providence-residence.symplicity.com.
- Forgot your password? Click the “forgot password link” and clear your web browser’s cache.
- Write down your “Roommate Code” found at the top right of the screen and provide your code to the “Group Leader.”
- “Group Leader” ONLY – Collect all roommate codes for your group, log on to http://providence-residence.symplicity.com.
- Click "Opt In" under "Room Selection" for the type of housing that you are applying for.
- Enter the Roommate Code for each of the proposed roommates.
What if someone from your plans to Study Abroad?
Please click on the link below for the study abroad housing policy.
Step 3 – Receive notification of your group’s housing status.
In March, you will receive notification if you have been approved for your desired type of housing.
If your group was not approved, the Office of Residence Life will assist you in finding your next preferred type of housing based on availability.
Step 4 – Participate in Housing Selection and Select a Meal Plan
Lottery times will be emailed to the groups at least two days before the applicable lottery.
April 8th – Housing Selection for 6 person Apartments and Suites
April 10th – Housing Selection for 4 person Apartments and Suites
April 12th – Housing Selection for Traditional Halls
Type of Housing |
Minimum Meal Plan |
4 & 6 Person Apartments |
No meal plan necessary |
4 & 6 Person Suites |
11 Meal Plan |
Traditional Halls (Upperclassmen) |
15 Meal Plan |
Step 5 – Complete your Housing Contract and Confirm your Meal Plan Choice
- After housing selection, you will receive an email directing you to log onto http://providence-residence.symplicity.com.
- Follow the prompts to complete your housing contract and select a meal plan.
Please remember that housing contracts are for the full academic year which includes both fall and spring semesters.
Living off-campus or commuting
Fill out the meal plan application by February 20, 2013. Everyone must complete this form. If you do not wish to purchase a meal plan, please select the “zero meal plan.”