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Housing and Dining

Living on campus connects you closer to friends, classes, and the exciting opportunities that Austin has to offer, with the added benefit of enhanced safety and security on campus.

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Campus Cuisine

From made-to-order meals to grab-and-go snacks and fresh coffee, discover on-campus dining experiences.

Where to Eat

Welcome Home

Living on campus means you’re steps away from friends, classes, and dining options. By engaging in the residential experience at St. Edward’s, you develop independent living skills, build community and relationships, prioritize health and wellness, and grow personally and intellectually.

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Basil Moreau Hall and Casitas

Across from the Ragsdale Center, this residence community is available to first- and second-year students.

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Casa

The Casa is next to Jacques Dujarié and Basil Moreau Halls, and is available for sophomores, juniors and seniors.

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The Residential Village

In the heart of campus, The Residential Village is composed of three residence halls: Edmund Hunt Hall, Le Mans Hall, and Lady Bird Johnson Hall (available for first- and second-year students).

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Jacques Dujarié Hall and Casitas

Next to the Ragsdale Center, this residence community is available to first- and second-year students.

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Maryhill and Hilltopper Heights Apartments

Offering the feel of off-campus living, these unfurnished on-campus apartments allow you to decorate as you like. Available for juniors, seniors and graduate students.

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St. André Apartments

These fully furnished apartments are close to classrooms and campus services. Available for sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.

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Find Your Housing Fit

St. Edward’s has a variety of living communities and room types to choose from. Look at the amenities and information for each or explore a curated collection of articles that will help you pick the right housing for you.

Room Types and Locations On-Campus Housing Guide

What’s required for housing and meal plans?

  • All first- and second-year students need to live in an on-campus residence hall, unless you meet housing exemption criteria and are:
    • A commuter and are living with a parent or legal guardian who resides in the Austin area (within 20 miles of campus) and has proven residence for at least six months
    • Married and can provide a valid marriage license
    • An incoming first-year student that has been out of high school for more than one calendar year
    • Living with a disabling condition that cannot be accommodated in campus housing

Other Considerations

  • Juniors and seniors can apply for on-campus housing, although availability is limited and not guaranteed.
  • All full-time undergraduate students need to buy a meal plan. There are meal-plan options designed for first-year students, for students who commute to campus, and more.
  • Find out what to expect and when, including key dates and deadlines.
  • From reviewing your housing contract to sending a maintenance request, access helpful resident resources.

How to Sign Up for Housing

Housing is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Academic-year housing (fall and spring) registration opens online in February.
  • Spring-only housing registration opens online in October and housing is assigned in mid-December.
  • Summer housing registration opens online in March.

Before you can sign up for housing, you must be accepted to the university and send your nonrefundable $500 enrollment deposit. Please allow 24–48 hours for processing from the time you send your enrollment deposit. Then you may access your housing application through the pre-orientation online course, Hillstart. Look for the invitation to Hillstart in your SEU email.

If you meet the criteria for housing exemption and won’t need to live on campus, you can send a housing exemption request in Hillstart. On the appropriate page, select the box to say that you are applying for a housing exemption and provide documentation that supports your request. Residence Life will contact you via email to confirm your request.

Sign up for academic-year housing (fall and spring) beginning on ​January 30, 2024.

  • First, get your housing sign-up time. Log in to myHilltop and begin your housing application via the housing portal between 9 a.m. on January 30 and 5 p.m. on February 6.
  • Then, select your housing. Log in to myHilltop during your assigned timeslot and make your choice via the housing portal.
  • If you don't get an assigned housing sign-up time, you will be able to select housing beginning on February 16, 2024.
  • Spring-only housing registration opens online in October and housing is assigned in mid-December. Summer housing registration opens online in March.
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Rates for Housing and Meal Plans

Check out the costs for on-campus housing and meal plans.

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Contact Us

The Office of Residence Life is here to help you make the most of your college experience — from lending a hand, answering questions, and putting on enriching programming. 

Get in Touch

Residence Life
reslife@59shoushen.com
512-448-8419

If you need an on-campus housing accommodation such as a service animal or assistive device, contact Student Disability Services.

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