Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No.

The Housing Contract is a two semester contract (Fall and Spring) or one semester (Spring Only). We do not offer “Fall Only” housing. Residents who move in beginning in the Fall Semester are held to the contract for both semesters unless they graduate or are otherwise not enrolled for Spring. Spring Only Contracts are available. Summer and Winter break contracts are separate contracts that are not included in the Fall and Spring or Spring only contract.

Students are encouraged to complete a housing contract as soon as they have been admitted to the University. Space is limited, so you are strongly encouraged to complete your contract as soon as possible. The contracts will close once capacity has been reached, and a standby list will begin.

Visit our Contracts page to see when contracts open up.

Yes. 

Please see our Roommates page for more information

Current/Returning Residents: The online room selection process allows current residents to indicate their preferences for where and with whom they’d like to live in the coming academic year.

New students: Students who are new to living on campus will be assigned their room based on specific Living Learning Communities, housing preferences, and roommate requests they include in their contracts. These students are assigned their room in order their contract was submitted. 

Please remember that you are not guaranteed to be assigned the room type(s) you request but we will make every effort to accommodate your request.

Please see the Contracts page for more information.

Students are permitted to have fish in aquariums less than 10 gallons. Other kinds of pets are not permitted.

Housing rent and other fees are due on or before the established UWF “Fee Payment Deadline” each semester. Tuition, Housing and Meal Plan are due by the same date as determined by the University's Controller's Office.

Learn more about payment deadlines on the Controller's Office website.

Room change requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Please view the Room Change page for more information.

Yes, minor decorating is allowed. Residents may not use any prohibited items or anything which may damage the room, walls or furniture. Painting, construction projects or furniture removal is not allowed. 

Please keep in mind that a Room Condition Report (RCR) is filled out each time a resident moves into or out of a room. This is to ensure the room is kept clean and serviceable. When residents move out, they will be charged for any damage which is not documented on their RCR.

There is a break housing fee to live in your room during the Winter Break between semesters, but your belongings can remain with no extra fee.

UWF residence halls and the apartments remain open during Thanksgiving, Spring Break, and all other holidays during the academic year. Please be aware that there may be reduced services during these times.

No. As noted in the Housing Contract, UWF is not responsible for insuring residents' belongings. Residents are also encouraged to check with their parents/guardians to see if their insurance provides coverage or they may contract for private renters insurance.

The safety of our residents is our number one priority. Please visit the Severe Weather Guide page for information about severe weather situations.

A limited number of spaces are designed, or can be modified, to accommodate students with physical disabilities. The specified nature of your disability should be identified so we can work with you and try best to meet your needs and make your assignment. You are required to contact UWF’s Student Accessibility Resources to request any housing accommodations and our staff will work to accommodate approved requests.

Residents may want to bring decorations, toiletries, linens, cleaning supplies, a lamp, some basic food prep items and other things to make the room your own. Please see our What to Bring List for more ideas of items that are good to have on campus.