New Residents

As a newly accepted Student or current RU student who would like to live on campus, you will use eRezLife to apply for campus housing.  You will be able to sign your contract (lease agreement) and submit your housing preferences online. All of the information is here to make your housing application experience quick and easy. Information on housing rates may be found in the contract packet as part of the application on eRezLife linked below.  All incoming students may apply to live in one of our campus residence halls.

Residency Requirement

Rockhurst University Troost campus has a residency requirement that requires all full-time, first and second year students to live with their parents/guardian (where they lived their senior year of high school)  or on campus unless they meet one or more of the following conditions:

  • Students classified as a junior have completed 60 hours post high school with at least a "C" average or who have lived on campus for four semesters
  • ​Students who are age 23 or older
  • Students who have completed active, full-time military service
  • Students who have a spouse or dependents living with them

If you do not meet any of the requirements above and opt to live with your parents/guardians, you must complete a Residency Exemption request online.  The request must be completed for first and second year who do not live on campus.  Each student must submit either a Residency Exemption request or a Housing Contract- both are submitted ONLINE using our housing system.

First and second year students who do not return either form will be assigned to University housing. Students will be subject to a prorated housing and meal plan if confirmation is received after the start of the academic year.  There is no Housing or Meal Plan refunds after the 4th week of classes for any given term.  

How to Apply to Live on Campus or for a Residency Exemption:

Please follow the housing application instructions below:

        APPLY NOW:  A housing intent form must be completed first- ALL new students and transfer students need to complete this form.  You will use your Rockhurst University Admission Portal login information to access the Housing Intent Form.  After completing this form you will be directed to eRezLife to complete the housing application or Residency Exemption Request.  By completing a housing application you are contracting university housing for the entire academic year (Fall to Spring).

If you are interested in living on campus with other students who share or affirm your identity, visit our Transgender and Non-Binary Housing page for more information.



Already thinking ahead to your second year at Rockhurst? 



To plan for your second year (and beyond!), you may choose between the Residence Halls or you may apply with a group to live in one of the Townhouse Village units (THV) and RockRow.  Returning housing applications will begin in January. Make sure to complete the online application (no matter which housing option you choose). Please remember it is a very competitive process.

Questions? Contact the Residence Life Office at 816-501-4663.