Housing Options

Summer Housing

Mini-May ⎸ Summer I & II ⎸ Summer I ⎸ Summer II ⎸ Deadlines ⎸ Lease Extension/Storage

How to Apply for Summer Housing (including apartments lease extension/storage)

  • USE A COMPUTER. This will allow you to complete everything with no headaches!
  • Log on to your Housing Portal using your HSU credentials.
  • Find more details here on our website.
  • Watch this slideshow to learn more about applying.
  • The application walks you through each page and it will make sense while you go through it. Just be sure to read each page fully and pay attention to which buttons you are selecting.
  • The last two pages are your housing contract and selecting your room, if that pertains to your application. You MUST sign your contract and select your room for Summer I/II.

Mini-May/Mini-Summer

  • Select this option if you will be here for the Mini-May/Mini-Summer interim session.
  • Dates: May 4 - May 24
  • Any current RESIDENCE HALL student (East/West/Sturgis/Smith/University Place) can apply for Mini-May/Mini-Summer.
  • If you are also going to be here for Summer I, Summer II, or both, be sure to apply for those terms on your Housing Portal and select/indicate that you will be here for Mini-May/Mini-Summer, as well.
  • For Mini-May/Mini-Summer, you will reside in your CURRENT spring 2024 room until your summer room is ready in West Hall or throughout the duration if you are not doing Summer I.
  • Price for Mini-May/Mini-Summer:
    • All summer prices will be based on the cost of a double room in West Hall at a daily rate of $20/day.
    • Total price for Mini-May/Mini-Summer if you are checking out and NOT returning for the rest of the summer: $395 (charged in May)

Summer I & Summer II 2024

  • Select this option if you will be here for BOTH Summer I AND Summer II.
  • Dates: May 26 - August 1
  • ANY student (East/West/Sturgis/Smith/University Place) can apply for Summer I & Summer II. You are eligible to apply for Summer I & Summer II if you are a current student, a summer student, and/or an incoming student for fall 2024.
  • You will reside in West Hall.
  • There are NO single rooms available in summer. You MUST have a roommate, unless you are registered with the Disability Resource Center and their office informs Housing you need an accommodation of an accessible room. In this case, it is your responsibility to work with the DRC and communicate with Housing so we can assign you into a single/accessible room.
  • Price for Summer I & Summer II 2024:
    • All summer prices will be based on the cost of a double room in West Hall at a daily rate of $20/day.
    • Total price for Summer I & Summer II 2024 if you are checking out and NOT returning until your move-in day for fall 2024: $1,340 (charged in May/the beginning of Summer I)
  • You will have the opportunity to reside on campus from August 1 through the official move-in days for fall 2024, as well, and you will be charged $20/day, accordingly. We will gather that information from you in July. We will move you to your fall assignment when your room is clean and available.
  • Room Selection: You will select your room yourself for Summer I & Summer II 2024. The last page of the application will allow you to select your summer room. It is best to go ahead and pick a roommate, otherwise, if you are not assigned in a room with someone else, you WILL be consolidated to get a roommate prior to your arrival.
  • Remember to select the Mini-May option if you will also be doing that.

Summer I ONLY (without Summer II)

  • Select this option if you will be here for ONLY Summer I and not Summer II. Remember you must also indicate if you will be here for Mini-May/Mini-Summer.
  • Dates: May 26 - June 28
  • ANY student (East/West/Sturgis/Smith/University Place) can apply for Summer I. You are eligible to apply for Summer I if you are a current student, a summer student, and/or an incoming student for fall 2024.
  • You will reside in West Hall.
  • There are NO single rooms available in summer. You MUST have a roommate, unless you are registered with the Disability Resource Center and their office informs Housing you need an accommodation of an accessible room. In this case, it is your responsibility to work with the DRC and communicate with Housing so we can assign you into a single/accessible room.
  • Price for Summer I 2024:
    • All summer prices will be based on the cost of a double room in West Hall at a daily rate of $20/day.
    • Total price for Summer I 2024 if you are checking out and NOT returning for Summer II: $660 (charged in May)
  • Room Selection: You will select your room yourself for Summer I & Summer II 2024 or both. The last page of the application will allow you to select your summer room. It is best to go ahead and pick a roommate, otherwise, if you are not assigned in a room with someone else, you WILL be consolidated to get a roommate prior to your arrival.
  • Remember to select the Mini-May option if you will also be doing that.

Summer II ONLY (without Summer I)

  • Select this option if you will be here for ONLY Summer II and not Summer I. Remember you must also indicate if you will be here for Mini-May/Mini-Summer. If you are going to be here for Summer I and Summer II, please select the option for "Summer I & Summer II 2024."
  • Dates: June 30 - August 1
  • ANY student (East/West/Sturgis/Smith/University Place) can apply for Summer II. You are eligible to apply for Summer II if you are a current student, a summer student, and/or an incoming student for fall 2024.
  • You will reside in West Hall.
  • There are NO single rooms available in summer. You MUST have a roommate, unless you are registered with the Disability Resource Center and their office informs Housing you need an accommodation of an accessible room. In this case, it is your responsibility to work with the DRC and communicate with Housing so we can assign you into a single/accessible room.
  • Price for Summer II 2024:
    • All summer prices will be based on the cost of a double room in West Hall at a daily rate of $20/day.
    • Total price for Summer II 2024 if you are checking out and NOT returning or leaving until your fall 2024 move-in day: $640 (charged in June)
  • You will have the opportunity to reside on campus from August 1 through the official move-in days for fall 2024, as well, and you will be charged $20/day, accordingly. We will gather that information from you in July. We will move you to your fall assignment when your room is clean and available.
  • Room Selection: You will select your room yourself for Summer I & Summer II 2024 or just for Summer II. The last page of the application will allow you to select your summer room. It is best to go ahead and pick a roommate, otherwise, if you are not assigned in a room with someone else, you WILL be consolidated to get a roommate prior to your arrival.
  • Remember to select the Mini-May option if you will also be doing that.

Deadline and Cancellations for Mini-May, Summer I and Summer II or Both Summer I & II

  • The deadline to apply for Mini-May/Mini-Summer and Summer I is by April 19. No late applications will be accepted.
  • Cancellation for Mini-May/Mini-Summer and Summer I: If you decide that you need to cancel you MUST cancel by April 26. If you do not cancel by this day you will be charged. We will share the cancellation form with you in April so that we only share it with those who have applied.
  • The deadline to apply for Summer II is by June 17. No late applications will be accepted.
  • Cancellation for Summer II: If you decide that you need to cancel you MUST cancel by June 24. If you do not cancel by this day you will be charged. We will share the cancellation form with you in April so that we only share it with those who have applied.

Important Notes to Consider

  • Meal plans are not required in the summer. Meal plans will not be available during Mini-May/Mini-Summer. In addition, the cafeteria might not be open during Summer I. That will be determined based on the number of students residing on campus. We will keep you updated on this.
  • Meal plans during Summer II will be selected as time gets closer.
  • Housing contract: Please read your contract fully when completing your summer application. Note that this is a legally-binding agreement between you and the University and it is important to understand everything concerning canceling housing, policies, procedures, payments, etc. You are responsible for reading and understanding your contract.
  • Accommodations: If you need an accommodation, please reach out to the Disability Resource Center prior to your room selection/submitting your summer application, so that we know how to best serve you.

Apartment Lease Extension or Apartment Storage

  • Lease extension:
    • Lease extensions are available only to apartment residents.
    • Any CURRENT apartment resident can extend their lease. You do not have to be enrolled in fall 2024 classes to extend your lease.
    • If you are NOT returning in fall 2024 or you are going to a different room or apartment for fall 2024, your lease extension will be until July 31. You must check out on or by July 31 at noon.
    • Your lease extension will START on May 20, once summer officially begins in the apartments.
    • If you will be in a different apartment or room in fall 2024, we cannot promise your new space will be ready by July 31 and you will remain in your current space until we can move you.
    • There are no partial lease extensions. You must pay for the entire summer.
    • Information about moving, checking out, etc. will be sent as time gets closer and we will update you/keep you posted via your HSU email.
    • If you are a CURRENT residence hall student and will be residing in the apartments in fall 2024, you will NOT be able to move into your apartment until fall 2024 move-in day, which is on August 14. Exceptions will be granted for early move-in days for University-related activities, such as athletes or band members who have to return to campus early. Those details will be announced this summer.
    • Students in Ridge Pointe and Reddie Villas can opt to move to West Hall (summer housing), but you must move all of your belongings and fully check out of your apartment for the summer.
    • Prices for summer are the same as semester prices at the daily rate of where you reside. Daily rates:
      • Reddie Villas: $31/day
      • Ridge Pointe one-bedroom/efficiency: $36/day
      • Ridge Pointe two-bedroom apartment: $29/day
      • Ridge Pointe four-bedroom apartment: $24/day
    • Prices for lease extension:
      • Reddie Villas:
        • Staying from May 20 - July 31 and moving OUT by July 31 (not returning to HSU or housing for fall 2024): $2,263 total (one charge in May)
        • Staying from May 20 - August 13 (needing to keep your apartment during the interim period in August or moving to your new apartment): $2,666 total (one charge in May)
      • Ridge Pointe one-bedroom/efficiency:
        • Staying from May 20 - July 31 and moving OUT by July 31 (not returning to HSU or housing for fall 2024): $2,628 total (one charge in May)
        • Staying from May 20 - August 13 (needing to keep your apartment during the interim period in August or moving to your new apartment): $3,096 total (one charge in May)
      • Ridge Pointe two-bedroom apartment:
        • Staying from May 20 - July 31 and moving OUT by July 31 (not returning to HSU or housing for fall 2024): $2,117 total (one charge in May)
        • Staying from May 20 - August 13 (needing to keep your apartment during the interim period in August or moving to your new apartment): $2,494 total (one charge in May)
      • Ridge Pointe four-bedroom apartment:
        • Staying from May 20 - July 31 and moving OUT by July 31 (not returning to HSU or housing for fall 2024): $1,752 total (one charge in May)
        • Staying from May 20 - August 13 (needing to keep your apartment during the interim period in August or moving to your new apartment): $2,064 total (one charge in May)
  • Storage:
    • Any Reddie Villas or Ridge Pointe resident returning to their SAME room for fall 2024 can store your belongings in your room for the summer. If you are going to a different room, apartment or residence hall in fall 2024, you CANNOT do summer storage.
    • Summer storage is ONLY for apartment students. Residence hall rooms cannot be used for summer storage.
    • Storage this year will look different for those who have done this in the past. When you do not use or live in a room for weeks at a time, air flow does not occur and this can cause mold or other issues. Due to not being able to keep your room climate controlled and to avoid your personal belongings being affected by mildew, if you decide to do storage, you must box your belongs up and store them in your closet. We have had too many issues in the past with belongings being affected due to the lack of air flow in rooms, as your room is not designed to be a storage unit. Therefore, ALL of your items must be boxed up or bagged in suite cases and then stored in your room's closet. This includes your items from your bathroom and kitchen/common areas, as well. In addition to this allowing your belongings less of a chance to attract mildew, the maintenance department will complete minor repairs in your room if you are doing storage, such as deep-cleaning carpets, painting, etc.
    • Do not sign-up for storage if you will be returning to your apartment at all. In that case, you need to do lease extension. For storage, we take your keys and you cannot reside in your room until we open back up in August.
  • Deadline and cancellations:
    • The deadline to apply for lease extension or storage is by April 19. No late applications will be accepted.
    • Cancellation for lease extension and summer storage: If you decide that you need to cancel your lease extension or summer storage reservation, you MUST cancel by April 26. If you do not cancel by this day you will be charged. We will share the cancellation form with you in April so that we only share it with those who have applied.