First-time freshmen

Knowing where you want to live is easy, so why should applying be any different? Whether you're moving in during the fall or spring, we've made it easy to select your home away from home.

How to apply for housing and dining

  1. Fill out your Housing Application and Agreement Form.
    • You will be prompted to do this when you sign up for Advising & Registration. If you are planning on moving into any of our University-approved housing, you still need to complete this application.
    • If you are under 18 when you apply, your parent must sign as well. In your confirmation email after submitting your application you will receive a copy of the terms and conditions. Your parent will need to sign and return this to the residential life office by mail, email, or fax.
  2. Complete the Housing Interest Form (HIF) by May 1st
    • This form guides us in matching roommates, personal preferences, and dining plan selections. Please Note: The HIF closes on May 1st to ensure housing assignments are completed in a timely manner. The HIF completion date will be used in determining your housing priority, so be sure to answer each question fully before submitting your HIF. 
    • Log in at the above link with your Single Sign On (SSO) username and password. This is the same password you would use to log into JoeSS, your email, or other S&T platforms. If you have not yet set this up you can do that by following the instructions here.
      • To log in you will click "MST - STUDENT SSO LOGIN."
  3. Receive Housing Assignment
    • If you filled out your Housing Interest Form by the May 1st deadline, you will receive your housing assignment for the fall semester in early June. If you failed to fill our your Housing Interest Form by the deadline (or if your housing application was submitted after May 1st), you will receive your housing assignment later in the summer.
  4. Send In Your Meningococcal Vaccination Records
    • Complete your meningitis requirement per Missouri State Law754 section 174.335 - In order to live in university-approved housing, including fraternities, sororities, and Christian Campus House, a student must have received a meningococcal vaccine. If you have questions about this requirement, please visit the Student Health websitePlease note: Students will NOT be able to move into the residence hall until proof of the meningitis vaccination has been received and evaluated by Student Health OR a request for a waiver has been submitted and approved by Student Health.

 

  1. Fill out your Housing Application and Agreement Form.
    • The Housing Application and Agreement Form will guide us in matching roommates, personal preferences, and dining plan selections. You will need to include a $50 application fee as well as $200 initial payment. Once you submit the application you will receive an email prompting you how to make this payment.
  2. Receive Housing Assignment
    •  Once you've filled out your Housing Application, you will receive your Spring semester housing assignment in mid-late December. Applicants who apply after December will be assigned and contacted weekly. 
  3. Send In Your Meningococcal Vaccination Records
    • Complete your meningitis requirement per Missouri State Law754 section 174.335 - In order to live in university-approved housing, including fraternities, sororities, and Christian Campus House, a student must have received a meningococcal vaccine. Students who have a medical or religious issue and wish to seek an exemption of the requirement will need to apply for a waiver and have that application approved by Student Health Services. In order for a waiver to be granted, documentation must be submitted supporting the need for a waiver. For more information about Meningococcal Meningitis policy and infections, please refer to Student Health. You may contact Student Health Services with any questions at msths@mst.edu or 573-341-4284. Please note: Students will NOT be able to move into the residence hall until proof of the meningitis vaccination has been received and evaluated by Student Health OR a request for a waiver has been submitted and approved by Student Health. 

 

Housing and Dining Requirements

Undergraduates attending Missouri S&T that are under the age of 21 who have not yet achieved 60 post high school credit hours, or who have not yet lived in university approved housing for 4 semesters are required to reside in university approved housing. For full details, review the Residential Life Housing Policy.

Please note: If you wish to apply for an exemption the above policy you will need to submit a Request for Housing Exemption form. This form must be turned into the Residential Life office, and can be found on our Resources and Forms page.

Who needs a meal plan?

  • Anyone living in Thomas Jefferson or Residential Commons is required to have a meal plan.
  • Anyone not a junior (60 credit hours) or above, or under 21 is also required to have a meal plan.  

Who doesn't need a meal plan?

  • Anyone living in Miner Village, University Commons, or Rolla Suites who is a Junior or 21+ can choose to not have a meal plan.

Who can get meal plan 5?

  • Anyone living in Miner Village, University Commons or Rolla Suites.
  • Anyone who is a Junior or 21+ (no matter where they will be living)

 

Please Note: Students will NOT be able to move into the residence hall until proof of the meningitis vaccination has be received and evaluated by Student Health OR a request for a waiver has been submitted and approved by Student Health.

Complete your meningitis requirement per Missouri State Law 754 section 174.335 - In order to live in university-approved housing, including fraternities, sororities, and Christian Campus House, a student must have received a meningococcal vaccine. Students who have a medical or religious issue and wish to seek an exemption of the requirement will need to apply for a waiver and have that application approved by Student Health Services. In order for a waiver to be granted, documentation must be submitted supporting the need for a waiver. For more information about the Meningococcal Meningitis policy and infections, please refer to Student Health. You may contact Student Health Services with any questions at msths@mst.edu or 573-341-4284.

Cancellation Deadlines and fees

Date of cancellation

Fee

Before June 1st
$0
June 1 - July 15 $200
July 16 - Opening Day (Fall) $400
After Opening Day $600 + pro-rated room and board charges             

Please Note: The cancellation fees listed are for incoming students.  Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for a complete list of cancellation fees for returning students and those moving to University Approved Housing.

Date of cancellation

Fee

Before December 1st
$0
December 1 - 31 $200
January 1 - Opening Day (Spring) $400
After Opening Day $600 + pro-rated room and board charges                         

Please Note: The cancellation fees listed are for incoming students.  Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for a complete list of cancellation fees for returning students and those moving to University Approved Housing.

Have questions?

Department of Residential Life

1102 N. Rolla Street
Phone: (573) 341-4218
Email: reslife@mst.edu

Operating Hours

Monday:8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday:8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday:8am - 4:30pm
Thursday:8am - 4:30pm
Friday:8am - 4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed