Residence Life & Housing: Application FAQs

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select DECLINE.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

You will be notified in the Fall to log back in to create a 2012 Spring Application. At that time you will:

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.
Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2012 Spring Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the APPLY FOR HOUSING option
Choose 2012 SPRING from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

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I am confirmed: I will be abroad in the fall and want to live off-campus in the spring.

If you do not need any housing during the upcoming Academic Year, you need to decline the full-year application that has been created for you.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select DECLINE.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

You will not be eligible to live on-campus in 2012-13; you would need to complete a Wait List Application if you change your mind.

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I am confirmed: I will be abroad for the entire academic year.

If your program is a 1-year program, or you are in a fall program and a spring program, you need to decline your current application.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select DECLINE.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a summary page that confirms your choices.

You will be eligible to live on-campus in 2012-13 and will receive further information while you are abroad.

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I am confirmed: I will be abroad with another University (non-ND program), or taking a Leave of Absence.

You need to decline the application that has been created for you.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select DECLINE.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

If you plan on living on-campus upon your return to the University, you must complete a Wait-List application:

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click STEP ONE - Enter Arrival/Departure Dates from the tree view on the left side of the screen and complete the information.
Click STEP TWO - Accept/Decline
Choose WAIT LIST APPLICATION from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

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I am waiting for confirmation for a fall study abroad program.

Prior to February 14th, you will need to decide if you are going to live on-campus or off-campus if you do not get accepted into the program, and complete your application based on that decision.

If you decide to live on-campus if you do not go abroad, you need to accept the application.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

If you plan on living off-campus if you do not go abroad, you need to decline the application.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select DECLINE.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

After February 14th, please contact ORLH at orlh@nd.edu, by phone at (574)631-5878, or stop by our offices at 305 Main Building.

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I am considering applying and/or I am waiting for confirmation to a spring study abroad program.

Prior to February 14th, you will need to decide if you are going to live on-campus or off-campus for the fall semester and complete your application based on that decision. Once you are confirmed for the spring program, ORLH will cancel your spring housing assignment. If you do not get into the spring study abroad program, you may stay in your fall housing assignment.

If you decide to live on-campus if you do not go abroad, you need to accept the application.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a summary page that confirms your choices.

If you plan on living off-campus if you do not go abroad for the spring semester but need fall semester housing, you need to accept the application.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a summary page that confirms your choices.
You will be subject to penalties for breaking your housing contract.

After February 14th, please contact ORLH at orlh@nd.edu, by phone at (574)631-5878, or stop by our offices at 305 Main Building.

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How do I apply for housing?

A housing application has been generated for all eligible students; it is your responsibility to review the information on the application and then either accept or decline the application by February 14th.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select either ACCEPT or DECLINE.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a summary page that confirms your choices.

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Why do I need to create a wait list application?

Incoming transfer students, students who take a leave of absence, students who withdraw from the University or students who currently live off-campus and are considering moving back on campus are placed on a waiting list for housing and are placed as space becomes available.

Students who wish to be on the waiting list should complete a wait list application. Over the summer you will be contacted if we have an opening on-campus for you. Typically, these assignments are very last minute; placements may not occur until the week before school begins in August.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click STEP ONE - Enter Arrival/Departure Dates from the tree view on the left side of the screen and complete the information.
Click STEP TWO - Accept/Decline
Choose WAIT LIST APPLICATION from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

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I never received an application.

All students who are eligible to live on-campus next year (freshmen, sophomores, juniors who are currently residing on-campus or lived on-campus in the fall and are now studying abroad with a Notre Dame program) should have received an e-mail.

If you feel you meet this criteria but did not receive an application, contact the ORLH and we will review your file.

If you do not meet the criteria (i.e. you are on a Leave of Absence), you must create a Wait List Application.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click STEP ONE - Enter Arrival/Departure Dates from the tree view on the left side of the screen and complete the information.
Click STEP TWO - Accept/Decline
Choose WAIT LIST APPLICATION from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

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I would like to stay in the same graduate apartment, what do I need to do?

Prior to February 17th, complete the application process to ensure that you have a valid application:

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE here option
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD BOX.
From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

Apartment retention will be February 21-24. To be eligible to stay in your current assignment, you need to ACCEPT your 2011-12 Full Academic Year Application (prior to February 17th). To retain your current assignment during the February 21-24 period:

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click ROOM PICKS from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the STAY IN CURRENT ROOM/APT option
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a process completed notice.

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I am a Graduate student: is it possible to request a roommate in graduate housing?

To retain your current roommate(s), each person in the apartment must have accepted their application and then should complete the apartment retention process:

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click ROOM PICKS from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the STAY IN CURRENT ROOM/APT option
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a process completed notice.

If your current roommate is graduating, moving within the complex or moving off-campus and you have a current resident with whom you would like to live with, please proceed with the following:

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click ROOM PICKS from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the STAY IN CURRENT ROOM/APT option
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a process completed notice.
On February 21-24 your new roommate with you or your ndID # should go to the Community Center office during normal business hours and arrange to be assigned to the vacant space within your apartment.

If no roommate is assigned by March 8, the vacancy within your apartment will be made available for selection/assignment.

If you have questions about living with someone who is new to the University and is not yet admitted and confirmed, please contact our offices at orlh@nd.edu, by phone at 574-631-5878, or you may stop by our offices at 305 Main Building for further assistance.

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Is it possible to switch graduate apartments?

First, complete the application process to ensure that your name will appear on the Graduate Housing Eligibility List.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option.
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a summary page that confirms your choices.

If you are interested in living with someone who has a vacancy within their apartment and they have already completed the Apartment Retention process, please proceed with the following:

On February 21-24, go to the Community Center office during normal business hours and arrange to be assigned to the vacant space within that apartment.

If you would like to switch apartments, but do not have a specific roommate in mind, check with the Community Center office for more information on the meet-and-greet night. There, you will be able to meet with other residences who are looking for roommate(s).

Another option is to wait until the night of room picks and with your lottery number select an assignment from the available apartments at that time.

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I want to switch halls next year or float for a single.

You must accept the application that has been created for you in order to qualify for an Interhall Transfer form.

From February 14 - February 17 the forms will be available to download, http://orlh.nd.edu/forms/index.htm or you may pick up a copy in our office. Completed forms must be returned to ORLH by 4:00 on February 17th.

If you complete an Interhall Transfer form – you (and your friends, if applicable) move to the bottom of your room picks list (in your class), regardless of what lottery number you received.
With the Float for Single option on the form – you remove yourself from room picks in your hall by completing this form. If you live in a hall where there are a fair number of singles, you may want to participate in room picks in your hall.

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What if I want to live on-campus?

You want to accept your application:

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option.
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a summary page that confirms your choices.

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Can I change my mind about living on campus after I accept my application?

Prior to February 14th you can go back online and select DECLINE without penalty.
Between February 14th and the night of room picks, you must contact our offices at orlh@nd.edu to cancel your application.

After February 14th, a $200 penalty is assessed to your student account for canceling your application.

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Can I change my mind about living off campus after I decline my application?

Prior to February 14th you can go back online and change your application back to ACCEPT without penalty.
After February 14th, students who indicated that they wanted to live off-campus (declined) and have changed their mind must complete a Wait List Application.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.
- Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
- In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
- Click STEP ONE - Enter Arrival/Departure Dates from the tree view on the left side of the screen and complete the information.
- Click STEP TWO - Accept/Decline
- Choose WAIT LIST APPLICATION from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
- From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
- Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

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Can I change my mind about living on campus after signing my contract?

Contracts will be signed the night of room picks. If you change your mind about living on campus after room picks, you must come up to our offices (305 Main Building) to sign off on your housing contract.

Breaking your housing contract results in:

A $200 penalty for breaking your housing contract,
The charge is assessed as a Housing Contract Penalty on your student account.

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What if I want to live off-campus?

You want to decline your application:

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.

Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
Click 2011-2012 Application from the tree view on the left side of the screen.
Select the ACCEPT OR DECLINE option.
Choose 2011-12 FULL ACADEMIC YEAR from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
From the pull-down menu, select DECLINE.
Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

There are no penalties for declining during the application period February 1-14.
If you decide to move off campus after February 14th there are penalties assessed to your student account:

$200 penalty for canceling application.
Charge will be assessed as Housing Contract Penalty on your student account.

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I currently live off-campus and want to live on-campus next year.

Students who live off-campus and are interested in living on-campus for the upcoming academic year must complete a Wait List Application.

Log on to http://inside.nd.edu.
- Select the STUDENT LIFE tab.
- In the RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING box, click on HOME UNDER THE DOME.
- Click STEP ONE - Enter Arrival/Departure Dates from the tree view on the left side of the screen and complete the information.
- Click STEP TWO - Accept/Decline
- Choose WAIT LIST APPLICATION from the APPLICATION PERIOD box.
- From the pull-down menu, select ACCEPT.
- Continue to process through all of the screens until you receive a Summary page that confirms your choices.

As space is available, we will contact you with information about placement. Typically, these assignments are very last minute; placements may not occur until the week before school begins in August. Please contact our offices at orlh@nd.edu, by phone at 574-631-5878, or you may stop by our offices at 305 Main Building for further information.

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I had trouble logging in to the system.

The user ID should be your netID.
Your password is your netID password.
You must have a valid Notre Dame e-mail address.

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I have applied to become a Resident Assistant; what should I do with the housing application?
If you have applied to be an RA, you should ACCEPT the housing application by the deadline. After that time:

If you have been selected as a RA, your housing application will remain as ACCEPTED and there is nothing more you need to do.

If you have not been selected as a RA, you may choose to decline (without penalty) your housing application by contacting the ORLH by March 14.

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How will room picks work this year?

Good question! With all the many different traditions, please see your hall staff for information about room picks in your hall.

Room picks will occur between March 23 and April 6.
You will complete your housing contract the night of room picks.

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What if I can’t attend the night of room picks?

You should touch base with your rector so they are aware that you will not be there.

If you are on-campus, but cannot make it to room picks:

Whoever is picking for you should have your student ID with them. They will partially complete your housing contract; it will be your responsibility to see your Rector within 48 hours to sign the contract. After 48 hours, you must come up to our office, 305 Main Building, to complete a housing contract – you only have until April 8th.
If a contract is not signed by April 8, we will consider the assignment invalid and the bed space becomes available for ORLH use.

If you are abroad:

You should be in contact with your Rector so they are aware of who (if anyone) is picking a room for you.

Whoever is picking for you should have a copy of an e-mail with them that indicates what your preference is. They will also partially complete a housing contract for you. ORLH will mail the contract to your home address so that you may complete it upon your return. Your signed contract must be mailed back to our offices no later than June 1st.

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I will be a 5th year undergraduate next year. Is it possible to live in the undergraduate halls?
We currently do not have the space to accommodate 5th year students in the undergraduate residence halls. For those who are interested in staying on-campus, please make sure you stop by our offices to discuss your housing options. Our office is located within the Main Building, suite 305.

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Who should I turn to if I have more questions?

ORLH staff members are available to assist you with your questions. Our office is open from 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday. You may stop by our office in the Main Building, e-mail us your question to orlh@nd.edu or call us at (574) 631-5878.
If you have technical questions in regards to inside.nd.edu you may contact the OIT help desk at (574)631-8111.