
FAQS
Questions about university-owned rental housing? You've come to the right place.
Do I qualify for non-traditional student housing?
Undergraduate single students must be 23 prior to the start of the semester.
Graduate students do not have an age restriction.
Family housing is for immediate family only. This includes the student's spouse and children. To qualify for family housing with a parent, the student needs to be 30 prior to the start of the semester.
Does my program qualify for student housing?
How do I apply for university non-traditional student housing?
1. Apply to Southern and receive an ID number.
2. Arrange a satisfactory budget with your assigned financial counselor.
Prospective Students
prospectivefinance@southern.edu | 423.236.2812
Current Students
studentfinance@southern.edu | 423.236.2535
3. Apply online using the university rental housing application »
Is a housing deposit required?
How do I pay for university housing?
What is the check-in process?
1. Schedule an appointment to sign a rental agreement and pick up keys from the housing office in Talge Hall.
2. Do a walk-through of housing with university personnel before moving in.
3. All utilities will be on when you arrive.
What should I do if I arrive on campus when the housing office is closed?
I will not have transportation, are there options close to campus?
Single students who are 30+ qualify for Lower Stateside 1-bedroom apartments.
Single under 30: We have both male and female single student options in Virginia apartments. Complete the Laumere Court application, we will look at availability in Virginia for you when you indicate you will not have transportation.
Are pets allowed in university housing?
What is the process for approval of an emotional support animal in student housing?
Am I charged a full month if I am in university housing for a partial month?
Whom should I contact if I have financial questions?
Prospective Students
prospectivefinance@southern.edu | 423.236.2812
Current Students
studentfinance@southern.edu | 423.236.2535
What utilities will me apartment have?
Are utilities included in rent?
Yes. All utilities, internet & garbage pick-up are included in the rental rate.
Are housing units furnished?
Family housing units come unfurnished.
How will I receive U.S. mail?
Lower Stateside & Virginia Apartments must obtain a post office box.
Laumere Court & Winding Creek have mailboxes on-site.
Where will I park?
Parking is provided for two personal vehicles per apartment. Neither should exceed the size of a pickup truck.
All resident vehicles are required to display a parking permit. Permits may be obtained online at the Campus Safety Website.
Repairing vehicles in the housing or parking areas is not permitted.