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University Housing - Frequently Asked Questions
Below are University Housing FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). Please feel free to reach out to our office staff or hall staff if you have any questions regarding residence halls, apartments, or life on campus!
Top Questions:
Living on campus helps you meet new people, get involved in activities and can boost your GPA. For these reasons and more, UCM requires all students to reside on campus for the first two years and be on specific meal plans.
Students are automatically exempt if they are:
- 21 years of age or older by the start of the semester for which they are starting at UCM
- 60 UCM accepted credit hours completed by the start of the start of the semester
- Have lived in UCM campus housing for two full academic years (academic year defined as Fall and Spring semesters)
- Have been approved for exemption for two full academic years already (academic year defined as Fall and Spring semesters)
- Have combined two full academic years on campus of either approved exemption or living on campus (academic year defined as Fall and spring semester)
Students may apply for exemption based on specific criteria
Commuting:
Must submit commuter exemption form found at ucmo.edu/housingforms
- Commute from home while living with a parent, grandparent, or court-ordered legal guardian permanently (within 65-mile driving distance as further listed on the exemption form located at ucmo.edu/housingforms.
Other General Exemption Established Criteria:
Must submit general exemption form found at ucmo.edu/housingforms
- Married by the start of the semester for which they are beginning or have children (active custody)
- Current active duty military (excludes monthly reserve service)
- 100% of classes for the upcoming semester are online or at the Missouri Innovation
Campus (MIC in Lee's Summit)*
*Approved one semester at a time - New Transfer student with one of the following:
- An associate degree awarded prior to the semester the student is beginning at UCM
- 48 or more UCM accepted credit hours awarded prior to the semester the student is
beginning at UCM
- Note that approval cannot occur until ALL credits are accepted and on file at UCM
- Has lived in a residence hall on another campus for four (4) semesters (must show documented proof)
- Studying abroad or student teaching*
Eligibility for exemption is only for the semester(s) spent studying abroad or student teaching (approved on a semester-by-semester basis)
If you believe you meet one of the above criteria or other criteria listed on our exemption form, you can find that form at ucmo.edu/housingforms.
First-year and second-year students must be on specific meal plans. The exceptions are:
- Student is 21 years by start of the semester
- Student has 60 or more UCM accepted credit hours
- Student lives in The Crossing, Central Village, Or Greenwood Park
If a student who is required to be on a meal plan does not sign up for meal plan 1, 2, or 3 by the first Friday of classes, they will be automatically assigned meal plan 1.
You can find the meal plan options and rates at .
UCM requires transfer students with fewer than 48 UCM-accepted credit hours to reside
on campus.
A New Transfer student with one of the following can submit a request for exemption form (the general exemption form) located at ucmo.edu/housingforms
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- An associate degree awarded before the semester the student is beginning at UCM
- 48 or more UCM accepted credit hours awarded before the semester the student is starting
at UCM
- Note that approval cannot occur until ALL credits are accepted and on file at UCM
- Has lived in a residence hall on another campus for four (4) semesters (must show documented proof
Transfers students who are exempt due to having 48 credit hours MUST reach 60 hours or 21 years of age by the following semester after being exempt, or they will be required to reside on campus due to the standard 60-hour requirement for general UCM students.
If you believe you meet one of the above criteria or other criteria listed on our exemption form, you can find that form at ucmo.edu/housingforms.
Students must submit their housing agreement via MyCentral.
A $100 deposit is due at the time of the agreement. Credit/debit cards may be used if an agreement is submitted via MyCentral in the MyHousing Portal. The deposit is $50 refundable, $50 non-refundable
Students may submit housing agreements via
You will need your network ID and password. For more information on your network
ID and signing onto MyCentral you can access technology support information HERE
View Our How-to-Guide on Submitting a Residence Hall Agreement
View Instructions on How to Submit a Roommate/Suitemate Preference
These are instructions on how to submit a roommate request for new incoming students.
In addition, these instructions are also for returning students to create a roommate
group prior to room selection.
View Instructions on How to Accept a Roommate/Suitemate Preference
These instructions outline the process for accepting a roommate request from new incoming
students. You may skip page 6 if you are only accepting a request.
Additionally, these instructions are also for returning students who need to create
a roommate group before room selection.
Instructions Coming Soon
Locate instructions on how to find your housing assignment and roommate/suitemate information HERE
Current students who meet apartment eligibility and wish to apply for any available apartments or waitlist can do so via MyCentral. The apartment application is located under the housing section in the Student Records and Registration menu.
Visit our Apartment Living page to view requirements to live within our various apartments on campus as well as the important dates!
View Tutorial Here on How to Submit Apartment Applications
View the timeline for Apartment Applications and offers at !
Each room is furnished with two extra-long twin beds, one dresser, two desks, two chairs, trash can, wireless internet, all utilities (gas, water, electricity, trash, & sewer).
View Amenities and Room Diagrams
Agreements and Billing:
Students must submit their housing agreement via MyCentral.
A $100 deposit is due at the time of the agreement. Credit/debit cards may be used if an agreement is submitted via MyCentral in the MyHousing Portal. The deposit is $50 refundable, $50 non-refundable
Students may submit housing agreements via
You will need your network ID and password. For more information on your network
ID and signing onto MyCentral, you can access technology support information HERE
View Our How-to-Guide on Submitting a Residence Hall Agreement
You can learn about apartment options to upperclass students at and pricing information at
View Tutorial Here on How to Submit Apartment Applications
Note that apartments are based on a waitlist, and students should monitor offer timelines located at ucmo.edu/housingsignup.
First- and second-year students must be on required meal plans per the university's residency policy. First and second year students must choose between plans 1, 2, or 3 when submitting a meal plan. If they do not select a plan, plan one will eventually be assigned to them once the semester starts.
Please complete the Housing/Meal Plan Cancellation Form found
A $100 security deposit ($50 refundable) is required to accompany all applications for UCM residence halls. UCM will retain it for so long as the student resides in any UCM residence hall/UCM on-campus apartment.
Unless the deposit is forfeited under any of the terms of this agreement, the $50 refundable portion, less any assessment for damages or outstanding University charges, will be refunded to the student following the student's termination of the residence hall agreement and inspection of the premises and property by representatives of the University.
The student agrees to be responsible for any costs incurred for defacement or damage to the room or rooms, common areas, and all University furnishings or property that are damaged or destroyed during the term.
Please view section 8 of the Terms of Agreement for the Residence Hall Agreement.
View a copy of our current residence hall agreement located at ucmo.edu/housingforms. For apartments, please refer to your signed agreement or request a copy by emailing housing@ucmo.edu.
You can locate the Meal Plan and Dining Dollars link in the MyHousing Portal.
See Instructions Here on How to Submit for Meal Plan & Dining Dollar/Meal Add-Ons
Note that after the first Friday of each semester, add-on purchases require payment
via debit or credit card and follow similiar steps of adding add-on items to a cart
and purchasing via TouchNet.
Move-in Day:
View our Move-In page located under Residence Hall Living OR our Important Dates on the main page: .
Volunteers will be present (on Kickoff move-in day only) but their role is to help get items from vehicles to the curb/sidewalk so students and families can move cars to the parking lot. This helps the process be easier and efficient for all UCM families. Please view your hall page to see if your building has an elevator. Some of our buildings do not so you may want to consider a handcart for getting items upstairs.
All students except for those in Central Village/Greenwood must sign up for a check-in time.
Coming soon for Fall 2026 (no sign up required for Spring 2026)
Your room will be your home for several months, so you will want it to be as comfortable as possible. Please see our for a full suggested packing list.
Items allowed in student room, but only when student is present: Coffee makers and microwaves. Other cooking appliances (not listed below) may be used but in community kitchens only.
Due to safety reasons, students may not build their own lofts. Instead, students may rent lofts from a UCM approved company named College Products. If you would like to put your bed on a loft, please visit our table during orientation for an order form or visit our Housing Services page. If you choose to not to put your bed on a loft, you will have 3-4 feet of space under the bed if the bed is raised to the maximum height. This allows storage for most bins, smaller refrigerators, etc.
UCM utilizes the "Patented Loft Kit" which is the Basic Loft Kit rental.
Living on Campus:
The Warrensburg Campus Map provides an interactive guide to where you are living as well as other amenities on campus.
Campus Map
UCM no longer provides cable TV service. However, the Office of Technology provides options for students to connect devices such as gaming systems or streaming devices to the UCM network. To learn how to connect those devices, please visit ucmo.edu/housingforms for the instructions.
Only service animals and approved emotional support animals (ESA) are allowed on campus. ESAs must be registered and approved PRIOR to the animal residing on campus. The process for ESAs is completed through the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) and their requirements can be found at ucmo.edu/access under Forms
Actual service animals do not require registration, however, we do encourage students to register with OAS to be provided with their full assistance/resources.
UCM Student Handbook (Guide to Good Decision Making)
Students are expected to be aware of and follow policies at all times.
Housing policies begin on page 30
All lost keys should be reported to your front desk. The lock to your door(s) will be replaced at YOUR expense.
The cost of this expense varies based on where you live. If you do lose your key and require a new one, you will need to contact University Housing to request this and inquire about the total cost. The minimum cost of new locks due to lost keys is $130.00 and increases based on location on campus and number of occupants within that particular unit.
All lost keys should be reported to your front desk.
Cost of a new mailbox key will be $5.00.
Report to the front desk to request a lockout.
You will need to wait for available staff to assist.
(Wait time will vary based upon the time the lockout is reported).
Students will only Receive 2 free lockouts for the academic year. Charges will occur after the 2nd lockout.
Prices will increase with each additional lockout - up to $25/lockout. For example: Your 7th lockout would accrue a billing of $90.00 to your student account.
There are a variety of ways to submit work orders to allow for optimal convenience for residents. Non-emergency work orders can be submitted 24 hours a day online via your MyCentral account. Students can also call Facilities, Planning and Operations directly at 660-543-4331. You can also check the status of your work request by calling this number.
Another way to submit work orders is to contact the front desk of your building or the CA. The CA will then contact the on-call staff member to respond to the situation.
For an emergency repair request after regular business hours, contacting the front
desk or hall staff is the best approach.
When submitting a work order, you will need to provide your name, email, phone number,
building and room number, and a detailed description of the issue being reported.
You can submit a work order for minor/moderate issues anytime via MyCentral. Visit
the link below to learn how:
Learn How to Submit a Work Order
All residence halls are open the week of Fall break (the week of Thanksgiving), Fall semester break (after the Fall semester), and Spring break
Students MUST sign up to stay on campus during fall/winter/spring break by seeing the request form located at ucmo.edu/housingforms. Forms will be posted to the site in November (for fall/semester break housing) and in late February (for spring break housing).
Extra charge for staying on campus during fall/spring break is $55. The charge for semester break is $175. This is a change starting fall 2024 from previous rates.
Apartments are open year round:
Central Village, Greenwood Park, Foster/Knox, Todd Apartments, Nickerson Apartments,
and The Crossing
Learning Communities & Gender Inclusive Housing
Live and Learn... Together!
University Housing provides a living environment designed to enhance your learning experience at UCM.
University Housing’s Learning Communities are living spaces for first year students who are majoring in particular programs of study. Student who chose this option will live together and take 6-7 credit hours of common enrolled classes in the fall semester together.
Learn more at
The social and educational interactions at the heart of our Learning Communities provide many benefits including:
- Better grades
- Easier adjustment to college life
- Friends
- Connect with others within your particular major and academic area of interest
- Live in a community where others experience the same courses
- Ability to form study groups
- Interact with faculty inside and outside the classroom
The following Learning Communities are available to first-year students:
- Art & Design
- Aviation
- Biology & Related Fields
- Criminal Justice
- Computer Science & Software Engineering
- Cybersecurity & Information Technology
- Education
- Music
- Nursing
- Theatre & Dance
We still have our Safe and Inclusive Living Community separate from LCs which you can find more info at
For more info on Learning Communities, visit
Submit your residence hall agreement listing the particular learning community for which you are qualified. The sooner you submit your residence hall agreement, the more likely you are to get your top choice of living in your preferred learning community. You can submit your agreement via MyCentral.
Make sure, if you have a preferred roommate, that they have the same major, if you wish to live in a learning community.
Preference given to those who submit housing agreements by March 1st! Space is limited on LCs, so we recommend turning in your Housing Agreement early to help secure your spot. You can submit after this date, of course, but submitting sooner helps your chances!
If you have a preferred roommate and they have the same major as a particular learning community, then yes! It is vital that both of you turn in your housing agreements, preferencing the learning community by March 15th. If your preferred roommate does not have the major matching learning community requirement, it is likely that we will not honor your request for the learning community.
For more information about Learning Community requirements, please visit our
If you are living in a Learning Community you will typically be allowed to finish
the year in that community. You do have the option to request to move from that location
if you desire.
(Please see the “Can I change my room and/or roommate?” panel under the “Roommates”
section).
University Housing at the University of Central Missouri is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students residing in the residence halls. Part of the commitment is providing gender inclusive housing options for students who identify as transgender, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, and their allies. Gender Inclusive Housing furthers UCM’s non-discrimination policy in regards to gender identity and/or expression.
The Safe and Inclusive Living (SAIL) Community is a community where students of diverse gender identities/expressions and sexual orientations, including allies, live and learn together in an inclusive and supportive community. This community supports students who identify as LGBTQIA+ or an ally. This community allows roommates and suitemates to live together regardless of gender identity and expression.
Please indicate this interest on your housing agreement. IN ADDITION, students must also fill in a special application/agreement for the SAIL community located below. Failure to complete this application will prevent students from being assigned to this floor.
To view more information on SAIL including the SAIL application, please visit .
Roommates:
View Instructions on How to Submit a Roommate/Suitemate Preference
These are instructions on how to submit a roommate request for new incoming students.
In addition, these instructions are also for returning students to create a roommate
group prior to room selection.
Instructions Coming Soon!
View Instructions on How to Accept a Roommate/Suitemate Preference
These instructions outline the process for accepting a roommate request from new incoming
students. You may skip page 6 if you are only accepting a request.
Additionally, these instructions are also for returning students who need to create
a roommate group before room selection.
Room assignments and roommate information will be available on your MyCentral no later than the last week of June for the Fall semester. New students starting in the Spring semester will be able to view their assignments on MyCentral just before the holidays in December.
Instructions Coming Soon!
Students with roommate preferences should submit their request no later than the first week of June. See our top questions area above for details instructions!
Preference requests are made via the MyHousing Portal under the housing section of MyCentral. The preferences must be a mutual request to be considered.
Effort will be made to honor the request although there is no guarantee of a match.
Students who wish to change rooms/roommates will have the opportunity to do so after the first 2 weeks of the academic term. Instructions for this process will be sent to students via email from University Housing within the 2-week period.
Students who wish to change rooms after this period will need to schedule a meeting with their Residence Hall Director (RHD) for their area.
Meeting with the RHD does not guarantee that you will be moved from your current room placement.
Find my RHD
If you are having issues in your room/suite, the first person you should contact is your Community Advisor (CA) or Apartment Community Assistant (ACA).
Your CA/ACA has been trained to deal with a variety of issues you may face on campus. They are prepared to confront any inappropriate behavior to help the community be an orderly place to live and study.
Dining:
There are a wide variety of on-campus dining options for students. All dining options listed accept Dining Dollars featured in the student’s selected meal plan.
Retail Dining:
- Chick-Fil-A
- Einstein Bros Bagels
- Starbucks
- Qdoba (coming soon!)
- SPIN! Pizza
- Dunkin' Donuts (coming soon!)
- Traditions at Pertle Springs
- The Grid
Dining Centers:
- Ellis Dining Center
- Todd Dining Center
View the meal plan & add-ons form in the MyHousing Portal or a list of all meal plans and rates at .
Room Selection
No, all current (not incoming) students will have to resubmit their residence hall agreement for the next year based on the timeline found at ucmo.edu/housingsignup. All returning/current residents will pick their own room based on the room retention/room selection schedule.
The StarRez/Roommate PIN is used only in the MyHousing portal to provide to another
student in order to submit a roommate request.
You can locate your StarRez/Roommate PIN on the home page of the MyHousing Portal
in your student profile section.
The purpose of the Housing PIN is to verify that you have permitted to another student to pull you in as a roommate. Please do not share this number with anyone that you do not wish to live with; otherwise, you may find yourself in an awkward social situation.
If you submit your agreement by our priority date, you can retain your current room (if available and on a designated upperclass floor next year). You do this by going through room retention, which dates can be found at ucmo.edu/housingsignup. You enter the module during the date range to pick your same room if you wish. If you wish to have a different room OR to go into suite with roommate/suitemate(s), you would go through General Room Selection
Room selection is done via MyCentral in the MyHousing Portal and instructions are sent to students via email when that time occurs.
This is for picking ANY available bed space on campus, including doubles and singles. This is also the module you will use to bring in a roommate/suitemate(s) or if someone brings you in using your StarRez/Roommate PIN. If you have identified other students with whom you want to room, you will need their PIN to assign them to a room/suite with you. If your roommate or suite mates have yet to do this and you have not sent therm a roommate request, you will be unable to assign them to a room. The other student(s) must also accept the request.
Room selection is done via MyCentral in the MyHousing Portal and instructions are sent to students via email when that time occurs.
Floors availble for room selection for returning students are:
- East Ellis
- Second and Third Floor
- Fitzgerald
- Second, Third, and Fourth Floor
- Fraternity Wings: 2nd and 4th Floor
- Houts
- First and Second Floor
- Hosey
- First and Second Floor
- Nickerson
- Third Floor
- North Ellis
- Second Floor
- Panhellenic
- All Chapters
- South Ellis
- Second and Third Floor
- South Yeater
- First Floor
View Floor Maps & Diagrams for Upper Class Rooms
First-Year and UpperClass Floor Lists
Contact
University Housing
Ellis Complex, L23
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tel: (660) 543-4515
Fax: (660) 543-4846