Housing
Campus Housing
Welcome home! The Office of Residence Life at St. Edward’s University cultivates intentional living-learning environments that foster development of the heart and mind, preparing students to take on their world.
By engaging in the residential experience at St. Edward’s University, students will develop independent living skills, build community and relationships, prioritize health and wellness, and grow personally and intellectually. Living on campus means that residents are just a few steps away from friends, classes, and the exciting opportunities that Austin has to offer, with the added benefit of enhanced safety and security on campus.
Housing Options
Students have a variety of living communities to choose from, each with their own distinctive personality. Visit each community's page to see the amenities available and review the various room types and rates offered using the links below.
If you need an on-campus housing accommodation such as a service animal, specific location request, or assistive devices, submit a request to Student Disability Services (SDS). SDS staff reviews all requests in consultation with Residence Life.
Reasons to Live on the Hilltop
Living on campus means that you're just a few steps away from friends, classes, and the exciting entertainment that Austin has to offer. Wondering if living on campus is right for you? Check out our Guide to Campus Housing.
Housing Accommodations
If you need an on-campus housing accommodation such as a service animal, specific location request, or assistive devices, submit a request to Student Disability Services (SDS). SDS staff reviews all requests in consultation with Residence Life.
Select your student status to learn how to sign up for 2024-2025 Academic Year Housing.
Incoming Freshmen
On-Campus Housing Application
Before you can sign up for for housing, you must be accepted to the university and submit your nonrefundable $500 enrollment deposit. Please allow 24–48 hours for processing from the time you submit your enrollment deposit. Then you may access your housing application through the pre-orientation online course, Hillstart. Be sure to look for the invitation to Hillstart in your SEU email!
Housing is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Academic Year housing registration opens online February 19, 2024. Spring only housing registration opens online in October each year.
Housing Exemption Requests
All first-time freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus unless they meet the following criteria:
- Commuter – living with a parent or legal guardian who resides in the Austin area (within a 20 mile driving distance from the St. Edward's campus)
- A legal guardian is someone who has been appointed by a court of law (not a notary) at least one year prior to the exemption request.
- The parent/guardian's residence must be established 6 months prior to the exemption request.
- Married – you must provide a valid marriage license
- Non-traditional
- Incoming Freshmen: have been out of high school for more than one calendar year
- Sophomores: Must have entered the university as a non-traditional student their freshman year
- Disabling condition – a condition that cannot be accommodated in campus housing
To submit your housing exemption, log in to Hillstart to begin the housing application. On the appropriate page, select the box to indicate that you are applying for a housing exemption and provide documentation that supports your request. Residence Life will contact you via email to confirm your request.
Questions? Check out our Resident Resources page for more information and watch this instructional video on how to complete the freshman housing application:
Current Students
Current students will be able to sign up for fall housing beginning on January 30, 2024. The two-step online housing sign-up process is required for participation.
STEP 1: Get your housing sign-up time. Log in to myHilltop and begin your housing application via the housing portal between 9 am on January 30 and 5 pm on February 6.
STEP 2: Select your housing. Log in to myHilltop during your assigned timeslot and make your selection via the housing portal.
If you miss Step 1, you will be able to select housing beginning on February 16, 2024.
Questions? Read our Online Housing Sign Up FAQs for help with this process and watch this instructional video on how to complete the current student housing application:
Transfer and Exchange Students
Before you can sign up for for housing, you must be accepted to the university and submit your nonrefundable $500 enrollment deposit. Please allow 24–48 hours for processing from the time you submit your enrollment deposit. Then you may access your housing application through the pre-orientation online course, Hillstart. Be sure to look for the invitation to Hillstart in your SEU email!
Housing is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Academic Year housing registration opens online February 19, 2024. Spring only housing registration opens online in October each year.
Questions? Check out our Resident Resources page for more information and watch this instructional video on how to complete the new student housing application:
The Spring housing application opens for returning students on October 1 via the housing portal, accessed through myHilltop. New students may apply for housing through Hillstart, which will be available in November.
Spring housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis and housing assignments will be assigned mid-December.
Meal plans are assigned to the student in conjunction with their housing assignments. If you wish to change your meal plan, you may do so by contacting the Hilltopper Card Office at onecard@wlbt8888.com. Housing and meal plans will be billed to the student's account within 24-48 hours after an assignment is made, payable via myHilltop.
Questions? Check out our Resident Resources page for more information!
Summer 2024 housing will be available in the St. Andre Apartments.
The summer housing application will be open in myHilltop from 9 AM, March 6 through 5 PM, April 3. Housing assignments are not guaranteed and will be made on a first come, first served basis.
Questions? Check out our Resident Resources page for more information!
Additional Housing Resources
- Review Important Housing Dates
Plan out your year! - Learn about Your Hilltopper Card
You will use your Hilltopper ID card to purchase food at campus dining facilities with your meal plan and Topper Tender. - Check Out Resident Resources
View these helpful housing resources, including our FAQ, Guide to Campus Living, housing contracts, maintenance request forms, and more!