Future North Parkers
I’m about to enroll at North Park and want to learn more about living on campus.
Current Students
I’m returning to North Park and am looking for information about housing.
Residence Halls, Apartments, and Houses
Most resident students live in residence halls their first year and second year, and then have options that include university-owned apartments and houses.
Common Areas
Our campus common areas are full of spaces for you to hang out with your friends.
Campus Dining
Our campus offers a dining hall, a grab-and-go shop in Viking Café, and an Einstein Bros Bagels location.
Safety
Residence Life staff, along with Campus Safety officers, provide many resources to aid in students’ safety.
Housing and Food Costs
Get all the details you need about the cost of living on campus, including meal plan options.
Contact Residence Life
North Park’s Residence Life and Housing staff is available to answer your questions throughout the year.
June–July
- In early June, the Office of Residence Life and Housing will start assigning new students to on-campus housing. The Office of Residence Life will continue to assign them every 2-3 weeks until the start of the semester.
- New Students: Complete and submit your housing application as soon as possible in order to get your assignment as early as possible.
- Must be registered full time
- Must submit a housing application
- Must have paid $250 housing deposit
August
Threshold Move-in Day is August 25, 2023. Please check your North Park email for your assigned moving day and time.
Threshold takes place over a two-day period August 25-27, 2023.
Returning Student Move-in Day is August 26–27, 2023. Please check your North Park email for your assigned moving day and time.
If you’re a student leader, athlete, or international student, you may have a different move-in date. Make sure you know when you’re expected to be on campus.
September 1 is the last day to decrease your meal plan for the fall semester. You can increase it at any point during the semester.
September
September 11–15 is Room Change Week (your only option for switching rooms or roommates for the fall semester). Please see your Area Coordinator about starting the process.
Holiday Break
It’s time to head home for the holiday break. Students must leave campus housing by Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
If you need to stay on campus for work or another reason, you may apply to live on campus over Winter Break for an additional fee. Information about Winter Break housing and the application process will be announced to students in October at the latest.
January
Spring semester classes resume Tuesday, January 16, 2024. If you are a new student starting in the spring semester, check your NPU email account to see when you’ll be able to move in. If you are a returning student, then please check your NPU email account for the exact time of your staggered move-in.
January 19, 2024, is the last day to decrease your meal plan. You can increase it at any point during the semester.
January 29–February 2 is Room Change Week (your only option for switching rooms or roommates for the spring semester). Please see your Area Coordinator about starting the process.
March
April
Returning students apply for next year’s housing. Watch for announcements from the Office of Residence Life and Housing for important details and dates.
May
End of the year—all housing closes for the summer.
Students must leave campus housing by Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:00 am. Graduates and students participating in commencement may remain on campus until Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 10:00 am.