Residence Life and Housing
Future undergraduate students
I’m about to enroll at North Park and want to explore living on campus.
Current undergraduate students
I’m returning to North Park and looking for information about housing.
Student housing
Most resident students live in residence halls during their first and second years and then in university-owned apartments and houses during their final years.
Modular furniture
Most of North Park’s student housing features movable, stackable furniture. This means you can loft your bed, reconfigure your setup, and personalize your space to fit your needs.
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Common areas
Find your favorite place to study, relax, or connect with friends. The Johnson Center offers cozy lounges, study pods, and Bickner Bistro. Residence halls feature lounges, kitchens, and study rooms. Java Haus in Burgh Hall is a favorite for late-night hangs and open-mic nights, while the nearby Burgh Game Room offers pool and ping pong. Between classes, students often gather in the Carlson Tower lobby or grab snacks at Viking Market & Café. Brandel Library is perfect for solo or group study. At Magnuson Campus Center, you’ll find the dining hall upstairs and a vending lounge downstairs.
Campus dining
We have a traditional dining hall, a grab-and-go shop called Viking Market & Café, and 1891 Bread Co., which is located within Bickner Bistro—your go-to place for coffee and baked goods.
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Safety and security
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Community standards
Living on campus at North Park means being part of a supportive, diverse community where you’ll grow through shared experiences, cultural exchange, and mutual respect. Our community standards guide life together, and everyone is asked to abide by the following statements: I will practice personal and academic integrity. I will demonstrate concern for myself and others. I will respect the rights, property, and dignity of all persons. These values create a safe, welcoming space where everyone can thrive in and out of the classroom. Learn more in the Student Handbook.
Visiting hours
Students may host guests in residence halls, apartments, and houses by following these guidelines:
Sunday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–midnight
Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.
Guests must check in with a valid photo ID and be accompanied by their host during check-in and check-out. Following these policies helps keep our campus safe and respectful for everyone.
Housing deposits
A housing deposit is required to apply for campus housing—$250 for undergraduate students and $500 for graduate students. Deposits are refundable after graduation or moving off campus, minus any fees for damages, lockouts, student conduct fines, or other housing-related charges.
Incoming students can receive a full refund if they cancel their housing application by August 1 (fall) or December 15 (spring). For graduating or commuting students, refunds are processed 1–2 months after move-out, once all housing charges are cleared. Refunds are sent via direct deposit or mailed as a check to the student’s permanent address. International students without direct deposit must submit a wire transfer request to the Business Office, as checks cannot be mailed internationally.
Housing policy
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Housing agreement terms and conditions
Important dates for undergraduate student housing
- The Office of Residence Life and Housing will assign new students to on-campus housing in early June, continuing to assign them every two–three weeks until the start of the semester.
- New students must complete and submit their housing applications as soon as possible to quickly get their assignment.
- To receive their assignment, all students must:
- Be registered full-time
- Submit a housing application
- Pay the $250 housing deposit
Threshold is a Friday–Sunday event in late August for new students, the Friday being move-in day. Returning students also move into their on-campus housing the weekend before classes begin. You may have a different move-in date if you’re a student leader, athlete, or international student. All students should check their North Park email for their assigned or expected moving day and time.
The fifth day of the semester is the final day to decrease your meal plan for the fall semester. You can increase it at any time.
You can only switch rooms or roommates for the fall semester during the third week of the semester. Contact your area coordinator to start the process.
Students must leave campus housing by 10:00 a.m. the Saturday following finals.
If you need to stay, you may apply to live on campus over winter break for an additional fee. The Office of Residence Life and Housing will share information about winter break housing and the application process by October.
Spring semester classes resume mid-January. Check your North Park email to see your assigned move-in time.
The Friday of the first week of classes is the last day to decrease your meal plan. You can increase it at any time.
You can only switch rooms or roommates for the spring semester during the third week of the semester. Contact your area coordinator to start the process.
Campus housing is closed for spring break. Students wishing to stay must submit a spring break housing application, which the Office of Residence Life and Housing will send to their North Park emails.
Campus housing is closed for spring break. Students wishing to stay must submit a spring break housing application, which the Office of Residence Life and Housing will send to their North Park emails.
Returning students apply for next year’s housing. The Office of Residence Life and Housing will announce details and dates.
Important dates for graduate student housing
- June 1 for the fall semester (August or September start)
- November 1 for the spring semester (January start)
- March 1 for the summer term (May or June start)
North Park receives graduate student housing applications on a rolling basis.
- Fall: The closest weekend to August 15
- Spring: The closest weekend to January 3
- Summer: The closest weekend to June 15
For any programs outside the traditional timeline of the university’s academic calendar, move-in dates are the closest weekend to two weeks before the program’s start date.
- Fall: The closest weekend to December 31
- Spring: The closest weekend to June 30
- Summer: The closest weekend to July 31
For any programs outside the traditional timeline of the university’s academic calendar, move-out dates are the closest weekend to two weeks after the program end date.
Returning graduate students who wish to stay in graduate student housing for the upcoming academic year must apply for housing by April 1.
Intercampus moves occur only during the summer months (May–August). Only students returning for the upcoming fall term are eligible for the intercampus move.
Contact
Residence Life and Housing
Johnson Center
5141 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 244-5555
housing@northpark.edu
(773) 244-4898
gradhousing@northpark.edu