University Housing / About Us (2024)

Welcome from University Housing

Welcome to the University Housing website! Here you should be able to find all the information about the multiple on-campus housing options available to students at Florida State University. While there is no residency requirement, those of us who work with college students firmly believe that living on campus has a positive effect on students' academic success and successful transition to college. There is longstanding research which shows that students who live in a residence hall for at least one year do better academically, are more likely to graduate on time, and look back on their total experience more favorably than those who never lived on campus.

Those admitted students who apply earliest will have the most flexibility in their choice of housing options. With an enrollment of over 40,000 students, we cannot house all who request housing. So apply for housing as soon as you are admitted to ensure a place on campus. If you search the website and have questions that remain unanswered by the information provided, please contact our office for assistance. We look forward to serving you through your on-campus experience.

Our Mission

University Housing - Providing exceptional living opportunities for students to succeed academically.

Our Core Values

  • Academic Success: Provide quality residential environments to support the University’s academic mission and individual academic success.
  • Student Development: Provide residential students with an environment and resources conducive to healthy engagement, development, success, and accountability.
  • Stewardship of Resources: Promote operational effectiveness through stewardship of fiscal, facility, and human resources.
  • Environment of Care: Promote an active environment of care that embodies a supportive, inclusive, diverse, and safe community for all students and staff to cultivate a sense of belonging.

Student Belonging

In alignment with the University’s strategic plan Goal III, and the Division of Student Affair’s mission, vision, and values:

University Housing at Florida State University honors the intersectionality of all people; creates inviting spaces where individuals can learn from each other and build more complex ways of being; strives, values, and advocates for an equitable campus community.

Students will uphold responsibility and mindfulness when engaging their communities.

  • 4.1 Recognize social identities of self and other.
  • 4.2 Implement respectful communication with others.
  • 4.3 Act whenever respect for the community is not upheld.
  • 4.4 Construct socially just actions to advocate for marginalized communities.

University Housing intentionally supports our students through their journeys of achieving their full potential alongside our amazing Campus Partners, and Registered Student Organizations such as, but not limited to:

Please review the links enclosed to learn more about how we Uphold the Garnet & Gold within our Florida State University Community.


Our Staff

Executive Director

Shannon Staten

University Housing / About Us (1) Executive Director
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Human Resources

Adria Gumbel

University Housing / About Us (2) Assistant Director
Tel: 850-645-1283
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Greg Turner

University Housing / About Us (3) HR Representative
Tel: 850-644-7986
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Karen Gordon

University Housing / About Us (4) HR Representative
Tel: 850-644-7974
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Allison Lefebvre

University Housing / About Us (5) Housing HR Representative
Tel: (850) 644-7985
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Residential Student Experience

Ben Wicker

University Housing / About Us (6) Director, Residential Student Experience
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Rachel Blakesley

University Housing / About Us (7) Associate Director, Residence Life
Tel: (850) 644-2863
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Joe Czaja

University Housing / About Us (8) Assistant Director, Administration & Operations (Cawthon, Jennie/Reynolds/Bryan, Broward/Landis/Gilchrist, DeGraff)
Tel: (850) 645-7311
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Kelly Clark

University Housing / About Us (9) Assistant Director, Staff Recruitment & Training (Wildwood, Ragans, Traditions, Wildwood & McCollum)
Tel: (850) 644-2863
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Jami Kerkstra

University Housing / About Us (10) Assistant Director, Contracts & Assignments
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Deanna Hughes

University Housing / About Us (11) Assistant Director, Conduct & Care (Dorman/Deviney, Azalea/Magnolia, Salley)
Tel: (850) 644–2863
Fax: (850) 644-7997


Mandy Shields

University Housing / About Us (12) Associate Director, Occupancy Management
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 645-7751
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Denise Mercier

University Housing / About Us (13) Coordinator, Living-Learning Communities
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 645-7751
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Sarah Butler

University Housing / About Us (14) Associate Director, Residence Education
Tel: (850) 645-0969
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Hillary Gaultney

University Housing / About Us (15) Marketing Coordinator, Media & Communications
Tel: (850) 645-9826
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Steve Kleuver

University Housing / About Us (16) Director of Operations
Tel: (850) 644-3780
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Lacey Southwick

University Housing / About Us (17) Assistant Director of Operations
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Jason Lammert

University Housing / About Us (18) IT Manager
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Financial Services

Helen Miller

University Housing / About Us (19) Associate Director of Budget & Finance
Tel: (850) 644-7971
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Robin Ellis

University Housing / About Us (20) Business Manager
Tel: (850) 644-7991 Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Childcare

Tiffany Karnisky

University Housing / About Us (21) Associate Director,FSU Childcare & Early Learning Programs
Tel: (850) 644-5664

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Dana O'Connor

University Housing / About Us (22) Center Director, Copeland Street Location
Tel: (850) 644-0003

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TBD

University Housing / About Us (23) Center Director, FSU Children's Center Location
Tel: (850) 645-9576
Fax: (850) 645-9572
TBD


Contact Us

Contact University Housing Office

housing@fsu.edu

(850) 644-2860

(850) 644-7997


Visit Us

109 Askew Student Life Building


Mail to University Housing

Via U.S. Mail, FedEx / UPS / DHL:
University Housing
942 Learning Way
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4174


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Bryan Hall

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Cawthon Hall

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Degraff Hall

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Deviney Hall

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Dorman Hall

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Gilchrist Hall

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Jennie Murphree Hall

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Landis Hall

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McCollum Hall

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Ragans Hall

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Reynolds Hall

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Rogers Hall

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Salley Hall

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Traditions Hall

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Wildwood Hall

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RSO Lounge Request

The RSO Lounge Request form must be submited at least 10 days in advance of your event. A hall representative will contact you to inform you if space has been made available for your organization. We strongly recommend that no publicity be issued with the requested venue mentioned until a representative has contacted your organization. All hall government and staff functions are given priority for common area usage.

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Policy & Guidelines for Advertising within University Residence Halls

The following guidelines contain FSU Residential Student Experience’s policy on distribution of promotional fliers and the solicitation to students in the residence halls. Upon approval, these fliers will be placed in common areas of residence halls by University Housing staff. Commercial solicitation, sale of goods, sale of services, or any material that can be considered promotion of a commercial business is prohibited by Residential Student Experience.

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FAQs

Why do colleges not have enough housing? ›

The rising cost of construction also creates challenges for schools to provide affordable student housing. High land costs or limited land availability surrounding school campuses can also drive up costs. Like other housing construction, schools face neighborhood resistance to increasing their housing stock.

Is it cheaper to live in an apartment or dorm? ›

48% of all students, 56% of new transfers and 98% of first years live on campus at UCLA as of the 2020-2021 school year. Living in an off-campus apartment double is, on average, cheaper than living on campus by about $5,000, when factoring in food, transportation and utilities.

Does American university guarantee housing? ›

First- and second-year students who meet the housing application deadlines are guaranteed housing.

Who is the largest student housing landlord? ›

Leading student housing owners in the U.S. 2022, by number of properties. American Campus Communities was the largest student housing owner in 2022 with a total of 152 properties. This was almost double the number of properties owned by Landmark Properties which was the fifth-biggest owner.

Why do colleges force you to live in dorms? ›

Many colleges require freshmen to stay in a dorm unless they live within a certain distance of campus. The argument is that they tend to do better academically. There's easy access to your classes, your professors and resources designed to help you get off to a good start.

Are colleges struggling to get students? ›

The undergraduate college enrollment decline has accelerated since the pandemic began, resulting in a loss of over 900,000 students, or almost 6% of total enrollment, between fall 2019 and fall 2023. Graduate student enrollment, however, has increased by about 140,000 students, or by about 5%.

Is a degree from American University respected? ›

American University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and recognized by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church.

Does Harvard guarantee housing all 4 years? ›

Harvard guarantees housing for all four years. First-year students live in one of the 17 dormitories in or adjacent to historic Harvard Yard. Self-selected groups of students are assigned to one of 12 residential Houses for the final three years of undergraduate study.

What is the real acceptance rate for American University? ›

American University has an acceptance rate of 41%. Half the applicants admitted to American University who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1290 and 1435 or an ACT score of 29 and 33.

What age group rents the most? ›

In the U.S. 17.2 million Millennials rent compared to 9.1 million baby boomers. Over 35% of people who are younger than 35 years of age are renting, compared to just 2.4% of people aged 85 and older. The average rental unit cost in the U.S. is $2,018.57 per month.

What college has the most expensive housing? ›

The Top 20
CollegeRoom/Board
1. Eugene Lang College$17,110
2. University of California - Berkeley$15,308
3. Suffolk University$14,624
4. Fordham University - Lincoln Center$14,614
16 more rows

What is the largest student housing college station? ›

Park West is the largest student housing project in the country, with 3,406 beds on the west side of the Texas A&M campus in College Station, TX.

Why is college unaffordable? ›

Increased demand for a college education, less funding from state governments and increases in administrative and operating costs have contributed to a higher cost. Students can afford college by seeking funding sources such as scholarships, student loans and work-study to help foot the bill.

What is the problem of college students without reliable housing? ›

Scarce, expensive housing is also a major problem in parts of California, where as many as 417,000 students in the state's three higher-ed systems—the California Community Colleges, the University of California (UC), and California State University—lack stable housing.

How many people don t go to college because they don t have enough money? ›

The survey, which focused on the state of higher education in 2023, found that for adults who never enrolled in college, or stopped-out before they could earn their degree or credential, the cost of a degree or credential was the top reason why they weren't enrolled, at 55%.

Why is housing important in college? ›

Academic Success

On-campus housing, for instance, provides proximity to academic buildings, libraries, and recreational facilities. Students have easy access to all the necessary resources for a well-rounded education. It minimizes logistical challenges and allows them to maximize their time on campus.

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