The University provides housing for students who want to live on campus. The Office of Residence Life oversees the operation of all University-owned and operated housing facilities for students and coordinates all programs, services, and activities associated with these facilities. Most full-time undergraduate students live in the University's residence halls. All full-time first year and sophomore students, except veterans of at least two years' active military service, students who commute 50 miles or less from their parents' or legal guardians' homes, married students, or students 21 years of age or older, are required to live in campus housing. Residence halls vary in size and architectural style, and they provide double-room accommodations in most instances. A limited number of single rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
An obvious advantage of the residence halls is their proximity to classroom buildings, the library, cafeteria, Student Center, gymnasium, and health center. Students in the residence halls have access to television lounges, kitchen and laundry facilities, vending services and study rooms. Laptop computers are available for students to check out in each of the residence halls. All the residences are professionally staffed by full-time Resident Directors and supported by students who serve as Resident Assistants. Meals are provided at the Underwood Cafeteria in the Student Center. The Office of Residence Life encourages personal development through in-hall programs, academic and social activities, and is responsible for ensuring that students have an atmosphere conducive to studying. Students are encouraged and supported to assume responsibilities that foster growth away from home. The Office of Residence Life ensures that the physical condition of the residence halls is maintained at an optimal level and that opportunities are provided for social interaction in the residence halls. Security of all residence halls is a priority. All exterior doors in the residence halls are locked 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. Upon entering any residence hall on campus, all students and staff must have proper photo identification.
Applications for room assignments can be submitted year-round; however, applications are processed only after students have been officially admitted to the University. Requests for room reservations should be addressed to the Office of Residence Life, 317 Academic Services Building, 502-597-5951.
Each student who wants to live in University housing will be required to sign a Kentucky State University Two Semester Residence Hall Contract and pay a Housing Reservation Fee of $235. All fees must be paid in the form of cash, certified check, cashier's check, money order, personal check, or major credit card. Housing reservation fees are non-refundable. You may also pay the fee over the phone by calling 502-597-6250.
Every effort will be made to honor an applicant's preference of residence hall and roommate assignment; however, a particular room is not guaranteed. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis according to the date the deposit is received. Each student will be required to sign a University Two Semester Residence Hall Contract, which sets forth the conditions for student housing. Semester room charges must be paid per two semesters during the regular academic year. Summer session room fees are due at the beginning of the summer term. All fees and expenses are payable in accordance with the fee payment deadlines found in the Academic Calendar.
Any room and board refund eligibility is determined by the agreement set forth in the housing contract. The schedule and amount of eligible room and board refunds is governed by the University Tuition and Fee Refund Policy (found on the Bursar's website, www.kysu.edu/administration-governance/finance-business/bursar) for each semester.