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Housing

Be where the Bears are!

On-Campus Housing

Explore the wide variety of halls, apartments and houses right on our campus. Each building has its own character, environment and personality.

By living on campus, you’ll meet new people, learn about and appreciate new cultures and backgrounds, make lifelong friends and develop a sense of community. On-campus living also helps you gain independence, which makes life more convenient. We have the resources to help you find the perfect on-campus housing for your first year and beyond, and we’re here to help make your transition to college life as smooth as possible.

A Place to Call Home

UNC’s residence halls, apartments and houses offer all students a great place to call home. Living on campus helps you get integrated into the campus community, and you’ll live close to your classes and campus resources.

UNC also offers Residential Learning Communities, Faculty in Residence, Coaches in Residence, pet-friendly housing options and gender-inclusive spaces. Bears living on campus are at the heart of the action and community.

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Live on Campus Requirements 2026 - 2027

Most newly enrolled students are required by university policy to live on campus for their first year.
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  • Are 20 years old or younger on the first day the fall term;
  • Are enrolled in 6+ credits at the Greeley Campus;
  • Are not living in the local area with a legal guardian;
  • Are a first-time, first-year student;
  • Are a transfer student who has not previously enrolled at another accredited institution for at least two consecutive, full-time semesters, or who earned fewer than 24 credit by the start of the term (excluding dual enrollment credits);
  • Have not been granted an exemption prior to the start of entry term. Students can petition to be released from this requirement for:
    • Active military service
    • Change in family circumstance
    • Dependency of a minor child
    • Financial hardship
    • Graduation
    • Job
    • Marriage
    • Pregnancy
    • Qualifying disability
    • Sexual violence
    • Student teaching
    • Study abroad
    • University-sponsored internship
  • Live in the UNC local with a parent or guardian
    • Local area ZIP Codes: 80513, 80520, 80522, 80523, 80524, 80525, 80527, 80528, 80530, 80534, 80537, 80538, 80539, 80542, 80543, 80546, 80547, 80550, 80551, 80553, 80610, 80615, 80620, 80621, 80622, 80623, 80624, 80631, 80632, 80633, 80634, 80638, 80639, 80644, 80645, 80646, 80650 and 80651.

2026-2027 Housing Handbook

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