Welcome to Housing and Residential Life

Come live with us! Your HOME away from HOME!

New student and transfer student housing applications open on April 7!
Incoming Blue Tigers, take the steps to secure your home away from home!

1. Submit a one-time, non-refundable $150 intent to enroll fee to the Office of Admissions.

2. Apply For Financial Aid: Fill out the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to add Lincoln University FAFSA code 002479.

3. Submit any required health records to Thompkins Health Center.

4. Submit your Housing Application.

   • Sign in to your LU portal account.

   • Under student links, click on the housing icon.

   • Select the new student application under the menu icon.

   • Purchase renters’ insurance (optional).

   • Pay your one-time, non-refundable $150 fee online (part of the housing application process)

Only students who have completed ALL steps will receive a housing assignment.

Housing Selection Process: Returning Students Only

• FAFSA completed.

• Enrolled in at least 9 credits through May 5

• Enrolled in 12 or more credits before the start of class on August 18

NOTE: Only full-time students with 12 or more credit hours are eligible to live on campus. To keep your housing assignment, you must be enrolled by August 18. 

*Graduating seniors and graduate students are exempt from having 12 or more credits for a housing assignment.