If you’re a first-year student or transfer student with fewer than 15 post-high-school credits, you’ll be required to live in on-campus housing your first year at Colorado State University (and your residence hall will serve as your home base). It will be where you meet friends, make new connections, and grow as an individual. Every residence hall at CSU provides these opportunities, but we want you to have the chance to mold your experience to meet your unique goals. That’s where our custom housing options come in.
What to consider when choosing the right hall
Location
Most of our 15 residence halls are located on the west side of campus with multiple dining centers nearby. Use our interactive housing map to take a closer look. As you browse through the map, be sure to check out each hall’s features to find the right fit.
Residential Learning Communities
Not only can you choose from halls with a wide variety of amenities to fit your needs, but you can also explore the the type of community to live in. That’s where our residential learning communities come in. Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) bring together students with similar interests, lifestyles, and academics so they can live and learn together. RLC emphasis areas include:
- Academics: From engineering to art, you can live and study alongside classmates with similar majors.
- Sustainability and the outdoors: We offer a few communities for the environmentally minded student within the Warner College of Natural Resources.
- Key Communities: These are learning communities for first year, second year, and continuing students designed to honor the strengths of each student to foster student’s transition to and through the University. .
Room layout
The options you consider in room layout should reflect the level of community you desire. From a truly shared space to a more private experience, our layout options will fit whatever lifestyle suits you best.
We offer two primary layout options:
- Community style: CSU’s community-style living spaces all have three things in common: a slightly larger room, a community bathroom centrally located on each floor, and a lower price point.
- Suite style: These living spaces offer a more-private experience. Most suites feature two double rooms that share a bathroom. Each room includes its own vanity with sink. Some suites offer a private bathroom.
Check out all of our layout options by browsing through each residence hall’s photos, floor plans, and 360-degree room tours.
A few things to consider as you select your top choices:
- All residence hall applicants for fall semesters will have the opportunity to participate in room selection, in which they may pick from any open room across all residence halls. Those who don’t participate will be assigned a space by Housing & Dining Services based on availability and the information shared on their application. All residence hall applicants for spring entry are assigned by Housing & Dining Services based on availability.
- It’s a good idea to have some backup room types in mind, since some room types fill more quickly than others.
- Your room choices should fall in line with your finances. While you research layouts, be sure to research the room rate that goes along with each.
- Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) typically have designated locations. Be mindful of the room types and building locations for any RLC in which you may be interested.
- Suite-style layouts tend to fill up before community-style housing. If you prefer a suite, apply as soon as possible after the housing application opens. Learn about community-style living and its benefits.
Amenities
We’ve taken some extra steps to make sure you’re as comfortable as can be in your residence hall:
- High-speed internet, laundry, trash/recycling, and utilities are included in your housing rate.
- Your health and nutritional needs are important. That’s why we offer a wide array of dining options, all included in your meal plan. Everything from eat-in dining centers to convenience-style stores to mobile ordering is available – you can even have food delivered to you via delivery robot! Plus, all of our dining centers offer gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, and international options.
- Our Gender-Inclusive Housing options are open to all students, meaning you can live with whomever makes you most comfortable, regardless of gender.
- Never forget your laundry again. With our online LaundryView program, you can check your laundry online and get a text alert when your laundry is done or when a machine opens up.
- Need a microwave or mini fridge? We offer rental options. We highly encourage you to consider renting instead of buying.
