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» New Student Application
As a First-Year student, you can fill out the housing application through your Admissions Student Status page.
Deposit
You will be expected to pay the $250 housing deposit at the time you apply.
It is an out-of-pocket cost that cannot be paid with financial aid.
It becomes your housing security deposit while you are living in University Housing.
You will be refunded the full amount when you move out as long as you do not have a balance on your student account.
All First-Year students will be placed in
East Hall
If you are a transfer or new graduate student, please make sure that you rank your housing choices appropriately, and keep in mind the cost differences.
Please note, these are preferences and University Housing will place students based on what spaces are available.
» Current Student Application
Commuter students applying to live in University Housing may either email or submit their housing application to the Office of University Housing, C404, at any time. You will be placed after all current housing students have been placed during Housing Renewal. Or, if you are planning to live with a current housing resident next year, you should have them turn in your housing application on their assigned day for Housing Renewal.
Please be sure to complete the entire application, including the Emergency Contact with Insurance Information and Missing Person pages.
The housing application is for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Current Student Housing Application
If you have not chosen a roommate(s), please fill out the roommate survey and submit it with your application so we can assist in finding you a roommate.
Roommate Survey
» Summer Application
You must fill out and submit the summer application if you are planning on staying on campus for Summer 2026.
Summer housing will be in Donley Hall with limited spaces We hope to extend summer housing to South Hall as well.
If you are completing Housing Renewal for Fall 2026, you should submit your summer application during Housing Renewal in April.
If you ONLY need summer housing, and NOT Fall housing, you may email your application to
housing@ltu.edu
All Summer Housing Applications must be submitted by April 17th, 2026.
There is
NO
food service over the summer semester, please plan accordingly.
Spaces are filled on a first come, first served basis. Spaces
are
not
guaranteed.
Please be aware that room preferences and roommate preferences cannot be guaranteed for summer housing.
The Office of University Housing reserves the right to place residents in any available space.
Students who desire to live in the residence halls during the summer must be registered for
at least one LTU class
during the summer session or have a local internship.
Summer room assignments will be determined by the Office of University Housing by the end of April.
All available rooms will be filled to
capacity.
There will not be any single spaces offered to students unless there is a previously approved accommodation, for which documentation from the Office of Student Access
will be required
Summer Application
Students who currently live in housing:
You will be asked to move to your summer assignment in May. You should be ready to move the week after traditional move out as you can be asked to move at any time and will have 48 hours to move once you are notified.
New students for summer:
You will be notified when your summer room is ready. We will try to get you moved in as soon as possible, however, we have to ensure your summer assignment is properly cleaned before you can move in. Most likely, your move in date will be
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Students who are NOT returning to housing in the fall:
You will have to move out of your summer assignment by
Saturday, July 25th, 2026 by 10am
. Failure to move out on time will result in a violation of the
Student Code of Conduct
and will result in an improper checkout fee.
Continuous Stay Students:
You will remain in your summer assignment until your fall room is ready, unless you are placed in your fall room for summer. You will have to move in early August so you should be ready to move on
Monday, July 27th, 2026
. You will be notified when your fall room is ready and your timeframe to move. You will have 48 hours to move. If you are planning on leaving for a time frame after this date, please inform us so we can make arrangements for your move.
Summer Only Students:
You will have to move out of your summer assignment by
Saturday, July 25th, 2026 by 10am
. Failure to move out on time will result in a violation of the
Student Code of Conduct
and will result in an improper checkout fee. If you are returning to housing for the fall, you will need to move out completely and move back in during Fall move in. We cannot store your things until you return. More information will be provided to you in early July.
All Students:
Failure to move within the established timeline will result in a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and will result in an improper checkout fee.
» 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing Rates
Building
Room Type
Cost per Semester
Cost per Year
East Hall
(Freshmen Only)
Flat Rate (houses 2 residents)
Single Room Rate (lottery selection only)
$3,800
$4,500
$7,600
$9,000
Donley Hall
1 Bedroom (houses 2 residents)
2 Bedroom (houses 4 residents)
1 Bedroom, Over Occupied
(houses 3 residents)
2 Bedroom, Over Occupied (houses 6 residents)
$4,500
$4,300
$3,700
$3,500
$9,000
$8,600
$7,400
$7,000
Reuss Hall
Flat Rate (houses 2 residents)
Single Room Rate (lottery selection only)
$3,800
$4,500
$7,600
$9,000
South Hall
1 Bedroom (houses 2 residents)
2 Bedroom (houses 4 residents)
Single Room rate (lottery selection only)
$3,500
$3,000
$5,000
$7,000
$6,000
$10,000
If you have not chosen a roommate(s), please fill out the roommate survey and submit it with your application so we can assist in finding you a roommate.
Summer 2026 Housing Rates
Summer Only – $2,500
Continuous Stay (Summer 2026 into Fall 2026) – $3,000
Meal Plans are not offered during the summer.
» 2026 - 2027 Meal Plan Rates
Please remember meal plans are required for all residential students.
First year students must choose one of the unlimited plans.
Meals can be used in the Blue Devil Cafe, an all you can eat dining facility with a variety of food stations.
Blue Devil Dollars can be used at:
Blue Devil Cafe (if you run out of meals for the week)
Einstein Bros. Bagels
P.O.D.
Jets Pizza for pizza delivery.
Students may add Blue Devil Dollars to their account at any time in the Office of Dining Services.
Meal swipes for the Blue Devil 10 do
not
roll over to the next week.
Blue Devil Dollars
do
roll over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester. Blue Devil Dollars do
not
roll over to the next year, any Blue Devil Dollars not used at the end of the Spring semester will be lost.
Commuter students wishing to purchase a meal plan should contact the Office of Dining Services at 248.204.3203 or
campusdining@ltu.edu
If you think you may qualify for a meal plan accommodation, contact the Office of Student Access.
Students have up to
two
(2) weeks
after school starts to change their meal plan option.
For more information, contact the Office of University Housing at 248.204.3940 or
visit the
Campus Dining website
Meal Plan
Detail
Cost per Semester
Cost per Year
Blue Devil 10
with 250 BDD
10 meals per week with 250 Blue Devil Dollars per semester
$2,575
$5,150
Unlimited with 75 BDD
Unlimited meals for the Blue Devil Cafe with 75 Blue Devil Dollars per semester
This meal plan also includes 5 guest meals for the semester
$2,690
$5,380
VIP Unlimited with 250 BDD
Unlimited meals for the Blue Devil Cafe with 250 Blue Devil Dollars per semester
This meal plan also includes 10 guest meals for the semester
$2,835
$5,670
» Vaccination Requirements
Lawrence Technological University is dedicated to keeping all students safe and healthy.
The University requires all new students living in University Housing to be vaccinated and provide vaccination records to the Office of University Housing. Vaccination records include all childhood vaccinations and the Covid-19 vaccination. Having a record of immunizations will allow University Housing and the University to provide better care for our students in the event of an illness, accident or campus or community outbreak.
All vaccination records or a statement informing the Office of University Housing that you are not vaccinated are due to the Office of University Housing on the following dates depending on your start term:
Fall – August 1st
Spring – December 20th
Summer – May 1st
Records may be submitted via email, fax, mail, or hard copy submitted to the Housing office.
Submitting Vaccine Records
To submit vaccination records, please follow these directions:
Provide records from your health care provider(s). You may contact your K-12 institution for records if they were required.
OR
Ask your health care provider(s) to complete our Vaccination History form.
Vaccination History Form
Records should be submitted in English.
Submit records using one of the following methods:
Email records to
housing@ltu.edu
Fax records to University Housing at 248.204.4115
Mail records to:
21000 West Ten Mile Road
University Housing
Southfield, MI 48075
Records should be submitted before the student moves into housing. Failure to report vaccination history will result in a hold on the student account.
Locally, the
Oakland County Health Department
can assist with all vaccinations.
The vaccination requirements and recommendations follow the guidelines set forth by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
A TB Test is required for all International students, and for students who have traveled outside of the U.S. within 3 months of arriving at LTU.
Required
Recommended
Hepatitis B – Three doses OR lab report confirming immunity
Meningitis B – At least 2 doses of the same vaccine
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – Two doses OR lab report confirming immunity
Hepatitis A – Two doses
Meningococcal Conjugate – One dose received since age 16
Pneumococcal – Four doses
Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis – One dose received within the past ten years
Polio (especially for residents under 18 years of age) – Four doses of IPV or OPV
Varicella – Two doses OR lab report confirming immunity
Influenza – One dose yearly
Tuberculosis Test** – A Tuberculin skin test OR Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) blood test must be completed no more than three months prior to the school start date
Covid-19 – one dose of J&J or two doses of Pfizer or Moderna
» Cancellations
Any student wishing to cancel their housing application/contract, must submit a Contract Cancellation Request form to the Office of University Housing, C404, or via email to
housing@ltu.edu
. All cancellation requests must be approved by the Executive Director of Residence Life.
If your cancellation is approved during the semester, you are required to move out within 48 hours of notification of approval, or by move out deadline.
Any uncommunicated delays or improper checkouts may result in fines and possible Student Code of Conduct violations.
Any cancellation after June 1st will result in the forfeiture of the housing deposit.
Meal Plans cancelled
after
the second week of classes
will not
be refunded.
If you wish to cancel
before
the second week of classes, you will be charged for what you have used of your meal plan.
Contract Cancellation Form
» Application Fee Refund Policy
When students apply to live in University Housing for the first time, they must submit a $250 housing application fee. This fee becomes your housing deposit.
Any current student who previously applied for housing and paid the $250 application fee does not need to pay the fee again unless at some point they cancelled their housing contract and the fee was previously returned to them or forfeited.
Once a student decides they no longer wish to live in University Housing and does not renew their housing contract for the following academic year, or they cancel their housing contract before or during the contract period they are subject to the following refund policy of their housing deposit and housing fee.
» Meal Plan Refund Policy
Meal plans cancelled after the second week of classes will not be refunded.
If you wish to cancel before the second week of classes and you are approved, you will be charged for the amount of the meal plan you used.
» Refund Policy
Fall 2026
Cancellations requested before June 30th
100% refund and $250 housing deposit refunded
July 1st – July 31st
100% refund, forfeit $250 housing deposit
August 1st – August 24th
100% refund with a $250 cancellation fee and forfeit $250 housing deposit
August 25th – August 30th
95% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
August 31st – September 6th
90% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
September 7th – September 13th
80% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
September 14th – September 20th
70% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
September 21st – September 27th
60% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
September 28th – October 4th
50 % refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
After October 5th
No refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
Spring 2027
Cancellations before the first day of classes
(January 10th, 2027)
100% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
January 11th – January 17th
95% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
January 18th – January 24th
90% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
January 25th – January 31st
80% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
February 1st – February 7th
70% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
February 8th – February 14th
60% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
February 15th – February 21st
50 % refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
After February 22nd
No refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
Summer 2026
Cancellations requested before April 30th
100% refund  and $250 housing deposit refunded or held for fall
May 1st – May 10th
100% refund, forfeit $250 housing deposit
May 11th – May 17th
100% refund with a $250 cancellation fee and forfeit $250 housing deposit
May 18th – May 24th
95% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
May 25th – May 31st
90% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
June 1st – June 7th
80% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
June 8th – June 14th
70% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
June 15th – June 21st
60% refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
June 22nd – June 28th
50 % refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
After June 29th
No refund with a $500 cancellation fee and forfeit deposit
Main Office
Taubman Student Services Center, C404
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone:
248.204.3940
Fax:
248.204.4115
housing@ltu.edu
» Building Contact Information
Building
Phone Number
Email
Reuss Hall
248.204.7941
reusshall@ltu.edu
East Hall
248.204.7950
easthall@ltu.edu
Donley Hall
248.204.7919
donleyhall@ltu.edu
South Housing
248.204.3955
southhall@ltu.edu
» Department Staff
Michael
Ozga
Reuss and South Residence Hall Coordinator
mozga@ltu.edu
248.204.3951
LaDonna
Hawthorne
East Residence Hall Coordinator
lhawthorn@ltu.edu
248.204.7952