University Housing / About Us (2024)

Welcome from University Housing

Welcome to the University Housing website! Here you should be able to find all the information about the multiple on-campus housing options available to students at Florida State University. While there is no residency requirement, those of us who work with college students firmly believe that living on campus has a positive effect on students' academic success and successful transition to college. There is longstanding research which shows that students who live in a residence hall for at least one year do better academically, are more likely to graduate on time, and look back on their total experience more favorably than those who never lived on campus.

Those admitted students who apply earliest will have the most flexibility in their choice of housing options. With an enrollment of over 40,000 students, we cannot house all who request housing. So apply for housing as soon as you are admitted to ensure a place on campus. If you search the website and have questions that remain unanswered by the information provided, please contact our office for assistance. We look forward to serving you through your on-campus experience.

Our Mission

University Housing - Providing exceptional living opportunities for students to succeed academically.

Our Core Values

  • Academic Success: Provide quality residential environments to support the University’s academic mission and individual academic success.
  • Student Development: Provide residential students with an environment and resources conducive to healthy engagement, development, success, and accountability.
  • Stewardship of Resources: Promote operational effectiveness through stewardship of fiscal, facility, and human resources.
  • Environment of Care: Promote an active environment of care that embodies a supportive, inclusive, diverse, and safe community for all students and staff to cultivate a sense of belonging.

Student Belonging

In alignment with the University’s strategic plan Goal III, and the Division of Student Affair’s mission, vision, and values:

University Housing at Florida State University honors the intersectionality of all people; creates inviting spaces where individuals can learn from each other and build more complex ways of being; strives, values, and advocates for an equitable campus community.

Students will uphold responsibility and mindfulness when engaging their communities.

  • 4.1 Recognize social identities of self and other.
  • 4.2 Implement respectful communication with others.
  • 4.3 Act whenever respect for the community is not upheld.
  • 4.4 Construct socially just actions to advocate for marginalized communities.

University Housing intentionally supports our students through their journeys of achieving their full potential alongside our amazing Campus Partners, and Registered Student Organizations such as, but not limited to:

Please review the links enclosed to learn more about how we Uphold the Garnet & Gold within our Florida State University Community.


Our Staff

Executive Director

Shannon Staten

University Housing / About Us (1) Executive Director
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Human Resources

Adria Gumbel

University Housing / About Us (2) Assistant Director
Tel: 850-645-1283
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Greg Turner

University Housing / About Us (3) HR Representative
Tel: 850-644-7986
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Karen Gordon

University Housing / About Us (4) HR Representative
Tel: 850-644-7974
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Allison Lefebvre

University Housing / About Us (5) Housing HR Representative
Tel: (850) 644-7985
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Residential Student Experience

Ben Wicker

University Housing / About Us (6) Director, Residential Student Experience
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Joe Czaja

University Housing / About Us (8) Assistant Director, Administration & Operations (Cawthon, Jennie/Reynolds/Bryan, Broward/Landis/Gilchrist, DeGraff)
Tel: (850) 645-7311
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Kelly Clark

University Housing / About Us (9) Assistant Director, Staff Recruitment & Training (Wildwood, Ragans, Traditions, Wildwood & McCollum)
Tel: (850) 644-2863
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Jami Kerkstra

University Housing / About Us (10) Assistant Director, Contracts & Assignments
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Deanna Hughes

University Housing / About Us (11) Assistant Director, Conduct & Care (Dorman/Deviney, Azalea/Magnolia, Salley)
Tel: (850) 644–2863
Fax: (850) 644-7997


Mandy Shields

University Housing / About Us (12) Associate Director, Occupancy Management
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 645-7751
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Denise Mercier

University Housing / About Us (13) Coordinator, Living-Learning Communities
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 645-7751
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Sarah Butler

University Housing / About Us (14) Associate Director, Residence Education
Tel: (850) 645-0969
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Hillary Gaultney

University Housing / About Us (15) Marketing Coordinator, Media & Communications
Tel: (850) 645-9826
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Steve Kleuver

University Housing / About Us (16) Director of Operations
Tel: (850) 644-3780
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Lacey Southwick

University Housing / About Us (17) Assistant Director of Operations
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Jason Lammert

University Housing / About Us (18) IT Manager
Tel: (850) 644-2860
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Financial Services

Helen Miller

University Housing / About Us (19) Associate Director of Budget & Finance
Tel: (850) 644-7971
Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Robin Ellis

University Housing / About Us (20) Business Manager
Tel: (850) 644-7991 Fax: (850) 644-7997
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Childcare

Tiffany Karnisky

University Housing / About Us (21) Associate Director,FSU Childcare & Early Learning Programs
Tel: (850) 644-5664

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Dana O'Connor

University Housing / About Us (22) Center Director, Copeland Street Location
Tel: (850) 644-0003

Email


TBD

University Housing / About Us (23) Center Director, FSU Children's Center Location
Tel: (850) 645-9576
Fax: (850) 645-9572
TBD


Contact Us

Contact University Housing Office

housing@fsu.edu

(850) 644-2860

(850) 644-7997


Visit Us

109 Askew Student Life Building


Mail to University Housing

Via U.S. Mail, FedEx / UPS / DHL:
University Housing
942 Learning Way
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4174


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Cawthon Hall

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Degraff Hall

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Deviney Hall

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Dorman Hall

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Gilchrist Hall

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Jennie Murphree Hall

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Landis Hall

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McCollum Hall

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Ragans Hall

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Reynolds Hall

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Rogers Hall

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Salley Hall

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Traditions Hall

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Wildwood Hall

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RSO Lounge Request

The RSO Lounge Request form must be submited at least 10 days in advance of your event. A hall representative will contact you to inform you if space has been made available for your organization. We strongly recommend that no publicity be issued with the requested venue mentioned until a representative has contacted your organization. All hall government and staff functions are given priority for common area usage.

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Policy & Guidelines for Advertising within University Residence Halls

The following guidelines contain FSU Residential Student Experience’s policy on distribution of promotional fliers and the solicitation to students in the residence halls. Upon approval, these fliers will be placed in common areas of residence halls by University Housing staff. Commercial solicitation, sale of goods, sale of services, or any material that can be considered promotion of a commercial business is prohibited by Residential Student Experience.

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FAQs

Why do colleges not have enough housing? ›

Building materials got way more expensive, and there was no way to tell how many students would come back to campus. So as enrollment numbers returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021 and more and more freshmen chose to go to Texas State, the school ran out of space.

Is it cheaper to live in an apartment or dorm? ›

48% of all students, 56% of new transfers and 98% of first years live on campus at UCLA as of the 2020-2021 school year. Living in an off-campus apartment double is, on average, cheaper than living on campus by about $5,000, when factoring in food, transportation and utilities.

Does American university guarantee housing? ›

First- and second-year students who meet the housing application deadlines are guaranteed housing.

Who is the largest student housing landlord? ›

Leading student housing owners in the U.S. 2022, by number of properties. American Campus Communities was the largest student housing owner in 2022 with a total of 152 properties. This was almost double the number of properties owned by Landmark Properties which was the fifth-biggest owner.

Why do colleges force you to live in dorms? ›

Many colleges require freshmen to stay in a dorm unless they live within a certain distance of campus. The argument is that they tend to do better academically. There's easy access to your classes, your professors and resources designed to help you get off to a good start.

Why you should not live in a dorm? ›

Limited Privacy: Lack of privacy can disadvantage dorm life, as many on-campus living plans only offer an open room with two or more beds and desks. Communal living can be difficult if you're used to having your own private space.

Is a degree from American University respected? ›

American University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and recognized by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church.

Does Harvard guarantee housing all 4 years? ›

Harvard guarantees housing for all four years. First-year students live in one of the 17 dormitories in or adjacent to historic Harvard Yard. Self-selected groups of students are assigned to one of 12 residential Houses for the final three years of undergraduate study.

What is the real acceptance rate for American University? ›

American University has an acceptance rate of 41%. Half the applicants admitted to American University who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1290 and 1435 or an ACT score of 29 and 33.

How big is the student housing market? ›

The student housing market continues to exhibit robust fundamentals, despite uncertainties in capital markets. In the United States alone, the student housing investment market has surged past the $10 billion mark and is projected to surpass $14 billion by 2027.

Is Blackstone the largest real estate owner in the world? ›

About Blackstone Real Estate

Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, residential, office, hospitality and retail.

Who is the largest commercial real estate owner? ›

The ongoing commercial real estate slowdown has a new victim: Blackstone, the largest owner of commercial real estate globally.

Why is college unaffordable? ›

Lack of regulation of tuition costs, along with increased expenses, raises total costs for students. Administrative overhead and demand for more student services also increase costs.

What is the problem of college students without reliable housing? ›

Students who are housing insecure are less likely to complete their degree and are at a higher risk for other basic needs insecurities. Many students who fail to complete their degree programs often find themselves burdened with substantial student debt without the increased earnings associated with degree attainment.

How many people don t go to college because they don t have enough money? ›

The survey, which focused on the state of higher education in 2023, found that for adults who never enrolled in college, or stopped-out before they could earn their degree or credential, the cost of a degree or credential was the top reason why they weren't enrolled, at 55%.

Why is college enrollment so low? ›

The 2007-2009 plummet in births can attributed to the Great Recession, but since then birth rates have continued to fall. The declining birth rate is one major reason why college enrollment rates are not expected to increase significantly until 2037 or so.

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