Arnett is exclusively for first-year students. Hill and Emerson are primarily for transfer and returning students who are in their second year. Campus Houses and Apartments (CHA) are exclusively for transfer and returning students who are in their third and fourth years.
To create a well-rounded and diverse community of students, you will not have the option to select a specific building; you can, however, let us know your preferred room type. After each deadline (see How to Apply), students with complete housing applications will be assigned. Each applicant who meets the deadline will have an equal chance of getting their preferred room type.
Each area contains a finite number of spaces; therefore, we cannot guarantee a specific assignment. Your chances of getting into one of your preferred room types will depend on its availability and how many other students have requested it. If demand for housing exceeds supply, priority will be given to students who are required to live on campus (see the Residential Living Requirement).
Regardless of where you are assigned, your first year at SPU is sure to be a memorable one!