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More than ever, students want to be a part of the Mizzou experience - from getting a great education to spending their freshman year (and beyond) in a residence hall. If you're ready to start the process of living and learning at Mizzou, feel free to explore the site for information on our residence halls or apartments, the Tiger Guide (the rules and regs for living on campus), and much more!

If you would like to apply for housing for Spring 2012, check out our Spring Housing page.
 

INCOMING FRESHMEN

We are excited you're on your way to living at Mizzou! When you apply to Mizzou, you will receive our brochures in the mail. Housing 101 comes out in the fall, and Housing 201 arrives in your mailbox in early spring (usually sometime in March). Housing 201 contains exact dates for when the Housing and Dining Contract will be available to students. It also contains information on our Learning Communities and Freshmen Interest Groups, which are the foundation of our residence hall programs. Everyone who lives in a residence hall will be in a Learning Community, so check out our options for the details!

After you've signed your contract in early spring, you will then have access to ROAR (Residents' Online Access to Rooms) to pick your room by picking your FIG or Learning Community space (they are connected!). One important thing to remember is that your application date to Mizzou directly affects your access to ROAR.  We will determine the exact dates in early spring, but earlier is always better!


TRANSFER STUDENTS

Mizzou gives priority for housing to first-time college freshmen; however we were able to accommodate a very limited number of transfer students for the 2011-12 academic year. More information will be available in Spring 2012 on the possibility of offering transfer student housing for the 2012-13 academic year.

 

Useful Links


The ResLife Calendar
2011-2012 Student Copy of the Contract - not for submission; reference only


Housing 201
Residence hall list and information
Hall-specific amenities
Residence Hall Rates
Community and FIG information
Student Request for Special Housing Accommodations
MU Disability Services


Info for incoming graduate students
The MU Graduate School
University Student Apartments
Things you will need in University Student Apartments


Tools for succeeding at MU
Resolving Roommate Conflict
Learning about Columbia, Missouri
Dining options on campus
Traveling on campus

Tools for succeeding at MU
The MU Tiger Guide The MU Tiger Guide is your one-stop guide to the resources available to students on campus. The Tiger Guide also contains Residential Life and MU policies. You can read it online here, or you can purchase a copy at the University Bookstore (supplies may be limited).
Campus map The official campus map will help you find your way to where you need to be.


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Dining on Campus

Bus
Campus Dining Services maintains the multiple dining halls on campus. Anybody can purchase a meal plan or a single meal—even if they are not a student. Offering everything from homestyle meals to take-out pizza, this is a versatile option for students and professionals alike.
Food on Campus
The Missouri Unions offers several other places to eat, particularly in the MU Student Center and the Memorial Union itself. Options range from wraps to sushi to BBQ to fine coffee. Visit their website for more information.

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Traveling on Campus

Bus
The City of Columbia maintains the bus system that provides transportation across the city as well as across campus. Visit their Web site for fare and schedule information.
Food on Campus
There are several parking garages on campus, many featuring metered parking, daily rates and other passes. Students need to apply for semester parking spaces on campus. Contact Parking and Transportation for more information.
Biking on campus
Students often walk or bike on campus. Most student centers and residence halls offer bicycle racks nearby. It is a good idea to register your bicycle on campus, contact the MU Police Department for more information.

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