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Living on campus at UST is safe, convenient and fun. All residence halls have cameras that are monitored by a Campus Security Authority 24/7. Our housing is for all students, not just those out of state! About 50% of the students who live on campus are from the Houston area.

We provide housing to students of all classifications: freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. If you are outside of the 18-25 age range, please submit an Age Appeal Request Form.

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costs costs

400+

Students

Living on campus

25%

Larger rooms

Than other Houston universities

31%

Less expensive

Than comparable housing in the area

On Campus Floor PlansOn Campus Floor Plans

Guinan Hall (freshmen) — Guinan Hall
2 and 3 person rooms are offered. All have private bathrooms. See floor plans - Guinan Hall .

Young Hall
For upperclassmen. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units are offered. See floor plans - Young Hall .

Clare Hall
Open to females only. 2 and 3 person rooms are offered. See floor plans and amenities - Clare Hall .

Townhomes
Common Interest Communities, separated by males and females. See floor plans - Townhomes.

Off Campus ApartmentsOff Campus Apartments

UST students receive exclusive discounts at these off campus apartments.

Life Tower
Studio, 1-, 2- and 4-bedroom apartments offered with private bathrooms. See floor plans - Life Tower .

Morning Star
Townhomes of all single rooms. 4 and 5 bedroom units available. See floor plans - Morning Star.

Alabama House
1-bedroom apartments walking distance from campus. See floor plans - Alabama House.

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in Guinan Hall

UST’s biggest residence hall features a free laundry room, study spaces, gym, 24-hour computer lab, media room and chapel.

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Costs

Mardi Gras bingo inside Guinan Hall dorm at University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas If you’re not from the Houston area, you may be wondering how the cost of living on campus compares to renting an apartment in the neighborhood (Neartown-Montrose).

Not only do you have the convenience of rolling out of bed and walking to class in a matter of minutes, living on campus at UST is actually more cost-effective than living off-campus.

While there are many apartments available in the area, most involve a long-term lease and do not include monthly utilities.

The graphic below illustrates the comparison:

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$4,735

Per Semester, To live on-campus at UST*

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*For standard room in Guinan Hall

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$6,714

Per Semester, To Live Off-Campus*

*Average for studio or 1 BR in Neartown-Montrose

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What if I don’t like my roommate?

Before you move in, we can pair you with someone different. After you move in, you’ll need to work with the RA on your floor.

If we’re full, you can try to find someone to swap with. We can also do a mediation where we’ll put a contract in place to negotiate what the rules are going to be between you and your roommate.

Are guests permitted in the rooms?

Yes. Guests are allowed until midnight on school nights and 2:00 a.m. on weekends.

How quickly do rooms fill up?

For fall enrollment, we recommend having a signed housing contract completed by July 1. Housing options could be limited after that, and we do work on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Do I need to have immunizations?

Yes. In fact, there are very specific requirements for students who live on campus.

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What if I have an emergency?

During regular business hours, contact the Office of Residence Life: 713-525-3836

After hours, contact any of the following as needed, depending on the nature of the emergency: