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Most students experience the biggest change when heading to college: living independently in their first apartment or residence hall.
This is the first time that many UF students have had to plan for their housing, and given the tight student housing market in Gainesville, many find that they have to do so months in advance to secure housing for the upcoming school year.
To help new and returning students navigate the on and off-campus housing options available at the University of Florida, here’s a rundown on dorms and housing options for the upcoming school year.
First-year students are not required to live on campus, and the University does not guarantee housing for all students that want to live on campus.
As such, incoming first-year students are encouraged to apply for on-campus housing simultaneously for admission to the University of Florida. The online application for admission offers prospective students the opportunity to apply for housing as part of their admissions packet.
The University of Florida offers undergraduates 27 different residence halls for those looking to live on-campus.
These residence halls include traditional dorm-style accommodations with single or double bedrooms. These apartment-style halls have their own kitchens, living room spaces, and suites, with multiple roommates sharing a typical unit and bathroom. Some of these options, such as family housing, are limited to student populations.
Here’s a rundown of the residence halls available to University of Florida students for the 2022-2023 school year:
Traditional dorm-style residence halls:
Apartment-style residence halls:
Suite-style residence halls:
The cost of on-campus housing at the University of Florida varies depending on the residence hall type and the number of bedrooms or roommates.
All housing costs are per semester, and some vary widely, reflecting the residence hall’s age and the number of in-unit or community amenities offered at the hall. The range of dorm costs by hall type and bedroom size/type for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters are
The most numerous options available are the traditional residence halls, where residents have a single, double, or triple room with roommates and a shared bathroom and laundry facilities. These are also the most cost-effective options for students looking to stay on a budget for their housing.
Many students choose to live on-campus during their first semester at the University of Florida because it helps them adapt to college life and meet other new students.
In addition to the social aspect of residence hall living, on-campus housing tends to be less expensive than privately managed off-campus apartments, making it an economical option when students first arrive at UF. While contracted separately from housing, on-campus meal plans are also standard for new incoming students, and these plans are made more accessible when opting to live in a residence hall.
Yes, University of Florida students can live off-campus, including in their first year at UF.
It’s common for many first-year students to live on campus, but there is not enough housing at the University of Florida for students of all years to live in the residence halls. As a result, many students choose to live in an off-campus apartment after their first year or in a Greek house if their chapter has room to accommodate the second and/or third-year students interested in living in the house.
Students who opt to live off-campus have a more incredible selection of housing, including both purpose-built student housing and traditional apartment complexes.
Purpose-built student housing communities offer individual lease agreements that align with the academic calendar, usually running mid-August through the end of July.
An individual lease agreement means students are only responsible for their rent – not the rent for any roommates they may have. Traditional apartment complexes offer a joint-and-several lease agreement, where all roommates are on the same lease and jointly responsible for the monthly rent. These complexes are usually at a slightly lower cost than student housing. Still, students are financially liable for their roommates’ rent payments, and the lease terms do not always align with the university school schedule.
Off-campus apartments have more amenity offerings for residents – including onsite pools, fitness centers, study spaces, pet parks, and lounge areas – and are closer to off-campus dining and retail options.
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