Gender inclusive housing is defined as housing options that are supportive of the gender identity and sexual orientation of students.

Gender inclusive housing is prioritized for students who have gender identities that are transgender, transitioning, or gender non-conforming. Gender inclusive housing is not intended for students who wish to live together with a significant other. These spaces are saved for those who need it to feel safe.

To obtain Gender Inclusive Housing:

New students should contact the Office of Residence Life as soon as possible prior to the beginning of their entering semester.

Current students should contact Residence Life as part of the published Housing Selection Process Calendar.

Because of limitations in available housing options and bathroom facilities, there is no guarantee that all of a student's preferences can be met or that a desired space will be available.

For more information, please visit our website at: https://form.jotform.com/UEReslife/gender-inclusive-application

Gender Inclusive Options:

What would you prefer?

Information Related to Sex and Gender

This information is helpful in identifying the best housing placement and bathroom facility needs. The University initially assigns all roommates based on legal sex. Within approved Gender Inclusive Housing, students may choose roommates regardless of legal sex or gender upon mutual agreement and as part of this process. This information will be treated as confidential.  

Preferred Roommates (all requests must be mutual):

Gender Inclusive Housing Supplemental Agreement

Gender Inclusive Housing is available for:

• students who are in the process of discovering their gender identity
• students who do not wish to identify themselves by gender
• students who may identify with the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or non-binary communities.

All roommates are to submit a signed Supplemental Agreement to the Office of Residence Life.

Students living in gender inclusive housing must be a full time registered students and at least 18 years of age. Students living in gender inclusive housing are held to the same standards of behavior and follow the same policies as other residential students.

Application Process:

New students should contact the Office of Residence life as soon as possible prior to the beginning of their entering semester.

Returning students should contact Residence Life as part of the published Housing Selection Process Calendar.

Students interested in gender inclusive housing will meet with the Associate Director of Residence Life to discuss the request, review assignment options, and coordinate any pertinent documentation needs. Disclosed information will be kept confidential. Residence Life will review the request and determine the best option based on individual circumstances, need, and availability.

If the Gender Inclusive Floor is available, placements are made in partnership with the floor leadership.

A Gender Inclusive Housing Supplemental Agreement is required.

Issues relating to room reassignments and vacancies will generally follow procedures set forth under Residence Life policies. If a roommate cancels their housing or moves out of the room for any reason, the remaining roommates may identify a qualified replacement (with appropriate number of hours and good standing with the University) or share the cost of the empty space. Residence Life reserves the right to assign an interested student to the vacancy or to relocate the remaining resident(s) to another vacancy. Room type and gender identity match cannot be guaranteed if Residence Life must assign a new roommate.

Students should communicate with roommate(s) about any plans to change rooms or cancel an agreement as soon as possible.

Generally, the University does not directly communicate with families regarding housing placements. There is no identification of Gender Inclusive housing on housing documents or student bills.

To reduce potential misunderstandings, it is advised that students discuss their living situation with family members on their own. 

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I am requesting to live with other students who may be of a different biological sex, gender identity and/or gender expression. I confirm that I have carefully considered my decision to live in a gender inclusive assignment and am completely comfortable with this arrangement.

I understand that gender inclusive housing is not intended for students who wish to live together with a significant other.

I understand that due to limitations in available housing options and bathroom facilities, there is no guarantee that all of my preferences can be met or that a desired space will be available.

I understand that the Office of Residence Life reserves the right to make changes to this program as it deems appropriate.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge that I understand the terms and conditions for living in gender inclusive housing and agree to be bound by them.