Living on Campus
Experience All That Living on Campus at Detroit Mercy Has to Offer
Living on campus at Detroit Mercy gives you the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of living in a vibrant, major city. And you won't be just another face in the crowd.
We pride ourselves on being a real community, where your professors know your name and interests. You'll get to know your fellow Detroit Mercy students hanging out in our new Student Union, where you'll find a ping pong table and a pool table, breakout rooms for studying and socializing. The Student Union is also one of the many places to eat on campus and is home to the Titan Dining Room and the Loft, which features a Subway, J. Clark's Grille and more.
Our campus is also home to tennis courts, volleyball courts and our 40,000-square-foot Student Fitness Center.
Plus, we offer many signature campus events, such as:
- The Midnight Bike Ride, a nighttime tour of Detroit
- TitanFest, an annual campus-wide celebration in the fall.
- De-Stress Fest, a chance to relax and enjoy your time on campus before finals.
Student organizations—including Anime Club, Chemistry Club, the Pep Band, Theatre Company and many more—host diversity and professional events as well. We're also home to a robust Greek life, with numerous sororities and fraternities hosting social and service events and intramural sports.
With so much going on, you can always find something fun to do at UDM.
Move-in Information
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First Year Students
Welcome to Detroit Mercy! We are excited to welcome you into the residential community. As summer comes to a close, we have been busy preparing for your arrival on campus!
Your Fall Assignment
Your room and roommate is listed on your TitanHousing portal. You can log into your TitanHousing Portal by clicking here, use your credentials. The roommate listed in your TitanHousing Portal is your most up to date roommate. As we receive cancellations, your roommate may change. Changes will be reflected on your TitanHousing portal. We encourage you to check this information regularly as we will not be sending out additional e-mails regarding roommate changes.
If you have been granted a single, no roommate name will show in your TitanHousing portal. If you did not request a single and see no roommate, you may be assigned one at a later time.
Room and/or roommate changes are due August 1st. Anything after that date will be assessed after move-in
Move-in:
All Shiple residents will move in Tuesday, August 20 during specially designated times (see below). Please make sure you have a form of picture identification with you upon arrival. A state ID, license, or passport is preferred. Residence Life carts will be available for use.
If your room number ends with "0" or "1", your move in time is 9am - 10am.
If your room number ends with "2" or "3", your move in time is 10am - 11am.
If your room number ends with "4" or "5", your move in time is 11am - 12pm.
If your room number ends with "6" or "7", your move in time is 12pm - 1pm.
If your room number ends with "8" or "9", your move in time is 1pm - 2pm.
If you are unable to move in during your assigned time, you can always come after, or between 2pm – 4pm. If you need to arrive earlier than the 20th, please follow this link to request an early arrival. Move-in Request
What to Bring
Check out our Guide to Residence Living and see our “what to bring” section as well as our “Prohibited Items” section. https://www.udmercy.edu/life/on-campus/guide.php
Loft
Interested in renting a loft? We have lofts available to rent. Sign up for a loft before August 9th and your loft will be in your room at move in. There is a non-refundable $100 one-time charge for the loft that will be billed to your student account.
Detroit Mercy ID
The Titan Info Center will be open on Tuesday, August 20th to retrieve your parking pass and Detroit Mercy ID card. That ID card will be needed after the 20th to access the building and your meals. After the 20th, the Titan Info Center is open Monday - Friday, 10am to 4pm. For information on how to upload your picture and ID/parking information check out the Titan Information Center here.
Meal Plans
If you would like to make a change to the plan you have already selected, please complete your request here: Meal Plan Change Form
All meal plan changes must be received by September 6th, 2024.
Health Insurance
All residence hall students are required by the University of Detroit Mercy to have health insurance, and are automatically enrolled into the Student Health Insurance plan offered by the University. If you are covered by another insurance plan, you may waive the University offered plan, but you must do so by September 20, 2024 or the charge will remain on your student account. You can find more information or waive the insurance here https://www.udmercy.edu/life/health/insurance.phpYour insurance will be available to waive after August 1st.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life via email at reslife@udmercy.edu.
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Returning Students
Your Fall Assignment
Your room and roommate is listed on your TitanHousing portal. You can log into your TitanHousing Portal by clicking here, use your My Portal credentials. The roommate listed in your TitanHousing Portal is your most up to date roommate. As we receive cancellations, your roommate may change. Changes will be reflected on your TitanHousing portal. We encourage you to check this information regularly as we will not be sending out additional e-mails regarding roommate changes.
If you have been granted a single, no roommate name will show in your TitanHousing portal. If you did not request a single and see no roommate, you may be assigned one at a later time.
Room and/or roommate changes are due August 1st. Anything after that date will be assessed after move-in
Move-in:
All Quad and Holden residents will move in August 24th-25th. You can find the check-in located inside Quad Commons on Saturday, 8/24 and Sunday, 8/25 from 9am to 4pm.
Early Arrival Requests:
If you are planning on arriving earlier than the posted move-in dates, please fill out the Move-in Fall 2024 Early Arrival form. All students needing access to their room early will need to fill out this form.
Please note that requests are not guaranteed and require a minimum three business day notice before the requested move-in date. Each request is considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved, a student's request may result in a minimum $30/day charge.
Frequently approved early-move in requests:
- Out of State Flight (Flight information required)
- International Student
- Orientation Leader Training
- Early Fall Semester Class start date (Course information required)
- Transportation Issues (Be specific on request)
What to Bring
Check out our Guide to Residence Living and see our “what to bring” section as well as our “Prohibited Items” section. https://www.udmercy.edu/life/on-campus/guide.php
Detroit Mercy ID
You will need to bring your Titan ID with you to campus. If you are a transfer student or have lost your ID, The Titan Info Center will be open on Monday, August 26th to retrieve your parking pass and Detroit Mercy ID card. The Titan Info Center is open Monday - Friday, 10am to 4pm. For information on how to upload your picture and ID/parking information check out the Titan Information Center here.
Meal Plans
If you would like to make a change to the plan you have already selected, please complete your request here: Meal Plan Change Form
All meal plan changes must be received by September 6th, 2024.
Health Insurance
All residence hall students are required by the University of Detroit Mercy to have health insurance, and are automatically enrolled into the Student Health Insurance plan offered by the University. If you are covered by another insurance plan, you may waive the University offered plan, but you must do so by September 20, 2024 or the charge will remain on your student account. You can find more information or waive the insurance here https://www.udmercy.edu/life/health/insurance.php
Your insurance will be available to waive after August 1st.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life at reslife@udmercy.edu. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Housing Applications for Fall 2024
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Returning and Transfer Students
Fall 2024 Housing
We're beginning our process of room selection and assignments for the 2024-2025 academic year. If you are looking to return to Housing next year, we hope that you’ve enjoyed living on campus and that you’ve had a positive experience. If you are new here, welcome! Click here to be directed to your Titan Housing Portal to sign up to live in Residence Life for the academic year. You will use your titan connect credentials to sign up. The application you are filling out is for the full academic year that spans August 2024 through May 2025. You will also be selecting a meal plan at this time. If you do not see the application "2024-2025 Returner and Transfer App" please let us know.
Deadlines:
Application Due (to participate in selection): March 25th at 9:00 a.m.
Roommate groups locked: March 25th at 9:00 a.m.
Singles waitlist: March 25th at 9:00 a.m.
Single room selection: The week of March 25th.
Double room selection: The week of March 26th
Those who do not submit an application before the 25th can still live with us, you will just not be able to select your own room.
Roommates and Suitemates
After you have submitted your application, you will be able to search for roommates that also have submitted their applications. Your roommate code is in the upper right hand corner of your home screen. Once you know who you want to room with, you will need to send and/or accept the roommate request. You can have a roommate group of up to 4 people. You will select a group leader that will select the actual room during selection. Any potential roommates/suitemates MUST have completed their application before you will be able to see them in your group.
Roommate groups must be locked in by Monday, March 25th at 9:00 a.m.
Singles
Students who are interested in a single (for whatever reason) will need to fill out the form below to be on the waitlist. Singles are limited and will be issued through a lottery, aside from those who have an established ADA need for a single.
Students who are eligible for an ADA single will need to request the single through the accommodation form below in addition to the Single Waitlist.
Interested in learning more about the Quads and Holden, check out our website here.
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First Year Students
Fall 2024 Housing
We're beginning our process of room selection and assignments for the 2024-2025 academic year. Welcome! Click here to be directed to your Titan Housing Portal to sign up to live in Residence Life for the academic year. You will use your portal credentials to sign up. The application you are filling out is for the full academic year that spans August 2024 through May 2025. You will also be selecting a meal plan at this time. If you do not see the application "First Year Student App 2024" please let us know. Also, if you are a transfer student or non-traditional student, please email us at reslife@udmercy.edu to ensure that you are filling out the correct application.
Timeline:
We will do our first round of housing assignments the week of June 17th. After June 17th, we will do assignments each month prior to move-in on August 20th.
Roommates and Suitemates
After you have submitted your application, you will be able to search for roommates that also have submitted their applications. Your roommate code is in the upper right hand corner of your home screen. Once you know who you want to room with, you will need to send and/or accept the roommate request. You can have a roommate group of up to 2 people. Any potential roommates/suitemates MUST have completed their application before you will be able to see them in your group.
You will want to make sure you have sent and accepted your roommate request before that June room selection. Those who need to change roommates after that time can reach out to reslife@udmercy.edu to make a request. All request will need to be submitted prior to August 1st.
Singles
Students who are interested in a single (for whatever reason) will need to fill out the form below to be on the waitlist. Singles are limited and will be issued through a lottery, aside from those who have an established ADA need for a single.
Students who are eligible for an ADA single will need to request the single through the accommodation form below in addition to the Single Waitlist.
Interested in learning more about Shiple Hall? Check out our website here.
Important Housing Updates
Watch this space for important updates and communication about living on campus. You'll also find important application forms in the information below.
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Single Rooms
Prefer to live alone? A limited number of single units are available to interested students based on the sign-up date. Fill out the Single Waitlist form to be considered.
Single rooms are given out for one academic year; you will need to reapply at the start of every Fall semester if you want a single room.
If you are eligible for an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) single, you will need to request the single through the Student Accessibility Services form in addition to filling out the Single Waitlist form. If you have questions, please contact Disability Support Services using the contact information below:
Student Accessibility Services
Phone: 313-993-1158
Fax: 313-578-0342
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Health Insurance Requirement
If you plan to live in a residence hall, you must have documentation of health insurance. Waivers will be live in July. The waiver deadline is September 20, 2024.
More information about the insurance requirement or to waive the plan offered by the University.
Work For Residence Life
Are you interested in becoming a Resident Advisor (RA) for the 2024-2025 academic year?
To become an RA, first begin by filling out the General Application to be considered for the four Student Leader positions being offered. Additionally, you will need three people to complete the Reference Form.
- Student Leader Recruitment General Application (Applications due by noon on Friday, February 2, 2024)
- Apply to be a Resident Advisor, Orientation Leader, International Orientation Leader, and Peer Wellness Educator all in one application!
- Student Leader Reference Form (References due by noon on Friday, February 23, 2024)
- One reference from a current Detroit Mercy staff/faculty/administrator
- One reference from a current Detroit Mercy Resident Advisor
- One reference from your choosing (not a family member or close friend)
Residence Life Staff
If you have further questions about living on campus and residence life at UDM, don't hesitate to reach out! We'll provide answers as soon as possible.
Director of Residence Life
Sandra Alef
alefsj@udmercy.edu
313-993-1230
Associate Director of Residence Life
Samerah Saad
ssaad@udmercy.edu
313-993-1230
Residence Director, Quad Halls Complex (Quads)
Mike Cunningham
cunninmp@udmercy.edu
313-993-1685
Residence Director, Shiple Hall
Sonya Simmons
simmonsj@udmercy.edu
313-993-1788
Graduate Residence Director, Holden Hall
Eleasa McKinney
mckinnem@udmercy.edu
313-993-2457