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Apply for Housing
Application processes, application fees and security deposit fees vary by community. Please see the details below for application processes for each community.
Housing Exemption/Cancellation- Those students residing within 50 road miles with parents, grandparents, or married brothers/sisters.
- Students living in a parish or city identified as within 50 road miles from campus.
- Those students 21 years of age on or before the first day of classes.
- Determined through marriage or parenthood (provide a copy of the marriage license or birth certificate.)
- An extreme financial situation that would prevent the student from attending UNO due to on-campus living requirements. FAFSA must be filed with UNO if you select this reason. (Attach a letter explaining circumstances).
- Medical condition that requires special living accommodations that residential life cannot reasonably provide. (Attach doctor's note.)
- Extenuating circumstances. (Attach detailed letter explaining circumstances.)
- Educational requirements, to include internships, co-ops, and student teaching. (Requires Department head signature.)
The University can only house a relatively small percent of its enrollment, therefore, continuing students are currently exempt from the residency requirement.
Submit your exemption request prior to your orientation program for timely processing, priority processing given to those who submit their exemption request and needed documentation prior to July 20.
NEED TO BE EXEMPT FROM ON-CAMPUS HOUSING REQUIREMENT?
NEED TO CANCEL YOUR ON-CAMPUS HOUSING REQUIREMENT?
On-Campus Housing RatesThe University of New Orleans requires all residents of Pontchartrain Halls to purchase a meal plan. Please make sure to incorporate meal plan costs as well as fees and deposits. For full rates please click the following button: on-campus housing rates
On-Campus Housing RequirementA University of Louisiana System policy requires that all unmarried, full-time undergraduate students regardless of age or emancipation status, live in Pontchartrain Halls or Privateer Place Apartments as long as space is available. oN-CAMPUS HOUSING REQUIREMENT
Requesting Approval for an Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)Residents requesting an emotional support animal as an accommodation to reside in their assigned bedroom must submit the request and related documentation to the Office of Accessibility Services for review and approval prior to moving the animal on campus. The animal will not be allowed to reside in Pontchartrain Halls until approved by the Office of Accessibility Services. Please contact the Office of Accessibility Services for more information.
Requesting Disability Related AccommodationsThe University of New Orleans (UNO) is committed to making reasonable modifications to its rules, policies, and practices as required by law to afford people with disabilities an equal opportunity to access its programs, services, and activities. Should a student require specific housing accommodations for a disability, please note this on your application and provide documentation supporting your requested accommodation to the Office of Accessibility Services. UNO is committed to provide for the needs of enrolled or admitted students who have disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). If you have a disability and require accommodations while enrolled at University of New Orleans, please take this opportunity to self-identify to the Office of Accessibility Services (ODS).
The Residential Life app is now available for Pontchartrain Hall and Lafitte Village applications!
Pontchartrain Residence Halls
Tour Our Bedrooms
To access the Pontchartrain Hall application, log into your UNO email account and visit myapps.uno.edu. The Residential Life app will be accessible from myapps.uno.edu if you are logged into your student email account.
- Select the app
- Once you are in the app, select "Applications and Forms" on the left side of the screen.
- Select the application for the semester/term you wish to apply.
- Complete the questions and continue until you see the "Congratulations!" message.
- The application will ask for your preferences regarding room type and location; these preferences are only used if the student does not participate in room self-selection. Assignment will depend on space availability.
- Please also use this app to complete roommate matching and room selection during the designated times. Designated date for these processes will be posted on the home screen of the app. Students with completed housing applications will also receive email reminders regarding these processes.
Note: Students in UNO affiliated programs at Delgado Community College and Nunez Community College must contact the Office of Residential Life via email prior to completing their housing application as additional steps are required.
Lafitte Village Apartments
Tour Our Apartments
To access the Lafitte Village application, log into your UNO email account and visit myapps.uno.edu. The Residential Life app will be accessible from myapps.uno.edu if you are logged into your student email account.
- Select the app
- Once you are in the app, select "Applications & Forms" on the left side of the screen.
- Select the application for the semester/ term you wish to apply.
- The application will require you to submit your application fee and deposit fees online. Current residents do not have to resubmit application and deposit fees during lease renewal processes.
- Answer each question, continuing until you see a "Congratulations, you have completed your application" message.
Note: Students in UNO affiliated programs at Delgado Community College and Nunez Community College must contact the Office of Residential Life via email prior to completing their housing application as additional steps are required.
Privateer Place Apartments
To apply to Privateer Place please click the following link.
Complete the application process through the Privateer Place Resident Portal.
