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Housing and Residence Life provides the opportunities and experiences you can only get by living on campus. You will benefit from a supportive and student-centered environment as you live the full Cougar experience close to classes, academic resources, dining, and athletics.
Students are required to live on the Cleary campus unless they meet one of our exemption criteria:
Other exemptions may be approved on a case-by-case basis, based on the Director of Housing’s decision.
If you believe you are exempt from the Cleary University Housing Policy, you must submit a Housing Waiver, supply required documentation, and receive a waiver from the Housing Department.
Print out our What to Bring Checklist for all you need to know about what is essential to bring, what is optional, and what is not allowed. There’s room for you to add notes about your own must-haves so you feel comfortable in your new residence suite!
Our Guide to Living on Campus has everything you need to know about your new home away from home.
Am I required to live on campus?
All traditional Cleary University students must live on campus unless they meet the following reasons for exemption:
Housing waivers can be submitted Here.
Do I have to be a full-time student to live on campus?
No. Part time, traditional students may apply to live on campus. Housing applications can be submitted Here.
How many students live on campus?
There are approximately 165 students living on campus.
How are room assignments done?
Room assignments are made based on the following factors:
Is campus housing co-ed?
Both residence halls are considered co-ed because all genders can live on the same floor together. However, we assign students to suites based on their gender identity. (Example, Suite 101 may have four women, suite 102 may have four men, etc.)
How do I access the building? What about my room?
Students may access their residence hall by scanning their student ID at the entrance. Students will be issued a hard key to access their suites. The individual rooms within a suite do not lock so residents are encouraged to bring a means of securing their personal belongings for an added layer of security.
Can I have a pet?
Students are allowed to have fish in a 10-gallon or smaller tank. Flesh-eating species (e.g. piranha), birds, reptiles, and rodents are strictly prohibited. Feeding or temporarily housing an animal in and around the residence halls is also prohibited. Please contact Provost Doug Stein at dstein@cleary.edu for questions about service animals.
What do I do if there is an issue with the room?
You should contact the Resident Assistant on your floor. If you cannot reach the RA, you may contact Cat Hopkins, Director of Housing, at chopkins@cleary.edu or 225-454-8302.
Is storage available?
No. Cleary University does not offer storage for students. However, there are several storage facilities near campus. Please see below for details.
Can I stay on campus during breaks?
Students may stay on campus during Fall, Thanksgiving, and Spring Break if they notify Housing & Residence life at housing@cleary.edu.
Students must vacate their room over Winter Break, however, they may leave their belongings in their room provided they plan to return for spring semester.
Winter sport athletes will be allowed to stay extra days and return early from winter break for any practices or competitions they may have on the schedule.
Summer Housing is available for students. Please contact the Department of Housing & Residence Life at housing@cleary.edu for more information.
Where do I park?
There are parking lots near the entrances of North and South Hall that students may utilize provided their vehicle is registered and the registration tag is properly displayed. There is also a large parking lot by Cleary Commons and the Wellness Center that students may use any time.
Where do I eat?
Students may utilize their meal plans at Clancy’s in Cleary Commons. Additionally, there are several fast-food restaurants, casual dining options, and grocery stores near campus.
May I move in early?
Yes. Fall sport athletes move in early to begin practice. This year, both soccer teams will move in on July 31, 2024 and both golf and cross country teams will move in on August 7, 2024. Resident Assistants will move in on August 13, 2024 and everyone else will move in on August 23, 2024. International students that have a flight that have already booked a flight for a day that does not fall on August 23, 2024 can request an early or late move-in by contacting housing@cleary.edu.
Will I be able to drink and smoke in campus housing?
Cleary University is a dry campus. Possession, manufacturing, distribution, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or public intoxication in the residence halls is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages may not, in any circumstance, be used by, possessed by or distributed to any person, regardless of the student’s age. Students are also prohibited from using empty alcohol bottles as decorations.
Smoking is prohibited on campus except for within the designated smoking area located between North and South Hall that overlooks the volleyball court and fire pit area. Students may also smoke in their personal vehicles provided they do not drop their cigarette butts on the ground.
Are there any mandatory events or activities I am required to attend?
All students living on campus are required to attend the first floor meeting each semester.
What do I do if my roommate and I do not get along?
You should contact the Resident Assistant on your floor. If you cannot reach the RA, you may contact Cat Hopkins, Director of Housing, at chopkins@cleary.edu or 225-454-8302.
Who can I contact if I am concerned about my child that lives on campus?
You can contact Cat Hopkins, the Director of Housing, at 225-454-8302 or chopkins@cleary.edu during regular business hours. You can contact the Housing & Residence Life On-Call Professional at 517-219-2621 after 5:00pm on weekdays and on weekends. Additionally, you can contact George Horn, Director of Campus Operations and Campus Safety at ghorn@cleary.edu or 1-800-686-1883, ext. 1930.
Catherine Hopkins, Ed.D.
Director of Housing
225-454-8302
chopkins@cleary.edu
Christian Mercure
Residence Life Coordinator
734-307-6668
cmercure@cleary.edu
Nic Olson
Intramurals Manager
989-330-6720
Nolson167@my.cleary.edu
Emma Smith
Front Desk Manager
734-735-3980
Esmith415@my.cleary.edu
Mileisha Rodriguez
Resident Assistant -North Hall 1st Floor
248-785-7481
mrodriguez114@my.cleary.edu
Cris DeMiguel
Resident Assistant-North Hall 2nd Floor
810-295-8389
cdemiguel142@my.cleary.edu
Chase Palmer
Resident Assistant-North Hall 3rd Floor
586-610-7171
cpalmer275@my.cleary.edu
Summer Morrill
Resident Assistant-South Hall 1st Floor
269-506-3132
smorrill946@my.cleary.edu
Ben Kozar
Resident Assistant-South Hall 2nd Floor
248-873-5678
bkozar650@my.cleary.edu
Elijah Grijalva
Resident Assistant-South Hall 3rd Floor
520-771-5331
egrijalva649@my.cleary.edu
Opened in 2016, each fully furnished semi-private suite has its own bedroom, bath, and shares a common area complete with a full kitchen and spacious living/dining area. North hall is a primarily upper division student hall that prepares students for when they graduate and move into apartments off campus.
Cost is: $5,075 per semester.
FEATURES:
Opened in Fall of 2018, the South Residence Hall features fully furnished semi-private two-bedroom, one-bathroom suites. South hall is primarily forfirst year students and is built to help residents connect with other students on the floor to help build their community for their full college experience.
Cost is: $4,300 per semester.
FEATURES:
The Office of the Student Ombudsman is an impartial and neutral resource to help students, faculty, and staff resolve academic and non-academic concerns. The ombudsman provides information related to Cleary University policies and procedures and facilitates the resolution of problems and grievances through informal investigation and mediation.
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