Community Living
Our student housing program is designed to bring people together, creating a vibrant and supportive living experience. In our shared units and across campus, you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow students, engage with diverse perspectives, and develop lifelong skills.
Living on campus enhances your college journey by fostering collaboration, building friendships, and providing a sense of belonging. Whether you're studying, socializing, or growing personally and academically, our community is here to support you every step of the way.
Unit Types & Bedrooms
All of our housing options feature shared common areas, with the choice of a private or shared bedroom inside the unit. Unlike traditional dorms, our spaces include a bathroom and shower inside each unit and most come with full kitchens, offering a comfortable living experience for all. Select the Village below each unit type to view floorplans.
Apartments
Apartment-style units have full kitchens, complete with an oven, stove, dishwasher, microwave, kitchen sink and full-sized refrigerator. The Double Apartment has an additional Study Room, complete with desks and additional storage space for roommates to share.
| Unit Type | Unit Occupants | Shared Bedroom? | Full Kitchen? | Available For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Single Apartment |
4 | No | Yes | First Year Upper Division* Graduate* |
|
Double Apartment |
6 | Yes (2 Occupants) | Yes | First Year Upper Division* Graduate* |
Suites
Suite-style units do not have full kitchens but they do have a microwave/mini-fridge combo in the living room, shared between roommates. Most small kitchen appliances are not allowed in this space as there is not a designated cooking area, however suite residents receive daily access (8AM to 11PM) to the Res Life Hub Community Kitchen if they'd like to cook on their own.
| Unit Type | Unit Occupants | Shared Bedroom? | Full Kitchen? | Available For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Suite | 4 | No | No |
First Year |
| Double Suite | 4 | Yes (2 Occupants) | No | First Year |
| Triple Suite | 6 | Yes (3 Occupants) | No | First Year |
Come see us (and our cats). Schedule a tour to learn how we incorporate community into everything that we do and why we aren't the type of dorm you see on television.
Living Communities
Choosing a living community is optional in your housing application—select as many or as few as you'd like!
For incoming first-time freshmen, we highly recommend exploring our Living Learning Communities, such as Elevate First-Gen, First Year or Social Justice. These communities offer exclusive perks like guaranteed enrollment in select courses, a dedicated faculty mentor, and specialized activities that align with your coursework.
View available room types, including floor plans, on the Rates & Dining page.
All University programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Available for first-time freshmen only. We understand that the transition from high school to college is a big one, so let us help you adjust to Stan State and better understand college life.
- Create your roadmap to graduation, including classes and what you want to achieve during your time at Stan State
- Get assistance choosing and registering for classes, managing your time, and learning where everything is
- Connect with your roommates, neighbors, and get to know people all over the Village
The purpose of First Year Experience is to build a solid foundation during your first year of college. This community will help you make new friends, understand the campus, and learn how to be academically successful. Students in this community may be enrolled in a First Year Experience MDIS course.
Available for second year students only. With your first year of college behind you, you're probably starting to think about what you want to achieve during your time at Stan State and beyond:
- What's next, and how do I get there?
- How do I get involved and make the most of my college experience?
- How can I manage my finances to afford to stay in college, or better budget my money?
The purpose of Second Year Experience is to connect sophomore students and showcase all of the resources at Stan State, building on their first-year foundation. Let us help you continue to acclimate to college life and better utilize the campus services that are available to you.
As part of the Second Year Experience community, you will live with and nearby fellow sophomore students.
Available for first-time freshmen only. The Elevate community provides first-generation college students a high level of support from Stan State faculty and Housing staff to help students create a success plan and roadmap for their time at Stan State.
- Guaranteed enrollment in an English course
- Guaranteed enrollment in a First Year Experience course
- Faculty Mentor
- Additional Advising Opportunities
This community is ideal for first-gen students who want extra guidance, advising, and support in their college journey.
Elevate First-Gen, Second Year focuses on career-readiness and helping sophomore students achieve their post-graduation goals.
- What majors am I interested in?
- What's a minor and should I get one?
- I know I want to do this certain job when I graduate, but what can I do now to better prepare for it?
This community was initially designed to offer second-year support to Elevate residents and first-gen college students, but now all second year residents who are looking to explore their interest areas are invited to participate. Members of this community are also supported by a faculty mentor.
Available for first-time freshmen only. The Social Justice living learning community provides a space for students interested in Ethnic Studies or who value diversity, identity, and empowerment.
- Guaranteed enrollment in two Ethnic Studies courses that satisfy a GE Requirement
- Faculty Mentor
If you are interested in Ethnic Studies, Sociology, or Criminal Justice, or want to connect with others who want to be the change, this may be the community for you.
Black Joy is dedicated to creating a celebratory experience for students who are part of the Black community or descendants of Black Diaspora, and students who are interested in supporting the Black community experience at Stan State.
Residents have an opportunity to participate in activities and spaces supporting community, togetherness, and joy. This community will also focus on connecting residents with staff and faculty who share these experiences and interests.
This community is designed for students who are focused on their academics and finding success in their studies.
- What time management or study habits can I form to make the Dean's List?
- How do I get into the Honors Program?
- Want to form a study group?
Residents may want to join Housing Scholars if they are currently part of the university Honors Program or hoping to join. This is also a great community for anyone who is looking to connect to campus resources that will help them succeed in their classes.
Rainbow Alliance is dedicated to providing a safe, pride-filled community for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, non-identifying, questioning, queer, and asexual, and allied students.
Residents have an opportunity to engage in cultural, educational, and social community activities that explore the needs and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community and connect with students, staff, and faculty who share these experiences and interests.
Connect with international students, learn about other countries, and meet other students who are also considering studying abroad.
- What's it like studying in another country?
- Where can I study abroad?
- How is Stan State different from an international college?
The Study Abroad/International Students community is designed for international students or students interested in learning about other cultures or studying abroad in the future.
The Transfer Student community provides a place for transfer students to build connections with each other.
- What campus resources are available, and where do I find them?
- How do I use the learning platforms that are different from my previous school?
- Want to find our classrooms together?
Expand your social circle and transition to Stan State with the help of your Resident Assistant and Peer Academic Coach.
Gender-Affirming Housing
At Stan State, we welcome students from every background, age, gender, and identity and are proud to call them our friends, colleagues, classmates, roommates, and fellow Warriors.
Gender-Affirming Housing is offered in all of our Housing communities to reaffirm that gender diversity is an important aspect of campus life and integrated into our community’s culture. Here, students can feel comfortable and free to be their authentic self.
What is Gender-Affirming Housing?
Gender-affirming housing is for students who are transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, gender non-conforming, or otherwise do not identify along the gender binary. By indicating you want to have a Gender-affirming housing placement, you are comfortable sharing your space with students of ALL genders. Your roommate(s) may not be of a gender identity that aligns with yours.
Can I connect with other students who want to live in Gender-Affirming Housing prior to moving in?
In the housing application, students can select that they would like to live in a Gender-Affirming space. There is a designated window of time throughout the application cycle that applicants will be able to search for roommates. During this time, you can search for others who selected Gender-Affirming Housing, message with them, and form a roommate group to live together, if desired.
Students requesting gender-affirming housing are assigned housing placements with others who make similar requests. There are gender-affirming options throughout the housing community in single bedroom unit types only (Single Apartment and Single Suite).
All University programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Our friends at Student Leadership, Engagement and Belonging "SLEB" host a variety of inclusive events and diverse groups, including the Male Success Initiative, Undocumented Student Services, Social Justice Book Club, and more.
Housing Accommodations
Housing and Residential Life works with Disability Resource Services "DRS" to provide living accommodation(s) for students. It is the responsibility of the student to contact DRS. Additional information about housing accommodations can be found inside the housing application or on the Forms & Policies page of the Housing website.
- Per CSU policy, anyone requesting accommodations must register with DRS and DRS will review all accommodation requests for eligible students. Accommodations can range from accessible rooms and bathrooms to emotional support animals and modified furniture.
- If you need to bring an emotional support animal to campus, please review additional information on the Disability Resource Services website. The animal is not permitted to be brought to campus until approved through the University process.
Individuals requesting accommodation(s) are encouraged to visit the DRS website for more information, or contact DRS via phone at 209-667-3159 or via email at drs@csustan.edu.
Want to know more? Email housing@csustan.edu.
Updated: February 28, 2025