To apply for housing, click here. You will be required to log in using your Davenport email credentials.
Don’t have your login yet? You may need to wait a few days after your acceptance to complete the housing application.
Where do first-year students live?
South Hall is a first-year-only hall where the majority of new students reside. However, Cook Hall is a shared building with first-year students and upperclassmen.
A questionnaire is part of the application. If you do not have a roommate group, your roommates are matched according to your responses. If you wish to live with specific roommates, create a roommate group. All roommate groups must be created and accepted by May 1 for new students.
Click here to watch an instructional video on how to create a roommate group.
When will I find out where I live?
Housing placements are completed in May. Students will receive information about their housing placement in their Davenport email once it has been finalized.
What is my mailing address?
The on-campus address for all campus residents is as follows:
First and Last Name Building Name & Number 6191 Kraft Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
If I cancel, will I get a refund?
If you are approved to break your housing contract, you will be charged on a prorated basis. You are not considered to be completely checked out of your room until all of the proper paperwork has been completed and all of your belongings are removed. The housing deposit is forfeited if a student cancels their housing after June 1. In addition, the fee for a contract cancellation is $350.
How do I apply?
To apply for housing, click here. If you are an upperclassman and returning to housing but do not currently live on campus, you must apply to the “New to Housing Students” and pay the housing deposit.
What qualifies me to return to housing and participate in room selection?
You must be a current student living in housing during the selection process.
Be in good financial standing for the current winter semester.
Paid in full or have an approved payment plan established through Financial Services.
Must be registered for classes for the upcoming fall semester by the priority deadline.
Complete your application before the priority deadline.
How do I make roommate groups?
Click here to watch an instructional video on how to create a roommate group. All roommates in a group must be eligible to participate in room selection. If not, group members will be prohibited from selecting a room.
What is room selection?
Room selection is when current students living in housing get to select their room for the upcoming academic year. Students will receive information leading up to room selection with instructions to their Davenport email.
How do I add a meal plan?
Meal plans can be added during room selection or by contacting dining services directly. Meal plans are required for Cook Hall and Meijer Hall.
What happens if I’m placed with other residents I don’t know?
We help students find suitable roommates based on their application responses. Additionally, we facilitate the creation of a roommate agreement, ensuring that students living together establish a mutual understanding about sharing their space.
Can I bring my own furniture?
Davenport provides the basics. Students should not bring their own bed, mattress, couch or dining set.
Can I have a one-semester contract?
No, the residence community housing contracts are for the full academic year. If you only need winter semester housing, you must wait and apply when that application opens later.
Are you a parent of a student planning to live in housing? Here are some important considerations for you:
Should my student have renters insurance?
When moving into a rented space, considering adding renters insurance is always a great idea. Renters insurance protects your student's personal property and belongings in case of unexpected circumstances.
How will I send my student a package?
All mail and packages are routed through the Mail Center located on the lower level of the Sneden Center. Mail is sorted daily. Students will receive an email letting them know that they have packages.
The on-campus address for all campus residents is as follows:
First and Last Name 6191 Kraft Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
What should my student be familiar with before arriving?
Does my student have access to laundry facilities?
Yes, laundry facilities are free and provided across campus in all residential buildings.
Who should my student contact if they have a facility issue?
Facilities issues come up in on-campus housing. If a student needs assistance, they can place a work order. The link to work orders is on your students' "My Connections" page.
If there is an emergency with my child, who should I contact?
Students can contact Public Safety or the on-duty housing staff 24/7. These phone numbers are posted throughout the campus.
How can I help support my students’ well-being?
Encourage students to use the free and confidential counseling services at the Wellness Center. They should also consider visiting our on-campus nurse if they are feeling unwell.
How does my student connect about accessibility needs?
Housing does not close for Thanksgiving break or for spring break.
Housing does not charge students for staying over winter break, but the university will be closed during this period. Any students who need to stay during winter break must register and receive approval.
All dining locations will be closed during all holiday breaks. If a student-athlete is required to be here during a break, please direct any questions to your student's coach.
Is your student an early fall athlete? Unique move-in information for athletes comes directly from coaches.
What is FERPA? Should my student have a FERPA release on file?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. Discuss with your student whether or not having a FERPA release on file with the university is something they would want. This allows a parent or legal guardian access to certain protected information, such as billing.
What are the various options for room layouts?
View all our housing options and room layouts here.
What furnishing is provided, and what can I bring?
In all on-campus housing, we provide a bed, dresser, desk and desk chair. Additionally, each space has a common area where furniture is also provided. Check out all of our housing photos for ideas on ways to set the space up to your liking.
Can I remove university furniture?
No, all provided furniture must remain in its designated space.
Housing on campus does not allow pets, except for fish. Only registered emotional support animals approved through the Student Access Office are permitted.
What are the dimensions of my room?
South Hall bedrooms are 10' x 8'. There is a closet area measuring 2.5' x 4', and the windows are 3' x 5.5'.
Panther Woods bedrooms vary in size, with most measuring approximately 10' x 18' feet. Each apartment at Panther Woods includes a kitchen, living area and laundry facilities.
Panther Ridge bedrooms are 14' x 9'. The ridge living room/kitchen dimension is 22' x 11'.
What furniture and appliances are provided?
Please review our housing options for a list of hall-specific furniture and amenities.
Davenport provides a free shuttle for students that stops at the main campus, Panther Woods and area stores. Click here to view the shuttle schedule.
Can I have a car on campus?
Yes. Cars can be registered with our Public Safety department. Parking is free for all residents, including all students who live on campus. Click here to register for parking.
Can I have a bicycle on campus?
Yes, bicycles are allowed on campus but are required to stay outside in the provided bike racks.
Where can I find housing policies?
All housing policies can be found in the Housing Handbook. We encourage all incoming students to read the handbook in full. Click here to view accommodation information.
