Approved by:  Housing Operations

History:  Updated, June 2026

Related Policies:  Complaints and Grievance Process | Housing & Dining Agreement

Related Forms, Procedures and References:  Housing website

For Questions Contact:  Housing Operations | 651.690.6617 | residencelife@stkate.edu

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Space Assignments: The Housing & Dining Agreement is not a residential lease agreement but rather only entitles the resident to a space on campus and not a specific room or apartment. The University reserves the right, at any time, to make and alter housing assignments. Rates will be adjusted if applicable to new room configurations and number of occupants. Rate changes occurring during the term will be prorated per night.

Students in rooms, suites, or apartments where unoccupied bed spaces are present may be consolidated and reassigned to rooms with other residents in the same situation. To assist with room consolidation, The University may share names with potential new roommates to allow students to communicate before the room change is finalized. If space allows, students may be given the opportunity to buyout the unoccupied bed space in their living area.

St. Catherine University is committed to creating a welcoming living environment for all students. If students have a gender-based housing accommodation beyond what appears to be offered, they should contact Housing Operations at 651.690.6617. The University will work with students to find a space that meets their needs.

Priority placement for new students is June 15, 2026 for fall semester and December 15, 2026 for spring semester. Returning students may participate in early room selection in March. Returning students who are not registered for classes for Fall Semester by July 1, 2026 may be removed from their room assignment, placed on a wait list, and be subject to cancellation fees. The University will not guarantee a student's space if not occupied on the first day of classes. Students may request to be placed on a preferred housing wait list after their initial assignment has been confirmed.

The University does not discriminate and administers decisions regarding room or apartment assignments and roommate assignments without regard based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender identity, age, political ideology, veteran status or ability.

If a student abandons their space without formally cancelling this Agreement, the University has the right to reassign the space to another student or terminate access to the room. If the student returns after abandoning their space, the student may be assigned to a different space. This Agreement entitles the resident to a space on campus and not a specific room or assignment.

The University may consider a space as abandoned if one or both of these factors are present: all personal items are removed from room; the room was not accessed for more than 21-days without prior notification to The University. Abandoning a space is not considered a housing cancellation. Students who abandon their space are required to pay all housing fees. Students must complete a cancellation form and follow all cancellation procedures to be considered for any housing credits, if applicable. Cancellations cannot be retroactive. All standard housing cancellation fees apply. 

Roommates Students may be assigned roommates at any time and without advance notice. The University will attempt to contact students via email when a new roommate is assigned, but this email is not guaranteed. Additionally, The University has the right to assign students to vacant spaces without the roommate’s or roommates’ review or pre-approval. If students have a specific person in mind to fill a space, they should contact Housing Operations. Once a vacant space has been assigned to a new roommate, The University may not be able to alter the assignment to accommodate this roommate request. A resident who refuses to accept a roommate, or in the judgment of the University, attempts to force a roommate out of a shared-premises may be charged the total cost for the premises. Additional disciplinary sanctions may follow.

Room Changes Room changes are allowed, after approval from Housing & Residence Life Staff. Students may not swap or switch rooms with other students without first going through the room change approval process. The fee for an unauthorized room change or swap is $75. Once a room change has been granted, students must move by the deadline set by Housing Staff. Failure to move within the deadline may result in a fee of $30 per night. The University has the right to limit the number of times a student moves within an academic year. Additionally, room change requests may not be granted during certain times of the semester to allow for new resident assignments, and other administrative tasks. The timing for all room changes is at the discretion of Housing Staff.