Mar 15, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Housing and Living Accommodations

Amenities across Available Housing Available Housing Graduate Student Housing Housing Exemptions and Appeals Mail Residential Life 2023-2024 Housing Rates ULM Housing Other Housing

Auxiliary Enterprises
www.ulm.edu/auxiliary/

Available Housing

Bayou Village Apartments: The apartments are one-bedroom/one bath, two-bedroom/two bath and four bedroom/two bath apartments. Each apartment is fully furnished including all kitchen appliances and a washer/dryer combination. The kitchen has plenty of counter space, cabinets and a pantry. Each apartment has its own HV/AC unit that is controlled within the apartment.

Residents may choose an academic year contract (Fall and Spring semesters) or an academic plus summer contract (August move-in to the end of Summer II in August). The apartments do not close during the winter break.

Bayou Suites and University Suites: These are inside corridor buildings with two private bedrooms and a shared bath. Bayou Suites is a Scholars Hall with a required 3.3 cumulative GPA for returning students and a 3.5 cumulative GPA for first time freshmen. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan, and each suite has an HV/AC unit that is controlled by the residents in the suite. The common area has a counter for small appliances, double cabinet above the counter and an area under the cabinet that will hold two dorm style refrigerators.

University Commons: This building has double occupancy rooms with a shared bathroom. Each room has a ceiling fan, and individual HV/AC units. Each resident has their own double door closet with mirrored doors.

Madison (male only) and Ouachita (female only): These residence halls have double occupancy suite style rooms with a bathroom between both rooms. Each room has individual HV/AC units. A laundry facility, and vending machines are centrally located for residents’ use.

Masur Hall: This residence hall is an all-female, gated entry exterior corridor building with double occupancy room suites and a shared bathroom. The HV/AC system is individually controlled in each room. Also on site is a community building that features a large screen TV, study areas, a computer lab, laundry facility, and vending machines.

Warhawk Village Apartments (Co-ed): is an apartment community specifically developed for ULM students. It operates under a Public-Private partnership with Capstone On‐Campus Management.

Residential Life - Housing Rates: Please refer to our website at www.ulm.edu/reslife for the most up to date information and pricing.

Building Access: Bayou Suites, University Commons, University Suites, Ouachita Hall, and Bayou Village Apartments are interior corridor, controlled access buildings. Students assigned to these buildings will use their ID cards to access the buildings and are issued keys to their individual rooms. Madison Hall is an exterior corridor building with key access to each room. Masur Hall is an exterior corridor building with a gated entrance. The students assigned to Masur will use their ID card to enter the area and have key access to their room.

There is parking available at the buildings for the residents. University Commons, University Suite, Ouachita, Bayou Suites and Warhawk Village Apartments all have a controlled access parking area.

Mail: During the academic year mail is delivered to each building and the apartments. Packages sent by FedEx or UPS are delivered and signed for at the Residential Life Office located in University Suites. Residents are notified that they have a package and given available pick up times. Residents are required to provide identification before they will be issued the package.

Amenities: Apogee is the University TV provider and ULM computing center is the Internet provider. All of the rooms have 98 channels of SD/HD digital television programming. All rooms have high-speed Internet connections as well as access to the wireless system. Each residence hall and the suites have laundry facilities, vending machines for those late night snacks, study rooms and computer labs. The residence halls and suites have large screen TV’s in the community rooms. All utilities are included in the price of the room.

Resident Assistants: Each building has a Hall Director and each floor has a Resident Assistant (RA) who provides programs for the residents, keeps them informed about what is going on in the residence halls, apartments and other places on campus. They are “the go to” people.

Maintenance: Maintaining the buildings in optimum condition is important to us; therefore, a maintenance person is on call to respond to any and all maintenance issues. There is also a maintenance person to handle emergencies after normal business hours on weekends and holidays.

Amenities across Available Housing

Cable Television: Apogee is the University TV provider. All of the units have 98 channels of SD/HD digital television programming via a coaxial cable from the wall to the television.

WiFi & Ethernet: The Office of Information Technology provides and maintains the Internet services. All rooms have high-speed Internet connections as well as access to the wireless system.

All Others: Each residence hall and the suites have laundry facilities, vending machines for those late night snacks, study rooms, and computer labs. Some residence halls and suites have large screen TV’s in the community rooms. All utilities are included in the price of the room.

Graduate Student Housing

As a graduate student at ULM you are not limited in where you choose to live. You have multiple options ranging from traditional style residence halls, private bedroom suites or apartments. ULM has a total of three traditional style residence halls, one private bath/double occupancy building, two private bedroom/one bath suite style buildings and the Bayou Village apartment complex. For additional information please check our website at www.ulm.edu/reslife/

ULM Housing

Availability

ULM offers housing to a diverse range of students, including:

Undergraduate Students – Traditional first-year, sophomore, junior, and senior students have access to a variety of housing options, including residence halls, suites, and apartments.
Graduate and Professional Students – ULM provides flexible housing options for graduate and professional students, ranging from traditional residence halls to private bedroom suites and apartments.
International Students – ULM welcomes international students and offers on-campus housing that fosters a sense of community and ease of transition to campus life.
Students with Specific Needs – Accommodations are available for students requiring specific arrangements, such as accessible housing options.

It’s important to note that while ULM offers a range of housing options, it does not currently provide married or family housing.

Bayou Village Apartments (Co-ed)

Building Style: Exterior-corridor buildings with ID access gated entries and one-bedroom/one-bath, two-bedroom/two-bath, and four-bedroom/two-bath apartments.
Features: Fully furnished, including kitchen appliances and a washer/dryer combination. Kitchens offer ample counter space, cabinets, and a pantry. Each apartment has its own HVAC unit controlled within the apartment.
GPA Requirements: Apartment Building 5 and a portion of Apartment Building 6 are considered upperclassmen Scholars Halls and require at least 30 ULM credit hours with at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA for continuing students. Apartment Building 7 and a portion of Apartment Building 6 are considered upperclassmen halls and require at least 30 ULM credit hours and at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA for continuing students.
Contracts: Residents can choose between an academic year contract (Fall and Spring semesters) or an academic-plus-summer contract (August move-in to the end of Summer II in July). The apartments remain open during winter break.

Bayou Suites and University Suites (Co-ed)

Building Style: Inside-corridor buildings with ID access door entries and two private bedrooms and a shared bath.
Features: Each room includes an XL Twin Bed, desk, chair, dresser, ceiling fan, individual HVAC units, and a double-door closet with mirrored doors for each resident. The common area includes a counter for small appliances, double cabinets above the counter, and space below for two dorm-style refrigerators.
GPA Requirements: Bayou Suites is considered a Scholars Hall and requires at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA for continuing students or at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA for incoming freshman and an ACT composite of 24. University Suites requires at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA for all students.
Contracts: Residents have an academic year contract (Fall and Spring semesters), however, buildings closed during winter break requiring surrendering of keys.

University Commons (Co-ed)

Building Style: Inside-corridor buildings with ID access door entries and double occupancy rooms with a shared bathroom.
Features: Each room includes an XL Twin Bed, desk, chair, dresser, ceiling fan, individual HVAC units, and a double-door closet with mirrored doors for each resident.
GPA Requirements: University Commons requires at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA for all students.
Contracts: Residents have an academic year contract (Fall and Spring semesters), however, buildings closed during winter break requiring surrendering of keys.

Madison Hall (Male Only)

Building Style: Exterior-corridor buildings and double occupancy suite-style rooms with a shared bathroom between two rooms.
Features: Each room includes an XL Twin Bed, built-in desk, dresser, and closet, and individual HVAC units.
GPA Requirements: Madison Hall requires at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA for all students with preference given to 2.3 cumulative GPA students.
Contracts: Residents have an academic year contract (Fall and Spring semesters), however, buildings closed during winter break requiring surrendering of keys.

Ouachita Hall (Female Only)

Room Style: Inside-corridor buildings with ID access door entries and double occupancy suite-style rooms with a shared bathroom between two rooms.
Features: Each room includes an XL Twin Bed, built-in desk, dresser, and closet, and individual HVAC units.
GPA Requirements: Ouachita Hall requires at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA for all students with preference given to 2.3 cumulative GPA students.
Contracts: Residents have an academic year contract (Fall and Spring semesters), however, buildings closed during winter break requiring surrendering of keys.

Masur Hall (All-Female)

Building Style: Exterior-corridor buildings with ID access gated entries and double occupancy room suites and shared bathrooms.
Features: Each room includes an XL Twin Bed, built-in desk, dresser, and closet, and individual HVAC units.
GPA Requirements: Masur Hall requires at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA for all students with preference given to 2.3 cumulative GPA students.
Contracts: Residents have an academic year contract (Fall and Spring semesters), however, buildings closed during winter break requiring surrendering of keys.

Other Housing

Warhawk Village Apartments (Co-ed) is an apartment community specifically developed for ULM students. It operates under a Public-Private partnership with Capstone On‐Campus Management.

Building Style: Interior-corridor buildings with ID access door entries and one-bedroom/one-bath, two-bedroom/two-bath, and four-bedroom/two-bath apartments.
Features: Each unit comes fully furnished with living and dining room furniture, a desk, desk chair, and a full-size bed in all unit types. The apartment is equipped with essential appliances, including a refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. Utilities such as internet (Ethernet and wireless), water, heat, and electricity are included; however, cable is not provided. Students will receive a Firestick and have access to local channels. Residents also have access to a fitness center, study lounge, and media center.
GPA Requirements: Warhawk Village Apartments require at least 24 ULM credit hours with at least a 2.3 cumulative GPA or a ULM scholarship recipient.
Contracts: Residents have an academic year contract (Fall and Spring semesters) with the option to add-on a summer contract (August move-in to the end of Summer II in July). The apartments remain open during winter break.

Mail

Residents of Madison Hall, Ouachita Hall, University Commons, University Suites, Bayou Suites, Bayou Village Apartments, and Masur Hall

Appropriate Format: Please use the following address format to ensure your package is received promptly.

<<Student’s Legal First, Middle & Last Name>>
700 University Avenue
ULMRL <<Building Name Abbreviation & Room Number>>
Monroe, La 71212

Building Name Abbreviations

MDSN - Madison Hall
OUAC - Ouachita Hall
UCOM - University Commons
UNIS - University Suites
BYUS - Bayou Suites
BAPT - Bayou Village Apartments
MASR - Masur Hall

Delivery by the United States Postal Service (USPS): Generally, mail/packages sent by USPS will go to the on-campus post office before being placed in the student’s mailbox. If the mail is too large to fit, a notice will be placed in the mailbox directing the student to retrieve the mail from the on-campus post office.

Delivery by the UPS, FedEx, Amazon, DHL: Generally, mail and packages sent by UPS, FedEx, Amazon, DHL, etc., will be delivered to the Residential Life main office. When mail and packages arrive in the main office, residents are notified by Warhawks email that a package has arrived for them, and they must provide a student ID to pick up the mail.

Residents of Warhawk Village Apartments

Appropriate Format: Please use the following address format to ensure your package is received promptly.

<<Student’s Legal First, Middle & Last Name>>
1001 Peyton Dr.
Warhawk Village Apts - Unit #___
Monroe, LA 71203

Delivery to Warhawk Village: Generally, mail/packages sent by all carriers will go to the post boxes located in Warhawk Village Building A, at the corner of Bon Aire and Peyton Drive.

Residential Life 2023-2024 Housing Rates

The most accurate and up-to-date information can be found on the Residential Life website at ulm.edu/reslife.

Housing Exemptions and Appeals

The University of Louisiana System Housing Policy, Section XX Parietal Rules states the following: “ALL UNMARRIED FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO LIVE IN ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALLS AS LONG AS SPACE IS AVAILABLE.” Students who believe they meet the criteria for an allowable exemption must complete and submit a Housing Exemption application along with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and any required supporting documentation.

Applications Deadlines:

April 1st (Fall semester)

November 1st (Spring semester)

April 1st (Summer semesters)

Approval for a housing exemption must be granted from the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises BEFORE the student makes any binding arrangements to live off campus. Students are cautioned about entering into binding contracts, leases or rental agreements before exemption decisions have been made. Mandatory housing, meals and associated fees may still be assessed if a student moves prior to approval.

The University-endorsed allowable exemptions are:

Current students that will have earned 75 qualified hours prior to the beginning of the semester he/she is requesting to live off-campus. (Current enrolled hours are included)
If the student will be residing with a parent, immediate family member (grandparent, sister, brother), or legal guardian, in any of the following exempt parishes: Bienville, Caldwell, Catahoula, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, West Carroll, or Winn. Notarized letter required from parent if residing with someone other than the parent, copy of lease if renting or copy of homestead exemption if owned and current utility bill.
If the student is going to be residing in the same apartment/house with a brother or sister that has previously been given an exemption to live off campus.
If the student is going to be living in property OWNED by you, the student, in any exempt parish. Proof of ownership must be submitted along with a current utility bill.
If the student is married, divorced, or has a child. (documentation required)
If the student is classified as a veteran with at least 24 months active duty. (DD-214 Form must be submitted)
If the student suffers from a severe medical condition. (documentation required-ULM Medical Form) Note: Allergies are not generally considered to be a severe medical condition.
If it appears the student will suffer significant financial hardship. Financial hardship is defined as extenuating circumstances that present a financial burden on a family; [ex. death of a primary provider, loss of employment (documentation required), natural disaster.] Living off-campus simply because it is less expensive or cheaper is not considered a “financial hardship”.
If the student has been out of high school for at least four (4) years.
If the student has an undergraduate degree or completed two (2) semesters at a Community/Junior College. (transcript required)
Transfer students accepted into professional programs.
Transfer students from a four-year institution, with at least 24 hours completed may reside off-campus.

Students who have been denied an exemption for off-campus living by the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises may appeal to the Housing Appeals Committee. Please note that decisions rendered by the Housing Appeals Committee will be final.

CAUTION: PLEASE READ BEFORE TAKING ACTION TO MOVE OFF-CAMPUS

Students are cautioned about entering into binding contracts, leases or rental agreements before exemption decisions have been made. Mandatory housing, meals and associated fees may still be assessed if a student moves prior to approval of their exemption request. Students and their parent/guardians are advised that neither a lack of awareness nor a failure to read or review any University or System Board policy provisions will cause any such policy to lose neither force nor effect. Students and legal guardians are responsible for adherence to all student policies and should follow the University’s established policies. Further, it is both a student’s and guardian’s responsibility to use reasonable care and promptness when examining all University polices. The above information also applies to students who are required to live on campus yet wait until very late to apply for campus housing. ULM’s assignment process continues until the 14th day of class and should a bed become available, charges and fees as listed above may be applied to a student’s account. Applying late is not an exemption to live on campus.

DEADLINE DATES (TO SUBMIT APPLICATION/REQUEST FOR HOUSING EXEMPTION):

All applications should be submitted to the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises (Sandel Hall 387) on or before deadlines:

April 1st (Fall semester)

November 1st (Spring semester)

April 1st (Summer semesters)

Failure to adhere to the deadlines listed above may result in the Housing Exemption application being rejected and/or denied for the requested semester.

Appeals will be heard by the Housing Appeals Committee when in session. The Housing Appeals Committee’s decision is final.

Housing Pre-Payment fees will be forfeited if exemption is granted after the designated deadline dates.

HOUSING EXEMPTION PROCEDURES

To provide for an efficient expedition of your application to live off campus, you should adhere to the following procedure:

STEP 1 START EARLY Begin the process thirty (30) days prior, to the deadline for the semester the exemption will be effective. Application deadlines will be observed.

STEP 2 READ THE ON-LINE INFORMATION Review the Off-Campus Housing Policy, allowable exemptions and other important information.

DO NOT send others to conduct your business.
DO NOT make any binding off-campus living arrangements before you are granted off-campus approval.

STEP 3 COMPLETE AN APPLICATION (Housing Exemption Request Form) to seek housing exemption approval. Attach supporting documents to the completed “Housing Exemption Request Form.”

Required Documentation:

a) HOUSING EXEMPTION APPLICATION

b) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FORM

c) NOTARY FORM (if applicable)

STEP 4 SUBMIT COMPLETED FORMS along with the supporting documentation to the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises.

If you are claiming a medical exemption then you must have your doctor complete a ULM MEDICAL RECORDS FORM.

COMPLETED FORMS AND DOCUMENTATION must be mailed or delivered to the ULM Office of Auxiliary Enterprises, 700 University Avenue, Sandel Hall 387, Monroe LA 71209-5400. You may also email or fax to auxiliary@ulm.edu or 318-342-3505. When requesting forms by mail, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed, legal size envelope. Forms are available at website www.ulm.edu/reslife/exemption.html.

The completed Housing Exemption Request form and required documentation will be accepted in the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises until the noted deadline(s).

Failure to submit all of the required documentation and/or completed forms may result in the application being denied.

The Housing Exemption forms are located on the Residential Life website at www.ulm.edu/reslife/exemption.html and in the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises in Sandel Hall 387.

STEP 5 YOU WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSE VIA EMAIL in regard to whether you have been granted approval or have been denied.

You will be CLEARED TO REGISTER once your application has been approved.

HOUSING EXEMPTION APPEALS

Applicants should review, fill out and submit only those forms requested for the allowable exemption.

Applicants seeking exemption to the University of Louisiana System’s mandatory on-campus housing requirement must meet any one (1) of the University’s allowable exemptions and perform the prescribed procedures before being considered for an appeal review.

Applicants will read and explicitly follow all steps prior to submitting their written appeal to the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises (Sandel Hall 387). All communication will be sent to the students campus email address. Students are responsible for contacting the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises in regard to the status of their appeal.

APPEAL PROCEDURES:

Student may appeal in writing, to the Housing Appeals Committee within 3 business days, regarding the determination made by the Housing Officer in the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises.
Submit the appeal letter to the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises. The appeal will be reviewed when the Housing Appeals Committee is in session.
A determination will be made by the Housing Appeals Committee, based on the information received, and/or specifically the student’s appeal letter and supporting documentation.

UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING ALLERGIES

Allergies are not generally considered to be a severe medical condition. Residential Life staff will assist students by providing (when possible) compatible roommate/suite mate situations and special janitorial/maintenance assistance to assure a reasonably controlled environment. In addition, students may take the same special control measures in the residence hall as they would in an off-campus residence. Based on these precautions, the University does not grant off-campus exemptions for allergies. The Housing Appeals Committee has previously ruled that students should first notify the Housing Office of their condition. Residential Life will then set up a maintenance program to provide a reasonable environment.

NOTE: The University reserves the right to amend this policy at any given time. Should HOUSING reach full capacity the university reserves the right to make exceptions accordingly.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please refer to the most current information in the following locations: (revised 2020)

ULM Student Handbook: https://ulm.edu/studenthandbook

ULM Residential Life Office: www.ulm.edu/reslife/

Office of Auxiliary Enterprise, Sandel Hall 387, (318) 342-5242