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Welcome to Housing & Residence Life

Announcements

  • Get ready - Our Reapplication process starts in February! Click here to learn about how you'll select your space for the next academic year.
    • Watch the Reapplication Webinar here
  • Open Room Change: Click here to learn more about our open room change process, open now through April 16th. 
  • McDowell is up for renovations! Click here to watch the McDowell renovation video to see what dchanges will take place in preparation for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.
  • WE'RE HIRING! HRL is looking for Desk Assistants (day and night shift) for the 2024-2025 academic year, go to our Employment wepagbage for more details.
  • Best Nest is BACK! We're bringing nback the Best Nest contest with a spring flare, read more about it on our Best Nest webpage.

 

Find Your Home

Students in Black Affinity Housing

Black Affinity Housing

Black Affinity Housing celebrates the diversity of Black and African American students and culture at American University.

Black Affinity Housing

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Residence Halls

Our residence halls are dynamic communities that promote positive and affirming atmospheres for student learning.

Residence Halls

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Virtual Tours

Take a virtual tour of our residence halls to experience on-campus living. 

Virtual Tours

Resources

Chat with HRL

Live Chat With HRL

For quick and easy answers, chat with HRL every Monday through Friday, from 1-4 p.m. (EST).

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Lofts, Fridges & More

Want a fridge or bedloft for your room? Our partnerships make it easy!

Personalize Your Room