Living on Campus
Experience All That Living on Campus at Detroit Mercy Has to Offer
Living on campus at Detroit Mercy gives you the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of living in a vibrant, major city. And you won't be just another face in the crowd.
We pride ourselves on being a real community, where your professors know your name and interests. You'll get to know your fellow Detroit Mercy students hanging out in our new Student Union, where you'll find a ping pong table and a pool table, breakout rooms for studying and socializing. The Student Union is also one of the many places to eat on campus and is home to the Titan Dining Room and the Loft, which features a Subway, J. Clark's Grille and more.
Our campus is also home to tennis courts, volleyball courts and our 40,000-square-foot Michael & Gail Whitty Student Fitness Center.
Plus, we offer many signature campus events, such as:
- The Midnight Bike Ride, a nighttime tour of Detroit
- TitanFest, an annual campus-wide celebration in the fall.
- De-Stress Fest, a chance to relax and enjoy your time on campus before finals.
Student organizations—including Anime Club, Chemistry Club, the Pep Band, Theatre Company and many more—host diversity and professional events as well. We're also home to a robust Greek life, with numerous sororities and fraternities hosting social and service events and intramural sports.
With so much going on, you can always find something fun to do at UDM.
Important Housing Updates and Emails
Watch this space for important updates and communication about living on campus. You'll also find important application forms in the information below.
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Winter 2027 Housing
Students will remain in their Fall 2026 room for the Winter 2027 semester. Check our closing information above on how to prepare your room for the semester break.
Interested in living with us for the Winter 2027 semester, but were unable to in the Fall? We would love to have you on campus.
Application
The "Winter 27" app is available. Please email reslife@udmercy.edu and we will make it available.
Roommates and Suitemates
We have more limited availability at this time, but we will find you a home. If you know of an open room and a roommate, please email us and we will work with you.
First Year Students will be housed in Shiple Hall and Non-First Year students will be in either Holden Hall or one of our Quad buildings, based on availability and roommate match.
Singles
Students who are interested in a single (for whatever reason) will need to fill out the form below to be on the waitlist. Singles are limited and will be assigned based on availability, aside from those who have an established ADA need for a single.
Students who are eligible for an ADA single will need to request the single through the accommodation form below in addition to the Single Waitlist.
- Renew your current Accommodation - click here
- Start a new Accommodation - click here
- Single Request and Waitlist - click here
Move-in
Students will be able to pick up keys on Friday, January 8th between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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First Year Student Housing for 2027-2028
Welcome from University of Detroit Mercy Residence Life. Application will be live February 1, 2027.
Click here to be directed to your TitanHousing Portal to sign up to live in Residence Life for the academic year. You will use your titan connect credentials to sign up. The application you are filling out is for the full academic year that spans from August 2027 to May 2028. You will also be selecting a meal plan at this time. All communication will be with your Detroit Mercy account. So, please check your email regularly.
All full-time first-year students who do NOT reside within a 30-mile radius of campus are required to live on campus.
Roommates
After you have submitted your application, you will be able to search for roommates that also have submitted their applications. Your roommate code is in the upper right-hand corner of your home screen. Once you know who you want to room with, you will need to accept the roommate request.
Those that do not select a roommate prior to June 10th will be automatically placed with a roommate that compliments your roommate preferences.
Room and/or roommate changes are due August 1st. Anything after that date will be assessed after move-in.
Singles
Students who are interested in a single (for whatever reason) will need to fill out the form below to be on the waitlist. Singles are limited and are given based on signup date, aside from those who have an established need for a single.
Students who are eligible for an ADA single will need to request the single through the accommodation form below in addition to the Single Waitlist.
Assignments
The first round of assignments will go out the week of June 14th. Those who apply after that date will still be able to live on campus, assignments will just come at a later date.
Lofts
Residence Life will be renting lofts on a first come, first serve basis. Personal lofts are not permitted, so if you plan on using a loft please fill out this form. The rental fee is $100 for the year for a loft. This fee is non-refundable and will be charged to your student account. There are a limited number of lofts, and will be issues based on request date on the form.
Loft requests made prior to August 1st will be in the room at move-in.
Non-Freshman
If you are not a First-Year student and/or graduated from High School before 2027 and only see the Freshman Application in your TitanHousing Portal, please email us. We can work with you to make sure you are filling out the correct application.
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Single Rooms
Prefer to live alone? A limited number of single units are available to interested students based on the sign-up date. Fill out the Single Request and Waitlist form to be considered.
Single rooms are given out for one academic year; you will need to reapply at the start of every Fall semester if you want a single room.
If you are eligible for an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) single, you will need to request the single through the Disability Support Services in addition to filling out the Single Waitlist form. If you have questions, please contact Disability Support Services using the contact information below:
Office of Equal Opportunity - Disability Support Services
Phone: 313-993-1158
Fax: 313-578-0342
Email: sas@udmercy.edu -
Health Insurance Requirement
If you plan to live in a residence hall, you must have documentation of health insurance. Waivers will be live in July. The waiver deadline is September 15, 2026.
More information about the insurance requirement or to waive the plan offered by the University.
Work For Residence Life
Considering being an RA for the 2027-2028 academic year? The recruitment process begins mid-November. Check your Detroit Mercy email or RAFTR for more information.
For information on working for Residence Life in the summer terms, please contact Samerah Saad at ssaad@udmercy.edu
Residence Life Staff
If you have further questions about living on campus and residence life at UDM, don't hesitate to reach out! We'll provide answers as soon as possible.
Director of Residence Life
Sandra Alef Wilcox
alefsj@udmercy.edu
313-993-1230
Associate Director of Residence Life
Samerah Saad
ssaad@udmercy.edu
313-993-1230
Residence Director, Quad Halls Complex (Quads)
Mike Cunningham
cunninmp@udmercy.edu
313-993-1685
Residence Director, Shiple Hall
Kelly Knight
knightkm3@udmercy.edu
313-993-1788
Emily Mason - Regnier
reslife@udmercy.edu
313-993-1230