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  New Student Move-in Information Email

  Welcome to Detroit Mercy! We are excited to welcome you into the residential community.  We hope that you are enjoying your summer and we can't wait to see you on campus.  Your Fall Housing assignment is live in your TitanHousing Portal.  Assignments may change based on needs of the community and individual requests. More information on room changes below.

  If you did not select a meal plan, Meal Plan 2 will be automatically assigned to you.

  Your roommate is listed on your TitanHousing portal.  You can log into your TitanHousing Portal by clicking here, use your Portal or Office 365 credentials.  The roommate listed in your TitanHousing Portal is your most up to date roommate.  As we receive cancellations, your roommate may change. Changes will be reflected on your TitanHousing portal. We encourage you to check this information regularly as we don't send out regular e-mails regarding roommate changes.

  Currently, only singles based on need have been granted, all others are still on the waitlist. If you do not see a roommate in your TitanHousing portal, you may be assigned one at a later time. Check out Student Accessibility Services for information on applying for an accommodation for your housing.

  Room or Roommate change requests.

  If you are looking to change your room or roommate, please fill out the request form below. All parties involved will need to fill out the form. Changes will be granted based on availability of spaces.

  Room/Roommate change request form

  Move-in:

  All Shiple residents and Holden Freshman will move in Monday, August 18th during specially designated times.  Please make sure you have a form of picture identification with you upon arrival.  A state ID, license, or passport is preferred. 

  If you are unable to move in during your assigned time, you can always come after, or between 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. If you need to arrive earlier than the 18th, please follow this link to request an early arrival.  Move-in Request. Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Men’s Lacrosse, and Cross Country do not need to fill out the request.

  Monday, August 18, 8a.m. – 12p.m. There will be time to settle into your room a bit before PTV begins at 3 p.m.

  If your room number ends in "0", or "1", your move-in time is 8:00 a.m.

  If your room number ends in "2", or "3", your move-in time is 9:00 a.m.

  If your room number ends in "4", "5", or "6", your move-in time is 10:00 a.m.

  If your room number ends in "7", "8", or "9", your move-in time is 11:00 a.m.

  What to Bring

  Check out our Guide to Residence Living and see our “what to bring” section as well as our “Prohibited Items” section.  https://www.udmercy.edu/life/on-campus/guide.php

  Don't forget to bring airtight containers to store your food in.

  Loft

  Interested in renting a loft?  We have lofts available to rent.  Sign up for a loft before 08/01/2025 and your loft will be in your room at move in.  There is a non-refundable $100 one-time charge for the loft that will be billed to your student account. Lofts are on a first come basis.

  Loft Rental Form

  Detroit Mercy ID

  The Titan Info Center will be open on Monday, August 18th to retrieve your parking pass and Detroit Mercy ID card.  That ID card will be needed after the 18th to access the building and your meals.  After the 18th, the Titan Info Center is open Monday - Friday, 9am to 4pm. For information on how to upload your picture and ID/parking information check out the Titan Information Center here.

  Meal Plans

  If you would like to make a change to the plan you have already selected, please complete your request here: Meal Plan Change Form

  All meal plan changes must be received by September 5th, 2025. 

  Health Insurance

  All residence hall students are required by the University of Detroit Mercy to have health insurance, and are automatically enrolled into the Student Health Insurance plan offered by the University. If you are covered by another insurance plan, you may waive the University offered plan, but you must do so by September 15, 2025 or the charge will remain on your student account.  You can find more information or waive the insurance here https://www.udmercy.edu/life/health/insurance.php

  Your insurance will not be available to waive until after August 1^st.

  If you have questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life via email at reslife@udmercy.edu. We hope you have enjoyed your summer and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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  Returning and Transfer Student Welcome Email and Information

  As summer is flying by, we have been busy preparing for your arrival on campus! We are looking forward to another great year in the residence halls. If you're new here, Welcome! If you're returning, Welcome back!

  Your housing assignment and roommate information can be found on your TitanHousing portal. You can log into your TitanHousing Portal by clicking here, use your Office 365 credentials. The roommate listed in your TitanHousing Portal is your most up to date roommate. If you live in the Quads, you will also see your suitemates. As we receive cancellations, your roommate may change. Changes will be reflected on your TitanHousing portal. We encourage you to check this information regularly as we will not be sending out additional e-mails regarding roommate changes.

  If you requested a single room and were approved, you should have received an email approving your single status, no roommate name will show in your TitanHousing portal, however you will be able to see your suitemates. If you did not request a single and see no roommate, you may be assigned one at a later time.

  Housing Accommodations

  If you would like to renew your housing accommodation please email sas@udmercy.edu with the subject “Housing Renewal 2025”.

  If you want to start a new housing accommodation, please start your process by going to the Student Accessibility Services website and clicking “Request Accommodations”.

  Room or Roommate change requests.

  If you are looking to change your room or roommate, please fill out the request form below. All parties involved will need to fill out the form. Changes will be addressed once all parties involved have filled out the form and only if there is room to make a change.

  Room/Roommate change request form

  Move-in:

  All Quad and Holden residents will move in August 23^rd and August 24^th. If you need to move in BEFORE the 23^rd, please fill out the Early Move-in Request Form

  Early Arrival Requests:

  Need to move in outside of August 23rd and 24th? Please fill out the Early Move-in Request Form. Frequently approved early move-in requests: There may be a daily fee assessed based on the request. You will be notified if there is a charge.

  • Out of State Flight (Flight information required)
  • International Student
  • Orientation Leader Training 
  • Early Fall Semester Class start date (Course information required) 
  • Transportation Issues (Be specific on request) 

  Academic Year Contract

  As stated in the 2025 Room Selection information and the 2025-2026 Residence Life Housing Agreement, you have submitted a binding contact for the academic year with the Office of Residence Life at the University of Detroit Mercy. In signing this contract, you are bound to live in the residence halls for the entire academic year.

  Meal Plans

  If you would like to make a change to the plan you have already selected, please complete your request here: Meal Plan Change Form

  All meal plan changes must be received by September 5th, 2025. 

  Residence Halls Closings

  As a reminder, the Residence Halls will be closed for the dates listed below. Extended Stay is available for a limited time, but while the University is closed, other living arrangements must be made during these dates:

  Winter Break Halls will close 12/13/25 at 7 pm and will re-open 1/11/26 at 9am.

  For more information about our residence halls, policies and a list of what to bring, please see our website at www.udmercy.edu/reslife.

  Health Insurance

  All residence hall students are required by the University of Detroit Mercy to have health insurance, and in August are automatically enrolled into the Student Health Insurance plan offered by the University. If you are covered by another insurance plan, you may waive the University offered plan. Information on waiving your plan will be in a future communication. You will have until September 15th to waive your plan.

  Cancellations

  If you have decided to no longer attend the University or live off campus, please fill out a request for release form. Forms received before May 31st will automatically be approved. Forms received after the 31st deadline will be reviewed and only approved if you meet the criteria outlined in the cancellation policy. Please check out the cancellation policy on your TitanHousing portal home screen. You can also find the cancellation form available for you there.

  If you have questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life at reslife@udmercy.edu. We hope you are enjoying your summer and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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  Housing Sign up for Returning students

  We hope that you’ve enjoyed living on campus and that you’ve had a positive experience! We're beginning our process of room selection and assignments for the 2025-2026 academic year.  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 Office 365 credentials to sign up. The application you are filling out is for the full academic year that spans August 2025 through April 2026.  You will also be selecting a meal plan at this time.

  Roommates and Suitemates

  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 send and/or accept the roommate request.  You can have a roommate group of up to 4 people.  You will select a group leader that will select the actual room during selection.  Any potential roommates/suitemates MUST have completed their application before you will be able to see them in your group. If you receive an error message, please fill out the Room or Roommate change request form.

  Room and/or roommate changes are due August 1st.  Anything after that date will be assessed after move-in. All changes are subject to availability.

  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 issued through a random lottery, aside from those who have an established ADA need for a single. Please note that at this time, we are only going thru the single selection process with those who are currently approved thru the Accommodation process and special exceptions. You do not need to renew at this time, but will be able to as of May, 2025.

  Students who are eligible for an ADA single will need to request the single through the accommodation form after May 1st below in addition to the Single Waitlist.

  • Accommodation Form click here
  • Single Waitlist form 

   

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  Freshman Housing Sign Ups

  Welcome from University of Detroit Mercy Residence Life. 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 Office 365 credentials to sign up. The application you are filling out is for the full academic year that spans from August 2025 to May 2026. 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.

  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 19th 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.

  • Accommodation form
  • Single Waitlist form 

  Assignments

  The first round of assignments will go out the week of June 16^th. 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 and assembled prior to move-in.

  Loft Rental Form

  Non-Freshman

  If you are not a First-Year student and/or graduated from High School before 2025 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 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 Student Accessibility Services  in addition to filling out the Single Waitlist form. You will not be able to request a single accommodation until May for the Fall 2025 semester. If you have questions, please contact Student Accessibility Services using the contact information below:

  Office of Equal Opportunity - Student Accessibility Services

  Phone: 313-993-1158
  Fax: 313-578-0342
  Email: sas@udmercy.edu

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  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, 2025.

  More information about the insurance requirement or to waive the plan offered by the University.