Housing Selection

Welcome to the 2018-2019 Housing Selection Process! All housing selection processes will be completed through our online RESIDENCE system by Symplicity. All Saint Leo University residential students will complete their housing application and room selection by logging into their RESIDENCE account at www.saintleo.edu/residence. Your log in information will be as follows:

• Username: firstname.lastname@email.saintleo.edu
  Password: is set as your Saint Leo email password

NEW RESIDENTS

If you are new to Saint Leo University housing, there are a few things to know before logging into RESIDENCE for the first time. To access your new RESIDENCE online account you will first need to set up your Saint Leo University email account. You can do this by logging into your student portal account at https://my.saintleo.edu. Please make sure that your passwords are strong (at least 8 to 10 characters and include number(s)/symbols). Please note that newly admitted students will have to wait a minimum of 48 hours from the time of their deposit before they can access the RESIDENCE system. 

• 2018-2019 First Year Housing Applications will be available beginning April 1, 2018 at 8AM
  • the First Year Housing application priority deadline to submit is July 1, 2018
  • First year housing assignments will be made the week of July 2^nd-6^th and confirmed the week of July 10^th-14^th
  • Information on how to complete the housing application and roommate matching can be found by using the First Year Housing Guide here.
• 2018-2019 Transfer Housing Applications will be available beginning April 1, 2018 at 8AM 
  • The Transfer Housing application priority deadline to submit is July 1, 2018
  • Transfer students will be placed into available space on a rolling basis as housing applications are approved
  • More information on how to complete the Transfer Housing Application and housing options can be found using the Transfer Housing Guide here.
   

RETURNING RESIDENTS

For the 2018-2019 Housing Selection Process, returning residents can access their RESIDENCE online accounts at any time. If you cannot access your account, you will most likely need to re-set your portal password at http://my.saintleo.edu. Returning residents will use their online RESIDENCE accounts to complete the housing application and select their rooms. 

• 2018-2019 Returner Housing Applications will be available beginning February 9, 2018 at 8AM
  • The Returner Housing application submission deadline (to participate in 2018-2019 housing selection) is March 9, 2018.
  • NEW THIS YEAR: In response to feedback about roommate satisfaction and the selection process, this year priority will be given to roommate groups, from largest to smallest. Roommate group selection times will continue to be based on average credit hours completed per group. 
    • Day 1: Roommate Groups of 4 select
    • Day 2: No selection taking place
    • Day 3: Roommate Groups of 3 select
    • Day 4: No selection taking place
    • Day 5: Roommate groups of 2 select
    • Day 6: No selection taking place
    • Day 7: Individuals select
    • PLEASE NOTE: the Office of Residence Life will be hosting two (2) “Roommate Meet & Greet” events to help individuals/smaller groups pair up with other residents they would be happy to live with in 2018-2019!
    • For more information about the Returner Housing Selection Process please review:
      • Returner Housing Guide