FAQs

1. I am a new student; when will I receive my Fall assignment?
Confirmation letters are sent to freshmen in mid-July and to transfer students as space becomes available throughout July and August. The letters will include your building, room number, roommate's name, and your roommate's telephone number.

2. What if I want to change rooms?
Room changes are permitted beginning the third week of each semester.  If you are interested in changing rooms, you will need to meet with your Resident Director to discuss your reasons for requesting the change.  If the RD approves your request, you will be able to meet with an assignment coordinator in the Student Housing Office to discuss available options.  There is no charge for a properly completed room change.

3. What should I bring for my room?
All residence halls and apartments are fully furnished. You will need to bring bed and bath linens along with any other personal items you may wish to decorate your room with. Microwaves, hot plates, heating coils, and other cooking appliances are not permitted in the residence halls. Halogen lamps are also not permitted in University housing.

4. How do I request a roommate?
You may request a roommate when you fill out your Student Housing Application. You will need to write down the name and student identification number of the person you are requesting, and your selected roommate must do the same for you ( roommates will not be matched together without this information ). Please be aware that roommate requests are not always guaranteed.

5. How do I receive the forms for Student Housing?
Once you are accepted to the University, you will receive a Confirmation Card. If interested in living in Student Housing, check the box indicating your interest and send it in along with your LMU commitment deposit to the Admissions Office. The Admissions office will forward your housing request electronically, and the Student Housing Office will then send you a housing packet. The packet will include instructions for the online Student Housing Application. Return your completed License Agreement along with a check for the housing processing fee made payable to Loyola Marymount University.

6. Is there an Internet connection in my room?
All residence halls and apartments are connected to the campus-wide network, LMU ResNet. Network access which includes the wireless network. Students are allowed 24 hour access to the Internet, the campus-wide electronic message system, PopMail, LINUS (the on line library catalog system), and the computer labs. For more information, you may contact Information Technology Services  (ITS) at (310) 338-7777.

7. Can I bring a refrigerator?
You may bring a refrigerator no larger than 5 cubic feet. The University also works with a local vendor to provide students the opportunity to lease refrigerators. Information from the vendor will be sent to you during the summer. If you are living in an apartment, refrigerators are provided.

8. What furniture is in my room?
All residence halls and apartments are fully furnished. Each room contains modular furniture consisting of beds (twin extra long, 36" X 80"), desks, chairs, study carrels with a light, bookshelves, free standing towel racks and drapes. In the apartments, all rooms are fully furnished.

9. What are the dimensions of my room?
You can visit our Housing Facilities link for some pictures and basic dimensions of all student housing facilities.

10. Are there laundry facilities on campus?
Laundry facilities are located in the residence halls and apartments.  Since there are no coin-operated machines, students need to add money to their Flexi accounts and use their OneCard to purchase cycles on the washing machines and dryers.  The laundry cost is affordable to students at $1.00 to wash and $0.75 to dry.   There is an additional cost for additional time for drying.   

11. What if I lock myself out of my room?
If You only need to retrieve your OneCard from your room, you can go to your local Area Office during posted office hours to obtain a 1-hour lock out card.   This card will only give you access to your building and room.  

If your Area Office is closed, go to the Student Housing Office, or Campus Business Services to obtain a temp card.   After normal business hours, you must contact Public Safety at 310-338-2893 to obtain a temp card.

Area Office Locations and Hours
Monday-Thursday 10:00am to 9:00pm
Friday 10am to 5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 7:00pm to 9:00pm   

North Area Office (Founder’s Pavilion) 
         Resident living in Del Rey North, Del Rey South, Desmond, Doheny, Huesman, Rosecrans, Sullivan and Whelan

Southeast Area Office   (Leavey Center Suite J) 
         Resident living in Hannon, Huesman , McKay, Tenderich, 8000 and 8001 Houses

West Area Office (Leavey 5 Lobby) 
         Resident living in Leavey 4, Leavey 5, Leavey 6, McCarthy, O’Malley, and Rains