Housing Options & Information

Housing is based on the type of experience you prefer, such as living in the Castle, a Theme Community, or a specific hall style. Arcadia looks first at your housing experience preferences, not when you submitted your deposit or application. If two students select the same housing experience, they are more likely to be placed together. Different preferences make a roommate match less likely.

Returning students: March 25, 2026
Incoming students: May 1, 2026 (no later than June 3, 2026, the priority housing deadline)

Students who need medical accommodations receive priority placement and should submit documentation early.

After completing your housing application, you will create a housing profile with a roommate-matching questionnaire. The system will show you percentage matches for potential roommates. If you want to live with a specific person, you can search for them in the housing portal once they have also completed their application.

Residence Life makes every effort to match you with your preferred housing experience, but changes may occur due to space limits, student needs, or updated information.

• Dilworth, Heinz, and Kistler: about 11 × 14 feet
• Thomas: about 11 × 13 feet
• Grey Towers Castle: room sizes vary.

Each traditional residence hall room includes a bed frame and mattress, desk and chair, dresser, and closet space. Triples include one lofted bed and one bunk bed set with ladders and guards. All original furniture must stay in the room, even if a roommate moves out. All beds are extra-long twin (36″ × 80″).

Each building offers high-speed Wi-Fi and Ethernet (device registration required), free laundry, study and lounge spaces, and vending machines. Some lounges also have TVs, pool tables, or foosball tables. Housekeeping cleans community lounges and bathrooms.

Traditional halls have shared microwaves located throughout the building. Knight Hall has a kitchen on each floor where students can cook using their own supplies. Apartments have full kitchens with refrigerators, stoves, and ovens, and most also have dishwashers. Students must bring their own cookware and microwave if desired.

Knight Hall suites include living room furniture such as loveseats, sofas, and coffee tables. Apartments have a dining table and chairs, along with a sofa, loveseat, and tables in the living room.

Traditional halls (Kistler, Thomas, Dilworth, and Heinz) have community bathrooms cleaned and stocked daily by housekeeping. Knight Hall suites have private bathrooms that residents clean themselves. Apartments have one or two bathrooms, and residents are responsible for cleaning and stocking them.

Bring twin XL bedding, pillows, towels, a shower caddy and flip-flops, an alarm clock, fan, storage bins, a power strip with surge protection, a trash can, laundry supplies, cleaning wipes, hand sanitizer, a thermometer, and any small kitchen or personal items you’ll need. Decorations are welcome as long as they are hung with removable adhesive.

Do not bring alcohol (if under 21), air conditioners, toaster ovens, space heaters, grills, pets (except fish up to 10 gallons), extension cords, halogen lamps without covers, candles, incense, large refrigerators, unapproved microwaves, coffee makers without automatic shut-off, or anything with an exposed heating element.

Yes. Arcadia partners with Campus Specialties Inc. (CSI) for microwave and refrigerator rentals. CSI units are the only microwaves approved in traditional residence halls. Microwaves are not permitted in the Castle. A portion of all sales supports student programs on campus.

Arcadia University does not cover personal belongings. You should make sure your items are covered by homeowner’s or renter’s insurance.

Talk with your Resident Assistant first. They can help you and your roommate communicate and find a solution. If a room change becomes necessary, you will meet with your Residence Life Coordinator. Room changes begin after the third week of the semester, based on available space.

Yes. The halls close during Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks. Students who need to stay on campus may request a break exception for an additional charge.

Most residence halls are co-ed by floor or wing. Knight Hall suites and Oak Summit apartments may offer co-ed housing by bed, available by request.

Yes. Arcadia offers gender-inclusive housing for students who want an inclusive and welcoming living environment. For more information, contact housing@arcadia.edu or 215-572-4026.

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All residents are expected to follow the Knight Code of Honor, the Code of Conduct, and the University Housing Agreement. You’ll review and agree to these policies when completing your housing application.

Parking at Arcadia is managed by the Office of Public Safety and is available to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. First-year resident students are generally not permitted to bring cars to campus, with limited exceptions for medical needs, athletic travel, or employment (approval required). Parking permits are available for full or half years, with associated fees.