Housing FAQ

Incoming students may apply for housing online through MyMoreheadState.

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There is no application deadline, but residents are encouraged to apply for housing and sign their Housing Agreement (contract) as soon as they can. Commitment times to log in and select your space are awarded in the order that those documents are completed. For your best chance to choose the room you want, apply and complete your contract as soon as possible.

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Your housing fees are applied to your student account just like your tuition. You should refer to the University calendar for the schedule.

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All full-time students under the age of 21 who have not completed four semesters of residence are required to reside on campus. If your parent/guardian lives within 50 miles of campus, you're married, or you're a single parent, you may commute; however, you must have an approved housing waiver to avoid additional fees for non-compliance. 

Single-occupancy rooms are available. Students who have a medical need for single-occupancy housing must complete an intake with the Office of Disability Services as soon as possible to ensure the ability to meet their accommodation.

We require students to have 48 University-recognized credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 when applying for apartment housing.

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We do not have space to accommodate our married students or students with families on campus. We recommend that you look in the Morehead community for additional options.

There is no curfew for on-campus residents; however, there are visitation hours for opposite-sex guests. Exterior building doors are locked 24 hours a day, and it is required that students use their EagleCard to enter their designated building.

Although custodial staff are employed in all residence halls/apartments to keep public areas and public/community bathrooms clean, you are expected to clean your own room and private bathrooms (apartments and suites have bathrooms in the living unit, which students are responsible for cleaning).

Yes, but only if they do not create a disturbance for your roommate or other residents. Guests of residents are not permitted to stay for longer than 3 nights per week. Students residing in University Housing are responsible for assuring that their guests are aware of and comply with all policies and procedures of Morehead State University.

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Your mailing address is Your Name, Your Room Number - Your Residence Hall, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 40351. For example:

Beaker Eagle
101 Mignon Tower
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY 40351

No. The University does not assume responsibility at any time for the private property of its students and is not liable for the loss or damage of any article of personal property anywhere on the premises. You or your parents are encouraged to carry appropriate insurance to cover your personal property.

Students are required to fill out a roommate agreement during the first week of school. This typically helps resolve issues before they arise. If you find that things are not working out, we encourage our students to discuss their concerns with one another. If, at this point, it seems that things are not improving, students should contact their Resident Advisor (RA) to arrange roommate mediation. If, after this process is complete, you still feel it would be better to remove yourself from your living situation, we will help you identify other spaces on campus.

Living with a Roommate

You know yourself best, and we want your residence hall assignment to feel like home while you're here. Feel free to bring any items that will make you feel at home and at ease, as long as they are permitted. When you receive the name and contact information of your roommate via email, it would be wise to contact them and determine who can bring what from the list of shared items below. If you have questions about items that are or are not allowed, please don't hesitate to contact us. Please note that this list is not exhaustive.

PERSONAL ITEMS

• Bed Linens: MSU's Student Alumni Ambassadors provide a practical and convenient solution to ensure you have the appropriate linens for your room at a discounted rate. You can purchase brand-new, high-quality sheets at a significantly lower price than those found in department stores. Save time and money and guarantee you have the correctly sized linens. Be sure to check the size of the beds in your hall. Many have extra-long twin beds, but some have full-size beds.
• Bath Towels
• Bathrobe or wrap
• Toiletry tote and toiletries
• Flip flops (for shower)
• Toilet Paper (for suites and apartments)
• Trash can
• Laundry bag/basket
• Laundry detergent
• Eating utensils (plates, glasses, bowls, silverware)
• Cooking utensils (pots, pans, etc. for the community kitchen)
• Dish soap and other cleaning supplies (broom, dustpan, etc.)
• Sewing kit
• First aid kit
• Alarm clock
• Umbrella
• Backpack
• Desk or floor lamp (no halogen lamps)
• Flashlight
• Pictures and/or posters (can only be hung with poster putty, command strips, or painters' tape)
• Computer (wireless connectivity is available in every residence hall)
• Free-standing shelves

Items that can or need to be shared by roommates:

• Television
• Blu-Ray/DVD/VCR player
• Microwave (not to exceed 700 watts; one per room/suite)
• Refrigerator (not to exceed 4.5 cubic feet, one per double room, two per four-person room)
• Stereo
• Extension cords (UL-approved) and surge protectors

ITEMS YOU SHOULD NOT BRING

• Halogen Lamps
• Candles, incense, or oil lamps
• Space heaters
• Appliances with an open heating element, such as toasters or hotplates.
• Pets (except fish in a less than 10-gallon tank)
• Fireworks, explosives, flammable liquids (gasoline, propane, etc.)
• Duct tape
• Bed lofts
• Firearms or other weapons
• Wireless routers
• Portable washers/dryers

Pets are not permitted in residence halls. There are specific guidelines for service and emotional support animals. Please refer to the Morehead State UAR 343.02 for additional details.

Yes, however, we ask that when decorating, you use materials that will not damage the room. We recommend 3M Command Strips (or similar) hooks/hangers and painter's tape.

No, due to the demand for on-campus space, you must be enrolled. If you withdraw from school, you must check out of your room within 48 hours, unless an extension is granted by the Dean of Students or the Office of Student Housing.

All first-year students are expected to live in the First-Year Village, located in East Mignon Hall, Mignon Hall, and Mignon Tower. Those buildings are staffed and programmed specifically for first-year students and their unique needs, helping them adjust and connect to campus.