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title: "Residence Life"
url: "/offices/residence-life"
type: page
date: 2026-05-18
updated: 2026-06-09
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# Residence Life

Offices

# Residence Life

Our Home, Your Experience: Living, Learning, and Thriving on Campus

 

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Our residence halls provide a vibrant living-learning experience that helps you find your community, and thrive academically. Whether you're a future student or returning resident, you'll find an environment designed to enrich your college experience.

If you have questions or concerns about staffing, programming or housekeeping services in the residence halls, don’t hesitate to stop by the office of Residence Life, located on the fifth floor of Thomas Hall. Visit the [Dining page](/node/2157 "Dining-OLD") for information on dining and meal plans.

[myMU PORTAL](https://manhattan.starrezhousing.com/StarRezPortalX/)

##  A Campus Community Like No Other 

At Manhattan University, students living on campus enjoy quiet study lounges and educational programs designed to enhance your academic success, while also engaging in a dynamic, fun-filled campus life.

Visit these links for more information on:

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 [Residence Halls ](/offices/residence-life/residence-halls)

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      ![two students sit on lofted beds in a dorm room](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-05/MC_DormPhotos_Nov2017-0067.jpg?h=fa4a2dfc&itok=UMNL-6Qa) 

 [Sign Up for Housing ](/offices/residence-life/sign-up-for-housing)

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      ![two students talk while in a dorm room](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-05/MC_DormPhotos_Nov2017-0115.jpg?h=eac24a47&itok=tnm2OZO8) 

 [Important Dates ](/offices/residence-life/important-dates)

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      ![A student walks across a bridge on the Manhattan University campus](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-05/MC_DormPhotos_Nov2017-0072-1.jpg?h=eac24a47&itok=Terk6bjv) 

 [Breaks and Summer Housing ](/campus-life/residence-life/break-summer-housing)

### Support When You Need It

Our office of Residence Life is here to help you create your "home away from home." Each residence hall is supported by our Area Coordinators and resident assistants who serve as liaisons and provide responsive, community-focused programming. If you have any questions or concerns about staffing, programming, or custodial services, please visit the Office of Residence Life on the fifth floor of Thomas Hall.

Experience a residence life that offers not only a roof over your head but a meaningful, enriching campus life that you simply can't get off campus. Welcome home!

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## Dining and Meal Plans

Learn more about dining options and locations on campus, and find information on available meal plans.

 [ See meal plans ](/student-life/dining) 

 

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