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Be at the center of all the University of Central Missouri has to offer.
The University of Central Missouri requires all first-year and second-year students to live on campus; living in a residence hall makes it easy to maximize your student experience. You’ll be able to sleep in because you’re just a short walk to your classes—and to dining halls and on-campus restaurants. As a first-year student you’ll live with a roommate on a floor with other first-year students so you’ll be surrounded and supported by others who are adjusting to university life. Whether you choose east campus housing or west campus housing, each hall has its own unique advantages. Choose the hall that fits you best!
The Suite Life
Suite Style Living
Suite-style Living
All of our residence halls are suite-style. UCM is one of the few schools in Missouri to offer the suite style arrangement to nearly every student. Suites are two rooms joined by a full bath, so you get privacy and convenience. The suite-style room is also great for developing a community on your hall floor.
All residence halls are open during fall, winter/semester, and spring break. Additional fees are applied to stay for these breaks based on student request. Request forms are generally live mid-fall semester for fall/semester break and late February for spring break. Forms will be located at ucmo.edu/housingforms.
Live on a SHIP!
Want to live and learn with students who share your passion for your area of study? Then sign up for our Special Housing Interest Programs (SHIP)! By choosing to live with students who are also in your same major or area of interest, you’re more likely to do well academically, have a better student experience, and graduate on time. Learn more about SHIPs by clicking here.
Note that we will be shifting to Learning Communities starting in Fall 2023! More information will come as we annouce those programs.
It's Moving Time
We have all the information you’ll need to move in to your new home, including packing lists, important dates, and services. Be sure to visit at the end of the year to see check-out information!
Learn more about on-campus living and move-in:
Packing Lists & Room Amenities
Click to view our packing list for residence hall move-in as well as our room amenities & dimensions info sheet!
Residence Hall Options
Ellis Complex
- For first year and returning students
- Located on the east side of campus
- Houses Ellis Dining Center
- 10 month-housing option (open during break sessions, except summer)
- Home to the Aviation, Art/Design, Music and Criminal Justice Special Housing Interest Program (SHIP)
Explore Ellis Complex
Fitzgerald Hall
- For first year and returning students
- 10 month-housing option (open during break sessions, except summer)
- Elevator access
- Located on west side of campus
- Home to fraternity chapter housing
- Adjacent to Todd Dining Center
Explore Fitzgerald Hall
Hout-Hosey Halls
- For first year and returning students
- 10 month-housing option (open during break sessions, except summer)
- Located on west side of campus
- Close connection to dining center in Todd Hall
- Elevator Access
Home to Honors, Education and SAIL SHIPs
Explore Houts-Hosey
Nickerson Hall
- For first year and returning students
- 10 month-housing option (open during break sessions, except summer)
- Located on west side of campus
- Home to Nursing SHIP, Theater SHIP and the Blackbox Theatre
Explore Nickerson Hall
South Yeater Hall
- For first year and returning students
- 10 month-housing option (open during break sessions, except summer)
- Located on west side of campus
- Elevator access
- Home to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) SHIP
Explore South Yeater Hall
Contact Us
University Housing
Ellis Complex L23
Tel: (660) 543-4515
Fax: (660) 543-4846
