Residence Hall Living

Experience More

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!

Suite-style Living

With the exception of the Fraternity Complex, 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.

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.

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 living and move-in:

Residence Halls Apartments

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
Home to the Aviation Special Housing Interest Program (SHIP)

Fitzgerald Hall

For first year and returning students
10-month housing option
Located on west side of campus
Adjacent to Westside Market Dining Center

Houts/Hosey Halls

For first year and returning students
10-month housing option
Located on west side of campus
Close connection to Westside Market Dining Center
Elevator Access
Home to Honors and Education SHIPs

Nattinger/Bradshaw Halls

For first year and returning students
10-month housing option
Located on west side of campus
Home to Nursing SHIP

Nickerson Hall

For first year and returning students
10-month housing option
Located on west side of campus
Home to Theatre SHIP and the Blackbox Theatre

South Todd Hall

For upper-class students
10-month housing option
Located on west side of campus
Close connection to Westside Market Dining Center

South Yeater Hall

For first year and returning students
10-month housing option
Located on west side of campus
Elevator access
Home to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) SHIP

UCC (University Conference Center)

For first year and returning students
Located on east side of campus
Elevator access
Home to Art & Photography, Music, and Criminal Justice SHIPs
Close connection to Hudson music building and soundproof practice rooms

Contact Us

University Housing
Ellis Complex L23
Tel: (660) 543-4515
Fax: (660) 543-4846

housing@ucmo.edu