First-Year New Incoming Students:
Indicated Resident Student on the Application for Admission

Accepted new students who indicated their interest in living on campus on the application for admission can confirm their status by submitting their enrollment confirmation deposit in the amount of $450 (this includes the $250 University deposit, as well as the additional $200 housing deposit) by May 1.

Each week during the application period (February – June), automated emails will be sent to incoming resident students via their Caldwell email address, prompting them to log in to the Residence Life application website. On this site, students will fill out the housing application, read the terms and conditions, and sign the housing license.

The priority filing date is June 1. Applications received after June 1 may be placed on the waiting list. Those who meet the deadline will receive housing information via Caldwell email during the 2nd week of July. 

Each residential student must be cleared by health services in order to reside on campus which requires several clearances. Health forms and filing dates can be found on the health services website for download. For important check in and check out dates, please refer to the Move-In Information page. 

First-Year New Incoming Students:
Did Not Indicate Resident Student on the Application for Admission

Accepted new students who did not indicate this on the application for admission but wish to live on campus should email residencelife@caldwell.edu to inquire about availability. If available, the student should advise the Office of Admissions at admissions@caldwell.edu. 

Additionally, if resident status is approved and the $250 University deposit has already been submitted, students should submit their non-refundable $200 housing deposit via the link available on the Residence Life portal page. If no deposit has been made, students should submit their enrollment confirmation deposit in the amount of $450 (this includes the $250 University deposit, as well as the additional $200 housing deposit).

The next step is to contact Financial Aid to have your package reassessed to determine out of pocket costs for residing on campus. Each residential student must be cleared by Health Services in order to reside on campus. The health forms and filing dates are located on the health services website for download. If there is availability, you will be assigned. If there is no availability at the time of application, you will be placed on the waiting list.

Graduate Housing

Caldwell University offers on-campus housing for graduate students. Graduate students who wish to take advantage of on-campus housing should email residencelife@caldwell.edu to inquire about availability. If available, and submit their $200 housing deposit online. This deposit is non-refundable.

Graduate students are encouraged to contact residencelife@caldwell.edu if they have any questions or require assistance.

Living on campus offers multiple benefits for graduate students, including close proximity to classes, as well as access to the on-campus fitness center, dining hall, café, Jennings Library and more. Additionally, Caldwell University’s campus is just steps from downtown Caldwell, NJ, that is home to numerous restaurants, pubs, shops and coffee shops.

Returning Residents

Returning residents wishing to remain residents for the following academic year will receive information each year about where to send deposits and how to participate in room selection (applications and deposits) via your Caldwell University email. This information is also on the Residence Life portal page (login required) beginning in February of each year and Room selection takes place in April for the following academic year. 

Please note, it is expected that you will read and understand the Residence Hall License in its entirety since you have assumed full responsibility for complying with its contents. In the event that you cannot live within the confines of this agreement, you may be asked to leave the residence halls. Currently enrolled commuters who wish to become residents must email residencelife@caldwell.edu to inquire about availability. After that, you should make a non-refundable $200.00 deposit via the link available on the Residence Life portal page.  The next step is to see Financial Aid to have your package reassessed to determine out of pocket costs for residing on campus. Each residential student must be cleared by Health Services in order to reside on campus. If there is availability, you will be assigned. If there is no availability at the time of application, you will be placed on the waiting list.

Applying After the Deadline

Residence Life will assign incoming residents who have filled out the housing application and paid deposits until June 1 to available spaces. After this deadline, those who apply and pay deposits will be added to the wait list that contains returner students. Being on the waitlist is not a guarantee of obtaining housing.  Students will be given a space if available and will remain  on the waitlist until they receive one or the semester begins. Waitlist must accept whatever space is available.

Request for Special Accommodation 

Priority Deadline June 1

Process: 

1. Students must contact the Office of Accessibility Services to get an intake form and accommodation form. 
2. Once forms are received by the Office of Accessibility Services,  the SAT (Special Accommodation Team) meets bi-weekly to make approvals/denials
3. Students then receive email from the Office of Accessibility Services about approval or denial.
4. After that, Residence Life works to provide the accommodation and notify those affected of such accommodation. 

**Please note, The Office of Residence Life cannot accept any paperwork regarding accommodations. All paperwork and application for special requests must go through the Office of Accessibility Services. Please contact them directly for process and application questions. 

Office of Accessibility Services at Caldwell University
Student Center, First Floor
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: 973-618-3645
Fax: 973-618-3488
Elizabeth Skinner, MA, MAA, LDT-C,
Director of Accessibility Services
Email eskinner@caldwell.edu