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TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITYRESIDENCE LIFE HOUSING GUIDE
WelcomeBulldogsOn behalf of the Residence Life staff, we would like to encourageyou to join us as part of TLU’s on-campus community.Living on campus can be one of the best experiences you willhave as a college student, where you will make memories withlife-long friends and engage in campus life.Living on campus has multiple benefits for students, as it givesyou the best chance at success both inside and outside theclassroom.The on-campus experience provides a safe, inclusive, anddynamic living and learning opportunity that promotes personaldevelopment and a sense of community.Research shows that students who live on campus perform betteracademically, enjoy their college experience more, and have abetter chance of staying on track to graduate on time.The structure and convenience of living on campus allows accessto academic support, professors, and fellow students.All of these factors make residing on campus a true living andlearning experience.We hope you take this opportunity to join our on campuscommunity and help make TLU your home away from home.We look forward to seeing you this fall.Sincerely,The Residence Life Staff
HALLBedDeskDresserClosetSinkWindowRoomBathroom StyleNon-adjustable23.25” deep19.5” deep23.5” deep24.5” deep40.5” deep16’ X 12’CommunityHeat/ACCentral air/heatExtra-long twin41.5” wide29.5” wide24.5” wide54” wide72” tall31” tall30.5” tall20” tall1 drawer, 2 shelves2 sets, 2 drawers each1 closet per resident35.25” tallBlinds onlyPrivate dressing areas/showersCentennial Hall is a traditional coeducationalresidence hall that houses 160 freshmen.It also hosts our First Generation LivingLearning Community for students who arethe first in their family to attend college.This hall has a lounge, laundry room,community bathrooms with privatedressing areas and showers, central air,WiFi, and limited cable service.There is also a computer lab and gameroom with a projection screen on the firstfloor and a study room on the second floor.Each room has two extra-long twin beds,two desks with chairs, four two-drawerdressers, individual closet space, and asink.
LARGETrinity Hall is a suite-stylecoeducational residence hall thathouses 58 freshmen and offers a largeroom or small room option.TRINITY HALLTrinity Hall has a lounge, laundryroom, central air, WiFi, and limitedcable service.In the Trinity large room, thebathrooms are private with oneshower and one toilet.Each room has two extra-long twinbeds, two desks, two side tables, twodressers, and a shared closet.BedDeskSide TableDresserClosetWindowRoomHeat/ACBathroom StyleVanityBathroomAdjustable24.25” deep24.25” deep24.25” deep8.5’ X 4.75’46.5” wide19’ X 16’Cent. air/heatPrivate (2 ppl) Shared (4 ppl) *8’ wide12’ X 6.75’Extra-long twin26” wide26” wide29.5” wideUp to 30” tall30” tall1 drawer30” tall1 drawer, 1 shelf30.25” tall3 drawers65” tall2 sinks1 showerVanity storage1 toilet
TRINITY HALLSMALLTrinity Hall is a suite-stylecoeducational residence hall thathouses 58 freshmen and offers a largeroom or small room option.Trinity Hall has a lounge, laundryroom, central air, WiFi, and limitedcable service.In the Trinity small room, thebathrooms are shared with the roomnext door, so four people share abathroom with one toilet and oneshower.Each room has two extra-long twinbeds, two desks, two side tables, twodressers, and a shared closet.BedDeskSide TableDresserClosetWindowRoomHeat/ACBathroom StyleVanityBathroomAdjustable24.25” deep24.25” deep24.25” deep5.5’ X 6’46.5” wide16’ X 9.5’Cent. air/heatShared (4 ppl)8’ wide10’ X 12’Extra-long twin26” wide26” wide29.5” wideUp to 30” tall30” tall1 drawer30” tall1 drawer, 1 shelf30.25” tall3 drawers65” tall2 sinks1 showerVanity storage1 toilet
CLIFTONHA L LClifton Hall is a suite-stylecoeducational residence hallthat houses 92 freshmen.This hall has a TV lounge,laundry room, game room,individually controlled heat/airunits, WiFi, and limited cableservice.The bathrooms in Clifton Hallare shared with the room nextdoor, with four people sharing abathroom with one shower andone toilet. Each room has twoextra-long twin beds, two desks,two side tables, two dressers,and two closets.BedDeskSide TableDresserClosetWindowRoomHeat/ACBathroom StyleVanityBathroomAdjustable24.25” deep24.25” deep24.25” deep24.125” wide46.5” wide16’ X 12.25’Indv. rm. unitShared (4 ppl)8’ wide8’ X 8’Extra-long twin26” wide26” wide29.5” wide54” wide65” tallUp to 30” tall30” tall30” tall30.25” tall1 closet/res.2 sinks1 shower1 drawer1 drawer, 1 shelf3 drawers1 shelf/1 barBlinds onlyL-shaped roomVanity storage1 toilet
B ALDU SHallBaldus Hall is a suite-style, coeducationalresidence hall that houses 92 freshmen. It alsohosts our Living and Learning in FellowshipTogether (LLIFT) Living Learning Community forPre-Nursing students.This hall has a TV lounge, laundry room, gameroom, central air, WiFi, and limited cable service.The bathrooms in Baldus Hall are shared withthe room next door, with four people sharing abathroom with one shower and one toilet.Each room has two extra-long twin beds, twodesks, two side tables, two dressers, and ashared walk-in closet.BedDeskSide TableDresserWalk-in ClosetWindowRoomHeat/ACBathroom StyleVanityBathroomAdjustable24.25” deep24.25” deep24.25” deep54” deep50” wide16’ X 11’Cent. air/heatShared (4 ppl)8’ wide8’ X 8’Extra-long twin26” wide26” wide29.5” wide88” wideUp to 30” tall30” tall30” tall30.25” tall1 drawer1 drawer, 1 shelf3 drawersMulti. shelves, 2 barsBlinds only65” tall2 sinks1 showerVanity storage1 toilet
HALLSeguin Hall is a suite-style coeducational residence hall that houses 174sophomores.Suites in Seguin Hall are three, four, six, and eight-person suites with eachsuite sharing a community living space.Seguin Hall has a community kitchen, multiple laundry rooms, communitybathroom, game room, central air, WiFi and limited cable service.Each room has two extra-long twin beds, two desks, two side tables, twodressers, one sink, and two wardrobes.Share Living throom Style22’ X 12’Non-adj.23.25” deep20” deep19.5” deep36” wide17’ X 10.75’33” wideCent. air/heatCommunityCouch/chairExtra-long twin41” wide34.5” wide29.5” wide60” tall22” deepTable/chairsEntertainment ShelfUp to 31” tall31” tall70” tall39.5” tall1 drawer, 2 shelvesShelves & hanger bar4 drawersBlinds only
Hahn HA L L Hahn Hall is a traditional coeducational residence hall thathouses 48 students.It has a TV lounge, community bathroom, laundry facilities,central air, WiFi and limited cable service.Each room has an adjustable extra-long twin bed, desk withchair, sink, lots of built-in storage including two closets, aneight-drawer dresser and overhead storage yleHeat/ACAdjustable23.5” deep24.5” deep5.5’ X 3.5’22” deep84” wide15’ X 12’CommunityCentral air/heatExtra-long twin 31” tall30” tall30.5” tall42” wide29.5” wideStorage below sink34” wide65” tall
KNU TS ONKnutson Hall is a traditional coeducational residence hall thathouses 100 students.This hall has a TV lounge, laundry room, community bathrooms,central air, WiFi and limited cable service.Each room has two extra-long twin beds, two desks with chairs,two dressers, a sink, and a shared walk-in closet.BedDeskDresserClosetSinkWindowRoomBathroom StyleHeat/ACAdjustable24.5” deep24.5” deep5.5’ X 3.5’22” deep46.5” wide12’ 10” X 62’CommunityCentral air/heatExtra-long twin42” wide29.5” wideShared43” wide60” tall31” tall30.5” tall30.5” tall32.5” tall
SOUTHApartmentsThe South Apartments consist of the following fourcomplexes: Kramer, Brandes, Steger, and Lange. Eachcomplex has two full apartments and six efficiencyapartments accommodating 32 students.There are four residents in each apartment consisting oftwo bedrooms and one bath. Each bedroom is sharedbetween two residents and the bathroom is sharedbetween all four residents.Each apartment has a furnished living room with a couch,chair, entertainment cube, and kitchen table with chairs.All kitchens have a stovetop and either a microwave or anoven as well as a full refrigerator.Each bedroom has two beds, two closets, and two desks.The full apartments are units 1 and 2, while the efficienciesare units 3-8. Odd number apartments are located on thesecond floor and even numbers on the first floor.Living RoomHall t/AC13’ X 11’6’ X 4’6’ X 4’16’ X 12’Adjustable24” deep44” wide48’ wide8.5’ X 5’Unit in apt.CouchChairEntertainment cubeTable & chairsExtra-long twin42” wide24” deep52” tallDouble vanityUp to 30” tall30” tall8’ tallShower/tub1 toilet
A PA R T M E N T SThe North Apartments consist of the following threecomplexes: Strunk, Linne, and Renger. Each complexaccommodates 32 students in four-person apartmentsconsisting of two bedrooms and one bathroom.Each bedroom has two residents and the bathroom isshared between all residents. Each apartment has afurnished living room with a couch, chair, entertainmentcube, and kitchen table with chairs.The kitchen has a full refrigerator, stove/oven, andmicrowave. Odd number apartments are located on thesecond floor and even numbers on the first floor.Living RoomHall ndowBathroomHeat/AC16’ X 12’6’ X 4’8’ X 8’16’ X 10’Adjustable24” deep10” deep24.5” deep44” wide48’ wide8.5’ X 5’Unit in apt.CouchChairEntertainment cubeTable & chairsExtra-long twin42” wide24” wide29.5” wide24” deep52” tallDouble vanityUp to 30”tall30” tall48” tall30.25” tall8’ tall1 toiletShower/tub
Graduate Student& FAMILY HOUSINGTLU provides housing to families and graduate students in Glazener and BogischApartments. Both apartments are two bedroom and one bathroom units with a fullkitchen.Provided furnishings vary based on need and availability.Additional information can be found atwww.tlu.edu/apartmentsGlazener ApartmentsBogisch Apartments
WHAT to bringYES Surge protector with on/off switch Alarm clock Microwave: 700 watt/.7 cubic feet or less Refrigerator: 4 cubic feet or less TV that is HD capable DVD player and game system Coffee maker (K-cup style only)NO 3M Command strips for hanging posters &pictures Laundry detergent, basket, hangers Extra long twin bed linens & towels Carpet or rugs with a non-slip pad Lamp (no halogens) Personal hygiene items Flashlight & other toolsTimeline Acceptance to TLU Pay your enrollment deposit Submit bacterial meningitisvaccination paperwork toAdmissions Office Complete housingapplication on MyTLU Laptop, computer, printer First Aid Kit Receive housingassignment via MyTLU Candles & incense Pets, including those that visit with family,except fish in a 10 gallon or less aquarium Contact roommate beforemove-in day Anything that may damage or marksurfaces such as tacks, nails, pins, screws,putty adhesives, or tape of any kind Move in during assigned dayin August Halogen lamps Space heaters Wireless router Any type of extension cord that is not asurge protector with an on/off switch Anything with an open heating element,toasters, toaster ovens Weapons of any kind Alcohol, including full or emptydecorative bottles, caps or shot glasses Drugs & drug paraphernalia
FAQSCan I request a specific roommate?Students can request a roommate and we will do our best to accommodate it.All requests must be mutual and should be submitted as early as possible forthe best chance to be honored.Do I have to live on campus?We require students to live on campus their freshman and sophomoreyear unless they are 21 years of age, commuting from their permanentaddress within a 30-mile radius, married or have children, or have livedon campus at another university for a minimum of four semesters.Can I have a single/private room?All freshmen are assigned a roommate unless there is a medical/ADA needfor a single room during their first semester. Singles may be available in thesecond semester but are subject to availability. Sophomores, Juniors, andSeniors are eligible for a single room subject to availability.When can I sign up to live on campus?New students can sign up for housing once they have been admitted tothe university, provided their deposit to Admissions, and submitted theirbacterial meningitis paperwork. Current students will sign up for housingduring the spring semester during the designated sign-up period thattypically takes place in March or April.Do you provide accommodations for medical needs?We do have ADA accessible rooms and provide accommodations forappropriate needs as determined by our ADA Coordinator. Properdocumentation must be submitted to the ADA Office to be considered forreasonable accommodations.How do I sign up to live on campus?New students can complete the housing application on MyTLU. Go to theAdmissions tab and click on “Apply for Housing.” The application mustbe complete to be assigned housing.What are my options for living on campus?Freshman housing options are Centennial Hall, Clifton Hall, Trinity Hall,and Baldus Hall. Sophomores live in Seguin Hall and Knutson Hall. Juniorsand seniors reside in our apartment community. Seniors also have theoption to live in Hahn Hall.If I live on campus, do I have to have a meal plan?Students living in a residence hall must have a meal plan unless they areliving in one of our campus apartments.How are roommates assigned?We use a lot of factors to assign roommates for freshmen. Informationprovided on the housing application will be used to will be used to identifya compatible roommate option. We also use information from coaches andacademic majors if available. Returning students traditionally select their ownroommates after freshman year.When do I find out who my roommate is?Freshmen will find out who their roommate will be during the first week ofJuly or prior to Bulldog Basics.If I wish to change rooms or roommates, can I?Yes, students are allowed to request a room or roommate cchange throughthe Residence Life page on MyTLU. You must complete a room changerequest form and then you will be contacted by your Area Coordinator.
Questions? Get in Touch!Email reslife@tlu.edu
individually controlled heat/air units, WiFi, and limited cable service. The bathrooms in Clifton Hall are shared with the room next door, with four people sharing a bathroom with one shower and one toilet. Each room has two extra-long twin beds, two desks, two side tables, two dressers, and two closets. Bed Desk Side Table Dresser Closet .
