Concordia University Parent Guide
Housing Services at CUI
Where are our offices?
The Office of Housing Services is in Sigma Square, room 154. Our phone number is (949) 214-3044.
The Office of Residential Education & Services is on the second floor of Sigma Square. Our phone number is (949) 214-3052.
Beyond normal office hours, the office is also open with student staff from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week.
What are the different types of student rooms in the residence halls?
There are two different types of housing units we offer. The first is a traditional residence hall style unit that has two sides with a shared bathroom area. This style typically houses freshman and sophomore students. The second is an apartment style unit that has two bedrooms, a common room, a kitchen area (a fridge and a sink), and a shared bathroom. This style typically houses upperclassmen. Both room types traditionally house four students.
How does the placement process work?
Housing Services uses information from the Housing Application & License Agreement to place students. Class standing and age, in conjunction with the Housing Placement Survey, are used to place students with a roommate that is the best fit possible at the time.
The Housing Placement Survey indicates several preferences, including sleeping patterns and desired noise level. Housing Services also works with the Athletic Department to place student athletes on the same team (when requested) in housing units together if space is available.
What furnishings does the University provide?
The University provides the following:
- Twin-XL bed & mattress
- Desk & Chair
- Dresser (some students will have a 3-drawer dresser, some students share a 6-drawer dresser with their roommate)
- Upper Quad & Lower Quad only: Regular sized Fridge
- Sigma & Rho: Mini-fridge & microwave
What should students bring with them to their room?
The following list provides some suggestions for what your students should bring:
- Telephone and answering machine (Do not use 2.4 GHz phone.)
- Linens (twin-XL)
- Towels
- Single-ply toilet paper
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc)
- Laundry basket
- Desk lamp (floor lamp for Quads) – please do not use halogen bulbs
- Trashcan and cleaning supplies
- School supplies
- Fan or approved A/C unit (see A/C entry in Housing Policies)
What types of meal plans are available to students?
Resident students have the option of 3 different meal plans:
- 19 meals per week
- 14 meals per week (minimum for freshman students)
- 10 meals per week (minimum for non-freshman students)
Students can also select flex dollars to add to any of the 3 meal plans. Flex dollars can be used at the Cafeteria and Emendare coffee shop on campus.
What does my student do if they are having trouble with their roommate?
We encourage all students who are going through roommate troubles to go through a simple process. First, try to discuss the issue with the roommate. If that does not work, ask a Resident Assistant (RA) to help resolve the issue through discussion and/or mediation. If that does not work, students may need to contact the professional staff member that lives in their building for help. They may offer to mediate the situation or direct the student to a room change.
We do offer room changes on a request-only basis. Students need to fill out and submit a Change of Housing Assignment Request Form available in Housing Services Office.
Residence Hall Closures
The residence halls are closed for Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, and Spring Break as noted on the academic calendar. Students who wish to stay on-campus during the break may do so, but they must sign up in advance. Additional housing charges will apply to stay during the Christmas Break.
