Residential Engagement
Location:
O'Connell Hall - Lower Level
Hours:
Monday-Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact:
303.458.4991
reslife@regis.edu
On-Campus Housing
Living on campus is a growth experience for many college students. The University Housing and Residential Engagement teams provide the support and resources you need to form a community with your fellow students and make the most of living on campus.
About Student Housing
The Housing and Residential Engagement teams manage four on-campus residential communities: DeSmet Hall, O’Connell Hall, West Hall and Residence Village. They also manage an off-campus residential community at Boryla Apartments (on King Ave). Each residential community has a trained residential housing specialist available to help residents of each building.
During the academic year, each residential community is staffed by an Assistant Director on the Residential Engagement team, a Lead Community Advisor, many Community Development Assistants (CDAs) and Peer Ministers. These staff members collaborate to promote the quality of the community through educational programming, career development, spiritual guidance, social activities and advising.
Each residential room is fully furnished and all units include internet access. Depending on the building, the residential communities are co-ed by wing, suite, townhome, apartment or floor. All residential communities feature free laundry facilities and community lounges with expanded basic cable television.
Housing Options and Eligibility
First-Year Students
Housing Application and Exemption Process
All incoming first-year students must complete the 2025-2026 Housing Application - even if they plan to request a housing exemption. Within the application, students can access the Housing Exemption Form which opened on March 10, 2025.
Students may qualify for an exemption if they meet one or more of the following:
- Living with a parent or legal guardian within 25 miles of campus
- Age 21 or older by the first day of fall classes
- Legally married or with dependent children
- Medical necessity
- Transfer student with at least four full-time semesters of consecutive on-campus coursework completed prior to Regis
Students who do not meet one of those criteria will not be approved for exemption. We recommend students check with Financial Aid before submitting a request, as living off-campus may impact their aid package.
Important: The deadline to submit exemption requests is August 1, 2025. No late submissions will be reviewed. After this date, all first- and second-year students without an approved exemption will be assigned campus housing and billed accordingly. The only exception: students who enroll within five days of the deadline will have their requests reviewed individually.
Reminder: Exemptions do not carry over from year to year. Students must reapply annually if they meet the criteria.
First-Year Housing Assignments: DeSmet Hall
All first-year students under age 21 will be placed in DeSmet Hall, our dedicated first-year community (based on availability). O'Connell Hall will serve as our overflow option if needed.
DeSmet Hall Highlights:
- CDAs (Community Development Assistants) on each wing to foster community and provide support
- Targeted first-year programming and events
- Room types include double and triple occupancy options
Sophomores
Sophomore students are also required to live on campus unless approved for an exemption (see the First-Year Students section above for details on the exemption process).
Sophomores may live in O'Connell Hall or West Hall.
Transfer Students
Incoming transfer students may live in O'Connell Hall or West Hall if they have already lived in a college/university residence hall for at least two consecutive semesters (not including summer semesters), or are over the age of 21.
Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students
Juniors, seniors, and graduate students may live in the Residence Village, the Vincent J. Boryla Apartments or West Hall.
Front Porch Housing Portal
Apply for housing, request an exemption, submit work orders and more via the Front Porch Housing Portal.Frequently Asked Questions
All first- and second-year, degree-seeking students who are enrolled full-time are required to live on campus for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters). Exemptions may be granted through the Housing Exemption Request Form.
Research indicates that living on campus positively impacts several key student outcomes, such as:
- Retention and persistence toward graduation
- Perception of the campus social climate
- Participation in co-curricular activities
- Development of interpersonal relationships
- Increased faculty interactions
- Personal growth and development
These outcomes enhance students' overall educational experiences and contribute to their success at Regis University.
First and second-year students must meet at least one of the following qualifications to apply for a housing exemption:
- Living with a parent or legal guardian within 25 miles of campus
- Age 21 or older by the first day of fall classes
- Legally married or with dependent children
- Medical necessity
- Transfer student with at least four full-time semesters of consecutive on-campus coursework completed prior to Regis
Students who do not meet one of those criteria will not be approved for exemption. We recommend students check with Financial Aid before submitting a request, as living off-campus may impact their aid package.
Important: The deadline to submit exemption requests is August 1, 2025. No late submissions will be reviewed. After this date, all first- and second-year students without an approved exemption will be assigned campus housing and billed accordingly. The only exception: students who enroll within five days of the deadline will have their requests reviewed individually.
Reminder: Exemptions do not carry over from year to year. Students must reapply annually if they meet the criteria.
The Housing Exemption Form is located within the 2025–2026 Housing Application, which all incoming first-year students are required to complete—even if you plan to request an exemption. To access the form:
- Visit housing.regis.edu
- Click on Student Login
- Select the 2025–2026 Housing Application
- Within the application, you’ll find the option to complete and submit the Housing Exemption Form.
All residential students must purchase a meal plan. Learn more about meal plans and on-campus dining at regis.edu/mealplans.
Use the following format to address their mail:
Full Name
3333 Regis Blvd.
[Student Mailbox Number*]
Denver, CO 80221
*Please Note: You must contact your student to get their Student Mailbox number. Due to FERPA regulations and safety concerns, Regis staff will not share this information with anyone other than the student.
Meet Our Professional Staff
In the spirit of Cura Personalis, we embody the mission of Regis University and Student Affairs by providing a safe and inclusive residential community that facilitates learning and holistic development. As we hire, train, supervise and evaluate our professional and student staff members, we hold them to high standards for all their interactions with our residents and their family members. We pledge to exceed your expectations as we meet our standards.
Housing and Residential Engagement
