🏠 University of Florida — Parent Guide

🏠 How housing selection works at University of Florida

The University of Florida does not require all students to live on campus, but incoming freshmen are strongly encouraged to apply for university housing and typically receive priority placement. UF has a large system with a wide variety of , and a significant off-campus rental market surrounds the campus.

First-Year Housing:Freshmen apply for housing in the spring through the myHousing portal. Students rank , and placements are made on a rolling basis, with early applicants receiving priority. The main first-year residence areas include the East and Beaty Towers, Broward, Graham, Hume, Keys, Murphree, Reid, Riker, Rawlings, Simpson, and Sledd Halls. The Honors Program has dedicated in

Honors Village:UF's (HRC) and the Engineering LLC (ELLC) are centered in the area, combining themed programming, faculty engagement, and academic support with on-campus living.

Upperclass Housing:UF operates several apartment-style complexes for upperclassmen: Lakeside, Springs, and the These offer apartment-style options. Priority in the upperclass selection process is based on the number of semesters lived on campus.

Off-Campus Context:Gainesville has a well-developed student rental market, with most housing concentrated in the University Avenue corridor, 34th Street area, and Southwest neighborhoods. Many sophomores and juniors move off campus into apartments within biking or bus distance of campus.