Housing & Residence Education

Division of Student Affairs

SW 13th Street & Museum Road

PO Box 112100

Gainesville, FL 32611-2100

Phone: (352) 392-2161

Student involvement and participation in determining community lifestyle is a vital part of the residence hall program. Self-governance through elected Area Governments, IRHA and the Mayor's Council offers students the opportunity to help establish guidelines for group living, to assist in determining area improvements, and to plan and implement social and educational activities.

About the Dept. of Housing & Residence Education

Mission statement, professional philosophy and who to contact.

Staff Directory

The who's who of Housing.

Graduate & Family Housing

Visit us to find out what is happening in Graduate and Family Housing; Pick up an application for the Community Assistant or Student Assistant Position, check our event on line calendar, get Pictures form past events; and meet the G&FH staff.

Academic Initiatives & Enhancement (AIE)

This office responsible for the development, oversight, and assessment of Residential Learning Communities and Academic Enhancements in residence halls.

Resident TV (The Residence Information Channel - Channel 8)

Resident TV is a resident/student media outlet which transmits on a closed cable channel to UF's residence halls. A monthly schedule of recent-release movies plays with a computer-generated slideshow looping continuously between movie showings. Current movie schedules are posted at the start of each month. Academic Technology TV is on Channel 15 http://video.ufl.edu/attv.html

NOTE: Check out the Housing Cable TV Channel Line-up— it differs from what the local cable company provides to off-campus facilities. Or print your own.

Recycling

The Department of Housing and Residence Education is committed to making recycling a priority on campus.

Security

The University Police Department and Housing Security provide security for the residence halls and graduate/ family village communities through regular car and foot patrols.

Roommate Relations

An essential part of an education at the University of Florida is to appreciate, understand and live with a variety of people.

Community Standards

An overview of the Community Standards pertaining to life in the residence halls.

Residence Hall Contract Terms & Conditions

The Residence Hall Contract is a legally binding lease for campus housing.

Swimming Pools

The Dept. of Housing maintains five swimming pools around campus.

Residence Area Websites

See what's happening with the residents in their little corners of the world:

Government & Leadership

Successful students get involved. Find out how you can take an active role in governing your residence community.

  • Help support or student leaders with the IRHA-endorsed linen program: www.rhl.org/ufl

Break Travel & Bedbugs

An advisory from Housing Pest Control.

Rabies Alert

Information about potential hazards on campus.

Communicating to Residents

Because of our unique relationship with the students, the University has the right and responsibility to establish policies and procedures regulating personal and commercial solicitation.