University of Tampa Dorms: A Comprehensive Guide to On-Campus Living

The University of Tampa (UT) provides a variety of on-campus housing options designed to support students' academic and personal growth. With a focus on fostering community, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, UT's residence halls offer more than just a place to sleep. This guide will provide detailed information about UT dorms, including amenities, residence hall options, and essential information for both new and returning students.

General Information About UT Dorms

Prioritization and Room Types

While the University of Tampa makes every effort to accommodate all students who request housing, new UTampa students receive priority for on-campus residential assignments. Most new students are expected to share rooms with at least one other student, and may also be assigned to triple or quad rooms. Single rooms are mostly reserved for upper-class continuing students.

Amenities and Furnishings

All student rooms at the University of Tampa are air-conditioned. Cable television is included in room rates. Each room is furnished with a bed (36-by-80 inches), desk, chair, closet/wardrobe, and dresser. Students living on campus have free internet access through Wi-Fi and ethernet connections in their rooms.

Residence Life Staff

Area Coordinators are professional staff members in the Office of Residence Life who live in the residence halls and oversee the daily operations of the community. As live-in staff members, Area Coordinators are responsible for the development of communities that foster academic success. Resident Assistants (RAs) are live-in leaders, role models, and community builders.

Move-In Information

New Student Move-In begins on University-designated move-in days. All vendors and students must comply with traffic directives from campus officials, the visitor policy, and residential guest escort policies at all times.

Laundry Services

All campus laundry rooms are equipped with High-Efficiency (HE) washers and dryers free of charge. For best results, use HE detergent. Residence Life also partners with Tampa Laundry Company, a family-owned Tampa business known for its fresh approach to pick-up and delivery laundry services, to provide a hassle-free laundry service option to its students.

Microfridge Rentals

The Office of Residence Life partners with Campus Specialties Inc for an optional Microfridge rental program. Microfridge units are perfect for any room or suite and are equipped with a microwave, freezer, and refrigerator all in one attached unit. Roommates also have the option to share the Microfridge unit and split the cost. Before move in, Microfridges are delivered to student rooms and are picked up at the end of the school year, after students move out.

Storage Solutions

The Office of Residence Life is partnered with Collegeboxes, powered by U-Haul. Current on-campus residents can sign up with Collegeboxes for select dates every spring to drop off items on campus, which the company can store over the summer months. Incoming residents can also utilize the service to direct ship their items from home, including international locations as an affordable and convenient way for students to get their items shipped and delivered to school. The Collegeboxes program is the only UTampa-approved storage program that picks up storage items directly from students during move-out and provides in-room delivery before students return to school. Simply create an account on Collegeboxes.com to secure your service and order supplies.

Policies

In order to ensure a healthy working, living, and learning community, the University of Tampa campus is smoke and tobacco-free.

The following items, if found on campus, may be a violation of University policy and may result in a referral to Student Conduct or to the Office of Residence Life.

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Residence Hall Options

UT offers a variety of residence halls to suit different student needs and preferences. Here's a breakdown of some of the options:

First-Year Residence Halls

Austin Hall: Designated as a first-year residence hall.
Grand Center: A 10-story multipurpose building that houses over 700 students in double and triple-occupant rooms. Nestled in the 10-story multipurpose building, the Grand Center houses almost 700 first-year students on the five upper floors.
McKay Hall: Designated as a first-year residence hall.
Morsani Hall: Designated as a first-year residence hall.
Smiley Hall: UTampa’s smallest traditional residence hall, built around a sunny courtyard, and houses approximately 130 students.
Vaughn Center: Designated as a first-year residence hall.
Brevard Hall: Depending on the first-year student class size, Brevard Hall may also be used for some first-year students.

Upper-Class Residence Halls

Brevard Hall: Designated as an upper-class residence hall.
Jenkins Hall: A suite-style building consisting primarily of four single bedrooms that share two bathrooms and a common living area. Students living in Jenkins Hall enjoy suite-style spaces consisting primarily of four single bedrooms that share two bathrooms and a common living area.
Palm Apartments: Home to approximately 660 students.
Straz Hall: An apartment-style, eight-story building that houses more than 480 students.
Urso Hall: Designated as an upper-class residence hall.

Off-Site Residence Hall

Barrymore Hotel: UTampa's off-site residence hall, located 10 minutes from the main campus.

Spaces for Collaboration and Community

From private study nooks to communal lounges and kitchen areas, these spaces encourage both individual study and social interaction. The Grand Center is designed to be a hub of collaboration, where perspectives and ideas converge to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment. It is a space where students will not only gain knowledge but also develop the skills, relationships, and values that will guide them throughout their lives.

Essential Items to Bring

Here is a list of items that students typically find useful to bring when moving into a dorm:

Cups/plates/utensils
Comforter/blanket
Sheets
Pillows/pillowcases
Hairdryer
Towels
Hangers
Umbrella/raincoat
HE Laundry detergent

Residential Guest Policy

Residential Guests are defined as any persons who are not affiliated but invited to The University of Tampa by a resident assigned to on-campus housing. Residents may have guests (including overnight) with authorization from their roommate(s). Guests in the residence halls are not a right but a privilege granted with the agreement of the roommate(s). Guests are not permitted in a room unless all occupants of that room are in agreement; consent to a guest may be withdrawn by a resident or roommate at any time. Resident hosts are responsible for the actions of their guests and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for the actions of their guests or any violations of the residential guest policy.

Residential Guests may stay a maximum of three consecutive nights and 15 total nights per semester in the residence halls. Residential Guests may stay in a room overnight with a maximum of two overnight guests per host at a time. Gatherings with more than three times the designated occupancy of a residence hall room/apartment is prohibited.

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Additional Resources and Programs

Student Accessibility Services

Students with accommodation needs must submit documentation to Student Accessibility Services from a physician before the deadline or May 1 for fall and Oct. 1 for spring.

Office of International Programs

The new International Programs office will be instrumental in supporting our international students here at UTampa and fostering global learning opportunities. International Student and Scholar Services staff assist international students enrolled from 91 countries with documentation, regulations, cultural adjustments, academic issues, and other concerns.

Southard Institute for Sales Excellence

The Southard Institute for Sales Excellence is designed to prepare the next generation of sales leaders. The new dedicated center provides students access to cutting-edge resources and programing that will prepare them for successful careers in sales.

Veterans Lounge

This lounge offers UTampa’s veteran students a dedicated space for relaxation, camaraderie, and support.

Sky Park and Green Space

A unique green space designed to promote wellness and community engagement.

Starbucks

Starbucks provides comfortable and relaxed indoor and patio gathering spaces for UTampa community members.

Office of Access and Community Programs

Through the Office of Access and Community Programs, students can connect with colleagues and other students on a deeper level.

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