Housing at Bloomsburg
Living on campus is more than just your college setting — it marks the beginning of the next phase of your journey. And at Bloomsburg, you’ll live in comfort and flourish as a member of the Husky Family.
The heartbeat of Husky Nation? You’ll find it right here in our on-campus communities. From the excitement of move-in day for a new freshman to the grit and determination of a senior excited to finish their degree and start a successful career, you’ll feel it everywhere. That’s why we believe living on campus is an important and exciting part of the college experience and why our residential communities are built to encourage academic success, personal growth, inclusivity, and of course fun. From day one you’ll find yourself immersed in the Husky Life and all it has to offer.
At Bloomsburg, our communities offer diverse, safe, and supportive environments to live and learn as well as providing an unmatched opportunity for you to get involved, stay active, and achieve personal growth – studies show you may even do better academically too.
Your college experience will be more successful the more you actively participate with hundreds of social, recreational, and educational programs and events right outside your door. You’ll find by living on campus there’s no better way to meet new people, share experiences, and create memories that'll last a lifetime.
Our Facilities
Home to more than 3,300 students, our communities offer a variety of living options from single student residence hall rooms to six-bedroom apartments and even residential Learning Communities — where you’ll live with other students sharing your same major and interests.
Traditional Residence Halls
Suite-Style Residence Hall
Apartment Complexes
History of Housing at Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
Take a journey through time and explore the history and evolution of on-campus housing at Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg. From construction of the first dormitory in 1868 to the diverse living options available today, you'll see how on-campus residential facilities have reflected the changing needs and demographics of the student body at Bloomsburg.
Learning Communities
- Learning Communities foster an inclusive environment where students with similar majors, interests and goals are afforded rich and varied student learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
Coed Side-by-Side Residence Hall
- Rooms of different genders next to each other on the same hallway with gender assigned restrooms.
Coed in Room Residence Hall / Apartment
- Coed or gender inclusive housing is available on the 2nd floor of Northumberland Hall, ground floor of Lycoming Hall, Soltz Hall suites or in the Montgomery Place, Mount Olympus, or Jessica Kozloff Apartments only.
- Current on-campus students interested in coed living must complete the housing selection process and choose to live in one of these areas.
Single Gender Wing
- Students on the floor/wing are of the same gender (limited rooms available).
- To request placement on a single gender floor or wing email buhouse@commonwealthu.edu. Students will be assigned as space is available.
Suite-Style Residence Hall
- Range in size from 1 to 4-person single bedroom, shared bathroom and common space suites.
On-Campus Apartments
- Range in size from 2 to 6-person single bedroom apartments with shared kitchen, living room and bathroom(s).
12-Month Housing
- 12-month housing is only available to students who submit an advance written request stating why they need housing over semester and holiday breaks. Students must also submit an interim housing agreement to secure housing over breaks (upon notification that the agreement is available). Housing and dining charges will be applied at that time.
Special Housing Accommodations
- Students with special housing needs must contact University Disability Services (UDS) at uds@commonwealthu.edu and provide documentation from their physician or therapist supporting their request. UDS will notify the Office of Housing and Residence Life of the approved accommodations and they will assign the student as needed, depending on space available.
Room and Apartment Amenities
- For information on amenities of the specific room, building and/or apartment you will be living in, see the Residence Halls and Apartments dropdown above and select your residence hall or apartment.
Personal Furniture
- You may bring additional furniture; just keep in mind, you must take it with you when you move out. For safety purposes, you cannot obstruct egress within the room. Please note that standard room furniture cannot be removed from the rooms. For example, if you decide to bring your own desk chair we cannot store the room provided desk chair; it must remain in the room. Please note, you may not bring your own mattress.
Window Treatments
- Windows have roller shades. All University window treatments are fire-resistant and therefore, additional window treatments are not necessary.
Lighting
- Each room/apartment has overhead lighting. However, it is a good idea to bring your own lighting also. Desk lights and floor lamps are great additions.
Carpets/Rugs
- Residence hall room floors are tile and rugs are permitted; each room is approximately 12’x16’. It is best to bring a smaller carpet or rug because some of the furniture may not be movable. Soltz Hall, JKA, MOA and MPA have carpeted bedrooms. JKA and MPA also have carpeted living rooms. Visit the page of the building you will be living in to visit our recommended maximum carpet/rug size.
Welcome Home, Huskies!
We're excited to have you join our vibrant campus community. To ensure a smooth move-in experience and help you settle into your new on-campus home, we've compiled these informational items.
MyHousing Self-Service
MyHousing Self-Service is your online portal for managing your housing and dining at Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg.
Housing Selection
Our housing selection process lets you choose where you want to live on campus during your academic journey.
On-Campus Housing
Rates & Fees
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
| Room Type | Cost Per Semester |
|---|---|
| Residence hall room — Double (2-person) — Air conditioned | $3,716 per semester |
| Residence hall room — Quad (4-person) — Air conditioned | $3,716 per semester |
| Residence hall room — Single (1-person) — Air conditioned | $4,859 per semester |
| Elwell Hall suite | $4,102 per semester |
| David Soltz Hall suite | $4,859 per semester |
| Montgomery Place Apartments 2 | $4,959 per semester |
| Mount Olympus Apartments 1 | $4,565 per semester |
| Jessica Kozloff Apartments 1 | $4,693 per semester |
| 1 Includes additional $190 per semester, per student, electric and gas charge 2 Includes additional $230 per semester, per student, electric and gas charge | |
Notices
- Room assignments are made based upon accommodation availability.
- Associated costs vary by room type.
- If your housing assignment changes, check your My CommonwealthU account for possible rate adjustments.
Housing agreements are for the full academic year (starting in the fall semester and ending at the conclusion of the spring semester) or remaining portion thereof. Students who wish to be released from their housing agreement must submit a housing release request. You are not released until you receive an approval response from the Office of Residence Life. A cancellation fee may be applied depending on when you submit the release and your reason for requesting to be released. If we determine that we can make exceptions to any of these request reasons and related charges, we will notify students.
Reasons for Release
Release request reasons will be verified with the Office of the Registrar and/or other offices as needed. If you are found to be attending Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg and living off-campus without an official release from the Office of Housing & Residence Life, housing charges will be applied to your university account.
- Academic: Reasons include graduating, withdrawing, transferring, military, student teaching, studying abroad, completing an internship, clinical or practicum.
- Commuting: As registered with the University, your official home address on record must be within a commutable distance to campus (30 miles).
- Online Classes: Select this reason if you are living at home because your classes are online and you live beyond 30 miles of campus.
Cancellation Penalties
Students who wish to cancel this agreement must submit a housing release request. The student is not released until the student receives an approval response from the Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg, Office of Housing & Residence Life. Upon review of the request, Commonwealth University may permit residents to be released from on-campus housing and/or meal plan. A financial penalty may be imposed. Please review and understand the following cancellation penalties completely before agreeing to the terms of this agreement.
Cancellation penalties for semester (after agreement has been signed):
- Cancellation request made on or before April 30, will be assessed a $300 cancellation penalty.
- Cancellation request made on or after May 1, but before July 1, will be assessed a $500 cancellation penalty.
- Cancellation request made on or after July 1, but before the first day of classes of the fall semester, will be assessed a $1,000 cancellation penalty.
- Cancellation request made after the first day of classes, the student will be responsible for the Housing and Food Service fees for the entire agreement year.
Refund Policy
Housing Refunds: Students who withdraw from Commonwealth University, complete the housing release form and move out of their on-campus housing should review the University Refund Policy. This is not a weekly based refund so be sure to notice the dates and amount of refund for this semester. This table applies to housing only, not meal plans.
Meal Plan Refunds: The last day of Drop/Add is the last date to cancel your meal plan and get a full refund. After that date, weekly meal plans will be refunded using daily proration. Block meal plans refunds will be based on the number of days remaining in the semester or utilization rate. Unused FLEX will be refunded and a $10 administrative fee will be charged.
Bloomsburg Housing by the numbers
Campus Housing Contacts
Mark Turnbough
- Director of Housing and Residence Life - Bloomsburg Campus
- Bloomsburg
Michele Stout
- Assistant Director of Housing Operations
- Bloomsburg
Mary Prout
- Fiscal & Housing Coordinator
- Bloomsburg
Ben Staub
- Assistant Director of Residential Education & Student Conduct
- Bloomsburg
