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2024-2025 Housing Application Information

The 2024-2025 Academic Year housing application opens on November 1 at 8:00 a.m.!

The housing application is open on My Housing Information. Students must be accepted to Missouri Western State University before they are eligible to apply for housing.

Steps to access the application:

  1. Log into GoldLink at goldlink.missouriwestern.edu
  2. Click on the “Student Life” tab (the one with the headphones)
  3. Near the bottom of the Student Life page, click on “My Housing Information.”
  4. On My Housing Information, hover over “Applications” and select your desired application.

The 2024-2025 Housing Application is open to all new incoming students; including first-time, full-time freshmen and students who wish to reside in on-campus housing for the 2023-2024 academic year and are not currently residing on campus. Students currently living in the residence hall will have an opportunity to renew their contract in February through a separate application process.

What do I need to complete this application?

  • Your Max Community preference.
  • Your meal plan choice; meal plans for 2024-2025 will not be available until spring semester; however, you can view current meal plans to get an idea of what the options will be at https://missouriwestern.campusdish.com/MealPlans/Category?cat=Resident_Students_6947&lid=6947
  • A debit or credit card to pay the $50 housing application fee;
  • Emergency Contact Information. (Make sure this is a parent/guardian since a verification email will be sent to their email if you’re under 18.)

Max Communities are interest-based living communities. Students may opt-into one of three different communities based upon their interest. Max Community residents will not only live together, but also participate in extra-curricular activities throughout the year.

Career Exploration & Opportunities (CEO)

Be the Chief Executive Officer of your college career and professional development journey. Regardless of if you have no idea what career or major you want to pursue or you know exactly what you want to do, join us. This community is dedicated to fun while engaging in career exploration and opportunities for professional development through career coaching and engaging with successful alumni and professionals.

#GriffsGoingFirst – First-Gen

First-Gen Scholars is a collective of first-generation college students committed to completing a college degree while building leadership skills and providing service to the MWSU community.  As defined by the US Department of Education, First-Generation College students are those whose parents did not complete a 4-year college or university degree. First-Gen Scholar leaders provide resource navigation, academic success strategies, and fun activities to help enhance their overall college experience.

Living out Leadership – LOL

This is a leadership-centered community with a focus on the exploration of all thing’s leadership, personal development, and emphasis on empowering others as well as one’s self to understand that anyone can be a leader. This Max Community will have a focus on helping students better understand their leadership styles, grow understanding of others who have different leadership styles, and harvest a passion for leadership.

G.I.V.E Community – Griffons in Volunteer Engagement

Join the G.I.V.E. Community and explore how volunteerism can lead to positive outcomes for you and the communities served. If you have a heart for service, plan to major in an area where you will serve others, or are interested in learning how you can turn your passion for volunteerism into a future career, this is the community for you. G.I.V.E will take part in fun, meaningful service opportunities from volunteering at a food pantry, to making door decorations for seniors in assisted living. We will hear from experts in non-profit organizations, who serve a variety of needs in our community, and how volunteers impact the work they do. We’ll explore how volunteerism will help you build your resume, develop new skills, make connections and help you lead a more balanced, rewarding life.

E-Sports

Gaming for Everyone is a new Max Community on campus. This is a student-centered community with a focus on providing all students an opportunity to game and we want to emphasize on empowering those who feel unwelcome in the gaming community to participate. This Max Community will have a focus on helping students better understand gaming, grow understanding of others and how to better treat fellow gamers, and harvest a passion for gaming.

Adventure 360

Adventure is out there! Especially on our campus. This Max Community brings together students who like to live out an active and adventurous lifestyle. Whether that is participating in intramurals, exploring the walking trails, or hitting the gym; there is an activity for all.

Common Ground – Interfaith

This Interfaith Learning Community gathers first-year students to meet and interact with people of different faiths, cultures and backgrounds to advance the common good—to discover “common grounds” on which to build community.

New for 2024-2025!

  • All first-year students will live in the newly renovated Scanlon Hall.

  • Residence Life has created a unique First-Year Experience comprised of programs and resources to help students transition into college.

  • Students can choose to live in a Max Community within Scanlon.

Housing App
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2023 Move-In

Move-In can be both a fun and stressful time for everyone. Please review the information thoroughly for instructions on the move-in process for the 2022-2023 academic year. After move-in, students are encouraged to attend the many events throughout the week and during Griffon Edge. Students also will have an opportunity to meet their Resident Assistants (RAs) and other floor-mates during a mandatory floor meeting on August 24. Students are invited to an Ice Cream Social at the Commons Building immediately after the floor meeting.

New Students

  • Move-In is August 24, 2022 at 8:00am-5:00pm.
  • Your floor and room number determine your recommended check-in time.
  • Please check in at your building.
  • You must be enrolled in courses, have submitted your Meningococcal immunization records to Esry Health Center, and completed the Tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire before receiving your keys.

Returning Students

  • Move-In is August 27 & August 28, 2022 8:00am-5:00pm.
  • Your floor and room number determine your recommended check-in time.
  • Please check in at your building.
  • You must be enrolled in courses before receiving your keys.

Move-In Specifics

First-Year Students – August 24, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Proceed directly to Parking Lot “O” behind Scanlon Hall at your recommended move-in time.
  • At the designated unloading zone, Griffon Greeters will assist with taking your up to your assigned room.
  • Immediately after your items have been unloaded, please move your car to the designated parking area in Parking Lot “O”.
  • Ensure all of your personal belongings have made it to your room, then go to the Game Room in the Lobby to receive a new student ID. This student ID replaces any other student ID you may have received. It will open your door in addition to its other uses.
  • Unpack, decorate, and get to know your new roommate!
Recommended Move-In Times
Time Floor Room Numbers Ending In…
8:00 am – 9:00 am 4th 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 0 (ex: 401, 402, 405, 406, 409, 410)
9:00 am – 10:00 am 4th 3, 4, 7, 8 (ex: 403, 404, 407, 408)
10:00 am – 11:00 am 3rd 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 0 (ex: 301, 302, 305, 306, 310)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm 3rd 3, 4, 7, 8 (ex: 303, 304, 307, 308)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 2nd 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 0 (ex: 201, 202, 205, 206, 210)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 2nd 3, 4, 7, 8 (ex: 203, 204, 207, 208)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 1st 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 0 (ex: 101, 102, 105, 106, 110)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 1st 3, 4, 7, 8 (ex: 103, 104, 107, 108)
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Open Any Room Assignment

Returning Students – August 27 & 28, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Park in Parking Lot “F” or “E” in front of Leaverton & Vaselakos Halls at your recommended move-in time.
  • Proceed to the front desk in lobby of your assigned building.
  • Unload your belongings from your vehicle.
  • Immediately after your items have been taken to your room, please move your car to the designated parking area in Parking Lot “E” or “C.”
  • If you do not have your student ID then you will need to get a student ID from the Police Department on the 2nd floor of Blum Union. 
  • Unpack, decorate, and get to know your new roommate!
Recommended Move-In Times
Time Floor Room Numbers Ending In…
8:00 am – 9:00 am 3rd 1, 4, 5, 8, 0 (ex: 3001, 3104, 3115, 3010)
9:00 am – 10:00 am 3rd 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 (ex: 3002, 3113, 3016, 3109)
10:00 am – 11:00 am 2nd 1, 4, 5, 8, 0 (ex: 2001, 2104, 2115, 2010)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm 2nd 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 (ex: 2002, 2113, 2016, 2109)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 1st 1, 4, 5, 8, 0 (ex: 1001, 1104, 1115, 1010)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 1st 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 (ex: 1002, 1113, 1016, 1109)

Returning Students – August 27 & 28, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Park in the temporary parking in front of Vaselakos Hall or Parking Lot “F” or “E” in front of Leaverton & Vaselakos Halls at your recommended move-in time.
  • Proceed to the Commons Building.
  • Unload your belongings from your vehicle.
  • Immediately after your items have been taken to your room, please move your car to the designated parking area in Parking Lot “H.”
  • Unpack, decorate, and get to know your roommates!
Recommended Move-In Times
Time Floor
8:00 am – 10:00 am 3rd
10:00 am – 12:00 pm 2nd
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 1st
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Any

Returning Students – August 27 & 28, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Park in Parking Lot “Q” your recommended move-in time.
  • Proceed to the Vartabedian Hall lobby.
  • Unload your belongings from your vehicle.
  • Unpack, decorate, and get to know your roommates!
Recommended Move-In Times
Time Floor
8:00 am – 10:00 am 3rd
10:00 am – 12:00 pm 2nd
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 1st
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Any

Map of Campus

Please use the main campus entrance “Ronald Reed, Jr Way” or “SE University Dr.” off of Mitchell Ave. to access Juda, Beshears, Leaverton & Vaselakos. Use 50th street off of Mitchell Ave. to access Vartabedian & Scanlon Halls.

Blum Union – Parking Lots “D” & “G”

  • University Police Department – Student ID creation
  • Esry Health Center – Immunization Records

Scanlon Hall

  • Parking Lot “O” – Unloading Zone and Permanent Parking

Leaverton & Vaselakos Halls

  • Parking Lot “F” – Unloading Zone
  • Parking Lot “E” & “C” – Permanent Parking

Juda & Beshears Halls

  • Visitor Parking in front of Leaverton Hall – Unloading Zone
  • Parking Lot “F” – Unloading Zone
  • Parking Lot “H” – Permanent Parking

Vartabedian Hall

  • Parking Lot “Q” – Unloading Zone & Permanent Parking

Please be respectful of marked parking spaces for physical plant, dining services, and accessible parking.  These will all be monitored throughout move-in.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you cannot make your recommended move-in time, that’s okay! We understand that students and families are coming from all-over. Our recommended move-in times are there to help reduce bottlenecks within each building. If you are able to make your move-in time, please do! If you are running late or can’t make that time, come when you can.

A limited number of dollies and carts will be available at each building. We still recommend bringing your own if you have one!

What to bring

What to Bring Infographic
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