Welcome Home, Blue Streaks!
As a residential campus rooted in Jesuit values, we believe where you live shapes how you learn, connect, and grow. This page walks you through the first year housing options and introduces you to your future home away from home.
4-Year Residential Requirement
At John Carroll, living where you learn is an essential part of your education. All undergraduate students live in University-sponsored housing for four years — a commitment designed to help you build lifelong friendships, strengthen your sense of belonging, and fully experience campus life.
Housing for underclass students includes our residence halls, while upper-level students can choose to stay in a residence hall or live in JCU-owned apartments, houses, or duplexes.
Students who live with their parents or guardians within 35 miles of campus are the only exception and are designated as commuters.
First Year Residence Halls
JCU offers three primary residence halls for first-year students, each with its own unique character and location.
Dolan Hall
Located on the Main Quad between Rodman Hall and St. Francis Chapel, Dolan was fully updated in 2022, and it's home to the Counseling Center and the Honors, Arrupe, and Leadership Scholars Living Learning Community.
Features: Single and double rooms with community bathrooms, kitchen, laundry (1st & 2nd floors), TV and study lounges on every floor, reflection room (2nd floor)
Double: $4,375 per semester | $8,750 per year
Single: $4,895 per semester | $9,790 per year
Hamlin Hall
Located near the athletic fields and the Athletic, Wellness & Event Center, Hamlin houses first year and sophomore students in double rooms with a community feel.
Features: Community bathrooms and showers on every floor, kitchen, laundry and vending on lower level, TV and study lounges on each floor
Double: $4,215 per semester | $8,430 per year
Campion Hall
Overlooking Braken Field and directly across from DeCarlo Varsity Center, Campion offers convenient access to athletic facilities.
Features: Double rooms with community bathrooms and showers, lounges on each floor, kitchen and laundry on ground level
Double: $4,215 per semester | $8,430 per year
Meal Plans: Side by Side
Choose the meal plan that works best for your lifestyle. Both include access to Schott Dining Hall plus five other on-campus dining and grab-and-go options: Saxby's, Inn Between, The Cubby, The Den, and The Nook.
14 + $150 Plan
$3,260/semester | $6,330/year
- 14 Schott Dining Hall swipes per week
- 7 of your 14 swipes per week can be used for meal exchanges
- Weekly unused swipes roll over through semester end
- $150 Dining Dollars per semester
Meal swipes can be exchanged for up to $5 value at any on-campus dining location.
The Unlimited Plan
$3,540/semester | $7,080/year
- Unlimited access to Schott Dining Hall
- 10 meal exchanges per week
- $100 Dining Dollars per semester
Unused Dining Dollars roll over to second semester and expire at academic year end.
