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Housing & Dining

Shared spaces, shared meals, shared moments. Living on campus — and everything that comes with it — is an integral part of the JCU experience.

Housing: Where You’ll Live

Our students live across seven residence halls and university-owned apartments. No matter where you stay, you’ll find community, be close to everything, and feel safe and supported. JCU has a team of 40+ student RAs, on-call staff, and around-the-clock security.

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First-Year Housing

When you first join the JCU community, you’ll live with other first year students in a modern residence hall like Campion, Dolan, and Hamlin Hall.

Learn About First Year Housing

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Living-Learning Communities

Live alongside like-minded peers in a themed community on a single floor of a residence hall. LLC options include Honors, Leadership and Arrupe, Exploring, Wellness, and STEM.

Learn About LLCs

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Duplexes & Apartments

Juniors and seniors can choose to stay in a residence hall, or move into a duplex or apartment. These independent living options also prepare you well for life after college.

First-Year Housing

When you first join the JCU community, you’ll live with other first year students in a modern residence hall like Campion, Dolan, and Hamlin Hall.

Learn About First Year Housing
Living-Learning Communities

Live alongside like-minded peers in a themed community on a single floor of a residence hall. LLC options include Honors, Leadership and Arrupe, Exploring, Wellness, and STEM.

Learn About LLCs
Duplexes & Apartments

Juniors and seniors can choose to stay in a residence hall, or move into a duplex or apartment. These independent living options also prepare you well for life after college.

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Campus Dining

John Carroll is all about fresh, flavorful, made-from-scratch meals using local and sustainably sourced ingredients. With six dining options across campus, you’ll have plenty of variety when it comes to meals, snacks, and late-night fuel.

Learn About Dining at JCU

Places to Eat

From a cozy cafe in the library to our main dining hall, here’s a closer look at where you can enjoy sit-down meals with friends or grab a quick bite to go.

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Enjoy your favorite comfort foods, chef-inspired daily entrees, handmade pizza, made-to-order deli sandwiches, classics from the grill, a soup and salad bar, and house-baked desserts.

Among its multiple dining stations is Inspired Eats, which offers a daily recipe completely free of gluten and the top eight allergens.

Open late, this popular spot offers three quick-serve dining options: Blue Streak Grill, Cinco Cantina, and Tuscan Oven. Not only can you grab a burger, fajita, or flatbread to go, but it’s also a great place to stock up on snacks and convenience items.

Run by students for students, this on-campus coffee shop offers a range of beverages and food items. It’s a perfect place to grab a latte on the way to an evening meeting or study session.

This campus hub features locally roasted beans from Cleveland-based Phoenix Coffee Co. Grab a coffee, espresso, or tea as you make your way to (or from) class.

Conveniently located in the library, this cafe serves Starbucks coffee, bottled beverages, pastries, sandwiches, and snacks.

It’s always open! This automated market is your 24/7 option for snacks, beverages, prepared foods, and even convenience items. Just choose your products and swipe your Carroll ID.

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