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Learn about laundry service.

Please see our animals on campus policy here. Only approved service dogs and emotional support animals (ESAs) are allowed. needs to be updated to “Only service animals and approved emotional support animals (ESAs) allowed.

Learn more in the “Room Assignments and Changes” section of the Housing and Residence Life Policies.

Speak with your community assistant (CA) or contact the Office of Residential Experience. The Office of Community Expectations and Restorative Practices can also help you explore alternative dispute resolution options.

See information here.

Report needs to your community assistant (CA) or submit a work order via Asset Essentials.

Learn about key replacements in the Housing and Residence Life Policies.

Learn more about break and closing information.

Visit the Housing Self-Service Portal.

• Current undergraduate students: Use the Housing Self-Service Portal.
• Recently admitted undergraduate students: Follow the New Student Housing Selection process.
• Gender-inclusive housing for undergraduates: Learn more here.
• Graduate students: Limited housing is available. Contact [email protected] for more information.

If you have a medical emergency (like if someone is unconscious, having a seizure, or has a head injury), you should call 911. Campus Safety and Security (434.544.5555) should be called immediately after 911. If an emergency happens during traditional business hours, the Health Center has nurses and nurse practitioners who can help.

You will be assigned a campus mailbox. The mailboxes are located in the Drysdale Student Center. Your proper address is:

Your Name

University of Lynchburg

Box xxxx

1501 Lakeside Drive

Lynchburg, VA 24501-3113

About half of the first-year students do bring a car, but it is not necessary. Students are willing to share rides and help with trips to the grocery store or Target. There are a limited number of spaces available for first-year students, and they are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. First-year students who do bring a car to campus are required to register it and park it in The Nest parking lot located off Thomas Road.

Students are encouraged to buy insurance that will cover losses, theft, or verify coverage under their guardians’ homeowners’ insurance policy. The University of Lynchburg is not liable for loss of or damage to personal property. Neither the University of Lynchburg nor its insurance company covers or will reimburse for personal property that is lost, stolen, or damaged.

All students are responsible for cleaning their rooms. The common areas (hallways, stairwells, bathrooms, lounges, etc.) are cleaned by Environmental Services staff. 

Students in Hundley Hall and Westover Hall are responsible for cleaning their suites and restrooms.

The University of Lynchburg does not provide storage. All items left on University property after a student departs campus may be handled, removed, and disposed of at the risk and expense of the resident. Any items left after a semester’s completion will be held for one week and disposed of. After this time, all items will be discarded.

The residence halls close for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Summer breaks. All halls remain open during Fall Break and Spring Break. Summer housing is available. Information about break closing dates and expectations will be shared with students before each break.

 Laundry facilities are located in each traditional residence hall. For Southside residents, laundry facilities are located in Peaksview, Rainsford Townhouse, and within select University-owned houses. Our laundry service provider Caldwell & Gregory has installed high-efficiency front-load washers and dryers in all laundry rooms. A special card is required to use the laundry machines.

All students who live on campus are required to have a meal plan. The main dining hall is in the Drysdale Student Center. More locations on campus include Domino’s, Brewed by Mission House, El Si, Westover Room, and On Common Ground.

The University of Lynchburg Office of Campus Safety and Security provides a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and faculty to live, work, and study. All members of the community are responsible for keeping themselves safe. Campus Safety and Security is open 24/7/365 to help in any emergency. A campus safety and security staff member is available at the information desk to take reports of campus crimes and other emergencies.

Information Technology Resources (ITR) provides comprehensive technology services, including help with device set-up and troubleshooting.

Conflict with a roommate is common when living with new people. The first step is to communicate your concerns and needs with your roommate. Try to come up with a resolution between you and your roommate. If that doesn’t work, talk to your Community Assistant for help. You must go through the conflict resolution process before requesting a room change. All room changes must be made through the Room Change Process with approval from the Office of Residential Experience. If you don’t follow the process, you may be reassigned to your old room or charged an illegal room change fee.

Please refer to the What to Bring section for more information.

The University provides each resident with a bed, mattress (twin x-long), dresser, desk, desk chair, and closet or wardrobe. University-issued furniture cannot be removed from the rooms.