LOURDES COMMONS

Lourdes Commons features one and two bedrooms fully furnished suite-style housing, complete with all utilities, and WiFi internet access in every room.

While living on-campus, make the most of these amenities.

• Living room
• Kitchen
• Bedroom(s)
• Private bath
• Wifi access
• Air conditioning
• Gubi’s Grind 24/7/365 Study Area
• Laundry facilities onsite
• Delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners as part of the accompanying meal plan
• On-site outdoor basketball and sand volleyball courts
• Picnic areas
• Full access to the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center including fitness classes and equipment
• Playing for or cheering at home games for Gray Wolves teams
• Relaxing or participating in events at The Den or the San Damiano Campus Ministry House

The residence life staff, composed of professional staff and student staff will offer many on-site programs to help students develop a residential community and grow into their new independence. If you have any questions regarding housing, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 419-824-3873.

TAKE A TOUR OF OUR APARTMENT-STYLE CAMPUS HOUSING

What We Provide:

Per Resident:

• X-long twin bed frame & mattress, one dresser

Per Apartment:

• One desk & chair, sofa, arm chair, dining table with four chairs
• Shower liner, full-size fridge, wireless internet

Room Basics

• Pillows, sheets, blankets, comforter, and mattress pad
• Towels, washcloths, desk lamp, wastebasket
• Full-length mirror, posters or wall decor, lamps
• Under-bed storage, hangers, and closet organizers
• In-season clothing (winters can get cold), umbrellas, robe, and slippers
• Toiletries, first-aid kit, extension cords, fans, plants, light bulbs, family and friends photos

Cleaning Supplies

• Dish cloth, dish towels, dishwashing soap, and sponges
• Laundry detergent, laundry bag or basket, stain remover, and fabric softener
• Air freshener plugin (wick candles are prohibited) or air freshener sprays
• Vacuum, mop and floor cleaner, duster, disinfecting wipes, and general cleaning solutions

Kitchen Supplies

• Mugs, plates, cups, bowls, and cooking and eating utensils
• Microwave, bullet blender, K-pod coffee maker (hot plates are prohibited – meaning no drip-style coffee makers), and water filter pitcher
• Can opener, pizza cutter, aluminum foil, plastic bags, and food-safe storage containers
• Pantry basics: peanut butter, popcorn, canned soups, oatmeal packets, etc.

What to Leave at Home

• Furniture: beds, chairs, mattresses, couches, rugs, and other soft furniture
• Appliances: open coil appliances, hot plates, air conditioners, space heaters, and outdoor cooking grills
• Other: explosives/fireworks, weapons, and wick burning candles

DOWNLOAD A PRINTABLE PACKING LIST

Lourdes Commons features one and two-bedroom fully furnished suite-style housing, with all utilities, cable, and Wi-Fi internet access in every room. Our staff of resident directors and student resident assistants, all of whom live among the students, address the needs of all residential students. The residence life staff will offer on-site programs to help students grow and develop their independence.

ONE BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN

TWO BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN

Lourdes University has housing available for non-traditional and graduate students. These apartments come both furnished and unfurnished. We have one and two-bedroom apartments available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students in a two-bedroom apartment may reside with another graduate or non-traditional student. We will try to meet each student’s first choice but cannot guarantee priority placement.

If this is an urgent maintenance issue, such as flooding or loss of power, please contact your RA or call the RA duty phone at 567-694-4453.

By completing this form, you are acknowledging that a Lourdes facility staff person may enter your apartment to complete the maintenance request whether or not you are present.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Residence Life is committed to our Franciscan values of community, learning, reverence, and service. Our philosophy is intentionally grounded in these values to support individual growth in and out of the classroom. By developing dynamic living-learning communities, we are committed to preparing students to become active members of their communities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

According to the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, The formal education of students consists of the curriculum and the co-curriculum, and must promote student learning and development that is purposeful and holistic. Each program in Student Life must provide evidence of its impact on the achievement of student learning and development outcomes. Relevant and desirable outcomes include: intellectual growth, effective communication, realistic self-appraisal, enhanced self-esteem, clarified values, career choices, leadership development, healthy behaviors, meaningful interpersonal relationships, independence, collaboration, social responsibility, satisfying and productive lifestyles, appreciation of diversity, spiritual awareness and achievement of personal and educational goals.

Learning Outcomes for the Department of Residence Life include the following:

1. Students will be engaged citizens showing individual and social responsibility.
2. Students will effectively communicate with others.

WELCOME TO THE RESIDENT ASSISTANT SELECTION PROCESS!

By completing the online application below, you are expressing your interest in one of the most important student leadership positions available at Lourdes University. Resident Assistants are community leaders, educators, counselors, friends, change agents, advisors, policy enforcers, and team players. If hired and placed as an RA, you will play a critical role in shaping a floor/building community and will involve student residents in that community. The demands on RAs are complex, but the material and nonmaterial benefits are extremely rewarding. The Resident Assistant position is the toughest job you’ll ever love.

What is Resident Assistant (RA)

RAs are part-time, student staff members who live in residence halls. The mission of Residence Life at Lourdes University is to empower residence hall students and staff to create safe, caring, and inclusive communities. RAs encourage and support students in academic and personal growth by fostering awareness, appreciation, and development of skills to succeed in a diverse, global society. Finally, RAs are role models within their communities, demonstrating responsible and ethical behavior. RAs play a pivotal role in our department and are a vital resource for many members of the campus community.

Minimum Qualifications

1. At least one year experience living in a residence hall
2. Ability to work with a diverse student population
3. Full time student enrolled in a degree granting program
4. Minimum 2.75 cumulative G.P.A. at time of application and a 2.0 for semester GPA must be maintained through time of employment
5. Free of any Lourdes University Judicial Sanctions
6. Ability to serve the whole academic year is preferred

Items Worth Noting

When you apply for the position, you are not applying for any specific building. Rather, your file will become active campus-wide and your skills and interests will be matched with available openings. If you are offered a position and choose not to accept it, your file will become inactive. You will need to complete a new application if you wish to be considered for an RA position in the future. Submitting this application indicates your consent for Residence Life to confirm your GPA and any judicial sanctions.

Your Application Should Include

• Completed Application (use the online form below)
• A resume and cover letter
• Responses to short answer questions (these are included in the form below)
• One Reference: Reference letter must be received before the deadline

All applications and requested materials are due by April 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

RESIDENT ASSISTANT APPLICATION FORM

Please complete the Resident Director application below.

 

RESIDENT DIRECTOR APPLICATION FORM

Lourdes University On-Campus Housing Requirement

All Lourdes University students are required to live on campus for eight semesters unless they meet one of the following exceptions:

• Living with a parent or guardian within 35 miles of campus. See below for a list of qualifying ZIP codes.
• 23 years of age or older before the start of the fall semester.
• Married or has a child.
• Actively serving or has served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Granted an exemption by the Office of Accessibility Services due to a documented accessibility concern.

If any of these exceptions apply to you, please complete a Housing Waiver Request.
If none apply, you are required to live in on-campus housing at Lourdes University.

Be sure to verify your ZIP code if planning to live with a parent or guardian.

If you have any questions, please email us at reslife@lourdes.edu.

Qualifying ZIP codes (within 35 miles of campus):

43402 43533 43612 48133
43403 43534 43613 48140
43408 43537 43614 48144
43412 43540 43615 48145
43414 43542 43616 48157
43430 43547 43617 48159
43432 43551 43618 48160
43434 43552 43619 48161
43441 43558 43620 48162
43443 43560 43623 48177
43445 43565 43654 48182
43447 43566 43655 49221
43450 43567 43656 49228
43460 43571 43657 49229
43463 43601 43659 49238
43465 43602 43660 49248
43469 43603 43661 49267
43504 43604 43666 49268
43510 43605 43667 49270
43515 43606 43681 49275
43521 43607 43682 49276
43522 43608 43697 49279
43525 43609 43699 49280
43528 43610 48110 49289
43532 43611 48131

Dedicated to providing an excellent college experience inside and outside the classroom, Lourdes University offers the following facilities for student use.

THE DEN

Located in Res Life housing building, The Den has been a dedicated community space for students to gather, host events, hold meetings, or study. This fall, we downsized for a more cozy atmosphere. We’re constantly updating and adding for student needs, a large projection screen TV with seating, dining/study tables, that call all be equipped for students to bring in video games.

Students can enjoy the following in The Den:

Computers
Large projection screen TV
A video game connector
WiFi
Study spaces
Sand Volleyball and Basketball Courts

MAILING ADDRESS
Student’s Name
c/o Lourdes University
6557 Brint Rd.
Sylvania, OH 43560

THE STUDENT CENTER

Located in Lower Ebeid Hall, The Student Center features games, wifi, massage chairs, comfortable couches, computer stations and more.

RECREATION CENTER

The Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center serves as the home court for the Gray Wolves basketball and volleyball teams and is available for use during posted hours.

REC ROOM

Located in the Russel J. Ebeid Recreation Center, across the street from Lourdes Commons housing, The Rec Room provides additional space for students looking to work out on various equipment.

Other amenities of the REC are:

• Cardiovascular room
• Yoga room
• Free weight room
• Two-story atrium with mezzanine level
• Aerobics and spinning rooms

This applies to current undergraduate students at Lourdes University. Please read this email in its entirety.

If you are an incoming first-year or transfer student, please submit a housing application; the form is in the student portal.

If you are a graduate or non-traditional student, you will receive a separate email with information concerning renewing your housing.

WELCOME TO ROOM DRAW FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR!

To be eligible to participate in Room Draw for the 2025-2026 academic year, the following items must be true:

1. You are registered for at least 12 hours for the Fall 2025 term.
2. There is no financial hold on your student account.
3. There is no conduct hold on your account, or a current Community Standards case in progress.
4. Your housing application for the Fall 2025 term has been completed and submitted.

Students with 56 or more credits will attend room draw on Monday, April 14, 2025 from 2pm-4pm.

Students with 55 or fewer credits will attend room draw on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 2pm-4pm.

Room Draw for both days will be held in Lower Ebied Student Center.

Once the Room Draw process begins, students will be assigned housing based upon the following priority:

Students who have earned at least 84 credit hours:

1. In a case of more than one student requesting the same apartment who has earned at least 84 credit hours, preference will be given to the student with the most total hours earned.
2. In a case of two students with the same number of hours requesting the same apartment, preference will be given to the student who has earned the highest grade point average, then number of hours earned at Lourdes University.

Students who have earned at least 56 credit hours:

1. In a case of more than one student requesting the same apartment who has earned at least 56 credit hours, preference will be given to the student with the most total hours earned.
2. In a case of two students with the same number of hours requesting the same apartment, preference will be given to the student who has earned the highest grade point average, then number of hours earned at Lourdes University.

Students who have earned at least 28 credit hours:

1. In a case of more than one student requesting the same apartment who has earned at least 28 credit hours, preference will be given to the student with the most total hours earned.
2. In case of two students with the same number of hours requesting the same apartment, preference will be given to the student who has earned the highest grade point average, then number of hours earned at Lourdes University.

All other current residential students and enrolled Lourdes University students:

1. In case of two students with the same number of hours requesting the same apartment, preference will be given to the student who has earned the highest grade point average, then number of hours earned at Lourdes University.

A few things to keep in mind for the 2025-2026 Room Draw:

• Buyouts are not available during Room Draw this year –

• • Two-bedroom apartment selections must have 3 people.
  • Single bedroom apartment selections must have 2 people.
  • Apartments have been reserved for housing accommodations, which must be approved through the Office of Accessibility Services prior to Room Draw.

• If no roommate is chosen, you may be matched and moved based on your housing application responses.
• Emmanuel, Pioneer, and Rosaria are open selections to returning students; Ambrose is reserved for overflow only; Bonaventure and Justinian is reserved for first-year students and Junior Achievement.
• Carefully consider who you pick as your roommate(s), as it may not be easy to switch rooms after the fall semester begins because we plan to be at or near capacity in open residence halls.

• • Note: per the Residence Life Handbook, residents are not allowed to change rooms in the first two weeks of the start of the fall semester to give everyone time to adjust to their new living situation.

PRICES FOR HOUSING 2025-2026 TERMS

 **Prices are listed as per semester**

Undergraduate Students

• Single, one bedroom apartment with 2 residents (Rosaria or Pioneer): $3,200 each
• Two-bedroom apartment, Room A; small room with 1 resident (Emmanuel): $4,080
• Two-bedroom apartment, Room B; large room with 2 residents (Emmanuel): $3,200 each

Graduate Students

• Single, one bedroom apartment with 2 residents (Rosaria): $3,200 each
• Single, one bedroom apartment with 1 resident (Rosaria): $4,800

TO START YOUR ROOM DRAW PROCESS, YOU WILL NEED TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

1. Meet with your advisor and register for fall classes.
2. Check with Student Accounts to be sure you do not have financial holds on your account.
3. Be sure that any Community Standards charges or sanctions are resolved.
4. Complete and submit an online housing application through the Student Portal.
5. Come prepared to Room Draw with your first and second choices for a room, with at least two options for roommates.
   • Roommates MUST select the same apartment or room.
   • Students CANNOT choose rooms for someone else. Signatures will be recorded for all in-person selections.

Summer Housing

The price for summer housing for 2025 will be $1,500 per person, billed in full at the end of the Spring Semester. Students can meet with Student Accounts for payment options or for issues regarding their billing.

What you need to know or do if you plan to live on campus for the summer:

• Ambrose is the only residence hall that will be open during the summer. Space will be limited, and applications will be accepted as first come, first served basis.
• All summer residents will be required to have roommates. If you do not provide the name of someone living on campus during the summer, a roommate will be assigned to you.
• Summer Housing Applications can be completed using the hyperlink provided. Applications completed after April 20^th, 2025, may not be considered.
• Summer residences are reserved for students who are working on-campus jobs, completing classes, or are completing internships through Lourdes University. Lourdes University reserves the right to deny residence to students who do not meet these conditions.

Refer all housing questions to either Nina Wright or Nick Dietrich at reslife@lourdes.edu.

Lourdes University does not require immunizations for admittance to the University. The University strongly recommends that you receive all of the following immunizations:

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR at least 28 days apart after 12 months of age
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (DT, TdaP, DTP, or TD): Booster dose within the past 10 years
• Hepatitis B: Series of 3 doses (Students participating in programs related to health, education, or studying abroad, may be required to be immunized against Hepatitis A and B).
• Meningitis Vaccine (Menactra): University populations are considered at increased risk, including students living in residence halls.

POLICY ON MENINGITIS AND HEPATITIS B

Ohio Revised Code Section 3345.85 for institutions of higher education requires that the institution maintain individual status records on meningococcal meningitis and Hepatitis B vaccinations for student living in on-campus housing. The Lourdes University Residence Hall Health History Consent & Release Form contains a section asking for the vaccination status of a student who will be living in a residence hall. A housing contract will not be accepted if this information is not completed.

The Ohio Revised Coded (ORC) Section 1713.55 states that beginning with the academic year that commences on or after July 1, 2005, an institution of higher education shall not permit a student to reside in on-campus housing unless the student (or parent if the student is younger than 18 years of age) discloses whether the student has been vaccinated against meningococcal disease and hepatitis B by submitting a meningitis and hepatitis B vaccination status statement.

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Q: How do students complete the Housing Application?
A: Students can complete the Housing Application through the Lourdes Portal using their university-provided login credentials (e.g., student email). If they experience technical difficulties, they should contact Nina Wright or Nick Dietrich via email for assistance.

Q: When is the Housing Application available? Is it accessible only after submitting the enrollment deposit?
A: The Housing Application is typically available in late March or early April. It is not contingent upon the enrollment deposit.

Q: Is a housing deposit required?
A: No, students are not required to pay a deposit for housing.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting the Housing Application?
A: While there is no official deadline, housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible to secure their preferred accommodations.

Q: What are the designated move-in dates?
A: Move-in dates vary by student classification:

• First-year and transfer students move in on the Thursday before classes begin.
• Upperclassmen move in on the Saturday and Sunday before classes begin. 

Students will receive email notifications with specific dates as move-in approaches.

Q: Are students required to have roommates?
A: Yes, all students living on campus are required to have roommates. First-year students are assigned roommates based on responses in their Housing Application. Returning students may select their roommates during Room Draw in April. Accommodation requests due to disabilities should be submitted through the Office of Accessibility Services.

Q: Can students request a specific roommate?
A: Yes. Returning students may select their roommates during Room Draw in April. First-year students will be assigned roommates based on their Housing Application responses. Students with questions about the roommate selection process should contact Nina Wright or Nick Dietrich.

Q: Are on-campus residents required to have a meal plan? How do they select one?
A: Yes, all on-campus residents are required to have a meal plan. First-year students must enroll in the 19-meal plan. Upperclassmen may choose from the 10-meal, 15-meal, or 19-meal plan, which can be selected during the Housing Application process. Students with religious or dietary concerns may request a waiver through the Office of Accessibility Services.

Q: What is included in the room and board fees?
A: Room and board fees cover essential housing amenities and meal plans. Housing accommodations include WiFi, a refrigerator, a sofa, an armchair, a desk with a chair, a dining table with four chairs, a bed frame with a mattress (per student), and stoves in upperclassmen residences. The 19-meal plan is required for first-year students to ensure access to three meals per weekday (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and two meals on weekends (brunch and dinner). A full packing list is available on the Campus Housing webpage at Lourdes.edu/campus-housing.

Q: What is the residency requirement for first-year students?
A: All students living outside the designated residency zip code area are required to live on campus, regardless of their class standing. Students residing within the designated zip codes have the option to live on campus if they choose.

Q: What are the housing rates and fees?
A: For the 2025-2026 academic year, first-year students pay a flat rate of $3,200 per semester. Upperclassmen have multiple housing options, with pricing details provided during Room Draw in April. For specific housing cost inquiries, students should contact Nina Wright.

For further assistance, students are encouraged to visit the Campus Housing webpage at Lourdes.edu/campus-housing or reach out to the Housing Office.

Q: Are pets allowed in on-campus housing?

A: No, pets are not allowed in on-campus housing. Students may apply for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) through the Office of Accessibility Services and complete the necessary process to obtain documentation for an ESA. Lourdes University does not accept outside ESA documentation.