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Residence Life

Living and Learning @ TSU

Apartments, suites, or traditional residence halls—TSU housing options fit your style. Find lifelong friends in our comfortable and healthful living spaces.

Our professional residence staff guides you in developing high standards of conduct, scholarship, and social skills, as well as the capacity to live harmoniously with others. You can also volunteer with the Office of Residence Life to serve the TSU living-learning community.

Dining Services provides the required meal plans if you live on campus and offers other options if you commute.  

2011–2012 Room and Board Fees

Traditional Residence Halls
$3,105 single; $1,625 double; $1,070 triple

Suite-Style Residence Halls
$1,680 double; $1,125 triple

University Apartments
$2,650/person; includes Christmas recess and spring break


*Rates subject to change every year on July 1. Rates are set for entire academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer).

 
Room Reservation Fee
There's a $100 non-refundable housing fee required of all students who apply for University housing. The contractual fee reserves an on-campus housing space for the upcoming academic year and is deducted from the incoming semester’s housing fee. Rates are set by the Tennessee Board of Regents and may change without notice, so check back for the most current information.

Apply for Housing Now!

Please mail Housing Application & Room Reservation Fee to:
Tennessee State University
Residence Life Office
P.O. Box 9552
Nashville, TN 37209

615-963-5361 Voice
877-737-5499 Toll-free
Campus Location: Floyd-Payne Campus Center, Suite 310

Housing Cancellation/Refunds

  • Up to first day of classes: 100% refund, with submission of License Cancellation form to Office of Residence Life before the first day of class
  • First day of class to end of second week of school: 75% refund
  • End of second week of classes to end of fourth week of classes: 25% refund
  • After the fourth week of classes: NO refunds

 Need help paying your room and board? Ask the Bursar’s Office about TSU’s Deferred Payment Plans.

Deferred Payment Deadlines for Spring semester 2012

  • February 25, 2012
  • March 25, 2012
  • April 25, 2012

 

Additional Information:
Basic Housing Information
Residence Life Programming
Residence Life Campus Living Guide (pdf)
First-Year Student FAQ
Meal Plan Information

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Undergraduate Admissions
P. O. Box 9609
Nashville, TN 37209

888-463-6878 Toll-free
615-963-5101 Voice
615-963-2930 Fax