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Residence Life

Living and Learning @ TSU

The Residence Halls and Residence Apartments close for the end of the spring semester on Friday May 10, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.  All residents who are not participating in the graduation (commencement) ceremony should check-out of their respective facilities and vacate after their last final exam or by the above date and time.  Residents whom are participants of the commencement ceremony must check-out of their respective facilities by Sunday May 12, 2013 at 12:00 noon.

Whether it's in our campus 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.  

2012–2013 Room and Board Fees

Traditional Residence Halls
$3,230 single (while available); $1,700 double;

Suite-Style Residence Halls
$1,760 double; $1,190 triple - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessible- (while available)

University Apartments
$2,760/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  (Housing assignments are contracted for the academic year.)

  • 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.

 

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