All full-time, first-year undergraduate students who enroll in face-to-face classes at the main campus in Commerce within one year of high school graduation are required to live on campus or live with their parents/legal guardians within 50 miles (or a one-hour drive) of the Commerce campus.
A Commuter Request will be honored for the following situations:
- A student attending the Commerce campus but commuting from the home of their parent/guardian within a 50-mile/one-hour radius.
- A student taking most of their classes online or at another ETAMU site while living at home with their parent/guardian.
Exemption requests for first-year students who are recent high school graduates and are married, have children, are over the age of 21 or who have other extenuating circumstances can be made through the Contract Release Request. Please do not sign an off-campus lease until you have submitted your request and received approval.
The Commuter Authorization Request and Contract Release Request are in the housing portal found in MyLeo under “Other Applications.”
Pride Rock
| 2/1 suite, private bedroom, shared bathroom | $3,800 |
Phase III
| Double room, private centralized bathroom | $3,200 |
| Private room, private centralized bathroom | $3,700 |
Whitley
| Double room, shared bathroom | $2,650 |
| Private room, shared bathroom | $3,150 |
Phase II
| 2/1 suite, private bedroom, shared bathroom | $3,800 |
Whitley
| Double room, shared bathroom | $2,650 |
| Private room, shared bathroom | $3,150 |
New Pride Apartments
| Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | $3,700 |
| Four Bedroom, Two Bathroom | $3,300 |
Prairie Crossing (3.0 or Higher Overall GPA)
| One bedroom, private bath | $4,000 |
| Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | $3,700 |
| Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | $3,500 |
| Four Bedroom, Two Bathroom | $3,300 |
Move-in Date(s): Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31
Summer I Housing Move-In Process:
Upon arriving on campus, report to the Front Desk of assigned residence hall to check-in and receive your room key (if applicable). You must present your University ID or Mobile Credential at check-in.
Front Desk Hours for Summer I Move-In:
Friday, May 29 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 30 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 31 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Move-In Date(s): Sunday, July 5th
Summer II Housing Move-In Process:
Upon arriving on campus, report to the Phase III Front Desk to complete your check-in and receive your room key (if applicable). You must present your University ID or Mobile Credential at check-in.
Front Desk Hours for Summer II Move-In:
Sunday, July 5 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
WIFI/Internet Issues:
Contact IT at [email protected] or 903.468.6000.
Internet:
Apogee 24 HR support:
Text “resnet” to 84700
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 855.377.4160
Washer/Dryer Issues:
Please scan the QR code provided on each machine to submit a service request through C&G (Caldwell & Gregory).
Electricity Shutting Off:
Unplug appliances when not in use or move some appliances to another electrical socket.
If you need to report a facilities or custodial issue, please sign on to your MyLeo.
- MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning > Room Maintenance
- Select My Jobs (for my room) or Shared Jobs (for shared spaces such as bathrooms, kitchens, living room, etc…)
- Once you have selected your job, type Click New Job.
- From the room drop-down, select My Room or Shared Rooms.
- Select your room number.
- Fill in the description, the cause, and comment, and select Save.
Your work order has now been submitted. Check your myLeo email for updates on your request.
A guest is defined as any person who does not live within the same assigned space. This includes other students/residents or non-students. Residents are permitted to host guests within their assigned space,and should follow the guidelines listed below:
1. Hosts are responsible for the behavior of their guest(s) at all times and are obligated to inform their guest(s) of all university and Residential Living and Learning Community Standards. Violation of any policy/procedure by a guest may result in disciplinary action against both the guest and host.
2. Guests must be escorted by their host at all times. This includes but is not limited to entering and exiting the building and using bathrooms (for buildings with community restrooms). Hosts must not leave guests alone within residence halls. Guests found without their host will be escorted out of the building.
3. Overnight guests must secure the permission of the roommate within 72 hours prior to arrival. Guests are only permitted to stay two consecutive or non-consecutive days within a 15-day period.
4. Guests are not permitted to cohabitate. This includes but is not limited to keeping clothing and other personal effects within a host’s room; sleeping overnight in a host’s assigned space on a regular basis; and using a host’s restroom facilities as if the guest resided within the room.
Extension or suspension of visitation privileges for an individual, a floor or an entire residence hall may be issued by RLL with just cause.
Residents are encouraged to personalize and make their room a “home away from home.” Please keep in mind that you will be rooming with another student and space is limited. Suggested items to bring are:
- Bedding (mattress cover, sheets, pillows, comforter)
- Towels and washcloths
- Shower caddy, shower shoes/flip flops
- Toiletries, tissues, toilet paper (TP provided in Phase III)
- Cleaning supplies (for room and bathroom), small vacuum
- Small microwave, mini-fridge, single serve coffee pot (Keurig/Pod style)
- TV (small/medium size)
- Alarm clock
- First-aid, flashlight, batteries
- Computer, printer, surge protector
- Office/school supplies, backpack
- Small fan, lamp
- Clothes (including a nice outfit for interviews, speaker events, and career fair)
- Laundry bag or basket, hangers, detergent
- Umbrella, rain wear
- Prescriptions, insurance card, family physician’s phone number
- Trash can and liners
- Posters, pictures, room decor, tension rod for curtains
- Cards, dominoes and other games
- Weapons (even for hunting purposes)
- Candles, incense, potpourri pots, oil lamps, wax burners, candle warmers
- Multi-plug adapters
- Fireworks
- Extension cords
- Electric blanket/space heaters
- Electric balance/hoverboards
- Motorized scooters (unless they can be left outside)
- String lights
- Pets (one 10-gallon tank with fish allowed)
- Hot plates (other appliances with exposed heating elements)
- Toasters, toaster ovens, rice cookers, crock pots, deep fryers, air fryers, pressure cookers
- Traffic signs
- Wireless routers
- Drugs, alcohol, drug paraphernalia, shot glasses, etc.
- Halogen lamps
- Refrigerators more than 2 amps and/or 4 cubic feet in size
- Microwaves over 700W
- Coffee makers that are not single serve and/or do not automatically shut off
- Any other type of appliance not listed
Any resident of campus housing who is a handgun license holder and wants to store a handgun in his/her assigned room must provide their own safe, intended and manufactured for handgun storage.
The resident may not provide access to their safe to any other individual.
Failure to comply with this rule may result in removal from campus housing and participation in the university conduct process.
The housing and meal plan contract is binding for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters) or any remaining portion of the contract if signed after the start of the fall semester.
If a student has an extreme extenuating circumstance, they may complete the Contract Release Request form to request a contract cancellation. Please note that the following situations are not considered extreme or extenuating and are therefore rarely approved:
- Taking online courses or taking face-to-face courses 1-2 days a week.
- Deciding to commute from the home of parents/guardians after start of contract.
- Circumstances that can be addressed with roommate mediation or room/hall change.
- Not using the meal plan because a student does not enjoy the food or has a busy schedule.
- Wanting to use financial aid for bills other than education (ex. car payment, cell phone, group dues).
- Not taking time to understand the financial aid/scholarship package prior to entering the contract, resulting in an outstanding balance.
- Getting married in the middle of the housing contract period.
If a student withdraws or graduates from the university, a Contract Release Request will be approved.
- myLeo > Apps > Other Apps
- Select Contract Release Request
- Complete request, upload a letter and supporting documentation
The Housing Contract is binding for the entire Academic Year (Fall and Spring Semesters) or any remaining portion thereof if the Contract is signed after the start of classes of the Fall semester. If the Student terminates this Contract for the Fall or Spring semester, the Student will be responsible for the following Housing Use Charges:
(A) CHARGES FOR THE FALL SEMESTER:
- If cancelled through the application or in writing on/before June 15 – No Charge
- If cancelled June 15th to July 15th – $300 Charge
- If cancelled July 16 – August 15th – $600 Charge
- If cancelled August 16th (or after move in) – 100% of Fall Semester Housing Charges
(B) CHARGES FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER
(Fall Assigned Students Only)
Students who cancel this Contract after they have moved in for the Fall are subject to 100% of the Spring semester Housing Use Charges.
(C) CHARGES FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER
(New Spring Assigned Students Only)
- If cancelled prior to January 1st – No Charge
- If cancelled January 2nd to January 10th – $600
- If cancelled after January 10th – 100% of Spring Semester Housing Use Charges
Please review full housing contract terms on our main page under the Resources section.
Non-affiliated off-campus housing is only available for students who are not required to live in University-owned on-campus housing. ETAMU does not endorse any specific property. The non-affiliated properties may also provide accommodations to the greater Commerce community.
Community Handbook
Information provided in this handbook is for the benefit of the community and residents of East Texas A&M Residential Living and Learning. Residents are encouraged to make campus their home away from home, and to live in community with other students. In order to facilitate the development of community and cooperation, all community members share responsibility and accountability for knowledge and adherence to policies and procedures.
How to Apply
Residential Living and Learning will send out important notices to a student's myLeo email address regarding the application process, room selection, halls availability, the waitlist, move-in, etc. Students should get into the habit of checking their myLeo email on a regular basis.
Current residents living on campus may start the housing application process on April 1st. Residents must be registered for classes before they are able to sign housing contracts for the upcoming year. Students in the Nursing or Social Work program will need to meet with their advisor to get a Fall 2026 placeholder class added to their account due to late registration. Students who do not sign their housing contracts by May 8th will be required to go through the new student application process which includes paying the $125 application fee.
How to Apply:
- MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning
- Click the Apply Now button for the term you wish to apply on the housing portal homepage
- Complete the application
Timeline:
April 01
Housing and meal plan contracts open/Form roommate groups
May 08
Priority deadline for returning students to be registered and sign housing/meal plan contracts to receive a timeslot to participate in priority room selection
May 11
Students check myLeo Housing Portal for random, lottery-generated room selection timeslot after 5pm
May 12-29
Students with priority room selection timeslots log-in to myLeo Housing Portal to select a room. If you do not select a bed within 48 hours of your timeslot opening, your timeslot and ability to select a room will be removed.
June 01
Students who missed priority deadline continue to apply for housing and select room immediately as space allows.
September 1
Waitlist Opens
Important Notes:
- Current residents who do not complete the contracts by the May 8, 2026 deadline will have to pay the $125 application fee again and will not be able to participate in returning student room selection.
- Current residents are required to be registered for fall classes before being allowed to select a room for Fall.
- Current students will receive numerous emails to their myLeo email account about the returning student room selection process. These emails will answer questions about which halls are available for selection, specific room selection dates, the waitlist, move-in etc.
- All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan.
- If a resident is dropped from classes due to Academic Suspension, their housing and meal plan contracts, along with attached bookings, will be canceled. Once student is registered for classes, they may apply for housing again.
Once you have been fully admitted to East Texas A&M, you may apply for housing. The application opens for the following Academic Year on November 1st. If entering the university mid-year, the Spring Only housing application also opens on November 1st.
How to Apply:
- MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning
- Click the Apply Now button for the term you wish to apply on the housing portal homepage.
- Complete the Application.
- Watch for next steps in your myLeo email.
Timeline:
November 01
Application Opens
April 01
Housing & Meal Plan Contracts Open/ Form Roommate Groups
May 08
Priority deadline for students to sign housing & meal plan contracts to get a timeslot to participate in priority room selection
May 11
Students check myLeo Housing Portal for random, computer-generated room selection timeslot after 5pm
May 12-29
Students with priority room selection timeslots log-in to myLeo Housing Portal to select a room
June 01
Students who missed priority deadline continue to apply for housing and select room immediately
July 15
Students who are not fully registered for Fall 2026 and/or still have a Bacterial Meningitis hold on their account are dropped from housing and meal plan contracts
September 1
Waitlist to Request Hall/Room Change Opens
Important Notes:
- There is a $125 application fee. If you are experiencing financial hardship, Residential Living and Learning can defer the fee to your fall balance after February 1st. If you need this option, please email [email protected] and request for your fee to be deferred to your Fall balance.
- Students must have their Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination record on file to live on campus unless they are over 22 years old.
- Any student who is not fully registered for classes by July 15th will be dropped from their housing and meal plan and the student will loose their room assignment.
- Students in the Honors College and student athletes complete the same application process as all other students. They do have a different room assignment process and should speak to their advisor/coach if they have questions.
- Room Selection Timeslots are assigned by a random computer-generated lottery system. All students who have signed a housing contract by May 8th will be entered into the lottery and will receive a random timeslot to select a room.
- All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan. Students who graduated high school in 2026 or 2025 must have the 17 or 19 meal plan.
- Students need to check their myLeo email on a regular basis to receive information on the application process, room selection, move-in, etc.
Residential Living and Learning provides housing for an additional charge during the winter break, May mini and August mini terms. Students who sign up for mini/break housing may be required to move to a specific hall that will remain open during that break time. Not all residence halls are open during each break. There are no meal plans available during the mini/break terms.
How to Apply:
- MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning
- Follow the directions listed below for each break.
Thanksgiving Break
Who can stay: All residents staying in on-campus housing for the fall term
Application: No Application
Fee: No Fee
Winter Break Housing
Who can stay: All residents with a fall AND spring contract on file
Application: Opens November 1st, Deadline December 4th
Fee: TBA
Late sign-up fee after December 4th: TBA
Where do I stay over break: TBA
How to apply: MyLeo > Apps> Other Apps > Winter Break Housing
Spring Break Housing
Who can stay: All residents staying in on-campus housing for the spring term
Application: No Application
Fee: No Additional Fee
May Mini Housing
Who can stay: Residents with a current Spring and Summer I housing contract on file.
Application: Opens April 1, interested students will complete the Summer Application. Fee: $460
Note: More detailed information will be emailed to residents who qualify to stay.
August Mini Housing
Who can stay: Residents with a Summer II and Fall Housing Contract on file
Application: Residents may use the Appointments button after July 6 in myLeo housing portal to select a day/time for arrival.
Fee: $240
Note: More detailed information will be emailed to residents who qualify to stay.
The Summer Housing Application opens on April 1. The summer housing contract covers the following terms: May Mini, Summer I and Summer II.
How to Apply:
- MyLeo > Apps > Residential Living and Learning
- Click the Apply for Summer button on the housing portal homepage
- Complete the Application
May Mini 2025 Rate: $460
Summer I and Summer II 2026 Rates
- New Pride 2 Bed/2 Bath: $900
- New Pride 4 Bed/2 Bath: $850
- F-Halls Private: $650
- Meal Plan: TBD
Important Notes:
- There are typically only 1 or 2 halls open for the summer.
- Students are not able to select their own room assignment for summer housing due to limited availability.
Flexible Housing
East Texas A&M University began offering Flexible Housing in 2019 to allow students to select a roommate regardless of their gender or sex. This housing option is reflective of housing opportunities available to students off campus where they can select roommates of choice. Flexible Housing is not intended for romantic couples.
Students may apply for Flexible Housing on the main screen of the myLeo Housing Portal after they have completed their Academic Year 26-27 Housing Contract. If selected, students will be sent further instruction on how to select a room when their lottery-generated timeslot opens.
Conditions to Apply:
- Students must have a Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Housing Contract on file.
- If student lists a preferred roommate, the roommate must also have a contract on file.
- Student must provide a legitimate reason to need Flexible Housing in application.
To be part of Flexible Housing:
- Apply for 2026-2027 housing
- Complete the Flexible Housing application in the myLeo Housing Portal
Contact: [email protected]