Apply for Housing

This page contains application instructions for two separate processes:

Questions?

For questions regarding graduate and family housing in Goler, University Park, and Whipple Park, email uapts@reslife.rochester.edu. For questions regarding Valentine Tower email housing@reslife.rochester.edu.

Graduate and Family Housing

Goler House, University Park, and Whipple Park

Graduate and Family Housing is now utilizing StarRez for our housing application. The previous online form and PDF applications will not be accepted.

Before filling out the application, please review the Graduate Housing Policies and Guidelines PDF.

Login Instructions

  • Go to the StarRez website
  • Enrolled or incoming students able to log into UR Student: Use the Rochester – Student SSO button.
  • Students not yet admitted or Postdoctoral, Professional Trainee, or Fellows: Click “Register here” to register for an account. Once registered, use your new login credentials for future access.
  • Incoming students: At some point after you become active in Workday, Graduate Housing will merge your StarRez account with your student account. Once this happens, your written login will not work and you will need to log in using the Rochester – Student SSO.

Valentine Tower–Southside Living

For master's students and the School of Nursing (both accelerated BSN and master's students)

Please check back in late March for more information on how to apply for Valentine housing and for the 2026-2027 housing rates. Valentine housing will be available for School of Nursing students whose programs start in May. 

Highlights

  • Valentine is a residence hall and consists of 2-bedroom furnished suites.
    • Each suite has two single bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
    • One student is assigned to each bedroom. Each student is on their own housing contract.
  • Eligibility: Master's students and School of Nursing (both accelerated BSN and master's programs) 
  • The contract is legally binding for the full 12-month term but will be cancelled in cases of degree completion, leave of absence, withdrawal from the University, or any other change that affects student eligibility for University housing.

Photos, video, and floor plans can be found on our Southside Living Area page.