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 and the application instructions 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 graduate and fifth-year students

Valentine Flyer

Before applying for Valentine Tower, please read our Valentine Tower Facts PDF.

New this year, Valentine Tower is open to:

  • Undergraduate students in their fifth year (Take 5, E 5, and students taking extra time)
  • Master’s students
  • School of Nursing students (both master’s and Accelerated BSN programs) 

Login Instructions

Use the 'Rochester – Student SSO' button to log in. You will not be able to apply until you have access to UR Student.

Highlights

  • For the furnished suites in Valentine Tower, each student is on their own housing contract.
  • The housing contract runs from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026.
  • The contract is legally binding for the full 12-month term but will be canceled in cases of degree completion, leave of absence, withdrawal from the University, or any other change that affects student eligibility for University housing.
  • The price $16,438; Housing is billed through the Bursar's office by semester.
    • Fall 2025 ($6164.00)
    • Spring 2026 ($6164.00)
    • Summer 2026 ($4110.00)
  • Part-time 5th-year undergraduate students graduating in December may apply, provided they are enrolled in a minimum of eight credits.
  • Students looking to start housing on June 1, 2025:
    • Current 5th year undergraduates or graduating seniors may register for summer housing in addition to submitting this application.
    • Incoming students whose program starts in June should submit this application and then email housing@reslife.rochester.edu to request a June 1 start.

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