Single-sex housing is defined as floors in University housing that are female-only or male-only based on a student's sex assigned at birth, as provided in the system of record.

Single-gender housing is defined as units in University housing (which may include rooms, suites, apartments, or floors) where the assigned students share the same gender identity, as indicated in the housing application.

Substance Free housing refers to a residential environment where students are committed to a substance-free lifestyle. Students agree that they (nor their guests) will consume alcohol or other substances that impair cognitive functions, whether in or returning to the community.

Quiet housing refers to a residential environment that is conducive to sleep and study 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students are considerate to and respectful of the desires of their hallmates, adhering to their own sleep, work, and study schedules.

Room configuration may be in a double, triple, quad, or suite. Size and location will be based on the number of students who select this option. All students who request special interest housing will be assigned to that community, and by requesting this type of housing, students are committing to live in the location where they are placed. Once made, placement cannot be declined though students will have an opportunity to seek a room swap within the same special interest community.