UNW Housing Opportunities
Learn more about living in Northwestern’s top-rated dorms.
First things first, housing at UNW is top-rated (2024 & 2025 Best College Dorms in Minnesota according to Niche). The dorms are air-conditioned, completely furnished, and each room has its own bathroom—no need for flip-flops, shower caddies, and waiting in line for a shower.
There are a variety of different style dorms, from studio apartments to suites to traditional apartments.
Our housing policy is that full-time students are required to live on campus if they are not 21 years old as of the first day of the academic year. If you’re 21 or older and are planning to commute, or if you wish to apply for an exemption to commute (i.e. you plan to live with a parent), you can email [email protected] to indicate that! There is a housing policy appeal form available; if you need one, talk to your Admission Counselor first.
Know someone else who will be a student at Northwestern whom you’d like to live with? No problem. Once you’ve both paid your deposits, you can request each other in the housing application by following the instructions on the Housing page within myUNW.
