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Emilie Lawrence
REALTOR, Epique Realty
St. Ambrose-area real estate guidance
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Heather Egger
Empeople Credit Union · NMLS #1686536
Financing support
The short answer
Build a housing plan around your student’s eligibility, academic timeline and the family’s ownership or rental responsibilities. This guide organizes 25 sourced questions for St. Ambrose University.
Prepare your next decision
- Confirm the student’s campus housing obligations before signing another agreement.
- Compare the complete lease or ownership period, including breaks and the plan after graduation.
- Bring the actual property, occupancy plan and unanswered costs to your assigned professional.
Which residence halls are designated for first-year students at St. Ambrose University?
Franklin Hall and Cosgrove Hall are devoted to first-year students.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What housing amounts are shown for Franklin Hall and Cosgrove Hall?
The retained table shows paired amounts of $4,248 and $8,496 for Franklin Hall, and $3,702 and $7,404 for Cosgrove Hall. The column headings and applicable academic year were not captured in this source observation; confirm the billing period with Residential Life.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts. The Continue02 retained source excerpt does not establish an academic-year or billing-period label for the listed price, or a blanket incoming-student roommate choice. Preserve each stated audience and qualification.
How does an enrolled first-year student apply for housing?
After enrollment, the student uses the student portal to access, complete, and submit the housing application.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Must a full-time freshman live on campus?
Yes. Full-time freshmen must live on campus until completing two years of post-high-school study at SAU or another accredited higher-education institution.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What geographic exception does SAU list to the freshman residency requirement?
A student residing with a parent or legal guardian within a 30-mile radius of campus is listed as an exception.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What timing-related exception does SAU list for the freshman residency requirement?
Students who began college more than one year after high-school graduation may qualify for a residency-requirement waiver.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Who may qualify for limited summer housing?
Limited summer housing is available for students in specific summer programs, internships, or with extenuating circumstances, subject to university policies.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What amenities does SAU list for summer housing?
Summer housing lists free monitored parking, utilities, fast Wi-Fi, and a Summer Housing Assistant in each hall who conducts nightly security rounds and plans events.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Which students can request a roommate or suitemate?
The retained upperclassmen housing source says freshmen are assigned by the university, while upperclassmen may request roommates or suitemates. Requests must be mutual and remain subject to availability and other placement factors.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts. The Continue02 retained source excerpt does not establish an academic-year or billing-period label for the listed price, or a blanket incoming-student roommate choice. Preserve each stated audience and qualification.
How are roommates matched when no specific roommate is requested?
SAU says the housing team considers application preferences, lifestyle habits, interests, and study preferences to seek compatible matches.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What upperclass housing types does SAU list?
The page lists Bechtel, Tiedemann, Hagen, North, McCarthy, and Rohlman Halls, plus campus townhouses.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What does Tiedemann Hall offer?
Tiedemann has four-person apartments for 124 preferred-housing students; units have two bedrooms, a living area, full-size kitchen, and bathroom.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What does Hagen Hall offer?
Hagen has four- and six-person apartments with single bedrooms for 140 juniors and seniors; each apartment has a living area, kitchen, and bathroom.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What is the capacity and layout of McCarthy Hall?
McCarthy is an apartment-style building for 96 preferred-housing students; apartments generally have four students in two bedrooms, living area, kitchen, and bath, with some two-person one-bedroom units.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What is Rohlman Hall like?
Rohlman is a traditional dorm with capacity for 202 students; units have double-occupancy bedrooms with a private bath and shower in each suite, plus floor study and social lounges.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What are the campus townhouse capacity and features?
SAU lists four two-story townhouse buildings for preferred-housing students; each holds eight students and has a kitchen, living area, four double bedrooms, and two bathrooms, for a total capacity of 104.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What semester prices does SAU list for Bechtel, Rohlman, and Hagen?
Bechtel is $5,283 per semester, Rohlman is $4,248, and Hagen is $5,283.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What does the seven-meals-per-week plan cost?
The retained meal-plan table lists seven meals per week plus $255 Buzz Bucks for $2,101. The effective billing term was not captured; confirm the current price and charge period rather than treating it as a verified semester charge.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts. The Continue02 retained source excerpt does not establish an academic-year or billing-period label for the listed price, or a blanket incoming-student roommate choice. Preserve each stated audience and qualification.
What does the 19-meals-per-week plan cost?
The retained meal-plan table lists 19 meals per week plus $200 Buzz Bucks for $2,948. The effective billing term was not captured; confirm the current price and charge period rather than treating it as a verified semester charge.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts. The Continue02 retained source excerpt does not establish an academic-year or billing-period label for the listed price, or a blanket incoming-student roommate choice. Preserve each stated audience and qualification.
How can students add Buzz Bucks, and where are they accepted?
Buzz Bucks can be loaded at the Sodexo office with cash, check, or credit card, or by calling Cosgrove; they are accepted at the Rogalski Food Court and Beehive coffeehouse.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Can a student transfer unused meals to a guest or receive a refund?
No. SAU says meal plans are not transferable and unused meals are not refundable; Buzz Bucks can be used for guest meals at Cosgrove.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Does the residence chosen determine the meal plan?
No. SAU says meal plans are available regardless of whether a student lives in residence halls, townhouses, or campus houses.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What safety and maintenance support does SAU advertise for campus housing?
Campus housing lists 24/7 security, weekly housekeeping, resident assistants on each floor, and well-lit pathways with 24/7 security patrols.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What do RAs and HAs do, and where is Residence Life located?
RAs and HAs live in the halls, assist with problems, lead floor activities, and build community under professional Area Coordinators; Residence Life is in the Rogalski Center second floor.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Which housing-related disability accommodations does SAU identify?
ADS identifies housing, accessible parking, food service, and support animals as non-academic accommodation areas; documentation is required for consideration and approval.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Sources & editorial context
University housing information is organized from the linked sources, with its original review date shown. Rates, deadlines and availability can change; use the applicable academic year and check the source before committing. CollegeHousing.ai is independent of St. Ambrose University.
Get help with your next decision
Emilie Lawrence, REALTOR at Epique Realty, is the local real estate contact. Heather Egger, Empeople Credit Union, NMLS #1686536, is the financing contact.