Prospective Residents
Welcome, future Knights!
If you’re considering living in University housing, we offer multiple residence halls that are located on each of our campuses. Most of our rooms are double occupancy units, however we do also offer single and four-person accommodations in select halls. When you live on campus, you’ll have close access to the many amenities and resources that we offer. Studies show that students who live on campus have a higher level of interaction with their faculty members; a higher level of involvement on campus through clubs, service projects, internships, and more; have greater access to counselors, advisers, peers, and other resources designed to support students' academic success; have more social connections; and have more academic commitment and focus, which can lead to greater academic success. In addition to how living in university housing can help you succeed in your academic career, there's another added benefit when it comes to affordability – our competitive rates are often much less than nearby rental options and our pricing also includes most utilities. We invite you to learn more about us below:
If you’ve made the decision to join us as a new resident, we can’t wait to have you live on one of our campuses soon! The information below will provide helpful information to assist in preparing for your upcoming move. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or if you have any additional questions, please check out our FAQs, call the Office of Housing & Residence Life at 478.934.3027, or contact a staff member directly.
New Resident Checklist
- Review MGA's Housing Residency Requirements
- Log into SWORDS, follow this path to access StarRez: Student (Tab) > StarRez Housing Portal > Login.
- Complete an application and pay your one-time application fee of $155. New students will first complete a housing application and then return to the application to select a space starting March 8th.
- Attend an Orientation. Click here to register for Orientation
- Your room status and/or confirmed reservation will appear when you log into StarRez under Profile Summary.
Note: There is no deadline to complete the housing application. However, the earlier you apply, the greater possibility of getting your first choices in housing.
If you have questions or need any assistance, please contact the Office of Housing & Residence Life at 478.934.3027 or email .
Important Dates
- Spring Only 2024 Application: Available Now until March 6
- Fall 2024 Application for New Students:
- Part 1 (Pay Application Fee): January 31, 2024
- Part 2 (Room Selection): March 12, 2024
- Summer 2024 Application: March 1, 2024
Important Notes:
- Students must be registered for classes before your room assignment can be confirmed and processed. Housing and meal plan charges will not be posted to your student account until you have registered for classes.
- Middle Georgia State University reserves the right to cancel your reservation due to non-registration.
What to Bring
A complete list of what to bring with you to live on campus can be found here.
Personal Property Insurance
We strongly recommend obtaining a Personal Property Insurance for your items while you reside in University housing in order to ensure that your personal items are protected in the event of a natural disaster or other circumstances where they could incur damages. The university does not hold liability for your personal items, so it is your responsibility to ensure that they are insured and protected. During the housing application process, students will have the opportunity to explore personal property insurance. Students can choose this process or explore something on their own. To learn more about personal property insurance, please click here.
Housing Portal
Our housing portal, also known as “StarRez” will be your access to your housing account. To access StarRez, please click here.
