What is Gender Inclusive Housing?

Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH) gives students the opportunity to room with other student(s) regardless of sex, gender, gender identity/expression,or sexual orientation. Elon offers GIH options to help create an environment that acknowledges, appreciates and respects our diverse student body.

What you need to know about Gender Inclusive Housing

  1. If you are interested in GHI, you can either select your roommate or be placed with someone else interested in Gender Inclusive Housing.
  2. Limited scholarships are available for students with significant financial need who may also need to be assigned a single room. Please contact Residence Life.
  3. Students selecting Gender Inclusive Housing assignments agree to the universitiy’s policy for filling vacancies. If a space in GIH becomes vacant, the current occupant will be contacted to discuss how to best fill the space. If needed, Residence Life staff will fill the space as is needed.

Applying for Gender Inclusive Housing

  1. “Are you interested in living Gender Inclusive Housing?” is a question on the housing application. Indicate your interest on that application.
  2. Additional questions will display on the housing application that you’ll need to answer. (If you do not indicate interest, you will just be prompted to continue with the rest of the application.
  3. After submitting the application, Residence Life staff will contact you to discuss options and determine the best placement.

 

Any questions, concerns or specific needs?

Email Residence Life , call 336-278-7300 or visit the Residence Life website.