Office of Residence Life and Housing

The Office of the Office of Residence Life and Housing plays a significant role in providing an education for life for all students. It is dedicated to the promotion of learning, character building, leadership and service. The Office of the Office of Residence Life and Housing provides visionary leadership that cultivates an educational, student centered living community that attracts and retains students. The department is committed to expanding the University’s goals and values of respect, dignity, decency, and integrity. The Office of Residence Life and Housing oversees all residence life staff and educational programming and coordinates all administrative operations of residence life. The Office of Residence Life and Housing develops and administers policies, procedures, and programs designed to ensure student safety and well-being and enhance student persistence and success. Through the collaboration with multiple departments the Office of Residence Life and Housing, along with the residential team, will provide a supportive and safe living-learning environment within the residence halls by creating and maintaining a positive community that is conducive to student success and supports the mission of the university. The Office of Residence Life is responsible for the following student functions:
  • Housing Selection
  • Room Assignments
  • Building Maintenance
  • Residence Life Staff
  • Student Residential Programming
  • Room/Building Changes
  • Housing Billing
  • Living-Learning Communities
  • Roommate/Suitemate Mediation
  • Health, Safety and Welfare Inspections
  • Contact Information

    Mailing Address
    Office of Residence Life and Housing
    Student Center, Room 234
    Hampton University
    Hampton, Virginia 23668
    Email: housing@hamptonu.edu
    Phone:
    757-727-5486
    Fax:
    757-728-6272

    January 30, 2026Housing Open Forum
    Location: Student Center Theater
    Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
    Meet with the Director of Residence Life and Housing
    February 6, 2026Fall Housing Accommodations Deadline
    (if applicable)
    All housing accommodation requests and required supporting documentation must be submitted to the Office of Access and Learning (formerly Disability Services) by February 6, 2026, for consideration for the 2026–2027 academic year.

    Requests received after this deadline are not guaranteed.

    Students must also meet the University’s Advance Tuition Payment deadline for housing accommodations to be processed.

    For additional information regarding Special Housing Accommodations, please contact the Office of Access and Learning. The office is located in the Willie O. Lawton Building, 1006 Settlers Landing Road, Suite H. The office telephone number is 757-727-5493.
    February 13, 2026Advance Tuition Payment DueAll students who wish to participate in Housing Selection must submit the $400 Advance Tuition Payment no later than February 13, 2026. This payment is required to gain access to the Housing Selection Portal and to participate in any phase of the process.
    March 1-5, 2026ORLH Open House
    Location: Resident Halls
    Time: 4:00-6:00pm
    Tour the continuing student residence halls designated for continuing students from 4:00pm–6:00pm.

    Residence Halls
    Campus living at Hampton University features an attractive mix of historic and modern residence halls that are sure to match your style. Click any of the halls to learn more.

    Housing Portal for Continuing Students
    Upperclassmen Residence Halls

    • Moton Hall
    • Dubois Hall
    • Wilder Hall
    • Multi Use Facility
    • Stone Manor
    • Winona Hall
    • Continuing Education Center (CEC)
    • Holly Tree Inn
    • White Hall
    • Holmes Hall
    • Modulars
    • Hampton Harbors Apartments

     

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