Here are some of the most common questions we receive from students, families, or supporters about living on campus at Marian University.
Yes, all residence halls, graduate apartments, and on-campus houses at Marian University are air conditioned. HVAC systems differ based on location.
Doyle Hall and Drew Hall rooms may switch between heat and air conditioning based on students' preferred schedule.
Caito-Wagner Hall, University Hall, and Clare Hall all switch from air conditioning to heat, and vice versa, at one time. Students in these residence halls will be emailed when the flip occurs and actions may be required.
Cable TV is no longer available in residence halls as of October 2023. Residential and Commuter Life is now offering a streaming service to replace cable TV. The service can be accessed anywhere on campus Wi-Fi by going to marian.edu/watch! New movies are added each month.
Your residence hall room is not carpeted, but you may bring your own area rugs if you wish. Refer to the room dimensions on the residence hall page for sizing (all room dimensions are approximate).
On-campus houses have carpeted bedrooms.
Our residence halls and graduate apartments offer wireless computer access (Wi-Fi). Please make sure your computer is set up prior to your arrival on campus to ensure your account is activated. Wi-Fi for smart TVs and/or gaming systems will need to be set up by registering the device with our IT department. For specific questions about computer settings to access the campus network, please go to IT FAQ.
On-campus house residents must provide their own internet.
In the residence halls, Caito-Wagner, Clare, Drew, Doyle, and University Halls, furniture is provided by University Loft. Each room includes one height-adjustable bed frame, a twin extra long (twin XL) mattress, desk and desk chair, clothes closet, and at least one dresser per resident. Furniture MUST remain in rooms and may not be removed - even if there are vacancies in the space. There are no couches, tables, or chairs provided in any residence hall rooms, including Drew Hall.
Caito-Wagner Hall rooms will have either two small dressers per student or one large dresser per student.
Drew Hall rooms will have wardrobes in lieu of dressers and closets.
Third floor Clare Hall rooms have build-in desks rather than stand-alone desks.
The on-campus houses and graduate apartments do not come furnished. Students must supply all furniture they wish to have in their on-campus home in these communities.
Here is a list of items to pack and items to leave at home. If you have a roommate, be sure to talk with them to avoid bringing duplicates of shared items! If you plan to go home over breaks, we encourage you to only bring what you need until the next time you return home. Then, while at home, you can exchange current items for new items. Most commonly, students will keep clothes for warm weather before Fall or Thanksgiving Break then swap for colder weather clothes when they return home.
You can do your laundry free of charge in our residence halls, as the price for unlimited usage is included in your housing fees. Laundry rooms are located in the lowest level of each residence hall and on-campus house.
Because the machines can be used free of charge, we encourage students to use multiple machines rather than attempt to pack a machine full of clothes and overfill it. Overfilling washers and dryers can lead to both clothing and machine damage.
If you notice that a washer or dryer is malfunctioning, please submit a work order to have it fixed by Campus Operations and their contractors. You will need to include the machine number (printed on a sticker on the machine).
Here is more information about doing laundry on campus:
Thank you for helping us keep our machines and laundry rooms in good shape!
Though it is not a requirement, it is highly recommended for you to have insurance that protects your personal belongings while living on campus. Marian University is not liable for damages caused to any personal items on campus and will not reimburse students for damaged property from theft, natural disasters, facilities issues, or otherwise.
As a resident, you’re eligible to purchase coverage through GradGuard’s student renters insurance program. Marian does not receive compensation for providing this student benefit. Their preferred rate is available to you because you’re a Marian student. GradGuard’s Renters Insurance is underwritten by Markel® American Insurance Company.
Claims and coverages are subject to language, limits and exclusions, and policy. Visit GradGuard.com/Renters to get more information about their coverage and a quote.
As of 2024, the option to purchase renters insurance through GradGuard is built into the on-campus housing application.
All students should review our residence hall policies and the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Students who have applied to live on campus have agreed to our policies and procedures and signed with their student ID number. Links to the Code and to updated residence hall policies can be found here. Students are expected to know and understand all policies, rules, and procedures and will be held accountable for their actions should they break a policy.
We do not offer storage for student belongings other than that inside your residence hall room during your housing contract period. Items you do not need over the Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks can be left locked in your room. Some students and families, especially those not from the local area, may wish to have extra space for personal property. Consider off-campus storage units if you need additional storage. Items may not be left in residence halls or on-campus houses over Summer Break, even if you will be returning to the same space for the next academic year. All items left behind after move-out will be considered abandoned property and will either be donated or thrown away.
No items may be left in the hallway at any time for fire-safety purposes. Students on Marian's cycling team should reach out to their building area coordinator for storage-related guidance.
All housing and undergraduate enrollment deposits can be paid here.
Residential students are required to submit a housing deposit before moving on to campus. This deposit rolls over from one year to the next, for as long as the student lives on campus. Once a student moves off campus, the deposit is credited back to the student, pending damage fees. Housing deposits must be paid in order to be cleared for KnightQuest. Students must be KnightQuest cleared before moving onto campus.
Housing deposit prices may be found on the Room and Board Rates page.
Unfortunately, we do not have enough single rooms on campus to offer them to students who do not have a documented need for one. Single rooms are only available as a disability or medical accommodation.
Medical singles may be requested by contacting the Personalized Learning Center at PLC@marian.edu.
Single rooms are not available for selection during the room selection process. Students should pick a double or triple room during room selection if they have not been approved for a single. If you have already been approved for a medical single, you do not need to participate in room selection. A room that fits your accommodation will be assigned to you late in the summer. Students with approved single room accommodations for a future term who participate in room selection will not be assigned a single room.
Choosing a double or triple room during room selection tells our staff that you wish to forgo your single room and live with a roommate. Failure to apply to live on campus tells our staff you plan to live off campus, if over the age of 21.
Absolutely! Parents, friends, and supporters may wish to send their Marian student a care package throughout the year. Packages may be sent to campus for student pick up whenever classes are in session. Students will receive an email from the campus mailroom with instructions when the package is ready to be picked up. Please note that the package must be processed before students are emailed - you may receive a "package delivered" notification before your student has received their instruction email.
Create your own care package at home, or build and purchase one online from our partners at SWAK-U here. SWAK-U utilizes Marian's academic calendar to send intentionally-timed packages for holidays, midterms, or finals. You can choose pre-made packages or design your own based on your student's favorites!
All mail, both letters and packages, should be addressed as such:
Student Name
Student Hall and Room Number
3200 Cold Spring Road
Indianapolis, IN 46222
More detailed information about the on-campus mailroom can be found here.
