University Housing & Residential Life

Visit the Application page.

For more information visit the Application page.

Tech Village Apartments are not available to new first-time freshmen. For other new student types and those currently living off campus, placement in Tech Village is uncommon due to limited availability. Priority is given to returning students who currently live on campus. If the Tech Village application is not visible in your housing portal, it means there are no vacancies at this time.

New first-time freshmen are required to live on campus. However, exemptions may be granted for students who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Are 21 years of age or older
• Will be living with a parent or legal guardian within 50 miles of Tennessee Tech
• Will be living with a sibling who is a full-time Tennessee Tech student, has achieved sophomore status or higher, and resides within 50 miles of campus
• Are married or a single parent
• Have other documented extenuating circumstances

If you meet one of the exemption criteria listed above, please complete the Request for Release form as soon as possible. Early submission helps ensure your request is reviewed in time and allows for a smoother housing process.

Important Housing Commitment Information
Once a student selected a room, cancellations are no longer permitted. Housing applications are binding for the full academic year, covering both the fall and spring semesters.

Yes.  New First-Time Freshmen are Defined as students newly admitted for Summer or Fall semesters who have never attended college after graduating high school.

No. University Housing assignments are for the full academic year, covering both the Fall and Spring semesters (August through May).

If you have a physical disability or medical condition that requires special consideration in your housing assignment—including requests for Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)—you must first register with the Accessible Education Center.

Housing accommodations can only be provided AFTER your registration and approval through the AEC.

A $200 prepayment is required at the time of the application.  UPON SELECTION OF A ROOM, YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO A BINDING CONTRACT AND ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CANCELATION.  This payment will be applied toward your housing account balance.   You cannot use scholarships or financial aid to make this payment.

The Bursar’s Office offers an approved Deferred Payment Plan for eligible students. This plan allows you to make installment payments throughout the semester instead of paying your full balance upfront.

Learn More:
Visit the Payments page on the Bursar’s website for full details.

Need Help?
📞 Call the Bursar’s Office at 931-372-3311 for assistance.

To officially withdraw from the university, students must visit the Registrar’s Office or complete the University Withdrawal Form.

Please note: Housing is provided for enrolled students only. Once you officially withdraw, you are no longer considered a Tennessee Tech student and must check out of your room or apartment within 24 hours.

Once you complete your housing application, you’ll receive a confirmation email to your Tennessee Tech email, verifying that it’s been submitted. However, please note that completing the application does not guarantee a housing assignment. You do not have housing until you’ve selected a room.

For details on the full process—including requirements, waiting list information, and next steps—please visit the Applications page. Students with confirmed bookings will receive assignment emails to their Tech emails in May, which include roommate details, move-in instructions, and other important information.

• From the Housing Options Overview page, you can find basic room dimensions, hall amenities, rates, and photo galleries.
• The Move-In Guide provides information about what to bring to campus as well as linen, carpet, and other services.   

All residents with a freshman classification are required to purchase a meal plan for their first two semesters. 

For details, visit the Tennessee Tech Dining Page.

Residence halls remain open during Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Spring Break.

During the Christmas/New Year holiday period, University Housing and Residential Life is closed. However, students who need housing during this time must choose M.S. Cooper / Pinkerton, New Hall North or New Hall South when selecting a room as all other halls are closed.  There is an additional charge.

Students living in apartments may stay during any break period, as long as they hold a housing contract for each semester.

To request Interim/Break Housing in the residence halls, please visit the Application Page.

Insurance is HIGHLY recommended but not required.  Tennessee Tech University does not assume responsibility for students’ personal property and is not liable for loss or damage to items anywhere on campus. To safeguard your belongings, you (or your parents) are strongly encouraged to carry personal property insurance.

You have several options:

• Homeowners Policy: Check with your insurance provider to see if your belongings are covered or if a rider can be added.  This is often the vest and least expensive way.
• GradGuard: A purchase option is available directly through the housing application.
• NSSI: College Student Personal Property Insurance is available at nssi.com/portal/tennesseetech.

Move In Guide

Tennessee Tech has someone dedicated to helping students who are approved find Off-Campus housing.  Dawn Crabtree aims to provide students with a hassle-free and efficient way to secure Off-Campus housing in the Cookeville area.  Students must meet all housing requirements to work with Dawn.

Dawn can be contacted at (931) 372-3405 or offcampushousing@tntech.edu. Please see the following resources to get more information and FAQs for Off-Campus Housing:

• Contact Information Flyer
• Off-Campus Housing Resources Checklist
• Roommate Guide