Residential Life
Welcome! Thanks for taking the opportunity to visit Residential Life on the Florida Campus. Living on campus is an exciting time! It's a great time for you to meet n
ew people, learn about other cultures, and spend more time interacting with the staff and faculty. Living close means you can easily attend athletic functions, have greater access to tools and resources, and stay connected to the campus activities.
Why Live On Campus?
Residence life and housing research suggests students:
- Who live in the residence halls have a higher grade point average.
- Access and contact faculty more often.
- Utilize university resources more often as they are closer to the facilities.
- Who live on campus have up to a 20% better chance of graduating with a degree.
- Are more satisfied with their college experience.
- Make life-long friends.
- Develop hands on leadership skills through the many opportunities provided in the residence halls.
- Lose no time commuting and fighting for limited parking spaces.
- Have healthy, nutritious meals without the headaches of having to purchase, prepare, and clean-up.
Facilities
The apartments have a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two study rooms. Normal occupancy is considered to be two students per room and four students per apartment while space is available. Should there not be enough space for everyone to have a double room, doubles will be assigned through a priority system based upon the dates the commitment deposits are received. View a copy of the housing brochure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your the most frequently asked questions:
Housing Forms
In order to apply for housing for the 2009-2010 academic year, a student must download the application, contract , and agreement forms. If a student wishes to reside off campus, they must submit a copy of the housing waiver from (*please note that a student must meet at least one of the conditions on the form in order to be considered eligible).
The forms may be faxed to 561.681.7965, sent via postal to Northwood University 2600 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, Florida 33409 or sent electronically as a scanned PDF Image to ResLifeFl@northwood.edu.
Partnerships
Health & Wellness Center
Medical assistance is available for all students through the Health and Wellness Center, located in room 1102, in the Stauffer Residential Complex. The staff provides basic services to treat both immediate and chronic minor medical issues. The staff can also provide assistance with contacting appropriate community health care professionals to address more serious medical needs.
A registered nurse is available from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday to treat minor injuries and illnesses. A certified athletic trainer, located in the Countess de Hoernle Student Life Center, addresses sports injuries and treatment modalities for varsity athletes. A medical doctor is available for necessary referrals and is on-campus on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to see students. The nurse will schedule appointments for students to see the doctor. A licensed mental health counselor is available by appointment on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Northwood University abides by HIPAA rules and regulations.
Dining Services
The Dining Hall is located in Dalby Commons. The University offers three meal plans. The plans include:
- 19 meals per week
- 150 meals per term
- 120 meals per term
Visit the Florida Campus Dining Services web site for complete meal plan information including menus, locations and hours of operation.
The student's Northwood I.D. serves as their meal card, and must be swiped by a member of the dining services staff each time the student comes to the dining hall for a meal. The Business Office will mail you a Fall term bill in July. Meal plans will then be selected.
Contact Information
Jason Ingrao
Director of Residential Life
Stauffer Complex, Apt. 1101
Phone: 561.681.7958
Fax: 561.681.7965
Tammy Schaefer
Campus Nurse
Wellness Office
Phone: 561.478.5553
Fax: 561.681.7912
Norman Jaeger
Personal Counselor
Available Wednesday's from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Phone: 561.478.5553
Stauffer Residential Complex
2600 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Phone: 561.681.7958