Step 5: Housing & Meal Plan

Mission Statement

 
Welcome Smithites !
 
Welcome and Congratulations on your acceptance to Johnson C. Smith University. The Office of Residence Life strives to create opportunities for students to experience different interests that will promote growth and development in campus housing while pursuing their education. Our goal for First Year students is to create an environment that promotes success both academically and socially. Housing and Residence Life staff members are committed to helping students in and outside the classroom. While living on campus you will meet new friends and experience a culturally diverse mix of students, explore leadership opportunities, and work tirelessly in achieving your goals. Our experienced professional and para-professional student staff will be available to help in your transition to college.
 
Housing and Residence Life Mission Statement
 
 
The Office of Residence Life is committed to providing a safe environment that is conducive to students’ growth mentally, physically, and spiritually while catering to their social and cultural needs. Residence Life contributes to each student’s holistic living and learning environment, enhancing the student's overall health and wellness. Thereby allowing them to develop a compelling sense of social and civic responsibility for leadership and service in a dynamic, multicultural society.
 

Welcome to the JCSU Community! 

What are the steps? 

Housing is generally assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If a freshman's application is received and their deposit is paid before July 1st, housing is typically available.

The University reserves the right to assign or reassign spaces to best support the needs of individual students and/or the living units. Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) has partnered with StarRez, which is a housing software that supports multiple functions including reporting, room selection, and other key deliverables for residents.

Please pay Housing Payment of $150 here: Room Reservation Fee

Please proceed to Star Rez Home Page to complete the following, based on the applicable timeline:

 

Freshman and Transfer Students Timeline 

 

Step 1: The Freshman Housing Application opens on April 16th, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Proceed to Star Rez Home Page to pay the Room Reservation Fee and complete the Housing Application. (Note: Applicants under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian signature)

Step 2: All students will receive their housing assignment by May 15th, 2025.

Step 3: Move-In Dates:

Friday, August 15th – Sunday, August 17th , 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(Students must be financially cleared to move into the residence halls.)

 

Current Students Timeline 

 

Step 1: Priority Housing Application for current students opens on April 16th , 2025, at 9:00 a.m.  Proceed to Star Rez Home Page to pay the Room Reservation Fee and complete the Housing Application. 

Step 2: All students will receive their housing assignment by May 15th, 2025.

Step 3: Move-In Dates:

Saturday, August 16th – Sunday, August 17th , 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(Students must be financially cleared to move into the residence halls.)

 

Meal Plan Options 

 

All students living on campus are required to participate in the University’s Meal Plan. The University offers two meal plans for students living on campus. Freshmen are only eligible for Meal Plan 1.

Students assigned to Mosaic Village (JCSU’s off-campus housing complex) may choose from any of the three available meal plans. Only students living in Mosaic Village may choose to opt out of the meal plan.