Welcome to Collin College’s student housing where housing is available for all students who attend. We strive to meet the needs and entertainment of all college students and to make everyone feel welcomed and appreciated. 

Click here to view requirements and to apply for housing.  

Click here to view residence and meal plan pricing options. 

Click here to view amenities/housing features offered to on campus residents.

Click here to view maintenance/emergency services offered by Collin College.

Click here for any FAQ that you may have. 

Click here to view the gallery.

The student handbook that goes over all the details of student housing can be found here and kept with you at any time for offline reference. 

Application and requirements

Click here for student login to begin or continue your housing application.

There are some requirements to stay on campus:

• All residents must be enrolled in classes at Collin College to stay on campus.

• Residents must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for each semester in the Fall or Spring. For the Summer, residents must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per session.

• All residents must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA each semester to reside at Student Housing

• All residents must be at least 17 years of age or older

• All on-campus residents are required to purchase a meal plan with Collin College Cafeteria

Housing and meal plans

Application fee (non refundable) for both options is $50

Refundable security deposit for both options is $200

Payment:

• Full: Residents will pay the full semester charge for rent and meal plan before they move into Student Housing.  Prior to move-in, students may make Incremental online payments, but the full balance must be paid before move-in.

• Installment plan (For Fall and Spring terms only): Residents may initiate a 4-payment installment plan for rent and meal plan charges for the term.  The plan will be available online through CougarWeb, the CougarPay portal, the first month of the fall and spring terms and must be initiated prior to housing move-in. The plan initiation requires completion of a promissory note and payment of 25 percent of the rent and meal plan charges as well as a saved payment method for the three additional monthly installment of 25 percent each. Missed or late payments will be considered payment default.

• Financial Aid: Residents with sufficient financial aid authorized on their student account to fund registration charges as well as rent and meal plan charges may defer payment, pending the posting of the authorized financial aid to their student accounts.  Deferring payment pending financial aid awards is authorization for Collin to use the financial aid as payment for rent, meal plans, and other related housing charges prior to any remaining credit being issued as a refund to the student.

Meal plan 

Summer 2023

• Summer #1: $330

• Full Summer #1: $1,660

Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

• Meal plan #1: $1,500

• Meal plan #2: $2,000

Cafeteria Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday
Breakfast: 7:30AM - 10:00AM
Lunch: 10:30AM - 2:00PM
Dinner: 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Starbucks: 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Friday
Breakfast: 7:30AM -10:00AM
Lunch: 10:30AM - 2:00PM
Starbucks: 7:30AM - 1:00PM

Saturday & Sunday
Brunch: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Starbucks: 9:00AM - 2:00PM (Not Open On Sunday)

Amenities

Appliances and features:

• WiFi In Each Unit

• Meal Plans for Campus

• Study room and lounges

• Bicycle racks

• On-site maintenance staff

• Mailbox stations

• 24-hour campus police patrol

• 24-hour lockout service

• Emergency call stations

• Refrigerator/freezer with ice maker

• Garbage disposal

• Microwave

• Mini blinds

• Laundry Room

• Central heat/air conditioning

• Vinyl floors

• All utilities provided at no additional cost

Residence Life

• Swimming pool

• Tennis Courts

• Sand volleyball court

• Pool table

• Arcade games

• Air hockey

• Basketball Goal

• Outdoor grills

• Picnic area

• Academic Enrichment Program

• Intramurals

Maintenance and emergencies

Room Maintenance

• Any issues in your room that need to be addressed? Click here

Community Report Form

• There are times where residents will recognize an issue before the housing staff. To help both sides we have created our Community Report Form. Residents can anonymously report things that they see around the property that management may not be aware of. Click here to send a report

Overnight Guest Request Form

• To make the process easier for our residents we have created an online Overnight Guest Request form that they can fill out right from their mobile device. This form will need to be completed by the resident requesting to have an overnight guest and then their room roommates, if any, will be automatically emailed for their approval as well. Click here to fill out a form

Housing Probation Request Form

• If you are requesting to be put on Student Housing Probation for your GPA not meeting the minimum requirement then you will need to fill out this form.

Incoming Student Appeal Form

• If you are requesting to be admitted into Student Housing because your incoming GPA is too low you will need to fill out this form.

Current Resident Housing Appeal Form

• This form is for any current resident that wishes to appeal a decision made by the Student Housing Department. Click here to fill out a form.

Emergencies:

No Heat

• This is only an emergency in extreme cold weather and when the heater is not working due to a mechanical malfunction.

No Electricity 

• Electrical outage may be considered an emergency ONLY if there is no electricity throughout the unit apartment.

• Blown fuses or partial outages are not considered after-hours emergencies. If a wall switch or outlet begins to smoke or smell like it is burning, turn off the switch or unplug items from the outlet, and turn off the circuit breaker or remove the fuse, then report the problem during normal business hours or through the work order system.

Gas Leaks

• Please contact us immediately if you suspect a gas leak or smell gas. Natural gas has a distinctive odor of rotten eggs. Sparks from phones, even cell phones, can ignite gas.

• Flooding: Call immediately if there is any risk of damage and you cannot contain the leak. Turn off the water valve in the back of the toilet until maintenance arrives. Please contact other residents who may be affected by the leak.

Fire

• Call 911 first! Then call us.

Not Emergencies:

No Hot Water

• This may only be an emergency if there has been no hot water for several days. 

Clogged or Backed up Toilet 

• This may only be considered an emergency if there is only one toilet in the unit and every effort has been made to clear the stoppage. Otherwise, turn off the valve behind the toilet and shut the lid.

Noise Complaints or Security Issues

• Please contact the police. If the problem is not serious enough to involve the police, make us aware and we can address the issue.

How to Contact Us

• Call the office at 972-881-5151 (afterhours emergencies when the office is closed) 

• This will put you in contact with our afterhours emergency service. Our answering service will contact us for the emergency itself.

• Calls for non-emergencies e.g. AC issues where temperature is not above 80 degrees outside, clogged toilets or drains, or anything else that can be handled during normal business hours will not be handled after hours.

For the best response, please provide:

• Name

• Address

• Unit number

• Phone number

• A description of the problem.

• Once you have contacted the emergency service, you must remain at your apartment so the maintenance technician can reach you by phone.

Room Entry and Search

Collin College recognizes residents’ desires for privacy, particularly in the context of their group living situation, and will do all it can to protect and guarantee their privacy. However, Collin College through a Student Housing staff member, reserves the right to enter a resident’s room/apartment at any time for the following purposes:

• To determine compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.

• To provide cleaning, maintenance work, and/or pest control.

• To conduct an inventory of Collin College property.

• To silence unattended loud alarms or music.

• If there is an indication of imminent danger to life, health, and/or property.

• If there is a reasonable cause to believe that a violation of Collin College or housing regulations is occurring.

• To search for missing Collin College property.

A room search by a designated Student Housing staff member is possible but rare. For such a search to take place, the conditions for room entry must exist. Permission for a room search is determined by the Director of Student Housing level and above. Items that violate Collin College or housing regulations will be confiscated. A room search by law enforcement officials must be accomplished through the use of a valid search warrant or with the explicit consent of the resident.

Meet the Housing Staff

Colby Walker

Manager of Student Housing

cwalker@collin.edu

Mark Summers

Residence Life Coordinator

msummers@collin.edu

Marieo Stewart

Residence Life Coordinator

marieostewart@collin.edu

FAQ

What housing options are available?

• Collin College Student Housing provides housing on an individual contracted basis. We offer housing options based on one bed per student, and we do not allow a student to reserve more than one bedroom. If a student wishes to live alone, a student may select from the available efficiency unit options on campus. Click here for more detail on housing plans and pricing.

What do you have to have to apply and stay on campus?

• To live here at Student Housing, there are a couple of requirements:

• All residents must be enrolled in classes at Collin College with at least 12 credit hours each semester before applying

• Summer residents will need to be enrolled in 6 credit hours

• All residents must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA each semester to reside at Student Housing

• All residents must be at least 17 years of age or older

• All on-campus residents are required to purchase a meal plan with the Collin College Cafeteria

*Students who are part of an academic cohort and a prescribed academic plan of less than 12 hours per semester can appeal to live in housing with a written academic plan confirmation from the registrar and/or dean/associate dean of their department. Appeals in the form of a situation explanation can be sent to studenthousing@collin.edu. *

What Meal Plans are available for resident dining options?

• Students may choose to purchase one of a variety of optional meal plans. Click here for details.

Will Gender Inclusive Housing be available?

• Collin Student Housing welcomes students of all gender identities and expressions and is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive community for all residents.

• It is our goal to provide an affirming and non-discriminatory housing educational experience.

Will be spouse and/or child be able to stay with me?

• Unfortunately, Student Housing does not offer family housing at this time.

What furniture is provided in the unit?

• The following items are provided in every unit:

  • Living Room

    • Sofa

    • Single Chair

    • End Table

    • Entertainment Stand

  • Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    • Microwave

  • Bedroom

    • XL Twin Bed

    • Chest Drawers

    • Spring Mattress