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Use this page to compare housing options and understand applications, assignments and move-in planning.
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| Situation | Start here |
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| Choosing between a residence hall and an apartment | Residence hall vs. apartment |
| Application, assignment, bed selection, waitlist or move-in appointment | Housing Operations |
| Contract, cancellation, room change, guest issue or conflict | Open Contracts, Changes, Guests & Conflicts |
| Setting expectations with a roommate | Open Roommates |
| Compare | Residence hall (dorm) | Apartment |
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| Typical layout | Bedroom or suite connected to shared living-area facilities | Bedrooms connected to a living room, full kitchen and bathroom |
| Kitchen | Generally no full kitchen inside the room or suite | Full kitchen inside the apartment |
| Common space | More community space shared with the floor or building | Private shared living room for the apartment residents |
| Laundry | Usually shared on the floor or within the building | Varies by building; check the assigned apartment |
| Daily responsibility | Less household space to manage | More cleaning, cooking and shared-household coordination |
| Often best for | Students who want a simpler setup and stronger built-in community | Students who want a kitchen, living room and more independent routines |
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GCU provides the actual floor-plan diagrams on each official building page. Open a building below to view its GCU diagram, occupancy options, approximate room dimensions and included furniture.
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Use GCU's diagram for the specific building and occupancy type you are considering. Floor plans, room counts, bathrooms and dimensions vary by building.
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Your assignment, contract and building rules control. Compare kitchen access, meal-plan minimums, cleaning responsibilities, distance and roommate count before choosing.
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