Our goal is to ensure that our residents succeed and have the best experience possible. To us, that means fusing together living and learning. We do that by integrating the residence life experience and the educational process. The benefits of residing on campus are abundant, and research even shows that students who live on campus have a more productive and ultimately more satisfying college experience. That’s why, at HCU, you’ll find a campus that’s also a thriving community—one that fosters collaboration, friendship and spiritual development.
Welcome to Residence Life at HCU
HCU Residence Halls
Freshman Village
Freshman Residence Halls
Cost: $3,630 Per Semester*
Living on campus is one of the best ways to get connected during your first year of college. For HCU freshmen, housing is available in Freshman Village which is comprised of the Reuben L. Philips Residence College for Men, the Rebecca Bates Philips Residence College for Women, and the Mest Wing Residence for Women.
Freshman Village Rates & Floor Plans
Hodo Residence College
Upperclassmen Residence Hall
Cost: $3,630-$4,890 Per Semester*
The Sadie & Doug Hodo Residence College is designed specifically for today’s student and can be your home from your sophomore year through graduation. The Hodo Residence College is a co-ed building with separate wings for men and women and six story views that allow you to capture a great view of the surrounding campus.
Hodo Residence Rates & Floor Plans
Husky Village
Upperclassmen Apartments
Cost: $4,150-$5,150 Per Semester*
Husky Village is HCU’s apartment community for upperclassmen. Experience the independence of apartment living and the convenience of being on campus. With just a short walk to class, the library, and the student center–at Husky Village, you get the best of both worlds.
Husky Village Rates & Floor Plans
New Spaces. New Possibilities.
University Place
Meet the newest addition to HCU's residential community! University Place offers apartment-style living designed for students who want the best of both worlds: the convenience of campus and the comfort of a real home.
*This listed cost reflects 2026-2027 housing rates and does not include the cost of a meal plan. Learn more about meal plans online.
HCU Housing Process
Students must be admitted to HCU and must submit their enrollment deposit before beginning the housing process. Read more on our Frequently Asked Questions About Housing.
Step 1: Submit your Enrollment Deposit
In order to apply for housing, you must be an admitted student and have an enrollment deposit on file. You can submit your enrollment deposit online by visiting HC.edu/Deposit.
Step 2: Apply through Symplicity
Once your enrollment deposit has been processed, you will receive a follow-up email with instructions for how to access HCU’s housing system called Symplicity. You will be required to submit a $150 Reservation Fee before submitting your application. This fee will be released back to your student account after confirmation of move in. Applications cancelled after May 1 will forfeit the reservation fee refund.
Quick Links
Student conduct policies, reporting, and resolution are handled by the Department of Student Conduct.
The HCU Residence Life Office has partnered with an outside vendor, a company that provides bed loft kits for residential rooms. IN-CO Dorm Bed Lofts is the only allowed and approved loft that can be used at Houston Christian University. To get more information about this company and how you can get your bed lofted, visit dormbedlofts.com
Take a Virtual Tour
You can also take a look at the HCU campus map to see where our residence halls (highlighted in orange) are located in relation to other buildings and classroom spaces.
HCU Residence Life Staff
Josh Bostanic
Director of Student and Residence Life
Lauren Lounsbury
Associate Director of Residence Life
Favour Ubadinobi
Area Coordinator | Hodo Residence College
Jacob Elliott
Area Coordinator | Husky Village
Tim Smith
Area Coordinator | MRC
Molly Wood
Area Coordinator | WRC/Mest
Jonathan Wood
Housing Coordinator