Wilf Residence Life

Residence Life provides a comfortable and safe environment for study, spiritual growth, relaxation, and fun.

Welcome to Yeshiva University Residence Life!

The housing application for the Spring 2025 Term is now open! To apply, log into the Yeshiva University Housing Portal with your YU username and password. For further questions or help with your application, email wilfreslife@yu.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

The Wilf Campus has three residence halls: Morgenstern Hall, Muss Hall, and Rubin Hall. Each has a unique atmosphere and set of amenities. Scroll through the sidebar to decide which residence hall is right for you.

Learn about our housing requirement and eligibility

Requirement

The university policy requires all new students to reside in university housing for their first 2 semesters on campus. This policy is designed to help the new students to engage with the YU community and the supportive resources on campus.

If after your first 2 semesters, you decide not to live in university housing, please exercise discretion when selecting your apartment and roommates. The university will not monitor or bear any responsibility for any non-university housing.

Eligibility

To qualify for university housing on the Wilf Campus, you must:

Be enrolled in one of the Jewish studies divisions and enrolled for at least 12 credits each semester in either Yeshiva College or Sy Syms School of Business.
Or be a full-time Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) student. Semicha students are eligible to live in University Housing until the conclusion of the four years of residency at RIETS. Summer semesters do not count against this requirement.
Agree to live in accordance with halachic [Jewish law] norms and Torah ideals and allow common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to govern your actions at all times.

Spring 2025 Application Schedule

Keep track of important dates and deadlines for the housing application, move in, and refunds for the Spring 2025 term.

View schedule and refund information

Housing Timeline:

November 18, 2024: Housing application open for the Spring 2025 term

December 16, 2024: Housing applications due

Any applications submitted after December 16, 2024 will be considered late.

December 19, 2024: Room selection for students to reserve Spring 2025 rooms

December 23, 2024: Last day for new students to cancel housing reservation and receive a 100% refund on housing charges

January 12, 2025: Move-in for Spring 2025 students

January 13-14, 2025: Orientation for new students

January 15, 2025: Spring 2025 classes begin

Move In

Before you arrive on campus, please make sure you have:

• Made your financial arrangements with the Office of Student Finance
• Uploaded your completed immunization form and copies of your immunization records via the YU application portal
• Sent an ID photo to yucardpix@yu.edu

You will be given your room assignment when you arrive on campus

How to obtain an ID

YU ID Card

Your YU ID Card is used to gain access to all YU buildings and YU shuttles, serves as your dining card for on and off campus purchases, and functions as your library card. Please email a photo of yourself to be used to prepare your ID in advance of your arrival using the following guidelines:

Picture should be a front facing picture of you alone and should be taken from the chest up.
No hats, bandanas or dark sunglasses.
The picture should be taken in front of a solid color background.
Smiling is encouraged.

Please send your JPEG formatted picture (most smartphones send JPEG) to yucardpix@yu.edu. Be sure to include your legal name, your YU ID number (800XXXXXX), and the school you are enrolled in (Stern College for Women, Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva College, or Katz School). When you arrive on campus, you will need to present a driver’s license or other photo identification to retrieve your ID.

Important Dates

Residence halls remain open throughout the academic year but are closed for Sukkot and Pesach. Below are important dates with the relevant Residence Life information.

Academic Year 24-25

Fall Move-In

Move-in for new students will take place on August 20th from 1pm - 8pm. Retuning students are welcome to move-in on Sunday, August 25th from 10am - 8pm.

Rosh Hashana