Monroe, LA · Home of the Warhawks
University of Louisiana Monroe Freshman Dorms 2026
ULM operates under the University of Louisiana System's Parietal Rules: "All unmarried, full-time undergraduate students are required to live in on-campus residence halls as long as space is available" — a system-wide policy covering every class year, not just freshmen. Eligibility requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA (2.3+ gets priority). Eleven exemption categories exist, from 75 completed credit hours to residing with family in one of sixteen named parishes near Monroe. Fall 2026 move-in runs Friday, August 14 (returning students) and Saturday, August 15 (first-time freshmen and new students).
- Bed size
- Fixed XL twin frame, bunking prohibited
- Air conditioning
- Every hall
- Residence halls
- 3 verified
Pick your residence hall
Every University of Louisiana Monroe residence hall below has verified bed dimensions, AC status, and a checklist sized to that exact room.
Madison Hall
- Bed
- Fixed XL twin frame, bunking prohibited
- Under-bed
- Bed risers under 9in permitted; no bunk
- AC
- Yes
Ouachita Hall
- Bed
- Fixed XL twin frame, bunking prohibited
- Under-bed
- Bed risers under 9in permitted; no bunk
- AC
- Yes
Masur Hall
- Bed
- Fixed XL twin frame, bunking prohibited
- Under-bed
- Bed risers under 9in permitted; no bunk
- AC
- Yes
What to bring to University of Louisiana Monroedorms — and what’s already there
Every ULMfreshman hall includes the same base furnishings. Skip anything already in your room, pack what’s missing, and leave the banned items at home.
⚠ Bed bunking is strictly prohibited by the Fire Marshal campus-wide — nothing may be within 18 inches of the ceiling; bed risers under 9 inches are the only sanctioned alternative.
⚠ Fire alarm tampering, removal, or misuse carries disciplinary action and up to a $500 fine.
⚠ Propping an entrance/exit door: $100 first offense, escalating to $500 and possible dismissal from housing on a third offense.
⚠ A meal plan is mandatory for every on-campus resident.
⚠ "Freshman hall" is our own inference, not an ULM-stated designation — no ULM page labels Madison, Ouachita, or Masur as freshman-specific. The label reflects only that these are the traditional, cheapest, semi-private-bath dorm option.
⚠ Ouachita Hall residents may only entertain male guests in the lobby — male guests are barred from residential floors and individual rooms entirely.
✓ In every room
- Window/wall-unit air conditioning
- cable TV
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet
- community laundry
- computer labs
- vending
- 24/7 emergency maintenance
✗ Not provided
- Married/family housing (not offered — not required to live on campus)
- extension cords
- personal wireless routers
- TV wall mounts
- mini fridge/microwave (hall-dependent)
⊘ Prohibited
- Bed bunking (Fire Marshal rule
- 18in ceiling clearance)
- extension cords
- candles/incense
- halogen lamps
- space heaters
- weapons/BB guns/paintball markers
- alcohol (all ages
- all buildings)
- pets other than fish in a 10-gallon-or-less tank
- skateboards/hoverboards/scooters
Top things every ULM freshman needs
The essentials that aren’t in your room — our verified picks, each with a full comparison. Affiliate links; prices and availability shown on Amazon.
Twin XL sheet setDorm beds are extra-long — a standard twin sheet won't fit.
Mattress topperDorm mattresses are thin and firm — a topper is the biggest comfort upgrade.
Surge protectorRequired at most schools — plain extension cords are banned.
Shower caddyCommunal bathrooms — you carry everything to and from the shower.
Under-bed storage binsThe space under the bed is the only real storage a dorm gives you.
LED desk lampNot provided in most halls — you'll want your own light for late study nights.
Common questions about University of Louisiana Monroe dorms
- Am I required to live on campus at ULM?
- All unmarried, full-time undergraduates are required to live on campus as long as space is available — this applies to every classification, not just freshmen.
- Do ULM residence halls have private bathrooms?
- ULM does not have community bathrooms. Bathroom configurations vary by building and include suite-style, private, and semi-private options.
- Are overnight guests permitted?
- Yes. A $15 nightly fee applies, not to exceed three days per month. Guests must be 18 or older and of the same sex/gender.
Planning your move-in? See the full ULM packing guide →
More guides: Dorm move-in checklist · Best dorm fans (no AC) · Best shower caddy
Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup