Housing Information & Application

On Campus Housing

• All students with less than 20 years of age are required to live on campus
• Contracts - all housing contracts are binding for the year as long as the students are enrolled at Ferris.
• Most housing contracts require a choice of a meal plan. The cost of the meal plan varies depending on number of meals.

Ferris State University offers Residence Halls, Apartments, and Suites. Students can learn more about these options at the Housing and Residence Life website. 

On-campus residence halls: Each hall has single or double occupancy rooms, a kitchenette to cook food, laundry facilities, and a common area for relaxing. The room is furnished (bed, desk and dresser) and you will share a bathroom with at least one other person. Some residence halls close during American holidays like Thanksgiving and during the winter break, international students that need to stay during school breaks can choose Bond Hall, which does not close during breaks - please note, there is an additional charge for break housing.

On-campus East Campus Suites: The suites have either a 2 or 4-person options. Each suite is fully furnished including a kitchen, a living room, as well as a bedroom for each person. The laundry facilities as well as an activity lounge are in the building. East Campus Suites stay open during school breaks.

Apply for Ferris Housing through Ferris360. Find complete instructions here.

1. Log into Ferris360 account.
2. Go to Tools (View All)
3. Go to Housing and the MyHousing Portal
4. Select the Contracts and Applications Forms
5. Select a contract type 
6. Sign the Housing Contract 
7. Next, go to the Room Selection tab and Waiting List
8. In the comments, please note whether you want a single or a double (shared) room or if you prefer Bond Hall as an international student

Housing will reserve some rooms for international students. If you need assistance selecting or reserving a room after you have completed a contract. Please contact the Office of International Education by by emailing us at [email protected]. International Students will move into on-campus housing on the first day of International Orientation. Moving and shopping shuttles will be provided. Since you are moving in at this time, you do not need to sign up for a separate move-in date

Off Campus Housing

Big Rapids offers many private rental options. The contracts for off-campus apartments are usually valid for 12 months and require various amounts for a deposit in order to begin renting. Contact local rental agencies for more information on the application process. You can search for rental agencies and properties online.  Please read contracts/rental agreements carefully before you sign them. Not all rentals will be furnished. When apartment searching, please remember that Big Rapids does not have extensive public transportation available.