Residential Life & Housing related questions

Residents must be a TJC student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours during the Fall and/or the Spring semester (3 hours during a summer School session).

All Housing charges must be paid in full, or arrangements to pay must be completed before moving in. Payments can be made through the TJC Cashier’s Office located on the first floor of the White Administrative Service Center (WASC). There are four ways to pay the Housing charges:

  • Scholarships and Performance Grants.
  • Out of Pocket or Private Pay – the complete amount paid before move-in.
  • Payment Plan – established with Business Services.
  • Financial Aid – provide Housing with a copy of the Financial Aid award letter

A new resident must achieve at least a 1.5 grade point average (GPA) after the first semester in order to return to housing for the consecutive semester. At the end of two consecutive semesters, residents must achieve an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 to be eligible to live in a Residence Hall the following semester. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 must be maintained every additional semester to continue to be eligible for housing.

For more information, visit our Housing webpage.

Generally, TJC students are not required to live on campus, although select athletic teams and student organizations (Apache Belles, etc.) do have this requirement.

No, we do not provide family housing.

All the rooms are double occupancy rooms either sharing a bath with the adjoining room or a private bath. All halls are coed and are divided by floors or by wings on a floor. None of our halls have coed rooms. You can find out more information by visiting our Residence Halls page.

According to the Residential Life Handbook, other TJC students of either gender, with a valid TJC ID card, may visit an individual resident in a hall. During visitation hours the guest must sign in and out. No overnight guests of either gender is allowed.

All the residence halls offer 100% Wi-Fi service throughout the building. There are no Ethernet ports in any of the resident rooms.

No, it does not. Only applicants who have a complete housing application file and are registered for at least 12 class hours are able to be considered for placement:

  • For an application to qualify as a complete file, the application must be in Approved status. Residential Life and Housing can only approve an application if the applicant completed a background check with a clear result. The only exception to this is international students (who are confirmed by Admissions to be international). International students are already considered to have a cleared background that has been verified through the Visa process.
  • Before we seek an open room to assign a student to, we must also confirm with the registrar’s office that the student is registered for enough class hours to count as full time.
  • Eligible applicants are placed based on the date the housing application file is approved. For the fall semester, those who apply after the March 1st priority placement deadline with a completed application file will be automatically put on a waiting list.

We cannot guarantee a room assignment to any applicant. Not only does it depend on the student’s eligibility, it also depends on room availability. The earlier a student submits their housing application, the better their chances of being assigned into a room before we reach full capacity.

You may send mail and packages to students living in our residence halls using the following format:

Student’s First Name and Last Name
Residence Hall Name, Room#
1415 South Baxter Avenue
Tyler, Texas 75701

If you have not been accepted to TJC, or have not attended TJC in the past, you do not have an A-Number, or student ID number. You will need to apply and be accepted before you will receive an A#.

If you have been accepted to TJC, or have attended TJC, you do have an A-Number. There are several places where you can find your A#:

  • If you have recently received an acceptance letter, your A-Number will be on that acceptance letter.
  • If you have a student ID, your A# is on your student ID (note: if your ID says “Apache ID”, and the number starts with a ‘9’, the ‘9’ is not part of your A-Number. For example, if your ID says “912345678”, your A-Number is actually “A12345678”)
  • You may also contact or visit the Admission’s office on the first floor of WASC, or by phone at 903-510-2200. You must be able to provide a form of identification to receive your A-Number.

Apache Enrollment Center

The AEC helps with all admissions, business services, cashier, financial aid, and registration questions.

The AEC is located on the first floor of the White Administrative Services Center (WASC).

There are 4 ways to pay the Housing charges:

  • Scholarships and performance grants – Contact the scholarship office
  • Out of pocket or private pay – the complete amount must be paid before move-in
  • Payment plan – established through the Business Services office
  • Financial Aid – provide Housing with a copy of the Financial Aid award letter. Award Estimates are not accepted. If awarded Financial Aid, whatever aid remains after your tuition, fees and books are paid for would pay towards your housing and meal plan charges. If there is a remaining balance, you are responsible for paying this balance through one of the above options.

You can find out the status of your Housing Application by logging into the TJC Housing Portal.  Once logged into the portal, you can see the status of any application you have started by navigating to the menu in the upper-left corner and choosing Housing Application.

Students should check their TJC Apache Access on a regular basis for information regarding a room assignment. If you have been assigned to a room, the assignment information will be available on the Home screen of your Residence Portal. When assignments are completed, the charges appear on your Apache Access account.  Once assignments are completed after Priority Placement ends, a package of information is mailed to the home address on file with the Residential Life and Housing office. Late placements will be sent an email and/or called.

Tyler Junior College takes a very proactive approach to safety/security.

  • The exterior doors to the residence halls are locked 24/7
  • All residence halls on campus are routinely patrolled by Campus Police 24-hours a day
  • Campus Police offers evening/night escort services
  • Video surveillance cameras in public areas, residence halls and across campus.

Residents must maintain full-time student status – enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours of study per semester. Of the 12 semester credit hours, 6 semester credit hours must be college level course work.


No, the $130 application fee is non-refundable. Every housing application that requires an application fee will state in the application instructions that this fee is non-refundable so that all applicants are made aware of this prior to paying for and submitting the application.


Yes, Service or Emotional Support animals can live in the halls if approved. Contact the TJC Disability Services Office by calling 903-510-2878 for complete information.


Items to bring:

  • Bed linens (pillow, sheets, bedspread)
  • Bath linens (towels, bath mat)
  • Shower curtain and rings
  • Command hooks or poster putty
  • Small area rug
  • Power strip (surge protector)
  • Small trash can and desk lamp
  • Small refrigerator
  • Computer, television, DVD player, radio/stereo, and HEADPHONES
  • Laundry basket or bag
  • Hangers
  • Cleaning supplies/trash bags
  • Coffee pot, blender

Items to leave at home:

  • Fireworks and explosives
  • Pets of all kinds
  • Candles/incense burners – no open flames
  • Microwave ovens, hot pots, crockpots, instant pots, air fryers, rice cookers, toasters/toaster ovens, hot plates, electric skillets
  • Extension cords – power strips are OK
  • Weightlifting equipment
  • Drugs and drug paraphernalia
  • Alcohol and alcohol containers
  • Weapons – unless authorized by campus carry policy

The housing application is only available online in the TJC Housing Portal. In your Apache Access Student Home page, you can also find the link in Menu > Student > Campus Life > Apply for Housing. To access the housing portal, log in with the same username (your A#) and password that you use for Apache Access. From the menu (top-left corner) click on Housing Application. Choose the term you want to apply for. If you need assistance, call us at 903-510-2345 or email us at housing@tjc.edu.

Each housing application will include application instructions that will provide essential information. Please make sure you read the instructions completely before paying the application fee and submitting the application.

The non-refundable $130 application fee must be paid online in the application. Once paid, the Background Check step will become available. Make sure to click on the link provided in this section. It will take you to an external website containing the online background check form. Your application file will remain incomplete without submitting a background check. Incomplete applications will not be approved and cannot be considered for room placement.

It normally takes 2-7 business days for the background check to complete. We review completed background checks each Wednesday. If the background check report is clear (no misdemeanors or felonies on record) your application can be approved.

An approved application does not guarantee a room assignment.  You can apply for housing and your application can be approved before you enroll for classes. However, to be considered for room placement, you must be enrolled in at least 12 class hours for the Spring 2024 semester. We cannot assign you into an on-campus room for the Spring semester if you are not already enrolled in 12 or more class hours. If you have not already registered for your classes at the time you submit your housing application, it is recommended that you make this one of your next steps. If you have no (or low) class hours when we reach the placement phase for your application file, your application will be bypassed.

We have 8 on-campus housing options available for students. Crossroads Hall, Holley Hall, Ornelas Hall complex, and Vaughn Hall are available for Non-Affiliated students. Bateman Hall has both unaffiliated and affiliated rooms. Hudnall Hall, Sledge Hall, and Claridge Hall are only for Affiliated Students.


Hall > Room > Platinum Meal Plan > Gold Meal Plan > Silver Meal Plan

Crossroads > $2,970 > $1,900 > $1,800 > $1,650

Ornelas Hall Complex > $2,970 > $1,900 > $1,800 > $1,650

Bateman Hall > $1,600 > $1,900 > $1,800 > $1,650

Vaughn Hall > $1,600 > $1,900 > $1,800 > $1,650

Holley Hall > $1,600 > $1,900 > $1,800 > $1,650

 

Affiliated Students Only

Hall > Room > Platinum Meal Plan > Gold Meal Plan > Silver Meal Plan

Hundall Hall > $1,600 > $1,900 > $1,800 > $1,650

Sledge Hall > $1,600 > $1,900 > $1,800 > $1,650

Claridge Hall > $1,600 > $1,900 > $1,800 > $1,650

All Students living on campus are required to have a meal plan. There are three options for the meal plan: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. More information on each option can be found on the TJC Dining webpage.


Every student staying on campus is required to do a background check. (The only exception to this is international students who are confirmed on the international roster from Admissions, as these students are cleared through their Visa.)

The link for the online background check form is available in the Background Check step of the housing application. This section will appear once the application fee has been paid. Clicking on the link in the description will take you to an external website. We cannot approve any application without a clear background check (or Visa if international).

Criminal History Guidelines and Standards 2024-25
  • In Spring, if a current resident chooses their room for the next academic year when the Room Renewal process (also known as “re-contracting”) is available, the resident will not have to pay the application fee and will not be required to complete another background check.
  • Current residents who miss the deadline for Room Renewal, as well as returning residents who take a Semester break, must pay the application fee and submit another background check if they apply for housing for the next academic year.

Cancelling your housing assignment could result in a $300-$600 cancellation fee. Your housing contract is for the full academic year. All cancellation requests must be sent in writing from the student’s TJC email address to housing@tjc.edu.

In assigned rooms, each resident will be provided one each of the following:

  • Twin bed frame
  • Twin XL mattress (bare)
  • Dresser
  • Desk
  • Chair

Yes, you may bring additional furniture, but all TJC furniture must stay in the room and not leave the room. No provided items may be broken down or stored elsewhere on campus. You are responsible for any damage to the furniture provided.

Residents are not allowed to bring their own mattresses.


All TJC Student’s living on campus will have unlimited access to laundry on campus in their residence halls.


Residents are strongly encouraged to purchase insurance plans to cover potential losses or liability for their belongings while living on campus.


In general, private rooms are not available unless a student is approved by the TJC Disability Services Office for a private room. Even with approval, it is contingent on the space being available. 

At the beginning of each semester all the rooms, which are designed as 2-person rooms, are full. However, during the semester single rooms sometimes become available when a resident moves out. There would be an additional charge for a private room. As found in the 2024-2025 TJC Residential Contract: 

For students living in a private room there will be an additional fee of $1,485 per semester for Crossroads and Ornelas Halls and $800 for Bateman, Claridge, Holley, Hudnall, Sledge, and Vaughn Halls.

In the application process, roommate selection is only available for Fall applicants who are approved by priority placement deadline. Applicants who are approved by March 7th will be part of the priority placement group and will be able to access the Room Selection process when it begins, starting March 10th.  Priority applicants will receive an email soon before March 10th that will inform them of their assigned start date and time for the Room Selection portal.

Residents who have already been assigned a room will need to submit the online Room Change Request Form to request a roommate.  Prior to submission, make sure to read the entirety of the TJC Housing Room Change and Roommate Request Policy included in the form. All fields in the form are required – incomplete forms will not be considered. 

Keep in mind that submitting a roommate request form is not a guarantee that the request will be granted.

Roommate Request Form

The Room Change Request Form is available online for residents who would like to move to another room or residence hall. Prior to submission, make sure to read the entirety of the TJC Housing Room Change and Roommate Request Policy included in the form. All fields in the form are required – incomplete forms will not be considered.  

Keep in mind that submitting a change request form is not a guarantee that the request will be granted.

Room Change Request Form

During the academic year, residents do not have to move their belongings out of their room during campus breaks. Depending on the length of the campus break, there might be special instructions for the resident to follow. Such as, before leaving campus for the long winter break between Fall and Spring semesters, residents will be required to:

  • Empty out food and turn off mini fridges
  • Remove all belongings out of the bathroom so that the cleaning company can deep clean all bathrooms

Information will be communicated to residents in advance of campus breaks.

Carriers do not make deliveries directly to the residence halls. Items are either delivered directly to the Residential Life and Housing office or to the TJC Distribution Center and then brough to the RLH office by campus staff. Residents are NOT allowed to pick up their own packages at the distribution center. All residents must claim their packages at the RLH office upon showing the front desk staff their photo ID and signing the package log.

Residents will receive a notification to their TJC email address from housing@tjc.edu when they have a package ready for pick up at the RLH office. Letter mail will be brought to residence halls by the hall directors and delivered to residents by hall staff.

 For more information, see the Residential Life and Housing handbook.