Campus Housing
On-Campus Housing
Drew University provides a limited amount of housing for graduate and theological students in four different facilities; Green Villa suites, Loantaka Houses, Tipple Hall and Wendel Hall. Because housing is limited, it is not guaranteed. Housing is available for both single and married students. The University will make every effort to satisfy the needs of each applicant within our policies but reserves the right to make final decisions regarding housing assignments. Do not plan to arrive on campus without a confirmed housing assignment!
How to Apply
Housing is available for:
- Students who have officially accepted admission into the University;
- Students who have paid an enrollment deposit and housing deposit;
- Students who are full-time and degree-seeking. A minimum of nine (9) credits per semester or maintenance and matriculation are required to qualify a student as full-time for the academic year.
To apply for housing, a student needs to submit a completed Housing Application and a $250 housing deposit to the Housing Office. There is no deadline for the application, but those received by mid-May for the fall semester and mid-November for the spring semester have a better chance of receiving an assignment than later applicants. Applicants will be matched to units according to University policies and capacity guidelines.
Housing Assignments
Housing assignments are made in conjunction with the Dean's Office of the appropriate school. Such factors as scholarship, date the application is received, degree program, and availability of space are considered in assigning incoming students. Most housing decisions are made in June for the fall semester and in December for the spring semester. Most notifications are sent to students by July 15 for the fall semester and January 15 for the spring semester. If no housing is available by July 15 for the fall semester and January 15 for the spring semester, housing deposits will be returned to the students and applications withdrawn. If a student wishes to remain on the waiting list, he or she needs to re-submit an application and deposit after July 15.
Single Student Housing Units
Furnished rooms for single students are available for either 9 or 12 months of the year. Students staying over the summer are charged a weekly rate. Drew also offers commuter space (at a commuter rate) for a maximum of three nights a week in double rooms.
Bedrooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair for each student. Common areas have dining and lounge furniture. Telephone jacks for each student are installed in the bedrooms. Students must make individual arrangements for internet connection and telephone service (see "Telephones" section in Daniel’s Directory for details).
View the building descriptions.
Family Housing Units
Apartments are available for couples, families, and single students as available. All apartments are unfurnished. Housing is very limited for families of four or more people. All units are assigned based on family size and the University's policy on capacity limitations. Basic telephone service is provided through Drew University. Family housing is available for the full year.
Only spouses, partners or dependents under age 18 may live in University housing with a student. No more than two children may share a bedroom in a two- or three-bedroom housing unit. If two children sharing a bedroom are under the age of ten, then they may be of the opposite sex. If one child is over the age of ten, then he or she may only share a bedroom with another child of the same sex. Children who reach their tenth birthday before July 1 will be affected by this policy for the start of the academic year.
Off-Campus Housing
The Drew Housing Office does not maintain information on off-campus housing near Drew. If you would like assistance in locating housing off campus, the GDR admissions staff has assembled some information and links to assist you in your search.
Online Search Engines
We list this information only in order to provide a resource for your housing search, and do not endorse any information listed on these sites.
Madison-Area Apartment Buildings
- Madison Court Apartments: 46 Green Village Rd., Madison, NJ / (973) 377-0575 (.5 miles from campus)
- Ridgedale Gardens: 10 Ridgedale Ave., Madison, NJ / (973) 377-1532 (.5 miles from campus)
- Rosedale Manor: 171 Main St., Madison, NJ / (973) 377-1002 (1 mile from campus)
- Avalon at Florham Park: 1 Flroence Dr., Florham Park, NJ 07932 / (973) 410-9777 (3.5 miles from campus)
Student Life
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Drew's campus provides both tranquility and excitement. Its location in the New York metropolitan area offers almost unlimited intellectual, cultural, and social resources. But there is also much stimulation even nearer to home. Students of the Graduate Division of Religion are encouraged to participate fully in the broader life of the University. The Drew calendar annually includes nearly 400 events open to students and the public, including concerts, plays, films, athletic events, religious services, conferences, and lectures.
Graduate students are also encouraged to be active in the Graduate Student Association, which is chaired by an elected president and includes representation of each graduate area at Drew, including those of the Graduate Division of Religion.
The interdisciplinary character of the Graduate Division of Religion carries over into the life of the community. Students have common intellectual ground, and the intimacy of Drew fosters a convivial social life, which extends to members of the faculty. Major social occasions when GDR faculty and students gather include the Dean’s Reception and the GDR end-of-year party. Individual GDR areas additionally stage colloquia and formal social gatherings. Because so many GDR faculty and students live either on campus or close by, many occasions for shared meals and interaction happen on a less formal basis at faculty and student homes.
The Cyber Café in the Theological School serves as social space for both theological and GDR students, while Thompson Commons in the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies serves that function for all graduate students in the University.
Drew's athletic fields, tennis courts, and indoor recreational and athletic facilities are available for use by all students, faculty, administrators, and staff when the facilities are not otherwise scheduled. This includes the Simon Forum and Athletic Center with its eight-lane swimming pool, six-lane 200-meter indoor track, racquetball courts, free weight and weight-machine exercise rooms, dance studio, performance basketball court, four multi-sport indoor courts, synthetic-surfaced indoor practice area for field sports, and a forum seating 3,800 for special events. The center is the premier facility of its kind in northern New Jersey and complements Drew's outdoor stadium with its synthetic playing field and tennis center with eight lighted courts and spectators' gazebo. The campus itself and the Drew forest preserve are ideal places to jog or walk.
Religious Life
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Because the Drew community is religiously diverse, religious activities are frequent and varied to meet the needs and interests of the faiths represented on campus. The university chaplain, along with campus ministers and religious advisers, oversees a variety of worship experiences and encourage personal faith development.
Interfaith chapel services offer an opportunity to participate in worship celebrations that bring people of differing perspectives together. The Religious Life Council is an interfaith body that includes students, faculty, and campus ministers from several religious organizations. The council provides an opportunity for people to get to know each other and discuss common concerns.
The following worship, study, service, and fellowship opportunities are available through the chaplain's office: Hillel, the Catholic Student Association, the Spirituality and Social Justice Group, Habitat for Humanity, the Lutheran Campus Ministry, the Muslim Gathering, the Quaker Gathering, the Pan-African Spirituality Group, the Canterbury Club, the Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, and the Orthodox Christian Fellowship.
Guidance and oversight of religious life on campus is the responsibility of the Office of the University Chaplain. The chaplain seeks to educate through spiritual leadership, community service opportunities, and cooperative work with deans. The chaplain's office is located in the President's House annex.
Craig Chapel in the Theological School offers chapel services every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning of the academic term. Worship services, including the musical offerings of the Seminary Choir, reflect the multi-ethnic and international character of the Theological School faculty and student body. In addition, many other special worship services are held in Craig Chapel, ranging from Catholic Mass to liturgical drama and dance.
University Services
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Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
This center offers a variety of services free to all Drew students. Students with personal, social, academic, vocational, or other concerns may meet individually with a counselor or take advantage of several group programs offered by the center. Psychiatric consultation and referral to private and community resources are available. In addition, the center coordinates a reading and study skills program for undergraduates. Psychological and vocational referrals to off-campus specialists also are available through the center. The staff operates under a policy of strict confidentiality, adhering to the ethics of the American Psychological Association. The center is located in Sycamore Cottage.
The Writing Center
The ability to write effectively is important in today's communications-conscious world. Therefore, Drew maintains The Writing Center to give students in its three schools (College, Graduate, Theological) special assistance with writing problems and questions. Not only does its staff answer questions about grammar, but instructors and tutors also aid students in getting papers started, developing content, organizing ideas, and revising. The assistance is based primarily on one-to-one tutorial help, but the center offers some group workshops and maintains a resource library of writing manuals and computer software. The Writing Center is located in Rose Memorial Library.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Drew University is committed to assisting its non-native English-speaking members in the development of their English language proficiency. Reflecting that objective, the Department of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) serves the community as a language support service for students in all three schools. Its purpose is to coordinate testing and to provide instruction and activities that help students enhance their English language skills. The ESOL staff also provides individual assistance to students, by appointment, as requested or recommended, in language-related tasks. English language instruction is also available to non-native English-speaking spouses of students. The ESOL office is located in Sycamore Cottage.
International Student Services
The coordinator for International Student Services works with international students in the three schools of the University, assisting them with BCIS regulations and cultural adjustment issues. International students are required to participate in an orientation designed specifically for them. Other programs are offered throughout the academic year. The office is located in Brothers College 119.
