Housing and Dining

Doane's Crete campus is residential, meaning students are required to live on campus all four years unless they meet particular exception criteria that permit them to move off campus. Only the Office of Residential Life and Education can grant off-campus approval.

Unfortunately, no. During the summer Residence Halls are used for camps, conferences and summer housing.

To safeguard both you and the University's facilities, our Residential Life team conducts pre- and post-move Resident Room Condition Reports. You are required to review and confirm the condition of each item in your room on doane.erezlife.com, noting any discrepancies after move-in. Document existing conditions during move-in to avoid potential charges at the year's end. Changes to the checkout condition may result in charges to your student account. Your active participation ensures the security and upkeep of our shared living spaces. 

No. We urge each student to purchase some form of insurance, whether it be renter's insurance or a rider on their parent's homeowner's insurance. The University is not liable for theft, damage or loss of personal property from any part of the residence hall.

Frees, Smith and Sheldon (Traditional Living) are one price, Hansen and New Hall (Suite Style Living) are an additional cost.

Private rooms are double rooms that are purchased at a higher price for one person to reside in. Private rooms are rare and are only available if space permits. First-year and new students are typically unable to have private rooms.

While we strive to make the best matches possible, sometimes conflicts will arise. Residential Life views conflict as a healthy part of development. If roommate conflicts arise, the Residential Life team will assist with a mediation process to help parties involved find a solution that works for them.

The campus closes for Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Breaks. Requests for exceptions are reviewed for each break. The campus is open for Fall Break, but we do ask you to complete a registration form so we are aware of who will be sticking around.

Students can keep their belongings within their space for the duration of the school year.

Laundry is free for all on-campus students. Please make sure you bring your own laundry supplies. As per our laundry machine provider, we ask you, DO NOT use any form of pod detergent. These cause machines to get clogged and not work properly.

Just fish. Students are permitted to have one 10 gallon aquarium per room.

If you are a student in University Housing with a disability and wish to pursue permission to bring an emotional support animal to campus, please begin this process by contacting Gwendolyn Lopez  in the Office of Disability Services. Our Emotional Support Animal page has more information.

Residents who are 21 or older can apply to have an alcohol-tolerant room if everyone in that room is of age. Upon approval from the Director of Health & Wellness, alcohol-tolerant rooms may have beer and wine. Hard liquor is never permitted on campus.

Please contact your Community Director (CD) as soon as possible; they will have you complete the Lost Key Form on doane.erezlife.com.  A key reorder will need to take place for the safety of yourself and your items. Reorder charges will be charged to your student account.

A new Student ID can be printed off at the Doane Safety Office. Their office is located on the Lower Level of the Communications Building. Fees for reprints may apply.

Each student has their own mailbox located outside of the Service Bureau within Perry Campus Center.

How to Address Student Mail:

Student's Name

Doane University

1014 Boswell Ave.

Ste: (This will be your individual mailbox number)

Crete, NE 68333