In suite co-ed housing affords FIU students the option to live on campus in a single or shared room suites or apartments with whomever they choose, regardless of biological sex, gender, or gender identity.
Selecting in suite co-ed housing for 2025-2026
All students are eligible to live in in-suite co-ed housing.
Rules for in suite co-ed housing
- Any student may request in-suite co-ed housing when completing a housing agreement.
- Students will not be automatically placed in a co-ed suite/apartment unless they have indicated on their agreement that they would be comfortable living in-suite co-ed housing.
- Students must be able to fill all spaces in the suite/apartment with other students who have requested in-suite co-ed housing during room selection.
- In-suite co-ed housing is the students’ decision and will never be forced upon an individual. Vacancies in suites and apartments will be handled on a case-by-case basis, to ensure that all parties are comfortable with the make-up of the space.
- FIU Housing encourages students to discuss this program with their parents/guardians before selecting in-suite co-ed housing. The housing agreement is a binding contract. Should your parent(s) disagree with your room selection, you will be bound to the contractual agreement and re-assigned to single gender suite or apartment.
- This program is not designed for use by romantic couples. Students in intimate relationships should not choose to live together in in suite co-ed housing.
- Requesting in-suite co-ed housing does not guarantee a specific room type or building, assignments are done based on availability.
Communities with in-suite co-ed designated rooms
Tamiami Hall, Parkview Hall, University Towers, University Apartments, Lakeview North, Lakeview South, Panther Hall, and Everglades Hall will each have suites/apartments designated for in-suite co-ed housing.
Requesting in-suite co-ed housing for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Step 1. Indicate on your agreement that you would like in-suite co-ed housing.
Step 2. Find other students who are interested by talking with your friends or by using our roommate matching program on the housing portal.
Step 3. Discuss room type preferences with your potential roommates. If you select a shared room with your roommates and one of them cancels their housing the room may be converted to a single gender room.
Step 4. Assign yourself and your roommates during the Online Room Selection Process by clicking on “In-suite Co-ed Rooms”