Centenary Housing for Sussex Students

In partnership with Centenary University, Sussex offers students housing so they can enjoy a full campus experience and also see substantial cost savings starting their first two years at Sussex.

Living on the Centenary campus and attending classes at Sussex provides students with opportunities to develop lasting friendships, support their academic goals, foster personal growth, and create lifelong memories.  

Sussex students can participate in all the amenities available to Centenary students such as:

• Access to Centenary Residence Hall
• A dorm room on the Centenary campus
• Cafeteria and meal plan options
• Use of the Library and the Gym on both campuses
• Social programming offered on both campuses
• Shuttle service to campus

Pre-Housing Steps:

These steps must be completed before applying for housing at Centenary:

• Apply to Sussex, Declare a Major, and Register for Classes.
• Are your interested in houseing? Fill out the Interest Form
  
  
• Submit the following Financial Aid Forms:
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You MUST add our School Code 025688 on your form.
    
    • If a NJ Resident, follow the instructions from NJHESAA. You will receive the NJFAMS ‘To Do List’ in an email within 5-7 days after your FAFSA is processed.
    • If selected for verification, submit all requested verification documents to the SCCC Financial Aid Office and/or NJHESAA.
  • Complete all steps for a Federal Direct Student Loan.
    
    
• Submit SCCC Consent Waiver and FERPA forms.

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Steps to Secure Housing at Centenary University:

After you have completed all necessary steps above, please finish the following steps to apply for housing at Centenary University. 

1. Apply for Housing: Once you are registered for classes at Sussex and have finished your financial aid forms, you can apply to reside on the Centenary University Campus.
   
   
2. Housing Deposit: If you are accepted to reside at Centenary, you will receive a Centenary email address, password, and instructions for paying your housing deposit.
   
   
3. Mandatory Housing Orientation: You will receive a date for the Information Session after your deposit has been processed.
   
   
4. Medical Forms: You MUST complete ALL medical forms and upload them to the Centenary Heath portal before you can move on campus.
   
   
5. Move-in Date/Time: After approval from the Health & Wellness Center, you will receive an email from Centenary with a move-in date and time.
   
   
6. Housing Forms & Waivers: Upon move-in, you will meet with Centenary's ResLife to fill out your final housing forms before moving into the halls.
   
   
7. Move in! Meet with your RD and RA, then you will be permitted to move into your assigned space. Welcome to Centenary’s campus!

Housing Benefits at Centenary University:

Housing Contacts:

• Centenary University Residence Life: residencelife@centenaryuniversity.edu
• Austin Sullivan: asullivan@sussex.edu 
• SCCC Financial Aid: finaid@sussex.edu
• SCCC Bursar’s Office: bursar@sussex.edu