Policy Author:
Student Affairs
Responsible Office – Department:
Student Affairs
Effective Date of Policy:
June 25, 2026
Policy Narrative
Gender-Inclusive Housing (GIH) permits returning students of any gender-identity to choose to live together in returning student areas in separate bedrooms. The University will only assign students of differing gender-identities within upperclassmen housing if a student confirms openness to gender-inclusive housing in their housing application and/or via email. Students placed in GIH housing complete a “Gender-Inclusive Housing” addendum prior to the start of the academic year.
Groups of 4 are encouraged to apply for Gender-Inclusive Housing during Housing Selection. Should a vacancy occur within the apartment/suite before and/or during the academic year, the Office of Housing & Residence Life reserves the right to fill the vacancy, and/or re-locate individuals based on housing needs.
Gender-Inclusive Housing is not intended for students wishing to live with a significant other/partner. Students choosing to live with a significant other/partner in GIH should consider the effect in shared living settings regarding communication, roommates, the building community, and other factors.
Students may contact residence.life@daemen.edu regarding Gender-Inclusive Housing specific questions.
Purpose of Policy
To create and maintain an equitable environment where students have the optimal opportunity to succeed academically, personally, and professionally and where any and all Daemen University Community members feel safe, valued, and respected.
This policy’s virtual location is in the Residential Living Policies section (Section 4) of the Student Handbook – https://www.daemen.edu/student-life/student-affairs/student-handbook/section-4-residential-living-policies.