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RESIDENCE HALLS

Housing

At the University of Valley Forge (UVF), students can choose from a variety of on-campus housing options, including traditional residence halls and apartment-style living, fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere.

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Bongiorno Hall

Bongiorno Hall houses up to 139 female students in double and triple occupancy rooms with private baths, twin beds, a desk and chair for each student, and built-in wardrobes and shelves. This 30,000 square foot, air-conditioned residence hall provides spacious lounges, card-operated laundry, and prayer rooms for students to use.

With a spacious modern interior, a personal bathroom in each room, and a large co-ed lounge, this residence hall is great for those who are social and enjoy community.

Specs

Occupancy: 139 | Air Conditioning: Yes | Gender: Female | Handicap Accessible: Yes

 
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Beisel Hall

Beisel Hall is a men’s residence hall offering distinctive living environments on both floors. The ground floor suites house five to seven male students with large bathrooms and kitchenettes with a microwave and refrigerator. The upper floor rooms accommodate up to three persons, and rooms share jack-and-jill bathrooms. Each student is provided a twin bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe. Beisel Hall has card-operated laundry facilities located on the ground floor.

Offers freshmen and upperclassmen both suite and traditional style housing making it easy to have community with friends.

Specs

Occupancy: 83 | Air Conditioning: Yes | Gender: Male | Handicap Accessible: Yes

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Beuttler Hall

Beuttler Hall is a traditional men’s two-story residence hall comprised mainly of one, two, and three person rooms. Each room is furnished with desks, chairs, beds, closet space, and shares a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with the adjacent room. There are lounges, card-operated laundry, and a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator.

A nice housing blend of upperclassmen and new students and a great place for those that desire social community yet enjoy their own space.

Specs

Occupancy: 80 | Air Conditioning: Yes | Gender: Male | Handicap Accessible: No

 
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Shelton and Wells Hall

Shelton Hall and Wells Hall are traditional two-story residence halls that are connected by a first floor hallway. These twin halls are mainly one, two, and three person rooms. Each room provides a desk, chair, beds, and closet space, in addition to a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with the adjacent room. There are both co-ed lounges and gender-specific lounges as well as a kitchenette with card-operated laundry on each floor.

Adjoined halls allow freshmen and upperclassmen to experience great community and the large comfortable lounges encourage social time with friends.

Specs

Occupancy: 80 | Air Conditioning: Yes | Shelton Gender: Female | Wells Gender: Male | Handicap Accessible: No

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Priority Apartments

 

Cost and sizes vary by apartment

Valley Forge offers a variety of on-campus priority apartments that provide a more reserved and quiet atmosphere. They are designated solely for upperclassmen, family students, and students over the age of 24.

A place that feels just like home, offering various arrangements complete with a living room and full kitchen.

 

Additional Resources

What to know the price range of your preferred housing? Click here for the complete 2024-2025 tuition and fees (including housing) breakdown.

It is the policy of the University of Valley Forge to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with documented disabilities. The University will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations and regard to affording equal educational opportunities. Our campus is ADA-compliant with wheelchair access ramps and elevators available in most campus buildings. For questions about Housing Accommodations, contact the Housing Director at (housing@valleyforge.edu).

The University of Valley Forge (UVF) will not be responsible for damage to or loss of personal belongings, as a result of fire, wind, water, insects, rodents, vandalism, or theft. However, when damage or loss is reported, the University will take reasonable steps to attempt to resolve the problem. Students are encouraged to make sure personal belongings are covered by their parents’ homeowners policy or a renter’s insurance policy. The university encourages students residing off-campus to obtain homeowner’s or renter’s insurance to protect oneself against unforeseen circumstances.

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A homeschool transcript should include the following:   

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