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Summer Housing and Employment

Summer Housing

Summer housing at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is a limited offering reserved for students who meet one or more of the following criteria: 

  • Are employed by Eastern Mennonite University 
  • Are enrolled in summer courses 
  • Are an international student who can’t return home

Confirmation of summer housing is subject to the completion of the following steps:

  • Submission of the Summer Housing Form. 
  • Payment of a $100 summer housing deposit to the Business Office.
  • Signed contract. 

The deposit is refundable and will be credited to your student account by September 1 under the following conditions:

  • Return of your key to an EMU Housing staff member
  • Ensuring your living space is left in a clean condition with no damage exceeding normal wear (as determined by EMU Housing staff)

Room assignments will be allocated by EMU staff. While roommate requests can be submitted on the Summer Housing Form, please note that they are accepted on a best-effort basis and cannot be guaranteed.

All students residing on campus during the summer are required to abide by EMU policies and procedures. Failure to abide by these policies may lead to fines or loss of summer housing eligibility.

All students residing on campus during the summer will be under the supervision of a summer Community Advisor (CA). This CA will be chosen by Conferences & Events and shares the same general responsibilities and powers as a school-year CA.

Continued summer housing eligibility is contingent upon maintaining employment with EMU (minimum of 30 hours per week) and/or enrollment in EMU summer courses without any policy violations.

Cost:  Cost for summer housing includes:

- $20/day rate for students who are taking classes or working at EMU this summer 

- $10/day for international students who are remaining on campus

- $25/day for any other reason outside of those listed above

Housing Request Form will be available beginning Early March and MUST BE completed by April 17, 2026 for guaranteed housing. 

Summer Employment 

Harrisonburg Campus:

Click here to apply for a summer student employment.

  • Students must complete the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for the Federal Work-Study. Once the FAFSA has been submitted please schedule an appointment with the financial aid office to discuss federal work-study eligibility. 

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Federal Work-Study is a federally funded financial aid program.

EMU Work Program (WP)

Students not eligible for Federal Work-Study may be eligible to work on campus under EMU Work Program.

  • EMU Work Program status can be found in the budgets and awards section on my.emu.edu under the Financial Aid tab.
  • For questions regarding EMU Work Program please contact the Financial Aid office. They can be reached by phone at 540.432.4137 during office hours or by e-mail at finaid@emu.edu.
  • International students should apply for Work Program positions. There are some restrictions on international students’ ability to work in the United States.  International students with an F-1 Visa may only work on campus and are limited to working no more than a total of 20 hours per week while classes are in session. There are no exceptions per the Department of Homeland Security while classes are in session for students with an F-1 Visa. For questions regarding F-1 Visa requirements, please contact International Student Services. 

Campus Employment (CE)

Students not eligible for Federal Work-Study/EMU Work Program or looking for a second position on campus can apply for Campus Employment positions.