Residence Life

Resident Directors (RDs) are full-time employees who live in the residence halls. Resident Directors assist students, coordinate community events, manage the building operations, and supervise the Resident Assistants (RAs). RAs are trained upperclassmen who live on each wing and serve as a key part of the residence life team. In addition to being prepared to respond to emergencies and assist with student concerns, RAs are dedicated to building community, fostering meaningful relationships, and enhancing the overall residential experience for their peers. 

For new students, a one-time, non-refundable housing maintenance fee of $200 and a tuition deposit of $100 must be submitted before a residence hall and room assignment can be made. Once both payments are received, the Residence Life staff will begin the housing assignment process. While roommate requests are not guaranteed, Howard Payne University makes every effort to accommodate them whenever possible.

• $2500 Standard Double Room.
• A shared room occupied by two students, designed to foster community and connection. This men’s hall has community-style restrooms.
• Private Room Charge: Additional $1,000.
• A single-occupancy room designed for students seeking privacy while maintaining a shared living connection.
• Private rooms are assigned based on availability.

Taylor Hall

• $2350 Standard Double Room.
• A shared room occupied by two students, designed to foster community and connection. This men’s hall has community-style restrooms.
• Private Room Charge: Additional $1,000.
• A single-occupancy room designed for students seeking privacy while maintaining a shared living connection.
• Private rooms are assigned based on availability.

Newbury Place Apartments

• Each apartment features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, accommodating up to four residents (two residents per bedroom).
• The cost per bedroom is $5,600 per semester (July–December for fall, January–June for spring). All rates are based on the occupancy of the apartment.
• Utilities included: electricity, water, wireless internet, and cable.

     Occupancy options and costs:

• • 2 residents (1 per bedroom)
    Each resident pays $5,600 per semester
    $800 deposit per resident
  • 3 residents (1 private bedroom, 2 sharing the other)
    Private room: $5,600 per semester + $800 deposit
    Shared room: $2,800 per semester per resident + $400 deposit each
  • 4 residents (2 per bedroom)
    Each resident pays $2,800 per semester + $400 deposit
• Apartment application opening and closing deadlines are announced each semester. Residents approved for an apartment must submit the required deposit by the specified deadline to secure their placement.

All students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a resident meal plan. Students living in the apartments or off campus are not required to purchase a meal plan, but may purchase any of the options.

2025-2026 Options for Students in Residence Halls

• Meal Plan #1: Unlimited meals per week AND $100 in Jacket Bucks per semester and $125 in Stinger Bucks per semester – $2,995
• Meal Plan #2: 15 meals per week AND $150 in Jacket Bucks and $125 in Stinger Bucks per semester – $2,800
• Meal Plan #3: 12 meals per week AND $200 in Jacket Bucks and $125 in Stinger Bucks per semester – $2,725

2025-2026 Options for Students Living in Apartments, Duplexes, or Off-Campus

• Meal Plan #1: Unlimited meals per week AND $100 in Jacket Bucks per semester and $125 in Stinger Bucks per semester – $2,995
• Meal Plan #2: 15 meals per week AND $150 in Jacket Bucks and $125 in Stinger Bucks per semester – $2,800
• Meal Plan #3: 12 meals per week AND $200 in Jacket Bucks and $125 in Stinger Bucks per semester – $2,725
• Meal Plan #4: 5 meals per week AND $250 in Stinger Bucks – $1,295
• Meal Plan #5: 3 meals per week AND $150 in Stinger Bucks – $750
• Meal Plan #6: 2 meals per week AND $100 in Stinger Bucks – $500

Click here to view information from Sodexo, HPU’s dining services provider.

Click here to access the Student Dining Portal to check your balance or add money to your account.

Residence halls close for certain holidays and university breaks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break). Residents are responsible for securing off campus housing during these periods if they choose to remain in Brownwood.

Students and parents are strongly encouraged to purchase renter’s insurance or check on the transferability of coverage from their home owner’s insurance to cover the student’s personal belongings and safety. Precautions are taken to maintain adequate security in the residence halls; however, the University is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property or personal injury/safety in University housing by fire, water, theft, vandalism, or other causes. Rental insurance policies may vary from one company to another. The following link will direct you to a third-party entity which has conducted extensive research on home owner’s/renter’s insurance policies: http://www.reviews.com/homeowners-insurance/. The University does not officially endorse this service and is in no way affiliated with this third-party entity.

Each residence hall room is furnished with two twin beds, two dressers, two desks and two desk chairs. Each hall has a microwave oven, soft drink machine, snack machine, and a television in the common area. Each hall has a laundry room. Laundry is an amenity included in the cost of housing (no coins needed).

• Bedding: extra long twin sheets, comforter, blankets, pillows, mattress pad, etc. (The mattress dimensions are 36″ wide by 80″ long.)
• Towels
• Personal Care/Hygiene Items
• Hair Dryer/Electric Hair Stylers
• School Supplies
• Laundry Supplies
• Electronics
• Carpet/Rug
• Curtains (All curtains must hang on tension rods.)
• Small Fan
• Television
• Iron
• Small Refrigerator (maximum of 36″ tall)
• Blackout Shades
• Noise Canceling Machines or Headphones
• Surge Protectors or Multi-Plug Adapters
• Additional Lighting (lamps, led strip lights, etc…)

Please Do Not Bring:

• Microwaves and Cooking Appliances
• Coffee Makers (unless the burner is on the inside and/or it has an automatic shut off)
• Iced Tea Makers
• Space Heaters
• Cinderblocks
• Candles
• Foam/Sticky Adhesives, Nails, and Screws (3M brand “Command Strips” are allowed.)
• Loft Beds
• Pets (Only fish in bowls or small aquariums are allowed.)

Each apartment is furnished with a refrigerator, range, microwave, washer and dryer.

*Duplexes are reserved for Part-Time Graduate Employees only and do not have a microwave.

• Furniture (Furniture is not provided in the apartments and duplexes.)
• Bedding: sheets, comforter, blankets, pillows, mattress pad, etc.
• Towels
• Personal Care/Hygiene Items
• Hair Dryer/Electric Hair Stylers
• School Supplies
• Laundry Supplies
• Electronics
• Microwave
• Carpet/Rug
• Curtains (All curtains must hang on tension rods.)
• Television (one cable hookup per apartment/duplex)
• Small fan
• Iron

Wireless Internet access is available everywhere in all residential communities. Computers must have wireless networking cards. Instructions for accessing the wireless Internet are available on via HPU Gateway under Menu -> IT Services.

Each room is also wired for Internet access. This access is provided to students as part of their activity fee for educational purposes. An Ethernet hub or switch may be purchased to allow students in the same room to be on the Internet at the same time.