Jayhawker Towers Apartments · 800 residents
1603 West 15th Street • 785- 864-8305
Sample Floor Plans • Application (pdf)
Designed as an apartment complex for single non-traditional students, upperclass students, and transfer students with at least 30 credit hours, Jayhawker Towers is located near the Burge Union, Allen Field House, and the Anschutz Sports Pavilion.  Tower A is reserved for graduate students; Tower B is all-women; and, Towers C and D house both women and men.  In addition, the complex provides a service center, complex administrative office, and a landscaped seating area.

“The Towers” offers students continuous occupancy (summer contracts are available) and increased space, privacy, and independence while retaining the advantages of on-campus living such as location, staff, security, programs, and activities.  An active tenants’ association sponsors social events and provides input on community improvements. Tower B houses additional study space in a large Academic Resource Center equipped with computers and resource materials.

All apartments are two-bedroom and are shared by either two or four residents.  Apartments are cable-ready; carpeted and partially furnished with beds, desks, chairs, and window blinds.  Residents provide living/dining furniture and task lighting as desired.  A furniture rental option is available for Towers residents – contact KU Student Housing for details. A small kitchen is provided in each apartment – residents can also choose a KU Cuisine meal plan for an additional fee.

Stouffer Place Apartments (family housing)
1603 West 15th Street • 785-864-8305
Sample Floor Plans • Application (pdf)
Stouffer Place is a complex of 283 apartments in 25 units reserved for students with children (who live with them on a permanent basis) or students who are married.  One-, two-, or three-bedroom apartments are available.  On-site staff and family-friendly programs encourage a strong sense of community.  E-mail housing@ku.edu for questions about Stouffer Place and for information about furniture rental options for Stouffer Place residents.

Stouffer Place Apartments are conveniently located on the university campus at 19th and Iowa, just southwest of Allen Field House, with easy access to major trafficways and shopping centers. Traffic enters the complex from 19th Street, which runs south of the KU campus.

The complex consists of 25 two-story brick buildings on a terraced hillside. There are up to 12 apartments in each building. As a result of the Stouffer Place Renovation Program, new roofs have been completed on all buildings. Three building interiors have also been renovated (a total of 24 apartments), with more to come. These buildings have two- and three- bedroom apartments and are equipped with central air-conditioning. One of these buildings is handicap accessible. Availibility of the renovated apartments is extremely limited due to popularity.

Off-street parking lots are available for automobiles. (Parking permits are purchased from the Parking Department at 1501 Irving Hill Road.)

Apartments are equipped with a thermostatically-controlled gas furnace and water heater. Residents may install their own window air conditioners with prior approval from the Stouffer Place maintenance supervisor. All floors in the apartment are covered with linoleum tile. The bathroom has a tub with shower. Each apartment is provided with a full-sized refrigerator and a gas or electric stove. Washers, dryers or dishwashers may not be installed.

Waterbeds cannot be accommodated in any unit.

Stouffer Place residents are responsible for all utility bills including gas, electricity and water. Contact NTS (Network and Telecommunications Services) at 864-9300 for information about telephone service, internet access, and cable TV service options. Visit ResNet or ACS for more information.

A twenty-four-hour laundry area is located in Building No. 1, which is equipped with coin- or smartcard-operated washers and dryers as well as a vending machine.

No pets are permitted at Stouffer Place except for fish in aquariums.

On-site maintenance and repair of the buildings is provided by staff between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Emergency maintenance is available after hours and on weekends by calling the office, which is open twenty-four hours a day.

The Stouffer Place neighborhood has several playgrounds for children, and the on-site children’s library (located in the Stouffer Community Center) is a favorite place for residents to relax and enjoy time together. The Stouffer neighborhood also plays host to the Hilltop Child Development Center, an exceptional facility and educational program. Priority for child care and classroom space is given to KU students, staff and faculty.

Information about bus service for public school-age children is available from the Lawrence School District offices. And for detailed information on daycare options in Lawrence, contact the KU Dependent Care Referral Service at 785.864.4648.

Exceptions
Visiting scholars, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, staff and other students are occasionally accommodated, based on unique individual needs and review of housing alternatives within the department. Please recognize that this is an exception to Department of Student Housing policy as stated in the Residence/Scholarship hall and Apartment Living Handbook. Even if we agree to accept your application, it is with the understanding that we must give priority to married, degree-seeking students, and/or students with dependent children. Only after all requests from degree-seeking students have been honored will space be offered to visiting scholars, post-doctoral fellows, faculty/staff, and other special cases. Generally, individuals defined in this paragraph are limited to one year of occupancy.

Availability
Because of the location, convenience, and low cost of Stouffer Place Apartments, it is not uncommon for applicants to wait 6 months for a one-bedroom apartment. The wait-list for two- and three-bedroom apartments is longer. We encourage you to contact us by phone at (785) 864-4560 or via e-mail at housing@ku.edu.

Due to the high demand and limited number of renovated two and three-bedroom apartments, wait-listing may exceed a year. Since only 6 three-bedroom units are available at Stouffer Place, families of five or six are given priority.

Married applicants are required to provide proof of marriage; heads of households must provide proof of dependency of child(ren). Dependent child(ren) must reside with the student on a permanent basis. These documents must be authenticated or written in English. Two- and three-bedroom apartments are limited to students with children.

Students wishing to secure a Stouffer Place apartment should complete the application form (also available from the Department of Student Housing). Return the completed application form, along with a $35.00 non-refundable application fee (U.S. currency), to:

KU Department of Student Housing
422 West 11th Street, Suite DSH
Lawrence, KS 66045-3312

Priority is based on the date your application and fee are received by Student Housing.

The regular contract period begins July 1 and terminates on June 30 of the following year. The contract may be terminated by giving 30 days advance notice in writing.
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Sunflower Apartments (short-term faculty/staff housing)
11th and Missouri Streets
Sample Floor Plans • Application (pdf)
Priority for these duplex apartments, located atop a beautifully landscaped hill, is given to faculty, unclassified staff, visiting scholars, and post-doctoral fellows.  Occupancy is generally limited to one year.  Contact the Department of Student Housing at housing@ku.edu for the current Sunflower Apartments application and for furniture rental information for Sunflower Apartments residents.

Sunflower Apartments are designed to provide housing for new faculty and staff during the first year of their appointment, giving them the opportunity to become familiar with the Lawrence community. Located on the northwest corner of 11th and Missouri Streets, adjacent to the north edge of the KU campus (near Memorial Stadium) and within easy walking distance of the main campus, they are one-story, brick, side-by-side duplex apartments set in a hilly area. Nineteen two-bedroom units are available; each has approximately 650 square feet of living space plus additional unsecured storage space in the unfinishd basement of the building. Each unit has one bathroom, a kitchen, dining area, living room, and two bedrooms. They have hardwood floors and are unfurnished except for a stove and refrigerator (a few have been renovated and contain dishwashers). Traverse rods for draperies are provided on the living room windows; roller shades and cafe rods are provided for all additional windows. All units are equipped with a gas forced-air furnace for heating and central air conditioning. All have access to a common unfenced lawn area; some have decks out the back door.

Off-street parking is provided for one automobile per apartment; additional parking may be available on streets adjacent to the complex. You must purchase a permit for each automobile parked in the Sunflower lot (permits are available from the Parking Department at 1502 Irving Hill Road).

Eligibility
Preference is given to full-time faculty/unclassified staff, half-time faculty/unclassified staff, and students with teaching/research assistantships, visiting scholars, and post-doctoral fellows, in that order. Graduate students not holding a position must be fully-enrolled during the principal part of the year. All residents of Sunflower must continue to hold their appointments while in residence, although this requirement is waived during the summer months if the resident was eligible in the spring semester and expects to renew a faculty appointment for the fall term. Faculty, unclassified staff, and post-doctoral fellows are limited to one year of occupancy.

It is understood and agreed by both parties that residents in the apartment are limited to members of the immediate family of the lessor. Proof of marriage (written in English) is required. Cohabitation is not permitted.

For further information or to apply, contact the Department of Student Housing, or use the Stouffer/Sunflower Wait List Application Form. A $35 non-refundable application fee is due when the application is submitted.

Preparing for your Arrival
Utility Service
Sunflower residents must have service accounts set up in their name prior to occupancy (water, trash and sewer service are paid by Student Housing). Written verification of utility service is required by the Apartment Assignment Coordinator at the time the contract is signed. Telephone and cable television service is optional.

Contracts and Payments
Residents of Sunflower Apartments are required to sign a contract for the full academic year. This contract automatically renews on July 1st (except for those limited to one year of occupancy). If for the following year, a rental increase is approved or if there is a significant change in the contract, all residents will be notified in March. Any tenant who does not wish to renew his/her contract for the following academic year must submit an Intent to Vacate Form at least 30 days prior to vacating. Residents must furnish picture identification any time a contract is modified. The Department of Student Housing reserves the right to deny renewal of any contract.

A security prepayment of $150.00 is required at the time an offer is made. This security prepayment will be refunded to you when you vacate, provided you keep the terms of the contract (i.e. give a 30 day Intent to Vacate Notice in writing and clean the apartment according to instructions). The deposit is forfeited if other terms of the contract are not fulfilled. Damages for other than normal wear that exceed $150.00, should they occur, will be billed to you. Prorated rent for the remainder of the month is due the day the keys are picked up.

(Sunflower only) Rent for each month is due on the first day of that month. For example, rent for the month of May is due May 1, and is payable at the University Business Office in Room 20, Carruth O'Leary Hall. Late fees and finance charges are assessed by the Comptroller's Office in accordance with University policy. Residents must sign a contract which expires June 30.

FAQs

CONTRACT: The Sunflower Contract may answer questions about subletting, renewal, etc.

NOISE: Are the apartments noisy? The neighborhood tends to be a quiet one of serious students and/or young professionals. There is minimal sound transfer from one side of the unit to another.

MICROWAVES: Are microwave ovens provided? No. Apartments are equipped only with traditional electric stoves.

WATER BEDS: Water beds are not allowed in Sunflower Apartments.

PETS: Pets are not allowed, except for fish in aquariums.

CARPETING: No carpeting is provided. Apartments have hardwood floors.

INTERNET CONNECTIONS: If you wish to access the internet from your apartment you must establish an account with KU's ResNet office. Visit ResNet on-line for more information.
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Feel free to email us at any time or call us at 785-864-4560.