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Ready to apply, submit your housing applications via our housing portal , but first, review policies and procedures below., housing exceptions.

Housing and Residence Life is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive living and learning environments for all residential students. Our priority will always be the safety and support of students. Housing & Residence Life will continue to work directly and intentionally with students, the Office for Institutional Equity, the Student Disability Access Office and other offices engaged in supporting students to ensure they receive individualized consideration.

General Information

UPDATED March 20, 2023. All rates are set by Housing and Residence Life and approved by the University Board of Trustees. The rates below represent the anticipated final rates for 2023-2024. The rates listed are per student.

Single Room Semester: $6,528 Academic Year: $13,056

Double Room Semester: $4,942 Academic Year: $9,884

Apartment Private Bedroom: Semester: $8,115 Academic Year: $16,230

Apartment Shared Bedroom: Semester: $6,528 Academic Year: $13,056

Please note: Hollows room assignments are charged a single room rate.

February 1, 2024: Please be aware that the information provided here is an estimate; actual housing rates will be presented after approved by the Board of Trustees. We estimate a 3.75% increase in housing rates. The rates shown below are per student.

Single Room Semester: $6,773 Academic Year: $13,546

Double Room Semester: $5,127 Academic Year: $10,225

Apartment Private Bedroom: Semester: $8,419 Academic Year: $16,839

Apartment Shared Bedroom: Semester: $6,773 Academic Year: $13,546

All undergraduate students are expected to occupy their room or apartment according to the schedule outlined below. Students with exceptions are approved by the Housing Assignments Office. Students arriving early or staying after the outlined dates may be charged additional rent.

*All housing process timelines are tentative and may be changed at the discretion of the Housing Assignments Office.

Spring 2024 Move Dates

Spring move-in (residence halls open) is Saturday, January 6, 2024. Spring move-out is Monday, May 6 by 12:00 pm (noon) for undergraduates.

Graduating seniors move out is Monday, May 13 by 12:00 pm (noon).

Summer School 2024 Move Dates

Term I housing move-in is Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Term I housing move-out is Friday, June 28 by 12 pm (noon). Term II housing move-in is Sunday, June 30, 2024. Term II housing move-out is Monday, August 12 by 12 pm (noon).

Fall 2024 Move Dates

Saturday, August 17 for new students.

Friday, August 23 Upperclass residence halls and apartments are open for move-in. Upperclass students may move in any of these three days.

Saturday, August 24 Upperclass residence halls and apartments are open for move-in. Upperclass students may move in any of these three days.  

Sunday, August 25 Upperclass residence halls and apartments are open for move-in. Upperclass students may move in any of these three days.  

Tuesday, December 17 for Winter Break.

Bassett + Pegram: Craven

Giles + Wilson: Crowell

Belltower + Trinity: Edens

Gilbert-Addoms + Southgate: Few

Blackwell + Randolph: Keohane

Alspaugh + Brown: Kilgo

East House + West House: Wannamaker

Duke University is not liable for damage or loss of personal property kept in the resident’s assigned space or in other areas of University housing. Because the University does not provide property insurance, residents are encouraged to secure their own personal property insurance.

All Duke students should consider purchasing renters insurance to protect their personal property in the event that it is damaged, destroyed or stolen. Even if a student is a dependent under his or her parent's insurance, the student's personal property, may not be covered.

Talk with your parents. They should check their policy or contact their insurance agent to see what coverage you have and if renters insurance is right for you while away at school.

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Housing and Residence Life (HRL) works in conjunction with the Student Disability Access Office (SDAO) to ensure consistency in evaluating special housing accommodation requests. The Student Disability Access Office reviews requests and shares approved student accommodations with HRL. Students with approved accommodations will be offered priority for placement in an available space that meets their accommodations.

Students who wish to be considered for reasonable accommodations must submit current documentation (i.e., medical/educational/diagnostic reports) from licensed physicians, psychologists, or other qualified professionals as well as supporting historical records and materials. For the purpose of receiving consideration for reasonable accommodations at Duke University, an individual must have an impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Information regarding the process to request an accommodation can be found on the Student Disability and Access Office  website .

Housing and Residence Life is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals of sexual misconduct. HRL will work with campus resources (Gender Violence Prevention & Intervention and the Office of Institutional Equity) and students to ensure appropriate housing options.

Housing exceptions may involve moving an individual between Duke residential areas. Housing exceptions are done on a case-by-case basis. Not all incidents will result in a move, however, if the living situation is creating a hostile environment, every effort will be made to assist with reassigning students to a similar housing situation on campus. Students should contact the Gender Violence Prevention & Intervention and the Office of Institutional Equity for assistance.

Housing and Residence Life will make good faith efforts to meet a student’s sincerely held faith practices or beliefs that conflict with a Housing and Residence Life policy, procedure, or  other  requirement. For specific housing assignment exceptions, students may submit a request for a faith-based/religious housing exception.   

Faith-based / Religious exceptions are not guaranteed but will be allowed as space permits.  

Please note: Requesting exceptions for religious purposes is separate from the disability accommodations process. If you are seeking housing exceptions for religious purposes and accommodations for medical conditions or disabilities, please also follow the process for requesting SDAO housing accommodations.

Duke also offers alternative move-in days for students who for religious reasons do not want to move in on either Saturday or Sunday or for whom the arrangements do not enable them to comply with their religious obligations. Students will not be penalized financially for not moving in on "move-in day" should the day/time conflict with observance of a religious holiday.

For students requesting items inside a residence hall be modified for religious observance (motion sensors, Shabbat entry) please submit a Maintenance Request and Housing and Residence Life will do our best to support all requests.

Students participating in housing processes which conflict with religious observances may contact the Housing Assignments Office for options on how to navigate. Housing Assignments my offer proxy options for room selection processes.

Assignment Policies

The forfeiture of housing eligibility occurs when a student is withdrawn from the University or is academically dismissed. 

HRL will cancel housing assignments based on attrition information from the deans or program participation information from the Office of Study Abroad. The student will become eligible for housing when they are readmitted as a full-time degree seeking student.

• Room Selection: Students who are not yet confirmed to be returning for the Fall semester may participate in room selection for Fall. If you are not an active student by July, your housing assignment will be cancelled and all associated rent and fees will be credited to your Bursar account.
• Spring Housing: Students must be confirmed to be returning in order to request and receive a Spring housing assignment.

Full-Time Student Status Full-time undergraduate students who have lived on-campus for under eight semesters are eligible for housing. Students entering their ninth or greater semester may request housing, but will only be assigned if space is available after assigning students covered by the four-year housing guarantee.

2023-2024 Housing License & Terms

2024-2025 Housing License & Terms

North Carolina State Law (General Statutes §130A 152–157) requires that all students entering college present a certificate of immunization that documents that the student has received all immunizations required by law. While your state or country of origin may have different immunization requirements, you must comply with North Carolina laws and Duke requirements. More information can be found at the Student Health, Immunization Compliance  website .

Housing and Residence Life has worked with students and staff from Blue Devils United and the  Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity  to create new housing options that will help meet the needs of all students with respect to their gender identity and expression. Our similar-gender and all-gender housing configurations will provide continuing undergraduate students with increased opportunities to select housing that best supports their gender identity and expression. 

All gender housing refers to individual rooms or suites where the gender of the roommates is not taken into consideration when the room is assigned through the assignment process. All gender housing is located across East and the Upperclass Campuses. While this is intended to support students who identify as LGBTQIA, this is available to all students who feel they would be more comfortable in a all gender room/suite or feel they could provide a safe and inclusive space for another student regardless of gender identity/expression, sexual/romantic orientation, or any other factor.

West Campus students are now able to select a housing space with any continuing student - regardless of that student’s gender identity. The majority of space within each Quad will have bedrooms where roommates may share similar gender identities and live on floors where the students next door may not share their gender identity. Each floor with all-gender housing configurations will have gender non-specific and gender-specific restrooms. In addition, each Quad will also include options for similar-gender suites/floors and all-gender suites/floors to provide more choices for students to find the space that is right for them. 

If you have questions or need support in navigating these new housing options, please feel free to connect with the  Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity  ([email protected]) or  Housing Assignments  ([email protected]). 

All students are required—to the extent that housing is available—to live on campus for their first three years. We will continue to apply semesters spent in “study away” programs toward the three-year residency requirement. Students are guaranteed the opportunity to live on campus during their fourth year. (See note below.)

Students may choose to live off campus at the completion of their third year. Students who wish to live off campus must notify Housing and Residence Life (HRL) in writing of their plans by the published deadlines. Students choosing to live off campus should be aware that they will be subject to all city ordinances, particularly those related to occupancy, noise, parking, and litter.

Active students still bound by the three-year requirement who do not have an on-campus housing assignment will be contacted to make arrangements for an assignment. Students will be charged for the room size to which they are assigned. Students who do not follow through on an assignment request will be charged for the room size most commonly occupied by members of their class year.

Note: Our long-term goal is to provide on-campus housing for all students during their first three years and for any senior who wishes to remain on campus. However, new construction and renovations may result in a temporary shortfall in housing availability. In some cases we may modify the three-year residency requirement, resulting in some juniors as well as some seniors living off campus. In addition, during the new construction and renovation process the university may temporarily suspend the four-year housing guarantee for seniors. We look forward ultimately to providing housing to any seniors who wish to remain on campus.

Students returning to Duke after a leave of absence of any kind remain subject to the Board of Trustees policy requiring all Duke undergraduate students to live in university housing for three academic years (Six semesters) as a Duke student. Resident students who take a leave of absence for personal reasons may return as residents provided they follow the HRL procedures and deadlines. Duke guarantees housing to all of its full-time undergraduate students, save those who are not eligible due to disciplinary sanctions. 

You may contact housing regarding your residency while your return application is under review. Students without a housing assignment will be required to apply and will be assigned once they have been approved for return. Students with a housing assignment, who are separated from the University, will have their housing cancelled and will be required to reapply once approved for return.

Students returning to Duke from a leave of absence (and who are subject to the residency requirement noted above) who fail to request housing will receive an assignment and be financially responsible for the term of the assignment.

Housing and Residence Life (HRL) works in conjunction with the Student Disability Access Office (SDAO) to ensure consistency in evaluating special housing accommodation requests. The Student Disability and Access Office reviews requests and shares approved student accommodations with HRL. Students with approved accommodations will be offered priority for placement in an available space that meets their accommodations.

Students who wish to be considered for reasonable accommodations must submit current documentation (i.e., medical/educational/diagnostic reports) from licensed physicians, psychologists, or other qualified professionals as well as supporting historical records and materials. For the purpose of receiving consideration for reasonable accommodations at Duke University, an individual must have an impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Information regarding the process to request an accommodation can be found on the Student Disability and Access Office  website

Students returning to Duke after a separation of any kind should work with the Time Away Office to manage their return process. You may contact housing assignments regarding your residency status while your Time Away Return Form is under review. 

• Students without a housing assignment will be required to apply and are assigned once approved for return.
• Students with a housing assignment, who take time-off from the University, can decline housing and apply once approved for return.

Duke is committed to encouraging and sustaining a learning and work community that is free from prohibited discrimination and harassment. The institution prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, employment, or any other institution program or activity. It admits qualified students to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.

HRL affirms the sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and preferred names of its students and staff and strives to create environments where everyone can flourish.

If you have any questions about Gender Inclusive Housing, you can contact  MJ Williams , the Director of Housing Assignments and Planning in HRL, or  Angel Collie , Interim Director of the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Need more help?

Telephone: 919-684-4304

Email: [email protected]

Schedule an appointment with a Housing Assignments staff member here . Times available are Monday thru Friday between 9 am and 4 pm. 

Housing Processes

2024-2025 housing.

Application opens February 20

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Spring Housing

Spring application is now closed

Summer Housing

Summer 2024 application is now live!

Short-Term Processes

Extension housing, information updated as of: 5/8/24, application is closed..

Extension housing will be available to currently assigned residential students who need to remain on campus after the 12pm move-out at the end of the spring semester (Monday, May 6th). Submission of the extension form does not guarantee approval.

Please read over the extension application (accessed through the Housing Portal ) to view possible reasons for students needing extension on campus. 

Requests will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis beginning April 15th . In the event your request is approved, you may be required to relocate out of your current spring assignment to a different assignment on campus.

Application can be accessed through the Housing Portal . Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Reassignment During Semesters

Reach out to your residence coordinator for more information regarding reassignments, reassignment window is closed.

Once the academic year semester has begun, the Housing Assignments office works with Residence Life staff to determine housing reassignments for students. Students should communicate with their Residence Coordinator (RC) about the need for reassignment. 

The RC will work with the Housing Assignments office, and if it is determined that the student will be reassigned, the Housing Assignments office will email a reassignment application to the student’s Duke email account to complete the reassignment process.

Upperclass Reassignments for 24-25 Housing Process

Last updated: 4/5/24, application will be open june 3, 2024..

The deadline to be considered in the first round of reassignments is Tuesday, June 18, 2024; reassignments will be shared with upperclass students in early July.  You can acccess the reassignment application through the Housing Portal.

Be sure to check our housing calendar for the exact date. Applications submitted after this date will be considered late. Upperclass reassignments are made based on lottery number and seniority.

Incoming First-Year Reassignments

Last updated: 4/5/24 application will be closed until summer 2024.

The first-year reassignment application will be available in early July; be sure to check our housing calendar  for the exact date. Before applying for a reassignment, we ask that you take the time to consider the pros and cons of the assignment you have received.

• Have you taken the time to get to know your roommate? • Is your concern about being in or wanting a single room?

If, after reviewing your pro-con list, you are still convinced that you want to be reassigned, you may submit a request for reassignment. Requests must be submitted no later than the published due date. We will review requests and make changes as space permits. Please note that it is rare for reassignments to occur at this time. Space is very limited. Results will be available at the end of July.

Early Arrivals

Last updated: 5/8/24, early arrival request form will open mid july 2024..

Housing and Residence Life works with approved student groups (students who are members of a pre-approved university-sponsored group or students participating in opening activities) and individual students requesting to return early for the fall semester. 

Students returning prior to the official move-in dates, have to be authorized by an individual department or athletic program. If you are part of an approved group, you do not need to complete an individual early arrival request, but you will have to review and agree to the Early Arrival Terms and Conditions. This will be done through a separate process. Your group will provide HRL with a list of students, but you should confirm with your group that you are on the list they have provided us.

Individuals

Individual student early arrival is intended for continuing and incoming students who need to return or arrive prior to the official move-in dates, in order to attend due to personal, college-related business, tasks, and/or other exceptional circumstances. All individual students requesting to arrive prior to First Year move-in / Upperclass move-in, must complete the Individual Early Arrival Request Form via the Housing Portal.

Completion of the request form does not mean students are approved.

Once the student has completed and submitted the early arrival request, the form will be reviewed by the appropriate staff members. The student will be notified by email if the request is approved or not.

Winter Break Housing

Information updated: 12/5/23 application is closed. .

Housing and Residence Life provides limited opportunities for Winter Break housing between the fall and spring semesters. HRL will charge a flat fee of $741.06   no matter the length of their stay . All students approved to stay on campus during Winter Break will stay in their current fall assignment. Graduate Professional students living in 301 Swift may stay in their assignment, and do not need to submit an application. 

Limited dining options will be available during the winter break. Duke Dining will post these options later in the fall semester.

• have a Fall 2023 AND Spring 2024 housing assignment
• submit an application during the designated timeline
• agree to the Winter Break Housing Terms and Conditions

Winter Break Dates – Tuesday, December 19, 2023– Saturday, January 6, 2024

• Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – Winter Break 2023 Application goes live on housing portal

Tuesday, December 5, 2023   – Deadline to apply through the housing portal

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Organized based on the type of housing you require (single undergraduate, single graduate, couples without children, students with children), you will find all you need to know about Applying for Housing below.  Please use the drop-down menus to find information on eligibility, application rounds and processes, what happens after you're assigned, and more!

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New Student Housing Assignment Process Overview

Welcome first-year & transfer students, new student housing assignment process.

Residential Services is excited to welcome you to the first step in choosing your campus residence for the next academic year. To acquaint yourself with the process, we prepared two helpful brochures:

• Living on Campus: The Fundamentals of the Residential Experience
• 2024-2025 Housing Map (PDF)

Residential Services will assign you a building and room based on the preferences you share in the housing contract.  While every effort will be made to fulfill your preferences, assignments to specific buildings, rooms, or roommates cannot be guaranteed. Last year, over a third of all new students were assigned to their top building preference and approximately 77% received an assignment within their top five building choices. A small percentage of students were assigned to a building outside of their preferences. 

• Flow chart of the housing contracting process for new students
• Video tutorial on how to complete your online housing application and preferences

Important Housing Process Dates

Residency requirement, housing options, all gender housing, roommate selection.

You have two options for completing the roommate section of the housing contract: 

• If you already have a roommate in mind,   you will need their name and NetID. You will select roommates in your group for your room assignment. You will use this to request roommates or respond to a pending roommate request. Roommate groups work like a 'friend request'; preferred roommate(s) must accept the request. Invitations/updates will be sent to everyone listed after you make changes and submit this form. Please note, you may only be in one group at a time. After you submit your contract, you can always make changes to your roommate groups via the “update preferences” option. 
• If you do not have a specific roommate in mind,   Residential Services will randomly match you with a roommate based on the building and roommate preference information you provide on the housing contract.

Housing Room Rates

Please visit our  Room Rates page  to view the current academic year's rates. This page will be updated when rates for the next academic year are released.

Housing Cancellation

First- and second-year students may not cancel their housing contract due to the   two-year residency requirement . Rising third- and fourth-year students may cancel their contract but should take note of the   cancellation fee schedule . Students will only be released from housing for the following reasons:

• (a) academic dismissal
• (b) disciplinary exclusion from the University
• (c) marriage (a copy of the marriage certificate must be filed)
• (d) induction into military service
• (e) graduation,
• or (f) health, upon written recommendation of the University Health Service.

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Housing application, why live on campus.

Welcome to Residential Life and Housing! There is no better way to become immersed in the VCU experience, meet your academic goals, and experience a lifestyle that allows for personal exploration and development. Living on-campus allows a special inter-connectedness with fellow students and the larger University community. Our chief concern is your academic success and providing opportunities for you to impact your community.

Students who live on-campus are more likely to interact with faculty outside of the classroom, attend cultural events, seek employment on campus, and participate in clubs and organizations. Being involved allows for a deeper University experience, personal development, strong social networks, and increased opportunities for intellectual, physical, and academic growth.

We invite you to be an active member of your residential community, benefitting personally and impacting positively the communities you are a part of. We have high expectations for student success in our communities and know your leadership, civility, and personal responsibility will enhance this learning and living environment. We provide a living experience that values community connections, rich diversity, discussion of ideas, and celebration of our individual differences and commonalities.

There is an entire community of staff who are here to support you, so do not hesitate to reach out and contact us with questions. Your safety, comfort, and opportunities for growth and success are facilitated by numerous student and professional staff who are more than willing to assist in your on-campus experience.

Welcome to VCU residential living!

How to Apply for First-Year Housing

Check out the video below to walk through each of the housing application steps.

Application Process

Get accepted to VCU.

Accept the offer to attend VCU. Complete the Offer of Admission Response form in the First-Year Accepted Student Checklist . Be advised, it can take two business days after accepting the offer to appear in the housing system. Please note, if you have submitted a FAFSA or received a merit-based scholarship from VCU, you may waive the enrollment deposit on the response form.

Visit the halls section and review all housing options.

Apply for housing by visiting the Housing Application . In the application, students are guided through the housing process and electronically sign the housing contract. The Housing Application for new students opens April 2, 2024 at 4 p.m.

Submit the $250 non-refundable prepayment to secure and complete the Housing Application. (The prepayment is only for incoming students applying for a full academic year of housing.)

Confirm your application is complete by logging into the  Housing Application . If the Housing Application is complete, there will be a green box with the housing term listed. If the application is incomplete, the box will be yellow. 

Register a  summer orientation session to be eligible to receive an assignment. (Summer orientation is only incoming students applying for a full academic year of housing.)

Apply online by visiting the Housing Application . The Housing Application will open in late January.

Remember the Housing Application will open in late January.

Room Selection FAQs for Returning Students

Please read these FAQ’s completely and thoroughly. Reviewing this information will help you be prepared for the Room Selection process.

Who is eligible for the Room Selection process and how does it work?

To get a Room Selection number, a student must have submitted a housing application and have not yet chosen a space through any other room selection process.

You will receive your Room Selection number via your VCU email account on Friday, Feb. 23. Room Selection numbers are generated at random, and are not based on the date you submitted your housing application. If you do not receive a Room Selection number and think you should have, please contact us so we can research your situation.

Your Room Selection number will correspond to a specific date and time, which is noted in the email you received.

On the date and time that corresponds to your Room Selection number, you will log into the Housing Application and follow the prompts in order to search for a room. You can access the Housing Application by visiting housing.vcu.edu and clicking Housing Application in the top navigation bar.

How do I prepare for the Housing Room Selection process?

Before logging onto the housing portal to choose your room, you should review the descriptions, room types, amenities and costs for our upper class residence halls. These halls are Ackell Residence Center, Broad and Belvidere, Grace and Broad 1 & 2, Cary and Belvidere ( Rising Sophomores Only ) and West Grace North. These descriptions can be found on our website in the Halls section.

The Room Selection sign up process is a timed process. Once you choose the room you desire, you will have 5 minutes to finish the process so you do not need to rush. If you do not complete the process within the 5 minutes allotted, you will lose the room you chose and it will return to the general Room Selection. Keep in mind, many students are searching for a room at the same time you are, so being prepared will benefit you.

My friend(s) and I want to live together next year. How can we do that?

You all must have completed a 2024-25 Housing Application and you all must be a part of the same Roommate Group. You can change your Roommate Group at any time up until you actually choose a space.

Prior to the start of the Room Selection, make sure to discuss with your roommates which residence halls and room styles you prefer. Be sure to consider several options, as not all halls and room styles may be available when it is your turn to choose a space.

Whomever in your Roommate Group has the lowest Room Selection number will be able to choose rooms within one apartment for themself and the rest of the members of the group, assuming spaces are available in the unit. Be sure the person with the lowest number chooses all of the spaces your group needs at once before moving on to the next page. If you do not choose enough spaces, you will not be able to go back and add more.

Once you choose the number of spaces you need, the system will guide you through the actual assignment process.

What if we can’t find an apartment with enough spaces for our whole roommate group?

As the Room Selection progresses and students sign up for rooms, apartments will begin to fill up. Therefore, you and your roommate(s) should discuss how you will “divide up” if you cannot find an apartment which has enough vacancies for everyone. For example, you received the lowest Room Selection number and you have two friends in your Roommate Group. You can only find an apartment which has 2 available spaces. You will be able to sign yourself up for a space and assign one person from your Roommate Group, but the remaining roommate will not get a space. The remaining student will need to search for a space independently based on the date and time slot of their own Room Selection number.

What if I change my mind about the room I pick in the Room Selection? Can I cancel that room and choose another?

No. Once you have selected and confirmed your room(s), you will not be allowed to cancel the spaces and choose again. You and your roommate(s) are urged to review room vacancies carefully before you decide on a final room selection.

What if I miss my scheduled time for the Housing Room Selection? Will I still be able to sign up for a room?

The online system gives you access beginning at a specific date and start time, based on your Housing Room Selection number. However, you can access the system any time after your specific date and start time, up until the Room Selection ends on March 17.

I got a high Room Selection number. Does that mean I won’t get a room?

No. Some students who receive a Room Selection number decide not to participate. Some students are “pulled in” to a room on their friend’s number and do not use their own number. No matter how high your Room Selection number, you should still log in to the Housing Application at your scheduled Room Selection time to check available rooms.

What is the Cancellation Policy if I choose a room space during the Room Selection and later decide I want to move off campus?

You should not choose a space on-campus as a backup plan. Once you choose a space you are committed to that room. There is no cancellation period.

Please be sure to carefully review the 2024-25 Housing Contract which you electronically signed when you completed your housing application. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 804.828.7666.

Incoming Students

Housing options.

VCU Residential Life and Housing offers traditional, suite and semi-suite options depending upon a student’s status. Please visit the Halls section for more details.

Eligibility And Signing The Contract

Eligible for on-campus housing.

To be eligible to receive a housing assignment, students must complete a Housing Application , pay the $250 non-refundable prepayment and sign-up for summer orientation 

Signing the Housing Contract

When a student completes the Housing Application , they electronically sign the contract at the end of the application process. Instead of signing a specific contract for a specific room, students sign a general contract for the academic year. The Housing Contract is not binding until the student receives their assignment. To view the Housing Contract visit housing.vcu.edu/help/resources .

Room Assignments

Rooms are assigned in batches beginning in July and continue throughout the summer. All assignment information and other housing communications are sent to the student’s VCU email address. While efforts are made to place students in their top choice, that is not always possible. Assignment priority is based on when an application is completed, and the $250 nonrefundable prepayment is received.

Changing Room Assignments 

During summer months, room changes are not processed. However students have the option to do a room swap. A room swap is where students from different rooms choose to trade places. Information on how to do a room swap will be posted once the first housing assignments are sent to VCU students' email addresses. 

The cost of on-campus housing is equal to or less than most surrounding off-campus locations. To view proposed rates visit housing.vcu.edu/help/resources . All rates become final after approval by the Board of Visitors. 

Students living in Brandt, Gladding Residence Center, Honors, and Rhoads are required to have a dining plan. Students will need to choose one of the “Required Plans” listed on vcu.campusdish.com .

Renters Insurance

While renters insurance is not required it is highly recommended. Some homeowners insurance will cover residence halls. Check with insurance providers for details. Students that are not covered under a homeowners policy can find renters insurance information and options in the Housing Application.

First-year students living on campus are not permitted to have a car on-campus. For more information on this policy visit the  Freshmen Parking page.

Roommates are a huge part of the first-year experience. Many incoming first-years are nervous about sharing a room; this is completely understandable. To help ease this process, it is important to begin the year with open and clear communication with your new roommate. When you receive your assignment, you will be given your roommate’s contact information. Take advantage of this opportunity to reach out and introduce yourself! Talk about your plans and expectations for the upcoming year and find out what you each like to do and identify common interests, and coordinate who is bringing what for your room. When you arrive, your Resident Assistant will talk with you about steps you can take to make your relationship with your roommate fun and productive.

Find A Roommate(s)

My College Roomie offers students an easy way to find roommates. Students create a My College Roomie account and search for roommate matches based on lifestyle preferences such as study habits, interests, major, etc. To use My College Roomie, click the link on the roommate page in the Housing Application. 

Requesting a roommate

First-year students have the option to request roommates when submitting their application. Roommate requests must be mutual – both students must request and accept one another in order to be assigned. For suite and semi-suite units, students can only request roommates, students who live within the same room. It is not possible to request suite mates, students who reside in other rooms in the unit. Roommate requests are not guaranteed but are honored when possible. Instructions on how to request a roommate can be found in the Housing Application.

Gender Inclusive Housing

First-year students have the opportunity to live in Gender Inclusive Housing, a housing option where students can live together regardless of gender. To participate, all students who wish to live together must be 18 by the first-year move, fill out the Gender Inclusive Housing Application located in the Housing Application, complete a Housing Application, pay their $250 prepayment and register for summer orientation. Gender Inclusive Housing requests are not guaranteed but are honored when possible. For more information visit the Gender Inclusive Housing page.

Get The Most Out Of Your First year

First-year students have the opportunity to participate in a Living-Learning Community. These programs are designed to enhance on-campus living with a focus on shared interests, or academic goals. There are two types of first-year Living-Learning Communities.

Theme Communities

Theme Communities are residential experiences that offer students who have special interests the opportunity to live and study together. Theme Communities provide participating students with co-curricular activities that may be initiated and led by either students or by university faculty/staff. There is no class requirement for these communities. For information on specific Living-Learning Communities visit our  Living-Learning Community  page. 

Programs-in-Residence

Programs-in-Residence are residential experiences that offer students interested in a shared topic the opportunity to live together in a dedicated residential area. Programs-in-Residence support high levels of student interaction, increased interaction with faculty outside of the classroom and collaboration through the use of strategies such as a required class on the given topic, study groups and programming. All Programs-in-Residence communities listed have a required class. For information on specific Living-Learning Communities visit our  page. 

How To Apply

Living-Learning Communities Application is part of the Housing Application. To apply, visit Housing Application  before June 1. Students will be asked to write a short essay and rank their top three preferences. Please review all options before making selections. While efforts are made to place students in their first choice, that is not always possible. 

Requesting A Roommate For A Living-Learning Community

Requests can be made through the Housing Application. However, to be eligible to be roommates, both students must select and be accepted into the same Living-Learning Community and choose each other as roommates. If one student is accepted into the Living-Learning Community and the roommate is not, the student will be placed in the Living-Learning Community over the roommate choice.

Getting Residents Connected

Learn how residents can connect with fellow rams, the campus and academics visit our  Student Connection page.

Returning Students

Important updates for the 2024-25 housing application.

Same-room and same-building room selection will no longer be an option in the returning student selection process. 

Grace and Broad Residence Halls have switched to a 9-month contract for 2024-25.

Ackell has a 12-month contract for the 2024-25 academic year.

How does the Returning Student Housing Application work?

Complete a housing application before the deadline of February 9, 2024, at noon. 

The returning housing application does not contain building or room type preferences. Students will receive a room selection time on February 23, 2024. You will then go online and self-select a room from the available inventory during your assigned timeslot. 

Once all rooms in the inventory have been selected, you will have the ability to add your name to the housing waitlist. As spaces become available we will offer those rooms to students on the waitlist using their assigned time slot to set the order.

Please know on-campus housing is limited and we do not anticipate all students who participate in the process will be able to secure a room. We recommend all students have an off-campus backup plan in the event they are unable to select a room. Off-campus resources are available through the Office of Student Advocacy.

Who can participate in the returner application?

In order to participate in the returner student housing process, you must currently live in VCU on-campus housing. VCU students that currently live off campus will be able to apply for housing on April 2.

Assignment Timeline

2024-25 returner assignment timeline.

Jan. 22: Returning Student Application Opens 

No prepayment required

Feb. 9: Returning Student Application closes 

Returning students must complete an application to participate the process, but are not bound to the contract unless they select a room

Feb. 15-20: Transform LLC Room Selection 

Returning Transform LLC students will select rooms on Feb. 15 and 16, and new Transform students will select rooms on Feb. 19 and 20

Feb. 23: General Room Selection Time Slot information sent via VCU email

Returning students who have a completed an application but did not select a room during the Transform LLC process will receive an email with a date and time they can log in to participate in room selection

Feb. 27-March 1: General Room Selection

Rising sophomores will be assigned selection time slots on Feb. 27 and 28, and rising juniors and seniors will be assigned selection time slots on Feb. 29 and March 1

Apartment Amenities

Each on-campus apartment has the following included:

• WiFi (high-speed) 
• Electricity
• Air conditioning
• 24-hour information desk
• Full kitchen in unit
• Laundry in unit 
• Bathroom in unit
• Can stay over breaks
• Meal Plan not required

For all specific amenities, please visit the Halls  page. 

Contract Lengths

Ackell, Broad & Belvidere, and West Grace North have 12-month contracts ending on July 15.

Cary & Belvidere, Grace & Broad and West Grace South have 9-month contracts ending at the end of the Spring semester.

Who can live on campus?

Students who are enrolled in 9 credit hours or more and making progress towards graduation are eligible for on-campus housing. In certain limited circumstances, students may obtain permission to drop temporarily below the required minimum number of credits. Students wishing to do so may submit an exemption request by emailing [email protected] . Please consider that to graduate in four years, a student should take a minimum of 15 credits per term. Students graduating in fall term are allowed to participate in the returning student process. They will need to vacate their assignments at the end of the 2024 fall term. Students graduating in the spring that are in 12-month contracts will not need to vacate after graduation; their contracts will continue until July 15.

The proposed rates will be posted to our website in late January-early February. All rates become final after approval of the Board of Visitors, which usually occurs in the spring. The cost of on-campus housing is equal to, or lower than, most surrounding locations that offer similar quality amenities.

Students living in Ackell, Broad & Belvidere, Cary & Belvidere, Grace & Broad, West Grace North and West Grace South are not required to have meal plans. 

Upperclass students are not required to submit a prepayment to apply. 

Many students have found their Ramily and know exactly who they want as their roommate(s). For a group of students to select an on-campus unit together, they will need to join a Roommate Group as a part of their Housing Application. 

How to create or join a roommate group

One person from the group will create a Roommate Group inside the Housing Application by following the directions. When creating the group the creator will be prompted to name and give a password for the group. 

The group creator will send the Roommate Group name and password to the other members. Then they can log into their Housing Application and follow the directions to join the roommate group.

Students can leave or join a roommate group at any time while the housing application is open. However, they can only be a part of one Roommate Group at a time.

Selecting a space

Any member of the Roommate Group can assign group members to spaces. This is why we encourage the whole group to communicate before their selection date about preferences. 

VCU Transform Students

VCU Transform students can create and join roommate groups. However, returning students should only create/join a group with other returning students of their program, and incoming students should only create/join a group with other incoming students of their program. The reason for this is because VCU Transform spaces have been designated in the system by program and whether they are for returning or incoming students. If a student in a roommate group is not in VCU Transform or is trying to select a space that is not designated for them, they will not be allowed to be assigned to that space.

VCU students have the opportunity to choose Gender Inclusive Housing, a housing option where students can live together regardless of gender. To participate, all students who wish to live together must complete a Housing Application and the Gender Inclusive Housing Application before the application closes. For more information, please visit the Gender Inclusive Housing page.

Sophomore Year Experience

Housed in Cary & Belvidere, the Sophomore Year Experience (SYE) program offers residents special programming, individual outreach and provide unique resources and experiences that are tailored to the needs of second year students. SYE aims to assist students as they navigate their second year at the university and begin actualizing their future after graduation. Sophomores living in Cary & Belvidere will receive specialized opportunities to further enhance their academic success, deepen their connection to VCU, develop life skills through the #Adulting series and grow in their demonstration of civility. Join us in Cary & Belvidere as we work together to provide unique opportunities for Sophomores to engage with faculty, peers, VCU and the surrounding community throughout the year.

To apply, complete a Housing Application before it closes and select a space in Cary & Belvidere during room selection.

VCU Transform

VCU Transform is the 2-year, innovative VCU living-learning program for undergraduate students of sophomore status or above. The program works to create space and support for students to explore their leadership potential and become changemakers in their communities. VCU Transform students will build skills through a specialized curriculum, co-curricular initiatives, and a community-focused residential experience in the West Grace North residence hall. VCU Transform students get unique opportunities to serve in the Richmond community, interact with local leaders, explore cross-cultural communication, and engage in exciting social events. The program is designed for students to get out of their comfort zone, develop as leaders, and leave a legacy at VCU and beyond, but also build relationships and a social network that will help them achieve their personal and career goals. Beyond the requirements, VCU Transform offers a unique and special experience for students that will make impacts beyond their time at VCU.

Students who participate and complete the VCU Transform living-learning program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Leadership Studies and Experiential Learning.

Why join VCU Transform?

• Unleash your leadership potential
• Build relationships in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive community
• Support your success and achieve your academic goals
• Complete an immersive experiential learning pathway that will help you achieve your career and professional goals
• Apartment-style living that is close to everything on campus
• Grow in your ability to reflect and make connections between your academic and beyond the classroom experience at VCU
• Expand your network by interacting with campus and community leaders

Visit lead.vcu.edu   to apply. For more information email [email protected] .

Rams in recovery, living-learning program.

Rams in Recovery Living-Learning Community is a partnership between Rams in Recovery and Residential Life and Housing. This is a completely substance free  community for students in recovery from substance use disorders who choose to abstain from alcohol, illegal drugs and other controlled substances. As a resident of Rams in Recovery, students will have access to professional staff, supportive space, a recovery supportive seminar and focused wellness programming that supports student success academically and in their recovery.

For more information on how to apply to live in Rams in Recovery, please email [email protected] .

Apply for Housing

Join the on-campus Terp community and participate in the Maryland Residential Experience, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fully immerse in the Terrapin community and be within steps of everything you need for a successful transition to college life.

New Students

2024-2025 New Students

Housing Agreement for August 2024–May 2025

Residence hall housing for newly admitted students (full academic year).

2024 Spring Semester

Housing Agreement for January 2024–May 2024

Spring-only housing for incoming new and transfer students or current commuters who want to live on campus for the spring semester.

Returning Students

2024-2025 Returning Students

Current on-campus residents must submit an agreement to be eligible for Room Selection. Deadline to apply is February 26, 2024.

Break Housing Options

Current Residence Hall students

Housing request for break periods, including Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks.

South Campus Commons & The Courtyards

2024-2025 Leasing Application

A separate application and leasing process applies to these apartment communities, which are owned and operated by a private management company.

Summer Housing

Students taking Summer Session courses are invited to stay in one of our single or double-bedroom apartments on campus. 

Information for Specific Student Groups

We are committed to making the residence halls a welcoming place where each person has a rightful place within our community. We support the academic and social success of all our residents.

Our staff works closely with students who bring different identities to their residence hall experience on housing assignments. Please contact Michelle McCubbin directly at (301) 314-9555 or via email at  [email protected]  to understand the options available to you and to explore different housing options. 

Campus Housing Options

Students can choose among three gender options for their residence hall housing assignment:

• Single Gender:  Rooms, floors, wings, semi-suites, suites, and apartments that are assigned by sex. Students residing in these assignments share a bedroom and bathroom with students of the same sex or gender.
• Mixed Gender:  Students live in a room with a student of the same sex or gender, but the room may be next to a room that is occupied by students of different sex or gender. On traditional hall floors, community bathrooms are designated as male or female.  Suite and apartment bathroom designations are determined by residents. 
• Gender Inclusive:  A housing option where students, regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity, share the same bedroom. Gender-inclusive traditional hall rooms and semi-suites have a private bathroom. Suite and apartment bathroom designations are determined by residents.

We also offer the following housing types across campus:

• Traditional Hall Rooms with Community Bathrooms : traditional residence halls have single, double, triple and quad rooms that are shared with other residents. Residents share one large community bathroom with several toilet stalls, shower stalls, and sinks.  Most first year students live in traditional halls.
• Suites and Apartments : suites and apartments have several bedrooms (single, double, and a small number of triple rooms) in an individual unit, with a common room shared by all residents. Most bathrooms in suites and apartments are single use bathrooms that are shared among all the residents in that unit. Apartments have a kitchen in addition to the common room. Most suites and apartments are occupied by second, third, and fourth year students.
• Semi-Suites : semi-suites have two adjoining double rooms and a shared bathroom. Residents have access to a semi-private bathroom shared by no more than four students. Most semi-suites are occupied for second and third year students.
• Mixed-Gender Apartment Living in Campus Affiliated Apartment Communities : eligible students (typically third and fourth year students) can select  mixed gender apartments at South Campus Commons and The Courtyards .

Our community provides a strong support system to help you settle into campus life and your new home away from home. Most first-year students live in residence halls in doubles, triples or quad rooms, shared with one or more roommates. Returning students typically live in single rooms, apartments or suites.

Over Thanksgiving, Winter Break and Spring Break, international students can request to stay in the residence halls. We have many halls that remain open for the break periods. If your hall is closed during breaks, you will be temporarily reassigned to a floor lounge in another residence hall.

We work closely with the International Student & Scholars Services (ISSS) office to organize an orientation that covers housing options for all incoming international students. Please visit the ISSS website for additional resources.

We recommend that international students purchase a dining plan and explore the wide variety of delicious and healthy food in the dining halls, cafés, convenience shops, concession stands, and food courts on campus.

Check out our YouTube videos about what it’s like to live on campus and to find more information on moving in, roommate relationships, and more.

Graduate Gardens and Graduate Hills are two graduate student apartment communities located on University property and managed by Southern Management Corporation.

Many apartment complexes and homes near campus rent bedrooms to University of Maryland students. Visit the  Off-Campus Housing Services office  website for resources, information, and online tools to search for housing in the greater College Park area. Additionally, the  UMD Graduate Student Life office  also offers a wide range of resources for graduate students.

Most veterans at Maryland live in their homes or in housing they find in our local area. Veterans who need to locate housing in the College Park vicinity are encouraged to visit the  Off-Campus Housing Service  website for resources. Veterans who will enroll as full-time undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park campus may apply to live in the on-campus residence halls upon their admission or readmission.

We guarantee residence hall housing for veterans who are admitted to the University of Maryland as first-year students following their military service.

Veterans can also contact an admissions counselor at (301) 314-8385, Maryland's Returning Students Program office at (301) 314-7693, and Maryland's Veterans Affairs office at (301) 314-8239 for additional support.

Housing Commitments Policy

The following is the order in which available spaces in the on-campus residence halls at the University of Maryland are allocated for any given Fall semester.

Questions may be directed to Resident Life's Assignments and Public Inquiry staff at (301) 314-2100 or  [email protected] .

* Students Exempted with Pre-Approved Housing Status

• Banneker-Key Scholars (3rd and 4th Commitment Group)
• Students in the Maryland Incentives Program (3rd and 4th Commitment Group)
• DRL Resident Assistants & Desk Operations Supervisors
• Students assigned to designated athletic spaces (3rd and 4th Commitment Group)
• Students assigned to Language House (3rd and 4th Commitment Group)
• Students assigned to Writers’ House (3rd and 4th Commitment Group)
• Students in the Honors College (3rd and 4th Commitment Group)
• International students attending UMD as part of an approved study abroad program
• RHA Executive Officers (3rd and 4th Commitment Group)
• Fostering Terp Success Participants (3rd and 4th Commitment Group)

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On Wednesday, March 30, undergraduates will receive an email from Residential & Dining Enterprises Student Housing Assignments inviting them to begin the process of selecting their housing for the 2022-2023 year. Here are a few other important dates and details you need to know.

• All students, including those applying for pre-assignment, serving as residential student staff, or living in Greek houses, must file a housing application by the April 18 deadline.
• Students who have special housing needs due to a disability or documented medical condition, as well as any members of their group, will not participate in the self-select process and will not be assigned gate times. Students with a medical need must file a Housing Accommodation Request Form with the Office of Accessible Education by April 11.

A new process

Students shared the importance of being able to easily assign with their friends and keep their groups together. The new process offers a streamlined and more transparent way of doing this.

This year, instead of listing residence choices on an application, students applying for undergraduate housing will fill out a much shorter application (March 30 – April 18) and then be assigned a gate time during which they will go into the housing system themselves and select their house and room all in one step (May 23-27).

This will allow students to make decisions in real time based on what is available at their selection time and will increase transparency in the assignment process. Detailed instructions and answers to many of your questions regarding House and Room Selection will be in emails you receive from R&DE Student Housing Assignments beginning this week. Be sure to read these emails carefully. On Wednesday, you can review instructions and other information about neighborhood housing on the R&DE website.

Why do we have neighborhoods?

The neighborhood system grew out of Stanford’s Long-Range Planning Process , in which faculty, students, staff and postdocs were invited to submit proposals “to advance frontiers, strengthen foundations, stimulate synergies, and anticipate change in one or more of the following key areas: Education, Research, Our Community and Beyond Our University.”

There were a number of proposals that suggested ways Stanford could do more to realize the full potential of the residential experience for our students. This need led Provost Persis Drell to commission the ResX Task Force. The Task Force submitted recommendations to the President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell in December 2018 and they were shared with the campus community in spring 2019.

What were the key concerns the recommendations address?

The Task Force heard from many students that they wanted a housing selection process that makes it easier to keep friend groups together. Students shared how important the friendships were in their frosh year on campus and the neighborhoods allow students to build on that year.

In addition, students will be able to develop supportive relationships with the residence staff (Resident Fellows, Resident Director, Community Coordinators, Neighborhood Program Directors, Undergraduate Advising Directors, Student Housing Building Managers and Housing Service Center staff, Stanford Dining Managers and Nutritionists, custodians and food service workers), who will be with them during their years in the neighborhood.

Was there student input in developing the ResX Task Force Recommendations?

Yes. Over the course of six months, the task force met with more than 500 students, alumni, faculty, and staff and it received some 600 pieces of unique feedback through an online portal in addition to reviewing 493 long-range planning proposals. The group also visited peer campuses (Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth and Rice) and reviewed prior Stanford studies and presentations on the residences.

Why can’t the neighborhoods be contiguous? How will they work as neighborhoods?

One goal in creating the neighborhoods was to offer a similar quality and diversity of housing in every neighborhood, so each neighborhood includes a mix of housing options – all-frosh houses, upperclass houses (for sophomores, juniors, and seniors), a mix of independent living environments (Row houses, suites, and/ or apartments), and University Theme Houses, which can include academic and ethnic theme houses, co-operative houses, and Greek houses.

To accomplish this, each neighborhood also includes residences that are not immediately adjacent to the rest of their neighborhoods.

Stanford’s undergraduate neighborhoods are not only about physical proximity; as important, they are about being able to easily stay with the same group of friends and acquaintances throughout your time at Stanford. Some people have called this “community continuity.” While some parts of your neighborhood are next door, and a few might be a jaunt across campus, they’ll all be filled with students and staff that you know.

How will the neighborhoods build and support community and belonging?

Now that neighborhood councils have been formed, students can expect to see more community activity in spring. The neighborhood councils bring together a group of students with professional staff from Residential & Dining Enterprises, Residential Education, and Undergraduate Advising to promote community and belonging within the residential neighborhoods at Stanford.

Each neighborhood has emerged with its own unique identity that reflects the interests of the students and houses through programming and swag. Some exciting events planned for spring quarter include concerts, festivals, a drag show, an outdoor film series across neighborhoods, and much more!

Neighborhood dining is an essential part of supporting undergraduate communities. R&DE Stanford Dining’s neighborhood meal plans make it easier for students living on the Row, in Suites and Co-ops to engage with their neighbors. Dining also hosts a number of community cultural celebrations throughout the year.

Important dates to remember

Some parts of the assignments process are already underway or completed.

Placements for most student staff positions – Resident Assistant (RA) or Ethnic Theme Associates (ETA) – have been determined and communicated with students. Congratulations to the new RAs and ETAs who will be staffing next year in these critical leadership positions.

On March 28, students who applied to change neighborhoods were notified of their new neighborhoods.

March 28 was also the first day to submit applications for assignment to University Theme Houses. Find details on the application process and check out your options here !

R&DE Housing Assignments and Room Selection

• Wednesday, March 30 Undergraduate housing application portal opens
• Monday, April 11 Deadline to submit Housing Accommodation Request Form (HARF) to the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) if applying for 2022-23 housing medical accommodation
• Monday, April 18 Undergraduate housing applications portal closes
• Thursday, May 19 Gate times sent to students participating in House and Room Selection
• Monday, May 23 – Friday, May 27 House and Room Selection at assigned gate times

Pre-Assignments to University Theme Houses (UTH)

• Monday, March 28 Pre-Assignment applications for UTHs open
• Sunday, April 10 Pre-Assignment Applications close at 11:59 PM PDT
• Wednesday, May 11 UTH Pre-assignments announced to students

New Student Housing Assignments

Residency requirement & housing eligibility.

The University of Chicago has a six quarter residency requirement – all traditional first-year students (have never attended college previously) are required to live on campus during the first six quarters of enrollment. Students transferring from other colleges or universities are required to live on campus for their first three quarters of enrollment. Summer quarters do not count towards the fulfillment of this residency requirement, however quarters spent in study abroad programs do count towards the fulfillment of this requirement. 

Housing & Residence Life does not offer on-campus housing for graduate/advanced degree-seeking students or married/family housing.

Housing Application & Assignment Process

The new student housing application generally opens within the myHousing portal in early May, closing at the end of June. Each student has the opportunity to provide responses to several lifestyle and living preferences within the application.

Incoming new students are randomly assigned to a residence hall and House. All of our halls and Houses are unique and engaging and we have found that most students quickly make connections in whatever residence hall and House they have been assigned. After each incoming student's residence hall and House has been determined, our housing assignments team reviews each student's responses to lifestyle and living preferences and uses those responses for room/suite mate matching. Not all new students will have room/suite mate(s), as on average between 25-30% of new students are assigned to single occupancy rooms. We strongly believe that that all students benefit positively from living with students of diverse backgrounds and to that end, new students are not permitted to request specific room and/or suite mates. While each student's lifestyle and living preferences are reviewed and considered during the assignment process, students should not expect exact matches to all their preferences.

All residence halls are co-educational. Room and suite mate assignments are generally made based on same biological sex, however gender inclusive housing is available for students who would prefer to live within the same room with students of opposite biological sex. Additionally, each residence hall offers at least one floor or section dedicated to single sex housing. Preferences for single sex or gender inclusive housing can be made within a student's housing application.

Specific Housing Accommodations

Students that require specific housing accommodations must initiate their request through Student Disability Services . We strongly encourage students seeking specific housing accommodations to engage Student Disability Services as soon as possible after accepting their offer of admission. Please do not send accommodation requests or medical documentation to Housing & Residence Life.

Examples of requests that should be made through Student Disability Services include, but are not limited to:

• Air conditioning
• Mobility issues that require an assignment on a lower floor or in a hall equipped with an elevator
• Single room
• Private or semi-private bathroom
• Access to a kitchen
• Any other specific request or need

Students may edit their housing application responses up until the housing application closes. Once the housing application has closed, students will not be permitted to make any further edits. Students who do not complete a housing application will be assigned to any available space.

New student housing assignment details will be available in the myHousing portal in late August. The following details will be provided to each student:

• Residence Hall, House, Room Type & Number
• Residence Hall Mailing Address
• Name & UChicago Email Address for Each Roommate

Please refrain from reaching out to our office to inquire about the status of your housing assignment.

Most residence halls have communal floor bathrooms where each floor shares a common area bathroom containing individual toilets and shower stalls cleaned by housekeeping staff. There are three bathroom options available in each House: men, women and all-gender. Students may use the bathroom that is consistent with their gender identity. Some, but not all, Houses may also have single-user facilities, which do not have a gender designation.

Apartments and rooms in Max Palevsky Residential Commons have semi-private bathrooms that are shared amongst all occupants of the room. In these room types, the bathroom does not have a gender designation.  

Housing applications are open. Here’s how to apply.

Stanford student housing assignment applications for summer quarter and the 2022-23 academic year are now open and include a new self-selection model with expanded gender options, according to a Wednesday email from Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE).

Applications for the 2022-23 academic year for all students, regardless of pre-assignment status, are due by 11:59 p.m. on April 18. All summer housing applications are due on the same day at 5 p.m. Students in need of medical accommodations must submit a Housing Accommodation Request Form to the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) before April 11 via OAE Connect , according to the email. Requests submitted after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis.

Under the new self-selected model, students have the opportunity to select their own building and room in a two-step process. 

The new model is meant to “increase transparency in the selection process and give students more agency,” wrote Assistant Director of Undergraduate Housing Assignments Jennifer Padilla-Wong, Director of R&DE Student Housing Assignments Justin Akers and Executive Director of R&DE Student Housing Operations Imogen Hinds.

Here’s an overview of how the process works.

First, students will be prompted to submit their fall quarter housing application in Axess by April 18, at which time they will sign the University’s residence agreement, designate their housing group if desired and indicate their gender. Students can make changes to their group after submitting the application until 8 a.m. on May 16.

Students can create housing groups of up to eight people, which can include a mix of students from different class-years who live in the same neighborhood, according to the email. All members of the housing group will be given the same gate time during which they can select their housing, and the gate time will be assigned to groups based on the class years of the group members. Rising seniors receive the best gate times, and groups will receive a gate time based on the lowest class year in their group, according to the email. Students will be emailed their gate time on May 19. 

House and room selection will occur between May 23 and 27 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and will close at 5 p.m. on May 27. Incoming student staff will not be assigned a gate time nor will students who opt to live in their Greek residence, according to the email.

During their gate time, students can log into the housing system to see which rooms are available within their neighborhood and make their selection. They can change their choice up until the May 27 deadline. Students who choose to live in Mirrielees and EVGR-A can select to live anywhere in the building, according to the email, which is a change from the original neighborhood-designated apartment model, in which each neighborhood was designated a section of each building.

Students can enter the system before their gate time to see floor plans and what rooms are available, but they may not make their selection until their gate time. 

If students do not make a selection before the May 27 deadline, they will be randomly assigned to a building and room. If students cannot make their gate time, they may designate a proxy to select housing on their behalf, according to the email. R&DE representatives advised students to select their room during their gate time because “waiting will mean fewer options are available,” they wrote. 

Students with medical accommodations and those in their housing groups will not participate in the self-selection process, according to the email. Rather, students with accommodations will be prompted to rank all the housing options within their neighborhood and any theme options. They will be assigned to housing alongside their group ahead of the general assignment process “to ensure that the student with the medical need is placed in housing that meets their needs,” according to the email. 

R&DE will use the choices denoted by the student(s) with medical needs when determining housing placements for the group in which they are included. Students assigned through this process cannot reject their housing assignment nor can they participate in the self-select process. 

The University is also “introducing a more inclusive way of considering gender in undergraduate housing,” according to R&DE representatives. Students can select one of three gender options on their housing application and can change their identification on the application up until April 18. The three options are male, female and non-binary/fluid. Students can change their gender identification each year when applying for housing, according to the email.

Rooms will be labeled in four ways: male-only rooms, female-only rooms, non-binary/fluid-only rooms and gender inclusive rooms. When students enter the housing system, they will only see rooms that match their gender identification and the gender inclusive rooms. Gender inclusive rooms will be available in each house, but the houses with gender-inclusive bathrooms will be listed here . 

Housing application gender data will not be shared within any non-housing systems, according to the email. Anonymous and aggregated housing gender data may be shared with Stanford Institutional Research and Decision Support. 

Housing applications for winter and spring quarter of the 2022-23 academic year opened on Wednesday for students who will be abroad next year. The winter quarter application is due on Oct. 28, and the spring quarter application is due Feb. 10, 2023. These students will not participate in the self-selection process and will instead rank the choices within their neighborhood. 

Coterms who are seniors and beyond may apply for either undergraduate or graduate housing, but not both, according to the email. The Grad Housing Lottery deadline is May 5.

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Housing Options at Penn State

No matter where you live, you are part of a diverse and vibrant community at Penn State. Let us help you explore the variety of on-campus housing options, find the best dining options, navigate the rental market and learn how to be a good neighbor.

Housing for your second year and beyond

I just got to penn state, do i need to think about housing for next year already.

Many off-campus rental properties start to offer leases around October. Each landlord elects when to begin offering leases for the next year, so this will vary by property. Students interested in living on campus can request housing in October but do not have to decide until November when invitations are released to select a housing option.  

Both processes continue through the semester and there are many options available on and off campus. You can be confident you’ll find a great place to live; your choice doesn't have to be rushed or uninformed.

Below you will find key information to consider when deciding which housing option is best for you as well as the timeline for the housing process. For information on specific types of housing, use the following links:

• I know I want to live on campus  
• I know I want to live off campus  
• I am thinking about joining a fraternity or sorority  

Six things to consider in making your housing choice

In making your decision, consider what you want in a living situation, from cost to flexibility to responsibility. Here are some of the different elements to consider when making your decision.

• Cost:  A variety of price ranges are available on or off campus. Don’t forget to factor in any hidden fees, utilities, and the cost of food.  
• Location:  Depending on your preferences and needs, living on campus or off campus might be more suitable for you academically and socially.
• Community and Support: You will find vibrant communities on and off campus, but they are different. Think about what type of community you would like to be a part of. In addition,  the University has many ways to support students living on and off campus.
• Amenities:  Whether you are looking for your own bedroom and bathroom, a pool, or a quiet neighborhood, on- and off-campus living offer different things. Consider what’s important to you.
• Flexibility:  Do you need housing over the summer? Are you planning a semester abroad? On-campus housing is offered for the academic year but allows for flexibility for students pursuing academic-related programs, while off-campus housing typically requires a 12-month lease.
• Responsibility:  Living off-campus comes with a host of responsibilities that are beneficial for some students and a distraction for others.

On-Campus Considerations

Penn State's on-campus housing costs are generally similar to previous years' prices, with slight rate changes that are announced every spring. Room rates are all-inclusive, covering the cost of utilities and WiFi. There are no hidden fees. The Campus Meal Plan is required for all students living on campus and optional for students living in on-campus apartments.

The least expensive on-campus living option is a supplemental room and a double-occupancy room in a traditional residence hall. In contrast, the most expensive option is a single-occupancy room in Eastview Terrace.

With proximity to classes and school-sponsored events, like concerts and athletic events, nothing beats living on campus. Living on campus is a good fit if you like to stop by your room throughout the day, sleep a few extra minutes in the morning, or have a short walk home after clubs, sports, or activities.

When asked why they live on campus, students talked about the unmatched sense of community, a feeling of Penn State pride, and meeting friends for life. With on-campus living, students can participate in regular activities, such as arts and crafts nights, end-of-year carnivals, or even floor-wide IM teams. On-campus living provides opportunities for student leadership through the various residence hall governments.

On-campus living also has a built-in support network for students. Students living in University Housing have an additional layer of support from the Residence Life, Housing, and Food Service staff.  Your Resident Assistant (RA) is a great resource and the first stop for many students when they need a little extra help.

Upper-class students have more housing options available than first-year students: double-occupancy rooms in both traditional and renovated residence halls, single-occupancy rooms in traditional residence halls, single-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms in Eastview Terrace, two-person and four-person suites, supplemental housing, and on-campus apartments in Nittany and White Course.  

You can enjoy easy access to quiet study rooms, community spaces, and dining without leaving your housing area. A short walk will get you to on-campus fitness centers, rec spaces, and additional dining options.

On-campus housing is a great option if you know that you only need to be on campus during the actual academic year. Even if you opt to stay at the University during the summer, on-campus housing offers flexibility by offering housing only when you need it, so you are not paying extra.

Break Access/Holiday Housing is available for students who cannot leave campus during fall break, winter vacation, or spring break. You’ll be assigned to a designated building that remains open during these closedown periods, so you have the convenience of staying in your room. There is an additional fee for this service, reach out to the Housing Assignment Office to discuss this option.

If you have plans to study abroad or take a semester off, on-campus housing allows flexibility for these situations, and you can cancel your Housing and Food Services Contract with no penalty.

If you want to focus on academics rather than cooking, cleaning, or taking out the trash then on-campus living may be for you. On-campus living provides students with a low-maintenance living option. You will not have to shovel snow or mow the lawn, which some off-campus housing may require. Penn State Housing staff handle the cleaning, basic maintenance, and other essential services .

Off-Campus Considerations

Off-campus living options vary widely in price depending on location, size of living space, and the number of roommates. With off-campus housing, it’s also important to include other costs, such as utilities, food, transportation, and commute when considering the price of off-campus living options.

When looking at rental leases for apartments or houses, consider that most leases are paid in 12 equal installments and may include extra expenses such as application fees, amenity fees, ‘redecorating’ fees, or the cost of carpet cleaning, if that is required upon move out.

Off-campus living offers students more flexibility in choosing what type of area they would like to live in, a quiet complex located a bus ride away, or an apartment overlooking busy College Avenue. When researching off-campus options, consider how long it takes to get to campus for class or on-campus events, and whether you would walk, ride a bike, drive, or take the bus.

The sense of community can vary greatly depending on where you live off-campus and the type of housing you select. If you want to meet new people and connect with your neighbors, consider that in your search. No matter where you live off-campus, you will be part of a vibrant State College community. You may live next door to young families, professionals, or elderly individuals. It’s important to be a good neighbor to people whose schedules and priorities may differ from yours.

The Off-Campus Student Support Office can connect off-campus students with resources and provide information to help students navigate the off-campus community. 

Off-campus living offers nearly endless options for amenities. Want to come home to a pet-friendly apartment with a balcony? Or maybe you’d like to live in a community with a pool and hot tub with all your friends. Perhaps even a high-rise with an onsite fitness center. All are available with varying prices and terms.

Off-campus housing offers options, such as private bedrooms and bathrooms or shared living arrangements. Many complexes boast fitness centers, pools, community rooms, tanning beds, and more. Decide what’s important to you and how much you are willing to pay for those add-ons.

Unlike living on-campus, off-campus apartments and houses are typically 11 1/2-month leases. The year-round availability is an excellent perk for students with local internships in the summer or students who don’t plan to travel home over breaks.

With this perk also comes the responsibility of paying for the rent when you may no longer live there. If you plan to leave over the summer or complete a semester abroad, make sure to factor this into your decision.

With the freedom of living on your own off campus comes the responsibility of maintaining a rented property and adhering to a signed lease. You will be responsible for taking out the trash and cleaning the bathrooms. Some landlords will require tenants to assist with things such as snow removal or lawn mowing.

Understanding the housing process timeline

The on-campus (LiveOn) housing process is unified and administered by the University, so you'll find it has clear deadlines and procedures. The off-campus housing market consists of hundreds of private landlords and property managers. It is driven by market factors (the reason leases get signed in October is because consumers are willing to sign leases early to secure the spaces they want to have). The timeline and process for leasing are different for each property.

• Attend a housing information webinar  in the Commons Building to learn more about how to decide which housing option may work best for you.
• Attend a Housing Information Session
• Visit the fall Housing Fair and learn about all your living options.
• October 1-31: The Request Housing process opens in eLiving for on-campus housing.
• Some off-campus apartments start offering leases.
• Students who Requested Housing will receive an invitation through eLiving to view available on-campus housing options, select a space, invite friends, and accept the Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract.
• December 1 – mid-February: The Request Housing process reopens in eLiving for on-campus housing.
• Many off-campus housing options are still available and are offering leases.
• Visit the spring Housing Fair and check out all the great housing options still available.
• Students who Requested Housing will receive an invitation through eLiving to view available housing options, select a space, invite roommates, and accept the Housing and Food Services (HFS) Contract.
• Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract offers are made for sorority chapter members. 
• Request Housing in Living will close. 
• Many off-campus housing options are filling up, but there is still availability. Check in with Off-Campus Student Support if you are having trouble finding housing.
• Housing and Food Services contract offers are made for on-campus housing waitlist students. 

Student Legal Services offers free lease reviews; take advantage of that service to ensure you understand the contract before signing. If you are considering moving off campus, get more information on tenants’ rights and responsibilities with an on-demand educational module .

Want to learn more? 

Check out these webinars. You'll learn about on-campus and off-campus housing, timelines, resources, and more. 

• LiveOn Housing options and process for the 2023-2024 academic year 
• Off-Campus Housing Webinar

I'm interested in living on campus

Students who want to continue living on campus in their second year will be able to participate in the LiveOn Housing Process and  Request Housing to receive an invitation to view available housing options. Every student who is interested in living on campus will be able to select a space! Take your time and review the process and options using the links below.

I am interested in living off-campus

The Office of Off-Campus Student Support offers resources and services to help support students who are living or planning to move off campus. You can even contact the office for a consultation if you are unsure if living off campus is right for you. Remember, many apartments still have openings as late as January or February, so you can take your time.

I am thinking about joining a fraternity or sorority and want to live within that community

The University provides on-campus housing in South Halls for many of the Panhellenic Association (PHC) Sorority Chapters. Many Interfraternity Council (IFC) Fraternity Chapters have off-campus housing options that are owned and operated by alumni from each organization. Students can learn more about the fraternity and sorority housing options on the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life's website .

Students considering joining a sorority or fraternity should expect to live within the chapter's community (South Halls for sororities and the chapter's off-campus facility for fraternities) for the entire academic year during their first year of membership, so it is important to think about these options as you make your housing decision.

• If you know you want to live on campus next year, regardless of the fraternity/sorority recruitment process, you should participate in the LiveOn Housing Process.
• If you only want to live on campus if you receive a bid from a sorority, you should not sign a lease or Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract until you complete the process and accept your bid.

The LiveOn Housing Process  in eLiving for on-campus housing stays open through mid-February, so you will have time to make your decision based on receiving a bid to join one of the fraternity or sorority communities. However, if you want to live on campus, you should act quickly after bid day to make sure you Request Housing by February 15. 

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Apply for Housing in the Residence Halls

The freshmen housing application process is currently open.

After you submit your Statement of Intent to Register, you may complete your application to live in the residence halls.

Review the instructions below for details.

Deadline to Apply for Fall Quarter is May 18, 2020

The application process for the residence halls varies based on if the applicant is a freshman, returning or continuing student, and whether the application is for fall quarter, for winter or spring quarter, or for summer session. Refer to the appropriate section below for specific application information.

Select the appropriate instructions from the options below to learn how to apply for housing in the residence halls.

Application Instructions for Freshman Students Entering in Fall Quarter

"Freshmen Students" is defined as students who are entering UC Davis for the first time, and who attended high school in their previous year.

Application steps are summarized below. The deadline to complete the housing contract is included within the application and the email invitation and is usually within 1-2 days of the SIR deadline. The freshmen application process typically is open from mid-March through April.

Application Instructions

• Submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and you will receive a housing email with instructions on how to access your application; it may take up to 24 hours after submitting the SIR before the Housing Application is available
• Apply for housing in the residence halls via the myHousing Portal ; applicants under the age of 18 must have their parents and/or guardians electronically sign the contract as a guarantor
• Submit your signed contract and application; you will receive an email copy of your contract once submitted

Application Help

• Refer to Room Choices when selecting residence hall preferences in the Housing Application
• Input roommate requests if applicable, and/or select a Living-Learning Community (if desired)
• Applicants who file their SIR after the campus deadline or submit their housing application after the application deadline will be offered housing based upon available space; contact Student Housing for questions or review our Housing Application Waitlist Process for more information

First Year Transfer students can email our office at [email protected] to inquire about living in the residence halls.

Application Instructions for Students Not Already Living With Us

Incoming freshmen who are admitted for winter or spring quarter are eligible to live in the residence halls, but because residence hall contracts extend the entire academic year (and subsequently the vacancy rate is low), applicants will be offered housing only as space becomes available.

Continuing Students

"Continuing Students" refers to all current UC Davis students who DID NOT LIVE with Student Housing in the year preceding the year they now wish to reside in on campus housing.

Typically, due to limited space, students who did not live in the residence halls in their previous year aren't eligible to live in the residence halls. However, continuing students may contact Student Housing to inquire about the possibility of space availability: though unlikely, availability can vary from year to year.

Please contact [email protected] for your options.

Application Instructions for Returning Students

"Returning Students" refers to all current UC Davis students who, as first-year freshmen, LIVED in the residence halls in the year preceding the year for which they would like to live with Student Housing for a second year, OR, as a first-year transfer student, LIVED in The Green in the year preceding the year for which they would like to live with Student Housing for a second year.

Returning residents from the 2023-24 academic year may be offered an opportunity to live in Student Housing for their second year depending on availability of space. Students will receive information about second year housing in fall quarter of their freshman year through their UC Davis email account. If offered, there will be a limited amount of time to apply for second year housing.

Student Housing provides an opportunity for current residence hall residents to indicate their interest in living in the residence halls for the next academic year during the winter quarter. Residents interested in returning to the residence halls will be directed to the Housing channel on MyUCDavis to indicate their interest; students will be notified via their UC Davis email account when the application is available and ready to be completed.

To be eligible for consideration, a student must be a citizen in good standing whose account is current. Once the application is approved and the reservation fee is paid, students will receive their room assignment in August via their UC Davis email account.

Application Instructions for Summer Session Students

The residence halls are managed during the summer by Conference Housing . Students who wish to apply for residence hall housing for either summer session should visit Conference Housing's Summer Session webpage for application information. Completed contracts must be submitted with full payment to Conference Housing by the application deadline.

Housing Application Waitlist Process

Refer to the Housing Application Waitlist Process webpage to learn how the housing application waitlist process works.

Cancel an Application

Read the Cancellation Process webpage to learn how to cancel a residence hall application.

Refer to Contract Highlights for a contract overview. However, be sure to read the entire contract before agreeing to it.

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Newly admitted students: the housing application deadline is June 14.  First year students (Storrs) are required to submit the housing application.  Any new student who applies after June 14 may not be guaranteed housing.

Once you have submitted your enrollment fee, you will have access to the housing application.  You will be notified via email when your housing application is available, typically 3-5 business days after receipt of your enrollment fee.

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Make sure that your MyHousing profile is set to show your information if you would like to pair with your friends. Students who have their profiles set to “Do NOT display me” will not show up in any roommate request searches. You can decide if you would like all of your application answers to be visible by others using the roommate search fields, or if you only want your name displayed.

To update your MyHousing profile:

• Login to MyHousing
• Click "Personal Information" on the top bar
• Click "Roommate Profile"
• Update the Profile Privacy drop down to your preferred privacy level
• Click the "Update Roommate Profile" button to save your preferences

If you search for a specific person and the system says that there are no search results, it could mean that your friend does not have their profile set to display information or that they are not in the same room selection process with you. You can encourage them to log into their MyHousing account to double-check their information.

When using Advanced Roommate Pairing, we find that it works best for students to only pick one or two questions from the list of options. Please make sure that you only choose one answer from each category at a time. The fewer options that you start with, the more likely that you will have more potential roommates to consider.

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From room selection to choosing suitemates, how to find your place on campus.

Living on campus is proof positive of our vibrant student community. And we’re thrilled for you to be a part of it. Every day in our halls and lounges and dining rooms, people from around the country and around the world share their passions for movies, sports, academics, books, politics, food, and fashion. It’s easy to find your group, or groups, and hard to run out of things to talk about, laugh about, and learn.

In this section, we’ll walk you through the steps to finding your home-away-from-home, so you can concentrate on all of the exciting opportunities that BU has in store for you.

Maybe you’re browsing for something besides a how-to on securing your room: Is intersession break housing available while residences are closed?

For answers to these questions and more, you’ve come to the right place.

How It All Works

Freshmen and transfer students are assigned rooms after they complete their New Student Housing Application. Continuing students are assigned time slots for room selection based on their class year by seniority.

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Whether you’re an incoming first-year, a transfer or returning student at NC State, you can find your place to call home in University Housing.

Learn About Your On-Campus Living Options

• Residence Halls – We have 20 halls located throughout campus with a wide variety of amenities and floor plans.
• On-Campus Apartments – Boost your independence in one of our on-campus apartment communities.
• Living and Learning Villages – Join one of our close-knit communities built around common interests.

Submit a University Housing Application

New first-year students are required to live on-campus for their first two semesters.  Housing after the first year requirement is optional.

• The 2024-25 Academic Year Housing Application opens on February 23. Review our housing agreements before applying.
• Once you have been offered acceptance, submit a University Housing application through MyPack Portal as soon as possible. The housing application for incoming students will be available in early to mid February.
• Select Housing Application from the menu.
• Apply as soon as possible to ensure the most compatible roommate and for Living and Learning Village consideration. The deadline to request a roommate is June 1 .
• The University Housing application is separate from the admissions application, so don’t procrastinate !
• You may complete a University Housing application before committing to NC State; there is no fee to apply for housing.
• Through the Housing Application, you can create a roommate matching profile. Learn more about the process below!

Submit a Village Application

• After you identify the village (s) that you’re interested in, complete an application in MyPack Portal.
• Submit your village application along with your housing application. We recommend submitting your housing and village applications as early as possible.
• Residents may apply for more than one village but can only be admitted to one.
• DEADLINE: May 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m .: The last day you can submit a village application with a second-choice village option and make changes to your village application. 

Finding a Roommate

The University Housing application includes a section for finding a roommate. In this section of the application you can:

• Find suggested pairings based on a series of listed room/roommate preferences
• Communicate anonymously with potential roommates
• Learn the identity of your roommate when you are ready to match up

Make Changes to Your Housing Application

If you need to update your University Housing application, you may do so in MyPack Portal until June 1. Once assigned, changes can only be made by University Housing staff.

View Your Housing Assignment

• Fall 2024 housing assignments are available in late June in MyPack Portal .
•  Once logged in, navigate to “Campus Living” and look for “View Your Assignment” (where you applied for housing). Once at the home page in the housing portal, select  Dashboard  from the red banner.
• Assignments are randomized throughout all housing communities available to new students. Students accepted into Living Learning Villages are assigned to their Village’s designated community.
• Whenever possible, roommate requests have been honored. However, late applications and requests may not have been possible due to space limitations. Additionally, if one roommate was accepted into a Living Learning Village and the other was not, that also impacted roommate requests.
• Technical Tip:   There is a maximum number of students who can be in the housing portal at one time.  If you are having trouble logging in, wait a short time and try again. Once you have your assignment information, please log out so other students can access their information.
• Returning residents who would like to live in on-campus housing will have the opportunity to participate in the room selection process during the academic year.

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Welcome to Cornell's Living-Learning Communities

You'll find a strong connection between living and learning at Cornell as you settle into your new home. Over 55% of undergraduate students live on campus, learning from and growing with people who bring a wide variety of experiences, perspectives, and interests. For tours of program houses and residence halls, see @CornellHousing on Instagram  and  YouTube .

Welcome Class of 2028!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Cornell University! As a first-year student, you'll be part of a community of more than 3,000 new Cornellians living in residence halls and Program Houses on North Campus. We are excited to welcome you to campus and look forward to meeting you in August!

Be sure to fill our your housing application starting April 3, 2024, found in the Housing Portal and learn all about the application process on our New Undergrad Application Process page.

Over the summer, you’ll be receiving your 2024-25 housing assignment and information to help you plan moving in on campus . Please wait to make your travel plans until you have your assignment.  

Apply for Summer Housing

On-campus housing is available for eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Applications for summer housing are now open and must be submitted at least 10 days prior to your arrival. Summer room assignments will begin in April.

Read details and apply on the Summer Housing page.

Commencement Housing reservations are now open

On-campus housing in the residence halls on North Campus will be offered for guests during the 2024 Commencement Weekend. Students living in on-campus housing may reserve via the Housing Portal beginning at 10am on Monday, January 29, and students living off campus may reserve beginning at 10am on Tuesday, January 30.

Read details and reserve space on the Commencement Housing page.

Call the Housing & Residential Life Office at 607-255-5368 , or send email to [email protected] .

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Welcome to University Residences

University Residences is more than just a home for Boilermakers, it is "the" place to live! UR provides an environment that will make you feel right at home and at the same time, right in the middle of campus life.

Your Campus. Your Home.

At University Residences, we make each of our resident’s security, comfort and sense of belonging our top priorities. Purdue housing options are designed to help support your lifestyle and maximize your potential in an affordable way. You’ll notice that we call our housing 'Purdue University Residences' and not ‘Purdue dorms’. That’s because living on campus provides more than just a place to rest your head—social programming and guidance from student, professional and Residential Life staff provide experiences that round out your education and teach you important life skills that will enhance your networks and skills far beyond your time here. We understand that every college experience is unique, and we’re celebrating those differences by providing a wide array of resources to support your campus living experience.

Your big move begins here! Explore Purdue residence halls ,  Purdue student housing amenities and everything else you need to know about campus living below.

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What to Bring

We look forward to you moving in with us this fall. For information specific to the move-in process, please visit our Move-in page . We encourage you to log in to the housing portal to verify your room assignment and move-in timeslot prior to your arrival to campus.

Pre-Arrival Room Change Requests

If you don’t feel your room assignment is the best fit for you, you will be able to request a room change prior to move-in beginning July 18 and up until August 4 in the housing portal.

Meal Plan Changes

If you would like to make changes to your meal plan, visit the  Purdue housing portal beginning July 17. Students may lower their meal plan up until Thursday, August 17 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Upgrades can be made at any time during the semester.

For more information on meal plans, visit Purdue Dining & Culinary .

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Housing assignment priority.

The Housing Assignment Office randomly offers housing to eligible applicants who apply by the stated deadline. Housing assignments are made according to the highest preference available (based on information the student provides on the housing application). Since current UCLA housing residents reserve their housing spaces in late April for the following academic year, some housing facilities and desired room types may not be available to new students. If the student's preferences are not available at the time the offer is made, the student will still receive a housing offer for a space that is available.  The majority of students live in triple rooms during their first two - three years on campus.

Roommate Matching

The Lifestyle Preferences Section on the Housing Application is extremely important as these preferences will be used during the roommate matching function in August. Students will be matched with the person(s) that best match the preferences lists. Students may update these preferences from the time their application is submitted until the housing offer is issued, by visiting the My Housing web site and clicking on the Application link.

Acceptance of Housing Offers

Once a housing offer is available online, there will be a deadline by which to accept the offer.  Once the offer has been accepted, the housing contract charge will be posted to the student's BruinBill account and there will be a subsequent deadline by which to make the initial payment. Payments must be made online by the deadline or the offer will be canceled and the space reoffered to another student.  Housing offers will be sent through email.  All students who are offered housing — including those students who are eligible to receive financial aid — are required to accept the offer by the stated deadline and then make the initial payment on BruinBill by the subsequent deadline.  If a new student is not able to make the full initial payment by the deadline, the student may discuss the possibility of a payment agreement with the Accounts Receivable office by emailing using  Ask Housing .

Department Allocation Students

All students, including department allocation students, who apply for university housing must submit a housing application with the appropriate fee and meet all subsequent deadlines to be eligible for a housing assignment.

Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities or other special housing needs can be accommodated in most, but not all, UCLA housing facilities. The Housing Assignment Office staff work closely with the Center for Accessible Education to coordinate the offer process. The UCLA Center for Accessible Education (CAE) is responsible for the administration of UCLA’s commitment to ensuring access and participation for all students with qualifying disabilities. The Housing Accommodations Board through the CAE is responsible for evaluating requests for a reasonable accommodation and/or modification in University-owned housing. Please proceed to review the CAE Housing website to submit a request for a disability-related accommodation and subsequent handbook which further explain the specific requirements and guidelines governing requests for reasonable accommodation in University housing. In evaluating the request, the Housing Accommodation Board will consult with UCLA Residential Life, the CAE, and other need-to-know individuals, as necessary, to determine whether the requested accommodation is necessary and reasonable.

Please note that a reasonable accommodation is incumbent on various factors, including, but not limited to: timing of the request being made by the student, inventory that would satisfy all, or part of, the accommodation, and students eligibility to a housing guarantee.

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Housing Services' primary method of communication is email, so it is crucial that students keep their contact information up to date.  Updates to address, email, and phone number are made online at the  My Housing  web site.

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Applying For Housing

Undergraduate, graduate/visiting, please follow the instructions below based on your classification:, new undergraduate students, new first-year students who have been admitted via the  nyu admissions office.

Once a new first-year undergraduate student has accepted admission to NYU, they will be able to access the housing application on the NYU Home Housing Forms card.

Students must complete their 2024-2025 housing applications and submit the $1,000 housing reservation payment by May 1, 2024.

Students admitted after May 1, 2024 must complete their 2024-2025 housing applications and submit the $1,000 housing reservation payment by the enrollment deadline provided by the Admissions Office.

Click here for more details regarding the First Year Assignment Process .

New first-years who have accepted admission to NYU beginning in Spring 2024 will have access to the housing application on the  NYU Home  Housing Forms card beginning on October 15th.

Students should complete their Spring 2024 housing applications and submit the $1,000 housing reservation payment by November 15th.

Spring 2024 assignment notices will be distributed beginning on January 12th, which will include all check-in details.

New Transfer Students who have been admitted via the  NYU Admissions Office

Waitlist undergraduate students will be able to access the 2024-2025 waitlist housing application on the  NYU Home  Housing Forms card beginning on March 18, 2024.

Opportunities are very limited and can only be offered if space becomes available through cancellations/withdrawals.  Those who apply by May 30th will receive an update on their status by June 1st.  It is recommended that waitlist housing applicants be prepared to seek their own accommodations off campus .

As of  October 15th , waitlist undergraduate students will have access to the Spring 2024 waitlist housing application on the  NYU Home  Housing Forms card.

Applications should be submitted by November 15th.  On campus housing offers will be extended on a rolling basis as spaces become available through attrition.

Returning Undergraduate Students

Renewable undergraduate.

Eligible returning undergraduates, including those returning from NYU-approved study away programs, should review all re-application and room assignment guidelines as published.

Eligible students will be able to submit reapplications for 2024-2025 from February 12th to March 1, 2024.

Returning Undergraduates, including those returning from NYU-approved study away programs, will have access to the housing application on the  NYU Global Home  Housing Forms card beginning on October 15th.

Undergraduate Waitlist

Opportunities are very limited and can only be offered if space becomes available through cancellations/withdrawals.  Those who apply by May 30th will receive an update by June 1st.  It is recommended that waitlist housing applicants be prepared to seek their own accommodations  off campus .

As of October 15th, waitlist undergraduate students will have access to the Spring 2024 waitlist housing application on the  NYU Home  Housing Forms card.

Graduate & Visiting Students

Graduate students.

Graduate students will be able to access the 2024-2025 waitlist housing application on the  NYU Home  Housing Forms card beginning on March 18, 2024.

Please note, first priority is given to newly admitted graduate students for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Housing for graduate students is limited, non-guaranteed/non-renewable, and for one academic year (with fall entry) or one semester (with spring entry) only.

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On campus accommodations are very limited and can only be offered if space becomes available through cancellations/withdrawals.  Those who apply by May 30th will receive an update by June 1st.  It is recommended that waitlist housing applicants be prepared to seek their own accommodations  off campus .

Newly admitted Spring 2024 Graduate students will have access to the Spring 2024 waitlist housing application on the NYU Home  Housing Forms card beginning on October 15th . 

Applications should be submitted by November 15th.

Housing for graduate students is limited, non-guaranteed/non-renewable, and for one academic year (with fall entry) or one semester (with spring entry) only.

Opportunities are limited and can only be offered if space becomes available through cancellations/withdrawals.  It is recommended that waitlist housing applicants be prepared to seek their own accommodations  off campus .

Visiting Students

Visiting students will be able to access the 2024-2025 waitlist housing application on the  NYU Home  Housing Forms card beginning on March 18, 2024.

Opportunities are very limited and can only be offered if space becomes available through cancellations/withdrawals. Those who apply by May 30th will receive an update by June 1st.  It is recommended that waitlist housing applicants be prepared to seek their own accommodations  off campus .

Newly admitted Spring 2024 Visiting students will have access to the Spring 2024 waitlist housing application on the  NYU Home  Housing Forms card beginning on October 15th .

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MTSU Campus Housing

Campus housing, self-assignment, self-assignment is going on now.

Self-Assignment Group Numbers are outlined below. Self-assignment dates and times within each group are staggered throughout the week in order to prevent the system from being overloaded. Your email will give you the exact date and time you are eligible to self-assign.  Please make sure you are checking your MTSU email account often in the days leading up to your self-assignment week!

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What is self-assignment?

Self-assignment is the process students go through to select your assignment location at MTSU. In this process, students gain access to our housing system to look at available space and pick their assignment.  This process is very much like selecting seating on an airplane or for concerts / sporting venues.

What must I understand before beginning the self-assignment process?

• We strongly advise for you to plan to use a laptop or desktop during your self-assignment time. Maps can be cut off on Phones/iPads/Tablets, and and using a phone or tablet can make selecting a bed-space more difficult and time-consuming.
• If pop-up blockers are enabled on your browser, you must act to DISABLE them before being able to access self-assignment.
• Be sure to take a photo or print the confirmation page with your assignment details.

How do I approach self-assignment?

• To prepare yourself for self-assignment you should have several options or assignment locations in mind in case your first choice is not available.
• If you have a requested roommate, you and that individual should be in the same room or on the phone to communicate your self-assignment preferences and verify that you have both selected the identical building and room number in order to ensure the roommate match.
• At the bottom of the self-selection page you can view information in the form of visual maps or data on tables. The standard view is set to Maps, but to toggle between maps and data click “Display Table” in the upper right corner.  The listing of available spaces by location is available in both views.  The format for available rooms by location is Community: Area (# of spaces).  If you click on one of the listings, you will see a corresponding map appear.  If you move the cursor over the map, you will see the same information found under available spaces by location.

If you are not interested in where the room is in relationship to another room, then we suggest you use the Display Table.  The table will give you the same available information without maps and pictures.

When does self-assignment begin?

Current Residents: Self-assignment for current residents takes place in beginning in November for the upcoming academic year 2023-2024 (both Fall and Spring terms). A tentative self-assignment schedule can be seen above, as well as on the  Dates Page  of our website.

New Residents or current residents not participating in priority assignment: Self-assignment for new residents and late reapplicants will begin in Spring and will continue until all on campus spaces are filled. Applications received after this date will be put on to our Waiting List, and will be staff-assigned to the first available cancellation.

All students, once assigned, can view their assignment on the “View My Assignment” template in the MT Housing Portal.

Because spring and summer spaces are limited or restricted to specific locations, self-assignment is not available for these terms.

When does self-assignment end?

The self-assignment process will end when all on-campus housing at MTSU is secured.  We will publicize the self-assignment close date on our social media and the website closer to when we anticipate being filled.

How do I know when I can self-assign?

Students with a completed application process are eligible for self-assignment and will be notified of their self-assignment open date by email at their MTSU email address ONLY. Follow the directions on that email to self-assign. For your convenience, a tentative schedule of self-assignment dates can be found on the “ Dates ” section of our website. 

What is a completed application?

A completed application includes:

• Signed and dated residential life application and agreement
• $350 prepayment (Fall – Spring) or $175 prepayment (Spring ONLY)
• Proof of meningitis vaccination (since a student’s 16th birthday) submitted and processed by Student Health Services
• Notarized Financial Guarantor Addendum (for students under 18 years of age at the time of application)

*Note: Your “Application Complete” date is not the same date as your application and/or contract date. Supplemental documentation items (Meningitis Proof, Financial Guarantor Addendum) require additional processing time. Please allow up 7-10 days for processing after you have submitted an item for evaluation.

What is the “open date”?

This is the first date that a student will have the opportunity to self-assign.

What if I miss the self-assignment deadline?

Students will receive notice of their open date or first opportunity to make a self-assignment at their MTSU email account. Self-assignment will remain open for this student until they self-assign. Students who fail to self-assign by the self-assignment deadline will be assigned by housing staff to available spaces with consideration given to requested accommodations listed on your housing application.

What if my requested roommate completes his/her application process after me or is a new applicant and I am a returning student?

Mutual roommate requests are strongly encouraged to coordinate completed applications so that both students are eligible to self-assign at the same time.  If your requested roommate does not complete the application process at the same time as you, or is a new student while you are a returning student, you should self-assign during your designated time and plan to re-assign yourself into a room with two vacancies (if one is available) at the time your requested roommate is to pick

What if I have problems with logging into the self-assignment process?

If you have problems logging into the system, you may call Housing at 615-898-2971, visit us in the Keathley University Center Room 300, or email a screen shot of your error message to  [email protected] .  Our office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

What if I want to live in a living-learning community?

If you want to participate in a living-learning community, you may do so by choosing a space in the building which houses the learning community. Your self-assignment letter will provide you with additional guidelines to which buildings/floors you should assign to if you would like to participate in one of our LLC’s. An application process is also required of our Global Learning Community LLC, so please visit our  LLC page  for more information.

When will I know who my roommate is?

You should be able to see roommate information at the time of selection if: [1] you select a location that has another student assigned at that location, and [2] if that student allowed students to see their information. You can also go back in to the MT Housing Portal and select the “View My Assignment” template at any time to view your room assignment and roommate contact information.

How do I see information about a potential roommate?

If you are viewing the Search Results by map, you will click on a red bed to see information about the student assigned to that space.

If you are viewing the Search Results by table, you will click on the student’s name to see information about the student assigned to that space.  If the student elected to not show his/her name, you will click on “Name has been marked as private.”  In this case you will not see the student’s name but you may see some information about the student.

Once I complete the self-assignment process, am I guaranteed “that” space?

The University reserves the right to make all premise assignments and to make any changes or transfers at the University’s discretion without notice, however, we will do our best to honor the self-assignment process and keep you in the location you selected.

What if I want to make an assignment change?

If you decide you want to change where you are assigned after you have completed the self-assignment process, you may go back into the housing system to reassign until self-assignment closes.

Housing assignment information comes to MTSU email accounts, so check often.

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How you choose If you are entering MIT as a first-year student, you will have the opportunity during Campus Preview Weekend (CPW) to visit various dorms, interact with the residents in every community, and learn as much as possible about your choices. You will find the Residence Halls  section of this website helpful in comparing options. Another essential resource is the Guide to Residences website and accompanying “i3" videos, which go live with student-created content each May.

Tell us what you want During the first-year housing lottery, you will have the opportunity to list your preferences, noting where you’d most like to live—and least like to live. The sophisticated algorithm developed for this process matches student preferences with available housing. The result: students get to live in the residence where they feel happiest and most comfortable.

If you change your mind If you’re having second thoughts after receiving your housing assignment, you'll have an opportunity during Residence Exploration week (REX) to enter the First Year Residence Exchange (FYRE) and apply for a housing switch before classes start. 

Still unsure or looking for a switch after REX? All students currently living on campus, including first-year students, who would like to move to another building should apply for a building-to-building switch.

Upper-level students

Upper-level students may reside on campus for eight registered terms (fall and spring) at MIT. 

If you are an upper-level student living on campus, you have the opportunity to:

• stay in the residence you lived in the previous year
• enter a housing switch lottery to move to a different building the following fall
• choose to move to a private apartment off campus or to a fraternity, sorority, or independent living group

Supplemental housing requests

We understand that our general housing assignment process may not meet the needs of students with distinct housing requirements. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to submit a supplemental housing request form .

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Transfer & Exchange Housing Info: CWRU has a two-year residency requirement. If you have attended another college or university for one year, you will be assigned to second-year housing. Second-year students must live on campus unless they are commuting from the permanent home of their parents, within 40 miles of campus. Upperclass students are eligible, but not required, to live on campus.

SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS On your Roadmap , you will need to have your uploaded photo ID approved before you can complete the housing application. On your application, you can preference a specific building or roommate. Assignments are completed on a rolling basis throughout the summer and assignment information is sent via email.

Overview of the housing application : Housing application: This is the official application that indicates that you will be living on campus. On this application, you will choose your meal plan option, and agree to the terms and conditions of the Residence Hall Agreement.

Vaccination status statement: Ohio Revised Code section 1713.55 requires that every student submit a statement on his/her vaccination status for meningitis and hepatitis B before they can live on campus. The form must be submitted online before you can continue working on the housing application.

Lifestyle characteristics: This list of four questions about your lifestyle will help you find a roommate and choose a room with someone who closely matches your lifestyle characteristics.

Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH): GIH is a housing option that will allow students to live with other students in a non-binary housing option. This option is for students who are transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, or who are exploring their gender identity. For more information, please visit our website regarding Gender Inclusive Housing .

Room Type Preference:  You can indicate your room type or building preference.  Preferences will be taken into consideration when completing your housing assignment. 

Medical Accommodations: If you have a medical condition that you feel requires a specific medical accommodation, please contact Disability Resources to discuss what medical documentation you are required to provide to their office. Disability Resources informs our office of all approved medical accommodations and we will note all student needs in our database. If a student is given an accommodation for a single room, we will assign the student before room selections open to the general population. For more information, please visit our website about Medical Accommodations .

Plan to Commute From Home? On MyHousing, complete the Housing Release Request form, found under the Special Housing Request link.  We will notify you via email once we verify your ability to commute. 

UPPERCLASS STUDENTS CWRU does not require upperclass students (attended another college or university for at least two years) to live on campus.  CWRU has a limited number of upperclass housing rooms available.   If you are interested in living on campus, please contact Housing ( [email protected] ; +1 216.368.3780) to discuss your options. We are currently utilizing a waiting list for spaces.