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Housing Assignment Information

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.

Current Address, Email & Phone Number

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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Housing Assignments Info

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

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

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

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

Fall 2024 Move Dates

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

Saturday, August 17: Class of 2028 move-in.

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 at 12 pm (noon): Residence halls and apartments close for Winter Break.

Spring 2025 Move Dates

Saturday, January 4 at 12 pm (noon): Residence halls and apartments open for the spring semester. 

Monday, May 5, 12 pm (noon): Residence halls and apartments close for spring semester. Students approved to stay may remain in residence until Monday, May 12 at 12 pm (noon).

Sunday, May 11: Graduation.

Monday, May 12, 12 pm (noon): Final closing for residence halls and apartments for spring semester. Students approved to stay move to summer assignments.

Summer 2025 Move Dates

Tuesday, May 13: Summer housing move-in.

Friday, June 27: Residence halls close at noon for Summer Session I (Move Out).

Sunday, June 29: Summer Session II housing opens.

Monday, August 11: Summer Session II move-out by noon.

Fall 2025 Move Dates

Saturday, August 16: East Campus residence halls open.

Friday, August 22: Upperclass residence halls and apartments are open for move-in. Upperclass students may move in any of these three days.

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

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

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.

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

Early arrivals, last updated: 7/18/24, early arrival request form is now live on the housing portal..

Form can be found through your Housing Portal

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

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 access the reassignment application through the Housing Portal.

Be sure to check our housing calendar for the exact dates. Upperclass reassignments are made based on lottery number and seniority.

Incoming First-Year Reassignments

Application will be open july 2, 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.

University Residences

Assignment Information

Welcome to University Residences! Purdue University Residences continues to work diligently through housing assignments for first-year students in order to best accommodate our large incoming class. New students will now be notified of their room and roommate assignment on or around July 22, 2024. Continue to look for this communication to come to your Purdue email address. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call 765-494-1000.

Students registered for Boiler Gold Rush International can anticipate to move in on August 9, while students registered for Boiler Gold Rush can anticipate moving in between August 11 and August 13. All other students should plan to move in on August 16 or after. Further information regarding the process for move-in and move-in timeslots will be updated as it is made available.

Important Information Regarding Check-in:

The academic year Purdue University Residences contract begins Friday, August 16, 2024. Early arrival outside the approved dates and times (TBA) will only be considered in coordination with your campus employer or sponsoring university department.

Important Dates

Room & Roommate Assignment

University Housing makes first-year room assignments starting in June and continuing through the summer. Students joining Living Learning Communities can expect to receive their housing assignments by the end of June. All other incoming students can expect to begin receiving housing assignments the week of July 15. Assignments are made based on the week the housing application is completed.

Ensure a smooth process for receiving your room assignment in university housing by completing these essential steps after submitting your housing application:

Submit Your Housing Application by June 4: Ensure your eligibility for a room assignment by submitting your housing application before the June 4 deadline.

Attend Bearcats Bound Orientation (BBO): Attend Bearcats Bound Orientation by July 12 to facilitate room assignments starting the week of July 15. Even if assigned to a Living Learning Community (LLC), attendance is mandatory for all students. 

Register for at Least 3 Credit Hours by August 1: Finalize your registration for a minimum of 3 credit hours by August 1 to avoid potential cancellation of your room assignment and/or application. It's a crucial step to secure your place in the vibrant UC community. 

Understanding the Roommate Process

Roommate requests are honored whenever possible. Roommates must each request the other person on their Housing Agreement. Each roommate's name and student ID number must be indicated on the Agreement.

Requests that are not mutual cannot be honored.

The sooner your application and your roommate(s)' applications are received, the better your chances of rooming together. Please remember it is not always possible to hold a space for a requested roommate whose application has not been received.

Roommate Assignment Timeline

The first large assignment mailing for fall term will be sent to your UC email account. Check our calendar  for the general timeline. Thereafter, assignment letters are mailed out as soon as assignments are made.

I f you think you should have received an assignment letter but haven't, please call the Univerity Housing office at 513-556-6461 or email us at  [email protected] .

Changing Roommates or Assignments

First, it’s important to note that most roommate relationships are successful (even if the immediate reaction to one another is anxiety). Going into the situation with an open mind and an optimistic attitude can make a big difference. Find more information about how we support building positive roommate relationships.

For more information about requesting a change, please visit our Change or Swap Rooms page . 

Here’s how the neighborhood assignment process actually works

After Stanford announced its implementation plan for neighborhoods — the hallmark of the University’s ResX initiative that seeks to reimagine the residential experience — many students were left with lingering questions about how the system will work. As the April 25 neighborhood application deadline rapidly approaches, The Daily sought out to answer the community’s most pressing questions, from what a neighborhood actually is to how the neighborhood assignment application differs from pre-assignment, living complex and room selection. So, here’s everything you need to know as you apply for your neighborhood. 

First, what actually is a neighborhood? 

Your neighborhood, which is intended to be your home for the rest of your time as a Stanford undergraduate, is a collection of residential buildings and students in which and with whom you can live. Undergraduate students will be divided into eight neighborhoods — temporarily named with the letters S, T, A, N, F, O, R and D — each of which includes a combination of frosh and multi-year residences, University Theme Houses (UTH), Row houses, Greek houses, cooperatives, apartment-style residences and housing options for students with disability-related accommodations. You can view a map of the neighborhoods and learn more about each one here .

With the intention of building a tight-knit community, each neighborhood will also have a professional staff, a community council and community gathering spaces. According to Residential and Dining Enterprises (R&DE) spokesperson Jocelyn Breeland and Senior Director of Communications for Student Affairs Pat Harris, R&DE and Residential Education are still ironing out the details of these resources. Each neighborhood will also have its own Neighborhood Theme Houses , which will only be open to students in that neighborhood. And, though each neighborhood will have its own dining options , students will be able to access all dining halls regardless of their neighborhood assignment. 

How does the neighborhood application process work? 

You can apply for your neighborhood, which requires ranking all eight neighborhoods in order of preference, as an individual or in a group of up to eight peers. Groups can consist of students from multiple class years. If you choose to apply in a group, your group will be assigned a unique name and code. Each member of the group must fill out an individual application using the group name and code, but only the student who is the creator of the group can rank neighborhoods and edit the rankings up until the April 25 application deadline. Neighborhood assignments will be announced on Friday, May 21. 

Is applying for your neighborhood the same as applying for housing? 

No. Applying for your neighborhood is the first step of a three-step housing assignment process. Your neighborhood assignment indicates which Stanford residences are available to you (remember, you can only live in buildings and with people in your neighborhood, unless you live in a UTH or serve in a student staffing role). 

Starting in mid-June, you will be able to complete the residence selection process, in which you will rank residences in your neighborhood. This is also when you can complete the pre-assignment process if you want to live in a cultural, ethnic or academic theme house, cooperative, Row house or Greek house, and it’s when ResEd will select student staff . If you need medical housing accommodations, this is when you should file a request with the Office of Accessible Education. Finally, in August, you will be able to select your room in your assigned residence — the last step of the assignment process. 

So if I complete the neighborhood application with a group, does my roommate need to be included in that group? 

Nope! While your roommate can be among the people with whom you apply for your neighborhood, they do not have to be. Remember: You can only live with people within your assigned neighborhood (except if student staffing or living in a UTH), so your roommate can be anyone who is also in your neighborhood.

During the residence selection process, “you may apply with the same group that submitted a neighborhood application together, or you can form a new group,” Breeland and Harris wrote in a statement to The Daily.

Who will be given priority assignment, and how will class year be defined for those who took time off from school this past year? 

Stanford’s housing system categorizes students based on cohort year (the year they came to Stanford), so students who took time off this past year will still be considered members of their original cohort. Neighborhood assignments will be made with the help of randomly generated numbers, though they will not be the only guiding factor. The University has said that their primary goal is to keep friend groups together and ensure that class cohorts are evenly distributed across all eight neighborhoods. So, if you choose to apply to a neighborhood with a group of students in multiple class years, this will not necessarily put you at a disadvantage, according to Breeland and Harris. Class year priority will become relevant during the residence and room selection processes, in which seniors will receive top priority, followed by juniors and then sophomores.

What if I want to live in a University Theme House (UTH)? 

You may live in a UTH regardless of whether it is located in your neighborhood. So, if you are in Neighborhood S but want to live in an ethnic theme house located in Neighborhood T, you can do that ! You are permitted to live outside of your neighborhood for up to two years, unless you have a staff assignment or hold an executive leadership position in a Greek organization. Students should apply to live in a UTH during the pre-assignment process, which will take place after neighborhood assignments are completed. 

“As you consider which neighborhoods to rank, please keep in mind that all of the UTHs will be 100% preassigned and open to students from all neighborhoods,” Breeland and Harris wrote. “Therefore, students should not rank neighborhoods based on theme programs as they will always be eligible to preassign into all theme programs.”

What if I don’t like my neighborhood? Can I switch?

If you aren’t happy with your neighborhood assignment, you can try to switch neighborhoods, though the process for switching will not be formalized until next spring, according to Breeland and Harris. Though you can switch neighborhoods, keep in mind that you will receive the lowest priority within your class cohort for housing assignment. 

What is going on with EVGR-A and Mirrielees? 

Both Escondido Village Graduate Residences Building A (EVGR-A) and Mirrielees House offer apartment-style living, which, because it is highly sought after by upperclassmen, is distributed across all eight neighborhoods. 

“We wanted to be sure that every neighborhood had some portion of Mirrielees and EVGR-A, so upperclass students can continue to be a part of their assigned neighborhoods, while enjoying these more independent living options,” Breeland and Harris wrote. They said that each neighborhood will have a wing(s) and/or floor(s) of EVGR-A and Mirrielees. EVGR-A will continue to be used for undergraduate housing next year to accommodate a nearly 400-student increase in the Class of 2025.

I’m a sophomore who hasn’t been to campus yet. Will there be any recreation of the frosh experience I missed? 

Yes! Rising sophomores have the option to be assigned roommates and housing, as they would have been had they come to campus last year. You can also request to live in all-sophomore housing. R&DE wrote in a recent email on the application process that they “strongly encourage rising sophomores to consider participating in [the roommate matching program] as a way to alleviate any stress you may be feeling regarding the assignment process.” They also emphasized that applying to a neighborhood individually is something they expect many students to do. 

Students who took a gap year after their frosh year can also live in all-sophomore housing, though cohort-year sophomores will be given first priority. 

I’m an incoming frosh. Does all of this still apply to me?  

No; incoming frosh do not need complete the neighborhood application process. Instead, they will complete their own Approaching Stanford housing assignment process, in which they may be assigned to all-frosh housing in a neighborhood or to a UTH, like an ethnic or academic theme dorm. Incoming frosh will still be matched with a roommate, as in previous years. 

I’m completing a coterminal degree next year. Can I still apply for a neighborhood? 

While coterminal students may apply for undergraduate housing via the neighborhood process, the University is encouraging these students to apply for housing through the Graduate Housing Lottery due to potentially limited space in undergraduate residences. 

What about incoming transfer students? 

Incoming transfer students do not need to apply for a neighborhood and will still be provided with all-transfer housing, though the University has not yet selected the house in which this will exist and may also decide to rotate the location of transfer housing each year. These students will go through a separate Approaching Stanford process and will be matched with a roommate for their first year. 

More questions? You can ask them here and we’ll keep updating this story as we get new information!

This article has been updated to reflect that a decision to use EVGR-A for undergraduate housing for the next four years has not yet been made. The University told The Daily that Vice Provost Susie Brubaker-Cole misspoke in an April Parents’ Club Q&A session when she indicated that the building would be used to house undergraduates for the next four years to accommodate an increase in the incoming frosh class.

Georgia Rosenberg is the Vol. 261 executive editor for print. She was previously a Vol. 260 news managing editor and a Vol. 258/259 desk editor for university news. Contact her at grosenberg 'at' stanforddaily.com!

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Greetings from MIT Housing & Residential Services (HRS) — we hope you’re as excited as we are for the start of your journey at MIT!

HRS oversees on-campus housing assignments, repair and maintenance, residential security, and more.  Our team is responsible for ensuring that residences are welcoming, safe, and effectively supporting MIT’s distinctive residential experience. 

We encourage you to connect with members of our team regarding any housing-related inquiries that you may have.   We're available to assist through a variety of channels, including virtual and in-person services, as well as by phone and email.  Visit our contact page linked below to learn more.   

Students and teams from Housing & Residential Services and Residential Education participated in a First-Year Housing Experience program as part of virtual Campus Previous Weekend (CPW) activities for families of admitted students.  Click the link below to watch the program, which aired live on Thursday, March 30, 2023.   

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Each of our residence halls have their own unique community, and choosing where to live is one of the most exciting decisions you will make during your time on campus!

MIT’s residential experience encourages students to make connections with their peers outside of the classroom.  At MIT, we know that  fostering healthy relationships , including with your roommates and others in your residential community, will help you thrive.  All first-year students are required to live on campus in one of MIT’s available residence halls.

This webpage includes some helpful details as you think through your on-campus housing options for the coming academic year.  Already thinking about what to pack?  Take a peek at some suggestions .

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All fully-registered undergraduate MIT students are guaranteed four years of consecutive on-campus housing.  Students who, after their freshman year, decide to live off campus, take a leave of absence , or who study abroad , may request to return to on-campus housing through the Waitlist Process , which is subject to housing availability.     

First-Year Residency Requirement 

First-year students are required to live in one of the on-campus  undergraduate residence halls  for the duration of their first year at MIT.  Close proximity to classes, as well as access to on-campus facilities and resources, are especially important during the transition to college life. 

Rare exceptions are made in cases where first-year students are married or will live full-time with parents or guardians who reside in the Boston area.  Students who are seeking an exception may write a letter of petition to HRS requesting permission to live off campus during their first year at MIT. In addition to a letter, first-year students must supply documentation of off-campus residency with parents or family, or documentation of marriage. The petition will be reviewed by HRS in conjunction with the Office of the First Year .  

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Incoming first-year residents may preference any of the available undergraduate residence halls within their housing application.  As a starting point, please visit the Guide to Residences website to explore each residential community.  Make sure to check out the Interactive Introductions to the Institute “i3” videos posted to each house page, which are created by current residents to showcase their community.

While first-year students must live in an on-campus MIT residence hall, students may socially affiliate with Fraternities, Sororities, and Independent Living Groups, known as “FSILGs”.  After their first year, students may choose to move into FSILG housing or remain in an on-campus residence hall.

About 35 percent of all MIT undergraduates are affiliated with an FSILG.  Formal recruitment to join an IFC Fraternity or Panhel Sorority occurs in the fall semester after Orientation.  Recruitment for Independent Living Groups & Multicultural Organizations occur on an individual basis.  Some IFC Fraternities & Panhel Sororities will hold informal recruitment in the spring semester.  Visit the FSILG website to learn more.

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Housing selection, like a lot of things at MIT, is very unique.  Teams at HRS,  Residential Education , and across the Division of Student Life, are committed to ensuring your housing assignment and move-in experiences are easy and welcoming!

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Access to the first-year housing application typically opens in May.  Incoming first-year students will receive an email from HRS with details regarding the housing application process, as well as the application submission deadline.  Important housing dates will also be posted to the housing  Dates & Deadlines webpage .  

All applicants are given equal weight; it does not matter when you submit your housing application, as long as it’s received by the posted deadline.  Building placements are made according to a lottery process, so don’t feel rushed to complete the online form  –  take your time when evaluating the housing options and be honest when sharing your living preferences.  You can also amend your submitted preferences at any time before the deadline –  just make sure your changes are saved within the housing portal. 

The application captures students' housing preferences, including which living community students prefer to join.  Through the application, students may also choose to form a group of up to four total students who are interested in the same building placement.  While HRS will make every effort to assign students to one of their top three residence hall preferences, there is a possibility that a student may receive an assignment in any of the available residences based upon space availability.  But don't worry!  There are multiple opportunities to change your housing assignment at MIT (see below).   

Room Assignments

Careful attention is paid to students’ room assignments to help ensure a positive living experience. A unique feature of MIT’s residential system is that student Room Assignment Chairs or "RACs" coordinate individual room assignments in each building along with members of their House Team.  While a key set of principles guides the room assignment process, each house approaches room assignments a bit differently and information about each house’s room assignment process is linked below. 

Key Room Assignment Principles  New student preferences will be used to make room assignments. Upper-level students will not preference or select students to live on their floors/entry/community. First-year students may opt out of exploration and required moves.

After receiving living preference information from students, HRS shares these details with student Room Assignment Chairs (RACs) to facilitate individual room assignments for each residence hall in coordination with the House Team. Confirmed room assignments will be shared with incoming students according to the posted date .

HRS has worked collaboratively with Residential Education, RACs and House Teams in each house to develop a process for first-year room assignments . Below, please find house-created Action Plans ( see example ) outlining each residence hall's unique approach to assigning residents to specific rooms:

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Changing Housing Assignments

When students arrive to campus for the start of the academic year, they have the opportunity to participate in Residence Exploration or "REX" which allows for exploration of each house, and to participate in special programming organized by existing residents.  After seeing each of the living communities during REX, students who would like to change their housing assignment are welcome to participate in the First Year Residence Exchange or "FYRE" process.  

FYRE, which is dependent upon housing availability, allows students to change their housing assignment.  Students who are unsuccessful at changing their housing assignment are also welcome to apply through the Building Switch Process, which enables successful residents to change their housing assignment beginning the next semester.  

A Supportive Housing Community

Mentorship is a big part of MIT residential life.  All residence halls have a live-in House Team that cultivates community among their residents.

• ​ ADs are full-time professional staff members who are the student-outreach and support experts. As live-in staff, they assist with the transition to college and general navigation through MIT.  
• GRAs provide academic support to students on many residential floors/wings as live-in staff.  
• PMs are trained undergraduate students who serve as community-builders, leaders, and resources. They are a direct support person for a small cohort of first-year students.  
• ​ HOMs are assigned to each residence and are full-time staff members responsible for the operations and facilities of a residence.

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Apply online using our portal . Complete instructions are available in the Application & Assignment menu or in our Living at USC brochure.

Newly admitted students will receive an e-mail with a link to follow to create a password. (Exchange students and non-USC students applying for summer housing will need to register on our application portal in order to create a password.) If you forget your password, access our portal, put in your user name and click the “Forgot Password” button.

If you are a new, incoming student your user name is the e-mail address you supplied when applying to USC.

If you are a returning or continuing non-resident student, your user name is your USC e-mail address.

USC Housing has just under 7,000 undergraduate bed spaces in our inventory and prioritizes those spaces for new freshmen and rising sophomores. However, there are over 20,000 undergraduate students enrolled at USC — far more than we can house. The result is that 65% of undergraduate upperclass students live in non-university housing.

If you are a new or non-resident student, please select the program you are interested in on the Living Learning Communities page of the application. Also (and this is important) be sure to list the building for the community you have chosen as your first housing preference. A few communities require the submission of a supplemental application; make sure you complete this as well when applying.

Returning residents should follow the instructions for Living Learning housing contained in the USC Housing Renewal brochure.

Housing for students with disabilities is available in several of our buildings, accommodating different levels of access. USC Housing works closely with Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) to place students with special needs. Students must register with OSAS as well as complete a housing application to receive special housing consideration. Space is limited and students should apply early. See the Student Accessibility Services section in the Application & Assignment menu for more information.

Returning residents may apply for housing for the upcoming year through our USC Housing Renewal process (UHR). UHR takes place January through March. More information about next year’s UHR is available in December. The most recent information is available here .

Apply online using our portal. Housing assignments are made for continuing, non-resident students after returning residents participating in the USC Housing Renewal program and transferring undergrads have been offered housing. Assignments are made based on space availability.

Undergraduate upperclassmen and graduate students

(1) Returning university housing residents who participate in the USC Housing Renewal (UHR) program are assigned first. Participants who are not able to obtain an assignment during the UHR lottery process may go on the UHR Wait List and will be offered housing before any other undergraduate upperclassmen or graduate students.

(2) Transferring undergraduates and new graduate students will be assigned on a space available basis, after housing has been offered to all those on the UHR Wait List.

(3) Continuing, non-resident students (students currently at USC but not living in university housing or who did not participate in UHR) will then be offered housing on a space available basis.

Because housing for graduate students and families is in very high demand, only those who apply early are assigned housing

Freshmen (first-years)

New freshmen applying for the fall semester by the May 1 deadline are guaranteed a space in university housing. Housing is set aside and reserved for freshmen in order for USC Housing to provide this guarantee.

USC Housing has just under 1,500 graduate and family bed spaces in our inventory. However there are over 20,000 graduate students enrolled at USC — more than we can house. The result is that over 90% of USC graduate students live in non-university housing.

Assignments for new freshman and new graduate students begin in mid-May. Assignments for continuing non-residents and transferring undergraduates will begin in the late spring based on space availability.

Log on to our  portal  and go to “Confirmation Payment” to confirm your housing contract. After reading the contract summary, press the “I accept” button. Complete instructions are available on this web site or in the  Living at USC  brochure. Be sure to print out the confirmation page for your records.

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For new freshman (only) who are starting in the fall, roommates are matched based on their profiles and building preferences. However, all applicants, including new freshmen, can use our online tools to search for and contact potential roommates, and then request them.

Returning residents participating in USC Housing Renewal (UHR) can request and confirm roommates online and try to be assigned together by following the procedures for the UHR process.

Cancellation deadlines vary depending on your housing application category:

• Returning residents participating in the USC Housing Renewal Program (UHR) may cancel by March 1, 2024 deadline without penalty; they may cancel by May 1, 2024 with loss of the $800 confirmation payment.

• Students new to USC (freshmen, transfers and new graduate students) must cancel by June 7, 2024 without penalty and the $800 confirmation payment will be refunded.

After the cancellation deadline for your category, you will be held to the terms of the housing contract. Contact the Housing Services office for more information about cancellation policies.

You can request to reassign. Please see the Reassignment section of the FAQ for more information.

Summer housing is available each year from just after Commencement in May until just before Fall Check-In in August. A separate application is required. Please see the Summer Housing section in the Application & Assignment menu for more information.

If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) and want to live in a community specifically for LGBT and supportive Ally students, then consider applying to live on the Rainbow Floor. The Rainbow Floor is a Living Learning community within Century Apartments for all students, including first year and transfer students. You may also qualify for all gender (gender inclusive) housing. Please see the FAQ on that subject for more information.

If you would like special housing accommodations because you identify as transgender or are in the process of gender transition, then please contact the Director for the LGBT Resource Center at [email protected] or visit their website.

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The listing of rental units on this site is provided as a convenience to University of Southern California ("University") students, faculty and staff. Off Campus Housing (OCH), the site operator, requires that Landlords report information accurately and fairly, however neither the site operator nor the University are able to verify the accuracy of information contained in listings. The University and OCH cannot and do not vouch for the fairness or accuracy of information posted on the site by third parties. If a property is listed on this web site, that does not mean the University or OCH endorses or approves the landlord, its properties or business practices. It also is not a guarantee by the University or OCH that the property complies with building, safety or fire codes, or that it is clean or safe or otherwise suitable for your use. Before signing a lease you are responsible to learn about the property, about your landlord and about the landlord's property manager. You are also responsible for understanding your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. The University and OCH are not responsible for any problems that may occur with your rental unit or any disputes that may arise between you and your landlord. All prospective tenants are encouraged to exercise common sense and good judgment when evaluating prospective rental units and landlords.

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Welcome and congratulations on your decision to join the Johns Hopkins University community! The next few months will be exciting for you as you begin your preparations for college life. This section contains information which will:

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The Community Living staff looks forward to welcoming you in the fall!

Getting Started

All incoming, full-time Arts and Sciences and Engineering first-year students are required to live in university housing. First-year students are placed in one of our designated residence halls or areas, typically with 1-2 roommates. Our Housing Portal pairs students together based on their responses to the lifestyle questionnaire, however, we cannot guarantee a perfect match. Most first-year students will reside in double occupancy rooms; please note that there are a limited number of single- and triple-occupancy rooms available.

Applying for Housing

Before applying for housing, all students should first review the policies and procedures below and explore our residence halls and meal plan options. In May, all students who have confirmed they will be attending JHU in the fall will receive communication with instructions on accessing and completing their housing application online via the Housing Portal. The housing application for incoming students will open mid-May 2024.

The housing application for Fall 2024 is due by 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 .

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The only exception to the on-campus residency requirement for first-year students is for those students who live with their parent(s) or legal guardian within commuting distance from campus. If this is your situation and you are planning to commute from home, there is a separate application process on the portal.

Questions regarding eligibility or to request access to the application should be directed to Housing Operations at [email protected] or 410-516-7960.

Requests for Accommodated Housing

Documentation is required to request accommodated housing for any reason. Housing accommodations are granted based only on documented need. No request can be considered for any circumstances beyond documented needs. All documents should be submitted to the office of Student Disability Services . The request will be evaluated and approval or denial will be communicated directly to the student. The types of accommodations provided are dependent on the impact of the student’s disability. Keep in mind that students applying for housing accommodations are still required to complete a housing application prior to the deadline.

Single Room Accommodations

Requests for a single room as an accommodation based solely on a desire to have a “quiet, undisturbed place to study” will not be granted. Requests for a single room as an accommodation require documentation from a qualified medical professional that demonstrates a link between the request and disability.

Applying for Housing Accommodations

• Register with Student Disabilities Services (SDS) and provide documentation of your disability.
• Apply for housing through the Online Housing Portal by submitting your completed housing application. On the Online Housing Portal, make sure to select “yes” when answering “Are you requesting additional accommodations?” on the step labeled “My Additional Housing Needs.
• Once your application and request for an accommodation have been submitted, they will be reviewed by Student Disability Services and University Housing. Assignments are made based on the availability of housing and approved housing accommodations.

All requests for accommodated housing and supplemental documentation must be received by the Student Disability Services Office no later than 5:00PM EST on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 . Please note you must still submit your Housing Contract online through the Housing Portal by 5:00PM EST on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 .

Peabody Dual Degree Students

Peabody dual degree students are required to reside on the Peabody campus for their first year. For more information, please visit the Peabody’s Housing Operations website .

Assignment Process

Housing assignments are made using the Housing Portal’s auto-allocation function: an automated room assigning system that takes student’s preferences into account. This allows all students who submit their housing contract by the deadline an equal opportunity to be assigned to one of their top preferences. All students whose applications are submitted by the deadline will be included in the first-year auto-allocation process.

If any student misses the application deadline, they will be placed in any remaining available space after all other students have been assigned.

Lifestyle Questionnaire & Building Preferences

A large part of the assignment process is the lifestyle questionnaire and the building preferences. The lifestyle questionnaire asks you to list your preferences as pertains to your daily life (e.g. what time you wake up/go to bed, study habits, etc.) while on the building preference page, you are asked for your preferences in building options and room occupancy size.

During the assignment process, our system will refer to your questionnaire and preferences to assign you to an available space, matched with a roommate (if applicable). Please note that while we do our best to accommodate students’ top building and room preferences, we cannot guarantee placement in your top choices.

Gender Neutral Housing

Traditionally, housing assignments are made with students of the same sex, and in general, that will continue. However, we acknowledge that this does not work for everyone. To meet the needs of all students, by nurturing an atmosphere where students can be the most comfortable with whom they live, it is important that the residential community has an atmosphere that values diversity, social justice, and promotes the dignity of all people.

Therefore, all residential students may choose to opt into a gender neutral unit. It is important that the JHU housing community is a comfortable, safe place for students to live. Not all students are comfortable living in units with other students that are assigned or chosen based solely on sex. The goal is for students to feel empowered and supported by the housing system. This option was developed by On-Campus Living and campus partners to be offered in the same manner as our room selection processes, with nothing different required, thus it will not call attention to the living environment that students choose and will provide an inclusive climate.

First-year Blue Jays have the choice of a few meal plans based on their housing accommodations. Visit the Meal Plans page to learn more.

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Housing Assignments

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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Housing Guarantee

Freshmen enrolling for fall 2024 are eligible for two years of on-campus housing if the housing application is completed by May 16, 2024. The Statement of Intent to Register must be submitted (by May 15, 2024) to access the housing application. The fall 2024 housing application opens on March 1, 2024. Housing contracts must be completed by the stated deadline, and students must live on campus for their entire first year to qualify for guaranteed housing in the second year.

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Important dates.

Freshman housing application deadline 11:59 p.m. (Pacific)

Freshman housing applicants receive their housing contract offers (by email)

Early September

Room/roommate assignments are sent out (by email) along with move-in information

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News & Updates

Freshman guaranteed housing application deadline extended.

Feb 8, 2024

The Freshman guaranteed housing application deadline has been extended until May 16, 2024.

Fall 2024 Housing Info for New Students

Feb 5, 2024

New Student applications open on March 1st.

Join us at Celebrate UCI on 4/20/2024. Find Celebrate information on your  Admissions Applicant Portal .

Learn about  First Year  and  Transfer  housing options and deadlines.

Disability Accommodations

UC Irvine Student Housing works in close partnership with the UCI Disability Services Center . If you have a disability that may impact your on-campus housing needs, complete the DSC Intake Form , and a DSC Counselor will contact you to discuss your needs. Any housing accommodations that are required will be shared by the DSC office with Student Housing.

Off-Campus Housing

Living on-campus offers many advantages, but it is not required. For help finding housing off campus, visit the Off-Campus Housing page.

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What Happened? Understanding Room Assignments

Please note: most of the content on this page is applicable for room assignments made during the summer for the upcoming fall semester., an explanation for students who don’t get their preferred room assignment..

With the annual summer release of room assignments, University Housing gets a number of phone calls from concerned students, family members, and sometimes even friends, who want to know: (a) why the student didn’t get their top-choice room assignment and (b) what can be done about it.

In an effort to answer some of these questions, we’ve created the following guide for students.

Why Didn’t I Get My Preferred Roommate?

Explanation: when two roommates do not have matching requests, it is possible that they will not be paired together.

Living Learning Community Preference The most frequent item that does not match will be Living Learning Communities. Since LLCs are University Housing’s top assignment priority, students may be assigned to their LLC, even if it means failing to grant a requested roommate. How can you tell if this happened to your request? Check the list of LLC locations below. If either student is placed in these areas, it means that they had an LLC request that broke the roommate pairing.

Roommate Preference At times, we see pairs of students who did not request each other, even though they think they did. In its most benign circumstance, this may happen if someone copied a UWM ID# wrong. However, every year we also see instances in which one roommate who backed out or failed to include the UWM ID#. You can tell if you and your roommate(s) requested each other by returning to your Contract Preference Page in MyHousing. If you see a “confirmed” note next to the UWM ID# of your roommate(s) it indicates that the numbers were properly entered by all parties. If you see “unconfirmed” than the numbers entered did not match up.

Returner Self-Assignment If one of the two roommates participated in Returner Self-Assignment (where the 2022-23 Housing Residents picked their rooms for 2023-24), they may have ended up in a suite that didn’t have space for a new student to be assigned, or a space where a first-year student may not be eligible to live (Sandburg East).

Explanation: this is a rare circumstance but happens every year as we reach the end of available spaces. Because students are assigned in an order determined by random lottery, we will reach a point where every double or triple room has one open spot, but not two. At this point, a roommate pairing will be broken. If this occurs, the assignment system will next try to assign two requested roommates relatively close to each other (often in the same suite, sometimes on the same floor or in the same building). However, because so many spaces are usually taken when we reach this point of assignments, it is not guaranteed.

Explanation: this occurs for a number of reasons. Your roommate may have never completed a University Housing contract, they may have completed a University Housing contract, but AFTER the priority deadline of May 1, or they may have canceled a previously submitted contract. In any of these cases, you would be assigned without them.

Why Didn’t I Get My Preferred Living Learning Community?

Explanation: most of our Living Learning Communities are reserved for students who are admitted to a particular school/college or have a particular major. The most confusing of these is Health Professions, which require students to be admitted to the College of Nursing or College of Health Sciences. Both of those are different than AOC-Nursing or AOC-Health Sciences.

Explanation: a few of our LLCs had more demand than there were available beds. In this case we continue to monitor vacancies and reassign from the waitlist when possible.

Why Didn’t I Get My Preferred Building/Room Type?

Explanation: Certain preferences take priority over others as we go through our lottery process. In order to maximize satisfaction on these priorities, other preferences may not be considered.

Living Learning Community Preference University Housing’s top priority is to assign a student to their preferred LLC. That means we would assign them to their LLC even if it meant not giving them the building or room type they requested.

Roommate Preference University Housing’s second priority is to assign a student with their preferred roommate. That means we would assign them to their preferred roommate even if it meant not giving them the building or room type they requested.

Explanation: Like all housing markets, there’s a balance between supply and demand. For instance: we have far more requests for singles and triples than for doubles. Of all the room types, triples are the smallest offering we have. If we didn’t have your top preference available, we considered second or third options. If none of those were available in the same building, then the student was likely assigned to a different building.

How Can I Tell If I’m In An LLC

The most reliable way to determine is based on your room assignment. General locations of LLCs are listed in the table below (though some suites in the identified floors may not be LLC suites).

So, what can I do now?

First, take a look and explore your newly assigned space. Every building (in fact, every home!) students will have for the rest of their life will have pros and cons. Learning about your new building, and how to maximize your satisfaction are important steps. We’ve got layouts of most buildings and room types available on the University Housing website at www.uwm.edu/housing . If you’re coming for New Student Orientation (or TASO), we offer tours of most buildings and would be happy to show you those spaces. We also offer tours throughout the week. Set up an individual tour by registering on our University Housing Tours site.

Second, if you would like to change part of your assignment in regards to an LLC, email [email protected] . This would allow you to change your LLC preference, which may in turn change your assignment.

Third, if you have a non-LLC room assignment concern and would like to request a room change of your assignment, you can complete a Summer Room Change Process Request Form at https://uwm.edu/housing/secure/assignment-change-request/ . All requests must be submitted by July 7, 2023. This is the form you use if you would like to re-request a roommate who you weren’t paired with, or if you’d like to move to a different building. University Housing cannot guarantee if your request will be granted, but historically, we’ve been able to accommodate more than 50% of requested changes.

Residents With Assignments Starting In January: University Housing does its best to accommodate the preferences you indicate when you sign your online contract, with room assignments made in a randomized order determined by lottery. (LLC requests are made by emailing [email protected], which are then added to the resident preferences before the lottery is run). Due to a very limited supply of available spaces, it is very difficult to match most preferences. Roommate and LLC requests are the most difficult to match, followed by room type. All residents who submit their Spring-only Housing Contract by December 1 have an equal chance in the lottery. If you would like to explore a room change, please discuss it with your RA after you’ve moved in.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Undergrad Housing

A comprehensive list of commonly asked questions regarding undergrad student housing, including the application processes, waitlist, contracts, dining plans, and more.

Housing Eligibility

What does it mean to be eligible for housing.

Eligibility for Housing means that your current conditions/status allows you to be offered a housing contract.

To be eligible for housing, students must:

• Be a registered student that is enrolled full-time.
• Meet all housing deadlines.
• Not have an outstanding student account balance that is past due.
• Meet all university-imposed deadlines.
• Completed terms of your housing agreement and/or university policies.

To check your current eligibility for a future housing contract offer, you can contact Housing Administrative Services at [email protected] or call 858-534-4010.

Undergraduate Housing Waitlist is open. Visit the Undergraduate Housing Waitlist  page for more information and submitting a waitlist application. Please note: Offers are made as space becomes available.  Please direct questions to [email protected] . Helpful sites for other off-campus housing options: offcampushousing.ucsd.edu

 Once I submit my Housing Waitlist Application, how long will I be on the Housing Waitlist?

The waiting time depends on the numbers on students on the waitlist, available spaces and your room preferences.  Please update your application if your room preferences change or you are no longer in need of on campus housing. Please check for an estimated waiting period based on your application date and your individual preferences online through the waitlist once it opens.

Is it possible to be released from my Housing contract?

Prior to either checking in and obtaining your keys or your rental agreement start date, whichever occurs first, you can cancel your housing contract by logging into the Housing Portal and submitting a cancellation form. Please be sure to review the Cancellation Policy so you are aware of our cancellation fees. 

What happens if I have already checked in, picked up keys or want to cancel after the contract start date?

Once a student has checked-in and obtained keys or the start of your rental agreement contract, whichever occurs first, Contract Cancellations are no longer accepted. Students will need to follow the contract termination process as outlined in their housing contract (Section 8.Termination) . If a student meets the termination criteria, or has an extenuating financial or medical circumstance necessitating a contract termination, they will need to login to the Housing Portal and submit a Housing Contract Termination Request form.

The termination request will be reviewed along with any accompanying documentation and a decision will be sent to the student via their ucsd.edu email within five (5) business days. Same day contract terminations are not available.

Contract Termination Requests are granted for those who meet the termination criteria or have experienced a financial or medical problem beyond the Student’s control arising after the date of execution of this Contract. Finding another apartment off-campus is not considered an extenuating circumstance and we advise students NOT to sign leases off-campus while they still hold an on-campus housing contract.

Contract Termination requests must be approved before a student can move out of their space. Students will be financially responsible for their space until their contract termination request is approved AND they have completed the entire move-out process (which includes moving all of their belongings out of their space and turning in their keys).

Students who withdraw from the University must still complete a Housing Contract Termination Request form and provide accompanying documentation.

If a Housing Contract Termination Request is granted, the housing and dining dollars will be pro-rated based on when the student completes the move-out process which includes an approved contract termination, any residential housing move-out requirements and returning keys to the Residence Life Office. Any dining dollar over-usage will be charged to the student.

Please Note:   Students who cancel or terminate their 2024-25 housing contract, forfeit their housing guarantee.  

Dining Plan

Understanding your dining plan.

When do I select my Dining Plan?

All current residents will be asked to select a Dining Plan during the Housing Contract Process. More information regarding the various Dining Plan options will be emailed to all residents during the Housing Contract Process.

Can I change my Dining Plan?

You will have an opportunity to change your dining plan in Late-August, once you are able to view your Room Assignment. The deadline to change your dining plan is October 2, 2024 . After this date, changes to the dining plan are not permitted.

When does my Dining Plan expire?

As long as you live on campus for the entire term of your housing contract, your dining plan will remain active.  If you are approved for early termination, your dining plan will expire on your approved contract termination date. 

Please note: We do prorate your housing and dining charges if you are approved for early termination. If you need to request a termination, please contact our office at [email protected] or 858-534-4010 for more information.

 For more information about your Dining Dollars, check the Dining Dollar FAQs .

I was approved for early termination. How does that affect my Dining Plan?

If you applied for early termination and were approved, your housing and dining will be prorated based on the date you complete the move out process (which includes removal of all your belongings and turning in your keys). This means that we’ll adjust your dining plan based on the total number of days you lived on campus. If you used more than that prorated amount, we’ll bill you for that extra over-usage. Your dining plan will remain active through your approved contract termination date and we’ll close your dining plan account after that.

Am I required to have a Dining Plan?

Students residing in our college housing communities (Revelle, Muir, Marshall, ERC, Warren, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth) are required to have a dining plan. The Dining Plan cannot be changed, dropped, refunded, or transferred to Triton Cash.  

Students residing in the Pepper Canyon Apartments, Matthews Apartments, Pepper Canyon West, and The Rita will not be required to have a dining plan.

How do I check my Dining Dollar balance? 

To view your Dining Dollar balance and purchase additional Dining Dollars, please visit our Transact eAccounts Portal . Please note: You may purchase additional Dining Dollars at any time. We recommend waiting until spending and eating patterns are established mid-year, since Dining Dollars are non-transferable, non-refundable, and may only be used at UC San Diego Dining Services locations.

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Room Assignment & Roommates

How many students will be assigned to a bedroom.

Residence hall (suite) and apartment assignments will be at double and triple occupancy. There are also a limited number of single-occupancy and mini-double bedrooms throughout our undergraduate communities.

*Please Note: Bedroom occupancy may change due to emergency, natural disaster, or at the recommendation of public health officials.

How is Housing assigned?

Incoming first-year and transfer room assignments will be determined by a variety of factors including: room type preferences, roommate requests, Personal History Form (PHF) answers, available space in all housing areas, and other factors.

• Incoming first-year student housing assignments begin in the residence halls and apartments in their college of registration, then continue into other on-campus housing areas.
• Incoming transfer students housing assignments begin at The Village (Pepper Canyon and Matthews Apartments), The Rita, and Pepper Canyon West. Due to higher number of incoming transfer students for Fall 2024, transfers may be assigned to residence halls and apartments in other on-campus residential community housing areas with other transfers students. Transfer students assigned to other housing areas will be required to select a dining plan as outlined in their legal housing contract.

Fluctuations in undergraduate housing, high enrollments, or recommendations by public health officials may affect housing placements.

Students will find out their room assignment in late August via the Housing Portal.

How does gender play a role in room assignments?

In general, at UC San Diego, women are placed with women, men are placed with men, and we have gender inclusive housing available for people of all genders.  The official campus record of each student’s gender identity is maintained in TritonLink. Students may view and update their gender information through TritonLink. Changes made in TritonLink are updated in Housing within 30 days. Gender values maintained in TritonLink are:

• Transgender Woman/Trans Woman
• Transgender Man/Trans Man
• Different Identity

For room assignments: Currently, a student’s gender plays a role in determining their room and roommate(s) assignment. In general, at UC San Diego, women are placed with women, men are placed with men, and we have gender inclusive housing available for people of all genders. If you do not indicate you want gender inclusive housing and also indicate your gender to be trans woman, trans man, nonbinary or different identity, you will be contacted by Housing*Dining*Hospitality regarding your placement. For students who do not choose gender inclusive housing:

• Women are placed with women, including trans women, cisgender women and nonbinary women. A student who indicates that they are a woman, trans woman or a nonbinary person and asks to be placed with women would be assigned to a bedroom with other women and nonbinary students.  
• Men are placed with men, including trans men, cisgender men and nonbinary men. A student who indicates that they are a man, trans man or a nonbinary person and asks to be placed with men would be assigned to a bedroom with other men and nonbinary students.  
• Nonbinary people are placed after consultation with the Housing*Dining*Hospitality, and will be contacted to ensure appropriate placement given their own understanding of their gender identity and expression.  

How do I get assigned to Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH)? 

Upon completion of the housing contract during the Room Selection process or Incoming Student process, you can choose to opt into gender inclusive housing.  Those selecting that option, will automatically will be placed in gender inclusive housing within your college of registration. Gender inclusive housing provides opportunities for people of all genders to live together regardless of gender assigned at birth, gender identity or gender expression.  A student who indicates that they want gender inclusive housing would be assigned to a bedroom with other people who also want gender inclusive housing. Student in gender inclusive housing are not guaranteed a single room.  For example:

• If you choose gender inclusive housing, and you are assigned to a triple bedroom, you may have two nonbinary people and one woman in that triple. 
• If you choose gender inclusive housing, and you are assigned double, you may have a man and a woman together.
• If you choose gender inclusive housing, and you are assigned a single, you may have other people within your suite or apartment of all genders: nonbinary people, women and men.

When will I be notified of my room assignment and roommate(s)?

All on-campus residents will receive their specific room assignment details (roommate(s), building, floor-plan, double, or single room) in late-August through their Housing Portal. Specific move-in information will be sent to students via their UCSD email from the Housing Community that they will be residing in. 

What should I do if my friend and I want to room together?

First-year Incoming Freshmen and Incoming Transfer students that complete their housing contract by the deadline will be able to submit roommate requests over the summer. More information will be available via the web in the early summer. One student will have the ability to start a group (the leader) and invite one other student(s) to their room. All students in the group must accept the invitation, as roommate requests must be mutual. It is required that both must be of the same gender, of the same contract location, and of the same college of registration for 1st Years (incoming freshmen). Roommate requests are not guaranteed, but the Res Life Offices will make every effort to accommodate these if possible. Please contact your Res Life Office with questions.

Move-In Information, What To Bring & What To Leave At Home

When can i move in.

All information pertaining to move-in will be included in the welcome letter that is scheduled to be emailed to students in late August/early September. Bookmark our Move In Page so you don't miss any important information.

College Welcome Letters

The UC San Diego Res Life Offices will send out Welcome Letters late August/early September. Your Welcome Letter will provide you with important information about move-in week, things to plan on and where you can check your room assignment and roommate information. Contact your Residence Life Office with questions.

What should I bring?

Bring your own linens such as towels, pillow(s), mattress pad including bedding to fit an extra-long twin bed (36" x 80"). Personal care items are important for your self-care, bring personal items such as toiletries, hair care products, over the counter medications, and hand sanitizer or sanitizing wipes. Don't forget your school supplies such as your computer/laptop/tablet, headphones, backpack, a non-halogen desk lamp, and a power surge protector. San Diego is a temperate climate, in support of sustainability efforts, our communities do not have air conditioning, so make sure to bring a fan for the few days our temperatures are over 75 degrees. 

Once you receive your room assignment in August, it’s a GREAT idea to check with roommates and figure out who will bring larger items to share. Some residents like to purchase items together once they move in. Examples include: mini refrigerator (smaller than five cubic feet with a safe UL-approved electrical system) microwave television printer mini-vacuum Bike Lock – U Shaped (see UCPD website ) Emergency Kit and basic first aid supplies

Can I bring a refrigerator or microwave?

Yes, one small refrigerator is allowed in each room. It must be smaller than five cubic feet and have a safe UL-approved electrical system. Microwaves may also be brought. Check with roommates to make sure you don’t duplicate items.

What Should I Leave at Home? 

For more details on campus housing policies and items that are not permitted, review the UC San Diego Residential Life Community Standards .

• Furniture (provided)
• Multiple appliances (check with your roommates to coordinate)
• Small appliances (hot plates, portable heaters, personal air conditioners)
• Extension cords 
• Flushable wipes
• Candles, incense and other flammables

Move-Out Information

Remember, at the end of the year you are responsible for removing all of the items you "move-in"! Donation bins, recycling, and trash dumpsters will be available, but we do not offer storage on campus. Keep this in mind when you're bringing items to campus in the fall!

Financial & Billing

How are housing fees billed.

Residential Housing fees are billed in the UC San Diego Statement via  TritonPay . Housing charges can be found in the same location that UC Tuition and Education Fees are billed along with any current or delinquent University Charges. Housing also has a Housing Cost & Payment Schedule which serves as a tool for budgeting and a reminder of future statement due dates.

What is the $30 housing administrative fee?

The $30 housing administrative fee is a one-time per academic year fee that is assessed to residents who select to pay their housing installment charges in monthly or quarterly installments.

What is the $20 activity fee?

The $20 activity fee is a one-time per academic year fee that is assessed to all residents. These funds are used by your Res Life Staff to put programs for you to enhance your on-campus housing experience (i.e. movie/pizza nights, study sessions).

I was approved for early termination. How does that affect my housing charges?

If you are approved for early termination, we’ll adjust both your housing and dining so you are only billed for the total number of days you lived on campus. Please keep in mind that per the housing contract you signed, we do not prorate the first two weeks or last two weeks of every single quarter. If your approved contract termination date falls within the first two weeks or last two weeks of any quarter, you will be billed for those entire two weeks

Where is my UCSD Student Billing Statement sent?

All statements will be emailed to your UC San Diego email account. If you wish to have your bills emailed to an additional address, visit TritonPay , for more details and tutorials.

How do I pay for Housing?

Please visit How to Pay Your Bill to review all forms of payment that are accepted by the University. 

All installments must be paid by the due date indicated on the e-statement and Housing Cost and Payment Schedule. 

How can I change my Housing installment payment plan?

Changes to your housing installment payment plan can be made through late-August. To make any changes, log into the Housing Portal and submit a “Housing Installment Payment Plan Change.” You can elect to PAY IN FULL, QUARTERLY, or MONTHLY installments. Students who elect to pay quarterly or monthly are assessed a one-time $30 housing administrative fee. Students receiving aid should always select the QUARTERLY installment plan to align with aid distribution dates. 

Can financial aid and loans be used to cover Housing payments?

Yes. The university applies your financial aid and loans first to tuition fees and past due amounts, second to Housing charges, and third to any other outstanding charges that may be due. If your University fees exceed the amount of financial aid, any outstanding charges are the student’s financial responsibility.

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 are there computer labs available.

Computer labs are available throughout campus. Printing is also available. To find the computer lab closest to you, UC San Diego has an online Computer Lab Lookup tool available.

How do I pay to do my laundry?

Washers and dryers are conveniently located in or near each residential housing facility. Check with your specific Res Life Office for locations or visit our  Laundry page  for detailed information.

You can use your Dining Plan Triton Cash or you can deposit funds into your Triton Cash account in order to pay for laundry. A Triton Cash account will automatically be activated for all residents prior to move-in. To view your Triton Cash balance or make a deposit at any time, please visit the Transact eAccounts Portal . If you haven’t already done so, you’ll need to set up an Online Card Office profile to access your Triton Cash Account. For more information about Triton Cash or the Online Card Office, please visit: https://tritoncash.ucsd.edu .

For laundry room malfunctions, please call 858.534.2600 or submit an   HDH Fix-It Request . Please have your PID and the machine number handy. Once the work order has been generated, you will receive an email confirmation.

Important!   Please contact Triton Card Accounts Services (TCAS) at 858.534.7587   within 7 days of receiving your work order email confirmation   to get a refund of any lost funds due to laundry machine malfunctions. You can also visit the TCAS office during the   hours posted here .

Will housekeeping clean my room?

All on-campus Housing facilities (with the exception of Pepper Canyon West) include some level of cleaning service each week. Cleaning is restricted to public areas including living rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens. Residents are responsible for the cleaning of their private sleeping areas and taking out their trash. Residents may bring their own mini-vacuum.

General Questions

Do i need to have renter's insurance for my campus living space.

Although not mandatory, it is highly recommended that you carry renter's insurance to protect your personal property (such as computers and other valuables).  The University and its employees and agents assume no responsibility for the loss, theft, damage or destruction to Student’s personal property kept in Student’s assigned room or any location on the premises from any cause whatsoever.

If you are interested in purchasing renter's insurance, find a link that is specifically designed for UC San Diego renters: https://www.gradguard.com/school-search.

If parents come to visit, where can they stay?

La Jolla offers many hotels; the Marriott Residence Inn, Radisson, and Hyatt have locations near the campus. 

How can I get around campus?

Transportation and Parking Services offers numerous free campus shuttles to help students get around, both on and off-campus. You can find Ways to Get Around Campus on their website. 

Do you have housing for Undergraduate couples and families?

Students with partners and dependents are housed in our Graduate and Family communities. Contact the Graduate and Family Housing Allocations Office office via phone at 858.534.4723 or via email at [email protected]  or visit their website for more information. 

How do I obtain a housing verification (for Cal-Fresh, Off-campus lease, DMV, or Bank)?

Students may request a housing verification by either sending an email (including Name, PID, and reason for request) to [email protected] .

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What is the Room Change Process for Fall 2024?

The Fall Room Change period opens the afternoon of Wednesday, September 11 and closes Sunday, October 27. During this period, all residents of the College Houses can submit a request for a room change via  MyHomeAtPenn . Please note that single occupancy spaces are not available during the Fall Room Change process. Additionally, vacancies on-campus are scarce and may impact the ability of staff to process many room changes. Most vacancies are in shared bedrooms.

All submissions will be randomized, and room changes will be processed during three separate “waves” in the Fall term. Room change offers will be sent on or about the following dates:

• Thursday, September 19
• Thursday, October 10
• Thursday, October 31

Students will have the weekend to accept or reject the offer. If an offer is accepted, students will be expected to move the weekend  after  offers are made. The periods for student room changes are:

• Friday, September 27 – Monday, September 30
• Friday, October 18 – Monday, October 21
• Friday, November 8 – Monday, November 10

All room change requests will be randomized prior to review.  Students who do not receive an offer will be considered during the next wave of Fall Room Change request reviews, there is no need to reapply.  Students who decline their offer will be moved to the bottom of the list for future waves of the Fall Room Change process.

There are 3 different types of room change that a resident can request – a traditional room change into a vacant room, a mutual trade request where two residents swap rooms, or a request to move into an existing vacancy in a friend’s room or suite.  When you log into  MyHomeAtPenn , you will have an opportunity to select the room change type that you are interested in pursuing.  

First-Year Students (Class of 2028)

First-Year students can only request a room change into first-year rooms in first-year and four-year communities.  Available College Houses for first-year students are Du Bois; Gregory-Van Pelt; Gutmann; Hill; Kings Court English; Lauder; Quad- Fisher Hassenfeld, Riepe; and Stouffer-Stouffer.

Returning Undergraduate Students, Transfer Students, and Exchange Students

Second-, third-, and fourth-year students, transfer students, and exchange students can only request a room change into Upperclass rooms in Upperclass and four-year communities.  Available College Houses for this population of students are Axis; Du Bois; Gregory-Class of 1925; Gutmann; Harnwell; Harrison; Radian; Rodin; and Stouffer-Mayer.  Residents who switch rooms are responsible for paying the housing rate of the newly assigned room, regardless of the reason for the change.

Please be aware that room changes for all populations will be limited and based on space availability.  

If a space that meets any of your preferences is available, you will receive an offer to your Penn email with information about the new space. Please do not list preferences if you are not willing to live in those locations.

Once you are offered a space, you must accept it in writing to  [email protected]  within 48 business hours. If you decline the request or we do not hear from you within 48 business hours, the offer will be cancelled and your request will be moved to the bottom of our list.

Can I See My Room In Advance?

Due to summer conferences and maintenance work, we are unable to show undergraduate rooms in advance. Our website has lots of information about the College Houses, including room type diagrams, lists of amenities, and much more!  Diagrams may not be exact and are only meant as a general guide.

Are Rooms Co-Ed?

Unless otherwise requested, all rooms are designated as single-sex. However, students may apply for Gender Inclusive Housing. If you are under 18 years of age written parental permission must be provided in order for your request to be considered. Gender Inclusive Housing room assignments will be made without regard to sex assigned at birth or gender identity. Please refer to the  Gender Inclusive Housing policy  for details.

Are All Bathrooms Co-Ed?

No. The gender of the bathroom (male/female/co-ed) is either predesignated or designated by the students on the floor at the beginning of the fall semester.

Please note that all floors are co-ed .

Is there an exemption policy?

All University of Pennsylvania undergraduate students are required to live in on-campus housing for their first four semesters (excluding summers), regardless of the number of course credits (CU) or class standing. Sophomore transfers are required to live in on-campus for their first four semesters. Junior transfer students are required to live in on-campus housing for their first two semesters.

• Students who transfer to Penn from another institution with second year standing and who lived on campus their first year at their previous institution may count those semesters toward the Penn housing residency requirement.
• Students who transfer to Penn from another institution with junior standing are required to live in on-campus housing for their first two semesters at Penn.
• Students who study abroad during their sophomore year may include that time toward the requirement.
• A student who has taken a leave of absence during their first two years living on campus may apply for an exemption from the residency requirement.  The exemption will be approved if a student lived on campus for three complete semesters. 
• Signing an off-campus lease or entering into a housing agreement within a fraternity or sorority house does not exempt the student from this policy

An exemption is only granted to students who meet one of the following criteria:

• The student is enrolled in the College of Liberal Studies or in the Penn Nursing BSN Second Degree Program.
• The student is married or in a University-recognized domestic partnership.  Proof of marriage or domestic partnership is required.
• The student is living with their dependents. Official copy(s) of birth certificate(s) or federal/state income tax returns showing exemptions claimed for dependent(s) is required.
• The student is age 22 or older at the start of the academic year.
• Exemption  requests must be submitted by February 7, 2024 for rising second-year and transfer students, and for Fall 2024 incoming students, by June 28, 2024 for newly-admitted transfer students, and July 10, 2024 for exchange students.  Late requests will not be considered.

Students meeting one of the above criteria must submit an exemption request through MyHomeAtPenn .

2024-2025 Housing Exemption

If you feel you meet the above criteria for exemption and are interested in living off-campus for the 2024-2025 Academic Year, you will need to complete a Housing Exemption Form via MyHomeAtPenn . Once submitted, you will receive a follow-up email from the Housing Occupancy team requesting proof of residency. The proof of residency must be on official university letterhead, signed by personnel within the previous institution’s housing office. It must also include the following:

• Student’s full name
• Student’s College House/Residence Hall
• Student’s room number(s)
• Dates of occupancy

Once the proof of residency is submitted and is reviewed, you will receive a determination from the Housing Occupancy Team via email. It is highly encouraged that you do not sign any binding agreements with off-campus properties until your final decision is received.

2024-25 Incoming Student Housing

Welcome to MSU! We are excited to be your home for the next two years. MSU has a two-year live-on requirement to support your academic success; studies show students who live on campus for two years are more likely to graduate.   

Each neighborhood provides you the opportunity to live, dine, study and find your own Spartan community. So, no matter where you live on-campus, you have access to resources to help you find success at MSU! 

2024-25 room and roommate assignment are now displayed in your My Housing account.  

If roommate contact information is not shown, unfortunately, your roommate has restricted their information, and we will not be able to share it with you.  

We are expecting full occupancy for the 2024-25 academic year. If your roommate chooses not to attend MSU or does not arrive during move-in, you should expect to receive a new roommate. Visit your My Housing account for the most up to date room and roommate information.  

Room Changes  

Changing rooms prior to moving in is not an option. After move-in, once we have confirmed arrivals and verified open space, we will open a room change form.

Suitemate Swap Form  

Students that created roommate groups of 3 or 4 students may find that they didn’t get placed with their intended roommate, but their intended suitemate instead. We have created a form to allow students to request a swap within their suite to be placed with their intended roommate. The form is now available in My Housing.

Transitional Housing  

If 3 students are listed in a double room, or 5 students listed in an Akers room, you are in a transitional housing room. Learn more . 

Move-In Sign-Up Times  

You can now select your move-in sign-up time in your My Housing account. Learn more about move-in .

Not Attending MSU?    

If you will not be attending MSU for Fall 2024, log into your Admissions account and click on the “Cancel application” button. You will also need to email the Housing Assignments Office at [email protected] with the following information:    

Name    

PID    

Message stating why you will not be attending MSU for Fall 2024 

Incoming Transfer Students

For the 2024-25 academic year, transfer students are exempt from the two-year live-on requirement and are not required to reside on campus.  

However, for those interested in on-campus housing, a Housing Request Form is now open in your My Housing account. The form allows you to share housing and roommate matching preferences. Space will be offered as available.

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15 FAM 200  housing abroad program

policy and responsibilities

(CT:OBO-61;   11-07-2017) (Office of Origin:  OBO)

15 FAM 211  HOUSING ABROAD POLICY

15 FAM 211.1  Purposes and Authorities

(CT:OBO-61;   11-07-2017)

a. If U.S. citizen employees are assigned to a U.S. mission abroad under chief-of-mission (COM) authority, they may receive housing in U.S. Government-owned/-leased (GO/L) properties, or through the Living Quarters Allowance and Military Overseas Housing Allowance (LQA and OHA) programs.  The objective of the housing program is to provide safe and secure housing that meets the personal and professional requirements of employees, at a cost most advantageous to the U.S. Government.  For the purposes of this policy, adequate housing is defined as housing comparable to what an employee would occupy in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, with adjustments for family size and locality abroad.

b. Housing abroad policy and space standards are established pursuant to Section 156 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-246).  The Department of State manages the program, and delegates ultimate responsibility to the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO).  The objective of this decision was to ensure coherent, cost-effective management of this extensive worldwide program.

c.  The U.S. Government pools all its leased housing for the purpose of assignment, except designated and dedicated residences.  (See 15 FAM 231 , Pooled Housing.)  Beginning in 2015, only furnished GO/L housing will be offered at furnished posts.  With the exception of posts where the landlords provide all furniture and appliances for all units, all furnished posts must have a furniture and appliance pool policy in place.  (See 6 FAH-5 H-512 , Post Housing Pools.)

15 FAM 211.2  Scope and Applicability

The policies and standards outlined in this subchapter apply to:

(1)  Employees of all agencies serving abroad who come under COM authority;

(2)  All U.S. Government-held property; and

(3)  Housing acquired under Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) and Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) programs.

No other housing policy takes precedence over or alters these provisions.  Under its independent legislative authorities, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) uses this interagency policy to manage its properties.  15 FAM 250 and 15 FAM 260 contain the procedures to implement these regulations.  Direct all questions or comments to the Directorate for Planning and Real Estate, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO/PRE), or to the Overseas Management Division, Bureau for Management, USAID/Washington (USAID/W - M/MS/OMD).

15 FAM 212  RESPONSIBILITIES

15 FAM 212.1  General

The COM or principal officer (PO) is ultimately responsible for ensuring the effective management of the post housing program.  The Single Real Property Manager (SRPM) manages all aspects of the real property program—including the housing program—to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.  (See 15 FAM 113. )

15 FAM 212.2  Interagency Housing Board (IAHB)

Both Washington, DC and post have an established Interagency Housing Board (IAHB), which ensures the fair and equitable treatment of all employees within the parameters of the housing policy, and appropriately considers the varied requirements of all agencies when making decisions.

15 FAM 212.2-1  Washington Interagency Housing Board (IAHB)

The Washington IAHB consists of representatives from agencies with employees assigned to U.S. missions abroad, and is chaired by the Director of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO).  OBO consults with the Board to form policies regarding the housing program abroad, residential space criteria, and locality adjustment factors.  The Washington IAHB may also adjudicate appeals submitted by member agencies on specific housing-related issues not resolvable at post.

15 FAM 212.2-2  Post Interagency Housing Board (IAHB)

15 FAM 212.2-2(A)  Establishment

The COM/PO establishes an IAHB at every post with three or more U.S. Government agencies.  Post’s IAHB functions as an independent working group and reports to the COM/PO through the SRPM.  The board implements housing policies in compliance with the regulations and standards set forth in 15 FAM 200.

15 FAM 212.2-2(B)  Board Composition

a. General :  The IAHB consists of personnel representing all U.S. Government agencies at post, and should include the range of personnel assigned, i.e., large and small agencies, senior and junior personnel, and families and singles.  Agencies’ representation on the board should reflect their respective number of U.S. personnel at post.  Larger agencies may have one permanent representative on the board; smaller agencies may represent each other on a rotating basis, may be represented by a larger agency, or may be represented in some other manner (as determined by the COM/PO and the principal representatives of the agencies concerned).

b. Size :  The COM/PO determines the total number of representatives; however, the recommended maximum size is ten.

c.  Membership :  The principal representatives of the agencies at post designate the individual members.  The board should include the regional security officer (RSO) to address housing security issues, and the post occupational safety and health officer (POSHO) to address residential housing health, safety, and POSHO-certification issues related to housing.  Both the RSO and the POSHO are ex officio, nonvoting members.  The COM/PO may assign ad hoc or at-large voting members to the board to represent various points of view that might otherwise be underrepresented, regardless of the parent agency affiliation (office management specialists (OMSs), entry-level officers (ELOs), etc.).  The board may include representatives from the community liaison office (CLO), the general services office (GSO), and the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) as ex officio, nonvoting members.

d. State representation :  An officer other than the management counselor/officer, the general services oOfficer(s), and any employee under their direct supervision, will represent the Department of State.  The SRPM serves on the board as an ex officio member, and provides guidance on interpretation and application of policies and regulations, and makes recommendations to the post IAHB.

e. Chairperson :  Post’s IAHB chair should rotate every 12 months among senior members of the agencies represented on the board.  The COM/PO and deputy  chief of mission (DCM) must not be members of the board; these individuals serve in the direct line of appeal if an employee disagrees with a board decision.

f.  Meetings :  Post’s IAHB should meet as often as necessary to fulfill its responsibilities, but at least monthly for general coordination.

15 FAM 212.2-2(C)  Post IAHB Responsibilities

a. Under the SRPM’s guidance, post’s IAHB oversees the implementation of the housing policy and standards of the 15 FAM, and ensures they are equitably applied to employees of all agencies.  Because of its representative composition and familiarity with local housing conditions, post’s IAHB is the best vehicle to administer housing policy.  Post’s IAHB should exercise its best collective judgment to reconcile employees’ housing requirements with the intent of U.S. Government regulations and to make decisions that are in the best interests of the U.S. Government.

b. Specific IAHB responsibilities are to:

(1)  Apply the standards and procedures outlined in this policy to post’s housing program;

(2)  Regularly review the existing U.S. Government-held housing, ensuring retention of appropriate and cost-effective housing in the post housing pool.  Periodic market surveys must support these reviews;

(3)  Establish (in consultation with OBO/PRE/RPL/PM) rental control ceilings for housing in each category if post is not in the rental benchmark program;

(4)  Approve housing assignments;

(5)  Review residential property leases, as needed;

(6)  Review Living Quarters Allowance/Overseas Housing Allowance (LQA/OHA) requests for residential quarters exceeding the space standards or the established rental benchmark/rental control ceiling;

(7)  Review post’s policy on the viability of LQA/OHA to ensure it is accurate and reflects local conditions (see 6 FAH-5 H-513.2-3 );

(8)  Identify items to be included in the post furniture, furnishings, appliances, and equipment (FFA&E) pool (per 6 FAH-5 H-513.2-2 );

(9)  Review the conditions at post that determine ranking on the locality index.  When a change is necessary, the IAHB should submit a justification memorandum to the COM/PO through the SRPM.  If the COM/PO concurs, submit the request to OBO for review and approval;

(10) Assist the SRPM with the preparation of, and make revisions to, a post housing guidebook.  The guidebook defines the housing policy and outlines responsibilities for occupants of U.S. Government-held housing and for recipients of LQAs.  This guidebook should include, but is not limited to:

(a)  Guidelines on space authorizations and rental benchmark/rental control ceilings;

(b)  An interagency-approved list of provided furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E) in U.S. Government-furnished residential quarters;

(c)  Guidelines for short-term loan of U.S. Government property for personal or official use; and

(d)  Tenant responsibilities when occupying U.S. Government-held quarters, e.g., the condition of quarters upon departure and liabilities for damage.

15 FAM 212.3  Post Interagency Housing Board (IAHB) Records

Post’s IAHB must maintain written records of its meetings, including justifications for decisions.  In particular, post must document one-time exceptions to policies, procedures, or regulations and keep the records on file at post for 3 years (such as housing assignments larger than warranted by family size and tier).  Specifically, the IAHB must produce and transmit written justification to the SRPM for each assignment that:

(1)  Exceeds 15 FAM 200 guidelines for space; and/or

(2)  Exceeds the rental benchmark (or the internally-established rental control ceiling for posts not in the Rental Benchmark Program) for rank and family size; and/or

(3)  Would result in a unit being vacant for more than 90 days, i.e., not occupied by a U.S. direct-hire (USDH) officer to which the unit is permanently assigned.

Upon request, these records will be made available to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Department regional bureaus, and OBO, and will be used in annual certifications.  Such documentation does not preclude the requirement for Washington, DC headquarters to approve leases or assignments exceeding post’s authority in 15 FAM 300.

15 FAM 212.4  Petitions and Appeals of Housing Assignments

15 FAM 212.4-1  Petitions

At posts with sufficient vacant U.S. Government-held units, employees may petition post’s IAHB for alternative quarters prior to occupying their assigned quarters.  To grant or deny a petition, post’s IAHB does not necessarily need to hear a formal appeal stating the assigned quarters are unsuitable.  Note that an initial decision on a petition does not preclude a subsequent appeal.  Such petitions must not involve the acquisition of new leases; they should be limited to prospective reassignment of currently vacant properties already in the housing pool.  The SRPM and post’s IAHB should be careful about granting such petitions and give due consideration to:

(1)  Possible increases in maintenance costs;

(2)  Change in cost to agencies (e.g., preoccupancy painting, cleaning, or transient lodging) or

(3)  Increasing the difficulty for efficient make-ready scheduling.

If the government incurs increased costs due to a reassignment approved for an employee’s personal reasons, the employee (not the employee’s agency) must fully pay for all additional costs—including any make-ready expenses.

15 FAM 212.4-2  Appeals

An appeal is a formal request for a change of quarters, which maintains the occupant’s assigned quarters are unsuitable.  Employees who wish to appeal an IAHB housing assignment must submit the justification to post’s IAHB and to the SRPM for review.  If not resolved, it will be submitted to the DCM and/or COM for a decision.  If it is still not resolved at post, the employee may appeal directly to his or her parent agency.  A State Department employee may submit their appeal to the appropriate regional bureau’s executive director for review.  Provide copies of such appeals to the SRPM, who will then forward copies to OBO and the regional bureau.  The parent agency, in consultation with OBO, must determine whether the issue warrants the Washington IAHB’s consideration.  If the IAHB’s initial assignment was proper, such appeals must not involve the acquisition of new leases, and should be limited to prospective reassignment of currently vacant properties already in the housing pool.

15 FAM 212.4-3  Housing Options Pending Decision of Appeal

Until a decision is made on an appeal, the employee may:

(1)  Continue to receive Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) benefits (not to exceed the maximum authorization set forth in the Department of State Standardized Regulations, DSSR);

(2)  Move into the assigned quarters;

(3)  Occupy any vacant post transient housing; or

(4)  Occupy alternate quarters at their own expense.

LQA/OHA cannot be authorized if appropriate U.S. Government-held housing would remain vacant.

15 FAM 212.5  Post Housing Guidelines

Each post must biennially prepare and update post housing guidelines for employees and their eligible family members on official assignment to post.  The outline in 15 FAM Exhibit 212.5 can be adapted for individual posts when preparing such guidelines.

15 FAM 212.6  Annual Market Survey of Housing

a. A survey of the local real estate market in all RSO-approved neighborhoods (whether posts currently have residences there or not) provides an objective assessment of market conditions, and enables posts to compare the market with rents for the current housing inventory.  Posts should use survey results to establish rental ceilings and document conditions related to the availability and cost of suitable housing.  The survey should reflect the housing selection criteria outlined in 15 FAM 228 , including maximum space standards, cost, distance, and security considerations.

b. Posts must conduct a market survey, at least annually, and provide a copy of the survey to the Portfolio Management Division, Office of Real Property Leasing, Directorate for Planning and Real Estate, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO/PRE/RPL/PM) within 30 days of completion.  Post should use survey results and other appropriate market research (cleared with OBO/PRE) to verify rental benchmarks and/or establish rental control ceilings, and document conditions related to the availability and cost of suitable housing.  Posts must submit their annual housing market survey by December 31 of each year.

15 fam 213  through 219 unassigned

15 FAM Exhibit 212.5   Post Housing Guidelines Outline

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

References are the applicable sections in 15 FAM noted below.

I.      Introduction

II.    Housing Policy                                                   211

*1.  Post Interagency Housing Board (IAHB)                 212.2-2

a.   Composition                                                212.2-2(B)

b.   Responsibilities and Functions                        212.2-2(C)

*2.  Housing Assignment Procedures

a.   Criteria for Housing Assignments                    260

b.   Petitions and Appeals                                   212.4

III.   Occupancy of U.S. Government-Provided Quarters

*1.  Responsibilities

a.   U.S. Government Responsibility                      240; 252; 612

b.   Occupant Responsibility                                240; 612

Damage and Cleaning Deposits                      247

Use of Quarters During Employee’s Absence     241

c.    Landlord Responsibility                                 612

*2.  Inventory of Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E)                                         736

a.   Upon Arrival

b.   Upon Departure

*3.  Basic Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E) Provided in U.S. Government-Furnished Quarters                                                          723

4.   Schedule and Standards for Refurbishing               733

5.   Maintenance                                                     622

a.   Work Order Requests

b.   Access of Workers and Others to Quarters

c.    Emergencies

6.   Residential Telephones

7.   Residential Keys

8.   Inspection                                                        247

IV.    Privately Leased Quarters (if applicable)            236

1.   Policy and Space Standards Applicability                211

2.   Housing in the Area

3.   Special Lease Provisions                                      340

4.   Rental Agent Fees                                              313.8

5.   Procedures for Obtaining Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) Advances

6.   Temporary Equipment Loans

7.   Telephones in LQA-Provided Quarters

V.     Transient Quarters                                             249

1.   Eligibility

2.   Addresses and Telephone Numbers of Transient Quarters

a.   Telephoning to and from Post

b.   Telephone Bills

3.   Emergencies

VI.    General Information for Occupants (as applicable)

1.   Hospitality Kits

2.   Storage and Surplus Furniture Provision For and Maintenance of All Appliances and Equipment (Including Refrigerators,                120; 622; 632; Washing Machines, Clothes Dryers, and                 712; 720; 730; Ranges)                                                           762

3.   Utilities and Building Operating Expenses (BOE)

4.   Air Conditioners                                                 622

5.   Generators

6.   Electric Current, Pest Control Services,                  622; 957.2 Snow Removal

7.   Lawns and Gardens                                            622

8.   Domestic Employees                                          244

9.   Parking/Garaging of Motor Vehicles                       313.6

10.  Recreational Facilities                                         313.7

11.  Hobbies/Businesses                                            240

12.  Pets                                                                245

13.  Residential Smoke Alarms                                   841

14.  Portable Fire Extinguishers                                  842

15.  Carbon Monoxide Alarms                                     970

16.  Swimming Pool Barriers                                      970; 957.4

17.  Surrender of Quarters                                        247

18.  Packing Out

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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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Mutual Swap

Re–assignment request, fall/spring room assignments.

Students who complete a housing contract, pay an Admissions deposit and complete registration for orientation by the published dates, will receive more information about housing assignments in early July. Rooms will be allocated in contract number order based on the building and room type preferences provided by the student. Remember that if you mutually select a roommate on your housing contract, you and your roommate will receive an assignment at the later/higher of your two contract numbers. Assignment in a building and/or room type that is not your preference is not grounds for cancellation/termination of this contract.

Rental rates vary by building and room type. Our rental rate chart is available on our website .

Your Room Assignment

Building and room type preferences.

You will list building and room type preferences on your housing portal. Housing staff will assign you to your room. Most students should expect to be assigned to a shared bedroom space that shares a bathroom with an adjoining room. Your assignment information will be available on the housing portal in mid-June for Summer B, and early July for Fall/Spring. We have many types of buildings, room types, and programs. You are encouraged to research options and call us with questions. When you select hall and room type preferences, you will be asked to rank several different halls/complexes and room types.

Special Considerations:

• Landis Hall is only available for students that have been admitted to the FSU Honors Program . Students in the Honors program will also have priority for spaces in Jennie Murphree hall.
• Azalea, Bryan, Cawthon, Deviney, Dorman, Magnolia, Reynolds, and Wildwood Halls house LLCs on 1-2 floors. The remaining spaces in these buildings are for residents who are not participating in an LLC.
• If you have the Florida Prepaid Housing Plan , it will pay, in full, the rent for a suite-style double room with shared bathroom. If you have an assignment in a room type that is more expensive than what Florida Prepaid will cover, you will be responsible for the difference.

Buildings/Complexes:

Azalea, Deviney, Dorman, Magnolia- These 4 halls are very similar and located in close proximity to each other. If you list this group of halls, you will be considered for space in any of them.

DeGraff- very few first-year student spaces

Historic Halls- (Broward, Bryan, Cawthon, Gilchrist, Jennie Murphree, Reynolds). These six halls are very similar and located close to each other. By listing this hall/complex preference, you will be considered for space in any of them. Honors students will have priority for Jennie Murphree, non-honors students will be assigned there on a space-available basis.

Honors Halls- Landis and Jennie Murphree halls. Students in the Honors program are given priority for these halls, if listed as a hall preference. Spaces in Landis will be filled first, and spaces in Jennie Murphree will be used after Landis is fully assigned. Non-Honors roommate requests can only be considered for Jennie Murphree, if space is available.

Ragans- very few first-year student spaces

Click here for more information about our residence halls .

Each residence hall may contain several room types. These are the most common room types available for new incoming students:

Roommate Requests

Students should complete their Fall/Spring housing contract as soon as possible. Students with completed contracts will be able to submit a roommate request from February 26 th through April 17 th provided that both students have submitted a housing contract. If you mutually request a roommate, your roommate pair will be assigned a room based on the higher/later of your two contract numbers.

University Housing is committed to providing as many students as possible with the out-of-the-classroom learning and life-enriching experiences that come from living in student housing. As more students choose to attend FSU, the demand for student housing continues to increase. Due to the continued popularity of living on campus with both returning students and the incoming class, not every student can be assigned to a standard residence hall space immediately.

To house as many students as possible, University Housing has arranged for alternative spaces referred to as overflow housing spaces. Based on the number of standard spaces available and the date of receipt of your signed housing contract, you may be assigned to a space in overflow housing for the start of the semester.

University Housing has extensive experience with overflow housing, and steps have been taken to ensure that you will experience the same benefits of living in a residence hall as those who have been assigned to standard spaces.

What type of room will I be assigned to?

University Housing has converted study rooms/lounges and other common areas to provide additional space to house students. These spaces have been equipped with furnishings similar to those in regular residential rooms; each resident will have a bunk bed and a hanging rack for clothes. In addition, a refrigerator/freezer and internet access will be provided. Most important, the residential life activities and support will be available to students in these spaces, just as they are to students in regular spaces.

When will I be reassigned to a permanent space?

As soon as a standard residential space becomes available, you will be assigned to a permanent living space on campus based on your priority number and contract submission date. We aim to reassign all students in overflow housing within the first few weeks of the semester, as cancellations are received. However, if we are unable to move all students out of these spaces, some may be converted to permanent spaces for the remainder of the semester. The occupancy of these converted rooms is similar to standard rooms of the same size. If an overflow room is converted to a permanent space, the hanging rack is replaced with an armoire, a desk and desk chair for each resident is placed in the room, and the bed may be replaced.

What is the cost for overflow housing?

Rent for overflow housing is originally billed at the rental rate for a suite double. This allows students assigned to overflow to have a better sense of what their rental rate may be, especially since most students assigned to overflow housing will be reassigned before hall opening.

Students that are still assigned to overflow housing at hall opening will have their rent reduced to $15/day for each day they were assigned to overflow housing. Their rent for the remainder of the semester will be prorated based on the daily rate for their new room. This may result in a small refund after the student is reassigned if student's rent is paid in full before being reassigned.

Interested in Changing Rooms?

When room assignments are made, residents are assigned to the room assignment that is as close to their preferences as possible based on their housing contract number. After students are assigned, they may request a reassignment.

The reassignment request website will open approximately one week after room assignments are released. Students that are assigned to permanent (not overflow) spaces may submit a reassignment request. If a vacancy occurs, University Housing staff will review reassignment requests on file in contract number order, from those with matching hall and room type preferences.

General Information

• Reassignments cannot be guaranteed.
• Reassignment requests will remain on file for the entire term and will be processed as openings occur.
• Students that are reassigned will be responsible for any difference in rent between the old and new space. Click here for rental rates chart .
• Students that are reassigned to a historic renovated residence hall will be required to purchase a dining membership with Seminole Dining . (Broward, Bryan, Cawthon, Gilchrist, Jennie Murphree, Landis, Reynolds)
• Students seeking reassignment in order to request an accommodation for a medical/physical condition must provide documentation. Click here to learn about accommodations and required documentation .
• Residents may not move to a new room or hall without written permission from the University Housing office or their building's hall coordinator or assistant coordinator.
• Reassignments will not be processed during the first three weeks after the halls open.

Reassignment Request Types

Prior to Hall Opening

• Mutual Swap - students requesting to change rooms with another student (i.e. friend's roommate) within the same hall and same room type
• Click for instructions about how to submit all other requests
• Within Building Moves After Move–In — students requesting to change rooms with another student within the same hall and room type (excluding single rooms) need to speak with their Hall Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator

Prior to hall opening, students requesting to change rooms with another student within the same hall , if they are assigned to the same room type , can submit their request via email to [email protected]. Both students agreeing to change rooms will need to submit the request before any reassignment can be processed. Room change requests within the same hall and room type will be processed once the two students agreeing to change rooms have submitted their request as outlined below. Requests will remain on file until both students requesting to change rooms have submitted their request, or until approximately one week prior to the official hall opening date for the requested term.

Limitations : Requests to swap may be denied if any of the following are true:

How to Submit a Mutual Swap Request

• Send an email from your FSU email account to [email protected]. This email should include the following information:
• Your full name
• Your current assignment: hall and room number
• The full name of the person you want to switch places with
• That student’s hall and room number

What's Next

• If two matching requests are submitted and approved, both students will be reassigned to each other's rooms.
• Students will be notified via email that they have been moved.

What a Mutual Request is Not

A mutual swap is not the way that two students that want to be roommates indicate their request to room together. If two students want to be roommates and neither of their roommates are interested in moving, the students must submit a regular reassignment request. In this case, University Housing will only be able to assist if 2 vacancies occur in a room together and both students that want to be roommates: 1) have the best/lowest contract numbers for that vacancy, and 2) both students requested the building and room type that match the vacancies.

Please follow the instructions below to submit a reassignment request unless you are trying to swap rooms with another student in a specific room or, after halls open, if you would like to change to a different room (excluding single rooms) within the same building.

How to Submit a Request

• Click here to access the myHousing portal.
• Click on Reassignment Request link.
• Read the important information on the first page about how to submit the request and the reassignment process.
• To make your request Active (to indicate your desire to be reassigned) or Inactive (to remove yourself from reassignment consideration/cancel your reassignment request)
• Which of the 3 request types you'd like to submit.
• List 'yes' or 'no' to each of the available halls and room types to indicate to which of these you are interested in being reassigned.
• Save Changes at the bottom.
• If you are requesting to be moved with a specific roommate (very difficult to do), you will then go to the 3 rd page of the request and list that specific student using their last name and date of birth
• Save changes at the bottom

What's Next?

• If a vacancy occurs, University Housing staff will review reassignment requests on file in contract number order. The student with the best/lowest contract number that has a matching hall and room type preference will be selected.
• Student will be reassigned to the new room.
• Student will be notified via FSU email that they have been moved.
• Within 1–2 weeks, student's rent will be adjusted.

If you no longer wish to be reassigned, you must cancel their request before a reassignment is made, as reassignments are completed before the halls open without students accepting the room change. You are NOT able to later cancel/decline your reassignment, as a new student will already have been assigned to the previous room. You can cancel your request by logging into your myHousing portal, and making your Reassignment Request "Inactive".

After Halls Open

• Student will be offered vacancy via their FSU email. Student has 1 full business day to accept reassignment.
• If student accepts reassignment, student will be reassigned to the new room.
• Student will be notified via email that they have been moved. Student then has 48 hours to complete the move to the new space.

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