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Housing Reapplication: 2025 - 2026

IMPORTANT: 2025 - 2026 Housing Reapplication is closed. Space in Living-Learning Communities and Residential Colleges is full for returning students. Very limited space remains in the University Parks Apartments. If you are interested in living in University Parks, please log into the MyHousing Portal and add your name to the University Parks Community Waitlist. Campus Living & Learning regularly monitors the Community Waitlists and will notify you if a space becomes available.

Who

All rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors under the age of 25 may reapply for on-campus housing. 

Where

Live in one of the following communities:

  • Living-Learning Communities 
  • Residential Colleges 
  • Upper-Division Communities

How

  1. Apply: Beginning Wednesday, October 9, apply through the MyHousing Portal. Enter your personal information, lifestyle preferences, community preferences, and sign your housing contract.*
  2. Receive your Approved Community & Room Selection Timeslot: Your Approved Community and Room Selection Timeslot will be emailed and be viewable in your MyHousing Portal at noon on Monday, November 4. 
  3. Participate in Roommate Matching (optional): Beginning Monday, November 4 at noon, connect with other students of your same gender, who are approved for your community. Form a Roommate Group to live together. 
  4. Choose Your Room: Choose your on-campus space for the 2025-2026 academic year. If you formed a Roommate Group, place your Roommate Group members too.

* Students participating in Housing Reapplication may cancel their signed housing contract anytime prior to receiving a booking or up to 72 hours after receiving their booking. (This does not apply to students under two-year housing contracts.)

Timeline

Wednesday, October 9: Application opens - apply through the MyHousing Portal.

Wednesday, October 30: Application closes

Monday, November 4: Students are emailed their Approved Community and Room Selection Timeslot. Community Waitlists open.

Monday, November 4 - Tuesday, November 12: Roommate Matching

Wednesday, November 13 - Sunday, November 17: Choose Your Room

Monday, November 18: Students with signed housing contracts who did not participate in Choose Your Room are assigned.

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