Housing Selection Process
This page explains the full process for returning students who want to live on campus: paying your deposit, completing required forms, matching with roommates, receiving an assignment, and optional live room selection.
Returning Students: How Housing Selection Works
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At a Glance
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- Due by March 1: $250 housing deposit, Residence License Agreement (RLA), and mandatory questions.
- Roommate matching: March 2 to March 16.
- Housing Assignment: March 17th-31st.
- Assignments emailed: April 1st.
- Opt-out deadline: Email RSL by April 7 to enter live room selection.
- Live room selection: April 13th to April 17th (for students who opted out).
- Late deposits: Assigned housing in the summer based on availability.
Eligibility and Prerequisites
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- Be a returning, full-time matriculated student.
- Submit the $250 deposit by March 1.
- Complete the RLA and mandatory housing questions by March 1.
- Have no holds on your student account.
- Register for at least 8 credits by July 15 (Fall) or January 8 (Spring).
- Be registered for 12 or more credits by the start of the semester.
Step-by-Step: From Deposit to Room Assignment
Timeline
| Date | Milestone | Details |
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| March 1 | Deposit and RLA due | Required to take part in Housing Selection. |
| March 2 to 16 | Roommate matching | Available only to students who met the March 1 deadline. |
| March 17 to 31 | Housing review | Assignments reviewed and prepared by RSL. |
| April 1 | Assignments emailed | Students may opt out by April 7. |
| April 13 to 17 | Live room selection | Available only to students who opted out of their assignment. |
| After March 1 | Late deposits | Assigned housing in summer; no selection participation. |
Registration Requirements
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- Be enrolled in at least 8 credits by July 15 (Fall) or January 8 (Spring).
- Be fully registered for 12 or more credits by the start of the semester.
- Failure to register on time will result in the loss of housing and forfeiture of the deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I match roommates if someone paid late? No. Only students who paid and completed requirements by March 1 are eligible to match.
- How are housing assignments decided? Assignments are based on completed credits, from highest to lowest.
- What if I want a different room? You can opt out of your assignment by April 7 and then participate in the live room selection period.
- What happens if I pay my deposit late? You will not participate in Housing Selection and will instead receive a housing assignment in the summer.