Housing Application Phases
Housing Application Phases & Instructions
Application Phases
Our housing application moves through several phases to make the process smooth and transparent for all students. Each phase guides you through key steps—from submitting your application, to selecting your room, to finalizing your assignment. Be sure to check your applicant portal regularly for deadlines, updates, and next steps to ensure you don’t miss important opportunities along the way.
How to Access Your Housing Application
Accessing your housing application is quick and easy. Simply log in to your applicant portal using your NetID and password, then navigate to the Housing section to view your application, check your status, and complete any required steps.
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Timeline: Opens in September
What Happens: Students begin the process by providing general information, signing the housing contract, and paying the non-refundable application fee.
Instructions:
1. Log into the myHousing Portal.
2. Complete your student and housing profile information.
3. Read and sign your housing contract.
4. Pay the non-refundable application fee to secure your place in the application process.
Timeline: Opens approximately 5 days after Phase I
What Happens:
Students can select their hall preferences and choose whether to opt into or out of a Living Learning Community (LLC).
Instructions:
1. Return to the myHousing Portal once Phase II opens.
2. Rank your preferred residence halls.
3. Indicate your LLC interest by opting in or out (as applicable).
Timeline: Begins around April
What Happens:
Students may create or join a roommate group in the housing portal. This phase helps those who wish to live with specific people to coordinate prior to room selection/autos assignment.
Instructions:
1. Log into the myHousing Portal when Phase III opens.
2. Create a roommate group or search for and join an existing group.
3. Invite classmates, accept roommate requests, or use matching tools.
4. Roommate grouping is optional but helps ensure you’re assigned together.
Timeline: Begins in May
What Happens: Priority Permanent Housing students (those who completed their housing application by Dec 1) receive an invitation to select a specific room during a timeslot. All other students will have rooms auto-assigned, considering their roommate group (if formed) and hall preferences, after priority selection is finished.
Instructions:
For students with Priority Permanent Housing status:
1. Monitor your email for your room selection timeslot.
2. Log into myHousing Portal at the assigned time.
3. Choose an available room and confirm the selection.
For all other students:
1. No action needed during room selection; Residence Life will auto-assign you based on your Phase II preferences and Phase III roommate group (if applicable).
2. You will receive your final room and roommate assignment notification afterward.
Summary Table: Housing Phases
| Phase | Phase Main Activities | Who Participates |
|---|---|---|
| I | Provide info, sign contract, pay fee | All students |
| II | Select hall preferences, opt in/out of LLC | All students |
| III | Create/join roommate groups (optional) | All interested students |
| IV | Room selection (priority only); auto-assignment for others | Priority by Dec 1 get to select; all others are auto-assigned |