The housing selection experience provides several key actions, from submitting your application to selecting a room and preparing for move-in. Your institution may have specific requirements at each stage, so it’s important to check your resident portal for updates and action items. Below is an overview of the major housing processes in order, with links to detailed instructions.
Profile Confirmation
Before starting your application, you must review and confirm your profile details. This step ensures your demographic and contact information are accurate before proceeding. You can also upload or change your avatar and request corrections for any locked fields. Once submitted, the profile confirmation page cannot be accessed again until the next housing application period. Please note that the profile confirmation options may vary depending on your institution’s policies and preferences.
Learn more about reviewing your profile information here.
Residential Student Applications
If you are applying for housing with your housing department, you will need to complete a housing application. This includes required questions, housing preferences, and potentially a roommate questionnaire. Some institutions may also require you to review and sign housing documents before submission. Applications can typically be saved and edited before finalizing.
Learn more about completing your housing application here.
Commuter & Non-Residential Applications
Some institutions require commuter or non-residential students to complete an application to access resident portal features, such as meal plan selection or required policy agreements. While these students may not participate in the housing selection process, they may still need to sign documents or complete other steps. Features like the roommate questionnaire may not be included in their application. If you are unsure which steps apply to you, contact your housing department for guidance.
Learn more about completing an application as a non-residential student here.
Managing and Signing Documents
Some institutions require additional documents to be signed electronically before finalizing housing. These documents will appear in your Action List on the resident portal dashboard and must be reviewed and signed before certain steps, such as room selection, can proceed. Signed documents remain accessible for future reference.
Learn more about managing and signing documents here.
Finding a Roommate
If roommate selection is available, you can browse profiles based on roommate questionnaire responses. You can also adjust your questionnaire visibility settings, ensuring your profile is either public for potential matches or private if you prefer administrative matching.
Learn more about finding a roommate here.
Creating and Managing a Roommate Group
If you have identified preferred roommates, you can form a roommate group. The group leader is responsible for sending invitations and will later select a shared room or suite for the group during room selection.
Learn more about creating a roommate group here.
Learn more about managing your roommate group here.
Selecting a Room
Once the room selection period begins, you can browse available housing options, view room details, and apply filters based on preferences like room type or location. If you are in a roommate group, the group leader will select the room or suite for the entire group.
Learn more about selecting a room here.
Selecting a Meal Plan
If meal plans are required, you will be offered the opportunity to select one. Some institutions offer optional meal plans or flex points, which provide additional dining flexibility at campus locations. If meal plan selection is not required for your institution, this option may not appear in your portal.
Learn more about selecting a meal plan here.
Selecting a Move-In Time
Your institution may require you to select a move-in time to help manage arrivals and ensure a smooth check-in process. Available time slots will be displayed in your resident portal, and you may be able to change your selection if needed before move-in day.
Learn more about selecting or changing your move-in time here.
Accessing Your Move-In QR Code
Some institutions use QR Codes to speed up the check-in process on move-in day. If required, your move-in QR code will be available in your portal after selecting a move-in time. You’ll need to present this QR code to housing staff upon arrival.
Learn more about accessing your move-in QR code here.
Completing a Room Condition Report
Your institution may require you to complete a room condition report (RCR) to document the condition of your space upon move-in. The report allows you to assess inventory items, add notes, and upload photos to ensure an accurate record for future reference.
Learn more about completing a room condition report here.
Preparing for Move-Out
At the end of your housing term, you will need to prepare for move-out. This process often mirrors move-in, including selecting a move-out time and completing any required check-out steps. Be sure to check your resident portal for move-out guidelines from your housing department.
Learn more about selecting a move-out time here.