First-Year On-Grounds Housing Resources
Congratulations on your admittance to the University of Virginia! The resources below should help provide information about first-year housing on Grounds (including residential colleges), the housing application process, and the student and professional staff here to assist you during your first year at UVA.
First-Year Housing Webinars
UVA Admission, Class of 2029 Virtual Information Session
April 1, 2025
Orientation and Transition Programs Wednesday Webinar Series
May 21, 2025
Please join us for our virtual housing information sessions featuring Housing & Residence Life professional and student staff! You'll learn about first-year housing on Grounds (including residential colleges), the application process, the residential experience, and the students and professionals who are here to assist you during your first year at UVA.
First-Year Housing in 2025-2026
UVA is committed to providing a dynamic, high-quality, and life-changing educational experience to all of its students, and this is especially true for our newest students.
Please note that there is no advantage to applying early! All first-year housing is randomly assigned following the application deadline. In addition, no financial deposit is required to apply for housing.
Our first-year housing deadlines are as follows.
- May 1: First-Year Housing Application Opens
- June 1: First-Year Housing Application Deadline
- June 9-13: Roommate Preferencing Phase (optional)
Online Resources about Housing & Residence Life
Housing & Residence Life website
The Housing & Residence Life website, housing.virginia.edu, contains a vast amount of information about first-year housing on Grounds at UVA:
- Alderman Road Hall-Style
- Alderman Road Suite-Style
- Gooch/Dillard Suite-Style
- McCormick Road Hall-Style
- Residential Colleges
First-Year Housing Application (available May 1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Our first-year FAQ offers answers to common questions about how to apply for housing, the assignments process, types of first-year rooms, and more!
First-Year Housing Videos
Our videos curated specifically for incoming first-year students include housing tours and opportunities to hear from first-year residents!
- First-Year Housing Areas:
- Residential Colleges:
- Opting for an Assigned Roommate at UVA
Roommate Assignment Option
Consider opting to have Housing & Residence Life assign a roommate to you -- it's an easy way to meet someone new as you start your UVA journey! Watch our Opting for an Assigned Roommate video to hear UVA students who chose this option talk about their experiences and share advice for incoming students who are considering it.
Resident Staff
Visit the Resident Staff section of our website to learn more about our mission, and what kind of programing you can expect within your residential community.