Application Dates & Deadlines

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2027-2028 Academic Year Housing

We encourage you to apply to live with us! Follow the deadlines below to best position yourself to secure a spot on Grounds.
Pay close attention to the dates in the application schedule below that apply to you and the area where you want to live.*
 

 

Residential Colleges and Language Houses (all years)
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October 1, 2026
Residential College and Language House applications open

October 18, 2026
Residential College and Language House application deadline

October 28, 2026
Residential College room selection timeslots sent
Language House offers sent

 

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November 4, 2026
Residential College room selection

 

February 26, 2027
Deadline to use self-change options to change or cancel 2027-2028 housing with no penalty

Rising Second-Year Applications
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October 1, 2026
Upperclass apartments application opens

October 23, 2026
Application priority deadline for upperclass apartments
 

 

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November 6, 2026
Upperclass apartments room selection timeslots sent

November 9, 2026
Upperclass apartments roommate matching portal opens

 

 

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January 20-25, 2026
Upperclass apartments room selection for rising second-years

January 26-30
Upperclass apartments room selection opens to rising third-and fourth-years, rising second-year room selection continues

 

February 26, 2027
Deadline to use self-change options to change or cancel 2027-2028 housing with no penalty

Rising Third- and Fourth-Year Applications
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October 1, 2026
Upperclass apartments application opens

October 23, 2026
Application priority deadline for upperclass apartments

 

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November 6, 2026
Upperclass apartments room selection timeslots sent

November 9, 2026
Upperclass apartments roommate matching portal opens

 

 

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January 26-30
Upperclass apartments room selection for rising third-and fourth-years (rising second-year room selection remains open)

 

February 26, 2027
Deadline to use self-change options to change or cancel 2027-2028 housing with no penalty

Important notes
  • Housing is not guaranteed for upperclass students.
  • Each on-Grounds housing applicant who applies by October 23 will receive a room selection timeslot. Any group member can select rooms for their group, so the student with the earliest timeslot can choose for all group members.
  • Accepted housing agreements constitute a binding contract for the entire academic year, and after the February 26 cancellation deadline you are responsible for the full academic year room rent. You will be released from the agreement only if you withdraw from the University, study abroad, or if you find a replacement student approved by Housing & Residence Life to take over your housing agreement before Fall semester move-in day.
  • Once you accept an offer, you are not eligible for any additional steps in the application process. For example, if you accept an offer to live in a language house, you cannot later apply for an on-Grounds apartment.

* Dates are subject to change. Always be sure to check this page for the most current date information.