How and When to Apply

Housing Application Steps

Housing applications are currently open for Fall 2026-Spring 2027!

Incoming first-year and transfer students, as well as off-campus current students, will be able to apply.

For current residents: please be on the lookout for lottery information through your ��Ů email!

Read below for step-by-step instructions to ensure your account is setup to access your housing portal, or get started on your application by clicking the link in Step 3.

NOTE: Matriculation for incoming students for the Fall 2026 Term will begin in mid-March. As such, incoming students may need to wait up to 8 business days before their eRezlife Student Portal is turned on and they can sign in through the system. Please make sure all of the below steps are completed so that you can be processed as quickly as possible.

Before You Apply: Things to Know

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Overview of Our Process
- Step 1: After you submit your application and your Administrative Fee, our office will process your information to determine that you are enrolled/eligible to enroll, do not owe any previous housing balances, and determine the most applicable bed space per your preferences. We will then send you an offer for the most applicable bed space available in our portfolio.
- Step 2: You must accept or decline the room offer. If you decline the offer, our staff will reach out to determine if we are able to offer you something you are willing to accept, or if you would like to be waitlisted.
- Step 3: You will be able to go into your eRezlife portal, select the current term, and view your roommate/apartment-mate names and emails.
- Step 4: Your first payment is due by the first installment date for Fall 2025 after you are licensed. Fall installment dates are August 19th, September 19th, October 19th, and November 19th respectively. Keep in mind that if you are moving in mid-semester, your first payment might be large upfront due to how proration of charges and the billing schedule works. Contact our office if you have questions!
Information Needed
Before you begin your application, please make sure you have the following information ready:
- Intent to Enroll completed.
- Your ��Ů email has been setup.
- Your DUO account has been setup.
- An Emergency Contact and a Missing Person contact (see below for more information on the difference between these two.)
Financial Review
Prior to signing a License Agreement, please review our Cost of Attendance. Please note the following:
- The cost of a meal plan is NOT included in the cost of Housing; these are separate fees.
- If you are relying on Financial Aid to pay for your housing and meal plan, please ensure that enough aid is available to cover tuition and fees. Tuition and fees are paid first by Financial Aid, followed by your housing and meal plan fees.
WARNING: Your License Agreement is a legally binding document and has financial penalties associated with terminating/canceling at any point once your License agreement is countersigned. We recommend viewing our Sample License Agreement under Future Residents > Forms & Information for information on canceling or terminating your License Agreement.
Floor Plan and Cost Options
The following are some common questions on our housing options:
- What is the difference between a Double and Deluxe Double?
  - A Deluxe Double has 1-4 less people in the apartment depending on configuration. Additionally, deluxe doubles may be slightly larger or offer different window features than a standard double. (Note: due to the structure of our buildings and variability of our apartments, we cannot guarantee that all rooms are the same size.)
- What is an en-suite?
  - A limited number of QUAD units have a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. This means that, rather than having a bathroom in the hallway across from your bedroom, it is attached directly to your bedroom and is behind your bedroom door lock (inaccessible to guests in the unit). Bedrooms with this feature carry a $200/semester premium.
- How do I get a single space?
  - We have limited numbers of single bedrooms (in shared apartments). While singles are available to all residents, upperclass residents returning to housing typically have first pick of these bedrooms. Students wanting a single are encouraged to apply as early as possible to stand the best chance of attaining a single unit.
For more information, please see Housing Options and Cost.
Emergency and Missing Persons Contact

What's the difference?

An Emergency Contact person is someone we will contact in the event that an emergency occurs and the student is unable to contact anyone on their own behalf.

In the event that a student goes missing, the student may designate a separate contact for us to notify that the student may be missing.

The Emergency Contact and Missing Person contact may be the same or may be different; this is up to the student to determine. For more information, please see our Missing Student Policy and Procedures.
Specialized Communities & Programs

In order to provide the best experience for all of our students, we offer several Specialized Housing communities. These include:

Substance Free Housing: Students who select Substance Free Living make a commitment to not use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

LGBTQ+: This community creates a safe place for identity exploration and community building for LGBTQ+ identifying individuals and their allies. The community supports growth in understanding issues faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community and developing the necessary skills to act as advocates and/or allies of the community.

Gender-Inclusive: This community is inclusive of all genders, gender identities, and gender expressions and is committed to promoting a welcoming, safe, and inclusive living environment. Gender-Inclusive Housing allows students to choose roommates and share bedrooms, suites, or apartments without restrictions based on gender or sex.

San Marcos Experience: The San Marcos Experience (SME) Residential Learning Community is designed to help ease the transition into college by placing students into a living and learning cohort that promotes leadership development and civic engagement both inside and outside the classroom. *SME is housed only in North Commons.

C-STEM Community: This Residential Learning Community is tailor-made for students pursuing studies in the sciences, engineering, and math. The community is designed to increase students’ success through living and learning together, meeting key academic requirements and taking linked courses to facilitate a successful transition to ��Ů. *C-STEM is housed only in North Commons.

You will be asked to select your preference on the Housing application. If you are not interested in any of these communities, please indicate that as well.
Roommate Selection

The roommate selection process is only available for the Fall semesters and can begin once students submit their housing applications. Instructions regarding how to set up your roommate group will be sent to all applicants' ��Ů Email every two weeks.
Payment Process

When you submit your application, you will be required to also submit a $100 Administrative Fee. This helps us cover the cost of processing applications, move-in, move-out, and other costs associated with the Licensing process. This fee is non-refundable.
Move-In Information

Please visit our Move-In Preparation page.
License Agreement & Resident Handbook
It is the resident's responsibility to read both the Resident Handbook and the full License Agreement. All residents are expected to know and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in these documents. Failure to read these documents does not exempt the student from this responsibility. Please note that the Resident Handbook may be updated each semester and review the Handbook accordingly to make sure you have the most up to date information.
Meal Plan Information
- North Commons residents will be required to participate in one of the following meal plan options: Tukwut Plan, Cougar Blue Plan, or Paw Plan.
- We encourage UVA and The QUAD residents to participate in our Voluntary Meal Plans available through ��Ů Dining Services.
Immunizations

Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) immunization administered within the last four years is highly recommended for all first-time ��Ů residential students (living in university or affiliated housing) who are 21 years or younger.

Final Note

We're so excited that you have chosen to live on-campus with us! Please note that proceeding to the Housing Application indicates that you have read and understand all of the above information regarding our Licensing process, policies, and procedures.

We look forward to welcoming you to ��Ů!

Please check Housing Options and Cost for availability status!

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