Returning Student Housing Selection

Room selection is one small part of our Housing Process for upperclassmen students. It is an exciting time on campus as students begin to prepare for the next academic year. 

For those of you that have done this before, you can attest to the fact that it is essential that you understand the process in its entirety. Every year brings some changes; sometimes to the housing options, building designations or to availability of singles or apartments. 

Please check your e-mail and the StarRez Housing Portal regularly as there is a lot of information that will affect how you choose your room for next year. Know that there could be some changes to room availability/options up until room selection. We will do our best to notify the campus of any significant changes.

Housing Selection

As you begin to think about where you want to live next year, you should think carefully about the people with whom you will live. Your satisfaction depends largely on your roommate(s) and the ability for you to respect and have civility between you. This decision should be a thoughtful one.

It is important to remember that there are a limited number of singles, triples, quads, and apartments. Also, regardless of your lottery number, you may not get your first choice. You should be prepared with a back-up plan in case you are not able to select your first choice and most desired location.

Housing Selection Deposit

All rising sophomore, junior and senior resident students who want to participate in the Housing Selection for the Fall 2026 semester must pay a non-refundable $300 housing deposit by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026. Without an on-time deposit, a space is not guaranteed for the fall semester.

Note: The non-refundable $300 housing deposit is due by February 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Payment methods for housing deposits must be paid with an e-check from checking or savings accounts or credit card. Electronic credit card payments will result in an additional 2.75% service fee for processing, while there is no service fee associated with using e-checks.

MAKE YOUR HOUSING DEPOSIT

Contact the Office of Residential Life and Education at (603) 222-4006 with any questions.

Housing Selection Timeline Information

The majority of our residents will participate in the General Selection Process for Housing Selection. Students deciding to remain in the General Selection Process will form groups with other residents and choose housing based on the timeline below. By proceeding in the General Selection process, it means a student has decided to not participate in an Alternate Housing Opportunity, such as Honors Housing or Substance Free Housing.

For timeline information related to specific styles of housing, please see below:

Alternate Housing Selection Processes

Students applying for Fall housing can decide to participate in the general housing selection or apply for one of our Alternate Housing pre-selection opportunities. The opportunities include the Sophomore Honors Housing, Residency Classes, Residential Learning Communities, and Substance Free Housing, A short description of each alternate housing selection process can be found in the Residential Engagement Opportunities. 

All alternate housing process applications are due Friday, March 6th, 2026 by 4:30 p.m. Students participating in the alternate housing processes will be placed in their room assignments by residential life staff. 

Medical Housing Accommodations

Students requesting a medical housing accommodation will need to

1. Complete online application through the StarRez Housing Portal and
2. Download and complete the Provider Verification Form below and send it to the Director of Disability Services, Hannah Davidson, for review.

This includes any requests for medical equiment (i.e. AC unit, microwave, etc.).