Residence Life & Housing
Welcome to Residence Life & Housing!
Living on campus and getting involved in the residential community can be one of the most rewarding experiences of college for our students. Our staff strives to create welcoming and inclusive environments that support students' academic, personal and social endeavors.
Use the My Housing Portal to manage housing applications, forms, assignments and other housing-related services.
Housing Resources
Learn about layouts, furnishings and amenities in our more than 40 residential buildings.
What's Happening
| Friday, February 27, 2026 | 2026-2027 Returning Student Housing Application closes at 5 p.m. | |
| Friday, March 27, 2026 | 2026-2027 First-Year Student Housing Application and Exemption Request processes open | |
| Mid-April, 2026 | Summer Session 2026 Housing Application opens | |
| Monday, May 18, 2026 | 2026-2027 First-Year Housing Application or Exemption Request priority deadline | |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | Residence halls close at 10 p.m. for end of spring semester |
*Application required for late stay, early arrival and housing during breaks.
2026–2027 First-Year Student Housing
The housing application for newly admitted first year students for Fall 2026 is open! The application can be found at the My Housing Portal and students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline on May 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. While the application will remain open after May 18, students will not be able to indicate room type interests, request roommates or apply to an LLC.
Eligible students seeking a housing exemption to live off campus must complete a First Year Exemption Request in the My Housing Portal by May 18, instead of a housing application.
2026–2027 Graduate Student Housing
The application for Graduate Student Housing for the 2026 - 2027 academic year is now open. Students can apply in their My Housing Portal. The priority deadline for the Graduate Student Housing Application is June 30, 2026.
2026–2027 Returning Student Housing Application Closed
Students who applied by the deadline received an email notifying them whether they are guaranteed housing and next steps in the assignment process.
We are not accepting additional applications at this time. We will open a late application later in the spring or early summer for eligible students who missed the deadline, but housing is not guaranteed and will depend on space availability. Updates will be provided in the My Housing Portal.
Looking to Live Off Campus?
Check out some helpful resources we've compiled for finding off-campus housing and living in the Newark area.
