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All students who wish to live on campus must complete a Housing & Residence Life Application and Contract.
Apply and contract today
Crimson & Blue Housing Lotteries
Incoming students are placed into a housing lottery based on when they apply and contract.
Crimson Lottery: Apply to KU by December 5 and complete your Housing contract by January 15, 2026 for earlier room assignment access.
Blue Lottery: Students who apply or contract after these dates.
New students may begin contracting in early November, and returning residents in early December, in the myKU Portal. Final deadline to apply and contract is May 1, 2026.
If housing reaches capacity, a Standby List will open May 4, 2026.
Students can also explore off-campus options through the Off-Campus Marketplace.
Select your application group below for specific deadlines and instructions.
Newly admitted students must establish their KU online ID to access the portal: MyIdentity Account Setup.
Application Groups
First-Year Students
Returning Residents
