Two simple steps
Apply after you're admitted and select space in the spring.
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Eligibility to sign a contract is in the timeline below, categorized by first-year, transfer, or returning resident. Take note of these important calendar dates for signing your contract through the myKU portal after you're admitted to KU.
To read contract terms
Next steps after you apply
Apply for a "schol hall" after you've signed your contract.
Learn how room selection works.
Be prepared for room selection.
Calendar and next steps for your 2022–2023 Housing application
Select your appropriate student category below to find your calendar of important dates as you apply for Housing.
Use this timeline if you meet these qualifications:
- I am a current high school student and will be at KU for the first time in August 2022.
- I am an early action admit (admitted to KU by Nov. 1, 2021).
| NOV 1, 2021 | Early Action Group for Room Selection — Three steps will guarantee you’re in the early action room selection group:
These steps give you first choice of your room. |
| NOV 4, 2021 | Housing Contract Opens — Online Student Housing application and contract opens at the myKU portal site. Once you’ve completed your application and contract, you may apply for special communities, including scholarship halls, Honors, Engineering and more. |
| JAN 10, 2022 | Deadline for Early Action Admits — Sign your Student Housing contract to be in early action room selection. |
| MAR 1, 2022 | Scholarship Hall Application Priority Review — Applications received after this date will remain active for consideration as space becomes available. |
| APR 1, 2022 | Deadline for Enrollment Deposit — Pay enrollment deposit in order to receive room selection group number. Deadline for Special Community Preference — Optional application for a special community. Special communities include Honors, Engineering, ROTC, and Gender Inclusive Housing. |
| APR 5, 2022 | Announcement of Room Selection Numbers — Room selection group numbers are announced for those who have paid the enrollment deposit. |
| April 19, 20, 21, 2022 | Room Selection Begins for early action students who signed their contract by Jan. 10, 2022 |
| MAY 3, 2022 | Lottery Groups Begin Room Selection for early action students who did not sign a contract before Jan. 10, 2022. |
Use this timeline if you meet these qualifications:
- I am a current high school student and will be at KU for the first time in August 2022.
- I applied for Admission after Nov. 1, 2021.
| NOV 4, 2021 | Housing Contract Opens — Online Student Housing application and contract opens at the myKU portal site. Once you’ve completed your application and contract, including the $50 application fee, you may apply for special communities, including scholarship halls, Honors, Engineering and more. |
| MAR 1, 2022 | Scholarship Hall Application Priority Review — Applications received after this date will remain active for consideration as space becomes available. |
| APR 1, 2022 | Deadline for Enrollment Deposit — Pay enrollment deposit in order to receive room selection group number. Deadline for Special Community Preference — Optional application for a special community. Special communities include Honors, Engineering, ROTC, and Gender Inclusive Housing. |
| APR 5, 2022 | Announcement of Room Selection Lottery Numbers — Room selection group numbers by lottery are announced for those who have paid the enrollment deposit. |
| April 26, 2022 | Lottery Groups Begin Room Selection |
Use this timeline if you meet these qualifications:
- I am currently enrolled as a KU student, either on- or off-campus, OR I had previously lived on-campus.
- I want to live in KU Student Housing for 2022-2023.
| JAN 10 2022 | Housing Contract Available for Returners — Returning residents or currently enrolled students who want to live on campus may sign next year's contract. You will be first in line to select a room and roommates. You do not pay the $50 application fee. |
| FEB 1, 2022 | Deadline for Scholarship Hall Returners — Deadline for those returning to scholarship halls to sign their housing contract. You do not pay the $50 application fee. In-hall selection meetings occur from Feb. 6-20, 2022. |
| FEB 2022 | Returning Residents Select Rooms
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Use this timeline if you meet these qualifications:
- I am a transfer student and will be at KU for the first time in August 2022.
| NOV 4, 2021 | Housing Contract Opens — Online Student Housing application and contract opens at the myKU portal site. Once you’ve completed your application and contract, including the $50 application fee, you may apply for special communities, including scholarship halls, Honors, Engineering and more. |
| MAR 1, 2022 | Scholarship Hall Application Priority Review — Applications received after this date will remain active for consideration as space becomes available. |
| APR 1, 2022 | Deadline for Enrollment Deposit — Pay enrollment deposit in order to receive room selection group number. Deadline for Special Community Preference — Optional application for a special community. Special communities include Honors, Engineering, ROTC, and Gender Inclusive Housing. |
| APR 5, 2022 | Announcement of Room Selection Lottery Numbers — Room selection group numbers by lottery are announced for those who have paid the enrollment deposit. |
| MAY 3, 2022 | Lottery Groups Begin Room Selection |