
2025-2026 Academic Year Housing
Essential dates that determine your housing decisions...
Follow the timeline to maximize your options.
Overview
First-year, transfer and international students looking to live on campus have important dates and deadlines that must be met to guarantee on-campus housing. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee, unless qualifying for a fee waiver from admissions. Room selection occurs in May 2025 and room selection groups are assigned through a lottery process. Housing is guaranteed if the contracting process is completed by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST), May 1, 2025.
Your application is submitted through the myKU Portal, not the Housing & Residence Life website. Newly admitted students must establish their KU online ID to access the portal: MyIdentity Account Setup.
Key Dates for 2025-2026
November 2024 | Housing Application Opens Students admitted to KU can log in to the myKU Portal to apply and contract. There is a non-refundable $50 application fee for housing unless you receive a fee waiver from admissions. We also encourage you to pay your admissions enrollment deposit as soon as possible. |
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January 10, 2025 | Primary Submission Date: Students who apply to KU by December 1, 2024, once admitted, can complete the Housing & Residence Life application by 11:59 PM CST, January 10, 2025 to qualify for initial room selection lottery groups. Payment or deferral of the enrollment deposit by May 1 is required to be eligible to receive a group number. |
March 1, 2025 | Scholarship Hall Priority Sign-Up (Optional) If you’re interested in living in a scholarship hall, submit your Scholarship Hall Application by this date to have the best chance to receive an offer. Applications received after this date will remain active for consideration as space becomes available. Offers for Scholarship Halls could be delayed due to FAFSA release dates. |
May 1, 2025 | Deadline to Guarantee Housing Apply and Contract by 11:59 PM CST, to guarantee housing. A complete application and contract included payment of the housing application fee and payment or deferral of the enrollment deposit. |
May 5, 2025 | Standby List Available The contract will no longer be available. A standby list will be available at 8:00 AM CST. The standby list is NOT a housing contract or a guarantee of housing. Housing & Residence Life will work to accommodate students on the standby list if space is available after room selection. |
May 2025 | May 9: Group Numbers Announced May 21 - June 8: Room Selection by group numbers |
Optional Items | Sign Up for a Special Interest Community Connect with a Roommate Submit Medical Accommodations Request |