International Students

Housing Application Opens
Students admitted to KU by December 1, with completion of their Housing contract by December 20, will qualify for the initial room selection lottery in the spring. There is a non-refundable $50 application fee for Housing and we also encourage you to pay your admissions enrollment deposit as soon as possible. 

Students who are admitted to KU after December 1
Complete the Housing & Residence Life application and contract, including the $50 application fee. Pay or defer the enrollment deposit by May 1 to be eligible to receive a group number to participate in the room selection lottery and guarantee housing. 

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.

May 1: Deadline to Guarantee Housing 
The contract will NOT be available after May 1. Complete the Housing & Residence Life application and contract, including the $50 application fee. Pay or defer the enrollment deposit by this date to be eligible to receive a group number to participate in the room selection lottery and guarantee housing. 

May 2: Standby List Available
Housing & Residence Life application and contract will no longer be available. Students will be eligible to join a standby list for on-campus housing. Based on space availability, students will be notified if they are eligible to apply and contract. 

Mid-May: Group Numbers Announced
Room selection lottery group numbers will be available in the Housing Portal to students who paid or deferred their enrollment deposit by May 1. 

Room Selection Begins
The schedule for room selection, including specific dates and times by group, will be announced.

Sign Up for a Special Community
If you wish to live in a Special Community (Honors, Engineering, ROTC, Rainbow Community, GIA), submit your Special Community Preference Application by May 1. 

Connect with a Roommate
You are allowed to pull in ONE roommate. There will be an opportunity to pair with your roommate closer to room selection so that you can select into the same living space. In order to do so, you both must have paid your housing application fee and paid or deferred your enrollment deposit. 

Submit Medical Accommodations Request
If you require medical accommodations, complete your accommodation request with the Student Access Center by April 1, but no later than May 15, to ensure the best chance of accommodating any housing recommendations. Any recommendations received after May 15 will be considered but will be accommodated as space is available.