Apply for KU Housing
Use this page to find deadlines, eligibility, and next steps based on your student type. Choose your student group below.
Choose Your Student Group
First-Year Students
Deadlines, lottery details, and room selection for incoming students.
Returning Residents
Eligibility, key dates, and room selection for current and returning residents.
Transfer & Graduate Students
Key dates, room selection, and next steps for transfer and graduate students.
How to Apply
To be eligible for on-campus housing, students must complete two steps:
Apply and be admitted to KU
Complete the housing contract in the myKU Portal
Newly admitted students must set up their KU Online ID before accessing the myKU Portal.
Considering off-campus housing?
Students interested in living off campus can explore KU’s Off-Campus Housing Marketplace.