Apply for KU Housing
Secure your spot in on-campus housing by applying and completing your contract today!
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 their myKU Portal
Housing Lottery
KU Housing & Residence Life determines room selection times through a lottery system. The assigned selection time for each student depends on the submission date of their KU application and housing contract.
Students are encouraged to consider multiple housing options to help ensure they find a space that meets their needs if their preferred choice is unavailable.
Lottery Groups
Students qualify for the Crimson Lottery by:
- Applying to KU by December 5
- Completing the housing contract by January 15, 2026
Students in this group typically have the widest range of housing options
Students qualify for the Yellow Lottery by:
- Applying to KU by January 16
- Completing the housing contract by February 13, 2026
Students in this group receive their group numbers after the Crimson Lottery groups.
Students who apply or complete their housing contract after February 13 will be placed in the Blue Lottery. Students in this group receive room selection times after Yellow Lottery students.
Campus housing remains available, though housing options may be more limited
Students qualify for the Crimson Lottery by:
- Applying to KU by December 5
- Completing the housing contract by January 15, 2026
Students in this group typically have the widest range of housing options
Students qualify for the Yellow Lottery by:
- Applying to KU by January 16
- Completing the housing contract by February 13, 2026
Students in this group receive their group numbers after the Crimson Lottery groups.
Students who apply or complete their housing contract after February 13 will be placed in the Blue Lottery. Students in this group receive room selection times after Yellow Lottery students.
Campus housing remains available, though housing options may be more limited
Considering off-campus housing? Students interested in living off campus can explore rental listings on KU's Off-Campus Housing Marketplace
Important note: Newly admitted students must set up their KU Online ID before accessing the myKU Portal
Select your application group below for specific deadlines, detailed instructions, eligibility information, and next steps.
Application Groups
First-Year Students
Returning Residents
