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 housing portal
Considering off-campus housing?
Students interested in living off campus can explore KU’s Off-Campus Housing Marketplace.