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Transfer & Graduate Students

If you're transferring to KU and plan to live on campus during the 2026–2027 academic year, here are the key steps and dates to remember. The housing application is submitted through the myKU Portal.

There is a $50 non-refundable application fee for housing. Transfer students are not required to pay an enrollment deposit.
 

 

Important dates for incoming transfer students
NovemberHousing Application Opens
December 1 – May 1

Students admitted after December 1 may still complete a housing application and contract. Housing is guaranteed if contracting is completed by May 1 at 11:59 PM CST.

March 1Scholarship Hall Priority Sign Up (Optional)
May 2The standby list opens for students who did not complete a contract by May 1. Placement from this list is based on space availability.
Mid-MayRoom selection lottery group numbers announced.
Late May-Early JuneRoom selection for transfer and graduate students takes place. Specific room election dates and times are assigned based on your lottery group number.
Optional Items

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. To do so, you both must have paid your housing application fee and either paid or deferred your enrollment deposit. 

Submit Medical Accommodations Request
If you need medical accommodations, submit your request to the Student Access Center by April 1 and no later than May 15. This maximizes the likelihood of accommodating requests. Requests received after May 15 will still be considered, but accommodations will be provided based on available space. 

Apply in the myKU portal.

Your application is submitted through the myKU portal, not the Housing & Residence Life website. Admitted students must establish their KU online ID to access the portal. MyIdentity Account Setup.

 

myKU portal login

  1. Visit the myKU login page.
  2. Log in with your KU online ID and password.
  3. Select "Services."
  4. Log in to housing.

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