First-Year Students
Housing
Are you are planning to live in one of the University’s eight residence halls or three apartment complexes? If so, make note of these dates to ensure your space.
Application Deadline - May 1
May 1 is the last day that you will be guaranteed a University Housing
space. The sooner you apply, the greater your chances of getting your
preferred hall. Complete the online application with a $25 non-refundable
Housing Application Fee. If you mail your application, we suggest that you
obtain a "certificate of mailing" from the postal service for your records.
If you completed your application with your application fee, and paid your
enrollment confirmation fee, you will receive a letter stating that you are
guaranteed University Housing.
Housing Rates - April 15
Tentative housing rates will be available at www.housing.umn.edu on April 15. Final rates will be available mid-summer.
Changes to Application - by May 31
Changes can be made online until May 31 and will not affect the date
your contract was received. Changes requested after May 31 are not
guaranteed.
Housing Guarantee Payment - $250 due May 31
You may not receive an assignment if payment is not received by this date!
You can make this payment on line or mail a check to the Housing &
Residential Life Office.
Your Housing Assignment - by July 31
Details about your assigned residence hall, your roommate's name and contact
information, and information about lofts, refrigerators and items to bring
will be sent by July 31.
Move In - August 27
Housing and Residential Life will send you information about your housing assignment, which will list your move-in day and time. If you have not received the information, contact the Housing and Residential Life at 612-624-2994.
Living & Learning Communities
Living & Learning Communities offer students the opportunity to live in a
house with residents who share similar academic interests. Change your
application online or contact Housing & Residential Life directly by May 31,
if you are interested in this option.
Please note: Living & Learning Community assignments are based on the guidelines listed in the Housing & Residential Life Contract Booklet and space is limited.