New Student Information

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR UP-TO-DATE NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT THE HOUSING PROCESS.

 

 

Housing Application Timeline

 

 

Resources & Important Contacts

Need Assistance?

For Housing Application Process/Room Selection: 

For Housing Billing Questions:

For ESA and ADA/medical accommodation questions/concerns, or to submit documentation, please contact the Center for Personal Development:

NOTE: Students requesting ADA/medical accommodations must still complete the housing process steps while awaiting approval (completing the online housing application, pay the $150 application fee, etc). Once approved, the student will be placed in an on-campus space based on the documentation submitted, space availability, and recommendations of the Center for Personal Development.

 

 

Steps To Applying For On-Campus Housing

Housing Application Kick off for NEW First-Time Freshmen and Transfers:

The on-campus housing process has FOUR (4) steps for new students. Please note that all housing policies, rules, eligibility requirements, and financial obligations are fully detailed in the 2025–2026 Student Housing Agreement. This document serves as a quick guide only.

 

STEP 1 - Prerequisites

Start working on your prerequisites.

The prerequisite steps are to ensure your access credentials are working, and you have reviewed all the housing information and found the best community connection before locking in a room and roommate.

  • Pay your $100 FSU Enrollment Fee
  • Attend a Virtual Housing Information Session with members of our Housing & Residence Life team – sign up at Housing and Residence Life – FSU.
  • Sign up for a Summer New Student Orientation Session: New Student Orientation.
  • Begin submitting your required Student Health documents: Student Health Services.
  • Test your FSU email and user password. These credentials are required to log into MyHousingPortal and complete the required Living in Community Canvas course.

 

STEP 2 - Housing Application & Course

  • Log into MyHousingPortal: FSU Housing Portal to submit your housing application.
  • Pay your non-refundable housing application fee:
    • $150 annual fee for fall/spring housing.
    • $25 fee for summer-only applicants.
  • Complete the required Living in Community Canvas Course.
  • Our staff will review your records to confirm prerequisites are met.

Timeline:

  • April 1 – May 31: Priority application period.
  • June 1 – 30: Late/waitlist period.

 

STEP 3 - Room and/or Roommate Selection 

  • Occurs May 1 – 31 for priority applicants; June 1 – 30 for late/waitlist.
  • You must complete Steps 1 & 2 before you can participate.
  • Log into MyHousingPortal for room/roommate selection and meal plan confirmation.
  • Room/roommate assignments are first come, first served.
  • Special Interest Housing or Living Learning Community (LLC) placements may be made directly by advisors or Housing staff.
  • If you do not select a room/roommate, our office will assign one. Assignment change requests are processed in July.
  • First-time residential students are automatically enrolled in the All-Access meal plan.

 

STEP 4 - Preparing for Move-In

  • After July 1, move-in instructions will be sent via your FSU email.
  • Instructions include:
    • Specific move-in date & residence hall assignment.
    • Roommate details & introductions.
    • Residence hall staff contact information.
    • List of items to bring and first-week expectations.
  • Double-check your student account for accuracy before arrival.

 

Miscellaneous Notes:

  • The $150 housing application fee (or $25 summer fee) is non-refundable.
  • The MyHousingPortal is closed weekly for system updates (Sundays noon – Mondays noon).
  • Roommate finder assistance is available during Steps 2 and 3.
  • All students must meet eligibility requirements: enrolled full-time, in good financial/disciplinary standing, up-to-date on vaccinations, proof of health insurance, and completion of required University training programs.
  • For questions, email residencelife@uncfsu.edu or call 910-672-1884.
  • Join our Housing Information Microsoft Teams group (invite sent via email).