Living on Campus?
First-year students can choose between living in Cunningham Hall and George J. Kacek Hall. Transfer students have options to just about all residence halls, depending on their standing year of transfer.
Spring 2027 Housing Registration
- Spring 2027 Contract opening date October, 26, 2026 (for returning and new first-year students)
For new first-year students:
- Priority housing selection deadline N/A
- Housing application deadline for first-year students: November 24, 2026
- Regular housing selection begins: December 1, 2026
- Late room assignments: December 2, 2026
For new transfer students:
- Regular selection begins: December 1, 2026
- Late room assignments: December 2, 2026
NOTE: Housing and roommate assignments are processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. So we recommend submitting your housing contract at the earliest to get the housing of your preference.
Note:
- Incoming transfer students will need to pay the $600 pre-payment fee for housing.
- Incoming first-year students will be exempt from paying a housing pre-payment fee when submitting a housing application.
Tour Our Residence Halls
Cunningham Hall (First and Second Years only)
George J. Kacek Hall (First and Second Years only)
Roommate Groups
Priority time slot assignment period for established roommate groups: TBD
Priority time slots are assigned using randomized lottery within class group (all third year and above have the same chance for first slot, followed by second year, then first year with early deposit, and finally first year with regular deposit).
Regular application time slots assignment for roommate groups begins: TBD
Regular application time slots are open on a rolling basis for those not part of the priority group including ungrouped students from priority application submission period.
Process
- Read the housing contract thoroughly
- Complete the housing application,
- Pay the pre-payment if applicable
- Find/make a roommate group for earliest time slot opportunity.
Commuting?
New first-year students who are living with a parent/guardian at a residential address within a 20-mile commuting distance from Mies Campus are eligible to commute to campus. If you live outside the 20-mile radius, you must submit a housing waiver.
Upload Your Photo for Your HawkCard ID
Your HawkCard is your official university identification card and will give you access to housing, campus buildings, meal plans, library services, the Keating Sports Center, and more.
Parking Permits
Are you commuting or planning to bring a car on campus for the school year? Purchase a student parking permit with our Access, Card, and Parking Services office.
Learn more about Student Parking Permits