USU Single Housing Contract Process

Housing Eligibility

Admitted to Utah State University & Enrollment Deposit Paid

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Admitted to USU

Prior to beginning the Housing Contract Process, students must fist be officially admitted to Utah State University and pay their Enrollment Deposit.

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Pay Enrollment Deposit

Once admitted to Utah State University, students must complete their Enrollment Deposit and confirm their intent to enroll at USU.

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Minimum Credit Hour Requirement

  • Undergraduate students living on campus are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours.
  • Graduate students living on campus are required to enroll in minimum of 3 credit hours. 
  • Summer housing is only open to students enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit hour or working at least 30 hours per week (on or off campus).

Contract Sign-Up Process and Steps

2023-2024 Academic Year              Opens October 3, 2022
2023 Spring Semester                     Opens October 3, 2022
2023 Summer Semester                  Opens March 1, 2023

2023-2024 Academic Year Contract Sign-Up Timeline (visual)

Contract process begins October 3. Beginning October 3, sign contract with building selection. Beginning February 1, sign contract with assured space on campus. Waitlist process begins April 1. From April 6-12, residents will choose with room and bedspace, or if they signed up after Feb. 1, their building, room and bed space. The contract canellation date with a full $200 security deposit refund is April 15. Beginning May 1, spaces will offered to those on the waitlist according to availability.

2023-2024 Academic Year Contract Sign-Up Timeline

October 3, 2022 - January 31, 2023 Contract Process with Building Selection Sign housing contract and choose from available buildings.
Room selection April 6-12, 2023
Requires $275 ($75 non-refundable contract fee and $200 security deposit)
February 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023 Contract with Assured Space
(bed space assured on campus)		 Building and room selection from available spaces April 6-12, 2023 
Requires $275 ($75 non-refundable contract fee and $200 security deposit)
April 1, 2023 Waitlist Process Begins Add name to online waitlist
Spaces will be offered beginning May 1 according to availability
April 6-12, 2023 Incoming Student Building and Room Selection Students who signed up between October 3 and January 31 will select their room and bed space within previously-selected building.

Students who signed up between February 1 and March 31 will select their building, room and bed space.
April 15, 2023 Contract Cancellation Deadline
(with security deposit refund)		 Housing contracts cancelled on or before April 15 are eligible for a full refund of their $200 security depost.
May 1, 2023 Spaces Offered to Waitlist Beginning May 1, spaces will be offered to students on the waitlist.
Spaces will be offered according to date added to waitlist based on availability.

Housing Contract Sign-up Process Steps

The academic year housing contract process is a two-part process that must be completed in full by the student.

Part 1: Information, Sign Contract and Pay $275

Part 1 of the housing contract process includes gathering the following information and payment, as well as signing and completing the housing contract agreement. 

  • Personal Information
    • Lifestyle questions
    • Emergency contact information
  • Contract agreement (found online on our Housing Contracts, Rules and Policies page)
  • Pay $275 ($75 non-refundable contract fee and $200 security deposit)
  • You must complete all steps in Part 1 of the housing contract process by the deadline dates in order to receive a room selection reservation time. 

Part 2: Building and Room Selection

Part 2 of the housing contract process includes building and room selection. 

Contract Completion Date Building Selection (based on availability) Room Selection
October 3, 2022- January 31, 2023 Same day (completion date) April 6-12, 2023
(Time slot assignment emailed April 3)
February 1, 2023- March 31, 2023 April 6-12, 2023
(Time slot assignment emailed April 3)		 April 6-12, 2023
(Time slot assignment emailed April 3)
After April 1, 2023 Upon receipt of email offer
(Spaces offered according to availability beginning May 1, 2023. Students will have 24 hours to complete process)		 Upon receipt of email offer
(Spaces offered according to availability beginning May 1, 2023. Students will have 24 hours to complete process)

Waitlist

We do not keep a waiting list for specific buildings or room types. However, beginning April 1, the housing contract sign-up process transitions to a campus-wide waitlist system. Spaces are offered as they become available until move-ins.

In an effort to offer spaces in a timely manner to those on the waiting list, offer emails will be sent to your USU email address (usu.edu).  You will be given 24 hours to complete the online contract process once an email is received.

  • Waitlist offers will begin on May 1
  • All waitlist correspondence will be sent to your USU email account. Be sure to check email often for updates.
  • Being added to the waiting list does not guarantee that the you will receive a housing offer.
  • Placement on the list will be determined by submission date and time. 
  • When you reach the top of the list and is sent an email offer, you have 24 hours to complete the online contract process and select a room. 
  • Offers are sent Monday and Wednesday of each week to your USU email account.
  • The waitlist is not for those who currently have an on-campus housing contract and are looking to do a building and/or room change.
  • If you do not complete contract process within 24 hours of email offer, you will be removed from the list.
  • This waitlist process is not intended for students with existing housing contracts. Those wishing to make building or room changes can do so through the room change process accessed through the Housing Portal. 

Payment

Housing and meal plan (if required) charges are included on your University account along with tuition and fees.  Review our Housing Rates and Dates page for more information.

Current Residents

We recognize students want to live on campus multiple years and will do all we can to accommodate people. Please keep in mind there is a limited number of bed spaces reserved for current residents.

Current residents who are interested in living on campus for the 2023-2024 academic year will be required to complete the initial online contract process including payment of the $75 non-refundable contract fee March 27-29.  Residents who desire to retain their same space will be randomly assigned a selection time on April 3. All others will receive a randomly-generated selection date and time to choose their building and bed space between April 4-5. 

If a bed space is not selected during the room selection process, your housing contract may be cancelled.

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Current Resident Signups March 27-29

Details and instructions for current resident signups will be sent via email after spring semester has begun.

March 27-29 Current Resident Contract Sign-Up Process Sign housing contract
Requires $75 non-refundable contract fee
Room selection April 3-5
April 3-5 Building and Room Selection (based on availability) April 3: Room retention
April 4-5: New room selection
April 15 Contract Cancellation Deadline
(with security deposit refund)		 Housing contracts cancelled on or before April 15 are eligible for a full refund of their $200 security depost. 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1
Do you have a waiting list?
We do not keep a waiting list for specific buildings or room types. However, beginning April 1, the contract sign-up process transitions to a campus-wide waitlist system. Spaces are offered as they become available until move-ins.
 
2
I want to move to a different building/room. Can I do that?
You can change your room and/or building booking through our online room change process, after the room selection process. You will be able to check the real-time room availability 24/7. If there is a space you want you will log into the housing portal and make the change. It’s that easy!
 
3
How do I choose or find out who my roommates are?
During room selection, you will be able to view the name, email address, age, and answers to the lifestyle questions asked during the sign up process, of potential roommate(s) and they can view yours. If you have a friend(s) you’d like to room with, sign up at the same time and choose the same building. The date and time you are able to select your room is based on the date you complete the sign up process. Once room selection takes place you will be able to view roommates by logging into the housing portal and clicking the “View Roommate(s) Info” button. Roommate(s) can change depending on room changes and cancellations.
 
4
Can I get my deposit back?
If you submit the online cancellation petition by April 15, 2023, you will receive a refund of the $200 security/reservation fee. If you cancel between April 16 and June 15, your deposit is forfeited but you are released from your contract. After June 15, you must meet one of the contract termination conditions to be released from your contract.
 
5
When is move in day?
Your housing contract begins on Saturday, August 27, 2022. However, if you are participating in Connections or need to arrive earlier for any other reason you may move in beginning Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at no extra charge. This is the earliest that we are able to let you move in so please plan accordingly.
 

If you have any specific questions, please contact the Housing Office.

All disability related accommodations or requests must be submitted to the Disability Resource Center at drc@usu.edu or (435) 797-2444 as soon as possible.

Individuals with a disability related need for an Emotional Support Animal should familiarize themselves with the ESA Policy. Residents seeking to have their ESA at the time of move-in should complete the ESA request and approval process at least 45 days days prior to the room selection date whenever possible.

Please read all correspondence from info@housing.usu.edu as we send out a lot of important information.

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