Housing Rates & Dates: 2025-2026

Single Housing Rates

USU Single Housing contracts are for the entire academic year. Rent and meal plan rates are billed by semester.
Download the rates and dates sheet.

Residence Hall Room Type Semester Rate Meal Plan
Mountain View Tower (Retired Summer 2025) Shared Room  n/a Required
Mountain View Tower (Retired Summer 2025) Small Private Room  n/a Required
Mountain View Tower (Retired Summer 2025) Private Room  n/a Required
Richards Hall Shared Room $1,490 Required
Richards Hall Renovated Shared Room $1,570 Required
Richards Hall Private Room $2,650 Required
Canyon Crest Suites Shared Room $2,580 Required
Canyon Crest Suites Semi-Private Room $2,850 Required
Canyon Crest Suites Private Room $3,270 Required
Central Suites Shared Room $2,550 Required
Central Suites Private Room $3,120 Required
Bullen Hall Shared Room $2,140 Required
Living Learning Community Shared Room $2,550 Required
Living Learning Community Small Private Room $3,120 Required
Living Learning Community Private Room $3,250 Required
Lundstrom Private Room $2,750 Optional
Blue Square Studio Building A $5,150 Optional
Blue Square  Studio Buildings B & C $5,150 Optional
Blue Square  2 Bed/2 Bath Shared Room $2,700 Optional
Blue Square  2 Bed/2 Bath Private Room $4,150 Optional
Blue Square  4 Bed/4 Bath Private Room  $3,800 Optional
Morgan | Davis | Rich | Jones | San Juan | Wasatch |
Summit Halls
Shared Room $2,250 Optional
Snow Hall Shared Room $2,600 Optional
Merrill Hall Shared Room $2,250 Optional
Ridge Point Hall Shared Room $2,800 Optional
Ridge Point Hall Semi-Private Room $3,300 Optional
Ridge Point Hall Private Room $3,700 Optional
Darwin 655 Apartments Shared Room $1,890 Optional
Darwin 655 Apartments Private Room $2,840 Optional
Darwin 685 Apartments Shared Room $1,890 Optional
Darwin 685 Apartments Private Room $2,840 Optional
Darwin 695 Apartments Shared Room $2,080 Optional
Darwin 695 Apartments Private Room $2,840 Optional
Darwin Landing Landing $2,550 Optional

Learning Community Fees: A one-time $50 for those participating in Outdoor Adventure will be assessed for fall semester. This fee is used for travel, food and supplies.

Meal Plan Rates

Meal Plan Semester Rate
55 meals per semester + $500 Dining Dollars $1,300
110 meals per semester + $300 Dining Dollars $1,775
Unlimited meals per semester + $100 Dining Dollars $2,600

Semester meals can be used at either of the two Dining Halls (The Junction & The Marketplace). Two guest meals available per semester. Dining Dollars can be used at any of the USU Dining Services locations. Dining Dollars do not expire and remaining funds will carry over past the end of the semester and school year. Dining Dollars may be used to purchase food for others if students cardholder is present. If Student is approved for an early termination of their contract, the meal plan and associated Dining Dollars expire on the date of check out. Meal plan changes can be made until two weeks after the beginning of each semester. The student's USU ID card is used to access meals and may be used only by the student to whom it is issued. If student's account becomes delinquent, the Dining Services Office reserves the right to place a hold on the use of the meal plan. The student will not be reimbursed for any missed meals when a hold is in place. 

Cancellation Deadlines

All cancellations need to be submitted online by logging into your Resident Housing account.

2025-2026 Academic Year Contract

Deadline Action
Prior to April 15 The $200 housing security deposit will be refunded.
April 16 to June 15 The $200 housing security deposit is forfeited.
June 16 to Aug 24 Student must meet one of the termination reasons listed in the Housing Contract, otherwise the student is financially obligated for contract.
After Moving In Student must meet one of the termination reasons listed in the Housing Contract. Rent fees and meal plan fees (if approved) will be prorated through the date that the student completes the move-out process with Residence Life staff.

2026 Spring Semester Only Contract

Deadline Action
Prior to Dec 15  The $200 housing security deposit will be refunded.
Dec 16 to Jan 4 Student must meet one of the termination reasons listed in the Housing Contract, otherwise the student is financially obligated for contract.
After Moving In Student must meet one of the termination reasons listed in the Housing Contract. Rent fees and meal plan fees (if approved) will be prorated through the date that the student completes the move-out process with Housing & Residence Life staff.

2026 Summer Semester Only Contract

Deadline Action
Prior to Apr 15  The $200 housing security deposit will be refunded.
Apr 16 to May 3 Student must meet one of the termination reasons listed in the Housing Contract, otherwise the student is financially obligated for the contract.
After Moving In Student must meet one of the termination reasons listed in the Housing Contract.  The student mujst completes the move-out process with Residence Life Staff. Summer rent fees are NOT prorated. 

Payment Due Dates

  • Fall Semester: August 21, 2025[1] - Rent and meal plan charges will post on July 15, 2025.
  • Spring Semester: December 10, 2025[1] - Rent and meal plan charges will post on November 17, 2025.
  • Summer Semester: April 15, 2026[1] - Rent and meal plan charges will post on April 6, 2026.

[1] Pending due dates, subject to change. Due date will be the same as tuition and fees.

Payment Information

Payment for tuition, fees and housing occur in one location simply by logging into your USU Banner Access account. Student can choose to pay with an electronic check (no additional fee added) or with a credit card (a convenience fee is added at the time of transaction). Students who will be receiving financial aid or scholarship funds will have that amount allocated to tuition and fees first. Remaining funds will be put towards any housing charges. Please be aware that any past due amounts on Banner, whether it be Housing or other University charges could prevent Student from registering, using activity card, etc.

Winter Break

Housing Contracts include winter break at no additional cost. Meal plans are not active during the break. Students staying during the break need to have their room keys reprogrammed at their Area Office before the end of fall semester. Students not remaining in Housing for spring semester must completed all move-out requirements by 2:00 p.m. the day after finals end. Students who remain in housing during winter break and then cancel for spring will be charged a per night rate.

Amenities

Electricity, natural gas, water, sewer and garbage, Internet (wired and wireless) and free laundry are included. Bedrooms include an extra-long twin bed (36” x 80”), dresser, desk, and desk chair. Private rooms in Blue Square have full-size mattresses.

Meal Plans

Required Meal Plans: Residents living in Mountain View Tower, Canyon Crest Suites, Central Suites, Richards Hall, Bullen Hall and the Living Learning Community are required to have a housing meal plan for the academic year.

Optional Meal Plans: Residents in all other housing buildings other than those listed above are not required to have a meal plan. Visit Dining Services for information regarding block meal plans.

Important Dates

Date Action
August 16-25 Move-ins dates for fall semester! Residents check in between 10 am and 10 pm.
Meal plans begin with dinner meal.
August 25 Fall semester classes begin. All students must be checked in.
September 8 Last day to change meal plan for fall semester.
November 1              Due date to submit "Petition to Terminate Contract" for spring semester.
A $200 late termination fee assessed if submitted after December 1st.
November 26-28 Thanksgiving Break. No classes, all on-campus housing remains open. All USU Dining services closed.
December 8-12 Fall semester finals week.
December 13 End of fall semester, move-out day. Residents approved for spring semester contract termination must check out by 2:00 p.m.
January 3-4 Move-in dates for spring semester. Check in between 10 am and 10 pm Meal plans begin with dinner meal.
January 5 Spring semester classes begin. All residents must be checked in.
January 19        Last day to change meal plan for spring semester.
March 9-13 Spring Break. No classes, on-campus housing remains open. Limited USU Dining options available.
April 22-28 Spring semester finals week.
April 30 Last day to move out for spring semester. Residents must be checked out by 10 p.m., unless they have a housing contract for summer semester.
May 2-3 Move-in day for summer semester. Residents check in between 12 noon and 8 p.m.
May 4 Summer semester classes begin.

**Dates listed above are subject to change**