Current Resident Housing Sign-Up Process

Housing Eligibility

Enrolled in classes at Utah State University & currently live on campus

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).
  
  

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Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Academic Year

2026-2027 Academic Year Contract Sign-Up Timeline for Current Residents

calendar    Thursday, February 12: Current Resident Application Requests Open for 2026-2027 Housing

• time Time: Opens at 9:00 am MST on Thursday, February 12.
• link Where: Access the application request form via the link/button at the bottom of this page.
• warning  Important: 
  • The application request form will close shortly after 800 requests have been received.
  • Only the first 800 residents will proceed to the next step in the process.

calendar    Friday, February 13: Emails Sent with Time Slot Assignments

• who  Who: Only the first 800 applicants who successfully completed the application request form. 
• email What's in the email: 
  • Assigned date and time to complete the contract sign-up process.
  • Instructions for selecting your new building or bed space, if applicable.
• warning Important:
  • If you are not among the first 800, you will not receive an email, and you will not move forward in the contract process.

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Next Steps for the First 800 February 12 Applicants:

Only students who received a confirmation email and were among the first 800 to requeset an application will complete the following.

calendar    Tuesday, February 17: Contract Completion for Students Keeping Their Same Bed Space

• who Who: Only students from the first 800 applicants who chose to retain their same bed space for 2026-2027
• checklist Next Steps:  
  • Complete sign-up process and sign housing contract
  • Pay $75 fee
• warning Important:
  • If you are not among the first 800, you cannot proceed to this step.

calendar    Wednesday, February 18, through Thursday, February 19: Contract Completion for Students Choosing New Bed Space

• who Who: Only students from the first 800 applicants who chose to select a new building or bed space for 2026-2027
• checklist  Next Steps:
  • Select building, floor, room and bed space
  • Complete sign-up process and sign housing contract
  • Pay $75 fee
• warning Important:
  • If you are not among the first 800, you cannot participate in the selection process.

calendar   April 15: Contract Cancellation Deadline

• warning Important: Housing contracts cancelled on or before April 15, 2026 are eligible for a refund of the $200 security deposit.

Contract Sign-Up Timeline (visual)

Current Resident Contract Sign-up Process Steps 

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

Part 1: Request a Current Resident Housing Application

Part one of the Current Resident Contract Process involves requesting an application/ contract link. Please note that for the 2026-2027 academic year, spaces will be limited for returning residents. In an effort to provide more bed spaces for incoming students, only 800 current residents will be allowed to request an application.  

Beginning at 9am on February 12, residents will request an application by filling out a form including:

• Name
• A Number
• Whether you would like to retain your same bed space or choose a new bed space

Part 2: Sign Contract and Select Building and Room

If you are one of the first 800 students to successfully request an application, you will receive an email on February 13 with a sign-ups your selection date, time and instructions. Part two of the housing contract process includes building and room selection, as well as additional steps found below.

• Personal Information
  • Lifestyle questions
  • Emergency contact information
• Contract agreement (found online on our Housing Contracts, Rules and Policies page)
• Pay $75 non-refundable contract fee. You will be asked to make this payment during the contract process.
• Room selection
  • If you chose to retain your same room during the application request, you will confirm your room during room selection. Those retaining their same rooms will do so February 17.
  • If you would like to choose a new room or building, you will do so during the building and room selection. Those selection a new room or building will do so February 18-19. 
• You must complete all steps in step two of the Housing Contract Process by the deadline dates in order to confirm your on-campus housing assignment. 

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Waitlist

If you do not complete the contract process in time, or if you were unable to request one of the limited spaces reserved for current residents, you are welcome to add your name to the 2026-2027 waitlist beginning April 1at 9 am. 

So that we may offer spaces to those on the waitlist in a timely manner, an email will be sent to your USU email address and you will have 24 hours to complete the online contract process once an email is sent.

• Waitlist offers will begin on May 1
• All waitlist correspondence will be sent to your USU email address. Be sure to check email often for updates.
• Being added to the waitlist does not guarantee that 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 are sent an email offer, you will 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 address.
• The waitlist is not for those who currently have an on-campus housing contract and are looking to do a building/room change. Those wishing to make building or room changes can do so through the room change process accessed through the Housing Portal beginning in May.
• If you do not complete the contract process within 24 hours of email offer, you will be removed from the list.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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Ready to Sign Up?

Before You Begin

• Please ensure your browser software is up to date with the latest available software. 
• Know your USU A# and Password
  • You will receive your A# when you are admitted to USU and will need it to log into the Housing Portal.     
  • To set up your USU Account click here https://myid.usu.edu/
• If you are under 18 a parent or legal guardian will also be required to sign the contract. 
• Have a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account to pay the $75 non-refundable contract fee and $200 security deposit

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Request a Current Resident Housing Application

View Waitlist Information (Application Requests have CLOSED)

Students who wish to live on campus for the 2026-2027 academic year and were unable to request an application during the Current Resident Sign-up window on February 12, may add their name to the Housing Waitlist beginning April 1.