2026-27 Single Student Housing Sign-ups

2026-2027 Single Housing Waitlist Open
The Single Student Housing sign-up process has transitioned to the third and final phase of sign-ups, the Waitlist process. Students who do not already have a 2026-27 housing contract may add their name to the waitlist and watch for emails, starting in May as spaces become available.

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 first be officially admitted to Utah State University.

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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.

Pay Enrollment Deposit

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).

Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Academic Year

Contract Sign-Up Timeline (visual)

Contract process begins December 1. Beginning December 1, sign contract with building selection. Beginning February 16, sign contract with assured space on campus. Waitlist process begins April 1. From April 7-16, residents who previously chose a building will choose a room and bedspace within that building. Following this selection phsae, those who signed up after Feb. 15 will chose 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.

2026-2027 Academic Year Contract Sign-Up Timeline

December 1, 2025 - February 15, 2026 Contract with Building Selection Sign housing contract and choose from available buildings.
Room selection April 7-16, 2026.
Requires $275 ($75 non-refundable contract fee and $200 security deposit).

February 16, 2026 - March 31, 2026* 
*based on availability

 Contract with Assured Space
(bed space assured on campus)

Building and room selection from available spaces April 7-16, 2026.
Requires $275 ($75 non-refundable contract fee and $200 security deposit).

*Or earlier, depending on availability
April 1, 2026 Waitlist Process Begins Add name to online waitlist
Spaces will be offered beginning May 1 according to availability
April 7-16, 2026 Incoming Student Building and Room Selection Students who signed up between December 1 and February 15 will select their room and bed space within previously-selected building.

Students who signed up between February 16 and March 31 will select their building, room and bed space.
April 15, 2026 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 deposit.
May 1, 2026 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 sign-up process is a two-part process that must be completed in full by the student.

Part 1: Information, Sign Contract and Pay $275

Part one 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 will be prompted to make this payment once you begin the sign-up process as one of the steps before completion. 
  • You must complete all steps in Part one 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 two of the housing contract process includes building and room selection. 

Contract Completion Date Building Selection (based on availability) Room Selection
December 1, 2025- February 15, 2026 Same day (completion date) April 7-16, 2026
(Time slot assignment emailed April 1)
February 16, 2026- March 31, 2026* 
*based on availability		 April 7-16, 2026
(Time slot assignment emailed April 1)		 April 7-16, 2026
(Time slot assignment emailed April 1)
After April 1, 2026 Upon receipt of email offer
Spaces offered according to availability beginning May 1, 2026. Students will have 24 hours to complete process.		 Upon receipt of email offer
Spaces offered according to availability beginning May 1, 2026. 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 waitlist system for those without contracts. Spaces are offered as they become available until move-ins.

In an effort to offer spaces in a timely manner to those on the waitlist, offer emails will be sent to the email address you provide to Housing Services on the waitlist form. You will be given 24 hours to complete the online contract process once an email is received.

  • Waitlist offers will begin on May 1.
  • Placement on the list will be determined by submission date and time. 
  • Being added to the waitlist does not guarantee that you will receive a housing offer.
  • All waitlist correspondence will be sent to students' University email address (unless otherwise communicated). Be sure to check your email often for updates.
  • Email offers and links will be sent on Mondays and Wednesdays of each week.
  • When you reach the top of the list and sent an email offer, you have 24 hours to complete the online contract process and select a room. 
  • If you do not complete the 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.

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 housing-wide waitlist system for those without contracts. Spaces are offered as they become available until move-ins.
2

I want to move to a different building/room. Can I do that?

Starting May 2, 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

How and when do I pay my housing deposit?

The housing deposit ($200) and contract fee ($75) are paid during the sign-up process.  Once you begin, fill out your personal information and sign your contract, you will be prompted to pay your housing deposit and contract fee before you can complete the sign-up process.
5

Can I get my deposit back?

If you submit the online cancellation petition by April 15, 2026, 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.
6

When is move in day?

Your housing contract begins on Saturday, August 29, 2026. However, if you are participating in Connections or need to arrive earlier for any other reason, you may move in beginning Saturday, August 22, 2026, 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 are encourage to complete the ESA request and approval process prior to room selection whenever possible.

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

Before You Sign Up

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  • 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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Begin Housing Contract Sign-Up Process

NOTE: When you sign up for this period, you are signing a housing contract for the full 2026-27 academic year.

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