Welcome to part three of our three-part housing series!
Part One: West Side, Best Side?
Part Two: Let’s Eat!

We’ve covered some of the highlights of housing and dining, so now let’s cover the process.

The housing application opened on January 5 for the 2023-24 year. This year, our housing process does not feature a first-come, first-served list as it has in the past. Instead, you will be assigned a selection date and time based on the month you apply for housing.

For example, if you apply for housing in the month of February, you will be given a random selection assignment along with everyone else who applied in February. Those who applied in January will have the earliest selection date, followed by your group in February, and so on.

That being said, it’s in your best interest to apply early in the spring if you have a strong preference for where you live. You can’t go wrong with any of our residence halls, though!

You will also be able to indicate your roommate on the application. You must select each other in order to be roommates – we want the other person(s) to have a say, too!

Don’t have a roommate just yet? That’s totally fine, too. You have until May 15 to submit a roommate request or you can have a random roommate.

Finally, consider joining a Living Learning Community (LLC) when you apply for housing. LLCs are interest or identity-based living groups. You will live on the same floor with a group of your peers who all share a commonality. This is a great way to get to know new students who share your interests.

So, that’s it! What can you do in the meantime? Visit campus! We will be offering Admitted Student Days, Junior Hawkeye Visit Days, and daily visits this spring. These are great opportunities to see campus and even speak with our Housing and Dining staff.

Stay tuned for more information on all things housing and dining later this spring.

Go Hawks!