Welcome to Michigan Housing! Start here for instructions on filling out your first-year housing application; and an overview of the room assignment process.
All U-M students residing in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor campus are required to submit documentation showing whether they are vaccinated in line with the CDC immunization schedule noted here.
Once you have paid your enrollment deposit and have a U-M uniqname, you can submit your vaccination information here.
We will act on your application after your immunization information has been verified.
Fall first-Year Housing Assignment OVerview
To secure on-campus housing in your first year at the University of Michigan, you will need to complete a few tasks between April and August.
STEP #1: APPLYING FOR HOUSING
Applying for housing is the first step and lets Michigan Housing know you want to live on campus in your first year. When you apply for housing, you will:
- Provide important housing information, such as phone number, emergency contact, and missing person contact.
- Indicate housing preferences and room type.
Learn how to request accommodations for health and disability, religious observance, or gender-based needs.
Have the opportunity to apply to Michigan Learning Communities (MLCs) and Theme Communities.
Choose the method that you get your room assignment: have Michigan Housing assign you using your application preferences or assign yourself to a room through the self-selection process.
Answer a set of roommate-matching questions.
Search for potential roommates and form roommate groups with desired roommates.
In order to receive on-campus housing, a housing application must be completed in full. No priority in room assignment is given to students who complete a housing application earlier than others. We encourage you to take your time completing your housing application.
Step #2: Getting a room Assigment
After you have applied for housing, a room assignment comes next. For new first-year students, if eligible, Michigan Housing allows you to decide how you get your room assignment. You have two options:
- Have Michigan Housing assign you.
- Assign yourself to a room.
Once you choose from the available options and complete your housing application, you will not be able to change your assignment method.
HAVE MICHIGAN HOUSING ASSIGN YOU
If you desire to have Michigan Housing assign you to a room, after you complete your housing application no further action is required until your room assignment is communicated to you.
Michigan Housing will use your housing application preferences, including campus, room type, roommate groups formed, and roommate matching questions to assign you to a room that meets as many of your preferences as possible.
This option may be beneficial if you:
- Do not have strong preferences around specific buildings and rooms.
- May feel overwhelmed by the research required to learn about specific residential communities and choose a specific room.
- Are comfortable with Michigan Housing taking your campus, community, and room type preferences to assign you to a room that meets as many preferences as possible.
In late June, you will receive your room assignment and an offer to submit a housing contract for that assigned space.
ASSIGN YOURSELF A ROOM
If you desire and are eligible to assign yourself to a room, you will receive information and instructions on the process during the following timeline:
- Early June: receive your designated self-selection date.
- Mid-June: participate during your designated date in the self-selection process to select your room in the Michigan Housing portal.
Rooms will be available for selection beginning at your selection time slot. As other students select spaces, there will be fewer available rooms to select.
Students who form roommate groups will be able to select spaces on behalf of the entire group. However, there is no guarantee of room availability that fits the size of a roommate group.
This option may be beneficial if you:
- Have the desire to research Michigan Housing residence halls and room types.
- Are prepared to quickly identify alternative options if a desired room has been selected by another student.
- Have strong preferences towards specific buildings and rooms.
Any student who desires to assign themselves to a room will be permitted to, with some exceptions. The following specialized communities will not select their room and will receive their room assignment from Michigan Housing:
- Students accepted into a Michigan Learning Community (MLC) or Theme Community.
- Students approved for accommodations for health & disability, religious observance, or gender-inclusive needs.
- Students who express interest and are accepted into the Henderson House and Martha Cook communities.
- Students who apply for housing late, after the mid-May deadline.
- Students who fail to submit vaccination information.
Room assignments will be made within designated communities or rooms, using preferences indicated within the housing application.
Step #3: SUBMITTING YOUR HOUSING CONTRACT
Regardless of how your room assignment is created, in late June you will receive an offer to submit a contract for the space you assigned yourself or that Michigan Housing has assigned you to. You will submit your contract via your Michigan Housing portal.
You will have approximately three days to submit your housing contract and confirm your on-campus housing.
Once a housing contract is submitted, you are subject to all policies contained within the contract, housing Terms & Conditions, and Community Living at Michigan.
FIRST-YEAR HOUSING ASSIGNMENT TIMELINE
First-Year Housing Application Opens to Matriculated Students | Wednesday, April 2 | Learn more in the “April 2 Through August” section |
First-Year Housing Application Due | Monday, May 12 at 9:00 AM EDT | Learn more in the “May 12” section |
Self-Selection Date and Time Released | Monday, June 2 | For students assigning themselves to a room Learn more in the “June 2” section |
Self-Selection Days | Monday, June 16 to Thursday, June 19 | For students assigning themselves to a room Learn more in the “June 16 to June 19” section |
Assignment Release Day | Tuesday, June 24 | For students assigned by Michigan Housing |
Contract Submission Period | Tuesday, June 24 to Friday, June 27 at 11:59 PM EDT | For all students Learn more in the “June 24 to June 27” section |
TRANSFER STUDENTS
On-campus housing for transfer students is limited and we encourage transfer students to explore off-campus housing options through resources such as Beyond the Diag.
Transfer students will receive an email with a link to a housing application in April if they’ve paid their enrollment deposit. Submission of a housing application does not guarantee on-campus housing.
TIMELINE
APRIL 2 THROUGH AUGUST
The housing application will open to matriculated first-year students on Wednesday, April 2. After U-M receives your enrollment deposit, we will send you an email with a link to the Michigan Housing application. If you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit and waited three weeks but have not received an email, email us at [email protected]. Make sure you include your UMID number.
MAY 12
You have until May 12 at 9:00 AM EDT to submit your housing application. The application will ask for your preferences and we utilize room self-selection for portions of our process. If you are requesting accommodations for a disability, health or medical need, or for religious observance, you will also want to gather any documentation you might need. If you are seeking accommodations for a disability, health, or medical condition, be sure to gather supporting documentation.
If you are seeking accommodations for religious observance needs, you may complete the request form linked in the application. After May 12 at 9:00 AM EDT, applications will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Application preferences are not guaranteed.
June 2
If you desire and are eligible to assign yourself to a room, on June 2 you will be emailed with a designated self-selection date and timeslot for the June 16 to 19 self-selection days.
Self-selection dates and timeslot are determined randomly. Students in a roommate group will receive the same date and timeslot. Changes to a designated date and timeslot are not permitted.
June 16-19
Between June 16 and 19, students participating in room self-selection will assign themselves to a room within the Michigan Housing portal.
The timeslot provided on June 2 is the start time for access to the self-selection process. Students will not have access to select a space prior to that start time. All students with a timeslot have until 5:00 PM EDT on June 19 to select a space.
Failure to select a space will result in Michigan Housing assigning you to a space based on availability and communicating that room assignment on June 24.
June 24-27
If Michigan Housing is assigning you to a room, you will be notified on Tuesday, June 24 of that room assignment.
From June 24 to 27, all first-year students with room assignments will need to submit their contract and confirm their on-campus housing
A message will be sent to your University email account when it is time for you to take action on submitting the housing contract. Please submit your contract by 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, June 27.
When you submit your contract, you will also pick your time slot for move-in. Note, that once you have chosen a time slot, you will have the option to change that time slot at any time leading up to move-in if desired.
July
If you apply for housing after May 12 at 9:00 AM EDT and there is available space, you may be assigned to a room and receive a housing contract in July. Housing is not guaranteed and available space may be limited.
Early August
In early August, you’ll receive move-in information containing guidance on preparing for arrival to campus, where to go to check in, and other details to help you successfully move into your new home.
Parking permit applications become available for students living on campus who are interested in bringing a car. Permit applications will be available via the Michigan Housing portal. Spaces are limited and permits are not guaranteed. More information on Housing parking here.
Late august
Fall term room and board payment is due. Information about student bills can be found on the Student Financial Services website.
Note: Rates for 2025-2026 have not been determined at this time. They will be shared as soon as approved by the Board of Regents (typically mid-to-late June).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
Submitting an application is not a contractual agreement. You are legally bound to a room only when you sign your contract.
- If you decline the housing assignment sent to you, we will not be able to offer another until the beginning of fall term, provided there are vacancies
- When assigning rooms, we do not consider academic unit, employment location, family alumni status or any other factors that are not included in the application
If you are 17 years old by the time your contract starts, you will be placed with a first-year student.
Michigan Housing is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight or veteran status.
Students participating in the School of Education's LEAPS program (Learning, Equity and Problem Solving for the Public Good) should complete the General Application only. LEAPS students are housed on the Marygrove Campus. LEAPS students can check out the Housing LEAPS FAQ here
IMPORTANT DETAILS ON THE HOUSING APPLICATION
We want to help you find a home that is right for you. To prepare for the application, please read through the guidelines below. To learn more about residence halls, consult our Residence Halls Comparison. You can also learn more about some specific options by visiting our Additional Living Options page.
Room Environment: All of our residences and rooms are smoke-free. Each year, a percentage of rooms are designated as substance-free. Substance-free rooms offer an additional measure of support for students who choose not to drink, smoke or use illegal drugs. Learn more at our Additional Living Options Page.
Room Type: The majority of rooms available for first-year students are double occupancy. Although there is no guarantee of a particular room type, there are some single occupancy and suite style units. Both of these options are generally at a higher rate than a double occupancy unit. Rate information available here.
CORRIDOR PREFERENCE
- All gender: The building and the corridor are open to all gender identities.
- Female designated: The building is not identified by gender. The corridor is designated female.
- Male designated: The building is not identified by gender. The corridor is designated male.
- All female designated building: The building is designated all female.
Campus Neighborhoods: U-M residence halls are located in one of two neighborhoods: Central Campus and North Campus. The North Campus neighborhood residence halls, Bursley and Baits II, house primarily first-year students.
Additional Living Options
Students with Disabilities and Health Accommodations: In partnership with Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), we will work with students with a legally qualifying disability to meet their individual needs and will engage in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations. Learn more on our Additional Living Options page.
Religious Observance: Michigan Housing is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive experience for all students. We recognize student observance of their faith tradition may require consideration for placement in on-campus housing. Learn more on our Additional Living Options page.
Gender Inclusive Housing: We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive experience for all students. We offer a variety of gender-inclusive housing options. If you are interested in a gender-inclusive room or apartment space, visit our Additional Living Options page.
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Michigan Learning Communities: Michigan Learning Communities provide smaller communities that focus on the exploration of a specific field of study. Students apply for Michigan Learning Communities in the housing application. Applications are due by May 12.
Theme Communities: Theme Communities offer residents a scaffold of new learning opportunities and collaborative activities. They allow students to pursue passions, explore new interests in a co-curricular setting, and prepare themselves to apply their learning to a complex and diverse world. Students apply for Michigan Learning Communities in the housing application. Applications are due by May 12.
Students admitted to Michigan Learning Communities will not be admitted to Theme Communities.
ROOMMATE REQUESTS
If you would like to request a specific roommate, consider the following:
Michigan Learning Community (MLC) applications take precedence over roommate requests. If you are admitted to an MLC, roommate groups may only be formed with students in the same program. Further, it is conceivable one roommate will be admitted and one will not.
Accommodation for a student's Accommodation for a student's housing assignment because of a disability or chronic health condition supersedes all other requests including roommates.housing assignment because of a disability or chronic health condition supersedes all other requests including roommates.
You may search for a roommate via our roommate finder in the housing application. This service allows you to search for a roommate; if you find a potential roommate and successfully form a roommate group, we will do our best to assign you together. Roommates should make sure their room preferences closely align. Information submitted via the roommate finder is a tool for students to find a roommate. Some roommate finder tool information is used by Michigan Housing to make housing placements.
When you sign your contract with Michigan Housing, you are agreeing to abide by the Community Living at Michigan (“CLAM”) standards and Terms & Conditions. Take a moment to read through the CLAM, and please read the Proper Use Agreement for technology.