Welcome to Michigan Housing!
Start here for instructions on filling out your first-year or transfer on-campus housing application and an overview of the room assignment process. A few things to note:
- All U-M students residing in Michigan Housing are required to submit documentation in line with the University of Michigan Vaccination Policy.
- Once you have paid your enrollment deposit and have a U-M uniqname, you can submit your vaccination here.
- We will act on your application after your immunization information has been verified.
- Check out “How we will contact you” for information about email addresses you can expect to receive emails from, how you sign contracts, and how you pay for housing.
- Parents & Supporters: view this checklist to help your student complete important Housing tasks.
- Michigan Housing does not require a housing deposit.
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: LEARN ABOUT FIRST-YEAR HOUSING AT MICHIGAN
Before you begin the housing application process, becoming knowledgeable about housing at U-M is important. Review the following pages to learn more:
All first-year students who apply for housing by May 11 will be able to live on Central Campus if desired.
Step #2: 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, such as preferred campus 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 Room 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 #3: GETTING A ROOM ASSIGNMENT
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.
Important Note: all available first-year buildings and rooms are available through both options. Choosing one option over the other does not guarantee you will receive or choose more desirable housing.
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 Room Selection date.
- Mid-June: participate during your designated date in the Room 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 #4: 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, M Housing Terms & Conditions, and Community Living at Michigan.
FIRST-YEAR HOUSING ASSIGNMENT TIMELINE
| Milestone | Date | Action |
|---|---|---|
| First-Year Housing Application Opens to Matriculated Students | Thursday, April 2 | Learn more in the “April 2 Through August” section |
| First-Year Housing Application Due | Monday, May 11 at 11:59 PM EDT | Learn more in the “May 11” section |
| Assignment Release Day for Students in Specialized Communities | Wednesday, June 3 | Learn more in the “June 3” section |
| Contract Submission Period | Wednesday, June 3 to Monday, June 8 at 11:59 PM EDT | Learn more in the “June 3 to June 8” section |
| Room Selection Date and Time Released | Thursday, June 11 | For students assigning themselves to a room. Learn more in the “June 11” section |
| Room Selection Days | Monday, June 22 to Thursday, June 25 | For students assigning themselves to a room. Learn more in the “June 22 to June 25” section |
| Assignment Release Day | Monday, June 29 | For students assigned by Michigan Housing |
| Contract Submission Period | Monday, June 29 to Monday, July 6 at 11:59 PM EDT | Learn more in the “June 29 to July 6” section |
| Application/Contract Cancellation | Tuesday, July 7 | Cancellations will affect (a) students who have not submitted vaccine records and (b) those who have not submitted contracts |
APRIL 2 THROUGH AUGUST
The housing application will open to matriculated first-year students on Thursday, 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 11
Students admitted to U-M before May 11 have until May 11 at 11:59 PM EDT to submit their housing application. The application will ask for your preferences and we utilize Room Selection for portions of our process. 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 11, applications will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Application preferences are not guaranteed.
Students admitted to U-M from May 11 onward are welcome to apply for housing. We encourage applications to be submitted as quickly as possible. Michigan Housing will attempt to offer housing contracts to first-year students who apply after May 11 on the same date as other students (June 30).
JUNE 3
Students admitted to Michigan Learning Communities (MLCs) and Theme Communities, as well as some students who receive approved housing accommodations, will receive their housing assignment and contract on Wednesday, June 3.
JUNE 3-8
Students who received a housing contract on June 3 will have until Monday, June 8 at 11:59 PM EDT to submit their housing contract and confirm their on-campus housing assignment for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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.
JUNE 11
If you desire and are eligible to assign yourself to a room, on June 11 you will be emailed with a designated Room Selection date and timeslot for the June 22 to 25 Room Selection days.
Room 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 22-25
Between June 22 and 25, students participating in Room Selection will assign themselves to a room within the Michigan Housing portal.
The timeslot provided on June 11 is the start time for access to the Room 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 25 to select a space.
Forgot to select a space? Michigan Housing will assign students who did not participate in the Room Selection process based on availability after the process closes. These room assignments will be communicated on June 29.
JUNE 29-JULY 6
If Michigan Housing is assigning you to a room, you will be notified on Monday, June 29 of that room assignment.
From June 29 to July 6, 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 Monday, July 6.
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 11 at 11:59 PM EDT and there is available space, you may be assigned to a room and receive a housing contract in July.
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. View more information on M Housing Parking.
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 2026-2027 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).
TRANSFER HOUSING PROCESS OVERVIEW
Newly-admitted undergraduate transfer students are welcome to apply for on-campus housing via their Michigan Housing Portal beginning Thursday, April 2. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Michigan Housing hopes to offer on-campus housing space to nearly 400 new transfer students. The Transfer Year Experience community in Stockwell Hall is available to new transfer students.
Michigan Housing hopes to offer housing space in Stockwell Hall, Wolverine Village and Bursley Hall to new transfer students. Some Michigan Learning Communities also admit new transfer students to live in designated buildings.
Michigan Housing will assign transfer students to rooms using application preferences and available spaces.
TRANSFER STUDENT HOUSING TIMELINE
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Transfer Housing Application Opens to Matriculated Students | Thursday, April 2 |
| Transfer Housing Application Due | Monday, May 11 at 11:59 PM EDT |
| Transfer Housing Assignments and Contracts Released | Early-to-Mid June. Exact date is to be determined. |
| Transfer Housing Contracts Due | Approximately 3 business days after receipt to U-M email |
Need to know 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.
- First-year students participating in the School of Education’s LEAPS program (Learning, Equity and Problem Solving for the Public Good) are housed on the Marygrove Campus. LEAPS students can check out the Housing LEAPS FAQ here.
HOUSING APPLICATION details
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. A percentage of rooms are designated as substance-free in the LiveWell | SubFree Theme Community. These 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 is available here.
CORRIDOR PREFERENCE
All gender The building and the corridor are open to all gender identities.
Women designated The building is not identified by gender. The corridor is designated female.
Men designated The building is not identified by gender. The corridor is designated male.
All women designated building The building is designated all female.
Campus: U-M residence halls are located in one of two campuses: Central Campus and North Campus.
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 and will need to submit an essay (example questions here). Applications are due by May 11.
- 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 Theme Communities in the housing application and will need to submit an essay (example questions here). Applications are due by May 11.
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 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.
Updated 4-22-2026