We’re so glad you’re planning on joining us this January. Below you’ll find some important information and tips for filling out your application. We will do our best to meet your housing preferences but we cannot guarantee a specific campus location, hall or room type. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
All U-M students residing in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor and Marygrove campuses are required to submit documentation showing whether they are vaccinated in line with the CDC immunization schedule noted here. Submit your information about your vaccination history in Vax Viewer.
Winter Application Timeline
november 12, 2024
The application for Winter Term housing launches on November 12. Once you’ve paid your enrollment deposit, we will send an email titled “Housing Application – University of Michigan” to your U-M email with information about the application process. If you haven’t received an email after a week of submitting your enrollment deposit (and it is after November 12th) please contact us.
December 5, 2024
On December 5 we will begin sending out contract notifications. A message will be sent to your University email account when the contract is ready for your review, with the subject “U-M Housing Assignment Information.” Contracts must be submitted online within three business days from the date of contract notification. Unfortunately we cannot provide assignment information over the phone.
December 20, 2024
Applications received December 20 through January 1 will be assigned and contract notifications sent on or after January 2, 2025.
January 5, 2025
Residents may move in after 12:00 PM noon on January 5.
January 8
First day of classes.
IMportant Information
- Submitting an application is not a contractual agreement. You are legally bound to a room only when you sign your contract.
Once an assignment has been made, it cannot be changed. If you refuse your assignment, we cannot offer you a new assignment until after the first day of classes, if there are vacancies.
When making an assignment, we do not consider academic unit, employment location, family alumni status, or any other factors that are not included in the application.
First-year students can be assigned with an upper-level undergraduate 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.
Winter Housing Application Tips
Room Environment: All of our residences and rooms are smoke-free. Substance-free rooms offer an additional measure of support for students who choose not to drink, smoke, or use illegal drugs. Learn more on 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:
- Woman Designated: accommodates woman residents only. The University of Michigan does not offer an all- men building.
- Same-Gender Corridors: are corridors within all- gender residence halls in which all residents are of the same gender. The building is all-gender, but residents on a corridor are of the same gender.
- All Gender Corridors: Roommates are the same gender, but the corridor may be all-gender. Bathrooms are designated male/man, female/woman or gender inclusive. You will not be assigned to an all-gender corridor unless you request it or are admitted into a Michigan Learning Community that consists mostly of all-gender corridors.
Students with Disabilities and Health Accommodations: Learn more on our Additional Living Options page.
Religious Observance: 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 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.
Michigan Learning Communities: Michigan Learning Communities provide smaller communities that focus on the exploration of a specific field of study. These communities are typically not available for winter term students. However, if you are interested, you may contact the community directly via their website.
Roommate Request: Due to limited Winter room availability we are unable to guarantee roommate requests but we encourage students who have identified a specific desired roommate to indicate that on the housing application.
- Housing Policies: Please read the Michigan Housing Policies.
Technology: Please read the Proper Use Agreement for technology.
If you have any questions, please contact us.