How to Apply for a Housing Contract
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2025 - 2026 First-Year/Transfer Students
Congratulations on being admitted to 鶹ý! Housing & Residential Education is here to provide you with a home for your first year & beyond. Housing on-campus is affordable, convenient, and designed for all students.
Before You Start the Contract
- Review the campus housing and dining requirements
- Research your housing options and what fits your college budget
- Look at 鶹ý's Residential Learning Communities and Specialized Housing
Start the Contract
Important Dates
- Thursday, January 2 12:00 PM (Noon): 2025-26 Academic Year contract available
- Friday, January 31 11:59 PM: Students completing the contract on or before this date will be in Priority Group A
- Saturday, February 1 12:00 AM (midnight): Students completing the contract on or after this date will be in Priority Group B
- Tuesday, March 11 beginning at 3:00 PM (MDT): Lottery open to Group A students
- Tuesday, March 18 beginning at 3:00 PM (MDT): Lottery open to all students
2025 - 2026 Continuing Students - Residence Halls/Houses
If you currently live on campus, you can sign up for a space during our Call Dibs campaign and live on campus with us again. You can sign up to live in the residence halls or university-owned house. Returning residents have more meal plan options.
Before You Start the Contract
- Review the campus housing and dining requirements
- Research your housing options and what fits your college budget
- Look at 鶹ý's Residential Learning Communities and Specialized Housing
Start the Contract
Important Dates
- Tuesday, February 4 12:00 AM (Midnight): Continuing contract opens
- Tuesday, February 4 — Tuesday, February 11 12:00 AM (midnight): Claim your same space
- Thursday, February 20 11:59 PM: Complete your 2025-2026 Academic Year - Call Dibs - Different Space contract on or before this date to able to browse open rooms prior to the lottery opening
- Friday, February 21 by 5:00 PM: Lottery times will be shared for Call Dibs - Different Space
- Monday, February 24 10:00 AM: Claim a different space lottery begins
2025 - 2026 Continuing Students - Arlington Park Apartments
If you currently live on campus, you can sign up for a space during our Call Dibs campaign and live on campus with us again. You can sign up to live in the residence halls or university-owned house. Returning residents have more meal plan options.
Before You Start the Contract
- Review the campus housing and dining requirements
- Research your housing options and what fits your college budget
- Look at 鶹ý's Residential Learning Communities and Specialized Housing
Start the Contract
Important Dates
- Tuesday, February 4 12:00 AM (Midnight): Continuing contract opens
- Tuesday, February 4 — Tuesday, February 11 12:00 AM (midnight): Claim your same space
- Thursday, February 20 11:59 PM: Complete your 2025-2026 Academic Year - Call Dibs - Different Space contract on or before this date to able to browse open rooms prior to the lottery opening
- Friday, February 21 by 5:00 PM: Lottery times will be shared for Call Dibs - Different Space
- Monday, February 24 10:00 AM: Claim a different space lottery begins
Spring 2025 First-Year/Transfer Students
You’re new or transferring to 鶹ý for the Spring 2025 semester and we’re excited you’re joining the Bear family! After you’ve submitted your confirmation deposit, you’ll be able to submit a housing contract using your Ursa log-in credentials. There’s a 24-hour/one business day delay between the time the deposit is paid and when you can apply for housing.
Before You Start the Contract
- Activate your
- Review the campus housing and dining requirement
- Research your housing options and meal plans to decide which hall and dining plan fits your college budget.
- Look at 鶹ý's Residential Learning Communities and other opportunities to get involved.
Start the Contract
Important Dates
- Monday, October 7 8:00 AM MDT: Contract available
2025 - 2026 New To 鶹ý Graduate and International Students
鶹ý Housing offers affordable housing and dining options for graduate students. Our university-owned houses and Arlington Park Apartments are great options for our graduate and international students. However, spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to submit your applications early! Many graduate students choose to sign up for a meal plan whether living on or off campus because it’s so convenient. You can grab a bite to eat on campus while staying focused on your studies or research.
Before You Start the Contract
- Review the campus housing and dining requirements
- Research your housing options and what fits your college budget
- Look at 鶹ý's Specialized Housing
Start the Contract
Important Dates
- Thursday, January 2 12:00 PM (Noon): 2025-26 Academic Year contract available
- Tuesday, March 18 beginning at 3:00 PM (MDT): Lottery open to all students
2025 Summer Students
If you are living on campus for the summer ter, your fall financial aid doesn't pay your summer balances. Any summer balance from classes or housing must be paid before fall classes start or you may be dropped from your Fall 2025 classes. Summer financial aid is limited, so if you are not sure if you will receive summer aid or how much, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Before You Start the Contract
- Review the summer housing rates.
- Summer housing will be in South Hall.
Start the Contract
Important Dates
- On or before Friday, March, 14: 2025 Summer contract opens
- 2025 Beginning Transition Week
- Check In on Sunday, May 11
- Check Out on Saturday, May 17
- 2025 May Transition
- Check In on Sunday, May 11
- Check Out on Saturday, May 31
- 2025 Entire Summer
- Check In on Sunday, May 11
- Check Out on Thursday, August 14 Into your Fall Assignment
- 2025 12‐wk Session
- Check In on Sunday, May 18
- Check Out on Saturday, August 9
- 2025 1st 6‐wk Session
- Check In on Sunday, May 18
- Check Out on Saturday, June 28
- 2025 2nd 6‐wk Session
- Check In on Sunday, June 29
- Check Out on Saturday, August 9
- 2025 8‐wk Session
- Check In on Sunday, June 8
- Check Out on Saturday, August 2
- 2025 August Transition
- Check In on Sunday, August 10
- Check Out on Thursday, August 14 Into your Fall Assignment
2025 Extended Campus and Graduate Students - Summer Programs
Summer students will live in South Hall or North Hall. These residence halls are part of the Ridge Neighborhood, located on West Campus. The Ride Neighborhood is within walking distance of Holmes Dining Hall, the Campus Recreation Center, Turner Green, Campus Commons, and the University Center, and the West Campus academic buildings.
Before You Start the Contract
- Visit the Extended Campus and Graduate Summer Housing website for more information and to begin your contract.
- Review the dining meal plans that are available for purchase.
Important Dates
- On or before Friday, March, 14: 2025 Summer contract opens
- 2025 Art and Design M.A.
- Check In on Sunday June 8
- Check Out on Saturday June 21
- 2025 ASL - BA American Sign Language – English Interpretation (ASLEI)
- Check In on Sunday, June 15
- Check Out on Saturday, July 12
- 2025 ASL - MA Teaching American Sign Language (TASL)
- Check In on Sunday, June 15
- Check Out on Saturday, June 28
- Brewing Science TBD
- Dance Education MA TBD
- Dietetics TBD
- EDSE 547 TBD
- Math Teaching MA TBD
- Music Education MA
- Check In on Monday June 16
- Check Out on Sunday July 6
- 2025 Speech Language Pathology
- Check In on Sunday, July 6
- Check Out on Saturday, July 19
- 2025 MAT-PEPAL - Master of Arts in Teaching Physical Education and Physical Activity
Leadership
- Check In on Sunday, July 13
- Check Out on Saturday, July 26
- 2025 Theater Education
- Check In on Sunday, June 29
- Check Out on Sunday, July 20