Room Selection Process

Room Selection process varies by semester. We encourage students to apply early to maximize their options.

 

Fall 2026 Room Selection Overview

Fall 2026 Housing Important Dates

Fall 2026 Housing Application opens on Jan. 14, 2026.
Fall 2026 Semester Housing

The housing application opens Jan. 14, 2026, and we encourage students to apply as soon as possible to maximize their options.  

Students will receive a room selection date and time based on when they submit their housing application. Select your application date below to view your room selection details. Students apply for housing through the admissions portal.

  • Apply early for the best options. Students who apply after April 1 are less likely to find completely empty rooms, which will make roommate pairings challenging.
  • Room selection times are randomized. Students will be assigned a random, computer-generated timeslot indicating when they can begin selecting a room. Timeslot details will be sent to students' Kent State email accounts.
 

Students in Special Interest Groups

Certain students participating in specialized programs (e.g., those working with an academic advisor, coach, or counselor) will have room assignments coordinated between their program and University Housing. These assignments will be made on a rolling basis through fall opening. Students with questions about their room assignment can contact their specific program for assistance.

Applied for Fall Housing on or before March 1
  • Students who apply on or before March 1, 2026, are in the first wave of room selection!
  • Students will receive a timeslot to select a room between May 13 and May 18, 2026.
  • Timeslots will be staggered every 20 minutes, starting May 13.
  • Once a student’s timeslot begins, they can log in at any time afterward to select a room.
  • Changes to room selection can be made through July 2, 2026.
Applied for Fall Housing on or before April 1
  • Students who apply on or before April 1, 2026, are in the second wave of room selection!
  • Students will receive a timeslot to select a room between May 20 and May 26, 2026.
  • Timeslots will be staggered every 20 minutes, starting May 20.
  • Once a student’s timeslot begins, they can log in at any time afterward to select a room.
  • Changes to room selection can be made through July 2, 2026.
Applied for Fall Housing on or before May 1
  • Students who apply on or before May 1, 2026, are in the third wave of room selection!
  • Students will receive a timeslot to select a room between May 29 and June 1, 2026.
  • Timeslots will be staggered every 20 minutes, starting May 29.
  • Once a student’s timeslot begins, they can log in at any time afterward to select a room.
  • Changes to room selection can be made through July 2, 2026.
  • Students who apply after April 1 are less likely to find completely empty rooms, which will make roommate pairings challenging.
Applied for Fall Housing after May 1
  • Students who complete their housing application after May 1 will be assigned a room selection timeslot on a rolling basis starting June 3, 2026.
  • Students may continue to log in and view available rooms until June 21, 2026.
  • Students who do not participate in room selection will be assigned to a room by University Housing starting June 22, 2026.

Spring 2027 Room Selection

Spring 2027 Housing Important Dates

Spring 2027 Housing Application opens on Oct. 1, 2026
Spring 2027 Housing Overview
  • The Spring 2027 Housing Application opens on Oct. 1, 2026
  • Students can apply for housing through the admissions portal 
  • Room self-selection is not available for Spring
  • Spring 2027 room assignments will begin the week of Jan. 11, 2027
  • Room assignments will be sent via email and can also be viewed in the Housing Portal
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