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Housing Application

CSU partners with eRezlife to provide a paperless and more efficient Housing Application.

Apply for Housing with Cougar Connect

Deadline for priority Housing is June 30, 2026. 

Final Deadline for all requirements is August 1, 2026. 

Housing and Residence Life does not guarantee housing for any student.

Student Admission Types

After a student has been admitted to 91ɬ, the next steps are to register for courses and confirm your intent to enroll (contact the Office of 91ɬ), complete the Housing Application, and submit the $100 nonrefundable housing application fee.

The Office of Housing & Residence Life does not guarantee on-campus housing. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. While we make every effort to accommodate students, housing availability is not guaranteed.

Housing Application Timeline

  • The housing application opens on March 1, 2026.
  • The priority deadline for housing is June 30, 2026.
  • The final deadline to apply for housing is July 15, 2026.

Applications completed by the priority deadline will receive priority consideration; however, meeting the priority deadline does not guarantee housing. Because space is limited, assignments are based on availability. We will do our best to accommodate students who meet all requirements.

Applications submitted after June 30 will be processed based on remaining availability. After July 15, 2026, housing applications will no longer be accepted.

Housing Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for housing, students must:

  • Be registered for courses by August 1, 2026
  • Submit a completed housing application
  • Pay the $100 nonrefundable housing application fee
  • Meet minimum enrollment requirements:
    1. Undergraduate students must be registered for at least 12 credit hours (15 credit hours is recommended to stay on track for timely graduation)
    2. Graduate students must be registered for at least 9 credit hours
  • Be fully compliant with Health & Wellness requirements

Students who are not registered for the required number of credit hours by August 1 may have their housing assignment cancelled.

Housing Assignments

Room assignments will be sent after July 15, 2026, once all requirements have been received and verified.

If you have questions regarding the housing process or eligibility requirements, please contact Housing & Residence Life.

Returning Student Housing Process

The housing selection process for returning students differs from the process for new students.

Returning students must:

  1. Complete the Housing Application
  2. Participate in the Room Selection Process

The Office of Housing & Residence Life does not guarantee on-campus housing. Assignments are based on availability and are first come, first served.

Housing Application Timeline

  • The returning student housing application opens on March 1, 2026.

Room Selection Process – Spring 2026

Returning students will select their rooms according to the following schedule:

  • Seniors and Graduate Students: April 13, 2026
  • Juniors: April 15, 2026
  • Sophomores: April 17, 2026
  • Open to All / Make-Up Period: April 20 – June 30, 2026

On your assigned selection day, you may log into the housing portal at csu.erezlife.com to view available spaces and select a room based on your preferences (building, room type, and roommate selection).

Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not held.

Please note:

  • Double and triple rooms are the standard occupancy options.
  • “Double as a single” rooms are not available unless approved as a disability-related accommodation through the Abilities Office.
  • Single rooms are reserved for students with officially approved accommodations.

Housing Eligibility Requirements

To remain eligible for housing, returning students must:

  • Be registered for courses by June 30, 2026
  • Be enrolled full-time:
    1. Undergraduate students must be registered for at least 12 credit hours (15 credit hours is recommended to stay on track for timely graduation)
    2. Graduate students must be registered for at least 9 credit hours
  • Submit the $100 nonrefundable housing application fee
  • Be fully compliant with Health & Wellness requirements

Students who are not registered for the required number of credit hours by June 30, 2026 will have their housing assignment cancelled.

A limited number of rooms may become available during the end of the fall semester.

Students must be registered, complete $100 application fee and completely up to date with Health & Wellness requirements before moving into housing.

Students considering housing for the spring should contact housing@csu.edu and apply for placement via the waiting list. Apply for Housing above! 

The Summer Housing Process-
  • Apply to summer housing through the

Requirements to Live on Campus:

  • Employed with the Housing and Residence Life Team (internal process email housing@csu.edu for more information) 
  • Enrolled in Summer Classes or Summer Internship 
  • Authorized Athletic Approval 
  • If you are experience any housing insecurity - please make a appointment with the Counseling Center for an assessment and potential funding opportunities at counselingcenter@csu.edu

 

Forms

Form Type Description
Interim Housing

Available for students who need an extension between breaks and during periods of time where housing is not traditionally offered. Residents may request a late departure after finals, an early arrival before the start of a semester, or housing provided between the end of one term and the start of another. There is a nominal daily fee of $50 which does not include food.

*THIS IS NOT FOR LONG TERM STAY. 

Interim Housing is provided on a case-by-case basis. You apply for interim housing via the housing portal (csu.erezlife.com). 

Physical Exam History

All students need to be medically compliant to live in Housing. All Medical Records need to be submitted and cleared with the Wellness Center.  If any of the below is missing, for returning you will be in violation of the Housing Agreement which could jeopardize your housing and for new incoming students this will prohibit you from obtaining housing. Medical Record form >>

  • Diphtheria and Tetanus (TD), must have been within the last 10 years.
  • Tuberculin (TB), skin test with results within the last year.
  • Complete Physical, completed within the last year.
  • 2 doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), or a test verifying immunity. 

Submit all medical records to the Wellness and Center either via email at wellness@csu.edu, and/or fax at 773-995-2953 (please confirm receipt of records if faxing/emailing). 

Contact the 91ɬ Wellness and Health Center by phone at 773-995-2010 for questions, assistance in obtaining immunizations, or laboratory (serologic) testing. The Wellness Center is able to conduct the medical requirements at the Wellness Center on campus for FREE for students. 

Be sure to make two copies of records. Send one copy to the Wellness/Health Center and maintain one copy for your record. Please do not send any medical records to housing.