Residence Life & Housing
Welcome to Residence Life & Housing!
Living on campus and getting involved in the residential community can be one of the most rewarding experiences of college for our students. Our staff strives to create welcoming and inclusive environments that support students' academic, personal and social endeavors.
Use the My Housing Portal to manage housing applications, forms, assignments and other housing-related services.
Housing Resources
Learn about layouts, furnishings and amenities in our more than 40 residential buildings.
What's Happening
| Date | Housing Deadline or Event |
|---|---|
| Ongoing | 2026–2027 Late Returning Student Application |
| Ongoing | 2026–2027 First-Year Housing Application priority deadline (application remains open with limited options) 2026–2027 First-Year Exemption Request priority deadline (process remains open) |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 2026-2027 Flex Pathway Housing Application open (for new admits) |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 2026–2027 Transfer Student Housing Application priority deadline (application remains open) |
| Thursday, August 20 | Fall Early Check-In from 5–7 p.m.* |
| Saturday, August 22 | First-Year Student Move-In from 7 a.m.–3 p.m. (by appointment) |
| Sunday, August 23 | Upper Division Student Move-In from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. |
*Application required for late stay, early arrival and housing during breaks.
Fall 2026 Move-In
We know that some students like to plan ahead. Newly admitted first-year students will move into the residence halls on Saturday, August 22, and will be assigned a specific move-in appointment time slot. Returning students and transfer students not admitted as freshmen will move into the halls on Sunday, August 23. Freshman transfer student move-in will be based on whether they're assigned to a first-year or upper-division building.
Students will have the option to request an early move-in on the evening of Thursday, August 20, for an additional fee.
Blue Hen Helpers are volunteers who help new students and families move their belongings into their residence halls during New Student Move-In on Saturday, August 22. Find more information on the program on the Move-In page.
Late Returning Student App
The 2026-2027 Late Returning Student application for students who missed the February deadline to apply is now available. Eligible students include current undergraduate students (i.e., rising sophomores, juniors) and 4+1 or 3+2 students who will return to the Newark campus next year as well as Flex Pathway students transitioning to the Newark campus in the fall. Housing is not automatically guaranteed, but we expect to be able to house many late applicants. We will review applications on a rolling basis and notify applicants via UD email if we can offer them a space.
2026–2027 First-Year Student Housing
The housing application for newly admitted first-year students for Fall 2026 is open. The application can be found at the My Housing Portal and students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline on Friday, May 22 at 5 p.m. While the application will remain open after this date, students will not be able to indicate room type interests, request roommates or apply to an LLC.
Eligible students seeking a housing exemption to live off campus must complete a First-Year Exemption Request in the My Housing Portal by Friday, May 22, instead of a housing application.
2026–2027 Transfer Student Housing
The 2026–2027 on-campus housing application for Fall 2026 transfer students (not admitted as a freshman) is available now in the My Housing Portal. Incoming transfer students are not required to live on campus, but we encourage them to consider it as they plan to make their transition to UD. Transfer students who apply through Tuesday, June 30 are guaranteed on-campus housing for the upcoming year. Students applying after this date are not automatically guaranteed, but we will continue to review applications and email guarantee notifications on a rolling basis throughout the summer pending space availability.
Flex Pathway Student Application
The 2026–2027 housing application for newly admitted Fall 2026 Flex Pathway students starting on the Wilmington campus is now available. These students are not required or guaranteed to live on campus but must apply to be considered. We will review applications on a rolling basis throughout the summer.
2026–2027 Graduate Student Housing
The Graduate Student Housing application for the 2026–2027 academic year is now open. Students can apply in their My Housing Portal. The priority deadline is Tuesday, June 30.
Looking to Live Off Campus?
Check out some helpful resources we've compiled for finding off-campus housing and living in the Newark area.
