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
What's Happening
Spring Move-In Changes
Move-in operations have been modified due to potential winter weather. Move-in will now be offered:
- Thursday, January 29, noon–5 p.m. (early arrival application required, fee applies)
- Friday, January 30, noon–6 p.m.
- Saturday, January 31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Sunday, February1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
To request an early check-in (Thursday, January 29, noon–5 p.m.), complete the Early Arrival Spring 2026 application in the My Housing Portal. A $50 arrival fee applies except for students who attend New Student Orientation on Friday, January 30.
Spring Semester Housing Application
Students new to the university in the spring or students who don’t already live on campus in the fall can apply to move into the residence halls for the spring semester.
The housing application opens in the My Housing Portal in early November with a priority deadline of December 11 at 5 p.m.
2026–2027 Returning Student Housing
The returning student housing application for the 2026–2027 academic year will open the first week of the spring semester. Watch for additional details as we approach the application's opening.
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | Residence hall standard check-in for Winter Session from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. | |
| Thursday, January 29, 2026 | Residence hall early check-in for spring semester from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | * |
| Friday, January 30, 2026 | Residence hall early check-in for spring semester from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. | * |
| Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Residence hall standard check-in for spring semester from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | |
| Early February 2026 | 2026-2027 Returning Student housing application opens |
*Application required for late stay, early arrival and housing during breaks.
Looking to Live Off Campus?
Check out some helpful resources we've compiled for finding off-campus housing and living in the Newark area.
