First-Year Students: 2025-2026 Housing Application Goes Live December 10th
First Year students are required to live on campus in our residential halls unless they have an approved exemption from Housing.
Select one of the options in the left sub-navigation menu under New Students for more information regarding Transfers and Exemptions.
First-Year Student Upcoming Application Timeline
The Academic Year Housing Application goes live in December in the Housing Portal.
First-year student housing priority date is May 1st of the upcoming academic year. We are committed to our first-year student housing, therefore, we accept applications through the start of the Academic Year based on availability.
Housing Application Process
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Pay the Enrollment Fee to accept your offer with Admissions.
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Apply for Housing or an Exemption on the Housing Portal.
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Visit the Residential Learning Communities (RLC) page to review the available communities.
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Meal plan selection and roommate grouping will take place during the summer. Please check your Mason email in May for the next steps of the Housing Process.
Steps to prepare to live on campus
When will I need to complete my housing application?
Submit your application on the housing portal by the May 1st priority deadline.
When will I get my Residential Learning Community Placement?
Check your Mason email in late May to see which Residential Learning Community you have been placed in.
When will I be able to select my roommate(s)?
Group with other students in the housing portal in June. Instructions will be sent to your Mason email in late May. You will also be able to select your meal plan at this time.
When will I get my housing assignment?
Check your Mason email in July to get your housing assignment and roommate information.