We look forward to welcoming you back to our residence halls! Read this page carefully to know what to expect for the returning resident application process. For any questions or additional assistance, contact us.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for returning residents.
Application Process for Residents Currently Living in the Residence Halls
As a loyal current resident, your application process includes having the first pick of your desired community, floor, and even a specific room. There are two options for priority room selection currently offered.
Option 1: Same Room Renewal
Step 1: Sign Your Housing Contract
Refer to the important dates listed on our Important Dates page for the dates in which your housing contract must be signed.
Current residents have priority for keeping their current assigned rooms when signing their new housing contract. To renew the same room, you must complete a two-step process to be locked in for the following semester.
- Access your Housing Portal and find the application for the upcoming academic year.
- Read through and sign the housing contract by providing your NSHE ID.
- Verify your personal information, addresses, and contacts (including third-Party Authorizations).
- Update or review your living requests and roommate preferences.
- Select your Dining Plan for the upcoming academic year.
- Submit your application.
Step 2: Select Your Same Room
Refer to the important dates listed on our Important Dates page for the dates in which your housing contract must be signed.
During the same room renewal time period, you will be prompted to reselect your same room assignment to lock in your selection.
Option 2: New Room Selection
After submitting your application, you will be provided a Room Selection Prioroity Number with your date and time to log into your Housing Portal and finalize your new room assignment.
- Access your Housing Portal and find the application for the upcoming academic year.
- Read through and sign the housing contract by providing your NSHE ID.
- Verify your personal information, addresses, and contacts (including third-Party Authorizations).
- Update or review your living requests and roommate preferences.
- Select your Dining Plan for the upcoming academic year.
- Submit your application.
Only residents with signed New Room Selection contracts will be eligible to receive a selection number. If you do not select a room on these days or by the new room selection deadline, you will not be held to the contract cancellation terms. We will cancel your contract automatically.
How to Receive Your Selection Number
To receive a selection number, you must have completed the “Current Residents: New Room Selection” application by the application deadline. Access the application by:
- Access your spring 2026 application or fall 2026 application.
- Select the "Housing Application" from the drop down menu and click on “Current Residents: New Room Selection”.
- Look through and sign the contract.
- Verify your home address, mailing address, and FERPA authorization.
- Select your dining plan for the upcoming academic year.
- Hit “Submit” to complete your application.
Application Process for Previous Residents
Option 1
If you missed the current resident priority deadlines and currently live on campus, contact us for information on your next steps.
Option 2
- Complete the application by June 1 and participate in room selection over the summer (see our Important Dates page for deadlines).
- Log into your Housing Portal.
- Select the Housing Application from the drop down menu with the corresponding Academic Year or Term.
- Look through and sign the contract.
- Verify your personal information, addresses, and contacts (including any Third-Party Authorizations).
- Select your dining plan for the upcoming academic year.
- Hit “Submit” to complete your application.
- Check your Rebel Mail account frequently to make sure you do not miss any email communication regarding your next steps.