New Student Housing Application Process | Academic Year 2025-26

This process is open to first-year students for the academic year 2025-26. Applications are accepted March 3-May 5*, 2025, for a random selection assignment process. Applications received beginning May 6 may be waitlisted until a space becomes available. *It is also possible that the May 5 deadline could be moved earlier with little to no notice.Ìý

Students should not wait until the last minute to apply to housing as it takes 3-5 business days to access the housing application after the confirmation deposit has been paid to Admissions if the student has set up their Identikey security credentials.ÌýÌý

Before applying

Access to the housing application is granted after the following:Ìý

  • $200 confirmation deposit has been paid to Admissions
  • The Identikey security credentials has been confirmed
  • Please note it takes 3-5 business days after completing both before the housing application can be accessed. This should be taken into consideration for any upcoming deadlines.

Application details

  • We accept applications from March 3-May 5*, 2025. All applications completed during this timeframe are equally considered and selected at random for assignment, based on eligibility and availability of preferences listed in the application.
  • The application may take 30-45 minutes to complete. It also will take some research before submitting preferences.
  • Submit eightÌýLiving Experience preferences, if applicable to your major. We recommend diversifying your options and include at least three Traditional options in your list. If none of your options are available at the time of assignment, we will assign you to the next available Traditional option. Preferences are not guaranteed, and you may get an assignment you did not choose.
  • We have three options throughout our process for students to be assigned roommates:
    • The first is to request a specific personÌýin the application (to specific Traditional halls, RAP preferences cannot accept roommate requests),
    • Second as part of an additional option offered to students starting in June,
    • The third is for University Housing to assign the roommate based on living preference answers in the application.
  • CU Boulder Disability Services reviews requests for housing and food accommodations for students with documented disability-related needs, on a case-by-case individualized basis. If you feel you require a housing or food accommodation, please submit your request to Disability Services as soon as possible and preferably as soon as you have submitted your application to University Housing. Please do not rely on your preferences in the University Housing application to ensure your needs are met. For instructions to request a housing or food accommodation, please visitÌýCU Disability Services Housing and Food Accommodations.
  • Completed applications (signed contracts and paid deposits) will be collected and randomly assigned to their preferences based on eligibility, availability of room type and living experience.
  • Preferences are not guaranteed, and students are assigned to the next best Traditional Experience if the selected preferences are not available.
  • Students may be assigned to temporary rooms until a permanent assignment can be identified.
  • We have 30 living experiences to choose from, don’t be afraid to contact University Housing at 303-492-6673 on M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MT and Tuesdays 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MT as we may be able to assist you in narrowing your preferences to those that are best for you.Ìý

Application timeline

March-May

  • March 3 – May 5*: Priority application submission window
  • May 1: Begin checking @colorado.edu emails daily
  • MayÌý6* and Beyond: We are still accepting applications at this time; however, your application will be waitlisted. Your submission date may also impact your ability to participate in subsequent processes including the building change request process and optional roommate request process, and you will be assigned as space becomes available.
  • May 15: Last day to cancel without cancellation charges.

*subject to change; with possibly little to no noticeÌý

June-July

  • JuneÌý9: Building assignments will post in the MyCULivingÌýhousing portal at the end of day for those who applied by the priority deadline
  • June 11:Ìýat 9 a.m.-June 16 at 11:59 p.m. MT: Assignment Change Request Process (optional)
  • June 23: Assignment change outcome posted in the MyCULiving housing portal by end of day
  • June 24-July 22: Double w/ community bath Roommate Selection Process (optional)
  • July 30-Aug 1: Final building, mailing address, room and roommate assignment confirmation will post in the MyCULiving housing portal at end of the day

*Note: You must have your building assignment in order to participate in the andÌýRoommate SelectionÌýProcess

August

  • July 30-Aug. 1: Final building, mailing address, room and roommate assignment confirmation will post in the housing portal at end of day
  • Aug. 21: First day of classes
  • Aug. 27: Room change waitlist opens

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Questions?

If you have questions about this application process, don't hesitate to reach out to University Housing by callingÌý303-492-6673 on M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MT and Tuesdays 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MT or visit our frequently asked questions page.