Office of Residence Life

New Student Housing Application

Residency Requirement
All first and second-year students who live outside of a 25-mile radius from UToledo, including international students, are required to live on campus and participate in the meal plan program. Students who reside within a 25-mile radius can choose to live on campus, but it is not required.  UToledo requires a $100 enrollment deposit, and a $40 housing application fee (for students living on campus).  You can make these deposits as soon as you are admitted, deposits can be made through your MyUT portal, on the “New Student” tab. 

2025-26 Academic Year Application

1. The University Housing Application for the 2025-26 academic year is available through your myUT portal.
2. If you are attending UToledo for the first time, you must be officially admitted to the university in order to submit a housing application. Upon admittance, create your UTAD account on the myUT Portal. You will use your new UTAD to submit your enrollment deposit and access the housing application.
3. Apply for housing early! You will receive your room selection timeslot to select your room based on your signed contract date. The earlier your room selection timeslot, the more choices you have in room selection.
4. A $40 non-refundable housing application fee is required of all new students to housing.
5. Please note that the online housing application is the only one that we offer. If you do not have access to a computer or need assistance with your application, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 419.530.2941 or reslife@utoledo.edu. 

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Apply

• Access the University Housing application via the myUT portal by selecting "University Housing Application" under the Student tab.
• Complete the necessary payment steps for both the $100 enrollment deposit and the $40 housing application fee.
• Select the term "Fall 2025" (the housing contract is for the 2025-26 academic year, including both fall and spring semesters).
• Select "Housing Application" from the menu at the top of the page for the steps necessary to complete the online housing application.

Step 2: Receive your Room selection timeslot

• New to campus residents with a completed housing application by May 16, 2025, the priority application deadline, will receive an email on May 19, 2025 with their room selection timeslot to choose their own room.
• Students that complete their housing application after the priority deadline will be assigned a room on a rolling basis beginning June 4, 2025.

Step 3: Pick your room

• Log back into your University Housing Application during your timeslot to pick your room. Timeslots will begin in May 2025 for students with a completed housing application by the priority deadline, May 16, 2025.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPLICATION

What if I want to cancel prior to the semester starting?
If you are a new student no longer planning to attend for Fall 2025, you should submit a "New Student Not Planning to Attend" form through your myUT portal - New Student tab. If you are a returning student who is not planning to return, or if you are not required to live on campus and choose to cancel your University Housing contract, email reslife@utoledo.edu with your request. When you email, please include your Rocket Number and explain your situation. Please note that cancellation fees may apply. 

What if I want to cancel during the semester?
You will need to submit a contract cancellation request. Please note that cancellation fees may apply. 

How do I know my application is complete?
There are multiple ways to check to ensure your application is complete.

1. You will be sent an automated email once you complete your housing application.
2. Your application status can be viewed within the housing portal.

Roomates

How do I find a roommate? 
The Roommate Groups page in the application will walk you through the process.

Your profile answers will be compared to other applicant profiles and a list of potential roommates who match your profile will be generated.  You may also search for a specific roommate by name. Only students who have applied for housing can be requested as roommates. You will be able to message potential roommates through the housing portal.

If you find someone that you would be interested in rooming with, you must send a roommate request within the housing portal.  Once the roommate request has been accepted, the student with the earlier room selection time slot can pull the confirmed roommate into that room. Roommate groups are not guaranteed to live together, group placement is dependent on space availability.

What if I don’t choose a roommate? 
Choosing your roommate is optional. 

Fees

Are there any fees for applying for housing?
Yes. All new students are required to make a payment of a non-refundable $40 housing application fee.

• The one-time $40 non-refundable application fee will be applied to the student account of all students when completing their first application for on-campus housing.

What is the cost of housing for 2025-26?
Housing fees are billed in July for the fall semester. View the 2025-26 rates here. Students that enter the University for academic year 2025-26 will be considered as part of a cohort 2025 for which their tuition and fees, including housing cost, will be locked in for four years.

Can I mail in my payment?
No. All payments must be received online via the myUT Portal. If you cannot make payment online, contact the Office of Residence Life at 419.530.2941 or reslife@utoledo.edu. 

Can my financial aid cover the $40 housing application fee?
No. In order to secure a housing assignment, we need the payment at the time of the application. If you are on a full-ride scholarship or cannot make payment online, contact the Office of Residence Life at 419.530.2941 or reslife@utoledo.edu. 

What should I do if I cannot make the payment now?
All fees are required at the time of application. If you cannot make payment online, contact the Office of Residence Life at 419.530.2941 or reslife@utoledo.edu. 

MEAL PLAN

Do I have to be on a meal plan?
Yes! All students living in the residence halls are required to have a meal plan, except residents who live in McComas Village. Check out the Meal Plan page for meal plan options.