2025-2026 Returning Students
Stay On
We're glad you've chosen to STAY ON and live with us again for 2025-2026!
So many housing options and styles are available for you right here on campus.
How it works
Step 1: Submit your online Residence Hall Housing & Dining Agreement
You must submit your online application by 4:00 p.m., February 24, 2025. Submitting your application will allow you to participate in online Room Selection. You can access the application through your Housing Portal. You will need to verify your personal and emergency contact information and agree to the agreement's terms and conditions.
Step 2: Take a tour
Explore all your on-campus housing options, including semi-suites, suites, and apartment living. You can view the virtual tours of our residence hall options.
Step 3: Search for a roommate(s)
Now that you've lived in the halls, you know what you're looking for to be compatible with your campus involvement, guest preferences, and sleep schedule. You can search for a roommate via Roommate Finder if you still need to settle on roommate preferences.
Step 4: Group formation
Students will be able to form roommate groups and find other students who may be compatible as potential roommates. The group leader will create a group and add up to 5 additional members. Group members must accept their email invitation within two days.
Step 5: Participate in Room Selection
Returning student room selection will take place online beginning in March. If you reapply by February 24, 2025, you will receive a selection time slot based on how many semesters you have lived in the residence halls. You or your group leader will need to log into your Housing Portal and select a room for yourself or select as a part of a group.
Key Dates
| November | February | March | April |
|---|---|---|---|
| The returning student housing agreement opens. You will receive an email when it is open. | Residence Hall Housing and Dining Agreements are due for room selection. Room Selection time slots will also be emailed. | Room Selection process. | Room Selection is finalized. |
Rates & Fees
We offer a differentiated rate structure based on style, room type, and amenities, making housing costs more equitable and affordable for students and families. The rates reflect the academic year (9.5 months) with all-inclusive pricing (laundry, utilities, phone, wireless, and high-speed internet connection).
On-campus students can enroll in the Terp Payment Plan to spread payments for tuition, room, and dining plans in manageable monthly installments for the semester.
