Room Selection Information

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Room Selection: Find Your Place in Charger Nation

Your college experience is about more than what happens in the classroom. Living on campus gives you the opportunity to build friendships, discover new interests, connect with the University community, and create memories that will last long after graduation.

Whether you're joining Charger Nation for the first time or returning for another year, your residential experience is an important part of your journey at the University of New Haven.

The room selection process gives eligible students the opportunity to explore available housing options, connect with potential roommates, and select a space to call home for the upcoming academic year.

Ready to get started? Select your student type below to explore your housing selection timeline, important deadlines, and step-by-step instructions.

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Room Selection Info for Current Students

Planning your next year on campus? Explore housing options, connect with roommates, and prepare to select your next home at UNewHaven.Learn More
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Room Selection Info for New Students

Beginning your journey at New Haven? Learn how to apply for housing, find roommates, and prepare for your first year living on campus.Learn More

Why live on campus?

Living on campus is an opportunity to be part of a community where you can learn, grow, and make meaningful connections. From late-night conversations with roommates to campus traditions and everyday moments with friends, your residential experience can become one of the most memorable parts of your time at New Haven.

  • Build your community
    • Meet new people, develop friendships, and connect with students who share your interests and experiences.
  • Stay connected to campus
    • Enjoy convenient access to classes, dining, campus events, and the many opportunities available throughout the University.
  • Find your home away from home
    • Explore different residential communities and housing options as you find the living environment that fits your needs.
  • Grow beyond the classroom
    • Develop independence, build life skills, and take advantage of opportunities to get involved in your residential community.

How does room selection work?

While the application process and deadlines differ for new and current students, the overall room selection experience follows a similar path.

  1. Complete your housing requirements - Follow the application and deposit instructions for your student type. Both requirements must be completed by the applicable deadlines to participate in room selection.
  2. Explore roommate options - Connect with potential roommates and create a roommate group, or participate individually. Roommate matching is optional, and housing options depend on availability.
  3. Receive your selection timeslot - Eligible students will receive an assigned timeslot identifying when they can access the myHousing portal to select a room.
  4. Select your room - During your assigned timeslot, explore the available housing options and select your space for the upcoming academic year.

Specific dates, deposit instructions, and eligibility requirements vary by student type. Please review your student-specific room selection guide for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about living on campus and the room selection process. For questions about application deadlines, deposits, or specific selection procedures, visit your student-specific room selection page.
Room selection is the process through which eligible students choose their campus housing for the upcoming academic year. Students receive an assigned timeslot and can review available housing options through the myHousing portal.

No. Housing availability changes throughout the selection process, and specific buildings, room types, and locations cannot be guaranteed. We encourage students to explore multiple housing options and remain flexible when selecting their room.

No. You may participate individually or form a roommate group with other eligible students. Students participating individually can select from available spaces, which may include rooms, suites, or apartments with other students.
No. Participating individually does not mean you will have access to single rooms. Single rooms are extremely limited and are not guaranteed. Students participating individually may select an available bed in a shared room, suite, or apartment.
A timeslot is your assigned date and time to begin selecting a room through the myHousing portal. Eligible students will receive their timeslot and instructions before room selection begins. You may select from the housing options available when your timeslot opens.
Students who do not complete the required housing application and deposit by their applicable deadlines will be placed on the housing waiting list. They will not be eligible to participate in roommate matching or room selection. Assignments will begin after room selection concludes and will depend on available housing space. Housing is not guaranteed.

Students who require modified housing due to a documented disability or medical condition must complete the housing accommodation request process through the Accessibility Resources Center (ARC). Students with approved accommodations participate in a separate placement process intended to identify housing that meets their approved needs. Accommodations do not guarantee a preferred building, room, or roommate group. Requests completed after the applicable priority deadline are considered based on available space.

Review Housing Accommodation Process

Room changes are subject to Residential Life procedures and available housing space. Selecting a room does not guarantee that another room or building will be available if you later change your preferences.
Your housing assignment information is available through the myHousing portal. You can review your assigned building, room, and other housing information as it becomes available.

Contact Residential Life (ORL)

(203) 932-7076
ResLife@newhaven.edu
ORL on myCharger (login required)

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ground Floor, Bixler Hall

Housing Brochure

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