Applying for Housing

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Requirements to Apply

  • Be fully admitted and accepted to the university
  • Be enrolled full time, with at least 12 credit hours, excluding summer
  • Have a required Meal Plan
  • Have Renters Insurance
  • Pay a $100 non-refundable application fee
  • Be under the age of 25 throughout the housing contract period
Student Group Applications Open Priority Deadline Final Deadline Notes
First-Year Friday, December 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Applications accepted on a rolling basis Apply as early as possible
Returning and Transfer Friday, December 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. Applications accepted on a rolling basis Apply as early as possible
Student Athletes Friday, December 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.   Thursday, July 29, 2027, at 8:00 a.m. Student Athletes must be assignment ready by this point including being registered for classes. 
Students Requesting Accommodations Friday, December 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.   Friday, July 30, 2027, by 5:00 p.m. Requires approval. See more info about accommodations.
Special Populations Friday, December 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.   Monday, May 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.

This includes the following groups: Trailblazer Elite, Dallas County Promise, Presidential Scholars, Texas Leadership Scholars, and Pre-Nursing students.

*Please indicate this in your 2027 - 2028 Housing Application.*

Application Deadlines

Completing Your Application

Apply to live on campus Use the UNTDALLAS - Student SSO option 

Housing is limited. Students are encouraged to apply early. Once rooms are full, students will be placed on a waiting list.

If you experience an issue with the Housing Portal, please email our team.

Housing Assignment Notification

Students who secure housing will receive their room and suite assignment, along with roommate or suitemate contact information.

First-Year, Returning and Transfers
  • Friday, June 25, 2027, by 5:00 p.m.
Student Athletes
  • Wednesday, August 4, 2027, by 5:00 p.m.
Students Requesting Housing Accommodations
  • Wednesday, August 4, 2027, by 5:00 p.m.

Housing Waitlist Information

The waitlist includes students who applied, meet the criteria for living on campus and have not secured a housing assignment. Waitlist position may change based on application date, distance from campus and other factors.

First-Year Students
  • Waitlist ready: Monday, June 28, 2027
Returning Students and Transfer Students
  • Waitlist ready: Monday, March 29, 2027
Special Populations
  • Waitlist ready: Monday, June 28, 2027
Student Athletes
  • Waitlist ready: Thursday, August 5, 2027
Students Requesting Housing Accommodations
  • Waitlist ready: Thursday, August 5, 2027

Renter’s Insurance

Renter’s Insurance is required. UNT Dallas is not responsible for residents’ personal property, and residents may be charged for damage they cause to Housing property. See the UNT Dallas Housing Handbook for requirements.

Students may select any qualified provider. GradGuard is one available option. Contact the provider for current coverage, pricing, limitations, and exclusions.

On-Campus Housing Accommodations

Students with a disability or medical need may request Housing accommodations, such as an accessible room, modified furniture, or assistive technology. Housing and Residence Life works with the Office of Disability Services to review requests.

Visit the Office of Disability Services to request accommodations. Apply as early as possible and review the Housing application deadlines.

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