Five Step Housing Application and Assignment Process
- Step 1: complete the housing application & housing contract
- Step 2: pay the non-refundable housing application fee
- Step 3: search for and select a roommate(s), optional
- Step 4: housing assignments
- Returning students are able to select a housing assignment during the room lottery process.
- First year, transfer and PSEO students will be manually assigned to housing by Residential Life.
- Step 5: move-in
Applying for housing
Housing Requirements
eRezLife
eRezLife is a web-based platform used by the Office of Residential Life to manage on-campus housing. Both prospective and current students can log into eRezLife using their University single sign-on credentials.
2026-2027 Academic Year Housing
The 2026-2027 Housing Application will open on Monday, February 2, 2026 and close June 1, 2026.
Summer Housing
- The Summer 2025 Housing Application will be open on eRezLife from February 3 - April 15, 2025.
- University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) students are not required to be registered for summer courses to reside in University housing during the summer term.
- There are 3 summer housing sessions available (see chart below).
- All students assigned to and living in the Student Life Center are required to be on a Raptor Eats meal plan unless a student meets an exemption criteria and receives approval from the Disability Resource Center or the Office of Residential Life.
- 2025 Summer Housing Rates (UMR Students)
- 2025 Summer Dining Options & Rates
| Session | Dates | Who Qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| May only | May 15 - 31 (17 days) | Spring semester UMR housing residents |
| General Summer | May 15 - August 3 (81 days) | Current UMR students |
| Fall Interim | August 4 - 27 (24 days) | UMR summer housing residents who also have a 2025-2026 on-campus housing assignment |
Housing Contract and Terms
Late/Incomplete Applications
Individuals that apply for housing after the deadline or fail to complete a step by the deadline will be placed on a waitlist and will receive their housing assignment later than those who apply by the deadline.
Housing Cancellations and Contract Releases
Housing Accommodations
Please review the Housing Accommodation Guide.