Residence Life & Student Housing
Fall 2026 Housing Application Opens January 15!
Find everything you need to know to pick the hall that's best for you, and make your room your own.
Important Housing Dates:
May 15 - First Year Student Housing Priority Deadline
Complete your housing application and pay your deposit by this date to be guaranteed a bed.
Apply for Housing!
June 3 - Room Assignments
Students who do not select a room by 11:59 p.m. will be assigned a room at random. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to select a room as soon as they are eligible to do so.
Mid-June - Room Changes
Self-room change period ends and room change request opens in My Housing Portal.
Inside Our Halls
Take a 360 look and virtual tour inside student rooms and picture yourself here!
Specialized Communities
Themed communities for students who share the same major or interest.
My Housing Portal
The most up to date information can be found in your My Housing Portal. Log in through your My Akron to see the latest!
Accommodations Request
Need to request for reasonable accommodations or assistance animals?
