Returning Student Housing

Returning student housing 2025–26

Welcome to the returning student housing process! This process is for current residents interested in returning to on-campus housing for the 2025–26 academic year. Students looking to return to campus must participate in this process in order to secure housing. 

The 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application is now closed.  If you missed the deadline to complete the application and are still interested in on-campus housing you will need to place yourself on the . While we will do our best to assist, we cannot guarantee housing to students on the waitlist. We will contact you with an update soon. 

OPTION schedule and time slots 

Click on the plus sign for OPTION details. 

Specific time slots for room selection within the OPTIONS will be posted prior to the start of each OPTION.

  • OPTION 1: March 24, 2025 Only

    Remain in (and fill) your current corridor-style room, suite, flat or apartment. 

    • Group leaders fill their current corridor-style room, suite, flat or apartment.
    • The group leader must currently live in the room they are filling.
    • All group members must live in the community.
    • The group must fill the entire suite, flat or apartment. 
      REMEMBER, not all rooms are available in this process.  If your current room, suite, flat, or apartment does not show as available you will not be able to select it in this process and will have to choose a different space during a later option.
    Average Credits March 24th
    79+ 9:00 AM
    59 - 78 10:00 AM
    47 - 58 11:00 AM
    40 - 46 12:00 PM
    32 - 39 1:00 PM
    0 - 31 2:00 PM
  • OPTION 2: March 25, 2025 Only

    Remain in your current community and completely fill the space. 

    • Group leaders fill any corridor-style room, suite flat or apartment in their current community.
    • Group leader and all group members must currently live in the community.
    • The group must fill the entire suite, flat or apartment. 
    Average Credits March 25th
    78+ 9:00 AM
    57 - 77 10:00 AM
    46 - 56 11:00 AM
    39 - 45 12:00 PM
    30 - 38 1:00 PM
    0 - 29 2:00 PM
  • OPTION 3: March 26-28, 2025

    Completely fill any space on campus. 

    • Group leaders fill any available corridor-style room, suite, flat or apartment anywhere on campus.
    • Group leader and group members can currently live anywhere on campus.
    • The group must fill the entire suite, flat or apartment.
    Average Credits Day/Time
    80 - 112+ Wednesday, March 26 - 9:00 AM
    70 - 79 Wednesday, March 26 - 10:00 AM
    61 - 69 Wednesday, March 26 - 11:00 AM
    53 - 60 Wednesday, March 26 - 12:00 PM
    48 - 52 Wednesday, March 26 - 1:00 PM
    44 - 47 Wednesday, March 26 - 2:00 PM
    40 - 43 Thursday, March 27 - 9:00 AM
    37 - 39 Thursday, March 27 - 10:00 AM
    34 - 36 Thursday, March 27 - 11:00 AM 
    30 - 33 Thursday, March 27 - 12:00 PM
    27 - 29 Thursday, March 27 - 1:00 PM
    0 - 26 Thursday, March 27 - 2:00 PM
  • OPTION 4: April 1, 2025 Only

    Sign up anywhere on campus. 

    • Sign up alone or with a partial group for any remaining beds anywhere on campus. 
    Average Credits April 1st
    89+ 9:00 AM
    72 - 88 10:00 AM
    57 - 71 11:00 AM
    47 - 56 12:00 PM
    36 - 46 1:00 PM
    25 - 35 2:00 PM
    0 - 24 3:00 PM

View available beds

Make sure to before the start of your OPTION to check if your selection is still available. Residential Life cannot make changes to room classifications during this process. 

Housing OPTIONS

Determining your OPTION for Room Selection

There are four OPTIONS for selecting a room in the Returning Student Housing Process. It is important to understand these OPTIONS so that you do not miss your opportunity to select a room.

  • The OPTION you choose for room selection is based on where the members of the group currently live, where they want to live and whether the group can completely fill a corridor-style room, suite, flat or apartment.
  • During OPTIONS 1–3, you must sign up with a group and your group must completely FILL a corridor-style room, suite, flat or apartment. Group size matters because to completely fill a 4-person suite, flat or apartment you need 4 people. Similarly, a group of 2 will only fill a corridor-style double room (only available in CIW and Newing). Pay attention to this as this is different from the rules you followed in the new student housing process.
  • During Option 4 students may sign up in partial groups or as an individual.
    • Within the OPTIONS, there are time slots for room selection. Specific time slots within the OPTIONS will be posted on this web page prior to the start of the OPTION. The time slot in which an individual or group leader will be able to select a room is based on the average completed total credit hours for the individual or group.
      • Students will need to know their total credits earned to figure the average credit hours. In-progress credits DO NOT count. Check credits using your transcripts in . To figure the group average, add the credits earned for each student and divide by the number of students in your group. Group averages are rounded to the nearest whole number.

Keys for SUCCESS

🔑  Know the rules for each of the 4 Options and determine which option you will be signing up during.  You must meet all the rules for the option to select during that option. 

🔑  You will not be emailed a timeslot for room selection.  Timeslots will be posted on the Returning Student Housing web page prior to the start of the option. It is your responsibility to determine the correct timeslot based on your group’s average earned credit hours.

🔑  To completely fill a space your group must match the size of the space.  In options 1 – 3 you must completely fill a suite, flat or apartment (or corridor style room).  This means to fill a 6-person suite you must have 6 people in your group.  A group of 2 will only fill a corridor style double.  Remember, a group is not a group for room selection unless it is formed in the housing portal. 

🔑  Not all beds are available in this process. Your current room may or may not be available. The available beds link will be posted on the Returning Student Housing web page on Friday, March 21 (late afternoon).  

🔑  Have a plan and a backup plan. Know what you are going to do if your first choice of housing is no longer available.  Backup plans should take into consideration the possibility of needing to consider a different area and/or reconfigure your group. If you are part of a group, make sure you talk to each other and are all in agreement with your plan.

🔑 If you reconfigure your group during an option and need a new timeslot, CALL residential life 607-777-2321. 

🔑 After room selection, be sure to check your housing on the Application Status page in your housing portal to be sure you were correctly housed. 

Selecting a room is a binding agreement

Once a student (or their group leader) selects a room in the returning student housing process, they are financially obligated to on-campus housing for the entire upcoming academic year. Students who select or are assigned to a room will not be released from the Housing Agreement. The only exceptions will be for students who are enrolled in a study abroad program or leaving the University.

Group Sizes

To completely fill a space, groups need to be configured as follows: 

  • Apartments
    • 4 or 6 people to fill a Hillside apartment, all single rooms
    • 2 or 4 people to fill a Susquehanna apartment — the number of 2-person apartments is very limited
    • Some apartments include a super single, which is a larger room with a full-sized bed. Be sure to check the housing rates as the room rate is higher.
  • College-in-the-Woods
    • 2 people to fill corridor-style double room
    • 3 people to fill designed triple room (limited availability)
    • 6 people to fill most suites (3 double rooms per suite)
    • 4 people to fill a 4-person suite (2 double rooms in the suite — VERY limited availability)
  • Dickinson
    • 5 people to fill most flats (2 double rooms, 1 single room)
    • 4 people to fill a 4-person flat (4 single rooms in the flat)
    • 3 people to fill designed triple room with a private bathroom (limited availability)
    • 2 people to fill a corridor-style double with a private bathroom (limited availability)
  • Hinman
    • 6 people to fill most suites (3 double rooms in the suite)
    • 4 people to fill a 4-person suite (2 double rooms in the suite — VERY limited availability)
  • Mountainview
    • 6 people to fill most suites (3 double rooms in a suite)
    • 4 people to fill a 4-person suite (2 double rooms in a suite — VERY limited availability)
    • 3 people to fill designed triple room with a private bathroom (limited availability)
  • Newing
    • 3 people to fill designed triple room (limited availability)
    • 2 people to fill a corridor-style double room
    • 1 person to fill a corridor-style single room (VERY limited availability)

Additional information for groups: 

  • For room selection, make sure the group leader and everyone within the group meets the requirement for the OPTION in which you are selecting your room.
  • Your group must be formed and confirmed in the housing portal.
  • Only the group leader can access the housing portal during room selection.  
  • The group leader will house the entire group. Group leaders must be sure to place all members of their group in a bed. If you are unable to house someone, let them know. Be sure you have the correct roommate pairings and have discussed who is to be assigned to each room.

It is best to start your room selection as soon as your time slot allows. If you miss your timeslot, you will have to select your room during the next time slot within your OPTION or the next OPTION for which you or your group meets the qualifications.

You can make ONLY ONE selection during the process. Once your room selection is made, the process is complete. You cannot go back and change your room selection. 

Need help?

  • If you experience difficulties while choosing your room, CALL Residential Life immediately at 607-777-2321. Emails may not be answered in a timely manner.
  • If you call after your OPTION has closed, you won't be able to select a room until your next eligible OPTION.
  • If you reconfigure your group once your OPTION has started, call Residential Life immediately for assistance.
  • If emailing or leaving a message, be sure to include your name, phone number and description of the problem.

Things to consider as you think about where you want to live

  • Housing costs vary based on area and room type. Be sure to check out the housing rates before selecting your room.
  • Think about if you would like to be a part of a learning community and apply to the community by February 21.
  • Consider where campus construction is scheduled to occur next year. As shared by President Stenger during the State of the University address, construction of the New Lecture Hall near Hinman College as well as the expansion of the NAR building, the new residence hall near CIW and Mountainview College and the renovation of Oneida Hall in CIW will all be underway.
  • If you prefer corridor style living to promote meeting and connecting with people more easily consider Newing College or CIW Corridor Style Rooms. 
    For the proximity to classroom buildings, especially the Lecture Hall, consider Hinman College. 

Housing accommodations

°®¶¹´«Ã½ is committed to providing equal educational opportunity and full participation for students with disabilities. Students with documented disabilities who require an accommodation in order to fully participate in the residential component of their college experience may apply for housing accommodations through Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Housing accommodations include, but are not limited to, visual fire alarms, first-floor rooms, elevator access, climate control, single rooms and wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Residential Life has the most flexibility to work with and meet accommodations for students who apply for and receive their accommodation at least 30 days prior to the start of their room selection process. The SSD office will continue to accept and review housing accommodation requests beyond this timeline, but fulfillment will be based on availability.

Students with a current housing accommodation that plan to return to on-campus housing for 2025–2026 must be re-approved for their housing accommodation with SSD. Students applying/re-applying for a housing accommodation must also participate in the housing process.

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