Welcome to WVU Housing!

Welcome to the Residential Communities at West Virginia University. Given that you will spend a large percentage of your time outside the classroom, we know it is important for your residence to be a place where you feel comfortable and enjoy spending your time. We strive to provide services, programs, and an atmosphere that will enhance your educational growth and experiences.

News and Information

Room selection process – HMS

Due to limited availability, the Housing Management System (HMS) will not be utilized for room selection for the Fall 2013/Spring 2014 academic year beginning at midnight on Friday, April 26, 2013. Room assignments from this time period on will be made by the Housing Office assignments staff, based on preferences you have indicated on your application. Please note that due to availability the staff will try their best to get you into one of your preferred residence halls.

Housing applications

Housing applications for fist time Freshman, Transfer, and Returner students (students currently living in the residence halls and wish to return) for the 2013-2014 Academic Year (Fall 2013 and Spring 2014) are open.
Note: Returner Student Applications will re-open on February 1, 2013. Only a limited number of spaces are available. Once our capacity is reached no additional applications will be taken. .

To complete a housing application, please see the instructions or tutorial under the “Apply for Housing” tab at the top of this page. If you have any questions, please contact the Housing Assignments Office at wvu-assign@mail.wvu.edu or you may call 304-293-2811.