How to Apply for Housing
After you have been admitted to West Virginia University, please complete the following steps to apply for housing:
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Pay Your Academic Deposit
Payment is due by December 1 if you need housing for the spring semester and by May 1 for students starting in the fall semester.
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Review Housing Options
Each residence hall is a great place to live. Check out each hall and determine which hall will be the best for you. Start by reviewing the details of each hall. You can also plan a tour with the Visitors Center.
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Complete Your Housing Application
Wait at least 48 hours after you pay the academic deposit and log on to myhousing.wvu.edu to complete the online housing application and submit the $225 housing deposit.
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Select Your Roommate
You are able to select your own roommate! Simply complete your online profile at myhousing.wvu.edu . Once you do that, search profiles of other students to find the perfect roommate.
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Select Your Room
You are also able to select your own room. Once you know what hall you want to live in (see step 2), you can log into myhousing.wvu.edu to see available spaces and select your room.
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Select Your Meal Plan
There are several options to choose from. Log onto mymountaineercard.wvu.edu to select your plan. Plans will be available January 1, 2018 for the fall semester.
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Choose Optional Services
There are several optional services to choose from. Visit the optional services page to order your MicroFridge, care packages from home, linens and more.
Important Dates
- October 2 — Housing application opens.
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November 1
— Room selection begins.
- January 1 — Meal plan selection begins.
- August 11 — Students move into residence halls for the fall semester.