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Pay Your Academic Deposit
Starting December 4 at 9:00am, admitted students with a paid academic deposit can start the housing application process for fall 2025 (October 21 for spring 2025 admits). It typically takes about 48 hours after you pay the academic deposit before an admitted student can access the housing portal.
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Review Housing Options
WVU's residence halls are great places to live. There is a first-year live on requirement for first-time freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 24 credit hours because we know that living on-campus gives you a head start on your path to success. Check out each hall with a campus visit or a virtual tour and determine which hall will be the best for you. Be sure to check out the Living-Learning Communities - you can live in a community with people who share your interests and/or major. With a campus visit, you can experience what it's like to be a Mountaineer; schedule your visit with the Visitors Center.
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Complete Your Housing Application
You will be able to access the housing application within 48 hours after you pay the academic deposit. At that time, you can log into myhousing.wvu.edu to complete the online housing application — you will select your space during the self-selection period (see below), complete a profile that lets your roommate(s) learn more about you and pay your $225 housing deposit.
The Housing Portal opens in early December and admitted students with paid academic deposits begin making their selections at that time. The earlier an application is made, the more housing options available. The Housing Assignments team will begin manually assigning spaces in March after the self-selection period closes.
For information on how assignments are made after self-selection closes, please review the Assignments Process FAQs. The Housing Portal has the most up-to-date information about your housing application - you may access it at any time.
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Dining Plan Information
All students who reside in WVU's residence halls must choose a dining plan. Plans, created by WVU Dining with input from WVU's Student Government Association, are student-centered so you can focus on your studies without worrying about grocery shopping, cooking or kitchen clean-up. If you will be new to WVU in fall 2025, plans will be available for you to make your selection in early spring 2025. You will receive an email to let you know when you can check that item off your "to-do" list. In the meantime, visit the WVU Dining Services site to learn more about your options.
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Choose Optional Services
There are several optional services available to enhance your residence hall experience. Visit the optional services page to order your MicroFridge, care packages from home, linens and more.
More Resources
Housing Quicklinks
FAQs
How do I check my room and roommate assignment? How do I request special accommodations?
Housing FAQ Assignments Process FAQImportant Dates
- December 4 - Housing application opens and room selection begins for admitted students who have paid the academic deposit.
- March - self selection closes and students are then assigned based on housing preferences and availability.
- The housing deposit is partially refundable if you cancel your attendance by May 1.