FAQ | Housing | West Virginia University

Topic Index

Application Process
Cars and Parking
Charges and Billing
Dining Options and Dining Plans
Guests and Visitation
Move in / Move Out
Off Campus
Detailed Residence Hall Information
Room & Roommate Selection / Changes
Special Accommodations
Transfer Students
Work Orders and Maintenance
Other Topics

Application Process

How do I get an application?

Starting January 14, 2026 at 9 a.m. (October 20 for Spring admits), admitted students with a paid academic deposit can complete the housing application (contract, housing deposit, preferences, profiles, etc.) and pay the $225 housing deposit online through the housing portal at MyHousing.wvu.edu.

If you have any questions about housing or the application/deposit process, please contact the WVU Housing Assignments Office at wvu-assign@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-2811.

Residence Hall Assignment Process

How can I make updates to the Housing Application?

A student’s self-selection date is determined by the date and time the housing deposit is paid. Updates made to other sections of the housing application do not affect this date. Students may revise previously completed sections by clicking the appropriate page title in the application status bar on the left side of the screen.

What’s the housing application vs. self-selection?

The housing application consists of the contract, preferences, roommate profile, and housing deposit. Self-selection occurs when a student chooses their hall/room and roommate. Self-selection for Fall 2026 will open on April 14, 2026. Self-selection dates are determined by the date the housing deposit is received and will be communicated to students via their WVU MIX email account.

Where do I pay my Academic Deposit and how does that impact Housing?

Students pay the academic deposit through their WVU Student Portal. Within 48 hours of submitting the academic deposit, students will be able to access the WVU Housing Application

When are housing deposits due?

There is no set deadline for the $225 housing deposit. However, your self-selection date is based on when you pay your housing deposit, and spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s best to complete your application and pay your deposit as early as possible.

The housing application and deposit process are completed online through the MyHousing Portal. Please remember that the housing contract is a legally binding agreement committing you to live in campus housing for the full academic year. Deposit funds are credited toward your fall term housing charges.

MyHousing Portal

Will I get my deposit back if I do not attend WVU?

If you are not planning on attending WVU, we will refund $125 of the housing deposit if we receive your written notification of intent to cancel your contract by May 1 for the fall term or December 1 for the spring term. After this date, deposits are nonrefundable regardless of when you pay the deposit. Application/contracts can be cancelled ONLY if you are not attending WVU. You must notify us via your MIX account with an email to WVU-Assign@mail.wvu.edu, or you may complete an online cancellation form.

Can I sign a housing contract for one semester?

No, unless you are beginning in the spring term. Otherwise, the housing contract is binding for the entire academic year.

Why do I get an error when I try to apply for housing?

If you haven’t paid your academic deposit you will not be able to start the housing application. About forty-eight hours after paying your academic deposit you can complete the housing application and pay the $225 housing deposit online through the housing portal at MyHousing.wvu.edu. If you have any questions about housing or the application/deposit process, please contact the WVU Housing Assignments Office at wvu-assign@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-2811.

When will I know my time slot for Self-Selection?

Students who apply and pay the housing deposit via the housing application before April 14 will be granted access to self-selection on a rolling basis from April 14 to May 8.

You will receive an email to your WVU MIX account approximately two weeks before your room selection access opens, letting you know the first date you may log into the housing portal to select a residence hall space.

Once your access opens, you may select a room at any time until room selection closes (tentatively May 8), subject to space availability. Please continue to monitor your WVU MIX email for updates.

Cars and Parking

Should I bring my car to campus?

Parking on campus can be challenging. Because there are a limited number of parking spaces, we strongly recommend leaving your car at home. Don’t worry—WVU and the City of Morgantown offer several convenient transportation options to help you get where you need to go. Check out the links below to learn more about campus buses, the PRT, and other ways to get around.

Information on Parking at WVU

Personal Rapid Transit System (PRT)

Mountain Line Bus

Charges and Billing

What are certain charges on my account?

How to View/Print Your Bill

What are the room rates?

There are a variety of room options and rates to choose from. Review the links below for complete details.

Room and Dining Plan Rates

Dining Options and Dining Plans

What dining plans are available?

There are several dining plan options for students to choose from. Visit the Dining Services website for the complete list of dining options. You can select your residential meal plan during the self-selection process.

Dining Plans

How do I sign up and or change a dining plan?

Students can sign up and or change a dining plan by logging into mymountaineercard.wvu.edu. Need to make changes to your meal plan? Check out Dining Service's website for more information.

Is the dining plan included in the cost of the room?

Because there are different dining options at different rates, the cost of the dining plan is not included in the cost of the room.

Are students living in residence halls required to have a meal plan?

Yes, all students living in WVU residence halls are required to have a residential dining plan.

Guests and Visitation

Is there a visitation policy?

To help keep our residence hall communities safe, focused on student success and ensure the rights of all community members are respected, there is a guest and visitation policy. To view this and all residence hall policies, visit the link below.

Community Standards of Conduct

How do I register an overnight guest?

Overnight guests may be registered at the residence hall front desk and must be accompanied by their host at all times. All guests must show a valid federal, state, or school photo ID to stay in our residence halls. There may be times when the residence halls are closed to guests due to special events and activities.

Move In / Move Out

Information about the Move In and Move Out Processes

Move-in for fall 2025 will be Thursday, August 16 through Saturday, August 18.

What to bring? What to leave at home?

What to Bring/What to Leave

Off-Campus

Can I live off-campus?

First-year students are required to live in a University residence hall. Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable credit hours not earned while in high school are also required to live in a residence hall.

First-Year Live On Requirement policy

Are there exemptions from living on-campus?

There are a few exemptions that must have prior approval. For more information about this process, visit the link below.

First-Year Live On Requirement policy

Residence Halls

Which residence hall is best?

Each residence hall has its own unique features, and there are several things to consider when deciding which one best fits your needs. Our residence hall communities are designed to support your academic success, personal growth, and connection to campus life. We strongly encourage you to visit campus to explore the halls in person. You can also learn more by exploring the residence halls online and reviewing their amenities, costs, and locations to find the best match for you.

Residence Hall Detailed Information

How many people share my bathroom?

There are different bathroom arrangements depending on which hall that you live in.

Community Style Bathrooms - This is a large bathroom on the floor that multiple students share. These bathrooms are cleaned and maintained daily by custodial staff.

Suite Style Bathrooms - One bathroom is connected to two or more bedrooms. Typically four residents share this space. Residents are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their bathroom, but custodian staff will clean and check them once every three weeks. The university provides toilet paper to students.

Pod Style Bathrooms - Pod-style bathrooms are single-use spaces that anyone on the floor can use when available. Each floor has multiple pods, and each bathroom includes a sink, shower, changing area, and toilet. These bathrooms provide residents with convenient access to essential amenities while maintaining privacy and comfort.

Which Residence Halls are close to my major?

During their first year, students typically have classes on both the Downtown and Evansdale campuses. You can identify buildings that are central to your major—for example, Reynolds Hall for Business majors or the Applied Human Sciences Building for CAHS majors—since you may spend more time there for classes, study sessions, or organization meetings.

However, we encourage you to also consider your activities outside of class when choosing housing. For instance, if you visit the gym frequently, you may want to live near the Student Recreation Center. Other factors to consider include desired amenities and room rates, which can be viewed here:

Where can I see a list of amenities for each Residence Hall?

Students can view a list of amenities for each WVU residence hall. Each residence hall page includes details about room features, community spaces, and available services.

What is the waitlist process? Should I be active in the system to choose my room or should I hold for the waitlist?

Students who are eligible for self-selection should not wait to pick a space. The waitlist opens in June, and assignment changes can be requested at that time through the Housing Portal Waitlist requests and assignment changes are processed based on availability. Limiting conditions—such as specific roommate or residence hall preferences—may affect the likelihood of accommodating a room change.

Room & Roommate Selection/Changes

Roommate selection – how does it work? How do I know who my roommate is? How can I contact my roommate?

Select Your Room and Your Roommate

How can I change rooms during the school year?

Residence Hall Room Changes

I have someone who wants to live with me, but I already have a roommate. What can I do?

Once you’ve selected a residence hall space, we cannot move you to accommodate a roommate request. If your preferred roommate does not choose the available space in your room and another student does, you may not ask the other student to leave or try to switch rooms with them.

However, while the room change function on the MyHousing portal is active, you can switch to another residence hall room that has available space.

Select Your Roommate

Does a Housing Application allow students to also pick LLCs (Living Learning Communities), or does that happen during Self-Selection?

Within the housing application, students can indicate their interest in Living Learning Communities (LLCs) and rank their preferences. Students who are approved for a major-based LLC will be able to view and select an available space in that community when their self-selection period begins. Students are encouraged to research LLC locations (including building and floor) in advance to help guide their selections.

Most LLCs are eligible for self-selection (for example, Honors or major-based LLCs). Thematic LLCs may require a separate application or coordination with a campus partner to request a manual assignment.

I have been accepted to WVU Honors College. How will I be able to select Honors Housing during Self-Selection?

Students who have completed the first phase of the housing application and paid their housing deposit prior to April 14 are eligible to participate in self-selection. Students accepted into the Honors College can view and select an available space in Honors or Lincoln Hall(s) during their self-selection period.

What if I want to live in Honors, but cannot find an available space?

The Honors Hall waitlist does not open until after self-selection ends. Students who want to live in Honors but are unable to find an available space should select another residence hall. Any student who does not select a room before the self-selection period closes will be assigned a space by the Housing Assignments Office.

Special Accommodations

The Office of Housing and Residence Life makes every effort to accommodate special needs. We work with the Office of Accessibility Services to provide assistance and/or accommodations. Students who are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Accessibility Services, which coordinates services across many different departments.

For disability-related housing needs, please forward documentation and a statement of need to the The Office of Accessibility Services, B20 Stewart Hall, Morgantown, WV 26506. For questions, call 304-293-6700.

The earlier that we are aware of your needs the more successful we will be in accommodating you. Please remember to indicate need on the housing application/contract in the space provided, but do not send the documentation with the application/contract.

Accessible Housing Request Process

Transfer Students

Do I have to live in a residence hall?

Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable credit hours are required to live on campus and must go through the housing portal at myhousing.wvu.edu.

First-Year Live On Requirement

Do the University Apartments count as a residence hall?

University Apartments do not satisfy the criteria of the the first-year live-on requirement. Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable credit hours are not eligible to live in University Apartments (or any apartment community in the Morgantown area).

Work Orders and Maintenance

If a student is experiencing building maintenance concerns or internet issues, please review the information in the link below.

Work Orders