Apply for Housing

Please be aware that, in order to be eligible for 2023-2024 housing, the following requirements must be met by the deadlines provided. If you do not complete all the required steps by the dates listed, your access to on-campus housing could be jeopardized.

STEP ONE: PAY YOUR ENROLLMENT FEE

Students confirm their intent to enroll at Howard University by paying the required $300 non-refundable Enrollment Fee. By paying this fee, you accept your admittance to Howard University. This is an out-of-pocket student expense that should be paid upon receiving your acceptance letter and before a student can matriculate at Howard University. Student loans or any other financial award money cannot be applied toward this fee (it cannot be waived). Accepted students may pay the $300 enrollment fee Here.

The steps are provided below for your convenience:

1.     Enter your Student Identification Number including the ‘@’ symbol; (Ex. @012345678) and PIN (six-digit DOB in the MMDDYY format or your new BisonWeb PIN) in the Students and Staff area (your identification number and pin can be found in your acceptance letter).

2.     Select the Deposits tab at the top of the page.

3.     Beside Select a term, select the appropriate semester from the drop-down menu. Do NOT select the 'NT' term. For example, if you are an undergraduate student, please select 'Fall 2023' and not 'Fall 2023 NT'.

4.     Select the appropriate deposit from the drop-down menu beside Select a deposit. First year students should select the 'Freshman Enrollment Fee', and transfer students should select the 'Transfer Enrollment Fee'.

5.     Follow the prompts through the payment, print the confirmation page and retain for your records this record.

STEP TWO: All Howard communications will be sent to your Bison Email. Issued to enrolled student only, you can access your login information from BisonWeb generally between 2-5 business days after you have paid the correct enrollment fee for your admission type. You can access your student email through your BisonWeb portal. 

                     Step 1: Log into BisonWeb.

Step 2: Click Personal information

Step 2: Click View E-Mail Addresses

Note: You must enter the "@" sign before your student ID to access your BisonWeb account

Alternatively, you can log in at: www.gmail.com using your Howard email credentials.

Student email domain is: @Bison.howard.edu

Your username is generally, first.lastname; In some cases, it could be first initial, lastname.  

·       Example: howard.blue@Bison.howard.edu (first.lastname) or howardb@Bison.howard.edu (firstinitial, lastname)

·       A Bison Email is only issued to enrolled student. Students who are only accepted do not get a Bison email.

STEP THREE: You are required to pay the $50 Housing Application Fee between Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 18, 2023, no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT.  

Please note: You must complete STEP 1 before entering the Housing Portal.

To Pay the Housing Deposit:

1.     Log into Howard Epay

2.     Click Deposits

3.     Click Fall 2023 (NOT Fall 2023 NT)

4.     Select the Housing Appl. Fee - New Entrants

5.     Enter Payment Information

6.     Save Confirmation Email

Before you can enter the Housing Application Portal, please refer to your “Welcome to Howard University” email with instructions on how to setup your Bison email. Your Bison email is used for official communications from HU faculty, and offices such as: Financial Aid, Student Accounts, University Housing, and the University Registrar.

STEP FOUR:  Complete the 2023-2024 StarRez Housing Application for First Time In College (FTIC) students between April 25, 2023, at noon and May 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

StarRez Login Credentials

Use the following standard username/password, unless you have personally changed your credentials:

Email: Bison Student Email Address (@bison.howard.edu)

Before you can enter the Housing Application Portal, please refer to your “Welcome to Howard University” email with instructions on how to setup your Bison email. Your Bison email is used for official communications from HU faculty, and offices such as: Financial Aid, Student Accounts, University Housing, and the University Registrar.

If you are unable to register and/or reset your credentials, please contact HU Help Desk at (202) 806-2020 or email them from your Bison email at HelpDesk@Howard.edu

To Complete the StarRez Housing Application:

1.     Log into StarRez

2.     Click Apply for Housing below Howard University

3.     Select Academic Year 2023-2024

4.     Complete ALL required sections

STEP FIVE: If you require a housing accommodation for a disability, please register with the Office of Student Services. Please note that the Office of Student Services will correspond with the Office of Residence Life regarding your approved accommodation, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs based on your preferences and availability. Should spaces not be available to meet your approved accommodation request, the Office of Residence Life will provide you an assignment in the next available space.

Key Considerations About the Housing Application:

Rental Insurance

All on-campus residential students are required to have rental insurance. The Howard University Office of Residence Life and University Housing has partnered with GradGuard as an option for rental insurance. Students will be required to upload proof of rental insurance.

Medical Clearance

The Student Health Center requires verification of your immunizations and medical requirements for Howard University by submitting to the student health portal. All requirements must be completed in advance to avoid a hold on your student account and delayed access for move-in to the residential halls.

Roommates

You can request roommates through the Housing Application under the “Roommate Groups” section. Under this section, you will have the ability to search for and invite friends to join a group of potential roommates.

We look forward to seeing you this Fall at Howard University!

Excellence in Truth and Service

Office of Residence Life & University Housing

Howard University

HURESLIFE@howard.edu

Tel: 202.806.66131

The Office of Residence Life and University Housing is pleased to announce that the 2023-2024 housing application process is now underway.

The first step of this process is to pay a non-refundable $200 deposit, which may be submitted beginning Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. The housing deposit must be paid, in order to participate in the housing process. 2nd years are guaranteed housing. 

Please follow these instructions carefully to pay the housing deposit:

1.       Login to Howard Epay

2.       Click Deposits

3.       Click Fall 2023 (not Fall 2023 NT)

4.       Select the Housing Deposit

5.       Enter Payment Information

6.       Save Confirmation Email

For students with an outstanding balance, the housing deposit will be applied towards the total student balance. Students with an account balance of zero will have the amount refunded by Howard University in the fall semester.

The official 2023-2024 housing application for Continuing students will open on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, and will close on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Students are encouraged to submit the housing deposit as soon as you are able to do so next week. When the housing application opens in early May, it is highly recommended that students complete it soon thereafter to prevent delays in receiving updates about your housing status.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at hureslife@howard.edu.

Excellence in Truth and Service,

Office of Residence Life and Housing

The Office of Residence Life and University Housing is pleased to announce that the 2023-2024 housing application process is now underway.

The first step of this process is to pay a non-refundable $200 deposit, which may be submitted beginning Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. The housing deposit must be paid, in order to participate in the housing process. However, it does not guarantee housing for the upcoming academic year.

Please follow these instructions carefully to pay the housing deposit:

1. Login to Howard Epay
2. Click Deposits
3. Click Fall 2023 (not Fall 2023 NT)
4. Select the Housing Deposit
5. Enter Payment Information
6. Save Confirmation Email

For students with an outstanding balance, the housing deposit will be applied towards the total student balance. Students with an account balance of zero will have the amount refunded by Howard University in the fall semester.

The official 2023-2024 housing application for Continuing students will open on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, and will close on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Students are encouraged to submit the housing deposit as soon as you are able to do so next week. When the housing application opens in early May, it is highly recommended that students complete it soon thereafter to prevent delays in receiving updates about your housing status.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at hureslife@howard.edu.

Excellence in Truth and Service,

Office of Residence Life and Housing

Interested in living on campus this year? Housing applications for 2022-2023 are now being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, pending availability of space. Apply now to be added to our list of preferred housing options. You will be notified by June 22, 2022 if your request for housing is accepted.

Subject Line:  2023-2024 Housing Application Process Now Underway for Continuing Students

Dear Continuing Student,

The Office of Residence Life and University Housing is pleased to announce that the 2023-2024 housing application process is now underway.

The first step of this process is to pay a non-refundable $200 deposit, which may be submitted beginning Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. The housing deposit must be paid, in order to participate in the housing process. However, it does not guarantee housing for the upcoming academic year.

Please follow these instructions carefully to pay the housing deposit:

1. Login to Howard Epay
2. Click Deposits
3. Click Fall 2023 (not Fall 2023 NT)
4. Select the Housing Deposit
5. Enter Payment Information
6. Save Confirmation Email

For students with an outstanding balance, the housing deposit will be applied towards the total student balance. Students with an account balance of zero will have the amount refunded by Howard University in the fall semester.

The official 2023-2024 housing application for Continuing students will open on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, and will close on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Students are encouraged to submit the housing deposit as soon as you are able to do so next week. When the housing application opens in early May, it is highly recommended that students complete it soon thereafter to prevent delays in receiving updates about your housing status.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at hureslife@howard.edu.

Excellence in Truth and Service,

Office of Residence Life and Housing