Residence Life Communications Log

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Communications Log

Housing Application Updates

Dear Bison Community, 
 
The Office of Residence Life and University Housing is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the 2025–2026 housing application process. Please carefully review the timeline and steps below. 

Application Schedule 

  • May 8-15: Second-year students 
  • May 15-22: First-time-in-college (FTIC) students 
  • May 22-29: Third- and fourth-year students 

Important Reminders 

  • A nonrefundable $50 application fee must be paid through StarRez before you can access the application. 
  • Paying the fee does not guarantee a housing assignment. 
  • Students may complete and submit the housing application; however, housing assignments will not be made for those with a prior balance. Please ensure your student account is clear to remain eligible for an assignment. 
  • FTIC and second-year students are required to live on campus. To opt out, you must submit an exemption form for approval. 

How to Apply 
1. Log in to StarRez. 

2. Click Howard Student SSO Login. 

3. Select Apply for Housing > Academic Year 2025–2026. 

4. Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee. 

5. Enter payment details and complete the application. 

6. Wait for your housing assignment or waitlist notification. 

7. If assigned housing: 

  • Log back into StarRez. 
  • Confirm your assignment. 
  • Pay the $500 nonrefundable housing deposit within three days of receiving your assignment notification (not when you open the message). 

Additional Information 

  • Assignments will be finalized by early July. While you can indicate a hall preference, specific placements are not guaranteed. 
  • If you decline your housing assignment or miss the confirmation deadline, your spot will go to the next student on the waitlist. 
  • Roommate changes can only be requested during fall consolidation week. Hall or room transfer requests will not be accepted. 

We encourage you to apply as early as possible once your window opens. In the meantime, please review the following resources: 

We look forward to welcoming our residence hall students to campus in August and hope you have a safe and enjoyable summer. If you have questions not addressed in the FAQ, please contact us at hureslife@howard.edu. 
 
In Truth and Service, 
 
Office of Residence Life and University Housing