{"id":132,"date":"2024-03-28T12:43:37","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T16:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife-wds-prd.utk.edu\/housing\/?page_id=132"},"modified":"2026-09-21T14:15:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:15:13","slug":"room-selection-for-returning-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/residents\/room-selection-for-returning-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Room Selection for Returning Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

On-campus housing for the 2027\u20132028 academic year will be limited and in high demand as we prepare to welcome another first-year class on Rocky Top.\u202fHousing for students in their second year and beyond is not guaranteed. Room selection eligibility for students who want to live on campus next year will be determined through an application and randomized selection process.<\/p>\n

This process is open only to students residing in University Housing locations: on-campus residence halls or the off-campus master lease, Lakemoor Station, for 2026\u20132027. At this time, students in Greek houses are not eligible to apply.
\nParticipation in the process is optional. Students who do not participate will not be considered for University Housing for 2027\u20132028.<\/p>\n

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Room Selection Timeline<\/h2>\n

Thursday, September 24, 2026: You will receive an assigned application start time in your email
\n<\/strong>University Housing will send an email to your UT email explaining the application process. This email will also include your assigned application start time. Please do not attempt to apply until your start time.<\/p>\n

Friday, September 25, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/strong>
\nAll students are encouraged to attend the Fall Off-Campus Housing Expo along the Pedestrian Walkway to learn about over 25 different off-campus housing options. Learn about different options in person, enjoy free giveaways, and even visit the University Housing table to ask questions about our process.<\/p>\n

Monday, September 28, and Tuesday, September 29, 2026: Apply for housing when your start time begins<\/strong>
\nYou may log in to the\u00a0University Housing Portal<\/a> and begin your application.\u202fOnce your application time starts, apply any time before the deadline. Application start times are to improve system performance only and do not affect your chances of eligibility for a room. The initial application process will take less than five minutes. Note:<\/strong> The date you complete your application does not impact your status. All completed applications will be randomized to determine eligibility or waitlist status.<\/p>\n

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9 a.m.<\/strong>
\nApplications for Returning Student Room Selection close.\"Two<\/p>\n

Monday, October 12, 2026
\n<\/strong>You will be notified by email if you are eligible to select a room on campus or if you have been placed on a waitlist. Eligible students will select a room in October and are guaranteed a housing assignment but must select a room during the designated time.
\nTypically, due to high demand, more students are waitlisted than offered a chance to participate in the initial room selection round.<\/p>\n

October 19 through October 21 at 5:00 p.m.<\/strong>
\nEligible students may complete the housing agreement, search for eligible roommates, and select a room on campus.\u202fStudents will be assigned a start time to access the University Housing Portal. After room selection closes at 5:00 p.m., eligible students who did not select a room will no longer be eligible and should pursue off-campus options.<\/p>\n

October through July 31, 2027<\/strong>
\nWaitlist students are periodically made eligible to select as space opens or receive an updated waitlist number. Waitlist students are prompted via email to renew their interest to remain on the waitlist. Failure to renew will result in removal from the waitlist.<\/p>\n

Students Eligible for Room Selection<\/h2>\n

If you have been notified of eligibility for room selection, the dates of your eligibility can be found in your notification email. Eligible students may participate in room selection for fall 2027\u2013spring 2028 during specified dates.<\/p>\n

Lakemoor Station*<\/a>,\u00a0Laurel Hall<\/a>, and\u00a0Volunteer Hall<\/a>\u00a0are the designated housing options for returning students during room selection. Available halls are subject to change.
\n*Lakemoor Station is an off-campus master lease. However, since it is offered by University Housing, it is considered an on-campus option through our process.<\/p>\n

If you do not select a room during your specified eligibility dates, your eligibility for room selection will expire, and you will not receive another opportunity to select.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roommate Search\/Match<\/p>\n

Once initial eligibility is determined, you can search and match with a roommate who is also eligible for on-campus room selection in the University Housing portal. Roommate pairs can only be created between two eligible students. An eligible student cannot pull in a waitlisted student during their selection window.<\/p>\n

Students Waitlisted for Room Selection<\/h2>\n

Students on the waiting list will be notified on October 12 with details on their waiting list status for the fall 2027\u2013spring 2028 academic year.<\/p>\n

Wait-listed students will become eligible in groups as we have enough capacity to allow for additional room selection processes. When made eligible, students will be notified of dates that they can select a room. We will update students via email who remain on the waiting list of their new position and status.<\/p>\n

Waitlist updates will continue to be sent through July 31, 2027 or until no spaces remain.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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<\/svg> Will I know my position on the waiting list? <\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Once the waiting list is set, we will let you know your initial position. Because the waitlist will move frequently and relative to gender, this number will change often. We will keep you updated via email throughout the process.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/svg> When will I know if I am moved off of the waitlist?<\/b> <\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Once the waiting list is set, we will let you know your initial position. Because the waitlist will move frequently and relative to gender, this number will change often. We will keep you updated via email throughout the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/svg> What if I am eligible to select a room, but am not sure if I want to live on campus? <\/b> <\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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You may cancel a selected room at any time without any financial penalty. Cancellation will remove eligibility for future room selection.[<\/span>\/collapse]<\/p>\n

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<\/svg> What residence hall options will be available? <\/b> <\/b> <\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Lakemoor Station<\/a>,\u00a0Laurel Hall<\/a>, and\u00a0Volunteer Hall\u00a0<\/a>are the designated housing options for returning students during Room Selection. Available halls are subject to change. For planning purposes, we encourage you to review the\u00a02026\u20132027 Fall and Spring Semester Rates<\/a>. Information on the proposed 2027\u20132028 Fall and Spring Semester Rates is typically available in April.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/svg> How can I cancel my application?<\/b> <\/b> <\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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To cancel your application, visit the\u00a0University Housing Portal<\/a> at any time. There is no fee to cancel your 2027\u20132028 Returning Student Application.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/svg> Can I request a specific roommate for on-campus housing? <\/b> <\/b> <\/b> <\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Once initial eligibility is determined, you can search and match with a roommate who is also eligible for on-campus room selection in the University Housing Portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Looking for a place to live off-campus?<\/h2>\n

The Off-Campus Housing Expo brings representatives from off-campus properties to campus to answer your questions and help you explore off-campus housing options in the Knoxville community. Attend the\u00a0Fall Off-Campus Housing Expo on Friday, September 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0along the Pedestrian Walkway. Get information from 25 different off-campus locations. Find more information about Knoxville properties and check out the roommate matching tool on\u00a0offcampushousing.utk.edu<\/a>\u00a0to find other UT students who want to live off campus too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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