Applying for housing is your first step to becoming part of the Wolf Pack family. Living on campus puts you close to classes, dining and the top college atmosphere in the country.
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Here’s a quick look at the most important dates for the 2026 housing application cycle. For more details, see the full housing timeline.
Housing application opens
November 12, 2025
Priority application deadline
February 15, 2026
Roommate portal opens
February 16, 2026
Housing down payment due
June 15, 2026
Apply early to secure your top residence hall preferences, get priority access to room selection and match with the roommates you want. The process is quick, easy, and entirely online. Just log in, choose your housing options and submit your application before the priority deadline of February 15, 2026.
Apply early to secure your space. Living on campus is one of the best ways to experience the Wolf Pack community.
Tip: Apply by the priority deadline — February 15, 2026
Once applications close, eligible students will receive an assigned window to choose their room online.
Tip: Log-in right at your assigned time — popular halls fill quickly!
Want to live with friends or meet new ones? Use the roommate portal to search by shared interests and study habits.
Tip: Find the right roommate fit by being honest in your profile.
Explore specialized housing experiences available when you apply for on-campus housing at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Living Learning Communities
Join a Living Learning Community (LLC) to connect with students who share your academic major and interests. LLCs are located in select halls and offer special events, study support and faculty involvement.
Apply early as space is limited.
$50 per-semester program fee applies
Gender-inclusive housing
Gender-inclusive housing provides an affirming, safe, and supportive environment for transgender students, gender-nonconforming students and the larger LGBTQIA+ student community.
Choose where you’ll live and dine as part of the Wolf Pack experience. With nine residence halls and multiple meal plans designed for every schedule and budget, you can create your ideal campus life, from your room layout to a meal plan that meets your dining needs.
Rates displayed are approximate and intended to help plan for housing and dining expenses.
Academic Year 2025-2026
First choose a residence hall to see available room types.
Room types are filtered by the selected building.
If no meal plan is selected, only the room rate is included.
After your housing application is submitted, you’ll receive a selection time by email based upon the date of your completed application.
After your housing application is complete, you’ll later receive a selection time via email. During your assigned room selection window, log in to the housing portal to browse available residence halls and rooms. You can see what’s open in real time and can lock in your preferred space instantly.
We know finding the right roommate matters.
In the housing portal, you can connect with friends, search for compatible roommates or be matched automatically based on your profile preferences. Roommate selection happens after your housing application is complete, so make sure you submit your housing application as early as possible the best residence hall availability and placement.
Roommate portal opens: February 16, 2026
Form your own roommate group to live with friends or invite future Wolf Pack classmates you’ve met at orientation.
In the housing portal, you can search for friends by their name, student ID, group name, or email to link your applications together. Only one person needs to create the group, and the others can join using the group name or invitation. Groups can include up to three students who all have completed housing applications.
Keep in mind that room-selection priority is based on the latest completed application within your group. Make sure everyone applies early for the best chance to pick your preferred hall or suite together.
Don’t have a roommate in mind? No problem. Complete your roommate profile in the housing portal to get matched with students who share your interests, sleep habits, or study routines. You’ll be able to browse potential matches and send or accept roommate requests before room selection begins. Prefer to skip matching? We’ll automatically pair you with a roommate based on your profile responses.
Important information about roommate selections
Creating or joining a roommate group does not guarantee a specific hall or room. Assignments are based on availability and application completion dates. Roommate changes or group adjustments can only be made during the designated update period. For the best chance at being placed together, ensure all group members complete their housing applications and preferences before the priority deadline (February 15, 2026).
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