Application timeline for housing
| Activity/Event/Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring 2021 housing application is available | October 1 |
| Fall 2021 housing application is available | November 15 |
| Room change process for students applying for spring semester housing | November 16 - December 8 |
| Last meal before extended Fall/Winter break (brunch) | November 25 |
| Residence halls closing date (5 p.m. for students checking out for the semester or year; students with extenuating circumstance can remain until they relocate to temporary extended break housing) | November 25 |
| Students with extenuating circumstance relocate to temporary extended break housing | November 28 - December 2 |
| Spring 2021 housing assignments sent | Early December |
| Main office in Juniper Hall closes at 12:00 p.m. noon | December 24 and 31 |
| Priority application date for 2021-2022 housing | February 1, 11:59 p.m. |
| Housing application closes for students who applied by February 1, 11:59pm - these students are unable to update building and roommate preferences | February 2 |
| First round of 2021-2022 housing assignments sent (Application dates: 11/15 - 2/1) | Early April |
| Housing application closes for students who applied February 2 - March 31, 11:59pm - these students are unable to update building and roommate preferences | April 1 |
| Second round of 2021-2022 housing assignments sent (Application dates: 2/2 - 3/31) | Early May |
| Housing application closes for students who applied April 1 - May 10, 11:59 p.m. - these students are unable to update building and roommate preferences in the system, but can email housing@unr.edu to see if this is possible | May 10 |
| Room change request period for students with a housing assignment (you may request a room change) | May 15 - 26 |
| Third round of 2021-2022 housing assignments sent (Applications 4/1-4/30); students are unable to make changes to preferences within the housing application | Early June |
| Housing down payment due ($300) | June 15 |
| Proof of meningitis vaccination due. The University must have this proof on file prior to the student moving into on-campus housing. | June 15 |
| Guarantor form due (any student under 18 at the time of application submission must submit this form) | June 15 |
| Acceptance of admission to University of Nevada, Reno due | June 15 |
| Deadline to cancel housing application without penalty | June 15 |
| Fourth round of 2021-2022 housing assignments sent (Applications 5/1-5/31); students are unable to make changes to preferences within the housing application | Early July |
| Students who apply for 2021-2022 housing June 1 or after will be assigned as space is available | Mid-July and ongoing |
| Room change request period (second opportunity) for students with a housing assignment (you may request a room change) | July 15-28 |
| Deadline to cancel housing application and forfeit $300 down payment | July 31 |
| Deadline to cancel housing application with a 25% housing cancellation fee | August 1 - August 17 |
| Residence halls open. For more information, visit our move-in day informational page. | August 12-15 |
| NevadaFit Opening Ceremony and start to NevadaFit | August 15 |
| Room change request period (you may request a room change). Please note residents will not be allowed to change rooms until September 6 or after. | August 18 - September 3 |
| Meal plan change request period - You are allowed ONE meal plan change through the third week of each semester. Only upgrades are allowed after that date. To request a meal plan change, please visit your online Housing Profile and complete the Meal Plan Change Academic Year Application. | August 18 - September 10 |
| Payment due for fall semester tuition, fees, room and board | August 20 |
| First day of classes | August 23 |