Apply for housing

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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How to apply for on-campus housing

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.

STEP 1

Submit housing application

Apply early to secure your space. Living on campus is one of the best ways to experience the Wolf Pack community.

  • Application opens November 12 at 10 a.m.
  • Log in to the housing portal using your NetID (or NSHE ID) and password.
  • Complete your profile and submit housing, roommate and meal plan preferences
  • Pay the application fee when prompted.
  • Receive your confirmation email once your application is submitted.

Tip: Apply by the priority deadline — February 15, 2026

STEP 2

Select your room

Once applications close, eligible students will receive an assigned window to choose their room online.

  • Selection windows — March 10-June 30, 2026
  • Check your University email for your room selection time.
  • Log in to the housing portal when your window opens.
  • Browse available halls and room types in real time.
  • Select your room and confirm your choice.

Tip: Log-in right at your assigned time — popular halls fill quickly!

STEP 3

Find/select roommates

Want to live with friends or meet new ones? Use roommate to search by shared interests and study habits.

  • Roommate portal opens February 16, 2026
  • Complete your roommate profile with your preferences.
  • Search for roommates or create/join a roommate group.
  • Confirm your group and roommate selections.
  • No roommate? We’ll match you automatically based on your profile.

Tip: Find the right roommate fit by being honest in your profile.

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Additional housing selections to consider

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.

 

Explore your residence hall and meal plan options

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.

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Residence Halls Overview
Compare buildings, amenities, and locations.
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Meal Plans
Explore plan options that fit your schedule.

Housing & Meal Rates

Rates displayed are approximate and intended to help plan for housing and dining expenses.
Academic Year 2025-2026

Billing period:

First choose a residence hall to see available room types.

Room types are filtered by the selected building.

Room Rate (Annual)
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Meal Plan Cost (Annual)
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Total Cost Per Person Per Academic Year
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If no meal plan is selected, only the room rate is included.

 

Choosing your room: It's all online

After your housing application is submitted, you’ll receive a selection time by email based upon the date of your completed application.

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How selecting your room works

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.

  • Selection window. Watch your University of Nevada, Reno email for your date and time to select your residence hall preferences: March 10-June 30, 2026
  • Selection order. Your selection order is based on your completed application date. Applicants who submit by the priority deadline may select preferences earlier.
  • Roommate groups. A roomate group’s room selection time is based on the latest submitted housing application in the group.
 

Find your perfect roommate match

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

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Apply, match, and move in. Finding your perfect room and roommate is all part of the Nevada experience.

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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