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New and Transfer Student Housing Contract Process

Signing a Housing Contract

The on campus residential experience plays a critical role in ensuring our student’s success. It allows students to learn skills related to independent and communal living, establish a strong social network, and connect with multiple support resources available that gives them the foundation to succeed. With this as the guiding principle, all MTU first year students are required to live on campus to maximize their success.

All students living in the residence halls are required to have a qualifying residential meal plan to ensure that students have the necessary nutritional support during the academic year. Learn more on our Residential Dining website.

We strongly recommend all new and transfer students complete a housing contract by June 1 to ensure an optimized placement and receive their assignment in July. Students can apply after this date, but placement will be on a space available basis and assignments won't be available until August. Transfer students must complete a Housing contract by June 1.

Housing Profile

Once you sign your contract in HuskyHouse and successfully guarantee on-campus housing, your next step won't begin until early March. At that time you'll complete your Housing Profile, which is required for the housing assignment process.

Your Housing Profile helps you:

Match with potential roommates
Be placed in a residential community that fits your preferences

The information you provide will be visible to other incoming Huskies to help everyone find an ideal roommate. If you don’t select a roommate, our housing team will use your profile to match you with a compatible roommate during the assignment process.

Be sure to watch your email for important information and updates on timing regarding this process.

Roommate Matching (Starting March 5)

New students do not select their specific room but do have the opportunity to select their roommate. Online roommate matching for new students is available from March 5 - June 1 for the upcoming Fall semester.

Here are some items to consider when matching with a roommate:

You don't have to be best friends. If you're looking to be BFFs, say that now so you all know if you're on the same page!
You may be into really different things but make great roommates because you have similar habits.
Be honest about your habits!

Contract Process Complete!

Assignment Notification

New students who complete a housing contract and housing profile by June 1 will see their housing assignment in early July through their HuskyHouse portal. New students who complete their housing contract and housing profile after June 1 will be able to see their housing assignment by early August.

The unique characteristics of each community are the key ingredient in our assignment process, which ensures the most optimal residential experience

When you review your assignment information in HuskyHouse, you will see the following:

Building and room assignment
Room type
Name(s) of your roommate(s).

For further information, see the current room-and-board rates and the Accounting department.

Assigned Move-In Times

Move-In days are an exciting and busy time on Michigan Tech's campus!

To ensure a smooth, efficient start to your time at Michigan Tech, every Husky is assigned a specific move-in time, which you can find in your HuskyHouse portal. This assigned schedule is crucial because it significantly reduces traffic congestion and prevents unnecessary delays, ensuring you and your family get the support you need promptly. Please arrive during your designated time so you can focus on enjoying this exciting day!

Frequently Asked Questions

Signing a Housing Contract Frequently Asked Questions

I have an accommodation need to live on campus. How do I go about requesting this?

If you believe that you have a housing request that relates to a physical, psychological, or medical condition, please contact Student Disability Services (SDS) to request a housing accommodation.

Roommate Matching Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Roommate Matching process open?

Roommate Matching opened on March 5 and closes on June 1.

When do I get my housing assignment?

Students who signed a Housing contract prior to June 1 will receive their housing assignment in early July. Students who signed a Housing contract after June 1 will receive their housing assignment in early August. Room assignment details will be available in the HuskyHouse portal.

Will I be able to make a change to my roommate pairing?

Yes. If your roommate arrangements change you will be able to alter the arrangement up until June 1.

If I connect with a new roommate during summer orientation, can I request them as a roommate?

For students who apply on or before June 1, we will be near finalized with the assignment process and it will not be possible to make changes or accept requests.

Can I choose to live off-campus during my first year at Michigan Tech?

All first-year students, other than transfer or commuting students living with a parent/guardian, must live on campus during their first year. Students receiving a Leading Scholar Award, National Scholars Program Award, or Presidential Scholars Program Award are required to live on campus for their first two years. Many students choose to live on campus for more than one year.

I was accepted into the Pavlis Living and Learning Community. What should I expect during roommate matching/room assignment?

You will be able to choose a roommate from other Pavlis LLC members. You will be assigned a room on the ground floor of Wadsworth Hall or West McNair Hall, where you will be living among other Pavlis community members who have similar goals of getting the most out of their MTU experience.

What is Mixed Gender housing and who can apply?

The purpose of Mixed Gender Housing is to provide a safe and welcoming living environment to all students. Mixed Gender Housing is a community where students can live together in a safe and welcoming environment regardless of gender identity or gender expression. All students who are eligible to live in the residence halls can choose to live in Mixed Gender Housing. Please keep in mind that Mixed Gender Housing may be limited depending on demand. If you have a need to live in Mixed Gender Housing, please indicate this on your application or email us at housing@mtu.edu.

I want to make a change to my housing profile. How do I do this?

You can make changes to your housing profile information until Roommate Matching closes on June 1.

Room Assignment Frequently Asked Questions

When and where will I be able to view my room assignment?

If you signed a housing contract and completed your housing profile before June 1, your room assignment will be visible in HuskyHouse by early July. If you did not sign a housing contract or complete your housing profile before the June 1 deadline, you will be able to review your roommate and room assignment in HuskyHouse in early August.

When will I know who my roommate is?

Your roommate will be listed as part of your room assignment on HuskyHouse in early July or early August depending on when you signed your housing contract and completed your housing profile.

How do I get to know my roommate before I move in?

Your roommate’s Michigan Tech email address will be visible to you in HuskyHouse by early July or early August , depending on when you signed your housing contract and completed your housing profile. We recommend emailing them from your MTU email address as a starting point to get to know them.

What if I email my roommate and they don’t respond? Can Housing put me in contact with them some other way?

Unfortunately for privacy reasons we cannot share private contact information for students aside from sharing your roommate’s email address with you. Many students check their email infrequently over the summer. We recommend being patient, as they may respond at a later date.

My roommate seems very different from me, and I don’t think we are compatible. What should I do?

Part of the growth and learning of a college experience is learning from, and learning to cohabitate with, people who come from a variety of backgrounds. We encourage you to allow some time for you and your roommate to get to know each other. If a couple of weeks after move-in you still do not feel comfortable living with your assigned roommate, reach out to your RA for assistance.

Can I request a room change?

No room changes cannot be considered until after the first couple of weeks of the start of the semester. If you have an accommodation request, we encourage you to reach out to Student Disability Services to see if an accommodation can be considered.