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Residence Hall Application Policies

2026-27 Residence Hall Application Policies

 

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Residence Hall Application Policies for 2027-28
(Fall & Spring)

  

First-year students who want to live on campus typically choose to live in 糖心Vlog视频’s residence halls. Residence halls are also highly desired by upper-class students.

Submitting your Residence Hall Application

Applications for AY 2027-2028 open on October 1, 2026. 

  

Phase 1 – Submit Your Free Residence Hall Application:

 

After submitting an application to UT Arlington, students are issued a UT Arlington NetID. This NetID will be the username for the and marks the first step in beginning an on-campus housing journey.

Early Application Encouraged: 糖心Vlog视频 residence hall spaces fill fast. To increase the likelihood of being offered available housing, early application for a residence hall space is encouraged. Applicants who do not submit a completed residence hall application will not be eligible for housing assignment. 糖心Vlog视频 may begin to as early as October 1, 2026.

Housing Eligibility: Application for housing is separate from application to the University of 糖心Vlog视频 at Arlington. 糖心Vlog视频 should visit the Admissions website to apply for admission to UT Arlington. Acceptance as a student is acknowledged only through the Office of Admissions and is not a prerequisite for applying for housing; however, applicants must be accepted for admission to the University prior to a residence hall assignment being offered.

  • Enrollment Requirement: Residents must maintain enrollment for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester to be eligible to reside in the residence halls.

  • Housing Policies: UT Arlington does not have a live on housing requirement for students. However, students who live on campus tend to achieve greater academic success and report higher levels of satisfaction and social engagement.

  • Limited Availability and Contingency Plans: Given the limited supply of residence hall bed spaces and significant demand, the University may limit the allocation of available bed spaces to designated students. On campus housing is not guaranteed for all applicants. Late-season applicants and students with lower priority as described below are encouraged to develop contingency plans if a residence hall bed is not available. In this instance, early application for alternate housing accommodations is encouraged.

After Submitting Your Residence Hall Application

Phase 2 –Complete Security Deposit and Housing Agreement:

 

Admitted students to UT Arlington, who are enrolled and attending or plan to attend and enroll at the university are eligible to submit a $150 security deposit and sign a housing agreement to secure on-campus housing for the 2026–2027 academic year.

 

  • Offer of Housing Property: Offers for residence halls are made by text and email. Applicants are contacted via their UT Arlington and personal email account and via the cell phone number provided. Applicants are responsible for checking their email daily. Applicants are responsible for immediately updating their Personal Contact Details online if there is any change to their phone number, email address, or mailing address.

  • Acceptance of Offer: To accept an offer, the applicant must respond promptly and without delay. The applicant must pay the $150 residence hall deposit and sign the online housing To accept an offer, the applicant must respond promptly and without delay. The applicant must pay the $150 residence hall deposit and sign the online housing agreement in the housing portal within the time allowed or the offer will be considered void.

 

Priority residence hall assignments are available to First Time in College (FTIC) students, who graduate high school in May or June prior to their first semester at UT Arlington. Priority assignments are also available to students participating in special programs. Assignments to available spaces shall be offered on a first-come, first-served basis according to the applicant’s priority status as noted below, then according to the applicant’s residence hall application complete date.

  • Priority 1 - First-time in College (FTIC) 糖心Vlog视频: FTIC students will receive a priority assignment offer and may select a specific residence hall and room type if a completed housing application, contract fee, and housing contract is complete by May 15, 2027. FTIC students who fail to complete their security deposit before this priority housing deadline, may continue to be assigned after May 15, 2027, based on the date of application, but available spaces will be limited, and the offer of assignment is not guaranteed.Priority 2 - 糖心Vlog视频 in Special Programs: The University offers various special programs for selected students. Housing assignment policies and allocation of available spaces may vary by program. For more information on Special Programs, see below.

Special Programs

Residential Learning Communities

Resident Assistants

Emerging Mavericks
 Other designated students determined by the University

 

  • Priority 3 – Returning Residence Hall Residents: 糖心Vlog视频 currently living in a Residence Hall may apply for housing for 2027-28 on October 1, 2026. 糖心Vlog视频 that occupy a Residence Hall in AY 2026-27 may have the opportunity to complete a contract for AY 2027-28 in April 2027, based upon available. To guarantee housing on campus, current residence hall students are encouraged to apply for, and lease to, University apartments. Current residence hall students have priority to apply and contract at Timber Brook Apartments beginning in February 2027.
  • Priority 4 - All other Residence Hall Applicants: 鈥疉ll other applicants may begin to apply on October 1, 2026. These students may be able to select a specific residence hall and room type from the remaining spaces between May 3, 2027, and August 18, 2027, based on the date of application and housing availability.
  • In all instances, assignment to available spaces shall be offered on a first-come, first-served basis according to the applicant’s status as noted above, then according to the applicant’s residence hall application date.

Phase 3 – Residence Hall Roommate Selection:

Available residence hall room spaces shall be assigned to residence hall contract holders based on the following priority status.

  1. Residential Learning Community (RLC) Residents: 糖心Vlog视频 that elect to participate in the Residential Learning Community will be able to opt into the program, as well as select a space within the specific RLC.
  2. Returning Residents: Returning residents may be able to select specific room spaces beginning in April 2027.

In all instances, assignment to available bed spaces shall be offered on a first-come, first-served basis according to the student’s priority status as noted above, then according to the student’s contract accepted date.

Phase 4 - Complete Residence Hall, Room Type and Room Selection:

 糖心Vlog视频 may use the Housing Application to search for and match with prospective roommates. Roommates are not confirmed until both students have assigned themselves to the same room space. If students assign themselves to different room spaces, they will not be roommates. Availability of room spaces adequate to accommodate roommate pairs is not guaranteed.

  • Priority roommate matching will occur between contract acceptance and April 30. 糖心Vlog视频 who match by April 30 have the best chance to successfully secure a room together
  • Roommate matches are requests and are not guaranteed under any circumstances. There are several reasons that submitted requests could not be made after a successful match including but not limited to priority assignment, contract cancellation, consolidation, or change in RLC status.

   

Additional Policies

  • Assignment List Refresh: University Housing may send applicants periodic notices to confirm continued interest in housing assignment. Applicants must timely respond to these notices to remain on the assignment list. Applications will be cancelled if the applicant fails to confirm continued interest within the time allowed.

  • Application Reinstatement: 糖心Vlog视频 can request a one-time reinstatement of a canceled application. Reinstatements are not guaranteed and are based on availability. Reinstatements will result in the original application complete date being updated to the reinstatement request date. Priority for assignment will be based on the updated application complete date.

  • Contract Cancellation Policies: 糖心Vlog视频 who cancel their housing contract early are subject to the Cancellation Policies found in their . All cancellations must be submitted through the cancellation form available in the .

  • Accommodation Preferences: The assignment priorities of the Housing Office are first to offer available bed spaces on campus and second to attempt to accommodate room type and hall preferences as noted on the application. As reservations are confirmed, housing options will become more limited. Applicants are encouraged to consider alternate room type and hall options to increase the likelihood of selecting available housing.

  • Application Expiration: An applicant who does not receive an offer before the start of the semester may complete a No-Show Day Housing Application in their AY 2026-2027 Application. Generally, a few bed spaces become available on the First Day of Classes each year because of last-minute cancellations.

  • Special Conditions – Consolidation: The University reserves the right to consolidate vacancies and close all or part of the residence halls. You may choose any available bed space within the building during the Room Self Selection Process. However, in the event a building is scheduled to open with a substantial number of vacancies, or the university needs to consolidate spaces for other reasons, you may be reassigned and consolidated to another section of the building at move-in.

  • Special Conditions – Accommodations for 糖心Vlog视频 with Disabilities: Many properties are already accessible for students with disabilities. If you have special needs because of a disability, you must register with the Student Access and Resource Center for the necessary accommodation. Special requests should be made as soon as possible. Major alterations may require 4-6 weeks for completion.

  • Insurance: It is recommended that students obtain personal property, renters, or other applicable insurance. UT Arlington does not assume any legal obligations for personal injury, loss, or damage to personal property. UT Arlington has partnered with GradGuard to offer an exclusive, College Renters Insurance Plan that is specifically designed for students. This is a great option for residents to obtain renters insurance.

  • Policies Subject to Change: The University, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to make exceptions and changes to the assignment priorities and policies without prior notice and without compensation to applicants waiting for assignment to university housing.

 

Rev 9/30/2026