UVA Housing & Residence Life

: The deadline to preference a roommate on your housing application (housing.virginia.edu/first-year-application) is TODAY, June 12 at NOON! Note that you must have submitted your ID photo in order to participate. Or opt to have your roommate assigned, and there's nothing more you need to do! If you want to preference a roommate but haven't yet, see the June 11 email in your UVA inbox for details. Don't forget, preferred roommate requests must be made by noon today!

: The deadline to preference a roommate on your housing application (housing.virginia.edu/first-year-application) is TOMORROW, June 12! Note that you must have submitted your ID photo in order to participate. Or you can opt to have your roommate assigned, in which case there's nothing more you need to do! If you want to preference a roommate but haven't yet, see today's email in your UVA inbox for details. Preferred roommate requests must be made by NOON tomorrow!

: The roommate preferences phase is now open! Note that you must have submitted your ID photo in order to participate in the process. You can also opt to have your roommate assigned, in which case there's nothing more you need to do! If you want to preference a roommate, check our June 8 email in your UVA inbox for more details. Preferred roommate requests must be made by 12 noon on Friday, June 12!

: Have questions about incoming first-year roommates, like how to preference a roommate, or if you need to preference a roommate at all? Spoiler alert: you don’t! If you want to specify a preferred roommate during this phase of the application process (starting Tuesday, June 9), let our video (youtu.be/c-TmorurnuQ) show you how to do it in the UVA Housing portal.

UVA First-Year Housing Application: Roommate Preferences Have questions about incoming first-year roommates, like how to pre...

! The Roommate Preferences phase opens on June 9, but did you know that it's completely optional? If you choose to have your roommate assigned, there's nothing more you need to do! To learn more, watch our video (youtu.be/m7xDv7agPhU) featuring students who chose this option for their first year.

First-Year Tips: Opting for an Assigned Roommate at UVA Are you thinking about opting for an assigned roommate for your first year at UVA? Maybe you have questions? First-year students Macabee, Tayla, Mubara, and ...

: Roommate preferences can be completed on your application in the housing portal from Tuesday, June 9 to Friday, June 12 at 12 noon! Note that you must have submitted your ID photo in order to preference a roommate. You can also opt to have your roommate assigned, in which case there's nothing more you need to do! Look for an email from Housing & Residence Life on Monday, June 8 with more details concerning roommate options.

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Alumni Hoos staying on Grounds for this weekend: please note our office hours! Our front desk staff will be available from 8 a.m. each day. We'll close on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m., Friday, June 5 at 9 p.m., Saturday, June 6 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 7 at 7 p.m.

and incoming transfer students: TODAY is the deadline to submit your 2026-2027 housing application!

Incoming first-year students MUST complete the application in order to receive a residential assignment, apply to certain programs, or request a specific roommate.⁠ If you haven't submitted your application yet, don't delay: be sure to apply at the UVA housing portal (virginia.starrezhousing.com/StarRezPortalX/) by 11:59 p.m.!

and incoming transfer students: the deadline to submit your housing application is TOMORROW! Incoming first-years, if you haven't completed the application yet, see the message sent to your UVA email on May 27 for additional information and links to helpful housing resources. And be sure to apply by 11:59 p.m. on June 1!