Housing Selections

• November 2: Housing Application 2026-27 opens for ALL students
• February: Returning Student Room Selections
• April: Incoming First-Year Student Room Selections
• July 1: Last Day to Cancel Housing without Penalty
• July: Meal Plan Selection & Parking Permit Availability
• August 14: Move-In Day
• August 18: First Day of Class

how do i make a Housing deposit?

Housing deposits are available for payment now for next academic year. The required deposit amount is $100. Read step-by-step instructions for completing the housing application and deposit here. The term listed reflects when a student is making the payment, but the amount will be applied to the student's first semester in residence. (For example, students paying the deposit for the 2027-28 academic year will see 'Fall 2026' but will not see the amount applied until Fall 2027.)

The deposit must be completed 24 hours prior to beginning the housing application.

do returning students have to pay a deposit again?

No, only students living on campus for the first time are required to pay the deposit.

WILL I RECEIVE MY DEPOSIT BACK?

The deposit will be automatically applied to your student account by the 11th day of class during the first semester in which you live on campus.

WHERE DO I START?

First, you must be admitted to Arkansas State University before completing a housing application. If you are unsure of your admission status, visit AState.edu/myDen and log in with the email address and password used when applying to A-State.

APPLY FOR HOUSING

The 2027-2028 application for on-campus housing opens at 10 a.m. on November 2, 2026. It can be accessed within the Housing section of the Pack Portal. Log into the Pack Portal with your A-State email address and password.

This is NOT room selections. Selections will take place during the Spring 2027 semester.

AS A FIRST-YEAR STUDENT, CAN I LIVE AT HOME AND COMMUTE TO ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY?

First-year students who are 17 years of age or older at the start of the fall semester of their first year are required to live on campus. However, first-year students living at the legal residence of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) within a 25-mile radius of campus, first-year students who are at least 21 years old prior to the academic term starting, or students with a medical or financial hardship may complete the Request for Waiver of Living on Campus in the myDen portal. Waiver requests, along with appropriate documentation, will be reviewed by a committee, and notification of a decision will be sent via A-State student email within fourteen (14) business days.

do i have to apply again as a returning student?

Yes, all students wishing to live on campus must complete a housing application each academic year. 

what is grad guard, and is it required?

Grad Guard is a form of renters insurance available to A-State students through the housing application process. While renters insurance is not required, it is strongly encouraged.

when do i select a room?

Students who have begun the housing application will be contacted via their A-State student email during the Spring 2027 semester with instructions on how and when to select a room. Students are encouraged to have their top-three communities in mind prior to room selection. During their assigned time slot, students will select the building and room where they are eligible to live.

Students	Selection Date
Application Opens for Current & Incoming Students	November 2  10 a.m.
Room Reclaim	February 17  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Students with 29 or less credit hours	February 22  10 a.m.
Students with 30-59 credit hours	February 23  10 a.m.
Students with 60-89 credit hours	February 24  10 a.m.
Students with 90+ credit hours	February 25  10 a.m.
Students NOT living on campus & Incoming Transfer students	March 1  10 a.m.
Village & Circle Apartments Application Opens & Room Reclaim	March 2  10 a.m. - March 5  5 p.m.
Village & Circle Apartments Selection	March 10  10 a.m.
Incoming Students Receive Selection Time Slots via Email	April 6
Incoming Student Selection Time Slots begin	April 8  10 a.m.

how do i know which halls i can select from?

Students can select the following communities based on their classification (number of credit hours earned as of December 2026):

Community Name	Population	Gender	Community Styles
Arkansas Hall	Incoming First-Year students, Music, Art & Innovation students, Sophomores - Seniors	Co-Ed	Residence Hall
Circle	NYIT Medical students, Graduate students	Co-Ed	Apartments
Collegiate Park	Sophomores - Seniors	Co-Ed	Apartments
Greek Village	Panhellenic Sorority members	All Female	Residence Hall
Kays Hall	Incoming First-Year students	Co-Ed: Males/Females Separate Wings	Residence Hall
Living-Learning Communities	Incoming First-Year students, Honors students, ROTC cadets, Neil Griffin College of Business students	Co-Ed	Residence Hall
Northpark Quads	Incoming First-Year students, Sophomores - Seniors	Co-Ed	Residence Hall
Pack Place	Sophomores - Seniors	Co-Ed	Apartments
Red Wolf Den	Sophomores - Seniors	Co-Ed	Apartments
Village Apartments	College of Veterinary Medicine students, Non-Traditional Undergraduate students (married with or without children, single parents, graduate students, and students 23 and older), NYIT Medical students	Co-Ed	Apartments
University Hall	Incoming First-Year Students	All Female	Residence Hall

WHICH HALLS ARE AVAILABLE TO NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS, AND IS THAT PROCESS DIFFERENT?

Non-Traditional students are undergraduate or graduate students who are married, have a child, or are over the age of 23. The Village apartments are available to these students through a later application process. 

what should i do to prepare for room selections?

• Read all emails from University Housing THOROUGHLY!
• Secure a roommate group if desired. Roommate groups are not required. See instructions for roommate groups below.
• Mark your calendar for your selection date. Reminders and instructions will be emailed during the Spring 2027 semester.
• Be ready with your top-three housing choices in various communities. You can review all the communities here.

CAN I TOUR THE BUILDING/ROOM I WILL BE LIVING IN?

While specific rooms are not typically available for viewing, Arkansas State University has “show” rooms in designated buildings. You can arrange to see one or more of these rooms by calling our office at 870-972-2042. Information and details for all communities may be found here.

what is a roommate group, and how do i set one up?

• If you are planning to live with roommates/suitemates, a roommate grouping should be set up at least two business days prior to your room selection date. This feature is found within the housing application in the Pack Portal.
• For returning students, the individual with the lowest number of completed credit hours should be the 'group leader,' which can be designated in the housing application. For incoming students, the individual with the earliest time slot should be the 'group leader.' Only one person may be the group leader in each grouping; you will not be able to search for roommates who have not started an application or who have named themselves as a group leader. 
• The group leader can name the roommate grouping and will be able to add members. Once all members are in the group, the leader must go into the portal to verify the group.
• On your selection date, the group leader will assign all members of the group to open bed spaces. The portal will only show options for your group's size, so if you do not see options, there is no longer a room configuration that meets your group size. (Note: Most residence halls feature two- and four-person configurations. While there are a few three-person configurations in select halls, we encourage you to research the communities you are most interested in to see the configurations offered before the selection process begins.)
• Students are able to join and leave roommate groups within the housing portal. Should you experience an issue joining or leaving a group, please email Housing@AState.edu.
• Students are not required to be part of a roommate group prior to room selections.

what is the likelihood i'll get my first choice?

We encourage students to prepare their top-three housing locations during the selection process. The housing portal is like a live concert ticket selection, so when you are selecting, you will only see open rooms at that time. If your first choice is not visible, it is no longer available, and it is imperative that you move to your next choice quickly to view availability.

It is important to decide your housing priorities before the selection process begins. Many students decide based on room configurations, specific locations, proximity to campus facilities, etc. 

Keep in mind... All on-campus housing locations have great amenities and provide opportunities to create community and find your pack!

can i reserve a single/private room?

Private rooms are assigned only if space is available. Students on the waiting list will be placed in order according to date of housing deposits. If space becomes available and a private room can be offered, you will be contacted via A-State student email by the Assignments Coordinator. Not all communities offer a single-room option -- see below for details on each community:

Community	Room Layout(s)
Arkansas Hall	Single, Suite-Style (Two Bedrooms/One Bath)
Circle	One Bedroom/One Bath & Two Bedroom/Two Bath
Collegiate Park	Two Bedroom/Two Bath, Two Bedroom/One Bath, Four Bedroom/Two Bath & Townhouse with Four Bedroom/Two Bath
Greek Village	Single & Double
Kays Hall	Double, Suite-Style (Two Bedrooms/One Bath)
Living-Learning Communities	Single, Suite-Style (Two Bedrooms/One Bath), Double, Suite-Style (Two Bedrooms/One Bath), Quad Layout with Four Private Bedrooms/Two Bath & Suite Layout with Two Bedrooms/One Bath
Northpark Quads	Quad Layout with Four Private Bedrooms/Two Bath
Pack Place	Two Bedroom/Two Bath & Four Bedroom/Four Bath
Red Wolf Den	Two Bedroom/One Bath, Three Bedroom/One Bath & Four Bedroom/Two Bath
Village Apartments	One Bedroom/One Bath, Two Bedroom/One Bath, Two Bedroom/One Bath with Washer-Dryer Connections & Three Bedroom/One Bath with Washer-Dryer Connections
University Hall	Double, Suite-Style (Two Bedrooms/One Bath)

how can i request accessible accommodations?

Students requesting accessible accommodations should register with the Access & Accommodation Services. Once registered, AAS will contact University Housing to review options. Questions about specific accommodations may be directed to Housing@AState.edu. Accommodations are based on availability.

Students who may rely on a service animal or an emotional support animal (ESA) during their time on campus can explore the application steps, documentation guidelines, and important expectations here.

what is a housing contract?

A housing contract is a legally binding agreement between students and the University that outlines the terms of living on campus such as cost, move-in/move-out dates, code of conduct, etc.

when is my housing APPLICATION complete?

The housing contract is complete once it has been signed, a room has been selected, and a meal plan has been chosen. Meal plans will be available for selection during the summer (typically in July). The contract will show as incomplete until a meal plan is selected or declined (if applicable). 

am i required to purchase a meal plan?

Meal plans are mandatory for all students who live in Kays Hall, University Hall, Arkansas Hall, North Park Quads, Living Learning Communities, and Sorority Housing. Commuter students, NYIT students, and those who live in Collegiate Park Apartments, Red Wolf Den Apartments, Pack Place, the Circle, and the Village have the option of purchasing a meal plan.

does my housing contract include parking?

No, campus parking permits are purchased separately. Permits are typically available to purchase in the Pack Portal beginning in July for the following year. Campus residents will have their residence hall automatically printed on their parking permit. Review the parking options and regulations at AState.edu/Parking. 

does my housing contract include fall, winter & spring breaks?

Residence halls close during Fall, Winter, and Spring Breaks, while apartment locations remain open. Students may request an extended stay, and a fee will be assessed during these breaks. Details and instructions will be provided to students via A-State student email prior to each break.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO LIVE ON CAMPUS?

Current room and board rates may be found here. Rates are determined by the ASU Board of Trustees during its June meeting each year and will be updated following that meeting.

can i cancel my contract?

Residents who meet the conditions for cancellation will be assessed prorated room and board costs based on his/her check-out date.

Fall Residents (Resident who takes occupancy of room during fall term of the academic year)

• Residents who cancel on or after July 1 will forfeit their housing deposit and be responsible for the full academic year contract

Spring Only Residents (Resident who takes occupancy of a room after the fall term has ended)

• Residents who cancel on or after January 2 will forfeit their housing deposit and be responsible for the full academic year contract

Prorated rent (when applicable) is determined by dividing the room rate by the number of days in the semester. This daily rate is then multiplied by the count of days from the official contract start date through the date when proper checkout procedures have been completed.

Cancellation request must be in writing. This can be done via email to Housing@AState.edu. Please refer to the A-State Housing Contract for complete details regarding the cancellation policy.

what are the rules of the residence halls?

The full list of on-campus housing policies and procedures can be found in the Student Handbook.

 

when is move-in day?

Move-In Day is scheduled for August 14, 2027. More information about Move-In Day can be found at AState.edu/MoveInDay. 

what should i bring with me to live on campus?

We've put together a What (& What Not) to Pack list to help students prepare for moving into campus housing. We also suggest reviewing the Student Handbook for specific items allowed. Be sure to consult with your roommate about who will be bringing shared items.

ONCE I'VE SELECTED A ROOM, HOW DO I SEE WHO MY ROOMMATES/SUITEMATES ARE?

Students may review their roommate and/suitemates in the Housing section of the Pack Portal. Contact information for those individuals will also be listed.

SHOULD I CONTACT MY ROOMMATE/SUITEMATES BEFORE MOVE-IN?

Yes! You should reach out to your roommate and/or suitemates as soon as possible to begin making a plan for who is bringing what on Move-In Day.