Roommates:

All first-year students who submit their housing application before it closes on May 6th, 2026 will have the opportunity to create a roommate group. In the housing application, you will fill out a roommate profile and be able to search for a roommate either via NetID or by preferences. If you do not find a roommate through the housing application, you will be able to see other students’ roommate profiles when selecting your room as well.

Finding a Roommate:

You can find a roommate using the UVM official ZeeMee app, and by using the search tool in the housing application to find roommates who may be compatible. You have until the contract deadline on May 6 to connect with roommates and create a group in the housing portal.

Creating a Roommate Group:

1. You will need both your and your potential roommate's NetIDsto complete the roommate group selection process
2. Open your 2026-2027 Housing Application in the housing portal.
3. On the "Provide Lifestyle Information" tab, select "Display my profile on the Roommate Selector"
4. On the "Request Roommates" tab select "Search for Roommate by NetID"
5. Search for your desired roommate's NetID (NetIDs are 3-8 characters, e.g. jsmith) and select "Add to Group"
6. This student will then receive an email stating you have requested them as a roommate. They should follow the instructions in the email to accept the request on the "Request Roommates" tab of their housing application. If they do not accept your invitation, you are not in a group together.
7. Once they accept your request all parties will receive a confirmation email. If you do not get this confirmation email, they have not successfully joined your group.
8. Talk with your roommate regarding your learning community preferences and ensure your responses on the "Rank Learning Communities" tab match so the housing team knows where to place you!

• Keep In Mind:
  • Your roommate must have begun their 2026-2027 Housing Application to appear in the roommate search.
  • Roommate groups can be created and edited up until the contract closes on May 6th, even if you submit the application.
  • Roommate pairs may choose double or triple rooms. If a roommate pair selects a triple room, the third space will be available for another student.
  • Students in the Patrick Leahy Honors College, Liberal Art Scholars Program, Trail Blazers Leadership Program, and STEM Scholars Program must live with their cohorts in University Heights and must form roommate groups with other students in their program. We understand acceptances for these programs are not finalized. If you or your roommate are accepted into one of these programs, we will reach out regarding any necessary changes to your roommate group.

February 9 through May 6 at 5 p.m. EST: Once you've paid your acceptance fee, you can access and review your housing and meal plan contract at  housing.uvm.edu. Explore Learning Community options and rank preferences on your contract.

How to submit your housing and meal plan contract:

1. Log in to  housing.uvm.edu.
2. Select the Academic Year Housing Application" in the menu bar
3. Select  2026-2027 Housing and Meal Plan Contract.
4. Review and agree to the 2026-2027 Terms and Conditions along with the Hallways Handbook
5. Explore your Learning Community options and rank preferences on your contract.
6. You can add roommates by creating a roommate group in your contract. View the section about how to do so.
7. Contact  the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS)  if you need an ADA housing accommodation.

Please note: you can go back in to edit your application as many times as you'd like to add roommates or edit Learning Community preference, but please be sure to sign AND submit every time you go back in to make a change.

May 28: Check your UVM email for your Learning Community placement. Be sure to follow your Learning Community on Instagram for exciting updates! 

More about Learning Communities

June 11-26: First-year students will have an opportunity to pick their own room within their assigned Learning Community. Each student will have a specifically assigned time slot within their Learning Community's room selection event. View our Room Selection Process page for a complete timeline and Learning Community building locations.

More about the Room Selection Process

Late July through early August: Check out Virtual New Student Insight Sessions put on by orientation to hear about the first-year experience at UVM. Session topics and dates 

UVM Orientation

August 5: Final room assignments will be confirmed via email notification. While most students are assigned to the space that they choose during room selection, certain circumstances like accessibility can impact final assignments. 

Throughout August: Connect with your roommates, solidify travel plans, and begin planning what you're going to bring. Our Move-in Guide will lead you through each step of the move-in process!

Move-in Guide

Late August: You made it! We're so excited to welcome you to campus. 

• August 27 and 28th: First-year and transfer student move-in
• August 30: Returner move-in