Roommates:

All first-year students who submit their housing application before it closes on May 5th, 2026 at 5th p.m. EST 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 5th to connect with roommates and create a group in the housing portal.

Creating a Roommate Group:

1. You will need your potential roommate's NetID to complete the roommate group selection process
2. Open your 2026-2027 Housing Application in the housing portal.
3. On the "Roommate Profile" 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 to thier UVM email address 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 submitted 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 5th, 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, STEM Scholars Program, SESP, and Impact Schlors must live with their cohorts 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.

Mid February through May 5th 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. Read and sign 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 contact them in order to meet their approval deadline of June 30 for best consideration. Requests submitted after this deadline will only be met in accordance with room availability.

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! 

First-year Learning Community Locations:

• Arts and Creativity:  Mercy, McAuley
• Global Connections:  Living/Learning E
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship:  Mason, Simpson, Hamilton
• Leadership and Social Change:  Christie, Patterson, Wright
• Outdoor Experience:  Wing, Davis
• Sustainability:  Marsh, Austin, Tupper
• Wellness Environment: Central Campus Residence Hall
• Gaming Collective:  Jeanne Mance

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 during their Learning Community's room selection. 

Instructions for Individual

1. During your designated time slot, go to the housing portal to begin the room selection event.
2. You will see all available rooms in your Learning Community. Buildings are designated only for first-years, returners, or both. You will only see buildings in your LC available to for first-year students that have at least one bed available.
3. Once you have found a room, select a bed.
4. You will then be taken to a confirmation page. This is the last opportunity to go back and make changes!
5. Please be sure to "save and continue" to finalize your room choice.

Instructions With Roommate Group

1. During your designated time slot, your Roommate Group Leader will go to the housing portal to begin the room selection event
2. The Group Leader will only see rooms that are in your Learning Community with enough space to accommodate your entire roommate group
3. Once a room is selected the Group Leader will assign each person in the roommate group to a bed 
4. Next there will be a confirmation page, this is the last opportunity to make any changes
5. Select "save and continue" to finilaize your room choice   

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 will be published later this year!

UVM Orientation

Early August: 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. This is also when you will receive your move-in day and and time slot.

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 26 and 27th: First-year and transfer student move-in