University Housing and Dining Services

First-Year Room Selection

Instructions (Individual)

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  1. During your designated timeslot, 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.

Selecting with Roommate(s)

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At UVM, all first-year students have the opportunity to select their own room during the summer, so we do not offer roommate matching. Some Catamounts choose to create a roommate group and select their own roommate, while others participate in the room selection process, understanding that whoever chooses the same room will be their roommate. Once the contract closes, you will no longer be able to add a roommate and will go through room selection as an individual.

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 5 to connect with roommates and create a group in the housing portal.

Creating a Roommate Group:

  • You will need both your and your potential roommate's NetIDsto complete the roommate group selection process
  • Open your 2026-2027 Housing Application in the housing portal.
  • On the "Provide Lifestyle Information" tab, select "Display my profile on the Roommate Selector"
  • On the "Request Roommates" tab select "Search for Roommate by NetID"
  • Search for your desired roommate's NetID (NetIDs are 3-8 characters, e.g. jsmith) and select "Add to Group"
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
       

Disability Accommodations

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All UHDS housing accommodation requests are handled through the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS), and must be renewed each year. Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for a housing accommodation and documentation is required. Contact OAS as soon as possible for the best consideration.

First-year Learning Community Locations

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Please note: These locations are tentative at this time and are subject to change. 

  • Arts and Creativity:  Mercy, McAuley
  • Global Connections:  Living/Learning A
  • 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

Room Selection Schedule

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This is an anticipated room selection schedule by Learning Community. The specific date and time for selection will be shared via email 49-72 hours before the Learning Community's room selection event.

 

Dates of room selection by LC will be posted in February!

Common Questions
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I'm unavailable during my selection window 
No worries! You can select at any time after your time slot during your Learning Community's selection window. You cannot select before your designated time slot. 

I don't see any rooms in my preferred hall. 
In most cases, this is because there are not any available rooms in that hall. It may also be that the hall you want to live in is only available for returner students. Please select a space in another hall. Don't worry- we guarantee that you will have a space in your assigned Learning Community! 

I don't see any single/double rooms/I only see triple rooms. 
All spaces that are available to you will show up in the housing portal. If a certain room type does not show up, it means that we do not have any of those spaces left in the buildings available to you. 40% of incoming students will be assigned to a triple space, so we recommend preparing for that potential!

A note on singles
We have very, very limited singles on campus and many are reserved for medical accommodations. We recommend that students anticipate a double or triple room assignment unless they require an accommodation. If you think you may qualify for an accommodation, please contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

I'm in a roommate pair, but don't see any double rooms/I'm selecting as an individual, but don't see any single rooms. 
Roommate pairs will see any rooms that have two available beds, including triple rooms. If you don't see doubles, it's because there are not any available. Likewise, individual students will see any spaces that have an available bed, including double and triple rooms. 

My roommates and I have different selection windows. 
If you and your roommate/s have different selection windows, then you are not in a confirmed roommate group and will go through room selection as individuals.

Why wasn't my roommate group confirmed? 
There are a number of reasons why a roommate group may not be confirmed. Often, one student may have failed to accept the invitation to the group. Other times, one of the roommates may have been approved for accessibility-related accommodations, and will need to be placed in a different space to meet their needs. 

I want to room with someone but we didn't make a roommate group. What should we do?
There is no way to guarantee that you will have a space together of you are not in a roommate group. You can always try to arrange a bed swap beginning in mid-August. 

Can my friends and I select a suite together?
You can only sign up for a room with one or two roommates in a confirmed roommate group. If you create a group of three, you cannot select a double room and a single room in a suite. 

If you do sign up for a room in a suite, the other rooms within the suite are open to others who may wish to choose there. If your friends happen to select those spaces, great! We cannot make any guarantees. 

What happens if I miss the deadline to choose my room?
If you are required to live on campus, we'll contact you after room selection has ended and assign you to an available space. If you are not required to live on campus, housing is not guaranteed and you'll need to submit a housing request at housing.uvm.edu.