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Housing Application Dates

Move-In Semester	Academic Year	When Housing App Opens
Spring 2025	2024-2025	Currently Open, Waitlist Only
Summer 2025	2024-2025	April 1, 2025
Fall 2025	2025-2026	Jan 6, 2025
Spring 2026	2025-2026	Early November 2025
Summer 2026	2025-2026	Early April 2026

  *These dates are subject to change at the discretion of the department.*

Applicant Type	Contract Available Date	Contract Completion Deadline	Roommate Selection	Room Selection
Themed Residential Community Applicants	March 3rd	March 20th at 11:59pm	March 3rd – March 20th  at 11:59pm	March 25th – March 27th
Priority New Student Applicants & Returning Student Applicants	March 21st	March 25th at 11:59pm	March 21st – April 14th  at 11:59pm	April 15th – April 17th
Regular New Student Applicants & Returning Student Applicants	March 26th at 12:01am	Until 100% full	Not Available	Students will be assigned to a space by Housing staff on a rolling basis beginning in May.

Returning student spaces are limited and may fill prior to listed deadlines

UPDATE as of March 25th:

We are leasing quickly which is requiring us to make some adjustments to our plan including the priority deadline for housing contracts. Due to the quick response to phase II of the process, we have had to adjust the priority deadline. The priority deadline has been moved to Tuesday, March 25th at 11:59pm. We apologize for the impact this may have had on your application process, however we are experiencing higher than average applications at this point in the year. 

If you haven’t yet completed your application process by signing your housing contract, we want you to know that we are still accepting applications. However, we want you to be aware that we are leasing quickly so you can make an informed decision regarding your housing plan for next year. Due to the speed of the process, it is possible we could need to move to a waitlist very soon. 

UPDATE as of April 2nd:

UTSA Housing has reached full capacity for the upcoming term. While we are unable to offer additional housing contracts at this time, we encourage you to apply for our waitlist if you are still seeking on-campus housing.

Students on the waitlist will be offered housing on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of whether they are incoming freshmen or returning students. If a space becomes available, students will receive an email offer and will have 24 hours to sign the contract before the space is offered to the next person on the list.

In the meantime, we also recommend exploring University Oaks as another housing option. We understand that securing housing is an important part of your college experience, and we are here to help.

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Waitlist

How do I know if I don't have a housing contract on file?

• If you see the 2025-2026 Academic Waitlist application when you log into your Housing Portal, then you do not have a signed contract on file.
• You have not signed the contract.

How do I place myself on the waitlist?

Log into your housing portal and complete the 2025-2026 Academic Waitlist application.

Do I need to pay a deposit to be added to the waitlist?

There is no waitlist deposit. The non-refundable $100 application fee will available to pay prior to signing the contract via the housing portal.

How do I know where I am on the waitlist?

The waitlist is ever-changing as current contract holders cancel, students remove themselves from the waitlist, etc. We are unable to give you an exact number you are in line, however the earlier you apply for the waitlist, the more likely you will receive a space offer.

How do I know what my offered space will be?

We will do our best to offer you a space that meets your top housing preferences, however it ultimately is dependent upon the vacancies we have. Once you accept your offer, you will receive your assignment with the specific unit and roommate(s) information.

I received my offer and accepted it, but now I changed my mind or don't like my housing assignment. Can I cancel?

If you have signed the contract to accept the housing space offer, you must meet the cancellation qualifications listed on pages 4-6 of your housing contract. Another option is participating in room swap with other students to get into your preferred floorplan. Please review thoroughly before signing.

25-26 Housing Contract

How do I remove myself from the waitlist?

Just give us a call at 210-458-6200, email us at studenthousing@utsa.edu, or send us a chat via our website chat feature to let us know. If removed from our waitlist you will need to reapply should you change your mind.

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Priority Deadline

To participate in the priority deadline period, applicants must pay the $100 application fee, sign the contract, and complete the application no later than the dates listed above. If an applicant does not meet the deadline, Housing and Residence Life will assign late applicants on a rolling basis. The contract does not guarantee a specific facility, room type, or roommate. Housing and Residence Life will do its best to accommodate the facility, room, and roommate preferences listed on the application.

Roommate Selection

Once you complete the contract, the option to select/match with a roommate who has also their contract will become available. All roommate requests must be mutual in order to complete your assignment as a paired group. You will only be able to match with one other student who has completed the contract by the same deadline as you and who has matching housing preferences. Roommate requests made outside of the deadlines are not guaranteed.

*You are only able to match with ONE other student*

Please see our Roommate Matching instructional video for more details.

Mixed-Gender Housing

Mixed-Gender Housing (MGH) is an opt-in option for residents. Those residents that opt in to MGH will only be assigned into units with other residents that also opted in to MGH. Students who opt into MGH will have their housing gender changed to "Neutral" on their application in order to remove any biases. You will only be able to match with other roommates who also indicate MGH on their application.

Please refer to our FAQs on Mixed-Gender Housing for more information.

Themed Residential Community

Themed Residential Community (TRC) promotes the academic and personal development of the students living in the selected community by allowing students with common interests to live together in a supportive environment. Learn more about our Themed Residential Community options.