At UB, we make it as easy as possible to apply for official on-campus housing. You are guaranteed housing as long as you follow the application process and submit your housing deposit (and, for new and transfer students, your tuition deposit) by the deadline.
Please view the Before You Apply page in order to understand the full housing application process.
Please note that most housing agreements are for the academic year, while some apartments are available for full-year housing.
Fall housing for new and incoming transfer students is assigned based on the date you completed your housing application, including signed housing agreement, your $150 tuition deposit (if apllicable), and your $300 housing deposit. You will have the opportunity to enter preferences for:
UB offers many different types of housing, from traditional dormitory-style rooms to on-campus apartments (some of which offer full-year housing agreements). Your eligibility to live in each of these communities depends on a number of factors, including your high school graduation date. Current UB students are given first preference to select apartments, so availability for new students is limited in these areas.
Assignments are emailed in early July and in early August (with full move-in information).
If you apply after the deposit window has closed, you will be directed to apply for a spot on the waiting list.
Submit your housing application, including your signed housing agreement and $300 housing deposit, to guarantee you the opportuity to receive on-campus housing for hte fall seemster. The housing deposit is a pre-payment toward your upcoming housing charges.
If you apply after the deposit window has closed, you will be directed to apply for a spot on the waiting list.
Want to stay in your current room or apartment assignment? Students in eligible locations will also be able to renew their current space for the upcoming year when making a deposit. If you renew your housing during this step, you’re all set for next year. Please note that not all spaces are renewable, and that new roommates may not be pulled in during this process.
UB offers many different types of housing, from traditional dormitory-style rooms to on-campus apartments (some of which offer full-year housing agreements). Your eligibility to live in each of these communities depends on a number of factors, including your high school graduation date.
Selection for fall housing takes place in early March. Information and instructions about the self-selection process will be available in mid February. Please monitor your email account closely.
Submit your housing application, including your signed housing agreement and $300 housing deposit, to guarantee you the opportuity to receive on-campus housing for hte fall seemster. This deposit is a pre-payment toward your upcoming housing charges.
If you apply after the deposit window has closed, you will be directed to apply for a spot on the waiting list.
UB offers many different types of housing, from traditional dormitory-style rooms to on-campus apartments (some of which offer full-year housing agreements). Your eligibility to live in each of these communities depends on a number of factors, including your high school graduation date.
Spring housing options are limited. Most applicants will be housed in traditional residence hall housing - few apartment or sophomore-only housing will be available.
Selection for spring housing takes place in mid January. Information and instructions about the self-selection process will be available in early January. Please monitor your email account closely.
The housing deadline for 2020-2021 housing is Feb. 17 for retruning students and May 1 for new students.
We are continuing to accept housing applications for Spring 2020.
We offer housing on both North and South Campus. While we cannot guarantee that you will receive housing for your specific room or campus request, we find that students enjoy the unique atmosphere, environment and living experience that each campus offers.
