How to apply
1) UA username and password |
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In order to complete a housing application, you must be admitted to the university and have set up your UA username and password and have access to UAOnline. Contact UA OIT for assistance with your UA username. |
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2) Review halls, room types and rates |
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First-year students under the age of 21 have the option of living in Mcintosh, Stevens or Nerland. First-year students over the age of 21 have the option of living in Bartlet Hall, Cutler Apartments or Wickersham Hall. Students who are married, 26 or older and/or have minor dependents qualify for Employee, Family, and Graduate Housing. Note: Building preferences are not guaranteed and are subject to availability. A $25 programming fee will be applied to your account once per Fall and Spring term. |
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3) Complete Two-Step Housing Application |
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Log into your Housing Portal, click on Applications and Forms > Complete the Housing Eligibility Form.
You will receive an email outlining what housing areas you qualify for.
Go back to your Housing Portal, click on Applications and Forms > Complete your Housing Application(s)
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4) Complete Yada Assessment |
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Once your application is completed, follow the instructions to complete your Yada assessment! Use your Yada Assessment to learn more about yourself, find roommates, and build community! |
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5) Pick a roommate |
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After you submit a housing application, you will be able to match yourself to a preferred roommate. Log into your Housing Portal , click on Room Selection > Roommate/Suitemate and request your intended roommate (they will be sent an email that they have been requested as a roommate). Your intended roommate will confirm your request - you are now matched!
Please contact the Residence Life Central Office for roommate requests or changes after you receive an assignment letter. |
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6) Deposit and Application fee |
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Have your credit card ready to pay the application fee ($40.00, non-refundable). As of Fall 2022, First-Year students no longer need to pay the housing application fee. If you are under 18 please enter your parent's email address in the emergency contact section of the housing application to ensure your housing application is emailed to them for their signature. Residents can explore Housing Rates and options to find what residence hall fits their needs. For semester room charges, including check-out changes, residents can pay in person, online through UAOnline account, wire transfer or their Alaska 529 Plan. For more information, visit the Bursar's Office in the first floor or Signers' Hall. |
Assignment and change process
Assignments are made based upon the student's application complete date (earliest first). If you are matched with a roommate, assignments will be based on application complete date and hall preferences. If you and your matched roommate do not have the same hall preferences, the assignment coordinator will contact you to determine your preference. Hall preferences will be reviewed in the order listed on a student's application. Assignments will be made based on room availability. Assignment letters with check-in instructions will be emailed to your preferred email address as designated on UAOnline. Housing assignments and roommate contact information can be found on your MyHousing home page.
If you did not get assigned your preferred room type, you can participate in the Room Change Lottery that takes place during the summer prior to opening and after hall opening and occurs every two weeks.
Note: Be aware that while we do our best not to move residents after we assign them, situations outside of our control may result in your assignment changing. Rooms with vacancies may be consolidated to ensure we use our housing space efficiently.
Updating or canceling your application
If you would like to cancel your housing application, please submit a housing cancellation form. You may forfeit your deposit and may be subject to room fees. Please see your housing agreement for details. After submitting your housing application, please contact the Residence Life Central to update your application preference.
Meal Plans and Dining Services
UAF Dining Services offers a variety of delicious food with the convenience of five locations campus wide.
No matter where you are on campus, there's always a restaurant, coffee shop, snack bar or convenience store nearby.
All undergraduate students residing in Residence Halls and Cutler Apartments are required to purchase a meal plan. Residents of EFG and graduate students may choose to opt in to any Residence Hall or Commuter meal plan. Review meal plan options.
Please, contact Dining Services at 907-474-6661, for dining application availability.
Communication between housing and students
All communication is through your preferred email account as designated on UAOnline! We may also need to call you, please make sure you have your mobile phone designated on UAOnline. Please make sure you set up your voicemail to receive important messages. We can also text you important dates. Please provide us with your mobile carrier on your housing application if you wish to receive text notices.
