First-Year Students
The earlier you apply for housing, the more priority you’ll have choosing your room & roommate.
Step 1: Apply for Admission
Only admitted students may apply for housing.
Step 2: Confirm Enrollment
Enrollment Confirmation is the process that confirms a student's intent to enroll at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Confirming enrollment does not commit a student to attending. Students who plan to live on campus must confirm enrollment before they are allowed to apply for housing.
Step 3: Complete Housing Application
Using your StarID/password, complete the Housing Application in the Housing & Dining Portal. Click below for a step-by-step guide. Applications are first-come, first-serve and determine when you select your room so we encourage you to apply early.
If you apply for housing between October 3 and March 3 we will not ask for your room or roommate preference in the housing application. Why? Because you are on track to choose your own roommate and room (the priority track) in the spring.
How to Complete your Housing Application
Step 4: Sign Housing Contract
Housing Contracts are signed within the Housing & Dining Portal. Students under age 18 need to have a parent/guardian sign the contract, in addition to the student. Housing Contracts are in effect for one academic year. Once signed, the contract is legal and binding and cannot be broken (except in very specific circumstances). The terms and conditions should be understood prior to signing.
Step 5: Pay Prepayment
A $250 prepayment is required to complete a student's reservation. The link to complete your prepayment is in the housing application.
Your reservation is not complete until we receive your prepayment (your application could be cancelled if prepayment is not received).
Unlike a deposit, a student's prepayment is applied to the student's first semester room charges. A reduced prepayment may be available if you qualify.
To pay your prepayment:
- Login to E-services using your StarID/password.
- Click Bills and Payment, then click Prepayments. Select the correct term and year.
