Completing your FAFSA is an important step in getting ready for a new academic year. Need more financial support? Reach out to your institution's Financial Aid Office!

CU Denver Financial Aid & Scholarships

MSU Denver Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Community College of Denver Financial Aid and Scholarships

 

Future residents who are under the age of 18 at the time of signing a 2026-2027 Academic Year housing contract will need a parent or guardian to successfully secure their 2026-2027 Academic Year housing.

If you need housing accommodations for a disability or medical condition, please reach out to your institution’s Disability Resource Center to begin the accommodations process. Setting up your accommodations in advance helps us set you up for success!

CU Denver Disability Resources and Services

MSU Denver Access Center

Community College of Denver Accessibility Center

To request an assistance animal, please go through your institution's Disability Resources office.

CU Denver Disability Resources and Services

MSU Denver Access Center

Community College of Denver Accessibility Center

Read more about our policies on animals in the Resident Handbook.

To access the 2026-2027 Academic Year Housing Contract, you will need access to your University email account!

Need help getting access to your university email? Contract your institution's Office of Information Technology!

CU Denver Office of Information Technology

MSU Denver Information Technology Services

Community College of Denver Information Technology Services

 

Spaces in on-campus housing are limited, and assignments are made based upon availability.

Mark your calendar, and familiarize yourself with the general timeline for the 2026-2027 Academic Year contracting process to ensure that you're up to date with your housing!

Monday, January 5th, 2026 - The Monday after New Years

Contracting Process Opens: At 12:00PM Mountain Standard Time, the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing Contracting Process will be available for all students. 

Saturday, February 14th, 2026 - Valentine's Day

Last Day of the Returning Student Priority Period: the Returning Student priority period will end at 11:59PM Mountain Standard Time on Valentine's Day.

Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 - The Last Day of March

Last Day of the First Year Priority Period: At 11:59PM Mountain Standard Time on the last day of March, the First Year Priority Period will end. 

Monday, April 6th, 2026 - The Second Week of April

Room Assignments: Beginning in the second week of April, Housing will start releasing room assignments in the Housing Portal for First Year students who opted out of Roommate Matching, and Non-Priority Returning Students.

Thursday April 16th, 2026 - The Third Thursday of April

The Lynx Learning Community (LLC) Room Selector Closes: LLC Priority Students will have access to the Lynx Learning Community Room Selector until 11:59PM on Thursday April 16th, 2026.

Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 - The Last Day of June

Roommate Matching Closes: The last day of June is also the last day for Roommate Matching! June 30th is the last day for students to utilize the roommate matching feature and the last day to finalize their groups. Please note that Roommate Matching is a feature exclusively for First Year & Transfer Students.

 

 

To secure your 2026 - 2027 Academic Year housing, you must complete and sign a 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing Contract. This contract is legally binding, and as such, we recommend students are 100% confident in the following areas prior to signing a 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing Contract:

• Be 100% confident you will attend an Auraria Campus Institution and be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more for both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
• Be 100% confident in your plan to pay for tuition and fees and housing & dining for the full 2026 - 2027 Academic Year. Your financial wellness is important! Not feeling 100%? Reach out to your institution's Financial Aid Office.
• Be 100% confident that you will live on campus for the full 2026 - 2027 Academic Year, meaning both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. 
• Be 100% confident you fully understand the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year contract before signing it. We want you to fully understand what you're signing, so read it carefully! If you're under 18, read it carefully with a parent or guardian! If you need help understanding any part of the contract, do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of Housing & Dining for clarification by emailing housing@ucdenver.edu.