Thank You for Your Interest in Living On Campus!
We are excited to share important updates regarding the Fall 2026–Spring 2027 housing application process. ETSU Housing and Residence Life is partnering with StarRez, a leading housing management software company, to launch a brand-new housing portal experience for our residents. Please review the items below carefully for important details on how and when to apply, indicate roommate preferences, select your room, and more!
When can I apply for on-campus housing?
The Fall 2026–Spring 2027 Housing Application will open for newly admitted students on Monday, February 9, 2026.
On this date:
- You will receive an email at your ETSU email address with a link to the new StarRez
housing portal.
- That email will include a designated time you will be permitted into the portal. Initial portal entry times will be staggered to allow for an optimal user experience. Your time of application will have no bearing on the room selection process (more on that below).
- To begin your application, you will be asked to submit a $35 non-refundable housing application fee. This is a one-time fee – you will not have an application fee for subsequent years or housing applications.
- Beginning with this application cycle, the $100 housing deposit is no longer required.
- Within the application, you will complete a roommate matching questionnaire. Data submitted in your roommate matching questionnaire will be used later to help you search for possible roommates. Your responses can be updated at any time.
What happens after I apply?
- Completing the housing application indicates your intent to live in on-campus housing for the upcoming academic year.
- In the coming months, during the spring, you will be invited to re-enter the portal
at least two additional times:
- 1. To communicate/connect with potential roommates
- 2. To select your room assignment through our housing marketplace
When and how do I request a roommate or find a compatible match?
- Applicants will receive an email at their ETSU email address when roommate matching is available, later in Spring.
- During the roommate matching phase, you may browse student profiles based on responses
to the roommate questionnaire.
You may also search for a specific student using a unique matching code (both students must have already applied for housing). - Once paired, one student may select the room assignment for both roommates when room selection opens (see next section).
- Applicants may also elect not to pair with any roommate, entering room selection independently.
When and how will I select a room?
- Applicants will receive an email at their ETSU email address when room selection is available, anticipated to open in April 2026.
- When room selection begins, you will see available buildings designated for new (first-year) or transfer students.
- First-year student communities include:
- The transfer student community is located at Buccaneer Ridge Apartments.
- Paired roommates will see rooms with two open spaces, while students without a roommate selected will see all available spaces.
Anytime Meal Plan
All first-year students who live in on-campus housing will have a designated anytime dining plan as part of their residential experience. More information on the specific dining plan will come in future communications.
Living-Learning Communities (LLCs)
Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) are groups of students who live together based on shared majors, interests, or programs. Some popular communities include:
- Music LLC
- Esports, Digital Media, and Gaming LLC
- Pre-Health LLC
- Honors LLC
We encourage you to explore our LLC options and indicate any interest on your housing application, as this may impact building availability during room selection. A full list of LLCs can be found on our website.
We look forward to assisting you with your housing needs and welcoming you to the ETSU community!
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