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How Do I Apply for Housing?


Timeline for incoming Freshman Students:

October 1 – 2027-2028 Housing Application Opens
Mid-October – Roommate matching begins!
April 1 – Freshmen Priority Housing Deadline and Housing Deposit Due

Students should know their assignment by their SOAR Orientation date!


UCA Housing Application

How to Apply:

1. Go to my.uca.edu
2. Login with your UCA credentials
3. Search & select My Housing
4. Select the ‘Apply for Housing’ tab
5. Select Academic Year 2027-2028
6. Follow the prompts to complete the application
7. Pay the $100 deposit
8. Select ‘Complete Application’


New Students Applying for Fall 2027:

– Apply between October 1st, 2026 – April 1, 2027 for Priority Housing Placement

– Roommate Matching will begin in mid-October.

– Both you and your preferred roommate must have a completed application to be eligible for roommate matching.

– Your roommate requests must accept and verify your group MyHousing Portal before you are considered “matched”. Unverified roommate groups will not be assigned together.

– All roommate groups must be VERIFIED in the MyHousing Portal by the Group Leader

– Roommate matches are not guaranteed. Students who apply and match between October and December are more likely to get placed with their preferred roommate(s).


Current Students Applying for Fall 2027:

Current student in on-campus housing? The above process is not for you! Check out the page below for details about the re-apply process for upperclassmen students (current freshmen included)!

Current Student Re-Applying for Housing

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Contact Information

Bernard Hall, Room 201
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, Arkansas 72035
Phone: (501) 450-3132
Fax: (501) 450-5374
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30PM
E-mail: housing@uca.edu

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