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For your convenience, we're put together “Important Dates” Calendars—your go-to resources for staying informed about key deadlines and timelines related to on-campus living. Whether it’s application dates, move-in schedules, or other critical housing operations, these calendars are designed to keep you organized and prepared. Please note, however, that these calendars are not exhaustive.
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*For a more comprehensive overview of university-wide events and academic deadlines, we encourage you to visit the official calendars from the University Registrar.
Due to a significant increase in demand for on-campus housing, there is currently a waitlist for on-campus housing for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. While our goal is to house as many students as possible on-campus, we want to be transparent about availability and share that we will have very openings on campus for incoming Transfer students.
For students who wish to apply for housing and join the waitlist, the 2025-2026 housing application will open on Thursday, May 15th at 9:00am, with a priority deadline of Wednesday, May 27th at 11:59pm. Once open, the 2025-2026 housing application will be visible on the MyHousing Portal. New transfer students will have access to the MyHousing Portal 3-5 business days after committing to UNC.
We will not assign housing to transfer students automatically. You are required to apply for housing if you wish to join the waitlist to live on campus.
Housing Application Process
Transfer students who apply by May 27th at 11:59pm will automatically be placed on the waitlist and waitlist numbers will be assigned by random lottery. Please note that applying places you on the waitlist and does not guarantee housing. Starting May 30th, Carolina Housing will make waitlist numbers visible to students and provide further information on projected availability and how to monitor your waitlist number as it updates throughout the summer. Transfer students who apply for housing but then cancel while they are still on the waitlist will not be charged a cancellation penalty. If a student receives an assignment, they are responsible for the cancellation penalties outlined in the housing contract.
These frequently asked questions should help you understand more about living on campus. If you have a question not addressed here please reach out to us at [email protected] or 919-962-5401.
Transfer students are not required to live on campus. That said, living on campus has many benefits that transfer students will find valuable when beginning their Carolina experience.
Yes, potentially. While we cannot guarantee where you'll be assigned, we do offer private bedrooms in Ram Village apartments for transfer students, so be sure to rank that highest when selecting your housing building style preferences.
Although Granville Towers is considered a partner to UNC Housing, Granville Towers is managed by a private entity, and contracts are issued independently of Carolina Housing. It’s important to note that contracts are not transferable between UNC Housing and Granville Towers. Visit the Granville Towers website for more information.
Yes, students may list a preferred roommate on the application. Our ability to assign preferred roommates together will depend on housing availability.
Visit our Housing Contract page and reference the Incoming Transfer section of the contract. The cancellation penalty schedule is also listed below.
A student on the housing waitlist may cancel without penalty.
Any cancellations that occur on or after August 1st are subject to prorated rent and cancellation charges equal to 50% of the remaining total contract value (both semesters)
Assigned students will receive an email during the summer with instructions on how to sign up for a move-in timeslot. Each building has a specific number of move-in timeslots throughout the move-in period.
Residence halls only close over the Winter and Summer Breaks. Ram Village apartments remain open over the Winter Break as well and allows students to extend their lease over the summer for an additional fee. Visit our page Break Housing for more information.
Visit our Rates page for up-to-date information on Housing rates.
The Office of University Accounts will bill in mid-July for tuition and housing, as well as any other charges associated with the University, and payments will be due through your student account. You will not make a payment directly to the Housing office.
Students can become an RA after completing one semester on campus. The application process begins at the end of the fall semester. Check out our employment page for available positions with Carolina Housing throughout the year.
We value the comfort and safety of our residents. If there is no amicable way you can deal with differences with a roommate/roommates or if there is another valid issue with your room assignment, you can request a room change. Beginning after the second week of fall semester and continuing throughout the academic year, students can request a move through their community office. You may also submit a Housing Reassignment Request.
***Requesting a room change does not guarantee a room change.***
Visit the Your Room section of this website to get details on what you can and can not bring, what's in the room and what to do when you leave at the end of the semester.
As an international student, you have several options. All of our halls and apartments have something different to offer.
Our residence halls and Ram Village allow you to enjoy the more traditional on-campus living experience, while Baity Hill is an excellent choice if you are a graduate student or a student who will be bringing his/her family. You may also opt to live at Granville Towers, our partner in campus housing.
Visit our Housing section to get details on our residence halls, Ram Village and Baity Hill. Visit Granville Towers and Carolina Housing for more information on Granville Towers.
On-campus housing assignments are issued as space is available.
For those living on-campus: You will receive notification of your room assignment via email or letter from the Exchange or Study Abroad office. A move-in schedule is provided in your assignment email to let you know when you check in to your room. Check-in is held at the Community Office for your assigned community.
For residence halls/Ram Village/Baity Hill: Visit our What's My Address page to get the physical address for your particular hall. Our Housing section also offers detailed on-campus maps.
*If you are living at Baity Hill and have questions about where to go, contact them by emailing [email protected] or by calling 919-962-8190.
Your hall's registration site may be different than the hall you are going to live in. This chart will tell you where to register:
Please refer to the Mail and Packages FAQ to get the dates when you may start sending packages. Our package centers can not accommodate packages at certain times during the summer and winter breaks.
Refer to the What's My Address page for your exact address. In the event you get lost on campus, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 919-962-8100.