First-Year Residential Experience
The First-Year Residential Experience helps you transition from high school to our beautiful campus, utilize academic support, make friends, and create a home at The University of Texas at El Paso.
As a first-year residential student, you will have the opportunity to live and connect with other residents who share common interests. Living on campus will allow you to connect with the UTEP community and participate in various programs and leadership opportunities that will enhance your college experience.
BENEFITS OF LIVING ON CAMPUS
- Engage - Participate in events and leadership opportunities as an active member of the UTEP campus community.
- Have a Higher GPA - Students who live on campus are more likely to have a higher GPA due to the accessibility of academic success and support services.
- Graduate on Time - Graduate on time by minimizing commute time and maximizing study time.
- Build New Friendships - Attend Housing and Residence Life events to learn new skills and build friendships with members of the residential community.
First-Year Resident Application Timeline
October 2, 2023
2024-2025 Housing Application Available on the resident portal.
February 5, 2024
Room selection appointments for first-year residents will be published on the resident portal.
February 12, 2024 – June 15, 2024
First-Year Resident Room Selection opens on the resident portal.
Copper, Whispering Springs, Sacramento, Mimbres, Hueco, and Guadalupe.
June 16, 2024- June 30, 2024
Students that did not select into a room assignment will be assigned based on the date their application is submitted. If no more spaces are available, the student will be added to a waitlist and will be assigned as rooms become available.
June 30, 2024
Last day cancel the housing application without penalty.
*There is no deadline to submit a housing application. We accept applications year round.
Take Your Next Steps
Once you are admitted to UTEP, activate your UTEP e-mail and visit the Resident Portal to submit your housing application.
- Start your application
Review and sign the housing contract and submit your housing application. - Search for roommates
If you have a preferred roommate in mind, you can create a roommate group in your housing application and select to live in the same apartment. If you do not have anyone in mind, search for potential roommates via the resident portal. - Room Selection
After submitting your application you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to select your room. You will have the option of choosing where you will live your first year at UTEP. - Plan for move-in day
First year move-in for Fall 2024 will be August 22, 2024. You will be able to select your move-in appointment starting August 1, 2024.
FAQ
When is the deadline to submit a housing application?
Am I signing a contract when I submit my housing application?
Fall 2024 - Move in weekend: August 22 , 23 , 24, 2024
*Request for early arrivals must be submitted via the on-line Early Arrival Request application by no later than August 15 2024. If your request is approved, you will receive an e-mail confirmation from our office. Reminder, all requests, must be submitted on-line.
