Returning Residents
Are you a current or former resident interested in living on campus? The application process and timelines are listed below. While there is no deadline to submit your housing application, we encourage you to submit your housing application as early as possible. We look forward to having you as a returning resident and leader in our communities.
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.
Returning Residents Application Timeline
October 1, 2024
2024-2025 Housing Application Available on the resident portal.
January 20, 2025 – January 26, 2025
Same Room Self-Selection available on the resident portal. Current residents may select their same room if they currently live in Mesquite, Ocotillo, Cottonwood, Eagle, Tinaja, Chisos, Davis, Indio, Franklin, and Whispering Springs for the 2025-2026 academic year.
February 3, 2025
Room selection appointments for returning residents will be published on the resident portal.
February 10, 2025 – February 14, 2025
Returning Resident Housing Self-Selection on the resident portal.
Mesquite, Ocotillo, Cottonwood, Eagle, Tinaja, Chisos, Davis, Indio, Franklin, and Whispering Springs for the 2025-2026 academic year.
February 15, 2025 – June 14, 2025
Returning resident students may continue to fill out housing applications. Self-selection will be available on the resident portal and students are encouraged to check the resident portal for available spaces for room selection or room changes.
February 10, 2025 – June 14, 2025
Returning Resident Room Change Self-Selection.
After June 15, 2025
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, 2025
Last day cancel the housing application without penalty.
Take Your Next Steps
To access the housing application visit the Resident Portal.
- 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. - Search for roommates
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. Room selection closes June 15. - Plan for move-in day
Returning resident move-in for Fall 2025 will be August 22, 2025. You will be able to select your move-in appointment starting August 1, 2025.
FAQ
Am I signing a contract when I submit my housing application?
When is the deadline to submit a housing application?
There is no deadline to submit a housing application. We accept applications year round.
I don’t like my room assignment; can I request to change it?
