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The 2026-27 Housing Application is Open!

Joining UNC Charlotte next year? 
Officially make it home by living on campus! The Fall 2026-Spring 27 housing application is available NOW via the Online Housing System for all new incoming students. Apply here! 

Note: you must submit your intent to enroll and pay your enrollment deposit before you will be able to access the housing application or exemption request form.

First-Year Live-On Requirement (and exemptions)
In alignment with our institution's efforts to provide all students with a solid foundation for academic success, the University has a first-year live-on requirement for first-time in college (FTIC) students.

Here’s what you need to do:

Apply for housing. 

*OR* Request an exemption. 

  • Some students may receive an automatic exemption (no housing application or exemption request required). Examples of automatic exemptions include students who are residing at their permanent address in a neighboring county while attending their first year at the University (Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Union), under 16 (on first day of housing contract), over 21 (by first day of housing contract), international student (F-1 or J-1 status), prior Military Service, or married. If you would prefer to live on campus, you can apply for housing via the Online Housing System.
  • If you think you may have a reason to request an exemption, you will have the opportunity to do so through the Online Housing System. Examples of eligible exemptions include dependent children, primary caregiver of an adult, financial hardship, or other extenuating circumstances.

Learn more about the First-Year Live-On Requirement here. 

Explore On-Campus Living
Living on campus helps students build a foundation for success at UNC Charlotte. Residents will establish a support network of friends, classmates, and mentors while living in the heart of campus life. Learn more about on-campus housing at Charlotte:

Continuing, Returning and Transfer Students: The availability of space for continuing, returning and transfer students is extremely limited. We must prioritize space for entering first-time-in-college (FTIC) students. Please remember that if you do choose to apply, you will be required to pay the non-refundable $100 housing application processing fee and that does not guarantee a housing assignment. 

We will not be able to provide an update on whether we will have availability on-campus for continuing, returning and transfer students until mid-to-late summer. If you are uncomfortable waiting that long - do not submit a housing application and instead secure a space off campus as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, give us a call at 704-687-7501 or email us at  hrlmailbox@charlotte.edu.