We are excited to share details about Open Room Selection for first-year students who have completed their Fall 2025-Spring 2026 housing application!
Open Room Selection, which is a pilot program this year, gives you the opportunity to choose your space from available housing options. Please read the following information carefully to ensure you are prepared.
Open Room Selection Dates
- Open Room Selection Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, April 6 by 11:59 p.m.
- Open Rooms Selection Appointment Notification: Monday, April 14
- Honors Open Room Selection: Thursday, April 17
- General Open Room Selection:
- Week 1: Monday, April 21 – Friday, April 25
- Week 2: Monday, April 28 – Thursday, May 1
Important Exclusions
- Please note that students eligible to live in reserved space (i.e. athletics, gender affirming, learning communities or those with approved accommodations through Disability Services) may not be able to participate in the Open Room Selection process.
- Transfer students will also not be able to participate in the Open Room Selection process.
- Transfer students and those who will be assigned to reserved spaces will be manually assigned and are encouraged to monitor their UNC Charlotte email for updates.
Additional Details
- Detailed instructions on how to select your space during your Open Room Selection, as well as your assigned appointment time, will be sent to your UNC Charlotte email address soon.
- Elm, Hunt, Laurel, Lynch, Maple, Oak, Pine, Scott and Wilson Halls are reserved for first-year students.
- Please ensure that you and your potential roommate have discussed your preferences and are prepared to make decisions during your assigned time slot.
- Please keep in mind that room selection is on a first-come, first-served basis during your time slot.
- Students who apply for housing, but do not choose a space for next year will be assigned after Open Room Selection, if space is available.
If you have any questions, give us a call at 704-687-7501 or email us at hrlmailbox@charlotte.edu.