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. In order to participate in Open Room Selection, you will need to complete your housing application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.
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
NOTE: 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.
As a reminder, the University has implemented a first-year live-on requirement for first-time in college (FTIC) students which begins with those who are admitted for Fall 2025. If you plan to attend UNC Charlotte this fall, and you are not automatically exempt, you will need to apply for housing *OR* request an exemption via the Online Housing System. Learn more about the First-Year Live-On Requirement, and the exemption process, here.
For more information about Open Room Selection, please click here. If you have any questions, give us a call at 704-687-7501 or email us at hrlmailbox@charlotte.edu.