As a reminder, you should start considering your housing options for next year now. The Return to Campus Living (RTCL) housing application will open on Jan. 27 for women and Jan. 29 for men. Please read the information below carefully.
RTCL Details
We have set aside a limited amount of space specifically for those interested in returning to on-campus living for the 2025-26 academic year. RTCL is a lottery-based, appointment process. A lottery number appointment does not guarantee a housing assignment, but provides an opportunity to participate in the process. Our goal is to provide interested returning residents with an opportunity to live on campus if space is available while also meeting the increased need to provide housing for first-year students.
It’s easy to participate in RTCL. All you have to do is:
- Apply. In order to apply, you must complete Part 1 of the RTCL Housing Application. That is where you will identify room type preferences, set up a roommate group and sign the housing contract. The application opens Jan. 27 for women and Jan. 29 for men. The application will close when we reach the cap on the number of available spaces.
- Roommate Group. (optional). If you are interested in living with one other person, you must also create a roommate group at the time you apply or accept a roommate group invitation sent to you by your preferred roommate.
- Reserved Spaces. If you are eligible to live in a reserved space (ie sorority, athletics, gender affirming, or approved accommodations through Disability Services), you MUST complete Part 1 of the RTCL Housing Application to retain eligibility for reserved spaces that you may be unable to select on your own. Students eligible for Honors housing will receive additional guidance via email.
- Claim Your Space (if space is available). In Part 2 of the RTCL Housing Application, you will choose your space during the Open Room Selection period based on your lottery number appointment, which will begin on Feb. 11 for women and Feb. 13 for men.
You can find more information about RTCL here.
RTCL Webinar
If you missed our webinar, you can watch the recording here!
Off-Campus Housing
If you are interested in living off-campus next year, we recommend starting your search now. If you are unsure where to begin your off-campus search, consider starting your search with our Niner Choice Program. Please mark your calendar: The Off-Campus Housing and Resource Fair will be held on Jan. 28, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the SAC Food Court.
If you have any questions, give us a call at 704-687-7501 or email us at hrlmailbox@charlotte.edu.