Housing Sign-Up for Returning, Graduate, and Transfer Students

Welcome, Huskers! We’re happy you’re making your Husker Home right here on campus.

This page outlines the process for applying for on-campus housing for the 2026-27 Academic Year (August 2026 to May 2027) for current UNL students, new transfer students, and graduate students.

The housing application is divided into 3 sections that occur at 3 different times to ensure peace of mind when determining your living arrangements for next year. There is no rush to complete your application immediately upon the process opening. However, there is a benefit to being one of the first 1400 students to complete Section 1 of the application, as you’ll have access to search for roommates and select your specific room for the next year. Keeping reading to find out exactly how the process will work!

Section 1: Join the Waitlist (Opens Nov. 3)

• Share information about yourself, provide details about your living style, select your hall preferences, and join the waitlist.
• The first 1400 students to complete Section 1 will be able to search for a roommate later in the process, so there is a benefit to ensuring you act quickly once the application opens!

Section 2: Roommate Finder (Nov. 5 – Nov. 11)

• The first 1400 students to complete section 1 and join the housing waitlist will be eligible for the Roommate Finder.

Section 3: Room Selection + Application Completion (Nov. 17 – 21)

• The first 1400 students will have an assigned time to select their room from available housing inventory.
• Once a room has been selected, each individual must return to the Housing Portal within 3 days of room selection to pay the $100 application fee and confirm the housing assignment.

With those 3 simple steps, you’ll have secured your place at NEBRASKA for the following year! If you are not part of the first 1400 students to apply and go through room selection, staying on the waitlist is your best path forward. The Housing office will offer spaces to students on the waitlist as soon as space allows!

Housing Application Submission Instructions

Opening Monday, November 3, 2025

• Start your application in the housing portal.
• Click "Returning Student/New Transfer Application" on the red navigation bar.
• You should see "2026-27 Academic Year." Click “Apply.”
• Complete each page and click “Save & Continue.”
• Complete the first portion of the housing application and join the Wait List.
  • Note: the first 1,400 students to complete this portion of the Housing application and join the wait list will receive a room selection timeslot in December.
  • Students will remain on the wait list until a space has been offered to them.
  • We anticipate the ability to offer additional housing to students on a rolling basis.
• Congratulations! You've completed the first portion of your Husker Home housing application.

Need help? Follow our step-by-step instruction guide!

Room Selection Instructions

• During the designated timeframe, return to the housing portal to search for a roommate(s). Roommate groups are not required! If you’d prefer to fly solo, go that route!
• At your room selection time, return to the housing portal to complete your application.
• Select your room assignment, pay the $100 nonrefundable application fee, and sign the housing agreement.
• You'll also have the option to select a meal plan and opt into Renter's insurance.
• Congratulations! You've successfully secured your on-campus home at NEBRASKA!