Spring Housing

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We're glad you're interested in living with us on-campus for the spring semester. Whether you are a new freshmen or a current student who is looking to move on campus, we've got you covered!

Be sure to check out all our residence halls and meal plans to get a better understanding of your options on-campus.

The application for Spring 2025 housing opens on October 7, 2024 and will remain open. Students interested in living on-campus for the Spring 2025 Semester (January-May 2025) should review the dates and directions below.

Move-in and the start of the meal plan for Spring 2025 is Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

 

Application Timeline for Spring 2025 Housing
 

  • Monday, October 7, 2024: Spring Housing Application Opens
  • Week of December 16, 2024: Initial housing assignments email sent + continue on rolling basis throughout winter break
  • Saturday, December 21, 2024: Last day to cancel spring housing contract to receive a full refund
  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025: Spring housing contracts + meal plan begin. Spring students may begin moving in.

 

For directions on how you apply, select the tab that corresponds with your student status for the Spring 2025 semester:

 

New Freshmen (For Move-In January 2025)

Housing Application Submission Instructions

Opening October 7, 2024

  • Start your application in the housing portal.
  • Click "New Student Application" on the red navigation bar.
  • Select the “2025 Spring Only – Room and Meals” term.
  • Complete each section of the housing application including profile information & room preferences.
  • 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 completed your Husker Home housing application.

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

New Transfer (For Move-In January 2025)

Housing Application Submission Instructions

Opening October 7, 2024

  • Start your application in the housing portal.
  • Click "Returning Student Application" on the red navigation bar.
  • Select the “2025 Spring Only – Room and Meals” term.
  • Complete each page and click “Save & Continue.”
  • Complete the first portion of the housing application and join the Spring Wait List
    • Note the Wait List is a holding place for you until housing assignments are released. We do anticipate being able to offer all upperclassman a space on campus for the spring semester.
  • Congratulations! You've completed the first portion of your Husker Home housing application.
  • Once a housing assignment has been provided (based on the timeline above), return to the housing portal to complete your application.
  • Review your housing 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!

Need help? Follow our step-by-step instruction guides:

Current Student (For Move-In January 2025)

Housing Application Submission Instructions

Opening October 7, 2024

  • Start your application in the housing portal.
  • Click "Returning Student Application" on the red navigation bar.
  • Select the “2025 Spring Only – Room and Meals” term.
  • Complete each page and click “Save & Continue.”
  • Complete the first portion of the housing application and join the Spring Wait List
    • Note the Wait List is a holding place for you until housing assignments are released. We do anticipate being able to offer all upperclassman a space on campus for the spring semester.
  • Congratulations! You've completed the first portion of your Husker Home housing application.
  • Once a housing assignment has been provided (based on the timeline above), return to the housing portal to complete your application.
  • Review your housing 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!

Need help? Follow our step-by-step instruction guides:

Contact University Housing

Location: 530 N. 17th Street                  
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday                  
Phone: (402) 472-3561                  
Email: housing@unl.edu

Correspondence can be mailed to:                  
University Housing                  
PO Box 880622                  
Lincoln, NE 68588-0622

When contacting us please be sure to indicate:

  • a subject
  • your name
  • your NUID#

University Housing responds to all e-mail messages within 48 business hours. If you do not receive a response, the e-mail has not been received by our office.