Welcome to Housing Selection

Housing Selection is the process returning students use to choose their on-campus housing for the following academic year.

Before you begin: Please read the Housing Agreement. The Housing Agreement contains important information about housing dates, policies, and responsibilities. After reading the housing agreement, you must complete your housing application on the housing portal where you will sign that you have read and understand the Housing Agreement.

Students looking to participating in General Housing Selection do not need to complete the additional sections of the housing application. Only those who would like to participate in specialized selection should complete the subsequent section on the agreement. Once you complete the Housing Agreement and, if applicable, create a roommate group. You will receive information about your selection time before General Housing Selection in February (see calendar below).

The 2027–28 housing selection process is scheduled to conclude before Spring Break. Watch your Wooster email for updates and instructions.

Housing Rates: Rates expected to be updated by February 2027 for 27/28AY.

Housing rates depend on the type of space you select.

Room Type	2026–27 Rate	Description
Multiple	$7,835	Any double or triple room in a residence hall
Single	$9,120	Any single room in a residence hall
House	$8,510	Any room in a house or apartment
Suite	$10,140	Gault Schoolhouse and Douglass Hall suites

Housing charges are billed as part of the College’s semester billing process. The 2026–27 base housing charge for a multiple room is $3,917.50 per semester.

Important: Your housing rate is determined by the type of room or space you select. Review the Housing Agreement for additional information about housing charges, cancellation policies, and financial responsibilities.

Your Housing Selection Checklist

1. Complete your Housing Agreement

Starting November 1, 2026

All students who plan to live on campus for 2027–28 should complete the Housing Agreement.

All students who plan to live off campus for 2027-28 must complete the off Campus Housing Agreement.

2. Decide where you want to live

Consider whether you want:

A single room
A double or triple room
A suite
Senior Specialized Housing (for class of 2028 only)
A Program House
A Service House
Language Suite housing
All-Gender Living-Learning Community
Greek Housing

3. Decide who you want to live with

If you plan to live with roommates, use eRezLife to find potential roommates and create a roommate group.

5. Watch for your selection information

Selection times will only be provided for the Senior Specialized Selection and General Housing Selection. They will be provided at least 3 days before the selection times begin, so that students can review housing options and begin planning their options. General Housing Selection times are based on class year. Each class is randomly assigned times by the housing software. Students with priority housing due to accommodations needs will be placed at the beginning of selection or will be housed prior to selection.

6. Select your room

When your selection time is provided, use eRezLife to view available rooms. When your selection time occurs, select your housing assignment using the housing portal.

Important Dates for 2027–28 Housing Selection

Date	Event
October 12, 2026	Housing Selection Marketing Begins — Information about the upcoming housing selection process will be shared via email, social media, pop up events, and campus postings.
November 1, 2026	Housing Selection Process Opens — ALL students should sign into Housing Self-Service to read and sign their Housing Agreement for General Selection Entry. Students should begin pairing with roommate(s), if applicable. • Service House Application Opens • Senior Specialized Housing (Class of 2028 only) Opens • All Gender, Language Suites, and First-Gen Applications Open • Off-Campus Exemption Application Opens
November 10, 2026	Service Fair — Students interested in living in Service Houses can learn more about available opportunities in the Allen Commons, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
November 20, 2026	Service House Application Closes
November 30, 2026	Senior Specialized Selection Interest Closes
December 1, 2026	Sections Offered to FSL Organizations
December 4, 2026	FSL Groups Provided Floor Plans for Placement
December 11, 2026	Service House Rosters Due — Volunteer agencies must submit their finalized rosters.
December 14, 2026	Service House Placement Begins
December 15, 2026	Service House Assignments Finalized — All assignments will be finalized and emailed to students.
January 22, 2027	FSL and Program House Rosters Due — Rosters are due to Maddie Cuckow and Christine Dunson.
January 23, 2027	FSL and Program students are assigned
January 25, 2027	Housing Agreements Due — Housing Agreements for Language Suites, First-Generation, and All Gender applicants are sent to the overseeing faculty and staff.
January 29, 2027	Off-Campus Exemption and Housing Accommodation Requests Due — Requests for the 2027–28 academic year are due. Housing Agreement for 2027–28 Closes — All students must have completed their Housing Agreement.
February 8, 2027	Rosters due for Language Suites, First-Generation, and All Gender applicants. Placement begins for LLC
February 21, 2027	Senior Specialized Selection Times provided to students involved in process.
February 25, 2027	Senior Specialized Housing Selection
February 25–27, 2027	Housing Selection Times Provided — Selection times will be provided for all remaining students.
Week of March 1, 2027	General Housing Selection — Students select from available Single Rooms, Double/Triple Rooms, and Suites.

Please continue checking your Wooster email. Additional instructions and selection information will be sent as the process progresses.

What Type of Housing Are You Looking For?

General Housing Selection

General Housing Selection includes:

Single rooms
Double rooms
Triple rooms
Suites

You do not need a separate application for General Housing Selection.

To participate:

Complete your Housing Agreement.
Find a roommate, if applicable.
Create your roommate group in eRezLife.
Watch for your housing selection time.
Select your room when your selection window opens.

Senior Specialized Housing

Senior Specialized Housing is available only to upcoming seniors in the Class of 2028.

Students in the Class of 2027 and students taking a fifth year are not eligible for Senior Specialized Housing.

Spaces are limited and may be waitlisted. Selection is first-come, first-served.

2027–28 Senior Specialized Housing

Kennedy Apartments

A
B
C
D
3 students per apartment

Fairlawn Apartments

1015
1017
1019
1021
1025
3 students per apartment
1023 accommodates 5 students

Senior Specialized Housing Selection: February 25, 2027

Specialized and Community Housing

Some housing options require an application or another form of approval.

Program Houses

Students must be on the active roster for the organization to be considered for a Program House.

Current Program Houses include:

Jewish Student Organization
Common Grounds

Program House rosters are due January 22, 2027.

Assignments will be finalized and emailed by Christine Dunson

Service Houses

Service Houses connect students with community organizations and service opportunities.

Students apply individually or with a roommate to a specific service opportunity. Community agencies may interview and select students.

Current Service House partners include (This list is being reviewed currently):

Aspire
Boys & Girls Club
Community Breakfast (Trinity UCC)
Cornerstone Playlab
Edgewood Middle School
Goodwill
OHuddle
People to People
West View Healthy Living
Wooster Preschool

There are no guaranteed single rooms in Service Houses.

Service House timeline

November 1, 2026: Applications open

November 10, 2026: Service Fair
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., The Allen Commons

November 20, 2026: Service Application Closes, applicants sent to service agencies

December 12, 2026: Service Agencies provide accepted roster for volunteers

All-Gender Housing and Gender Inclusive Housing

These are two different housing options.

All-Gender Living-Learning Community

The All-Gender Living-Learning Community provides a residential community for students of all genders.

Students interested in the community must complete the appropriate application.

Gender Inclusive Housing

Gender Inclusive Housing allows students to live with other students regardless of gender identity.

Students do not need to apply for Gender Inclusive Housing.

Gender Inclusive Housing is available in designated upper-class housing locations.

Some buildings or sections may have gender-specific floors or areas. Students should review the Gender Inclusive Housing information before selecting their space.

Language Suites

Language & Culture Suites are specialized housing communities.

Students interested in these spaces must complete the appropriate application by the published deadline.

Residence Life may assist with placement based on:

Housing accommodations
Gender identity
Housing preferences
Available space

How Housing Selection Works

How do I get a selection time?

Housing selection times are assigned based on class year. Students in class year is randomly assigned a timeslot.

For General Housing Selection, the order generally follows:

Upcoming seniors
Upcoming juniors
Upcoming sophomores

You will receive your specific selection time before General Housing Selection.

Your selection time determines when you can enter the room selection process.

How do I find a roommate?

eRezLife allows you to create a roommate profile and search for potential roommates.

After completing your housing application, you can:

Turn on your roommate profile.
Complete your roommate profile questions.
Search for potential roommates.
Send and accept contact requests.
Create a roommate group.

Creating a Roommate Group

After submitting your housing application:

Select Create New Roommate Group.
Enter a group name.
Enter your roommate’s Wooster email address.
Save the group.

Make sure you enter roommate email addresses exactly as they appear in their eRezLife accounts.

Important: Roommate groups have maximum size limits depending on the housing option.

How do I select my room?

Before your selection time, you can use eRezLife to preview available rooms.

When your selection window opens:

Log into eRezLife.
Go to Housing Overview.
Select Browse Rooms.
Search for available rooms by building, section, or other preferences.
Select a room with an available bed.
Review the room information.
Select Choose This Bed.
Review your reservation.
Select Assign Me Now to confirm.

You may continue looking at other available rooms until the selection deadline.

If you have a roommate group, you may also be able to place your roommates into nearby beds.

What if my preferred room is unavailable?

Housing availability changes as students select rooms.

Your selection time does not guarantee that a particular room, building, room type, or roommate arrangement will be available when you enter the selection process.

We recommend identifying several acceptable housing options before your selection time.

You can use the Favorites feature in eRezLife to save rooms you are interested in before your selection window opens.

How Are Students Placed in Specialized Housing?

In many housing options—including General Housing Selection, Senior Specialized Housing, and Greek Housing—students select their own spaces based on their selection time.

Conduct Requirements

Some housing options require students to be in good conduct standing.

This includes:

Houses
Gault Schoolhouse
Senior Specialized Housing

Students who do not meet conduct requirements will be notified and may follow up with the Office of Residence Life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to apply for housing?

You must complete your Housing Agreement and create a roommate group if applicable.

Some specialized housing options require an additional application.

When does housing selection begin?

The Housing Agreement and specialized housing applications open November 1, 2026.

Senior Specialized Housing Selection takes place February 26, 2027.

General Housing Selection begins the week of March 1, 2027.

Can I select a single room?

Yes. Single rooms are part of General Housing Selection.

Single rooms are limited, so availability depends on your selection time and the rooms remaining when you enter the selection process.

Can I choose my roommate?

Yes. Continuing students may select their roommates through eRezLife, subject to the capacity and requirements of the housing option.

Does having a roommate group guarantee that we will live together?

No. A roommate group does not guarantee that your preferred room or configuration will be available during your selection window.

What happens if I am accepted into a specialized housing program?

The process depends on the program. Some programs allow students to select their own space, while others use Residence Life placement or organization/community partner selection.

What happens if I don’t get the room I want?

Housing availability changes throughout the selection process. If your preferred room is unavailable, select another available space that meets your needs.

Need Help?

Your RA is a great first resource for general questions about the housing selection process.

You can also contact the Office of Residence Life:

Office of Residence Life
Lowry Center, Suite 206
1189 Beall Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691

Phone: 330-263-2498
Email: reslife@wooster.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about your eRezLife account or a specific housing application, please contact Residence Life directly.