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Rising Sophomore Student Housing Process

The Rising Sophomore housing application will become available in late January 2027.

This housing selection process will be for students in their first year at Xavier to select housing for the 2027-2028 academic year. This includes:

  • Students who started at Xavier in Fall 2026 as first years
  • Students who started at Xavier in Fall 2026 as new transfer students
  • Students who started at Xavier in Spring 2027

 

 

Rising Sophomore Housing Selection Process Dates
Expected Date Description
Monday, January 25, 2026 Housing Application Opens & Roommate Group Formation Starts on MyHousing Portal
Friday, February 12, 2026 Housing Accommodation Deadline for Accessibility & Disability Resources
Wednesday, February 17, 2026 Muskie Match-Up Pairing Event at 6 PM in Center for Mission & Identity at Justice Hall (Across from Currito)
Monday, February 22, 2026 Housing Applications Due & Roommate Group Formation Close at 12:00 PM ET Noon
Friday, February 26, 2026 Room Selection Times Announced to Xavier Email
Tuesday, March 2, 2026 Room Selection Day 1
Wednesday, March 3, 2026 Room Selection Day 2
  1. Log into the MyHousing site starting on January 26th, use your Xavier Single Sign On (SSO) which is where you will complete the housing application

  2. On the application, you will:

    1. Answer living preference questions
    2. Update your emergency contact and address information
    3. Indicate hall preferences
    4. Review the housing contact and sign using your student ID (000XXXXXX)
  3. Application Opens: Tuesday, January 26th 
  4. Application Deadline: Monday, February 23rd at 12:00 PM ET (Noon)
  1. Students have the option to form a roommate group or to participate as an individual during the application process.
  2. Roommate Formation Opens: Monday, January 26th 
  3. Roommate Formation Closes: Monday, February 23rd at 12:00 PM ET (Noon)
  1. Students with approved housing accommodations through Accessibility and Disability Resources will have housing options sent to them that met their accommodation needs.
  2. All other students and groups will receive a randomly generated selection time.
  3. During the assigned time, or later, any student from the roommate group can log in to MyHousing to select the room.
  

Rising Sophomore Housing Application Guides & Resources

 

All messages regarding the Rising Sophomore Housing Selection process will be sent only to students' Xavier email addresses. Students are encouraged to share this message with any family or supporters who will be helping guide them. 

 

Please reach out to the Office of Residence Life at reslife@xavier.edu or 513-745-3203 for any questions or concerns.