Come hang out with us at our Housing Hacks and Room Chats. Whether you’re looking to switch things up, have concerns about your current space, or just want to talk through your options, our Housing staff is here to help. We’ll guide you through the room change process, offer tips on how to possibly find your ideal space, and answer any questions you have about roommates or room selection. This is your chance to get the answers you need in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Grab a snack, share your thoughts, and let’s figure out how to make your housing experience work for you!
Returning Student Room Selection Events
Returning Student Room Selection Events
Get ready to plan your on-campus living for next year! Returning students have a variety of opportunities to prepare for room selection, connect with potential roommates, and learn more about the housing options available.
Housing & Residence Life is here to support you every step of the way. From interactive events and workshops to informal sessions for questions and feedback, there are plenty of ways to get involved, explore your preferences, and feel confident about your upcoming housing decisions.
Take advantage of these resources to make the most of your campus living experience and ensure your next year is comfortable, fun, and tailored to your needs.
Offered Events
Housing Hacks & Room Chats
Housing Hacks & Room Chats
Information Sessions
Information Sessions
Join us for an Information Session to learn how room selection works, get your questions answered by Housing staff, and enter for a chance to win priority room selection just for attending. This is a great opportunity to explore your housing options and get helpful tips to make the room selection process easier.
If you are unable to come to an in person information session, you can complete the online Returning Room Selection training at the link below to learn more about room selection and also for a chance to win priority room selection.
The online training will be available mid-January 2027.
Open House
Open House
Curious about what other residence halls have to offer? Here’s your chance to win priority room selection and attend an open house showcasing available second-year residence halls! To review details about the event, including which halls are available to view, visit our Open House website.
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
Meet Your Match
Meet Your Match
Are you looking for a potential roommate for next year? Or maybe just looking to meet a few new people? Housing & Residence Life would like to invite you to meet students who are looking to make connections with other students living on campus! Join us for games, activities, and insomnia cookies!
Timeline and Event Details
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 9 a.m. | 2027-28 Housing Contract opens | Housing Self-Service |
| January 21 | 5-6 p.m. | Information Session | TBD |
| January 21 | 6-7 p.m. | Information Session | TBD |
| February 1 | 5-6 p.m. | Information Session | TBD |
| February 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Information Session | TBD |
| February 2 | 5-6 p.m. | Information Session | TBD |
| February 2 | 6-7 p.m. | Information Session | TBD |
| February TBD | 5-7 p.m. | Meet Your Match | TBD |
| February 17 | 5-6 p.m. | Information Session | TBD |
| February 17 | 6-7 p.m. | Information Session | TBD |
| February 24 | 4 p.m. | Room Selection Eligibility Deadline | Housing Self-Service |
| February 28 | 4-6 p.m. | Open House | Various Halls |
| March 17-18 | Experiential Living Opportunities, Triple, and Upperclass Room Selections | Housing Self-Service | |
| March 22-25 | General Room Selection | Housing Self-Service | |
| March 25 | 4-5 p.m. | Housing Hacks and Room Chats | TBD |
| March 31 | 9 a.m. | Room Change Process Opens | Housing Self-Service |
| April 2 | 11-1 p.m. | Housing Hacks and Room Chats | TBD |
| May 1 | 11:59 p.m. | Deadline to Request Housing Deposit Refund with Housing Contract Cancellation | Email to housing@ohio.edu |
| July 30 | 12 p.m. | Room Change Process Closes | Housing Self-Service |