New and returning students interested in living on campus can sign up for fall 2018 housing this month. The advantages to being on campus include convenience, forming social networks, and live-in staff available to help when needed.

Returning students sign up begins Jan. 22 and will run all semester. Returning students (sophomore status or higher) who sign up for a single room and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of spring semester are eligible for a single room at the price of a double room.

First-year and transfer students can sign up starting 10 a.m. EST Jan. 31, 2018. The date your student signs up determines their Room Selection Group, which is how they choose their residence hall and room during the summer.

There's no deposit required to sign up for housing. If your student is still deciding schools, they can still sign up for housing early to get a good Room Selection Group number. Students MUST notify Residence Life by June 1 if they are not coming to WMU to avoid cancellation fees.

To sign up, students log into their GoWMU account. Once in, look for the "My Self Service" box on the left. Click on the arrow in the "All" bar and find the "Residence Life Housing" link. Click the link to open the Housing and Dining Application.

The housing contract is for a full academic year (fall + spring semesters). Please be aware your student is entering into a legally binding contract with the University by e-signing it. If your student is under the age of 18, a co-signature is required. An email will be sent to the parent or guardian address your student provides. That individual will receive an email with a link and code to electronically sign the housing contract.