Frequently Asked Housing Questions
Have questions about housing at Central Michigan University? We have the answers you need about living on campus at CMU.
Spring 2024
Can I change my housing assignment?
If you wish to explore a space change, you may contact your Residence Hall Director beginning Friday, Jan. 19. Learn more about our space change policy here.
When do the residence halls close for Spring Break?
The residence halls close promptly at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.
Residence halls in the East Community (Celani, Emmons, Fabiano, Herrig, Saxe and Woldt Halls) remain open during Spring Break. CMU Dining operations are closed. Kitchenettes are available throughout the halls.
The residence halls reopen at 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 10.
When do the residence halls and apartments close for spring semester?
The residence halls and apartments close promptly at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
FALL 2024 FAQs
When do returning students sign up for 2024-2025 housing?
The 2024-2025 housing sign-up for current residents began on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Learn more about the housing sign-up process and selection schedule.
As a returning student, how do I sign up on the Wishlist?
The Wishlist is currently open. Students may sign up for the Wishlist if they do not receive their housing of choice. Students must have a housing assignment to sign up on the Wishlist and will be contacted by phone if we are able to accommodate their request. The Wishlist will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. We will continue to work on the Wishlist throughout the summer.
When do incoming first-year and transfer students sign-up for housing?
After being admitted and paying your enrollment reservation deposit,
you'll be sent an email to your CMICH account containing our Residential Community Living Guide that contains
important housing information. Page 4 of the living guide explains how to apply.
Learn more about the process and your next steps for housing at CMU.
Do incoming first-year and transfer students select their own housing assignment?
Yes. You will receive an email to your CMICH account by July 1 with your
specific timeslot to select your housing assignment. A timeslot is
assigned to you based on your randomly selected lottery number.
Housing selection will take place in mid-July. During your timeslot, you will log back into your housing application at housing.cmich.edu
to select your housing assignment. If you are in a roommate group, the
Group Leader will select a housing assignment and assign themselves and
each roommate to a bed space in that room.
When is move-in?
Fall 2024 move-in is the weekend before classes begin for the fall semester.
You will receive an email to your CMICH email account in early August with instructions on how to select your move-in appointment.
Can I bring someone with me to help move me onto campus?
Yes, you may bring family members or helpers to assist with the move-in process.
What is provided in my living unit?
To find a list of items provided in your living unit, click on your residential community below:
What are the dimensions of my living unit?
To find a list of items provided in your living unit, click on your residential community below:
What should I bring with me to campus?
To find a list of essentials to bring and items to leave at home, click on your residential community below:
What is my on-campus address?
What is the letter next to my residence hall room and Graduate Housing unit number?
The letter next to your room number represents the bedroom you are assigned to in your suite. The bedrooms are labeled above the door in each suite. You must move into your assigned bedroom at move-in. Bedrooms can no longer be changed.
When do the residence halls close for Thanksgiving Break?
The residence halls close promptly at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Residence halls in the East Community (Celani, Emmons, Fabiano, Herrig, Saxe and Woldt Halls) remain open during Thanksgiving Break. CMU Dining operations are closed. Kitchenettes are available throughout the halls.
The residence halls reopen at noon on Sunday, Dec. 1.
When will the residence halls close for the fall semester?
The residence halls close promptly at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. Residence halls in the East Community (Celani, Emmons, Fabiano, Herrig, Saxe and Woldt Halls) remain open during semester break for students registered for the spring 2025 semester. CMU Dining operations are closed during breaks. Kitchenettes are available throughout the halls.
The residence halls reopen at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12.
When will Graduate Housing close for the fall semester?
Students who do not plan to return for the spring semester must move out by 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The apartments remain open during semester break for those registered for the spring 2025 semester.