Once you have been accepted to Case Western Reserve University you will gain access to the University Roadmap and can access the housing application. Students will receive a housing assignment based on what we have available at the time that we are completing assignments. We will begin accepting spring applications starting on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Case Western Reserve University has a two-year residency requirement. All first- and second-year unmarried undergraduate students who do not live at a parent's permanent residence within 40 miles of campus must live on campus and participate in the University board plan. If you are eligible to commute, you will need to complete a housing release request.
International Students
We recognize that students coming from other countries may experience delays in their ability to secure visas. Even if your visa status may not be known at this time, you already are a valued member of our community, and we very much hope to see you in-person in January. For that reason, we ask that you continue the process of completing your housing application so we are fully prepared for your presence on campus in the spring. You will not be responsible for any housing-related financial penalty or fees should you be unable to travel to the U.S. due to visa issues.
If your travel options require you to arrive to campus before new student move-in on January 6, 2027, we recommend connecting with us before finalizing your travel plans. International students requesting adjusted arrival dates should contact our office by December 1, 2026 at housing@case.edu using their case.edu email account.
First-Year Gender Inclusive Housing
Medical Accommodations
Housing Application
This is the official application for living on campus. All first-year students are required to complete the housing application, unless approved by University Housing for a housing release. On this application, you will submit your residential community preferences, choose your meal plan option, and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the Residence Hall Agreement.
University Photo ID
In order to access the housing application, you will need to upload a photo ID for your CWRU ID card and have it approved before you can proceed with the housing application. This takes at least 24 hours for the photo to be approved. We recommend submitting your photo well in advance to ensure your housing application process is not delayed.
Vaccination Status Statement
Ohio Revised Code section 1713.55 requires that every student submit a statement on his/her vaccination status for meningitis and hepatitis B before they can live on campus. The form must be submitted online before you can continue working on the housing application.
Lifestyle Characteristics
This list of four questions about your lifestyle will help housing staff when matching you with a roommate for the spring semester.
Room Type Preferences
On the housing application, there is a section to request a room type preference (double or single room). For the Spring semester, incoming first-year students will be assigned based on what is open and available, while taking your preferences into consideration to the greatest extent possible. You may be assigned to a room in either first-year or second-year housing.
Roommate Preference
If you would like to live with a specific roommate, please include your request in the housing application the students' name and network ID (abc123). Your roommate will also need to list you on their housing application (as a mutual request). We will do our best to assign you to an empty double room. However, we cannot guarantee roommate requests can be accommodated, based on room availability.
Housing Assignment Process
The deadline to submit your housing application is Wednesday, December 2. Assignments will be completed by Tuesday, December 22, 2026. Housing assignments will be released to students in batches as our staff works through placements.
For students who apply later than December 2, assignments will be completed on a rolling basis. Assignments will not be made during the university's Winter Recess period and will resume when offices reopen on January 4.