Room Reapplication 2012Reapplication Guide

Click “Start Reapplication” to proceed.

You will be able to track your progress on the left side bar.

Beginning Screen:

1. Intent to Return Answer, “yes” to this question to begin the process Answer “no” to this question to be removed from

the process. You will receive only one more e-mail communication about Room Reapplication if you answer “no”.

Check the appropriate option and click continue.

Steps for Reapplying to University Housing2. Fall 2012 Preferences

Beginning on Tuesday, January 24 at 9:00 am and continuing through Wednesday, March 1 at noon

Indicate your preferences to return to University Housing at www.housing.umn.edu/reapplication. You MUST complete this step in order to be able to sign-up for a room. This does not obligate you to return, but it does keep your options open for 2012-2013 University Housing.

Select the meal plan you prefer for next year. If you reapply for a residence hall room, this will

be your meal plan for Fall 2012. If you reapply for an apartment, this preference

will be removed. You may then purchase a voluntary meal plan for the Fall 2012 semester. You will receive more information if this applies to you.

Do you want to participate in Room Reapplication for 2012-2013 Returning Residents?

3. Housing Survey If you could live in any building next year, indicate which building you would select. This preference is not guaranteed, it is for survey purposes only.

If you could live in any room type next year, indicate which type you would select. This preference is not guaranteed, it is for survey purposes only.

4. Criminal Background QuestionAnswer Yes or No and click Continue.

5. Agree to $25 Application FeeA $25 non-refundable application fee is required and will be charged to your University financial account during Spring 2012 as soon as the final room selection round is complete.

After you indicate your preferences, you are eligible to enter the Room Reapplication Rounds.

You will receive an e-mail confirmation with rounds you are eligible to participate in.

The rounds take place beginning Tuesday, January 31 at 9:00 am through Thursday, March 1 at Noon.

Identify which rounds apply to you and mark your calendar! ( They are highlighted.)

During a current round that you qualify to participate in, a button will appear at the bottom of the page allowing you to proceed.

Once you have successfully completed Intent to Return this screen will appear:

E-mail confirmation with rounds you are eligible to participate in:

6. Reapplication Rounds

Apartment Round 1: Same Apt. Building/Same Room Tuesday 1/31 9:00 am - Wednesday, 2/1 8:00 am

During Round 1, apartment residents have the opportunity to sign up for their current apartment. ONLY available for most residents of University Village, Wilkins Hall, and Yudof Hall.

Apartment Round 1: Roommate PickupWednesday, 2/1 9:00 am - Thursday, 2/2 noon

During this time, students requested as roommates during Apartment Round 1 must log into www.housing.umn.edu/reapplication if they want to accept an invitation to be a roommate. If a requested roommate does not log in to accept an invitation prior to the end of this pickup round (noon on Thursday), the space will be released and anyone can choose the space during subsequent rounds.

Apartment Round 2: Same Apt. Building/Different Room Tuesday, 2/7 9:00 am - Wednesday, 2/8 noon

During this sign-up round, apartment residents have the opportunity to sign up for a different room in their current building. ONLY available for residents of University Village, Wilkins Hall, and Yudof Hall.

During this time, students requested as roommates during this round must log into www.housing.umn.edu/reapplication if they want to accept an invitation to be a roommate. If a requested roommate does not log in to accept an invitation prior to the end of the round, the space will be released and anyone can choose the space during subsequent rounds.  

Apartment Round 3: Any Apt. Building/Any RoomThursday, 2/9 9:00 am - Friday, 2/10 noon

During Round 3, any current residents can sign-up for any available room apartments in University Village, Wilkins Hall, or Yudof Hall.

During this time, students requested as roommates during this round must log into www.housing.umn.edu/reapplication if they want to accept an invitation to be a roommate. If a requested roommate does not log in to accept an invitation prior to the end of the round, the space will be released and anyone can choose the space during subsequent rounds.

Residence Hall Round 1: Same Hall/Same RoomTuesday, 2/14 9:00 am- Wednesday, 2/15 8:00 am

Most residents can sign up to return to their same residence hall room.

Residence Hall Round 1: Roommate PickupWednesday, 2/15 9:00 am - Thursday, 2/16 noon

During this time, students requested as roommates during Residence Hall Round 1 must log into www.housing.umn.edu/reapplication if they want to accept an invitation to be a roommate. If a requested roommate does not log in to accept an invitation prior to the end of this pickup round (noon on Thursday), the space will be released and anyone can choose the space during subsequent rounds.

Residence Hall Round 2: Same Hall/Different RoomTuesday, 2/21 9:00 am-Wednesday, 2/22 noon

Residents can sign up to return to their same hall but a different room. During this time, students requested as roommates during this round

must log into www.housing.umn.edu/reapplication if they want to accept an invitation to be a roommate. If a requested roommate does not log in to accept an invitation prior to the end of the round, the space will be released and anyone can choose the space during the last round. 

Residence Hall Round 3: Frontier/Pioneer/Territorial ResidentsThursday, 2/23 9:00 am-Friday, 2/24 noon

Residents of Frontier, Pioneer, and Territorial can sign up to return to any other residence hall.

During this time, students requested as roommates during this round must log into www.housing.umn.edu/reapplication if they want to accept an invitation to be a roommate. If a requested roommate does not log in to accept an invitation prior to the end of the round, the space will be released and anyone can choose the space during the last round.

Final Round 4: Any Hall/Apt. /Any Room Tuesday, 2/28 9:00 am - Thursday, 3/1 noon

During the final round, all current residents have the opportunity to sign-up for any open space in any building.

During this time, students requested as roommates during this round must log into www.housing.umn.edu/reapplication if they want to accept an invitation to be a roommate. If a requested roommate does not log in to accept an invitation prior to the end of the round, the space will be released and anyone can choose the space during the last round.

Once you have selected a room assignment you must accept the assignment to complete the reapplication process.

Next Steps$250 Housing Guarantee PaymentFor students who have a room reservation in this system at noon on March 1st, a Housing Guarantee Payment of $250 must be postmarked by May 15, 2012. If a reservation is cancelled, the $250 is refundable until May 15, 2012. After that date the payment will be forfeited.

If you didn’t get what you wanted, indicate where you wish to be moved. As long as you reserved a space during room reapplication and submit a $250 payment, you will be eligible to request a change to your assignment.

Waiting list: Available beginning Wednesday 5/16

CancellationTo cancel your application, send an e-mail to housing@umn.edu with the Subject: Reapplication Cancellation. Include your student ID, name, and cancellation request for 2012-2013 Room Reapplication in the e-mail body.

Thank you for participating in the Room Reapplication

Process.