Housing Contract Steps

We’re pleased to offer on-campus housing for the upcoming term. Please review the following information carefully, as it outlines the steps and policies related to completing your housing contract and receiving an assignment.

NOTE: Official communications will be sent to your Cameron University email or through the Housing Portal. We will not use personal email addresses.

Eligibility Requirements:

Students must meet the following requirements to apply for housing:

Be accepted to Cameron University
Be enrolled full-time for the upcoming semester (part-time with approval)
Meet any other eligibility requirements outlined in the Housing Terms and Conditions

A detailed contact guide will be available soon

Important Dates:

Students may begin completing their housing contract online on the following dates:

April 6 - Contract Renewal Fall 2026-Spring 2027 (9-month or 10-month) - Current residents returning for the Fall Semester
April 15 - Summer Contracts 2026 (May 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. - July 21, 2026, at 12 p.m.) - All students planning to stay for the summer term
April 22 - New Contracts Fall 2026-Spring 2027 (9-month or 10-month) - New students applying for housing

Housing Assignments & Roommate Selection Timeline:

Applicants by June 1

Eligibility: Students who submit their contract and deposit by June 1 are eligible for the Room & Roommate Selection Process.
Room & Roommate Selection: June 10 - students may choose their preferred room and roommate.
Final Assignments: June 12 - housing assignments finalized for this group.

Applicants after June 1

Eligibility: Students who submit their contract and deposit after June 1 may select roommates and available rooms from remaining spaces.
Roommate/Auto-Assignment: July 8 - students either select roommates/spaces or are auto-assigned a roommate.
Final Assignments: July 10 - housing assignments finalized for this group.

Rolling Assignments for Remaining Applicants

Students who submit contracts after the July 10 reassignment will receive housing assignments on a rolling basis by August 5.
Final Deadline for all Assignments: August 7.

Students with Contracts After August 7

Students who submit a housing contract after August 7 will be eligible to move in after the official move in week.

Important Move-In Information:

Students must have a completed housing contract and housing deposit on file by August 7 in order to be eligible to move in during scheduled move in days.

Students who have not completed their housing contract and deposit by this deadline may not be permitted to check in or receive room keys.

Early Arrival

Monday-Friday, August 3-7, 2026

Students requesting early arrival must receive prior written approval from Student Housing and Residence Life. Early arrival requests are subject to housing contract terms and may include applicable nightly fees.

Students who arrive before their approved move in date without authorization may be charged an unauthorized occupancy fee.

International and New Student Move-In

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Check-in Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Returning Student Move-In

Saturday, August 15-Sunday, August 16, 2026

Check-in hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

NOTE: Official housing assignments and move-in details will be sent to students through their Cameron University email or housing portal.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs):

Q. Can I choose my roommate?

A. Yes. Through the Housing Portal, students can select tri preferred roommate.

Q. What if my roommate has not completed their contract and deposit in time?

A. They will not be able to participate in the selection process.

Q. Do you hold rooms?

A. No. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure fairness in the process.

Q. What are the room options?

A. We offer four options:

Two-bedroom apartment
Four-bedroom apartment
Single room
Double room

Q. Are meal plans required?

A. Yes. All residents are required to have a meal plan.

Q. Where can I find the housing contract?

A. The housing contract is available in your Aggie Access Portal. After logging in, go to the Housing section to compete your housing application and contract.

Q. What if I don't have a roommate to choose from?

A. Based on your profile, Housing will auto-assign you a roommate who aligns with the preferences you indicated.

Q. Someone told me they would take care of my housing. Is that true?

A. No. Only the student can complete their own housing process. It is the student's responsibility to submit their application, contract, and deposit.

Q. Can someone follow-up on my housing for me?

A. No. Students must manage and follow-up on their own housing process. All questions, updates, and communications must come directly from the student.

Q. I'm a parent. Can I access my student's housing information?

A. Yes. We can share information with parents only if the student provides consent through FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).

Q. What is the difference between a 9-month and a 10-month housing agreement?

9-Month Agreements: North Shepler and South Shepler
10-Month Agreements: The Village Apartments

Q. Can I request housing for the Fall semester only?

A. Yes. Students must email Student Housing and Residence Life to request Fall-only housing.

Requests must receive formal written approval
Students who do not obtain written approval and occupy a space will be subject to the cancellation fee under our termination policies.