Returning Resident Housing Selection Process 

What is Housing Lottery?

The Housing Lottery system is designed to give priority to returning residents who have a higher class standing, have completed their Fall course registration and Financial Aid process for the upcoming academic year. This allows students the highest availability for on campus housing. Lottery numbers are computer-generated random numbers and are assigned based on a student’s class year to determine who is first in line to select their housing. Lottery numbers range from 100-300 with 100 being “first in line” and 300 being “last in line.”    *Students who do not currently reside on campus and are interested in housing for the fall 2026 semester must complete the new student Campus Housing Application.

Why housing lottery?

This lottery process is designed to give residents an opportunity to browse floor plans and select their own rooms which will later award a greater satisfaction amongst residents.

What do I need to do to be eligible for housing lottery?

All residents must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and be in good academic, disciplinary and financial standing to live in campus housing and to participate in the housing lottery.

In order to enter the Housing Lottery process, residents will need to complete the Housing Intent Form which will be sent out on Monday, March 23rd and is due on Monday, March 30th. Students who do not submit the Intent Form before the deadline will forfeit their guarantee of priority placement for the 2026-2027 school year.

Residents will receive a lottery number AFTER the requirements listed below are completed:

  1. Register as a Full-Time Student for Fall 2026
  2. Obtain Conditional Approval from Enrollment Services
  3. Complete Returning Resident Housing Intent Form

Please be advised that room placements are contingent upon residents acquiring FINAL Clearance from Enrollment Services no later than Wednesday, July 1st. Failure to secure final clearance by the specified deadline will result in forfeiture of the initially selected room.

Which residence hall am I eligible to select for 2026-2027?

Kerby C-Wing [Double or Single Rooms]:

  • Seniors
  • New Graduate Students

Kerby Hall A/B Wing [Double or Single Rooms]:

  • Juniors
  • Seniors

Kerby Hall A/B Wing [Double Room ONLY]:

  • Sophomores

Main Hall [Single Room ONLY]:

  • Seniors
  • Graduate Students
  • Non-Traditional Students

When is housing lottery?

For Rising Juniors and Seniors
Monday, April 13th, 2026
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Social Hall

For Rising Sophomores and Returning First-Years
Monday, April 13th, 2026
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Social Hall

What if I can’t make it to any of the dates above?

Residents who are unable to attend their selection day may send in a proxy to choose their room. Your chosen proxy is authorized to represent you and may select a room on your behalf. Please choose your proxy carefully and complete the Proxy Representative Form by Monday, March 30th. Any resident who does not attend their housing selection and has not completed the proxy form will be placed by Campus Housing staff after the Housing Selection dates.

Can I keep my current room for next year?

Due to the Alumnae Hall renovations, residence hall spaces are limited. Therefore, residents are no longer permitted to keep their current room for the next academic year. All residents who wish to remain on campus for the academic year of 2026-2027 will need to participate in the Housing Lottery process.

Do I have to have a roommate?

Standard Single Occupancy rooms are available in Kerby Hall A/B wings for rising Juniors and Seniors ONLY. Premium Single Occupancy rooms are available in Kerby C Wing for rising Seniors and new graduate students ONLY. Please note that both the Standard and Premium single rooms are limited.

Therefore, single occupancy rooms are not guaranteed. The option to select a Standard or Premium single occupancy room will depend on the availability at the time of housing selection. If there are no single rooms available at the time of a room selection, residents will need to select a Double Occupancy room.

All rising sophomores are required to have roommates. We highly recommend that residents prepare well in advance and select a room with a roommate.

Double Occupancy rooms must be filled to the maximum occupancy at the time of room selection. Residents have the option of filling the maximum occupancy with a roommate of their choice or Campus Housing will select the next resident in queue to fill the vacant space in a Double Occupancy room. This is to ensure we have enough spaces for everyone who wishes to remain in campus housing.

How does having a roommate affect housing lottery?

Residents who wish to select a room with a roommate may choose to go with whomever has the lowest lottery number to optimize their selection opportunities. For example, if Resident A who has lottery #166 and Resident B who has a lottery #128 wish to live together, they can choose to use Resident B’s lottery number to check in.

It is required for intended roommates to attend housing selection together. However, if either person cannot attend, they must complete the Proxy Representative Form and select their roommate as their proxy. If the roommate with the lower lottery number cannot attend housing selection, the resident in attendance is still able to utilize the lower lottery number to check in.

What is the difference between Standard Single and Premium Single Occupancy Rooms?

  • Standard Single Room has a living capacity for one upper-class/transfer undergraduate student. Single rooms include:
    • 1 twin bed with a mattress,
    • 1 desk and chair
    • 1 closet
    • 1 small dresser (depending on the Residence Hall)
    • Wi-Fi
    • Mirror
    • Overhead Light
    • The cost for Single Room is $2,050/Semester
  • Premium Single Room is only offered in Kerby Hall C-Wing and has a living capacity for one Rising Senior. Premium Single rooms include:
    • Private full bathroom
    • 1-2 twin bed with a mattress,
    • 1-2 desk and chair
    • 2 closets (depending on the floor) *
    • 1 small dresser
    • Microwave**
    • Mini Fridge**
    • Wi-Fi
    • Mirror
    • Overhead Light
    • The cost for Premium Single Room is $2,250/Semester

*1st floor rooms in Kerby C-Wing do not have closets.
**subject to availability

What is the difference between Standard Double and Premium Double Occupancy Rooms?

  • Standard Double Room Occupancy has a living capacity for two first year or upper-class undergraduate students. Double rooms include:
    • 2 sets of standard twin beds with mattresses
    • 2 desks and chairs
    • 2 closets
    • 2 small dressers (depending on the Residence Hall)
    • Wi-Fi
    • Mirror
    • Overhead light
    • The cost for a Double Room is $1,900/Semester
  • Premium Double Room Occupancy is only offered in Kerby Hall C-Wing and has a living capacity for two upper-class undergraduate students. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible for a Premium upgrade. Premium Double Rooms Include:
    • Private full bathroom (shared only between two roommates)
    • 2-3 sets of standard twin beds with mattresses
    • 2 desks and chairs
    • 2 closets (depending on the floor) *
    • 2 small dressers
    • Microwave**
    • Mini Fridge**
    • Wi-Fi
    • Mirror
    • Overhead light
    • The cost for a Premium Double Room is $2,100/Semester

* 1st floor rooms in Kerby C-Wing do not have closets.
** subject to availability

What are the different meal plans I can choose from? **tentative costs, and are subject to change for 2026-2027**

Estimated Meal Plan Rates for Fall 2026 * subject to change

Meal Plan Type Cost Per Semester Eligibility for Meal Plan Selection
150 Meals with 75 Flex $ 3,792.50 All
150 Meals with 150 Flex $ 3,867.50 All
210 Meals with 75 Flex $ 3,882.50 All
210 Meals with 150 Flex $ 3,957.50 All
285 Meals with 75 Flex $ 4,277.50 All; First Year Students Required plan
285 Meals with 150 Flex $ 4,352.50 All; First Year Students Optional plan

May I tour rooms before making a decision about where I want to live?

Yes! Residents who wish to tour a room in any of the residence halls may make a 20-minute appointment with Campus Housing through the Housing Tour Appointments link. Floor plans of each of the residence halls will be available during room. Residents can also stop by Main 217 to see floor plans.

The appointment schedules start on Monday, March 30th – Thursday, April 9th and are as follows:

Monday: 12-4 pm

Tuesday: 2 pm – 5 pm

Wednesday: 12-4 pm

Thursday: 2 pm – 5 pm

Are there any Housing Info Sessions I can attend if I have any further questions?

Info Sessions are on:

Thursday, March 26th, 2026                                       Monday, March 30th, 2026

1 pm – 2 pm                                                                          1 pm – 2pm

Online: Zoom                                                                       Online: Zoom

Floor plans of each of the residence halls will be available during both of the Info Sessions. Residents can also stop by Main 217 to see floor plans.

Housing Selection Timeline 2026

Monday, March 16th: Fall 2026 Course Registration Begins

Monday, March 23rd: Housing Intent Form and Proxy Representative Form Opens

Thursday, March 26th: First Info Session

Monday, March 30th: Second Info Session

Monday, March 30th: Housing Intent Form and Proxy Representative Form Deadline

April 1st – April 11th: Students receive their lottery numbers

Monday, April 13th: Housing Selection Day

Friday, April 24th: Housing Placement Letters Sent to Residents

Wednesday, July 1st: Obtain Final Clearance from Enrollment Services

Monday, August 3rd: Move-in Info Sent to Residents

Saturday, August 22nd: Move-in Day for Returning Residents.

What to Expect the day of Housing Selection:

  1. Residents will arrive at their assigned time slot and with their Lottery number.
  2. Resident Coordinators will check in Residents by their lottery number and student ID. Residents can continue with housing selection only if they have completed the following:
    1. Register as a full-time student
    2. Obtain Conditional Approval from Enrollment Services
    3. Complete Returning Resident Housing Intent Form

If the above requirements are not completed before housing selection, residents will not be able to choose their rooms the day of housing selection.

  1. Residents will have up to 5 minutes to browse floor plans and select their room.
    1. Rising Senior Residents will have the option to browse floor plans for Kerby Hall A/B Wing, Kerby C-Wing, and Main Hall.
    2. Rising Junior Residents will have the option to browse floor plans for Kerby Hall A/B Wing.
    3. Rising Sophomore and Returning First-Year Residents will have the option to browse floor plans for Kerby Hall A/B Wing.
    4. Non-Traditional students will have the option to browse floor plans for Main Hall.
    5. Graduate students will have the option to browse floor plans for Kerby C-Wing and Main Hall.
  2. That is all! After residents make their housing selection, they will receive their housing placement letter by email the following week on Friday, April 25th.

Notice:
Cuvilly Hall is reserved for incoming first-year and transfer students. Current first-year, transfer, and upperclassmen Cuvilly Hall residents are required to choose a different Residence Hall for the next academic year.

Disability Support Services:

Residents who need to request specific housing accommodations due to a medical-related condition will need to register with Disability Support Services each academic year. Once affiliated, Disability Support Services will inform the Office of Campus Housing of all residents who require specific housing accommodations based on medical documentation provided to their office.

Questions? Reach out to CampusHousing@trinitydc.edu.