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We’re so glad you’re ready to apply for campus housing. Living on campus is one of the best ways to get the most out of your Boise State experience. On-campus housing is usually in high demand so apply during the housing lottery. Please review our process below before starting your application.

Apply for Housing

Application Process

Application Dates

You’re going to love living on campus! Continue reading to learn how and when to apply.

2024 – 2025 Academic Year

The Sophomore and Above Housing application opened the week of February 19th. Students will have until February 23rd at 11:59 PM (MDT) to participate in the housing lottery. Students can apply by going to their Housing Portal.

The First Year Housing application will open the week of March 18th. Students will have until April 5th at 11:59 PM (MDT) to participate in the housing lottery. When the application is ready, students can apply by going to their Housing Portal.

First-year students must complete intent to enroll in order to receive an assignment on-campus.

Please note that housing is not guaranteed. Assignments will be based on a randomized lottery.

Fall 2024 Housing Application Opening dates

First Year Students: the housing application opens the week of March 18, 2024 at the following times:

* Students must be admitted to Boise State in order to access the Housing Application. 

Summer 2024

The Summer Housing application opening date is March 4, 2024.

Spring 2025

The Spring Housing 2025 Application will open in October for First-year students and Sophomore and Above students.

* Students must be admitted to Boise State in order to access the Housing Application. 

First Year Application Process

The application for First Year Housing will open the week of March 18, 2024 for the Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 academic year. Complete your housing application by April 5, 2024 to be a part of the Housing Lottery.

Once the application is live and you start applying, you’ll be asked to complete the following:

*Your application is not complete until you’ve paid the application fee. If you are under 18 at the time of applying for housing, your parent or guardian will need to verify the application and acknowledgment of the license agreement. They’ll get an email with instructions on how to complete this verification. Please note that you must turn 18 prior to the conclusion of the academic year to be eligible for on-campus housing.

Sophomore and Above Application Process

The application for Sophomore and Above Housing will open the week of February 19, 2024 for the Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 academic year. Complete your housing application by February 23, 2024 to be a part of the Housing Lottery.

Once the application is live and you start applying, you’ll be asked to complete the following:

* Your application is not complete until you’ve paid the application fee.

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