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First-Year Assignments


We are so excited to be a part of your new journey here at South! Below you will find key dates and information on receiving a room assignment as a first-time year student. 

First-Year Students

Academic Year 2025-2026 Assignment Timeline

FIRST-YEAR ASSIGNMENTS:

Room Assignments

  • Housing Contract Deadline: April 1, 2025
  • RoomSync Roommate Matching Deadline: April 1, 2025
  • Room Selection for First-Year Students event opens on MyUSAHousing: April 9–18, 2025

First-year students who complete their Housing contract by April 1 will participate in room selection. Room selection will include five (5) first-year buildings (Azalea, Camellia, Epsilon 1-2, and Delta 6). Room selection priority is based on the completed date of the AY 2025-2026 Housing contract. 

Students will receive details by email to their JagMail about these assignment events, including timeslots for participation.

▼   What if I complete my Housing contract AFTER the April 1 deadline?
All first-year students who complete the Housing contract after April 1 will receive details on how to select their preferred room on a later date. This information will be emailed to student JagMail accounts from USA Housing.
▼   Roommate Search
The ability to search for a roommate to live with you will open online in the MyUSAHousing portal on November 18, 2024, at 9:00 AM CST.