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2026-27 Room Selection for First-year Residents

Are you a current student looking to live on campus next year? You'll want to view our room selection for current residents information. 

Room selection for first-year students begins on March 31

Students will log into the housing portal to select their own room

Date you submitted your housing application Choose Your Room
Nov. 3, 2025, with a roommate or private room March 31, 2026
Nov. 3, 2025, without a roommate April 1, 2026
Nov. 4 - Dec. 16, 2025, with a roommate or private room April 2, 2026
Nov. 4 - Dec. 16, 2025, without roommate April 3, 2026
Dec. 17, 2025 - Jan. 28, 2026, with a roommate or private room April 6, 2026
Dec. 17, 2025 - Jan. 28, 2026, without roommate April 7, 2026
Jan. 29 - and after April 8, 2026, open to all

FAQs

How do I login to see my room assignment?

Our new housing system is currently being configured for room selection processes.  We will post directions prior to selection starting in late March, 2026.

Will I need to match with my roommate in the housing portal?

Yes. Once you complete your housing application, you will need lock them in through the housing portal:

  1. In the left-hand menu, click Roommate groups
  2. Click Create new roommate group
  3. Give your group a name (i.e. Maddie & Rachel)
  4. Enter the Northwest email address of the student(s) you want to be your roommate (i.e. s654321@nwmissouri.edu)
  5. Click Save

What happens if my chosen roommate has a different selection day than me?

As long as you have locked yourself in as roommates in the housing portal prior to your housing assignment being made, you will be booked together. Whichever roommate has the earliest day will be the day all roommates are assigned. On selection day, you can login to the Housing Portal to view your room assignment.

Why are students with roommates able to select a day earlier?

Finding a good roommate match is very important!  After all, you're going to be sharing a single room for nine months. Students who aren't spending their energy on roommate conflicts can focus on classroom and overall college success.

What if I want a private room?

 Northwest allows incoming first-year students to buy out the 2nd bed in their room for an additional $948/semester. This is permitted only in Millikan Hall.

Any student who buys out their room will not have a roommate.