Roommate Selection
If you know who your roommates will be…
- In the left-hand column, in the Housing section, click Roommate groups
- Enter a Group name
- Enter up to 3 other roommates by adding their Northwest s-number email address
- Click Save
Need to Find a Roommate?
- Click My roommate profile
- Check the Turn on my profile box
- IMPORTANT: Your profile cannot be searched unless you check this box!
- Add a photo of your choice and share anything you would like a potential roommate to know!
- Determine what information you want to share.
- Selecting “Contact” means only students who designate as a contact with you in the housing portal would be able to see this information.
- Enter any phone or social media links you would like to share.
- Click Save
- Click Roommate search
- Enter a name or use of the provided filters to find someone who matches your preference.
- Click Search
- On the list provided, click on a name to view the student.
- If you do not show any names, consider whether your preferences search may have been too specific.
- Find someone you like?
- Click Add as contact
- Contacts will then show under the “Contacts” menu
- Click Add to a roommate group and select the group you want to add them to.
- Click Create new roommate group if you don’t already have one.
- IMPORTANT: Once you add someone to a roommate group, they must log into the housing portal and accept your invitation to be part of your group. Once they accept, you will see a
by their name.
- You cannot create a roommate group after you have an assignment. New roommates will need to select into open spaces in your room.
- You may be invited to multiple roommate groups. Be sure to
the group you ultimately wish to be with.
- Click Home (top of left-hand column)
Room Selection Timelines
Current Campus Residents
Online room selection for current residents has concluded. Assignments will be made by Residential Life staff. Email reslife@nwmissouri.edu for assistance.
There is still time! Complete your application and we will get you placed!
Upperclass Room Selection for Students new to Campus Housing
This includes incoming transfer students, students who are returning to Northwest after one or more semesters away, and continuing students who previously lived off campus.
Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Room Selection opens to students with a completed housing application.
Friday, Mar. 20, 2026
Online selection closes. Placements after this time will be done by Residential Life staff.
First Time Freshmen
| My Housing Application Was Submitted |
Pick 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I need to match with my roommate in the housing portal?
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 students to buy out the 2nd bed in their room for an additional $948/semester (2025-26 pricing).
- First-Time Freshmen: This is permitted only in Franken Hall and space is limited to 20 students.
- Upperclassmen: Buyouts are permitted in all residence halls except Forest Village Apartments where all students have a private bedroom.
- Any student who buys out their room will not have a roommate.
