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
First Time Freshmen
| My Housing Application Was Submitted |
Pick Your Room |
| Nov. 2, 2026, with a roommate or private room |
March 29, 2027 |
| Nov. 3, 2026, without a roommate |
March 30, 2027 |
| Nov. 4 - Dec. 15, 2026, with a roommate or private room |
April 1, 2027 |
| Nov. 4 - Dec. 15, 2026, without roommate |
April 2, 2027 |
| Dec. 16, 2026 - Jan. 28, 2027, with a roommate or private room |
April 5, 2027 |
| Dec. 16, 2026 - Jan. 28, 2027, without roommate |
April 6, 2027 |
| Jan. 29 - and after |
April 7, 2027, open to all |
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. 1, 2027, 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.
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?
- First-Time Freshmen:
Private Room Requests
- Private rooms are available in Hudson-Perrin, South Complex, and Franken Hall.
- Currently, students pay an additional $1,200 each semester for a private room. This rate information is provided for informational purposes only. Private room rates for the 2026-2027 academic year will be set in the spring.
- To be considered for a private room, students must submit their $150 housing prepayment. Prepayment details are shared later in this application.
- The University will assign the first 50 students (33 female and 17 males) who request a private room as applications are received, meaning you will get your residence hall assignment within five business days of your completed and submitted application.
- Residential Life staff will make a private room assignment based on preferences indicated on your housing application.
- Students who do not receive a private room in the first 50 spaces will be placed on a wait list.
- Updates on your private room request status will come to your Northwest email account.
- 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.
Is there a fee to apply for housing?
A $150 prepayment is required when you apply for housing to reserve your place in a Northwest residence hall.
Dates to keep in mind:
- May 15 - Housing Cancellation deadline for full $150 prepayment refund
- June 15 - Housing Cancellation deadline for $100 prepayment refund
- July 15 - Housing Cancellation deadline for $50 prepayment refund
