Future Resident

We’re delighted that you’re going to live on the Hilltop. Whether you’re a first-year student or a transfer student—on-campus housing has something great to offer you.

 

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Apply for Housing

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ requires most incoming students to live on campus for one year. Living on campus is important for having the most robust and fulfilling Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ experience.

Learn How to Apply for Housing
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Rates and Fees

Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) offers a number of different housing options at different price points across all of our communities.

View Rates and Fees
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Housing Policies and Procedures

Our published policies and procedures detail how we operate and why we deliver services in the way that we do.

*If you are a current resident, you may be looking for our student conduct and community policies.

Read Our Policies and Procedures
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Disability Accommodations

Students who wish to request an accommodation due to a condition considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may indicate their request when applying for housing. Learn more about the process of requesting housing accommodations.

View Helpful Resources

Housing Portal

 

The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Housing Portal is your one-stop destination for all things Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ on-campus housing.

Services in the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Housing Portal

  • Apply for housing for the first time

  • Renewing your housing license agreement

  • Finding/selecting a roommate (optional)

  • Scheduling check-in/check-out appointments

  • Requesting a loft

  • Completing the Room Condition Report

  • Submitting a housing release request

  • Submitting early-arrival requests

  • And more!

How to use the portal

*Make sure you have set up Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ - you will need this to access all of your Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ accounts.
Please contact the IT Help Desk at help@smu.edu or 214-768-4357 with questions or issues with MFA.

  1. Go to the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Housing Portal.
  2. Click Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Login.
  3. Use your Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ ID and password.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Problems navigating the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Housing Portal? Email housing@smu.edu or Call 214-768-2407

Problems with your password? You may need to set or unlock your password. Visit smu.edu/password for assistance.