Room Selection for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Instructions and Important Information
The online room selection process for First Time in College housing space for Fall 2026/Spring 2027 will begin June 8, 2026.
You will receive a highlighted Room Selection Timeslot for phase one on Friday, June 5th.
Time Ticket Reminders
- You will receive a Time Ticket to know when you can enter and select from available bed spaces.
- Your Time Ticket is based on the date you submitted your Academic Year 2026–2027 housing contract.
- Do not log into the myHousing portal before your assigned time. No rooms will be visible, and early access may slow down the system for others.
Preparing for Room Selection
Before June 8, please ensure the following steps are completed:
- Update Room and Roommate Preferences in the myHousing portal. Once room selection begins, changes cannot be made.
- Confirm Roommate(s): You and your desired roommate(s) must mutually accept each other and be in the same Roommate Group. You can only select a room if your group can fill all beds in that room.
- ONLY students that completed a contract before the deadline and received a time ticket will be able to participate.
- Phase one will require you to completely fill the room you are selecting. Having a member in your roommate group that is not eligible (submitted their contract after the deadline) will result in the system not allowing your selection. Ensure to effectively communicate with all group members prior to your room selection date.
- During Phase Two of Open Room Selection, you will be able to assign yourself.
- Understand Room Capacity: Most first-year rooms are doubles, with some triple occupancy rooms. We recommend groups of 2 or 3 depending on your desired room capacity.
Overview of Room Selection Phases
Phase 1: Room Selection with Confirmed Roommate(s)
(Opens at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026 and ends at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026)
Eligibility and Key Details
- Students with confirmed roommate(s) in myHousing
- Must fill all beds in selected room (a double room, only groups of 2 people can select, a triple, only groups of 3 people can select)
- ONLY students that completed a contract before the deadline/ which received a time ticket will be able to participate.
Phase 2: Open Room Selection
(Opens at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026 and ends at 12 noon on Monday, June 15, 2026)
Eligibility and Key Details
- All students (with or without roommates)
- Students who do not assign themselves will lose the ability to choose a space.
Room Availability and Strategy
It is expected when room selection opens there will be beds available in Osprey Cove, Osprey Crossings, Osprey Hall and Osprey Landing. Below is an estimate of the beds available to students as the process begins. Each building will be ratioed for a split for available male and female bedrooms.
As the process progresses, certain bed types may become unavailable due to student participation. Some communities may only show a section of a floor, while others may display multiple pages of options depending on the community size.
We understand you may have a preferred room or bed type. However, we strongly encourage you to have a backup plan, as availability will change quickly.
Mixed‑gender roommate groups can complete Steps 1–3 in the Housing Portal once their time ticket begins. After you reach the page where you can view available rooms, you will not be able to select or assign the space yourself. At that point, please add your desired space to your cart then contact Housing and Residence Life so a staff member can place your group in an available room you identify. You may call (904) 620‑4663 or visit the office during business hours.
How to Select Your Room
At your assigned time ticket, follow these steps:
- Log in to the myHousing portal.
- Select the Housing Contract tab.
- Choose the AY 2026–2027 Contract Term.
- Scroll to the bottom and select Lifestyle Preferences.
- Click Save and Continue through the roommate selection pages.
- Confirm your roommate group (if applicable) and proceed.
- Browse available rooms and select a space that matches your group size.
- Assign yourself and your roommate(s) to specific beds.
- Confirm your assignment.
To verify your assignment, return to the contract landing page and select Assignment Information from the dropdown menu.
Changing or Skipping Phases
- If you and your roommate have selected a space during Phase One, you have completed your assignment process. Do not participate in Phase Two, as doing so will forfeit your priority for the previously selected space.
- You may change your room during your assigned phase, but this is at your own risk. Your original room may no longer be available.
- Students who do not participate in Phases 1 or 2 will be assigned by Housing during Phase Three, based on preferences and availability.
Important Information for Room Selection
There are several important things to note about the Room Selection process, such as:
- Not participating in the scheduled online room selection process, lowers a student's overall priority to a bedspace on-campus.
- During the Room Selection Phases, students will be able to change their previously selected assignment and choose a new one if they desire based on availability. It is important to note that you do so at your own risk. There is no guarantee your previous assignment will still be available if you decide that you want to try to change it back. Changing your assignment at any time is giving up whatever priority you may have had to the space.
- Any students that do not participate in Room Selection will receive additional communication about their assignment status. It is encouraged that all students with a Time Ticket select a bedspace, even if it is not their ideal assignment.
- Assignment and roommate information will be available for students to view in myHousing once an assignment has been made.
To view our frequently asked room selection questions, please visit our FAQ Room Selection Webpage.
Housing and Residence Life staff members will be available during the Room Selection period Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to address Room Selection specific questions. We can be reached by calling 904-620-HOME (4663) or e-mailing housing@unf.edu
Feel free to reach out if you need additional assistance.