Apply for Housing
The office of Housing and Residence Life welcomes you to the Ramily! Pride lives within our residence halls. Your residence hall is one of the main places where you can forge life-long friendships, participate in learning opportunities, engage deeply in your studies, and increase your chances for a fun and successful college experience. Together, we make our halls a home!
- Look at the accordion menu below.
- Click on the + for your specific student type: New First Time Freshmen, Transfer Students, Continuing Students, Special Populations, and Graduate.
- Read all of the information about application deadlines, assignment periods, and roommate selection.
- After reading all of the information for your specific student group, click Apply Now to submit your application.
- Login using your WSSU credentials:RAM ID: RAM ID is your WSSU email excluding the @rams.wssu.edu.
- Password: For your password, enter your WSSU email password.
- After completing the housing application process, you will receive a congratulations email notifying you that you have completed all necessary steps. All confirmation emails and correspondence regarding housing will be sent to your WSSU email account.
Fall Semester Applicants
*NFTF will be allowed to complete the housing application prior to being registered for Fall classes
New First Time Freshmen (NFTF) will be assigned based on the period of their payment and application. Please be mindful that students must first submit their application, application fee and Ramdition fee prior to receiving a room assignment. After completing the application process, students should receive two emails. The first email will confirm the application payment. The second email will be confirmation of application submission. If the student does not receive both emails immediately after completing the online process, it is possible that the student has not completed the application process in its entirety.
New First-Time Freshman Application Opens FEBRUARY 10th, 2025!!
Winston-Salem State University has a 2-year (4 semester) residency requirement for all WSSU students that enter the university as a New First Time Freshmen (NFTF). If you are a New First Time Freshmen and do not wish to reside on campus, you must complete the Housing Exemption Form to request an exception for the 2 year live on requirement.
| Period of Application Completed | Assignment Date Expectation |
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| February 10th - March 14th | March 28th |
| March 14th - April 18th | April 18th |
| April 18th - May 24th | May 24th |
| May 24th - June 30th | June 30th |
| After June 30th | Manually Assigned |
Roommate Selection
New First Time Freshmen participating in the Housing Selection Process have the option of selecting their roommate if space permits. For NFTF students to be roommates, the students wishing to be roommates MUST do the following;
- Indicate each other in the roommate preference section of their applications.
- Must submit their housing application and payment during the same period.
The rooming preference will be based on the student who completed the application process first. If either student fails to indicate one another on their housing application or complete the application process in different periods, we cannot guarantee their request will be granted. The longer students wait to complete the housing selection process; the less likely their request will be granted.
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Transfer Students will be allowed to complete the housing application prior to being registered for Fall classes
There are limited spaces held for “new” transfer students. After those spaces have been filled, transfer students will be assigned on a first come first served basis with our continuing students. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible if they plan to stay on campus. Students that enter the University as a transfer are not required to live on campus.
Once we have reached our capacity based on the number of spaces available for continuing and transfer students, applicants will be redirected to the wait list application. Students that are placed on the waitlist are not guaranteed housing on campus. If you sign up to be placed on the waitlist, we suggest you begin to look for off-campus housing options so that you are prepared in the event you do not receive on-campus housing. Students on the wait list can request a refund of their $135.00 housing deposit at any time prior to being notified that they are assigned to a space. Students must submit a cancellation form if they would like to be removed from the waitlist and want to receive a refund of their $135.00 application fee.
New First-Time Transfer Application Opens FEBRUARY 10th, 2025!!
| Period of Application Completion | Assignment Dates |
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Period of Application Completion |
May 31st |
| After May 31st |
Manually Assigned |
*All transfer students will be assigned manually.
What You Need To Know Before Applying:
*Continuing students must be registered for Fall courses prior to completing the housing application!
Housing for continuing students is limited. Students who have not yet met the live-on requirement are guaranteed housing and prioritized over those who have already met or been exempted from the requirement. After those spaces are filled, the remaining spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If you plan to live on campus, apply as early as possible.
We offer a mix of on-campus and off-campus housing options. For the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic year, we’ve expanded our off-campus housing options to cover over 300 beds—giving students a unique opportunity to live off-campus while having housing costs included in their student bill and covered by financial aid.
Additionally, we’ve completed exciting renovations in our on-campus residential facilities during Summer 2024, with more projects planned for Summer 2025. Secure your spot today!
Here Is How To Apply:
Off-Campus Housing Applying Process
WSSU offers 3 official off-campus residential facilities: The Station @ WSSU, Metropolitan @ WSSU, and The Flats @ WSSU. To qualify for these properties, students must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum GPA of 2.8 when applying.
- Be a rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student.
- Be in good standing with the Office of Community Standards and Civility.
Applying Steps:
Step 1: Complete the Fall 2025 Winston-Salem State University UNDERGRADUATE Off-Campus Housing Interest Form! [Available March 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – March 25, 2025, 8:00 AM] Will be reopened by April 7th for continued interest, and running approvals/ assignments.
Step 2: Accept Off-Campus Housing Building Offer
Notification: The HRL Assignments Team will send acceptance or denial letters to all off-campus housing interest form applicants. Accepted students will be informed of the building designated for their self-selection process. They must accept or decline the offer.
Step 3: Complete the Official Housing Application
Approved students must complete the official housing application and pay the $135 application fee. [Application Opens April 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM. The priority deadline for the application is April 22, 2025, to participate in self-selection]
Step 4: Self-Selection Process
After submitting the official application, students will participate in the self-selection process based on their assigned building:
- The Station: April 12, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
- The Flats: April 12, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
- Metropolitan Village: April 13, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Upon completing self-selection, students will have their room assignments and suite/roommates finalized.
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On-Campus Housing Application Process
Applying Steps:
Step 1: Housing Application
Opens on April 7, 2025, at 12:00 pm noon. Students must complete the application and pay the $135 application fee. The priority deadline to participate in self-selection is April 22, 2025.
Once completed successfully, you will receive a confirmation message in your email.
Step 2: Self-Selection Process
Eligible students who meet the priority deadline can participate in self-selection during the following periods:
- Rising Sophomores: April 23 – 29, 2025.
- Rising Juniors/Seniors: May 2 – 6, 2025.
- Individuals: May 8, 2025.
Students who do not complete self-selection but have submitted an application by May 31, 2025, will be manually assigned.
After completing the application and self-selection process, students will have their building/room assignments and room/suitemates confirmed.
Continuing Student Application Opens APRIL 7th, 2025!!
Housing Waitlist:
Once we have reached our capacity based on the number of spaces available for continuing and transfer students, applicants will be redirected to the wait list application. Students who are placed on the waitlist are not guaranteed housing on campus. If you sign up to be placed on the waitlist, we suggest you begin to look for off-campus housing options so that you are prepared in the event you do not receive on-campus housing. Students on the wait list can request a refund of their $135.00 housing deposit at any time prior to being notified that they are assigned to a space. Students must submit a cancellation form if they would like to be removed from the waitlist and want to receive a refund of their $135.00 application fee.
Students who are identified in a special population group are guaranteed spaces as long as they meet the required deadlines. Housing and Residence Life works with the respective departments to identify and serve the needs of the students in these populations. Below is a timeline for assisting students in these respective groups during the housing selection process.
Special Populations Application Process
Qualifying Groups:
- Athletics (Cheer, Football, Golf, Men's Cross Country, Softball, Tennis, Women's Track, Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Flag Football)
- Band
- Honors
- Themed Learning Communities (LLC Freshmen Only)
- ADA
- Student Leaders (Miss, Mister, SGA President)
Pre-Steps - Submission of Approved Lists: Group heads must submit the names of students approved for the Special Populations Application Process to the Assistant Director of Housing Services and Occupancy Management by March 24, 2025.
Applying Steps:
Step 1: Complete Housing Application
Approved students must complete the Housing Application, which opens on April 7, 2025. The priority deadline to April 8th 5:00pm to be able to participate in self-selection.
Step 2: Self-Selection Process:
- April 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Cheer, Football, Golf, Men's Cross Country, Softball, Tennis, Track, Women's Basketball
- April 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Men's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Band, Honors, Student Leaders (Miss, Mister, SGA President—manually assigned)
Graduate Student Off-Campus Housing Application Process
We are excited to offer housing accommodations for graduate students starting Fall 2025!!
Additionally, we’ve expanded off-campus housing to over 300 spaces, giving you the option to live off-campus while keeping housing costs included in your financial aid and student bill.
Graduate students interested in housing accommodations are encouraged to complete the Fall 2025 Winston-Salem State University Graduate Off-Campus Housing Interest Form!:
The HRL Assignments Team will communicate with interested parties and inform them when they can formally apply for housing after they receive their class schedules. (We are holding spaces for YOU!)
Spring Semester Applicants
Spring Housing Application Information
NFTF (New First-Time Freshmen), Transfer, and Continuing Students (Spring Admits and currently admitted) are eligible to apply for Spring housing. This application period is not for students who already have a current assignment and are seeking a room change.
All classifications completing the Spring Housing Application will be placed based on available bed space. Building preferences are not accepted during this application period.
Eligibility Details
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New Spring Admits (NFTF or Transfer):
May complete the housing application before being registered for Spring classes. -
Continuing Students:
Must be registered for Spring classes before a housing assignment can be confirmed.
Important Application Reminders
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Students must submit both their housing application and the $135 application fee before receiving a room assignment.
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After completing the application process, students will receive two confirmation emails:
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An email confirming payment of the application fee.
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An email confirming submission of the housing application.
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If you do not receive both emails immediately after completing the online process, your application may be incomplete. Please log back into the Housing Portal to verify your status.
Residency Requirement
Winston-Salem State University has a 2-year (4-semester) residency requirement for all students who enter the university as New First-Time Freshmen (NFTF).
Students seeking exemption from this requirement must complete the Housing Exemption Form.
Waitlist Process
Once available bed spaces are filled, applicants will be redirected to the Waitlist Application.
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Students placed on the waitlist are not guaranteed on-campus housing.
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If you join the waitlist, it is strongly encouraged that you begin exploring off-campus housing options in case a space does not become available.
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Students on the waitlist can request a refund of their $135.00 housing deposit at any time prior to receiving a housing assignment.
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To be removed from the waitlist and receive a refund, students must submit a Housing Cancellation Form.
Need Help Applying?
Watch this step-by-step video on how to complete the Spring Housing Application:
The Spring Housing Application Opens
Monday, November 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.!
Summer Semester Applicants
In order to apply for summer school housing you must be registered for courses during your requested summer school term.
There is a non-refundable housing application fee of $50.00 due at the time of application. If a student wishes to cancel their housing, they must do so before the cancellation date. Failure to cancel by the designated date will result in a $50.00 cancellation fee.
| 5 Week Session | 6 Week Session | 8 Week Session | 10 Week Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,600.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Summer Session | Payment Deadline | Cancellation Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Week | May 9, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| 6 Week | May 9, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| 8 Week | May 9, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| 10 Week | May 9, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| 2nd 5 Week | June 13, 2022 | June 17, 2022 |
How to Create/Accept/Decline a Roommate Group
- On the Housing Portal click "Roommate Groups" to begin the process of inviting others to your group. Then click "Accept/Decline Roommate"
- Click "Create Group" to begin the process of inviting others to your group. Then click "Invite" and search for the people you are inviting. You can use their name and/or email to invite them. (If they have the same name as another student, you must use the email to find the exact person.)
- If you have already been invited to a group, you will see your invitation below. Click "Accept" to join the group, and "Decline" if you do not want to join the group.
- If you have already accepted a group (your status is listed below as "Member") and you wish to leave the group, click "Leave."
- You can only be in one group at a time, so if you are in a group and want to join a different group or create your own group, you must first leave the group you are in.
- When you are done managing your group, click "Submit Group." Invitations and updates will be sent to group members.
Please note that students are only considered to be "in" the group once they are listed either as a Leader or a Member. Invited people must accept in order to be considered a member of the group.
