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Housing Capacity

WSSU is welcoming its largest incoming class ever this fall. 

As a result, on-campus and off-campus housing options are in high demand. 

The Department of Housing and Residence Life (HRL) has updated its processes to accommodate students based on classification and housing application status. 

This page provides important housing updates and next steps for students and families. 

New Freshmen and Transfer Students 

  • The housing application for new freshmen and transfer students remain open. 
  • Incoming New-First Time Freshman students will be placed in one of the following residence halls: Atkins, Brown, Covington, Martin-Schexnider (MSX), or Moore
  • Incoming students are invited to take a virtual tour of our residence halls.
  • Students should regularly check their WSSU email and the StarRez portalfor information. 

Sophomore Students 

Sophomores with a housing assignment: 

  • Your placement is secure.
  • The two-year live-on requirement still applies for sophomores with a housing assignment or submitted application.
  • Sophomores who don’t get a housing assignment will not be penalized.
  • If students wish to cancel, they must submit a Housing Exemption Form.

Sophomores without a housing assignment:

  • Sophomores with incomplete housing applications may not complete their application at this time.
  • New applications are currently paused for all sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Housing and Residence Life will notify students if/when applications reopen.
  • Sophomores who don’t have a housing assignment should consider seeking alternative options. 

Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students 

Students with a housing assignment: 

Students with incomplete applications: 

  • Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students with incomplete housing applications can notcomplete their applications at this time. 
  • New applications are currently pausedfor juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Housing and Residence Life will notify students if/when applications reopen. 
  • Juniors, seniors, and graduate students who don’t have a housing assignmentshould consider seeking alternative options. 

Cancellation and Waitlist Information 

  • Students may cancel their application or assignment without penalty until June 30, 2026. 
  • After June 30 a $500 cancellation feeapplies to students who have confirmed placements. 
  • Waitlisted students who cancel before receiving a placementwill receive a full refund of the $135 application fee. 
  • Waitlist placements are made on a first-applied, first-placedbasis and continue into early September. 

Room Change Requests are on Hold 

  • Housing and Residence Life is at full capacity.
  • Currently, we are unable to accommodate any room change requests.
  • We plan to revisit and communicate room change procedures following the census period.

Alternative Housing Options 

While we strive to accommodate every student who wishes to live with us, growing enrollment may limit availability. Additionally, some students prefer private housing accommodations. 

In response, we’ve developed non-affiliated partnerships with vetted local housing providers to help students and families explore safe, convenient off-campus options.

Through our collaboration with College Pads, students can access a trusted off-campus housing marketplace featuring properties that are interested in supporting WSSU students.

Additionally, we host an annual Off-Campus Housing Fair to connect students directly with leasing agents and property representatives.

Please note: These properties operate independently from WSSU and are not managed by the Department of Housing and Residence Life. 

WSSU Off-Campus Housing Marketplace 

*Please note these caveats regarding properties listed on the marketplace: 

  • These non-affiliated options are not endorsed by WSSU.
  • WSSU cannot guarantee the condition or quality of the rental units listed.
  • WSSU does not assume responsibility for arrangement of rental contracts between individual tenants and landlords.

Summer 2026 Off-Campus Housing Fair June 1st | July 1st Presented by WSSU Housing & Residence Life in partnership with CollegePads CollegePads WSSU Housing & Residence Life Pride Lives Here

Join the Winston-Salem State University Department of Housing & Residence Life in partnership with CollegePads for our Summer 2026 virtual Off-Campus Housing Fairs on June 1 and July 1. Discover vetted off-campus housing options and learn how to secure private lease accommodations. Registration is required.  

Monday, June 1, 2026, | Register Now

Wednesday, July 1, 2026, | Register Now

Need Assistance? 

We’re here to support you. Given the overwhelming demand for housing, please allow us 48 hours to address your questions and issues.

Thank you for your patience. 

Please contact us: 

Email: housing@wssu.edu 
Phone: (336) 750-3411