University Housing

How do I join an RLC?

All freshmen students may apply for any RLC at the same time they submit their online housing application.  Students indicating an interest in RLCs on their housing application will be automatically directed to the RLC application once their housing application has been successfully submitted.  Students applying to RLCs will have the option to choose and rank up to three community preferences.  We will do our best to honor students' first choice whenever possible.

When do I need to apply?

Students are admitted to RLCs based upon both the quality of their application and the date of submission.  Spaces are limited, so students are urged to complete their applications as soon as possible!  Those students with an earlier application date will be given priority.

How do I choose my roommate?

Students applying for RLCs who have a roommate preference need to make sure that their requested roommate has also applied to the same RLCs.  In the event that a student has applied to an RLC and selected a roommate who has not, the RLC application may not be considered.

I submitted my housing application some time ago and didn't apply for an RLC.  Can I apply for one now?

If you have completed your housing application and did not indicate an interest in an RLC but have decided to apply, then it's not too late!  You may still edit your housing application by logging into the Housing Management System (HMS) and indicating an interest in RLCs.  You will then be prompted to fill out your RLC application.

When will I know if I am accepted?

Review of applications will begin during the first week in April and continue through June or until all available spaces are filled.  It is important that students check their ASU email account regularly since acceptance notifications will be sent this account as soon as they are accepted into a community.