Applying for Housing: Returning Students

Updated 1/27/26

2026-2027 Housing Application Details

 

2026-27 Housing App Timeline                         

Campus Living Housing Portal

March 2, 2026

  • Application Phase** Opens

    • At noon on March 2nd, housing applications for 2026-2027 will go live on our *NEW* housing portal. Link forthcoming!
    • Phase 1 of Housing Application includes:
      • Signing the contract, reviewing personal information, and reviewing housing updates for 2026-27
      • Paying the Housing Deposit. Learn how to pay the housing deposit here.
      • Complete roommate matching information.

**The Application Phase must be completed by March 30th, 2026 at 11:59pm PST to be considered on-time.

Required to live on campus for 2026-27 NOT Required to live on campus for 2026-27

Required residents who do not complete the Application Phase on-time will be given a Room Selection timeslot for the final day of room selection. However, they will be eligible for roommate group building.

While Campus Living expects to be able to accommodate all interested not required students for the 2026-27 academic year, students who are not required to live on campus for the 2026-27 academic year who do not complete the Application Phase on time will (1) NOT be eligible to participate in the Roommate Building phase, (2)  be given a Room Selection timeslot for the final day of room selection. 


March 16


March 30


April 3

  • Living Learning Community (LLC) Offer Acceptance

    • LLC offers will be sent to students during the week of March 30th. Students must accept their LLC offer by April 3rd.

April 6-10


April 10

  • Housing Accommodation Process must be completed by April 10

    • Students seeking a housing or dining accommodation for the 2026-27 period must complete the documentation process with the Office of Student Accessibility (OSA) by April 10th in order for their accommodation needs to be met during room selection. Learn more about housing accommodations here. Students approved for accommodations after 4/10/2026 will be placed on a waiting list for their accommodation and the Office of Campus Living will place students into housing that meets their accommodations as space becomes available.

April 20-24

  • Room Selection Phase

    • Phase 3 of the Housing Application includes:

      • Room Selection

      • Meal Plan Selection


Housing Resource Guides


Collegiate Concepts MicroFridge Rentals (Fall Semester and All Year Only)

If you are interested in renting a MicroFridge please visit the Collegiate Concepts website before the August deadline. When completing an online form, please leave your room number blank. Campus Living will work with Collegiate Concepts to get your MicroFridge delivered to the correct room to avoid mistakes.

Collegiate Concepts

GradGaurd Renters Insurance

Lewis & Clark College does not cover the cost of your personal belongings being stolen or damaged. Due to this, you are heavily encouraged to obtain renter’s insurance, or explore whether family policies cover your belongings, before you move-in. 

Learn more about GradGaurd and purchase coverage