Applying for Housing: Returning Students
Updated 1/27/26
2026-2027 Housing Application Details
March 2, 2026
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Application Phase** Opens
- At noon on March 2nd, housing applications for 2026-2027 will go live on our *NEW* housing portal. Link forthcoming!
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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 |
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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. |
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Living Learning Community Applications Open
- Living Learning Community (LLC) applications will go live on March 2nd. You can learn more about the LLCs here.
March 16
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Deadline to submit your Living Learning Community Application
March 30
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Priority Housing Application Deadline**
- Deadline to complete the Application Phase on the housing portal
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Deadline to pay your $200 housing deposit
- LLC acceptances sent out
April 3
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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
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Roommate Building Phase
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Phase 2 of the Housing Application includes:
- Roommate Search
- Roommate Group Building
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Phase 2 of the Housing Application includes:
April 10
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Housing Accommodation Process must be completed by April 10
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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.
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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
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Room Selection Phase
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Phase 3 of the Housing Application includes:
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Room Selection
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Meal Plan Selection
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Housing Resource Guides
- 2026-2027 Housing Application FAQ
- How to: Apply for Housing with Accommodations
- How to: Application Phase for 2026-2027
- How to: Roommate Group Building for 2026-2027
- How to: Room Selection for 2026-2027
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.
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.
Campus Living is located in Odell Annex on the Undergraduate Campus.
email living@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7123
The Office of Campus Living
living@lclark.edu
Main Office: 503-768-7123
RA on Call: 503-768-8999
Campus Living
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219

