2025-26 Housing for Current Students

The first question about your living arrangements for next year is likely to be, “Should I move off campus or not?” We recommend that you consider costs, lifestyle, proximity to classes, and transportation before making your decision.

Living on campus

If you would prefer to continue living on campus during the 2025-26 academic year, you can apply for the opportunity to do so. Specific areas of campus and certain room types are held for current residents. Space selection will begin during the week of December 4.

1. If you change your mind, you have 48 hours after electronically signing a contract to cancel without being charged a financial penalty.
2. If you select a double room or larger space and do not secure roommates, you will be randomly assigned roommates.
3. Returning residents are not required to purchase an IU Dining meal plan. Smaller meal plans are available to you next year. Learn more at IU Dining.
4. Students under 18 years old may not enter into a contract for next year without parent or guardian approval. You'll skip the online assignment process and come to the assignment office located at 801 N. Eagleson. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
5. If you are applying for a Resident Assistant or CommUNITY Educator position for fall semester and do want to live on campus if you are NOT selected, you should go ahead and renew your contract. If you ARE selected, we will cancel your 2025-26 contract and not assess you the contract cancellation fee.

Living off campus

Don’t be pressured into signing something you’re unsure about. If you decide to live in an off-campus property, you should do the following before you commit:

• Check out the property and landlord you’re looking at with the City of Bloomington’s Office of Housing and Neighborhood Development.
• Have a lease reviewed by Student Legal Services for free.