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HousingHousing GuaranteeDeadline: May 1May 1 is the last day that you willbe guaranteed a University housingspace (Housing Application FreshmanGuarantee). The sooner you apply, thegreater your chances of getting one ofyour top hall choices. Complete the onlineapplication (www.housing.umn.edu) witha $25 nonrefundable housing applicationfee. If you mail your application, we suggestthat you obtain a “certificate of mailing”from the postal service for your records.When you submit your housing applicationwith your application fee, you will receivea letter stating that you are guaranteedUniversity housing.Housing Rates: April 15Tentative housing rates will be available atwww.housing.umn.edu on April 15. Finalrates will be available midsummer.Changes to Applicationby May 31Changes to your housing application canbe made online until May 31 and will notaffect the date your contract was received.Changes requested after May 31 are notguaranteed.Housing GuaranteePayment: $250 due May 31You may not receive a housing assignmentif payment is not received by this date!Your Housing Assignmentby July 31Details about your assigned residencehall, your roommate’s name and contactinformation, and information about lofts,refrigerators, and items to bring will be sentby July 31.Loft and Bunk OrdersLoft and Bunk orders must be placedby August 15 for the residence halls.Information will be sent by July 31.Move In September 1 and 2(September 5 for all otherstudents)In July you will receive information fromHousing & Residential Life (HRL) inthe mail with the time and date of yourmove-in.Are you are planning to livein one of the University’seight residence halls or threeapartment complexes?If so, make note of these datesto ensure your space.1919