Housing & Residence Life
Housing Application Guide
Housing Portal Home Page
Housing Portal Home Page ▪ Select “Log In”
MIDAS Log In ▪ Enter your MIDAS ID ▪ Enter Password ▪ Select “Login” ○ If you do not have a MIDAS, please select “Create an Account” and follow the prompts
MIDAS Log In
Housing Portal
Housing Portal
▪ Select “Apply for Housing” from the middle panel
Application Term Selector Application Term Selector ▪ Select the current “Academic Year” term ▪ Click “Apply”
Begin Application Begin
Application
Review through the provided details and select
Begin Application” to proceed
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Personal Details
▪ Review the information presented.
▪ This information is generated from the University Student record. If you need to make corrections, please reach out to the Registrar’s Office.
▪ Click “Continue” to proceed.
Personal Details
Contact Information Contact Information ▪ Provide the Student’s Contact Information ▪ Provide Parent/Guardian Contact Information ○ The Parent/Guardian email address is optional. Providing a Parent/Guardian email address will allow HRL to send general announcement information. ▪ Provide Emergency & Missing Person’s Contact Information. ▪ Click “Save & Continue” to proceed
Criminal Background Criminal
▪ Indicate Criminal Background information, if applicable ▪ Click “Save & Continue”
Background
Educational Accessibility Accommodations
Educational Accessibility Accommodations ▪ Indicate whether you have a disability that will impact your ability to live within the residential community ▪ Click “Save & Continue”
Acknowledgements Educational Accessibility Acknowledgements ▪ Review the information provided and check the acknowledgements box ▪ Click “Save & Continue”
Educational Accessibility
Room Preferences
Indicate
four (4) building/room preferences. You must list
to
Use the “Add Preference” button
right
Click “Save & Continue”
Room Preferences ▪
top
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proceed. ▪
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Contract Housing & Dining Contract ▪ Applicants are encouraged to read the Terms & Conditions before completing this step in the application ▪ If you are under 18 years of age, you will need to upload a parent/guardian notice agreeing to the terms and conditions ▪ Enter your University Identification Number (UIN) to sign the Housing & Dining Contract ▪ Click “Sign Contract” to proceed
Housing
Dining
Payment Notes
Application Payment ▪ Review the items presented on this page ▪ Click “Pay Now” to enter the Payment Portal
Application Payment
Page Payment Page ▪ Complete payment by entering your credit card information ▪ Click “Continue” to authorize payment
Payment
Receipt Page Receipt Page ▪ After Successful Payment, you will receive a confirmation receipt ▪ Print this page/save this page for your records ▪ Click “Save & Continue”
Application Progress Page ▪ Click “Complete Application” to submit your housing application ▪ If you do not select “Complete Application” your application will not be considered complete
Application Progress Page
Housing Profile
Housing
Click
Save &
to
Profile ▪ Create your housing profile by adding a screen/nickname, add a personal descriptions and answer lifestyle questions ▪
“
Continue”
proceed
Roommate Group
▪ Applicants can create or join roommate groups by following the prompts on this page
▪ Applicants are not required to create or join a roommate group, this step is optional
▪ Click “Save & Continue” to proceed
Roommate Groups
Creating a Roommate Group Creating a Roommate Group ▪ To Create: ▪ Select “Create Group” ▪ Develop a name for your group ▪ Search For Roommates: ▪ Suggested Roommates ▪ Search by Details ▪ Search by Life-Style Profiles
Roommate Group Outgoing/Incoming Requests
Roommate Group
Outgoing/Incoming Requests
▪ The Group Leader can send and accept requests for group members ▪ Outgoing requests can be cancelled; Incoming requests can be accepted or declined ▪ Outgoing and Incoming requests have expiration dates, requests can be sent again if they expire
Housing Application Status
Housing Application Status
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This page will confirms that you have completed your Housing Application. Living-Learning/Theme Communities
▪ To submit an LLC/TC Application select the provided link. This is where you submit an Honors Housing Application as well.
Living-Learning and Theme Communities
Living-Learning and Theme Communities
Application
▪ Review Living Learning Community options provided. The Honors College options is available in the drop down. ▪ Select two (2) LLC/TC Preferences ▪ Click “Save & Continue” to proceed
Questionnaire Living-Learning Questionnaire ▪ Complete the questionnaire for the selected Living-Learning/Theme Communities ▪ Make sure all information is complete prior to submitting. You will not be able to return to make changes ▪ Click “Submit” to proceed
Living-Learning
Living-Learning/Theme Community App Status
Living-Learning/Theme Community Application Status
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This page will provide the details of your Living-Learning/Theme Community Application.
▪ Decision Notices regarding your Living-Learning/Theme Community Application will be sent to your ODU email address. However, you can always check your status via this page at any point.
▪ This is where you will accept/reject invitations.
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If you need to cancel your LLC/TC Application, use the cancellation link at the bottom (in the red box).
Meal Plan
▪ Once you have received a Housing Assignment, you will be prompted to select a Meal Plan via the provide link.
▪ Select “Continue” to proceed to the Assignment Status page
Meal Plan
Assignment Status
Assignment Status
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Once you have received an assignment, you will see the “Assignment Status” page
▪ This page will provide your Booking Summary (location, room and room type)
▪ Additionally, roommate information will be present on this page. If a resident opts not to share their information, the space will show as “Occupied” without student information present
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The LLC/TC Application & Status pages will also show on this page
