Housing Application Guide

Housing & Residence Life Housing Application Guide

Housing Portal Home Page

Housing Portal Home Page ▪ Select “Log In”

MIDAS 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

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.

Personal Details 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.

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 Background ▪ Indicate Criminal Background information, if applicable.

▪ Click “Save & Continue”

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”

Educational Accessibility Acknowledgements

Educational Accessibility Acknowledgements ▪ Review the information provided and check the acknowledgements box.

▪ Click “Save & Continue”

Room Preferences Room Preferences ▪ Indicate top four (4) building/room preferences. You must list four to proceed.

▪ Use the “Add Preference” button on the right.

▪ Click “Save & Continue”

Housing and Dining 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, your parent or guardian will need to complete an agreement.

▪ Enter your University Identification Number (UIN) to sign the Housing & Dining Contract.

▪ Click “Sign Contract” to proceed.

Payment Notes

Application Payment

Application Payment ▪ Review the items presented on this page.

▪ Click “Pay Now” to enter the Payment Portal.

Payment Page

Payment Page ▪ Complete payment by entering your credit card information.

▪ Click “Continue” to authorize payment.

Receipt Page

Receipt Page ▪ After Successful Payment, you will receive a confirmation receipt.

▪ Print/save this page for your records.

▪ Click “Save & Continue”

Application Progress Page

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.

Housing Profile

Housing Profile ▪ Create your housing profile by adding a screen/nickname, add a personal descriptions and answer lifestyle questions.

▪ Click “Save & Continue” to proceed.

Roommate Groups

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.

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 ▪ This page will confirm 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.

▪ As most Quad spaces are reserved for Living-Learning Communities, to increase your chances of getting a quad room, HRL encourages you to apply for an LLC.

Meal Plan

Meal Plan ▪ Once you have received a Housing Assignment, you will be prompted to select a Meal Plan via the provided link.

▪ Select “Continue” to proceed to the Assignment Status page.

Assignment Status Assignment Status ▪ 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.