Transfer Students
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Transferring in for the Spring Semester?
In addition to applying for spring-only housing, you may start applying for Fall 25 housing as soon as the housing application opens in October.
Step 1: Apply for Admission
Only admitted students may apply for housing.
Step 2: Confirm Enrollment
Enrollment Confirmation is the process that confirms a student's intent to enroll at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Confirming enrollment does not commit a student to attending. Students who plan to live on campus must confirm enrollment before they are allowed to apply for housing.
Step 3: Housing Application
Using your StarID/password, complete the Housing Application in the Housing & Dining Portal. Click below for a step-by-step guide. Applications are first-come, first-serve and determine when you select your room so we encourage you to apply early.
If you are applying for 25-26 housing between October 7 and February 14, we will not ask for your room or roommate preference in the housing application. Why? Because you are on track to choose your own roommate and room in the spring.
If you are applying for 25-26 housing after February 16, you will be asked to rank your room type preferences because we will assign you to a room and roommate in June/July.
How to complete your housing application
Step 4: Housing Contract
Housing Contracts are signed within the Housing & Dining Portal. Housing Contracts are in effect for one academic year. Once signed, the contract is legal and binding and cannot be broken (except in very specific circumstances). The terms and conditions should be understood prior to signing.
Step 5: Prepayment
A $250 prepayment is required to complete a student's reservation. Your reservation is not complete until we receive your prepayment. Unlike a deposit, a student's prepayment is applied to the student's first semester room charges. A reduced prepayment may be available if you qualify.
