Room Selection

FAQs

These frequently asked questions are for Spring residents who participate in the housing renewal process for the Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 academic year for the Boca Raton campus between January 26th - February 2nd at 5:00 p.m.  

Housing application renewals are online through the  Housing Portal. If you do not find your answer below, please email housing@fau.edu or call us at 561-297-2880.  

Spring residents who renew their housing application DO NOT have to pay the $100 application fee.

a. Log in to the Housing Portal on your assigned date to apply for housing between January 26th at 9:00 a.m. until February 2nd at 5:00 p.m.

b. Select the 2026 – 2027 Academic year application.

c. Agree to the Terms and Conditions within the application by completing the DocuSign page with your signature. Select save and continue.

d. Review your personal details and update your cell phone number.

e. Update your emergency contact.

f. Complete your Missing Person Contact.

g. Answer the General Questions (including Inclusive Housing). Important: Your answer to Inclusive housing must match the answer to any friend(s) you plan to request as a roommate.

h. Add three room type preferences. Available room preferences can be found here.

i. Complete Lifestyle Questions. If you want roommate matching, check “Display in Roommate Search results”

j. Select a Meal plan if required (Parliament Hall and all Jupiter residents).

k. Enter your student Z number on the confirmation page to submit your housing application.

l. Check your FAU email for the confirmation message

m. If requesting roommates, return to the application to start or accept roommate group requests. (Roommates must have completed their 2026 – 2027 application.)

Housing assignments for renewal applications will be made by priority groups. The application date is not a factor for a housing assignment. Priority groups are based on the student’s year of entry. Within each priority group housing assignments will be determined by the student’s tuition deposit date to the university and if they are part of a roommate group, the roommate’s year of entry and tuition deposit date will also be a consideration.
1st Priority Group
Spring residential students who started during Summer and Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 as a first-year student.


2nd Priority Group
Spring residential students who started during 2024 or Spring 2025 and Transfer residential students who started during 2025 or 2026.


3rd Priority Group
Spring residential students who started during 2023.


4th Priority Group
Spring residential students who started during 2022.


5th Priority Group*
Spring residential Graduate students and 2nd bachelor degree students.

*We anticipate students in priority groups 4 and 5 to be waitlisted. The waitlist number for Graduate students and 2nd Bachelor degree student will be determined by their acceptance date as a tuition deposit is not required for these students.

Atlantic Park Towers, Indian River Towers, Heritage Park Towers and Glades Park Towers are first year only residence halls. Students renewing their housing application may not add preferences for first year residence halls.

Yes, all students residing in Parliament Hall, Jupiter residence halls or any other residence hall are required to have a residential meal plan. The current meal plan rates are subject to change for Fall 2026.

Click here for a full description on inclusive housing. If you have more questions after you review this information, we encourage you contact us by email at housing@fau.edu or by phone at 561-297-2880.

Please revisit the general questions page of the housing contract to change your answer(s) up to February 2nd at 5:00 p.m.

Talk to this person that you are trying to request to make sure that person completed a housing application for 2026 - 2027. They must have a completed housing application.

Make sure they have the same answer to inclusive Housing on the General Questions page of the housing application.

Make sure they have checked the box to participate in roommate matching on the Lifestyle Questions page of the housing application.

No, you do not have to request a roommate. If you receive a roommate request you may decline the roommate request or allow the request to expire. If you do not decline the roommate request, all roommate requests expire within 2 days.

We cannot guarantee you will get your preferred room type. There are steps you can take to help increase your chances. First, add the room preference as your #1 choice for your room preference on your application. Additional factors that affect placement include your priority group and tuition deposit date to FAU. If you match with a roommate (s) their priority group and tuition deposit date can affect your assignment. Certain room types are extremely limited. IVAN 2-bedroom apartments have the highest demand. Demand exceeds capacity for many rooms types and we are NOT able to guarantee that every student will receive one of their room type preferences.

Yes, this could impact your roommate group’s assignment. We do our best to keep roommate groups together, but we prioritize students in Priority Groups 1 and 2 in the assignment process. It is possible that students in your roommate group will not be assigned with you or not assigned if they are in Priority Groups 3 and 4. Assignments are made by priority group and tuition deposit date.

Unfortunately, you may not add or change roommates’ requests after 5:00 p.m. on February 2nd. Housing has limited spaces that allow for roommate pairing and we are not able to accommodate roommate changes or requests after February 2nd at 5:00 p.m.

Students who do not receive a housing assignment on February 20 and are notified that they are waitlisted will remain active for a housing placement as long as they stay on the waitlist. Housing assignments for waitlisted students will be made throughout the summer up through the second week of classes. Waitlisted students have two options:
Do nothing. Stay on the housing wait list. The housing department will provide monthly updates on your status starting in the beginning of May. We do anticipate being able to accommodate students from the waitlist during the Summer and the weeks preceding Fall opening.
If at any time prior to being assigned a space, you may cancel the housing application. There is no financial penalty as long as you cancel prior to being assigned. Simply complete the housing cancellation form at fau.edu/campus/housing/cancellation/. This gives you the flexibility if you sign a lease elsewhere and/or if you no longer need on-campus housing.

FAU Housing works closely to use ADA designated units for our students who require accommodations. Remaining spaces are assigned to our general student population. Students are not able to cancel or decline a housing assignment due to being assigned a space that has ADA modifications nor are these units discounted for modifications.

Students may request a room reassignments through the Housing Portal starting on March 12 up to July 1st. Room reassignments are not guaranteed. Please refer to the Housing FAQ’s. Or students may cancel their housing assignment by the deadline of February 27th, 2026. There is no penalty for canceling by February 27th. Thereafter, the Terms and Conditions within the housing application will apply.

We do not anticipate room assignments changing before Fall move in. However, your room could change if a roommate is approved for an Emotional Support Animal, or through room consolidation if we have to change the enter gender of your assigned unit. We will make every effort to notify you in advance if we need to change your assignment and if we do, it would be to the same room type.

You have until February 2nd at 5:00 p.m. to change your room preferences on the room preference page within the housing application.

The housing application is an academic year application for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027. However, there are some reasons per the Terms and Conditions that do allow for canceling the Spring portion of your housing application. For example, if you will be away for Spring 2027 for an internship or if you will graduate at the end of the Fall semester, you may cancel the Spring portion of the housing application. Housing will email cancellation reminders to students in October to remind them to cancel the Spring 2027 portion of the housing application.

Housing Renewals

Housing Renewals will take place January 26th - February 2nd for Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 .

All processed end promptly at 5:00 p.m. on February 2nd.

All steps must be completed online at housingportal.fau.edu.

Housing renewals are available January 26th – February 2nd for current Boca Raton and Jupiter Spring residential students. The housing application and roommate matching will be completed online through the Housing Portal using your FAU NetID and password.

Important Things to Know

  • Spring residents who renew DO NOT pay the $100 non-refundable application fee.
  • Application completion date is NOT used for housing assignment order.
  • Residents will gain access to complete a housing application based on their current Spring residence hall.
Housing Application Access Schedule
Date & Time Residents Eligible
January 26th starting at 9:00 a.m. APT, UVA, BPW, RH1
January 27th starting at 9:00 a.m. HPT, IVAN, RH2 
January 28th starting at 9:00 a.m. GPT, IVAS, RH3
January 29th starting at 9:00 a.m. IRT, PAR and all Jupiter Spring residents
January 30th starting at 9:00 a.m. Any Spring Boca Raton campus residents
February 2nd ending at 5:00 p.m. Deadline to complete applications and roommate matching

Housing Assignment Process

We anticipate high demand with limited spaces for returning students. Assignments will be determined by:

  1. Priority Group
  2. Tuition Deposit Date (not the housing application date)
  3. For roommate groups: the year of entry and the tuition deposit date for all group members
Priority Groups
1st Priority Group Spring residents who started Summer and Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 as a first-year student.
2nd Priority Group Spring residents who started in 2024 or Spring 2025 and Transfer students who started in 2025 or 2026.
3rd Priority Group Spring residents who started in 2023.
4th Priority Group Spring residents who started in 2022.
5th Priority Group Spring resident Graduate students and 2nd bachelor degree students.

Graduate/2nd bachelor’s waitlist order is based on acceptance date.

Important Dates:

Housing Options for Returning Students

Boca Raton Campus - All Boca Campus housing rates can be found here

      • Talon Hall (Opening Fall 2026)
        • Single room in a 3 bedroom/1 bath suite,
        • Very limited: Single room suite with private bathroom (only 14 rooms available)
      • Parliament Hall (Meal plan required)
        • Single room, a 4 bedroom/2 bath suite
        • Double room in a 4 person/2 bath suite
      • University Village Apartments
        • Single room in a 4 bedroom/1 bath apartment
        • Studio double (2-person shared sleeping area)
      • Innovation Village Apartments (North & South)
        • Single room in a 4 bedroom/2 bath apartment
        • (IVAN only) Single room in a 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment 

Jupiter Campus - All Jupiter Campus housing rates can be found here

      • Residence Hall 2 (Meal plan required)
        • Single room in a 4 bedroom/1 bath suite
        • Shared double room in a 2 person/1 bath suite
      • Residence Hall 3 (Meal plan required)
        • Single room in a 4 bedroom/2 bath suite
        • Shared double bedroom in a 2 person/1 bath suite

Steps to Renew Your Housing Application

Room Options

Three Bedroom Single Room Suite

Talon Hall

Three Bedroom Single Room Suite

Per student, per semester rate: $5,500

  • Three single rooms
  • Accommodates three students
  • One bathroom
  • Dimensions: 7’4” x 11’ 2.5”
  • Rooms ending in A, B, C
  • No meal plan required
Two Bedroom Shared Double Suite

Parliament Hall - Two Bedroom

Two Bedroom Shared Double Suite

Per student, per semester rate: $3,846

  • Two shared double rooms
  • Accommodates four students
  • Two bathrooms
  • Dimensions: 11’5” x 13’
  • Rooms ending in L and R
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Four Bedroom Single Suite

Parliament Hall - Four Bedroom

Four Bedroom Single Suite

Per student, per semester rate: $5,262

  • Four single rooms
  • Accommodates four students
  • Two bathrooms
  • Dimensions: 8’9” x 10’4”
  • Rooms ending in A, B, C, and D
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Two Bedroom Single Suite

Innovation Village Apartments - Two Bedroom

Two Bedroom Single Suite (North Only)

Per student, per semester rate: $6,382

  • Two single rooms
  • Accommodates two students
  • Two bathrooms
  • Dimensions: 9’3” x 11’5”
  • Rooms ending in L and R
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Four Bedroom Single Suite

Innovation Village Apartments - Four Bedroom

Four Bedroom Single Suite (North and South)

Per student, per semester rate: $5,918

  • Four single rooms
  • Accommodates four students
  • Two bathrooms
  • Dimensions: 9’3” x 11’9”
  • Rooms ending in A, B, C, and D
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Four Bedroom Single Suite

University Village Apartments - Four Bedroom

Four Bedroom Single Suite

Per student, per semester rate: $4,802

  • Four single rooms
  • Accommodates four students
  • One bathroom
  • Dimensions: 15’ x 12’
  • Rooms ending in A, B, C, and D
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Shared Studio Double

University Village Apartments - Shared Studio

Shared Studio Double

Per student, per semester rate: $3,846

  • Shared studio apartment
  • Shared bedroom
  • Accommodates two students
  • One bathroom
  • Dimensions: 15’ x 12’
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Four Bedroom Single Suite

Jupiter Residence Hall 2 - Four Bedroom

Four Bedroom Single Suite

Per student, per semester rate: $5,056

  • Four single rooms
  • Accommodates four students
  • One bathroom
  • Single room ending in A or D - 12' x 9'
  • Single room ending in B or C
  • Dimensions - 10'6" x 10'6"
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Double Room

Jupiter Residence Hall 2 - Double

Double Room

Per student, per semester rate: $4,212

  • One shared room
  • Accommodates two students
  • One bathroom
  • Dimensions - 12 ½ x 19 ½
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Four Bedroom Single Suite

Jupiter Residence Hall 3 - Four Bedroom

Four Bedroom Single Suite

Per student, per semester rate: $5,574

  • Four single rooms
  • Accommodates four students
  • Two bathrooms
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Two Bedroom Single Suite

Jupiter Residence Hall 3 - Two Bedroom

Two Bedroom Single Suite

Per student, per semester rate: $5,684

  • Two single rooms
  • Accommodates two students
  • One bathroom
Learn More

Housing Contract Terms & Conditions

Academic Year 2026 -2027 Housing Application

We encourage you to view the terms and conditions before you complete the housing application.

Only residents who participate in the housing renewal process may cancel up to February 27th at 5:00 p.m. without a penalty for any reason. After February 27th at 5:00 p.m., students who have been assigned a housing space must meet the cancellation requirements in Section 11 of the terms and conditions and will be charged a cancellation fee.

2026 - 2027 Terms and Conditions

Need Help? Just ask!

For in person assistance to complete your housing application or how to request a roommate visit the main Housing Office. Bring your own laptop or tablet.

Main Housing Office
Location: Building 46, 2nd floor

Office Hours: 
 Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Office: 561-297-2880
 Email: housing@fau.edu

Roommate Matching

Tips for requesting and matching with roommate(s):

  • You may only request roommates with a completed housing application for Fall 2026 – Spring 2027.
  • Roommate requests expire in two days and by February 2nd by 5:00 p.m.
  • Roommate groups may be groups of 2,3 or 4 students.
  • Search for roommate(s) by their Z#, if they do not display in the search results check the following:
    • They did not complete a housing application.
    • They did not opt in to be part of the roommate search results.
    • Your answers to Inclusive housing do not match.
  • Check your FAU email frequently for roommate requests and changes.
  • Housing and Residential Education does not cancel or change student roommate requests. The roommate selection and matching process is managed by students through the roommate selection process.  
  • Students accept or decline roommate requests through the Housing Portal, click on the 2026 – 2027 Academic Year application and go to Roommate Selection. 

What is a group leader? 

  • The student who starts the roommate group is the group leader.
  • They are responsible for managing the roommate requests (accepting or declining requests). They are responsible for sending out roommate requests and making sure the roommate group is completed by February 2nd at 5:00 p.m.
  • If you know who you will request as roommate(s), decide in advance who will be the roommate group leader.  
  • You may only have one group leader and they should enter the Z# and select “Send Roommate Request” to each roommate(s).

General Roommate FAQ’s

  • I completed a housing application but I am unable to find the person I would like to request as a roommate.
    • Talk to this person that you are trying to request to make sure that person completed a housing application for 2026-2027. They must have a completed housing application.
    • Make sure they have the same answer to Inclusive Housing on the General Questions page of the housing application.
    • Make sure they have checked the box to participate in roommate matching on the Lifestyle Questions page of the housing application. 
  • Do I have to request a roommate or accept a roommate request? No, you do not have to request a roommate. If you receive a roommate request you may decline the roommate request or allow the request to expire. If you do not decline the roommate request, all roommate requests expire within 2 days. 
  • If my roommates that I matched with cancel, can I request a new roommate after the housing renewal process is over? Unfortunately, you may not add or change roommates’ requests after 5:00 p.m. on February 2nd.
  • How can I request an incoming new FAU student as my roommate? Students participating in the housing renewal process are only able to request roommates who are current residents that have completed a 2026 - 2027 academic year housing application.  

Housing Information Sessions

Housing Renewals will be January 26th - February 2nd for Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 term.

Join us for a virtual information session on how to renew your housing contract for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027. Information sessions are only for Spring 2026 residents. All information sessions will be hosted on Zoom.

Virtual Information Sessions are hosted on Zoom
January 14th, 1:00 p.m. - Campus Focus: Jupiter Click to Join Session
Meeting ID: 708 832 7013
Password: Renew2026
January 14th, 4:00 p.m. - Campus Focus: Boca Raton Click to Join Session
Meeting ID: 708 832 7013
Password: Renew2026
January 21st, 1:00 p.m. - Campus Focus: Boca Raton Click to Join Session
Meeting ID: 708 832 7013
Password: Renew2026
January 21st, 4:00 p.m. - Campus Focus: Jupiter Click to Join Session
Meeting ID: 708 832 7013
Password: Renew2026
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Room Change Or Swap

The room change and room swap process happens each semester, typically beginning the third week of classes. Housing and Residential Education offers students the option to swap or change their rooms. Please note that Housing and Residential Education will not change a room assignment due to race, religion, or sexual orientation. Housing and Residential Education considers room change requests based on the nature of the request and available space. Students who request housing modifications or accommodations must register with Student Accessibility Services. Please note that room change requests are not guaranteed, and our ability to make any changes depends upon space availability.

What is a Room Swap?

Swapping rooms is a mutual agreement between two residents.

Both students seeking to swap room spaces with each other should email their Community Coordinator to request a room swap. Once the room swap is approved, the Operations Coordinator will schedule a meeting to conduct the room swap. Meeting times are held between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Students who are swapping into a different room type that is more expensive will have an increase in their room charges. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the housing rates. Students should plan for the additional room charges to reflect on their student account within two business days. 

Students can anticipate a response for a room swap request in 5-10 business days.

Find Your Residential Education Community Coordinator Here

What is a Room Change?

A room change involves moving to a vacant space in another room/building. 

Prior to requesting a room change, the student should have met with their RA and completed a roommate agreement. In many instances, we request that students complete a roommate mediation instead of a room change. 

Students can submit a room change request form through the Housing Portal. Students will be able to view updates and monitor the status of their request throughout the review process in the Housing Portal. If a room change option is available, a Housing Contracts and Assignments staff member will contact the student via their FAU email with instructions on the next steps. 
 
Room change requests are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. 

Students transferring to a room type with a higher housing rate will incur additional housing charges. Students are encouraged to review the housing rates prior to submitting a room change request and should be prepared for any resulting increase to their student account balance.  

Things To Keep In Mind

  • Housing and Residential Education considers room change requests based on the nature of the request and available space. 
  • Please note that Housing and Residential Education will not change a room assignment due to race, religion, or sexual orientation. 
  • Room change requests are not guaranteed, and our ability to make any changes depends upon space availability. 
  • Room changes to single bedrooms and apartment-style living are extremely limited. 

Questions about Housing?

The Housing and Residential Education team is here to help students and families navigate the process and feel confident about on-campus living.

Contact Housing and Residential Education

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