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On-campus housing at UH is open to admitted students who apply through myHousing in AccessUH, sign the Housing Agreement, and pay the $150 application fee. UH offers multiple residence halls and apartment-style options, plus dining, Wi-Fi, laundry, study spaces, and 24-hour support in the residential communities.
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- Confirm that you are admitted before starting the housing application.
- Apply through AccessUH in myHousing, then sign the agreement and pay the application fee.
- Check your class standing against the community eligibility for each hall.
- Review the housing rates, compare residences, and take a virtual tour before choosing.
- If you need an enrollment exception, submit it through myHousing or the housing email listed by UH.
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You must be admitted to the University of Houston before applying for on-campus housing. Once you can access myUH, apply through AccessUH using myHousing, sign the Housing Agreement, and pay the $150 application fee. Applicants under 18 also need a parent or guardian electronic signature.
- Housing assignment uses community eligibility, application preferences, Living Learning Community participation, roommate-matching criteria, and application date.
- Residents must be enrolled full-time to live on campus, unless an enrollment exception is submitted through the myHousing portal or by email.
- Keep copies of the completed agreement, since it is a legally binding agreement.
Which UH housing options fit different students
UH lists seven residential communities and several apartment-style options. Cougar Village I and II are for newly admitted freshmen; Moody Towers is open to all classifications; Cougar Place, The Quad, Bayou Oaks, Cambridge Oaks, and Cullen Oaks are for sophomore standing or higher; and University Lofts is for junior standing or higher.
- Good fit for first-year students: Cougar Village I or II, or Moody Towers.
- Good fit for upper-class students who want more options: Cougar Place, The Quad, Bayou Oaks, Cambridge Oaks, Cullen Oaks, or University Lofts.
- UH also points students to compare residences, take a virtual tour, and review housing rates before choosing.
What daily life on campus includes
UH says residential communities include 24-hour service desks, 24-hour security staff, academic support resources, study lounges, community mentors, after-hours staff, card-controlled entry, fitness space, kitchens, free laundry, Wi-Fi, and social programming. Residents also have access to UH Wireless and UH Secure Wireless, and rates include utilities and internet access.
- Check-in happens at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center for fall move-in and at the hall front desk at other times.
- Television service is not provided in SHRL residence halls, so students need their own streaming setup.
- Dining is available at Moody Towers and Cougar Woods, and UH describes meal plans as flexible and affordable.
Special programs and support
UH’s housing pages highlight Living Learning communities, Faculty-in-Residence, residential engagement, and campus resources like counseling, tutoring, and wellbeing support. The housing office also offers conference housing for camps and academic programs.
- Faculty-in-Residence is a formal program connecting students’ academic and residential experiences.
- Residents can submit online requests 24/7 for IT, room, facility, and laundry issues.
- UH also publishes move-in guidance and a housing resource guide for on-campus residents.
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