Move-In Information
The Housing & Residential Life Team is excited to welcome you home to the University of Michigan-Flint campus. Please check back frequently, as updates are posted regularly. Also, check your student email and self-service portal for updates regarding your housing status.
Upcoming HRL Events
HRL will be hosting a series of Zoom webinars over the next couple of months. We invite all admitted students and their supporters to join us for these virtual sessions to learn more about the housing experience and ask any questions as you prepare for August. Each session will have a different topic but offer the audience a chance to ask any questions pertaining to living and dining on campus.
Summer 2026 Sessions
Secure Your Housing Assignment
The session provides step-by-step instructions on completing your housing application, contract, and deposit. In addition, attendees will be able to explore how to search and select a roommate, a theme community, and top room preference.
- Wednesday, April 22 at 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 10 at 4 p.m.
Ask Us Anything! Q&A with Housing and Dining
Got questions about housing and dining? We have answers! We will offer sessions catered to students and parents/supporters.
- Tuesday, July 7 at 12 p.m. or 4 p.m.
Preparing for Move-In Day
The HRL team will provide tips for a smooth move-in and what to expect during opening weekend.
- Wednesday, July 22 at 4 p.m.
- Monday, August 4 at 4 p.m.
Move-In Guides
Check out our move-in pages for more in-depth information about your hall’s move-in day!
Frequently Asked Questions
What items should I plan to bring to campus?
Please view our suggestions on What to Bring to campus.
Will someone be available to help me set up my room on move-in day?
Volunteers will be available during the scheduled move-in days and times in August. Volunteers will not be available for winter move-in in January.
What is my room assignment?
Fall room assignments are sent the first week in July to all students who have completed their application and paid their initial housing payment. Assignments continue to go out on a rolling basis as students submit their materials. Students should check their self-service portal to review their assigned roommates/suitemates and any changes to their initial assignment.
I did not get the room type I anticipated. Can I change rooms?
The housing system uses an algorithm to place students based on their application preferences, including roommate matching, room type preferences and answers to the application questions. While we try to accommodate everyone’s preferences, it is not guaranteed that you will get your top preferences. If you want a different room type, please follow the directions provided in your room assignment notification.
I do not see any assigned suitemates. Will I have one?
HRL sends assignments on a rolling basis as students complete the required steps. It is highly likely that you will be assigned suitemates before move-in or be consolidated into another suite if the suite you are assigned is not filled.
Why am I not assigned the roommate/suitemate I requested in the self-service portal?
Suitemates and roommates are determined either via roommate matching (you and another student selected each other in the system) or via the system’s algorithm using your application answers. If you do not see the roommate/suitemate you wanted listed on your assignment, it is most likely due to one or more of the following factors:
- The individual has not submitted all their housing materials or been assigned. It is likely that they will be placed in the suite/room once they are in compliance, but this is not a guarantee.
- The individual did not accept your match request.
- The individual preferred a specific room type/building that does not match what you selected.
You may use the designated form in your assignment email to request that your roommate match be updated.
Is it too late to join a residential learning or theme community?
We still accept students to join our residential learning and theme communities, but spaces are limited. Please contact Joslyn Brown at joslynb@umich.edu to get signed up for the great opportunity to connect with other residents.
How much does it cost to live on campus? When will I be billed?
Housing and dining rates can be viewed at the Housing & Dining Rates page. Students who have been assigned will begin seeing housing and dining charges (if applicable) on their student accounts the last week in July.
Am I required to have a meal plan while living on campus?
A Residential Meal Plan is required for First Street residents and all first-time college students living on campus.
Riverfront residents are not required to have a meal plan, but can purchase optional Maize Money to do laundry, purchase items from the residence hall vending machines, dine at any on-campus dining locations and purchase items from the bookstore.
Do I get to select the type of meal plan I want?
There are two types of residential meal plans. For more information, see Residential Meal Plan. If you would like to switch meal plans, please contact Ally Miron at amiron@umich.edu.
I have changed my mind about living on campus. How do I cancel my housing contract? Will my deposit be refunded?
To get started with your contract cancellation, revisit your housing portal. On the Housing Application page, you will find the option to cancel the application under the helpful links section. Please follow the steps to submit.
Deposits can be refunded if the contract is canceled within the following timeframes:
- Before July 1: 100% refunded
- Between July 1 and July 31: 50% refunded
- After August 1: 0% refunded