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.
