2025-2026 Guide to the Upper-Division Housing Assignment Process
Welcome!
With the recent University announcement of the development of the Central Neighborhood and the closure of Branscomb Quadrangle (Lupton, Scales, Stapleton and Vaughn) and McTyeire Hall at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year, there will be numerous changes to the 2025-2026 housing assignment process. To help students navigate the process, we encourage students to review this Guide in its entirety.
In a significant change from past years, the 2025-2026 housing assignment process will begin on November 4, 2024. Additionally, as a result of the aforementioned building closures, an increased number of students will be granted off-campus authorization for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students interested in residing off campus are strongly encouraged to review the Off-Campus Authorization section.
Vanderbilt offers a variety of housing options and emphasizes personal choice in a competitive assignment process. We encourage you to explore the options available for on-campus living by visiting different residence halls and talking with friends and other students about their experiences. Additional information regarding on-campus assignment processes will be released in early January.
All residential college spaces will be assigned via various seniority-driven, random selection processes by room type. Upon completion of the residential colleges processes, all traditional upper-division housing will also be assigned via various seniority-driven, random selection processes by room type. Additional information regarding on-campus assignment processes will be released in early January.
The Guide provides the following information:
- General information regarding the housing assignment process
- A full calendar of dates and deadlines
- Information about the various assignment processes
- Information of forming roommate/hallmate groups
We want to help you make the best decisions possible throughout the housing assignment process. If you have questions, please contact us at housing@vanderbilt.edu or 615-322-2591.
Alison Matarese
Director of Housing Assignments and Operations
Ashley Ladyman
Associate Director of Housing Assignments