Returning Student Housing Selection

The Returning Student Housing Selection Process is an opportunity for current CSU residents to select their housing assignment for the following academic year. Students should take the time to review the information on this webpage to learn about the process and deadlines so they are properly prepared. If students have any questions after reviewing all of the information at any point throughout the process, they can contact the Department of Residence Life and Housing via email at reslife@csuohio.edu or phone at 216-687-5196.

Fall 26-27 Returning Student Housing Agreement Opens January 12, 2026!

Housing Self-Service Portal

CONTENTS OF THIS PROCESS

• Guide: Returning Student Housing Agreement Guide
• Guide: Roommate Matching & Group Formation
• Guide: Room Selection
• Email Communication
• Agreement Cancellations
• Housing Agreement
• Housing Rates
• Meal Plan Requirements & Rates
• Timeline at-a-Glance
• Paying the Housing Deposit
• Clearing Financial Holds from Student Account
• ODS Approved Accommodations
• Housing Selection Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• The Edge / Langston Housing Selection Process (Info)
• Euclid Commons Housing Selection Process (Info)

EMAIL COMMUNICATION

All communication regarding the Housing Selection Process will be sent to students via their CSU email address. Once the information has been sent to students, they are considered to be notified. It is important for students to check their email regularly to ensure they have all the information they need to navigate the selection process.  

AGREEMENT CANCELLATIONS

The Agreement is binding for the entire academic year or portion thereof if entered into after the beginning of the academic year. To officially request a cancellation, students are required to submit a cancellation request via The Housing Self-Service Portal. Following submission of the request, the student must continue to make payments due under this Agreement unless and until you receive written notice of approved cancellation and follow the instructions within the notice. Submission of an Agreement Cancellation Request does not guarantee approval. Each request will be reviewed by Residence Life and considered on its merit. 

The following are reasons for which the Agreement may be cancelled, subject to the submission of proper documentation and the approval of Residence Life:

1. The existence of a documented injury, illness, or medical condition that occurs after the agreement was signed which cannot be accommodated within the residence hall system or that necessitates withdrawal from the University.
2. Induction into the military service or military absences that necessitate a change in residence.
3. Internships, practicum, or study abroad requirements that necessitate residence away from campus, if the resident will not return to housing during the remainder of the agreement term
4. The existence of an extenuating circumstance or demonstrated need, including drastic reduction in financial resources following execution of the agreement, severe health problems, and other exceptional changes in the Resident’s status.
5. A change in status with the University, including withdrawal or leaves of absence, shall prompt an automatic cancellation.
6. Any occurrence that prevents the University temporarily from rendering full performance under this Agreement, such as war, fire, flood, or other disasters, pandemic, epidemic, order or act of a governmental authority, state of emergency and/or strike or work stoppage, whether by University or other employees, shall not constitute grounds for cancellation of this Agreement by the Student.

Refund schedule before occupancy

In the event of an approved Agreement cancellation prior to occupancy, a full refund of all housing charges, less the corresponding cancellation fee will be issued. A $200 Agreement cancellation fee applies to all cancelled Agreements approved before the designated dates below; thereafter, the dates below, the cancellation fee increases to $500. 

Fall Semester Designated Dates:

New Applicants: June 1. 

Returning Students: July 1.

Spring Semester Designated Dates for New Applicants and Returning Students: January 1.

Refund schedule after occupancy

An approved cancellation after occupancy will result in prorated charge according to the below schedule. A $500 Agreement cancellation fee applies to all cancelled Agreements approved after the designated dates above.

Residents are responsible for their Agreement; however, if cancelation is approved by Residence Life, the following refund schedule will be followed based on the date the resident officially checks out of housing, having fulfilled all separation requirements including the return of keys:

• Week 1- 90% refund
• Week 2- 80% refund
• Week 3- 60% refund
• Week 4- 40% refund
• After week 4- no refund

The Resident’s non-occupancy of the Housing does not terminate the Agreement.  If Resident remains enrolled at CSU and moves out of Housing during the Term of the Agreement without written approval from Residence Life, they shall continue to be liable for all housing fees.

HOUSING Agreement

The Housing Agreement is a binding document similar to that of a Landlord/Tenant lease agreement so it is very important that students carefully review the Housing Agreement as they are adhering to its terms and conditions and will be financially responsible all housing charges for the 2026-2027 academic year.  The Housing Agreement can be downloaded here.

HOUSING RATES

Students should review the housing rates for 2026-2027 to ensure they understand their financial obligations. This includes the rates for all four residential communities: Fenn Tower, Euclid Commons, The Edge, and The Langston. Housing Rates can be viewed here.

MEAL PLAN REQUIREMENT & RATES

All residents living in university housing are required to select one of the residential meal plans for the entire academic year. Returning students residing in The Edge and The Langston will be eligible for and automatically enrolled in a condensed meal plan (Weekly 5 + $500 dining dollars each semester) at a lower rate to reflect the independent living environment while ensuring students have access to sustenance throughout the year while dining locations and restaurants are open. Students will be able to log on to Housing Self-Service to change their meal plan if they are looking for other options beginning in August. Meal plans and rates for 2025-2026 can be viewed here. (Fall 26-27 rates coming soon)!

TIMELINE AT-A-GLANCE

PAYING THE HOUSING DEPOSIT

Students who are current residents and who have already paid their deposit will not have to pay their deposit again. 

CLEARING FINANCIAL HOLDS FROM STUDENT ACCOUNT

In order to go through the housing selection process, students will need to review their Student Account and ensure that any financial holds are removed. Holds can be viewed through a student’s CampusNet account. Current residential students need to be up-to-date on all of the housing rent payments in order to go through the process.

OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS

Students who currently have ODS approved housing accommodations will be contacted via email by the Department of Residence Life and Housing to confirm their plans for next year. New accommodation requests must be submitted to ODS for review and for approval through their office by February 27, 2026. Students who submit their requests after the priority deadline, may be placed on a wait list for the approved accommodation. Once approved, ODS will notify the Department of Residence Life and Housing and will proceed from there. For students to receive accommodations, ODS needs them to submit the online application, submit documentation of their disability, and come in for their intake appointment. Students are not registered with Disability Services until all these steps are complete. To start the accommodations process, visit the ODS registration page here.