Frequently Asked Housing Questions
Have questions about housing at Central Michigan University? We have the answers you need about living on campus at CMU.
When do incoming first-year and transfer students sign-up for housing?
After being admitted and paying your enrollment reservation deposit,
you'll be sent an email to your CMICH account containing our Residential Community Living Guide that contains
important housing information. Page 4 of the living guide explains how to apply.
Learn more about the process and your next steps for housing at CMU.
When do I find out my roommates?
Roommate information is sent to your CMICH email by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
When is move-in?
Fall 2024 move-in is as follows:
- Sunday, Aug. 18 - IMPACT move-in
- Tuesday, Aug. 20 - Leadership Safari move-in
- Friday, Aug. 23 - First-year and transfer student move-in
- Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25 - Transfer, returning and apartment resident move-in.
You will receive an email to your CMICH account by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, with your move-in appointment.
Can I bring someone with me to help move me onto campus?
Yes, you may bring family members or helpers to assist with the move-in process.
What is provided in my living unit?
To find a list of items provided in your living unit, click on your residential community below:
What are the dimensions of my living unit?
To find a list of items provided in your living unit, click on your residential community below:
What should I bring with me to campus?
To find a list of essentials to bring and items to leave at home, click on your residential community below:
How do I reconfigure my bed in the residence halls?
Creating your ideal living space begins with choosing your bed configuration. At Central Michigan University, we offer four ways to transform your bed to help make your living space your own. Follow along the video below to learn the four different ways to configure your bed.
What is my on-campus address?
What is the letter next to my residence hall room and Graduate Housing unit number?
The letter next to your room number represents the bedroom you are assigned to in your suite. The bedrooms are labeled above the door in each suite. You must move into your assigned bedroom at move-in. Bedrooms can no longer be changed.
When do the residence halls close for Thanksgiving Break?
The residence halls close promptly at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Residence halls in the East Community (Celani, Emmons, Fabiano, Herrig, Saxe and Woldt Halls) remain open during Thanksgiving Break. CMU Dining operations are closed. Kitchenettes are available throughout the halls.
The residence halls reopen at noon on Sunday, Dec. 1.
When will the residence halls close for the fall semester?
The residence halls close promptly at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. Residence halls in the East Community (Celani, Emmons, Fabiano, Herrig, Saxe and Woldt Halls) remain open during semester break for students registered for the spring 2025 semester. CMU Dining operations are closed during breaks. Kitchenettes are available throughout the halls.
The residence halls reopen at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12.
When will Graduate Housing close for the fall semester?
Students who do not plan to return for the spring semester must move out by 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The apartments remain open during semester break for those registered for the spring 2025 semester.