Housing Lottery and Selection

Any full-time registered student enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and whose course schedule consist of 80% or more in-person classes, is eligible for on-campus housing.

To secure housing, students must complete the following by May 1st:

• Complete the Housing Application through the housing portal, and
• Submit the required Housing Confirmation Fee.

Only students who meet the full-time enrollment requirement, completed the housing and paid the housing confirmation fee will be considered for an on-campus housing assignment and enrolled in the housing lottery.

The priority deadline for continuing students to apply for on-campus housing is May 1.

Housing applications submitted after May 1 will automatically be placed on a housing waitlist. Please note that being placed on the waitlist does not guarantee housing for the Fall semester, but it does ensure that students will be considered if space becomes available.

Students on the housing waitlist will be notified no later than July 15 if they are eligible to receive a Fall housing assignment.

The Housing Lottery is a room selection process which allows returning students to self-select their residential space for an academic year.

Current residential students will be entered into the Housing Lottery and given a room selection time based on the order in which their housing application and confirmation fee was received.

Current residential students who have registered for 12 or more credit hours for the Fall 2026 Term, completed the 2026 –2027: Continuing Student Housing Application through their housing portal and paid their $100.00 Housing Confirmation Fee.

Current residential students can visit their housing portal starting April 1, 2026, to complete the housing application.

Housing Application Instructions:

• Go to www.centralstate.edu
• Click on Student Services & Select (Housing and Dining)
• Scroll Down & Click on Student Housing Portal
• Click on the 3-Lined Navigation Tab
• Click on Application & Forms.
• Choose the 2026 –2027: Continuing Student Housing Application
• Take time to read through and agree to the Housing Contract terms and conditions by clicking I Agree and provide an electronic signature at the bottom of the page.
• Complete Personal Preferences. A key entry is required for all questions. (Leave no spaces blank if the section does not apply type N/A or No)
• Select your Student Dining Plan
• Submit your application & close your Browser.

Current residential students can pay their $100.00 Housing Confirmation fee via electronic payment through the housing portal when completing the housing application.

Pay Confirmation Fee

All continuing students are required to pay the $100.00 confirmation fee. This includes all scholarship recipients, international, and athletes who desire to live on campus. This charge cannot be covered by university scholarships nor posted to your account. This fee must be paid at time in which you complete the housing application. Please Note: Housing Confirmation Fee will increase to $200.00 starting May 1st for students who have not completed the Application and/or paid the $100.00 Confirmation Fee.

To be eligible, you must complete the Fall 2026: Continuing Student Housing Application, pay the Housing Confirmation Fee, and be registered for 12 or more credit hours. Once these steps are completed, you will be entered into the housing lottery for room selection in the order in which your Housing Application was received.

YES! Students who do not maintain an enrollment cleared status by July 18, 2026, will be purged from University Housing and will need to start the room selection process over once they have successfully become enrollment cleared. *Holding spacing once a student has been purged will not be honored, student will need to reselect a room assignment based on the available room list once cleared.

Tuesday, April 14th – Housing Lottery Number Distribution (numbers generate by 6:00pm ET)

Selection Times by Lottery Numbers:

• 0 – 100: April 20th
• 101-200: April 24th
• 201-300: April 27th
• 301-400: April 30th
• 401-500: May 4th
• 501-600: May 11th
• 601 and up: Every Tuesday Starting June 9th (Pending Space availability)

Yes. A limited number of single and private rooms will be available during the room selection process. Because these spaces are extremely limited and assigned on a first-selected basis, students are strongly encouraged to complete the housing application requirements as soon as the application opens if they desire a single or private room.

If you require special accommodations due to medical reasons, disabilities, or the need for an emotional support animal, please reach out to the Office of Academic Empowerment and Accessibility as soon as possible to discuss your needs and the necessary requirements for your request. All requests must be submitted by May 1st to receive priority consideration for the Fall Semester. To request accommodations, please contact Dr. La’Schelle Jefferson at 937-376-6479 or via email ljefferson@centralstate.edu.

YES, your future roommates must complete their Fall 2026 Returning Student Housing Application through the housing portal, pay the Housing Confirmation Fee, and be registered for 12 or more credit hours for the fall term to be entered into the Housing Lottery. To avoid delays in portal activation, it is strongly recommended that all roommates complete these steps around the same time. If one roommate has not fulfilled the requirements, it may impact the ability to successfully select each other in the housing portal.

Important Note: Before selecting a room, you must first complete the roommate selection process. Additionally, the housing system will only display available rooms based on the designated hall type and residential eligibility criteria. (For example, roommates wishing to live together in the Honors Apartments must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and have Junior/Senior Credits for the system to generate a room selection in Wesley Village Honors Apartments.)

Weekly. The Residence Life office will distribute housing lottery numbers every Wednesday, through May 15, 2026.

Lottery numbers and housing selections times are in your myhousing portal under the “My Future Housing Assignment” section of the homepage in red.

You can choose your roommate/suitemates at your designated selection time. Remember, everyone must complete the “Housing Application” process to participate. Once you and your roommate agree to live together, you should decide where you will want to live and who will choose during the housing lottery selection during your appointed time.

Students who desire Apartment style housing must have already completed a minimum of 45 earned credit hours and are in at least 15 credit hours this semester. At the end of this Spring Term, residents must have 60 or more completed credit hours to keep their residential selection in apartment style housing (M.P.C). Students who desire the Wesley Village Honors Apartments must meet the same criteria as listed for MPC but must also be members of the University Honors College and/or maintain at 3.5gpa or higher. Students who desire to reside in Shorter Road Apartments must have already completed a minimum of 90 earned credit hours and/or a non-traditional student at least 23yrs or older.

Move-In Dates are August 10th & 11th from 9am – 3pm 

(Please monitor your emails throughout the summer for additional details)

• Ernie & Della Green Hall, Foundation Hall II: 2 students per bedroom
• Harry Johns & Fox Hall (Double Occupancy Rooms): 2 students per room
• Marauder Pride Community Apartments (Studios): 2 students per studio
• Harry Johns, Fox Hall (Single Occupancy Rooms): 1 student per room
• Wesley Village Honors Apartments (Rooms/Studios): 1 student per room or studio
• Marauder Pride Community, Shorter Road Apartments, & Wesley Village Honors Apartments (2-, 3-, or 4-Bedroom Units): 1 student per bedroom

Once a resident has made a room selection through the self-service portal and/or have been administratively assigned, that assignment is final. Students who desire a space change may submit a request starting the third week of the Fall Semester.

To ensure residential readiness, early move-in requests will not be allowed. Only students who have received explicit written approval from the Director of Residence Life—such as approved student-athletes, band members, and Pirate Ambassadors—may move in early. All other students must arrive during their scheduled appointment times.

• Thanksgiving Break: Residence Halls will close November 25, 2026 @ 7p.m. (Halls re-open at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2026)
• End of Semester: December 9, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Foundation Hall II

• Female Freshman
• Room Type: Double occupancy
• Criteria: New first time & transfer housing

Ernie & Della Green Hall

• Male Freshman
• Room Type: Double occupancy
• Criteria: New first time & transfer housing

Lt. John R. Fox Hall

• Co-ed Upper Classmen
• Room Type: Single & Double occupancy
• Criteria: General student housing

Harry Johns Hall

• Co-ed Upper Classmen
• Room Type: Single & Double occupancy
• Criteria: General student housing

Wesley Village Honors Apartments

• Co-ed Upper Classmen
• Room Type: Studio singles & two bedroom units
• Criteria: GPA of 3.5 or Higher; Must be a member of Honors College; Juniors & Seniors; (60 or More Credit Hours)

M.P.C. Apartments

• Co-ed Upper Classmen
• Room Type: Studio doubles, two- & four-bedroom units
• Criteria: Juniors & Seniors; (60 or More Credit Hours)

Shorter Road Apartments

• Co-ed Upper Classmen
• Room Type: Three bedroom units
• Criteria: Seniors & Non-Traditional Students; *Non-Traditional Students 23yrs or older

The housing application opened at 12 a.m. March 20, 2024, in the Student Housing Portal.

You will need your student email login information, personal preference information, and emergency contact details.

Once you have completed the admissions process and paid your student confirmation fees within 48 hours, you will be able to access the Student Housing Portal.

Follow this process to complete your housing application. 

1. Visit the Student Housing Portal. 
2. Click on the three-lined navigation tab.
3. Click on Application and Forms.
4. Choose the Fall 2024 — New Student Housing Application.
5. Take time to read through and agree to the housing contract terms and conditions. Then, click I Agree and provide an electronic signature at the bottom of the page. 
6. Complete Personal Preferences. A key entry is required for all questions. (Leave no blank spaces. If the section does not apply, type N/A or No.)
7. Select your Student Dining Plan.
8. Submit your application and close your browser. 

Yes, you will have the option to request a specific roommate during the housing application process. Both you and your desired roommate must indicate each other's names during the room assignment process during your SOAR (Student, Orientation, Advising, and Registration) visit to be considered.

If you have accommodation needs for medical reasons and/or disabilities, or if you require an emotional support animal, contact the Office of Academic Empowerment and Accessibility at 937-376-6479 or ljefferson@centralstate.edu as soon as possible to discuss your needs and the requirements associated with your request. Note that all requests must be made prior to June 1 for consideration for the fall semester. 

Housing assignments are determined based on various factors, including availability, preferences, and accommodation needs.

New first-time students will be assigned their rooms at the time in which they attend a SOAR session. Housing assignments will also be communicated through the Student Housing Portal. Please ensure you are regularly checking your University email for updates.

If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding the housing application process, please contact the Office of Residence Life at residencelife@centralstate.edu or 937-376-6107. Our staff members are here to support you throughout the process.

Yes, all students living on campus are required to register with Med+Proctor and submit immunization records. This is mandatory to live on campus.

Note: Central State University and the Office of Residence Life cannot receive these form directly, as they must be uploaded to the Med+Proctor site. 

To register with Med+Proctor, please complete the following steps:

1. Register your new account in M+P by using your school email only.
2. Complete your M+P profile. The M+ Pro account is optional for a $10 fee. The option to decline is found when you scroll down.
3. You will need a copy of all your immunizations (shots) to upload for the verification process.
4. If you are an out-of-state student, Ohio may require more vaccines than your state does, including the meningitis A booster after age 16.
5. Upload images of your shot records or signed immunization certificate into your M+P account for verification that you have received all your mandated Ohio immunizations.   

We encourage you to submit your information as soon as possible.  It takes 3-5 business days to be verified. The later you wait, the longer it may take. You cannot move in without being M+P verified.

If you have difficulty using M+P, you may contact them by:

• Using the chat feature on the lower right side of the screen (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST Monday-Friday).
• Emailing help@medproctor.com.

CSU required vaccines are:

•      Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) — two doses, at least one year apart
•      Meningococcal vaccine — Ohio requires one at or after age 16
•      Hepatitis B — three doses
•      Polio — three doses or positive titer
•      Varicella (chickenpox) — two doses
•      Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) — within the past 10 years
•      TB test for international students only
•      COVID-19 and flu vaccines are recommended

Contact Health Services at studenthealthcenter@centralstate.edu or 937-376-6134 with any questions.

The first day of classes for the fall 2024 semester is Monday, Aug. 12.

Move-in days for new and transfer students are Aug. 6-7. Move-in days for upperclassmen are Aug. 9-10.

Specific move-in information is still being finalized. Students are encouraged to continue to monitor their University email along with the University website for updates.  

To ensure residential readiness, early move-in requests will not be granted. Unless you have received express written instruction from the University to move in early (such as approved student-athletes, band, and Pirate Ambassadors), you must move in during the scheduled appointment times.

Each student will be permitted to bring only two people into the residence hall to assist with their move-in process. This is to ensure the health and safety of all community members and guests.

Thanksgiving break: Residence halls will close at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and reopen at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.

End of semester: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

• Two students per bedroom in Anderson, Green, Foundation Hall, and Foundation Hall II
• Two students per double-occupancy room Harry Johns and Fox Hall
• Two students per studio in Marauder Pride Community Apartments
• One student per room in single occupancy rooms in Harry Johns, Fox Hall, and Williamson Hall
• One student per room/studio in Wesley Village Honors Apartments
• One student per room in a two-, three-, or four-bedroom unit in Marauder Pride Community, Shorter Road Apartments, or Wesley Village Honors Apartments

Once a resident has made a room selection through the self-service portal and/or have been administratively assigned, that assignment is final. Students who desire a space change may submit a request starting the third week of the fall semester.

Your Name
Your Residence Hall-Room Number
Central State University
1400 Brush Row Road
Wilberforce, OH 45384

Any variation from this format will delay your mail.

Students should pick up all packages from the University Logistics Center located in Simpson Hall. Letter mail is delivered to the Office of Residence Life, and students will receive an email notice when mail is ready for pick-up. Students must have their Marauder Student ID card when picking up mail or packages from Shipping and Receiving.

Your mattress pad and bedding should be size Twin XL.

Yes. You will need to bring a cable cord and a CAT 5 ethernet cord. Remember to also bring a surge protector.

All students are assigned Marauder Student ID cards that will allow them entrance into the hall in which they are assigned. The Marauder student ID card will also give access to campus dining facilities. Each student assigned to a residence hall will have a key assigned to them at check in. Cost to replace room key: $50-$100 per key. Cost to replace ID card: $25.

Yes. The refrigerator should be no larger than 4 cubic feet and the microwave should be no larger than 900 watts. Remember to bring a surge protector.

• Twin XL bed
• Dresser
• Wardrobe/closet space
• Desk and chair

All students are given a University email account, which can be accessed through Microsoft Outlook. Students are encouraged to check this account daily, as this is the University's official method of communication. The student email portal will allow you to receive important University information and email your classmates and professors.

No. Students should are encouraged to obtain renters insurance or have their parents/guardians look into their insurance policy for coverage. The University is not responsible for personal property.

There are several dining locations on campus.

• Sodexo Marketplace
• WOW Café
• WOW Grocery Store
• Sub Connection

Note: Marauder Student ID cards are required for entry into all dining facilities.

All residential students are required to have a meal plan. Reduced meal plans are offered to students residing in apartment-style housing only. Students with special dietary needs must consult with Sodexo directly to discuss alternatives.

• Foundation Hall I: Freshmen, co-ed, double occupancy, general residential criteria.
• Williamson Hall: Female freshmen, single-room occupancy, general residential criteria.
• Hunter Hall: Male freshmen, double-occupancy with limited single rooms, general residential criteria.
• Lt. John R. Fox Hall: Upperclassmen, co-ed, single-room or double occupancy, GPA of 3.5 or higher and must be a member of the Honors College.
• Green Hall: Transfer, co-ed, double occupancy with limited single rooms, general residential criteria.
• Anderson Hall: Upperclassmen, co-ed, double occupancy with limited single rooms, general residential criteria.
• Foundation Hall: Upperclassmen, co-ed, double occupancy with limited single rooms, general residential criteria.
• Harry Johns Hall: Freshmen, co-ed, double and single-room occupancy, GPA of 3.5 or higher and must be a member of the Honors College.
• Wesley Village Honors Apartments: Upperclassmen (juniors and seniors with 60 or more credit hours), co-ed, studio singles and two-bedroom units, GPA of 3.5 or higher, must be a member of the Honors College.
• Marauder Pride Community Apartments: Upperclassmen (juniors and seniors with 60 or more credit hours), co-ed, studio doubles, two- and four-bedroom units.
• Shorter Road Apartments: Non-traditional or graduate students and age 23 or older, co-ed, three-bedroom units.