How to Apply for Housing
The following information is applicable for first-year students.
Applying for Drexel housing is easy. Below are detailed steps on how to complete your application.
Step 1: Submit the $200 Housing Deposit
To submit the deposit:
- Visit DrexelOne
- Select the Billing+Financial Aid tab
- Select the eBills link
- Select the Deposits tab
- Select the term for which you are applying for housing (Students starting in the winter, spring, or summer quarter should select "fall" when making a housing deposit.)
- Follow prompts to submit your payment
Step 2: Complete the Housing Application
The Housing Application opens for first-year students on Thursday, March 13, 2025. It may take up to 24-hours after your deposit is submitted for the housing application to become available.
To access the housing application:
- Visit DrexelOne
- Select the Campus+Community tab
- Select the "Housing" link
- Select the desired housing application
Complete all steps in the Housing Application and select "submit" on the last page. You will receive a confirmation email once your completed application is submitted, sent to your official Drexel email account. For more information on how to apply, watch the "How to apply for housing step-by-step guide video".
How to Apply for Housing Step-by-Step Guide [PDF]
Step 3: Select your Roommate(s)
For First-Year Roommate Matching date(s), please review the Housing Calendar. Students may opt to identify a roommate or roommates ahead of first-year self-selection. This step is optional and is limited to students who completed a Housing Application. Roommate selection will conclude at the end of first-year self-selection.
Step 4: Select Your Residence Hall & Room
First-Year Self-Selection typically takes place in June and students are encouraged to review the Housing Calendar. Students who apply by the Housing Application Deadline will receive a time ticket via their Drexel student email. Students who do not participate in Self-Selection will be administratively assigned.
The Housing Application
The following information describes sections of the first-year housing application including roommate selection and housing preferences.