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How to Apply for Housing

The following information is applicable for first-year students starting at Drexel in the 2020–2021 academic year.

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
  • Click on the Billing + Financial Aid tab
  • Click on the eBills link
  • Select the Deposits tab
  • Select the term for which you are applying for housing
  • Follow prompts to submit your payment

NOTE: It may take up to 24-hours after a deposit is submitted for the housing application to become available. The housing application may be accessed via DrexelOne, by clicking on the Housing link.

Step 2: Complete the Housing Application

To access the housing application:

  • Visit DrexelOne
  • Click on the Campus + Community tab
  • Click on the Housing link
  • Select the link for your desired housing application

Complete all steps in the housing application and click "submit" on the last page. You will receive a confirmation email once your completed application is submitted, sent to your official Drexel email account.

First-Year Application Guide [PDF]

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Step 3: Select Your Roommate(s)

First-Year Roommate matching will take place starting in June. 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.

First-Year Roommate Matching Guide [PDF]

Step 4: Select Your Residence Hall & Room

First-Year Self-Selection will take place in June 2020. Students who apply by Friday, May 15, 2020 will receive a time ticket via their Drexel student email. Students who do not participate in Self-Selection will be given an assignment via their Drexel email by Tuesday, July 7, 2020 by Housing and Residence Life.

First-Year Student Self-Selection Step-by-Step Guide [PDF]

Note: Roommate Matching and Room Self-Selection will take place in June. However, start dates will differ slightly from our original communication. Students will be notified via Drexel email with next steps. 

Contact Us

Housing and Residence Life
housing@drexel.edu | 215.895.6155
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Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET