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Continuing and Transfer Applications

For continuing students, university housing is optional and not guaranteed. Space is limited. Applications open in the spring semester each year. 

Your roommate group size determines which priority tier you are placed in, which then sets your priority for room selection. Groups of four are placed in the highest-priority tier, then groups of two and finally individuals. Groups of three are not placed into the priority process as there are no 3-space rooms available. Randomly assigned time slots are distributed within each tier. Not every group will receive a time slot. Students in groups that do not receive a time slot will have their application cancelled by Clemson Home.

The continuing student housing application completion date is February 10, 2027, at 4 pm.

For transfer Students, Clemson Home does not anticipate being able to offer on-campus spaces for the upcoming academic year due to limited availability. A waitlist will not be offered for this term, and requests submitted by phone or email cannot be accommodated.

For off campus housing information and resources, please visit Clemson University’s Off Campus Student Services page.

 

Continuing Housing Calendar 2027-2028
Application February 1, 8:30 a.m. - February 10, 4 p.m.
Roommate(s) Search and Community Choice February 1, 8:30 a.m. - February 10, 4 p.m.
Room Selection Time Slot Email February 12
Room Selection February 16
Move-In TBD
  • Step 1: Submit Enrollment Deposit (Transfer Students)

    Allow two to three business days for record of your enrollment deposit to populate. Allow additional time if paying by check.

    Admitted Student portal

  • Step 2: Set Up Username (Transfer Students)

    Allow one to two business days for your user credentials to populate in the housing and dining system.

    Set up your username using your CUID number from the Admitted Student portal. Contact CCIT for support.

  • Step 3: Submit Housing and Dining Application

    Access the Clemson Home portal.
    Navigate to the Clemson Home portal, open the My Housing page and select the Housing Applications button.


    Select a term.
    Choose the appropriate term.
    Example: Academic year 2027–28 begins in August 2027.


    Review, sign and save your contract.
    Carefully review your contract and addendum. These are legally binding upon acceptance.
    DocuSign is used to store and collect signatures for housing contracts. Expect to receive a signed copy of your contract to your University email.
    If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must co-sign.

    • You will be prompted to enter your parent or guardian’s name and email address, and they will receive a DocuSign email with a link to sign.
    • Once the parent or guardian signature is complete, you can proceed to finish your housing application.

    Pay the application fee.
    A $150 one-time, non-refundable application fee is required.
    This fee is only assessed on your first housing application and must be paid by credit card.


    Select your dining plan.
    Meal plans are optional for Continuing and Transfer Students.
    Check out the application video at the bottom of the page.

  • Step 4: Select a Community Choice and Find a Roommate

    Access the Clemson Home portal.
    Navigate to the Clemson Home portal, open the My Housing page and select the Roommate Group button once you have submitted an application. The Roommate Search will close February 10 at 4 p.m.


    Select a term.
    Choose the appropriate term.
    Example: Academic year 2027–28 begins in August 2027.


    Select your living choice.
    Options for the Living and Learning Communities (LLCs) available to you will be presented as well as general housing option.
    Keep in mind if you have a desired roommate(s), you both/all will need to select the same living choice and be of the same gender to find each other in the roommate pages.


    Profile
    Fill out a 500-character description of yourself to display to potential roommates.
    Provide social media and personal email info that you feel comfortable with sharing to the roommate search.

    Search for a roommate.

    There are several ways to search for a potential roommate, and you can message students to see if you would be a good fit before creating a roommate group or joining an existing one.

    If you’re looking for a specific student, knowing their Clemson username is the easiest way to find them and form a group. Remember that all members of a roommate group must have the same living choice and be the same gender.

    Roommate groups can include up to four people. Groups of three will not be considered for room selection since there are no 3-person spaces available.

    Check out the roommate search video at the bottom of the page. 

  • Step 5: Room Selection

    Room selection time slot email.
    An email notification will be sent on February 12 to your University email (and your personal email, if provided) with instructions to sign into the portal and view your selection date and time. Students in groups that do not receive a time slot will have their application cancelled by Housing and Dining.

    Room selection day
    At your assigned date and time, Room Selection will open to you in the portal.
    If you’re part of a roommate group, coordinate so that only one person logs in to select rooms for the entire group. All members of a roommate group will share the same time slot.

    Check out the room selection video at the bottom of the page. 

  • Step 6: Move-In Appointment

    Move-in appointments are available to schedule once you have selected or been assigned a space. Each resident must set an appointment in the Clemson Home portal to determine their exact move-in date and time. You can access this process from the My Housing page in the portal.

    For more details on the move-in process, visit our Move-In page.

  • Step 7: Set Up Your TigerOne Mobile ID (Transfer Students)

    Set up your TigerOne Mobile ID to be ready for Move-In day.

    1. You will need to upload a photo to TigerOne.
    2. Upon approval you can download your mobile ID directly to your phone.

    View further instructions on the TigerOne website.

  • Step 8: Getting Ready for Move-In

    There’s a lot to keep track of at the start of the semester, especially while navigating move-in. We’ve got you covered with everything you need and where to go.

    Visit the Move-In page for more details.

  • Change in plans?

    We know plans can change! If you’ve decided not to attend Clemson, please log-in to Clemson Home portal and complete an appeal form.

Video Guides

Use these video guides to become familiar with the academic-year housing process. Each walkthrough explains a different stage, from completing your application to forming a roommate group and selecting a room. Watch the videos in order for a full overview, or choose the guide that matches the step you are currently completing.

The screens and options shown may vary slightly based on the academic year, your student status, application eligibility, and available housing choices.

Housing Application

Start here for a step-by-step overview of the academic-year housing application. This video explains how to review important information, complete required sections, submit your responses, and prepare for the next steps in the housing process.

Roommate Search

Watch this guide to learn how to search for potential roommates, review roommate profiles, send and respond to invitations, and create or join a roommate group. You can return to this video whenever you need help managing your group.

Room Selection

Use this guide to prepare for your room-selection time. The video explains how to view available housing options, search for rooms, review room and occupancy details, select a space, and confirm your choice.