Congratulations on being accepted to Midwestern State University! This guide is designed to walk you through the Housing process from choosing a new home and applying for housing to packing and arriving on Move-In Day.
MSU Texas offers several unique on-campus housing options. Our residence halls, (Killingsworth Hall, Pierce Hall, Legacy Hall, and McCullough-Trigg Hall), are a great fit for new students. While many of our upperclassmen and transfer students call Sunwatcher Village and Sundance Court their home. Learn more about each space by visiting the Housing Options webpage. While there, check out the Living Learning Program Communities and see if that program is the right fit for you.
Don't forget to read up on the Housing Policies and check out the Housing and Dining Rates. This information will be helpful while choosing your future home.
Once accepted to the University, new and transfer students are ready to apply for housing on MyResCenter housing portal. Fall housing applications are now available for all new and transfer students. Current students already in housing will have a different housing application process, we encourage them to talk with their Resident Assistants (RAs) for information about this process. For a step-by-step guide to the application process, visit the Apply for Housing webpage.
After submitting a new/transfer student housing application, you will be redirected to Touchnet to pay the $250 Advanced Payment. You will not receive a housing assignment until after the advanced payment is received. Make sure to apply and pay the advanced payment early to reserve your housing space.
New and transfer students who apply for housing before May 1 can select their own rooms in early June. Learn more about the Room Selection process and apply early to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Students looking to be a part of the Living Learning Program Communities will start receiving their room assignments as early as April!
Room assignments are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students are not guaranteed their first room choice. Roommates must be selected and agreed upon by both students to be considered.
Residents living in the Residents Hall will choose either a Platinum Unlimited, Gold 200 or Silver 150 meal plan on MyResCenter housing portal. For a step-by-step guide to selecting a meal plan and to learn more about which meal plan is right for you, visit the Dining Plan webpage.
Stay informed on the latest housing information by checking your MSU Texas email regularly and attend all hall meetings with your Resident Assistant (RA). For more tips and information:
Mark your calendars:
Not sure what to bring with you to live at MSU Texas. Pack your bags using the housing packing list OR let RHA help you pack with their Linen Program. Also check out the Room Dimensions and Appliances List for information about your room and what furniture, features, and appliances are already waiting for you when you arrive.
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October 25
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New/Transfer Student Applications available on the housing portal
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| Late April |
Living Learning Program (LLP) automatic housing assignments begin
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April 29
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New/Transfer Student early application deadline
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May 1
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Fall Cancellation deadline
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August 1
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Move-In Day sign-ups are available
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August 18
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Volunteer Move-In Day
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August 19
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Move-In Day
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August 25
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First day of Classes
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September 5
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Meal plan change period ends at 4:00 p.m.
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| Date of Application and Advanced Payment Submission | Housing Selection/Assignment Date |
| Living Learning Program (LLP) Assignments | Auto-Assignment begins in April |
| Complete on/before May 1 | Room Selection: June 1 |
| Complete on/before June 1 | Room Selection: Second week in June |
| Complete after June 1 | Auto-assigned beginning on June 15 |
| Room assignments are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students are not guaranteed their first room choice. Roommates must be selected and agreed upon by both students to be considered. | |
Contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email: housing@msutexas.edu
Voice: 940-397-4217
Fax: 940-397-4778
TDD: 940-397-4515