Apply for Housing

Interested in living in a vibrant community where your fellow classmates are right down the hall? Want the convenience of living close to your classes, dining facilities, and study spaces? If you answered yes, then Housing & Residence Life is here to help you find the perfect on-campus living solution!

Prior to completing the Housing Application, students are advised to review the Housing Contract.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 864-388-8266 or at housing@lander.edu.

How to Apply

Step 1: Log in to MyLander and click on "Housing Portal" located on the Student Highlights tab on the homepage.

Step 2: Click on "Application" in the navigation bar at the top of the page and select the Housing Application for the term that you wish to apply for followed by "Save & Continue".

Step 3: The status bar at the top of the page will guide you through the application.

Student Exemption Request

If you would like to apply for an exemption to the residency requirement, please fill out the Exemption Request Form via the Housing Portal. After logging into the MyLander Portal, select “Housing Portal” at the top of the screen and the Exemption Request Form is located under “Available Forms”. For exemption requirements, please click here.

Housing Appeal

Students are encouraged to contact the Department of Housing and Residence Life prior to submitting an appeal. Please see section 6.4 of the Housing Contract for appeal procedures. Please fill out the Housing Appeal Form via the Housing Portal. After logging into the MyLander Portal, select “Housing Portal” at the top of the screen and the Housing Appeal Form is located under “Available Forms”. Once submitted the appeal will go before the Housing Appeals Committee and once they voted and made a decision the outcome will be emailed to the students Lander email address.

Current & Transfer Student Room Selection

Timeline for Room Selection
Apartment Guide
Continuing & Returning Student Checklist
Transfer Student Checklist

Summer Housing

The Department of Housing and Residence Life offers summer housing for students who are enrolled in courses for summer sessions. Students who plan to reside on campus for the summer should check the links below for further information on how to submit your application for summer housing.

Freshman Room Selection

We are excited to have new Bearcats apply for housing in our Housing Portal located within MyLander. To start a new application please log in to MyLander and click on Housing Portal on the top right. Then select Application for your selected term and it will walk you through the steps.

For more information on the available housing options, see our Residential Communities page.

>> Layout Information for First Year Resident Halls

>> First-Time Freshman Checklist

2026-2027 Room Selection Timeline – Incoming Freshmen

May 1, 2026 - Deadline to receive a timeslot for room sign-up for first-time freshmen
May 19, 2026 - Timeslot notifications for first-time freshmen
May 26-28, 2026 - Room sign-up for first-time freshmen with a timeslot
June 2, 2026 - Room selection opens for first-time freshmen who completed the Housing Application after the May 1st deadline (no timeslot needed)
July 1, 2026 - Move-in appointments open for selection
August 12-13, 2026 - Move-In Appointments for New Students
August 17, 2026 - First day of fall classes

Freshman FAQs

Your timeslot will be a specific date and time that you will be allowed to access the Room, Meal and Confirmation Page within your application in the Housing Portal. Currently, you are not able to view these three steps. Once these steps are completed, your application will be complete.

Your timeslot will be based on the day and time you paid your $250 Housing Deposit. Those who paid earlier will have an earlier timeslot.

When your timeslot opens you will log in to MyLander - Housing Portal and complete the Room, Meal and Confirmation Page.

Review the different residence halls and their layouts to get a feel for what you like/don't like. After doing so communicate with your accepted roommates on where you want to live. Go ahead and agree on a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice. It's important to always have a back-up plan in case the residence hall you want is full and you have to select a different one.
Make sure that if there is someone you want to live with that you have them listed under 'Accepted Roommates' prior to your timeslot opening. You will only be able to find students in the Housing Portal who have paid $250 and who are also incoming freshman.
If you have accepted roommates find out which of you has the earliest timeslot once they are sent out. This person will have the capability to assign the rest of you and needs to know what your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices are.