Greetings!


Happy FDOC (First Day of Class)! The Spring 2026 semester is underway, and we are looking forward to another wonderful semester. Our office is dedicated to partnering with you in your journey to make The Forest your home.


One way we do that is by sharing important information with you via email. As a helpful tip, please be sure to read your emails thoroughly. While they may contain a lot of information, rest assured that every detail is important, including this one.

Spring Dates


January 12


January 21

  • Housing Selection Tabling- Benson Food Court from 11am-1pm. Stop by with questions!


January 25

  • Occupancy Verification Due


March 7 - March 15

  • Residential Communities remain open for Spring Break


April 15

  • 2026-27 Housing Selection for 3+ Housing Credits


May 10

  • Communities close @ 2 p.m. for non-seniors (unless approved for Interim Housing)


May 19

  • Communities close @ 9 a.m. for seniors and those not approved for Interim Housing



Occupancy Verification


All residents are required to complete their Occupancy Verification by Sunday, January 25 at 11:59 p.m., via the Housing Portal.


Once logged in, you’ll need to follow the steps outlined here. Completing Occupancy Verification lets us know you have moved into your assigned room and have working keys to your room.

2026-2027 Housing Selection


The 2026-2027 Housing Application is now live on the Housing Portal. You can begin to fill out the application and start forming Housing groups.


In addition, the Off-Campus Lottery is now live and will close on February 1. Lottery outcomes will be released by February 13. Please note that if you are released, it is binding.



For those studying abroad for the Fall 2026 semester, you can enter the Off-Campus Lottery to be considered to be released for the Spring 2027 semester.


To review messaging about the entire process, please reference the December 15 email. You can also visit the Housing Selection website.

Looking Ahead


The University continues to plan for the future of the residential experience. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement about expanded opportunities available in Fall 2027 coming soon!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at housing@wfu.edu or 336.758.5185 during business hours. 


Best,


Erin Schneller, M.Ed.

Assistant Director of Operations


Kristy Eanes

Assistant Director of Assignments

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