Returner Self-Assignment

Every year, the assignment process for the next academic year starts with Returner Self-Assignment. During Returner Self-Assignment, current residents with contracts in good standing are able to pick out their room/suite for the following academic year.

One-Contract Rule

It is important to understand that students may only participate in the self-assignment process for the building type for which they have signed an upcoming year contract. A student with a Kenilworth contract cannot participate in Residence Hall Self-Assignment, nor can a student with a Residence Hall contract participate in Kenilworth Self-Assignment. For this reason, it is important to (a) decide, in advance, which environment is right for you and (b) make sure you have signed the correct contract for that living environment. Visit the pages describing each University Housing facility (Cambridge Commons, Kenilworth Square Apartments, RiverView Hall, Sandburg Hall) and/or schedule a tour of the facilities in which you’re interested in order to make an informed decision. If you have any questions about your contract access, please contact the University Housing Office at (414) 229-4065 or housing@uwm.edu.

Returner Self-Assignment Process

Step 1: Determine where you want to live next year.

Collect all the information.

Once again, be aware of the One-Contract Rule. Visit the pages describing each University Housing facility (Cambridge Commons, Kenilworth Square Apartments, RiverView Hall, Sandburg Hall) and/or schedule a tour of the facilities in which you’re interested in order to make an informed decision on the correct living environment for you.

Are you eligible and interested in living in Kenilworth Square Apartments, and don’t currently have a Kenilworth contract? If so, request access to a Kenilworth Contract by completing the form at uwm.edu/housing/students/kenilworth-square-apartments/.

Do you want to live in a Residence Hall setting during the next academic year, but don’t have a current Residence Hall contract? Go to uwm.edu/housing/students/continuing-students/ and complete the form to request access to a Residence Hall contract.

Are you considering moving to a private off-campus residence? Consult with UWM’s Neighborhood Housing Office to learn about available listings and go through their Preferred Tenant Program. Visit uwm.edu/off-campus-resources to learn more.

Step 2: Complete EITHER the Residence Hall contract OR the Kenilworth contract for the next academic year.

(Current Kenilworth residents are allowed to request to keep their current room, similar to residence hall students. After which, any current UWM student [currently living in Kenilworth, in a Residence Hall, OR Off-Campus] with a signed Kenilworth contract are invited to participate in self-assignment, where they can pick out their individual room/apartment.)

  1. Go to uwm.edu/myhousing. Log in using your UWM Credentials.
  2. Update your Emergency Contacts (link will be at the top of the left column).
  3. Click on the link to either the Residence Hall contract, or the Kenilworth contract for the next academic year (link will be in the main column toward the bottom of the page). Only one can be completed.
  4. Complete the contract you selected.
    1. The online contract will ask you if you want to keep your current assignment for the upcoming year. If you select “YES” you will be emailed regarding your request approx. 24 hours before the start of Self Assignment. If your request is granted, you will not have to participate in Self Assignment. If you change your mind and decide you do want to select a new space, you may self-assign on your assigned date/time. You will only be able to select a new space within the same facility type (Kenilworth OR Residence Hall) that you previously requested.
    2. You will need to make the normal set of contract preferences (room type, roommate, LLCs, etc.) in order to complete the process. However, these preferences are only used if you DO NOT participate in self assignment.

Download the RTSA Instructions PDF for additional assistance.

Step 3: Prepare for Returner Self-Assignment, if applicable.

Make a plan.

Some questions you will need to answer in the self-assignment process:

  • What building/room type do you want?
    • During self-assignment, all the spaces that University Housing has available for the upcoming year will be listed.  Not all rooms in all buildings will be open for self-selection due to LLC assignments, facility renovations, and professional staff assignments. Please have a few different room options in mind!
  • Who do you want to live with?
    • We strongly encourage you to select your own roommate(s) and suitemate(s)! If you and other current residents mutually agree to live together, indicate your roommate preferences by including their 9-digit (99xxxxxxx) ID number on your online contract.
    • Residents who do not select a roommate may be assigned another returning resident or a newly enrolled student (first-years and transfers) based on new contract holder preferences. Students who self-assign, but do not have a roommate may be consolidated in order to create an open room.  Thus, the only way for you to have a specific double room is for you to select your roommate.
    • Unfortunately, we cannot honor requests to live with specific RAs, as their assignments will not have been identified for the upcoming year and are regularly subject to change. No assignments will be made to RA suites.
  • Do you want to live in Inclusive Housing? Or, participate in a Living Learning Community?
Step 4: Participate in your designated Self-Assignment appointment.

Pick out your room!

ITEMS YOU WILL NEED FOR ROOM SIGN UP:

  1. Completed online contract (by the deadline included in your email) 
    If you do not complete your contract by the deadline you can participate in the next round of Self-Assignment. Check your MyHousing account for your self-assignment date(s).

Floor Layouts to Assist in Room/Suite Selection

Cambridge Commons

Kenilworth Square Apartment

RiverView Hall

Sandburg Hall - East Tower

Sandburg Hall - North Tower

Sandburg Hall - South Tower

Sandburg Hall - West Tower

Key Dates – Residence Halls

March 1: Returning Resident Residence Hall Contract is open.
3-5 Days after Contract Submission: PAWS Account updated with your $100 deposit charge (due May 1, 2021).
March 14: Deadline to complete for 2021-22 contract to participate in first round of Returner Self-Assignment and/or elect to keep your same room.
March 15-31: First round of Residence Hall Returner Self-Assignment.
April 19-30: Second round of Residence Hall Returner Self-Assignment (for residents who completed contracts by April 18, 2021).
May 1: For those who CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE in Self-Assignment: Priority deadline to compete University Housing Contract. Also the initial deadline for all contract preferences, including LLC and Roommate Requests. Returners who do not self-assign will be assigned spaces based on the assignment lottery.
Prior to July 1: Cancellation deadline. Last date to cancel University Housing Contract and still recoup $50 of the $100 deposit. Also the final deadline for all contract preferences, including LLC and Roommate Requests, and the priority deadline for University Housing Accommodation Requests (based on medical or other personal circumstances).
July 9: Initial release of University Housing Room and Move-In Date Assignments on MyHousing site after 12pm (noon) CDT.
August 1: Deadline to submit requests to change assigned Move-In date/time.
August 20: First possible day for Move-In for students who have an approved Early Arrival Request.
August 28-31: Move-In Days
September 2: First Day of Class. 100% of Fall tuition, fees, room & meal plan charges due.

Key Dates – Kenilworth

March 1: Returning Kenilworth Contract is open.
3-5 Days after Contract Submission: PAWS Account updated with your $300 deposit charge (due May 1, 2021).
March 31: Deadline to complete for 2021-2022 contract to participate in Returner Self-Assignment and/or elect to keep your same room.
April 1-18: First round of Kenilworth Returner Self-Assignment
June 1: FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO NOT PARTICIPATE IN SELF-ASSIGNMENT: Priority deadline to compete University Housing Contract. Also the priority deadline for all contract preferences, including Roommate Requests. Returners who do not self-assign will be assigned spaces based on the assignment lottery.
July 1: Cancellation deadline. Last date to cancel University Housing Contract and still recoup $250 of the $300 deposit. Also the priority deadline for University Housing Accommodation Requests (based on medical or other personal circumstances).
July 9: Initial release of University Housing Room and Move-In Date Assignments on MyHousing site after 12pm (noon) CDT.
August 1:
Deadline to submit requests to change assigned Move-In date/time.
August 20: First possible day for Move-In for students who have an approved Early Arrival Request.
September 1: Move-In Day.
September 2: First Day of Class. 100% of Fall tuition charges due.