Upcoming Dates
October 1, 2025: 1st Part of 2026-2027 Housing Application Opens
January 2026: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 housing rates available
Early 2026: Full 2026-2027 Housing Application Opens, Exact Date TBA
March 2026: Enrollment for Fall 2026 courses begins
July 2026: Sign up for your arrival time to campus
August 2026: Move-in, Dates and times TBA
Monday, August 17, 2026: First day of Fall 2026 classes

Accessing the Housing Application

Must be admitted to ESU and have your ESU username and password to access the ResLife Portal and the housing application. Need help getting that process started? Contact the ESU Admissions team! 

1. Go to Hornet 365 Student

2. Click ResLife Portal in the list of icons (you may need to scroll down a bit)

3. Log in with your ESU username and password 

   • If you are having trouble logging in to the ResLife Portal, click here to connect with the ESU IT Help Desk.

4. Click Apply Here! on the top menu bar

5. Click to either Apply or Continue the August 2026 to May 2027 application

How to be Room Assignment Ready

The following items must be completed to receive a room assignment. 

• Signed Housing and Dining Contract on the ResLife Portal: Available to complete in the housing application early 2026.

• Meningitis Compliance: To meet the vaccination requirement you must have one dose of Menactra, Menveo or MenQuadfi given on or after the 16th birthday. You can submit your records by uploading records at https://secure-upload.emporia.edu/sites/health/ (digital file required). Questions regarding the requirement should be directed to the Student Wellness Center at 620-341-5222. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ResLife Portal?
The ResLife Portal (or Residential Life Portal) is where admitted students sign in using their ESU username and password to access the housing application, select arrival times, complete forms, and submit work tickets. Students may access the ResLife Portal via Hornet 365 Student.

When will I receive a room assignment?
All information regarding room assignments will be sent to the ESU student email. This includes information about room selection.

Any student who does not participate in room selection will be notified of their room assignment by the ESU student email with instructions on how to view their assignment, following a completed housing application.

How will I be notified about room selection or that I have a room assignment? 

All communication regarding room selection, housing assignments, move-in, etc. will be to sent to the ESU student email.

What furniture is already in my room? 

Each resident is provided an extra-long twin bed and mattress, desk, desk chair, and chest of drawers (Schallenkamp and Abigail) or wardrobe (North/South Tower and Singular/Trusler). Furniture measurements are available on the residence hall pages. Single rooms may have two sets of furniture. 

Can I bunk or loft my bed? 

Bunking and lofting requests will be available summer of 2026. Travel to the Forms and Request page in the ResLife Portal and use the drop-down menu to start the request form  Only one bed per room can be lofted in all residence halls. Loft requests will not be accepted after the due date. If your request is to have your bed bunked and your room type is double or a suite, your roommate will also need to complete the form to ensure the request is mutual. 

Is internet provided in the residence halls?

Wireless internet is provided throughout the residence halls and wired ethernet ports are provided in your room. The residence hall network name and password will be posted on signs throughout our communities. 

Billing

The ESU Student Account will be assessed housing and meal plan charges in mid-July 2025. The ESU Student Account is also where tuition and fees are placed. Click here to access the ESU Student Financial Center page. Once on this page, you may click Student Account Center to log in and view your ESU student account. 

How do I check my ESU student email?

1. Visit Hornet 365 Students

2. Click the *Gmail box in the list of services

3. Log in with your ESU student email and password (ESU student email example - [ESUusername]@g.emporia.edu)

*You can also access your account through Gmail.com or the Gmail app. 

Move In

Move-in details, includes date(s) time and times will be posted in 2026!