Important Dates
October 1, 2025: Spring 2026 Housing Application Opens.
Saturday, December 13, 2025: Residence halls close for winter break at noon.
Starting Week of December 15th: New residents with a completed housing app are sent room assignment information to the ESU Student Email.
Winter Break: Dates TBA, campus closed
January 2026: Spring 2026 housing and meal plan charges placed on the ESU Student Account.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026: First day of Spring 2026 classes.
PREPARING FOR SPRING 2026
When will new residents be notified of their room assignment?
New Spring 2026 residents with a completed housing application will notified of their room assignment information via their ESU Student Email starting the week of December 15th.
Spring 2026 Housing Application
Fall 2025 residents are not required to complete the Spring 2026 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!
Use the steps below to access the Spring 2026: January to May housing application.
Go to Hornet 365 Student
Click ResLife Portal in the list of icons (you may need to scroll down a bit)
Log in with your ESU username and password (if you have trouble logging in call the IT Help Desk at 620-341-5555)
Click Apply Here! on the top menu bar
Click to either Apply or Continue the Spring 2026: January to May application
The following items must be completed to receive a room assignment.
Signed Housing and Dining Contract on the ResLife Portal: Complete the online application, including signing your housing contract with your student E Number. Use the steps above to access the housing application.
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.
Schallenkamp Hall Residents
Resident name
1230 Market St
Room Number (Example: East 219 or E219)
Emporia, KS 66801
Abigail Morse Hall Residents
Resident Name
1500 Morse Dr
Room Number (Example: AMH130)
Emporia, KS 66801
North and South Tower, Singular and Trusler Residents
Resident Name
1501 Market St
Room Number (Example: South Tower 218 or ST 218)
Emporia, KS 66801