Online Application Process

In order to live in University housing, you must submit a nonrefundable housing contract application (or renewal) fee and contract for the intended term(s) of residence. The contract process must be completed online with a credit/debit card through the housing reservation portal; cash cannot be accepted. All contract applications and cancellations (if applicable) and associated fees will be processed in accordance with the following schedule:  

Schedule for Application Submission/Contract Cancellation and Related Fees
Contract Entry Term / Submission Date:		Contract Application Fee* (nonrefundable)	Contract Cancellation Fee  (if applicable and based on date of cancellation submission)
Fall Semester	By July 1 (priority deadline)	$200	$250
	After July 1	$300	$500
	After First Day of Classes	$300	$750
Spring Semester	By December 1 (priority deadline)	$200	$250
	After December 1	$300	$500
	After First Day of Classes	$300	$750
Summer Term	By May 1 (priority deadline)	$100	$250
	After May 1	$200	$500
	First Day of Classes	$200	$750

* Any offered Renewal Discounts will be applied through the contract submission process.

Contract cancellations must be submitted via the specified form.

Steps for Submitting a University Housing Contract

1. Be a newly admitted (received acceptance letter) or continuing student at Clayton State University.
2. View housing costs: Laker Hall , Laker Village, Laker Village Wait List
3. Review other Important Fee Payment Information.  Complete any required Financial Aid paperwork and advise Financial Aid that you are applying for housing, if applicable.
4. Complete your housing contract and pay your contract application fee online through the housing portal.  Credit/debit card required. (Visa, Master Card and Discover only will be accepted.) APPLY FOR HOUSING  (Use your Clayton State login credentials.  If you do not see a housing application available to you in the portal, email housing@clayton.edu to request this.) It is recommended you complete your contract process and application payment with a credit/debit card through the housing portal; cash is not accepted.

Note:  A completed Housing Contract must be submitted in order for a room to be assigned. The application is not complete until the "Submit" button is pressed. Room assignments generally will be available two-three weeks prior to the published housing move-in date(s).