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
- Be a newly admitted (received acceptance letter) or continuing student at Clayton State University.
- View housing costs: Laker Hall , Laker Village, Laker Village Wait List
- Review other Important Fee Payment Information. Complete any required Financial Aid paperwork and advise Financial Aid that you are applying for housing, if applicable.
- 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).