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Summer 2026 Housing Application
Fall 2026 Housing Application

Summer housing will be available in the Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community (ELLC).

Cost & Payment Options

The total cost is $1,320.00, due in full before receiving a housing assignment. Payments are accepted via the ELLC Resident Portal or in-person at the CMRC Leasing Office (cashier’s check or money order payable to ELLC).

Eligibility Requirements

Students must enroll in summer courses (no minimum credits) or obtain a Summer Registration Waiver.

About Waivers

Waivers are available to students experiencing housing insecurity and those with local employment/internships.

Waiver applicants must be enrolled in Fall 2026 courses.

Applicants must submit written documentation with their waiver request.

Approved waivers grant access to the Summer Housing Application.

How to Apply

Access the Summer Housing Application and waiver form through the BSU Housing Portal.

Important Dates

February 1, 2026
The application opens for incoming freshmen and new transfer students.
April 14, 2026
The application opens for current ELLC & CMRC residents who are renewing their leases and returning to the same building.
April 16, 2026
The application opens for current traditional housing residents.
April 21, 2026
The application opens for all students.

Requirements for New Students

Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) for the semester
Completed and submitted Commit Form.
Paid Enrollment deposit. First-time freshmen and transfer students must pay non-refundable $325 housing deposit once their room assignment has been confirmed. Deposit payment instructions will be provided in your housing assignment letter.

Requirements for Returning Students

Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) for the semester.
Minimum 2.0 GPA at the time of move-in.
In good financial standing with Bowie State University and Capstone/COCM (the university-affiliated housing partner)
Housing is not guaranteed at any property.

How to Apply

Login with your BSU username
Click ‘Applications and Forms’
Complete the application for the appropriate semester
Parents of students under the age of 17 (at the time of application) must complete the Parental Verification form. The form will be sent via email.

Apply for Fall 2026 Housing

Please note: Students who do not meet the above eligibility requirements will not be able to access the Spring Housing Application through the Housing Portal.

Roommate Requests

Bowie State University Housing cannot accommodate roommate requests for the Spring semester. Assignments are based on the date your application is completed and the availability of spaces vacated after the Fall semester.

Cancellation Policy

Students can submit a Housing Cancellation request through the Housing Portal. Please note that submitting a cancellation is a request only and may be denied depending on where the student is in the housing process.

Before submitting your request, be sure to review the Housing Cancellation Policy outlined in your Housing Agreement for information about deadlines, fees, and eligibility. Additionally, please remember that ELLC and CMRC operate under separate housing licenses with different cancellation guidelines.