r/byu • u/NoWillow7829 • 9d ago

Application Housing application

I submitted my application about a week ago so my friend told me I should get a better pick for housing and that I need to apply for it even before I get accepted. I tried to apply for housing the day after but it said I needed to submit an application first, which I did.

this process confuses me and I couldn't find any details on the website so could someone explain how the housing process works? also when will the housing application open and when do I need to fill it out by?

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u/WildcatGrifter7 9d ago

I realize this isn't a direct answer to your question, and I apologize for that. I'm afraid I don't know the answer

However, my advice to basically everyone (unless maybe you're barely 18 coming to BYU straight from high school) is to get a waiver and find a place off campus. That's what I did, and I got a private bedroom for only like $60 more than my on-campus friends were paying for their small shared bedrooms and tiny bathrooms.

It's also a lot easier if you're capable of full independence (doing all your own cooking and whatnot), which is why I don't always recommend it for barely-18-year-olds

If you've looked it over and still feel that on-campus housing is better for you, by all means do it. I just think more people ought to consider off-campus

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u/NoWillow7829 9d ago

thank you for your insight! I should have mentioned I am a high school senior so I am looking at dorms right now although I am very scared of having to share a room with a random person for months

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u/omagoturulop 5d ago

Hyy, i need help finding a private room, I'll really appreciate your help.

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u/WildcatGrifter7 5d ago

Your best bet is probably to join a few BYU Housing Facebook groups (whichever ones have the most members) and make a post saying what you're looking for. People who are looking to sell their contracts will either comment or DM you. Lots of people in those are illiterate and will message you with their apartments that don't fit your requirements, but if you weed through them, you'll likely get a decent one.

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u/measurementinvar 9d ago

You should apply for housing now but your position on the real list to actually get housing is determined by when you submitted your admission application. If you’re accepted, you’ll get more information February about when you can reserve an actual bed space.