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Announcement:
CU Denver Celebrates Research Week: April 20 – 24
Learn More
Housing & Dining
26-27 Academic Year Contracts Available NOW!
Secure your on-campus housing today!
Click Here to Access the Housing Portal
CU Denver Housing and Dining
Although CU Denver is located in the heart of the city, we've always operated with the needs of college students in mind. Whether you're looking for on-campus housing and dining close to classrooms or wish to explore other off-campus options in Denver, we've got the resources to help you find the perfect environment.
Welcome home!
Our Contracting Process for 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing & Dining will be available for students in the
housing portal
right now!
Space in on-campus housing is limited, and spaces are first-come first-served.
Ready for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Housing Contract?
Completing your
FAFSA
is an important step in getting ready for a new academic year. Need more financial support? Reach out to your institution's Financial Aid Office!
CU Denver Financial Aid & Scholarships
MSU Denver Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Community College of Denver Financial Aid and Scholarships
Future residents who are under the age of 18 at the time of signing a 2026-2027 Academic Year housing contract will need a parent or guardian to successfully secure their 2026-2027 Academic Year housing.
If you need housing accommodations for a disability or medical condition, please reach out to your institution’s Disability Resource Center to begin the accommodations process. Setting up your accommodations in advance helps us set you up for success!
CU Denver Disability Resources and Services
MSU Denver Access Center
Community College of Denver Accessibility Center
To request an assistance animal, please go through your institution's Disability Resources office.
CU Denver Disability Resources and Services
MSU Denver Access Center
Community College of Denver Accessibility Center
Read more about our policies on animals in the
Resident Handbook
.
To access the 2026-2027 Academic Year Housing Contract, you will need access to your University email account!
Need help getting access to your university email? Contract your institution's Office of Information Technology!
CU Denver Office of Information Technology
MSU Denver Information Technology Services
Community College of Denver Information Technology Services
Spaces in on-campus housing are limited, and assignments are made based upon availability.
Mark your calendar, and familiarize yourself with the general timeline for the 2026-2027 Academic Year contracting process to ensure that you're up to date with your housing!
Monday, January 5th, 2026 - The Monday after New Years
Contracting Process Opens
: At 12:00PM Mountain Standard Time, the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing Contracting Process will be available for all students.
Saturday, February 14th, 2026 - Valentine's Day
Last Day of the Returning Student Priority Period
: the
Returning Student priority period
will end at 11:59PM Mountain Standard Time on Valentine's Day.
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 - The Last Day of March
Last Day of the First Year Priority Period:
At 11:59PM Mountain Standard Time on the last day of March, the
First Year Priority Period
will end.
Monday, April 6th, 2026 - The Second Week of April
Room Assignments:
Beginning in the second week of April, Housing will start releasing room assignments in the Housing Portal for First Year students who opted out of Roommate Matching, and Non-Priority Returning Students.
Thursday April 16th, 2026 - The Third Thursday of April
The Lynx Learning Community (LLC) Room Selector Closes
: LLC
Priority
Students will have access to the Lynx Learning Community Room Selector until 11:59PM on Thursday April 16th, 2026.
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 - The Last Day of June
Roommate Matching Closes
: The last day of June is also the last day for Roommate Matching! June 30th is the last day for students to utilize the roommate matching feature and the last day to finalize their groups.
Please note that Roommate Matching is a feature exclusively for First Year & Transfer Students.
To secure your 2026 - 2027 Academic Year housing, you must complete and sign a 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing
Contract.
This contract is legally binding, and as such, we recommend students are 100% confident in the following areas prior to signing a 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing Contract:
Be
100% confident
you will attend an Auraria Campus Institution and be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more for both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
Be
100% confident
in your plan to pay for tuition and fees and housing & dining for the full 2026 - 2027 Academic Year. Your financial wellness is important! Not feeling 100%? Reach out to your institution's Financial Aid Office.
Be
100% confident
that you will live on campus for the full 2026 - 2027 Academic Year, meaning both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
Be
100% confident
you fully understand the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year contract
before
signing it. We want you to fully understand what you're signing, so read it carefully! If you're under 18, read it carefully
with
a parent or guardian! If you need help understanding any part of the contract, do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of Housing & Dining for clarification by emailing
[email protected]
.
2026–2027 Academic Year Priority Deadlines
To qualify for Priority Status as a Returning Student you must:
Have signed and completed your 2026 -2027 Academic Year housing contract
before
11:59PM MST on Valentine's Day - Saturday, February 14th, 2026.
Returning Students with Priority Status Get:
Qualifying Returning Students who have priority status get Lynx Loyalty! See our
FAQ
page for more information about Lynx Loyalty, and how it's changed this year!
T
he Lynx Loyalty offer will expire on February 15, 2026.
Subject to Availability
, Returning Students get to hand select their floor plan and room if they sign and complete their 2026 - 2027 Academic Year contract before 11:59PM on Saturday, February 14th, 2026.
Subject to Availability
, Returning Students get to secure their parking for the 2026-2027 Academic Year as part of the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Contracting Process.
Remember Returning Students, this is all subject to availability, and everything is first-come, first-served. Even though the Returning Student Priority Deadline has passed, if you haven't signed your 2026-2027 Academic Year Housing contract, it's not too late to secure your housing for the 2026-2027 Academic Year!
Not sure if you have Priority Status or Lynx Loyalty, or just need assistance with your 2026-2027 Academic Year housing? Email
[email protected]
.
To qualify for Priority Status as a First Year Student or Transfer Student you must:
Have signed and completed your 2026 -2027 Academic Year housing contract
before
11:59PM MST on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
Have completed a Financial Planning Meeting
before
11:59PM
MST
on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
First Year and Transfer Students with Priority Status Get:
Subject to Availability
, First Year and Transfer Students get to secure their parking for the 2026-2027 Academic Year as part of the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Contracting Process.
CU Denver First Year Students and eligible CU Denver Transfer students who apply for a Lynx Learning Community and are accepted into a Lynx Learning Community get access to the Lynx Learning Community Room Selector to pick which of the available rooms in their Lynx Learning Community they would like to live in for the 2026-2027 Academic Year!
First in line for high demand floor plans such as first year eligible floor plans at Lynx Crossing
(Subject to Availability & Eligibility).
Early Access to the Opt-In Roommate Matching program, providing more time for you to find your ideal roommate!
The First Year & Transfer Student priority deadline may have passed, but it's not too late for you to secure your 2026-2027 Academic Year Housing! Have questions, need help, or wondering if you have priority status? Email
[email protected]
.
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Need Housing Accommodations?
If you need housing accommodations for any kind of disability or medical conditions, please set up accommodations through your institutions Disability Resource Center.
Tip:
Setting up your accommodations early helps us set you up for success!
CU Denver Students:
CU Denver Disability Resources & Services
MSU Denver Students:
MSU Denver Access Center - Disability Support Services
CCD Students:
Community College of Denver Accessibility Center
Explore Housing
At CU Denver, you have two exceptional housing options designed to enhance your university experience. Explore these unique housing options to find the perfect fit for your CU Denver experience!
City Heights Housing
Home to over 500 residents, City Heights Residence Hall serves as a home away from home for students at CU Denver. Located in the heart of campus, City Heights features community-style rooms and the City Heights Dining Hall.
Discover City Heights
Lynx Crossing Housing
Live close to your classes and all the excitement that takes place on campus! Choose from six great floor plans with utilities included. With everything from lodging essentials to entertainment and recreation, you'll love it here.
Check Out Lynx Crossing
Dining
Residence Hall Dining
Lynx Dining is proud to partner with Sodexo to offer our residents best-in-class dining services presenting an end to dreaded "dorm food."
Explore Dining Choices
Auraria Campus Dining
In addition to residence hall dining, students have access to a variety of restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and vendors.
Visit Campus Food Vendors
Discounted Dining in Denver
Looking to save some money and try new restaurants? Check out the Student Discounts page for several opportunities to save across the city.
Find Discounts
Transportation and Parking
View parking and commuting options, campus maps, and additional transportation information.
View Student Transportation and Parking Options
Join the Den! Sign up today!
Secure Your Housing Today!
Lynx Crossing Floor Plans
City Heights Floor Plans
Housing & Dining
CU Denver
Lynx Crossing Residence Hall
318 Walnut Street
Denver,
CO
80204-1809
[email protected]
303-315-5272
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
Administrative Offices
Undergraduate Admissions
Bursar
Digital Education
Disability Resources
Financial Aid & Scholarships
International Affairs
Registrar
Veteran & Military
Lynx Central
Advising & Help
Health & Wellness
Lynx Life
Paying for College
Registration & Planning
Schools and Colleges
Anschutz Medical Campus
Business School
College of Architecture & Planning
College of Arts & Media
College of Engineering, Design & Computing
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
School of Education & Human Development
School of Public Affairs
CMS Login
Webmail
UCD Access
Canvas
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Skip to content
Announcement:
CU Denver Celebrates Research Week: April 20 – 24
Learn More
Housing & Dining
26-27 Academic Year Contracts Available NOW!
Secure your on-campus housing today!
Click Here to Access the Housing Portal
CU Denver Housing and Dining
Although CU Denver is located in the heart of the city, we've always operated with the needs of college students in mind. Whether you're looking for on-campus housing and dining close to classrooms or wish to explore other off-campus options in Denver, we've got the resources to help you find the perfect environment.
Welcome home!
Our Contracting Process for 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing & Dining will be available for students in the
housing portal
right now!
Space in on-campus housing is limited, and spaces are first-come first-served.
Ready for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Housing Contract?
Completing your
FAFSA
is an important step in getting ready for a new academic year. Need more financial support? Reach out to your institution's Financial Aid Office!
CU Denver Financial Aid & Scholarships
MSU Denver Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Community College of Denver Financial Aid and Scholarships
Future residents who are under the age of 18 at the time of signing a 2026-2027 Academic Year housing contract will need a parent or guardian to successfully secure their 2026-2027 Academic Year housing.
If you need housing accommodations for a disability or medical condition, please reach out to your institution’s Disability Resource Center to begin the accommodations process. Setting up your accommodations in advance helps us set you up for success!
CU Denver Disability Resources and Services
MSU Denver Access Center
Community College of Denver Accessibility Center
To request an assistance animal, please go through your institution's Disability Resources office.
CU Denver Disability Resources and Services
MSU Denver Access Center
Community College of Denver Accessibility Center
Read more about our policies on animals in the
Resident Handbook
.
To access the 2026-2027 Academic Year Housing Contract, you will need access to your University email account!
Need help getting access to your university email? Contract your institution's Office of Information Technology!
CU Denver Office of Information Technology
MSU Denver Information Technology Services
Community College of Denver Information Technology Services
Spaces in on-campus housing are limited, and assignments are made based upon availability.
Mark your calendar, and familiarize yourself with the general timeline for the 2026-2027 Academic Year contracting process to ensure that you're up to date with your housing!
Monday, January 5th, 2026 - The Monday after New Years
Contracting Process Opens
: At 12:00PM Mountain Standard Time, the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing Contracting Process will be available for all students.
Saturday, February 14th, 2026 - Valentine's Day
Last Day of the Returning Student Priority Period
: the
Returning Student priority period
will end at 11:59PM Mountain Standard Time on Valentine's Day.
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 - The Last Day of March
Last Day of the First Year Priority Period:
At 11:59PM Mountain Standard Time on the last day of March, the
First Year Priority Period
will end.
Monday, April 6th, 2026 - The Second Week of April
Room Assignments:
Beginning in the second week of April, Housing will start releasing room assignments in the Housing Portal for First Year students who opted out of Roommate Matching, and Non-Priority Returning Students.
Thursday April 16th, 2026 - The Third Thursday of April
The Lynx Learning Community (LLC) Room Selector Closes
: LLC
Priority
Students will have access to the Lynx Learning Community Room Selector until 11:59PM on Thursday April 16th, 2026.
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 - The Last Day of June
Roommate Matching Closes
: The last day of June is also the last day for Roommate Matching! June 30th is the last day for students to utilize the roommate matching feature and the last day to finalize their groups.
Please note that Roommate Matching is a feature exclusively for First Year & Transfer Students.
To secure your 2026 - 2027 Academic Year housing, you must complete and sign a 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing
Contract.
This contract is legally binding, and as such, we recommend students are 100% confident in the following areas prior to signing a 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Housing Contract:
Be
100% confident
you will attend an Auraria Campus Institution and be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more for both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
Be
100% confident
in your plan to pay for tuition and fees and housing & dining for the full 2026 - 2027 Academic Year. Your financial wellness is important! Not feeling 100%? Reach out to your institution's Financial Aid Office.
Be
100% confident
that you will live on campus for the full 2026 - 2027 Academic Year, meaning both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
Be
100% confident
you fully understand the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year contract
before
signing it. We want you to fully understand what you're signing, so read it carefully! If you're under 18, read it carefully
with
a parent or guardian! If you need help understanding any part of the contract, do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of Housing & Dining for clarification by emailing
[email protected]
.
2026–2027 Academic Year Priority Deadlines
To qualify for Priority Status as a Returning Student you must:
Have signed and completed your 2026 -2027 Academic Year housing contract
before
11:59PM MST on Valentine's Day - Saturday, February 14th, 2026.
Returning Students with Priority Status Get:
Qualifying Returning Students who have priority status get Lynx Loyalty! See our
FAQ
page for more information about Lynx Loyalty, and how it's changed this year!
T
he Lynx Loyalty offer will expire on February 15, 2026.
Subject to Availability
, Returning Students get to hand select their floor plan and room if they sign and complete their 2026 - 2027 Academic Year contract before 11:59PM on Saturday, February 14th, 2026.
Subject to Availability
, Returning Students get to secure their parking for the 2026-2027 Academic Year as part of the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Contracting Process.
Remember Returning Students, this is all subject to availability, and everything is first-come, first-served. Even though the Returning Student Priority Deadline has passed, if you haven't signed your 2026-2027 Academic Year Housing contract, it's not too late to secure your housing for the 2026-2027 Academic Year!
Not sure if you have Priority Status or Lynx Loyalty, or just need assistance with your 2026-2027 Academic Year housing? Email
[email protected]
.
To qualify for Priority Status as a First Year Student or Transfer Student you must:
Have signed and completed your 2026 -2027 Academic Year housing contract
before
11:59PM MST on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
Have completed a Financial Planning Meeting
before
11:59PM
MST
on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
First Year and Transfer Students with Priority Status Get:
Subject to Availability
, First Year and Transfer Students get to secure their parking for the 2026-2027 Academic Year as part of the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Contracting Process.
CU Denver First Year Students and eligible CU Denver Transfer students who apply for a Lynx Learning Community and are accepted into a Lynx Learning Community get access to the Lynx Learning Community Room Selector to pick which of the available rooms in their Lynx Learning Community they would like to live in for the 2026-2027 Academic Year!
First in line for high demand floor plans such as first year eligible floor plans at Lynx Crossing
(Subject to Availability & Eligibility).
Early Access to the Opt-In Roommate Matching program, providing more time for you to find your ideal roommate!
The First Year & Transfer Student priority deadline may have passed, but it's not too late for you to secure your 2026-2027 Academic Year Housing! Have questions, need help, or wondering if you have priority status? Email
[email protected]
.
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Need Housing Accommodations?
If you need housing accommodations for any kind of disability or medical conditions, please set up accommodations through your institutions Disability Resource Center.
Tip:
Setting up your accommodations early helps us set you up for success!
CU Denver Students:
CU Denver Disability Resources & Services
MSU Denver Students:
MSU Denver Access Center - Disability Support Services
CCD Students:
Community College of Denver Accessibility Center
Explore Housing
At CU Denver, you have two exceptional housing options designed to enhance your university experience. Explore these unique housing options to find the perfect fit for your CU Denver experience!
City Heights Housing
Home to over 500 residents, City Heights Residence Hall serves as a home away from home for students at CU Denver. Located in the heart of campus, City Heights features community-style rooms and the City Heights Dining Hall.
Discover City Heights
Lynx Crossing Housing
Live close to your classes and all the excitement that takes place on campus! Choose from six great floor plans with utilities included. With everything from lodging essentials to entertainment and recreation, you'll love it here.
Check Out Lynx Crossing
Dining
Residence Hall Dining
Lynx Dining is proud to partner with Sodexo to offer our residents best-in-class dining services presenting an end to dreaded "dorm food."
Explore Dining Choices
Auraria Campus Dining
In addition to residence hall dining, students have access to a variety of restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and vendors.
Visit Campus Food Vendors
Discounted Dining in Denver
Looking to save some money and try new restaurants? Check out the Student Discounts page for several opportunities to save across the city.
Find Discounts
Transportation and Parking
View parking and commuting options, campus maps, and additional transportation information.
View Student Transportation and Parking Options
Join the Den! Sign up today!
Secure Your Housing Today!
Lynx Crossing Floor Plans
City Heights Floor Plans
Housing & Dining
CU Denver
Lynx Crossing Residence Hall
318 Walnut Street
Denver,
CO
80204-1809
[email protected]
303-315-5272
YouTube
Administrative Offices
Undergraduate Admissions
Bursar
Digital Education
Disability Resources
Financial Aid & Scholarships
International Affairs
Registrar
Veteran & Military
Lynx Central
Advising & Help
Health & Wellness
Lynx Life
Paying for College
Registration & Planning
Schools and Colleges
Anschutz Medical Campus
Business School
College of Architecture & Planning
College of Arts & Media
College of Engineering, Design & Computing
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
School of Education & Human Development
School of Public Affairs
CMS Login
Webmail
UCD Access
Canvas
Search
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