Students approved for Special Interest Housing will be placed in designated communities within specific residence halls.

Important:

• Only approved students (and their approved roommates) may live in these communities.
• If you no longer wish to participate, submit a request to be removed so you can be reassigned elsewhere.

Coaches will submit roommate preferences to Residence Life to support team bonding and cohesion.
Assignments will be released in late June.

Returning Redhawks get first choice! If you’re coming back to campus, you’ll have the opportunity to select your room for the upcoming academic year. Your timeslot is based on when you completed your housing contract—so the earlier you submit, the sooner you choose.

Key Dates and Tiers

• March 2, 2026 – 9 a.m.
  Tier 1 Opens
  Qualification: Housing contract submitted on or before December 1, 2025.

• March 9, 2026 – 9 a.m.
  Tier 2 Opens
  Qualification: Housing contract submitted on or before March 1, 2026.

• March 16, 2026 – 9 a.m.
  Tier 3 Opens
  Qualification: Housing contract submitted after March 1, 2026.

• March 31, 2026 – 5 p.m.
  Room Selection Closes

• June 1, 2026
  Students who did not self-select will be assigned a room by the Office of Residence Life.

Pro Tip: Submit your housing contract early to lock in the best timeslot and secure your preferred space.

Assignment Timeline

• April 1, 2026 – Tier 1 Assignments Begin
  Qualification: Housing contract submitted on or before December 1, 2025.

• May 1, 2026 – Tier 2 Assignments Begin
  Qualification: Housing contract submitted on or before March 1, 2026.

• June 1, 2026 – Tier 3 Assignments Begin
  Qualification: Housing contract submitted after March 1, 2026.

Pro Tip: Submit your housing contract early to secure priority in the assignment process.

Finding the right roommate just got easier! Starting February 2, 2026, at 9 a.m., the roommate matching process will be available in the StarRez Housing Portal.T he roommate matching process for the Fall 26/Spring 27 Academic Year will be available in the StarRez Housing Portal on February 2, 2026, at 9 a.m.

How to Access

1. Log in to https://my.semo.edu
2. Search “Housing Portal”
3. Select StarRez Housing Portal
4. Click “Find a Roommate”

Ways to Find Your Roommate

• Search by Details
  Look up a potential roommate by first name, preferred name, last name, or SEMO email address.
  Note: Your potential roommate must have completed a housing contract and enabled the roommate search feature.

• Search by Profiles
  Browse roommate profiles based on questionnaire answers to find someone with similar preferences.

• Suggest Roommates
  Let the system recommend matches based on your profile and questionnaire responses.

Pro Tip: Complete your housing contract early and fill out your roommate questionnaire honestly for the best match.

To keep traffic flowing smoothly during move-in week, residents checking in Monday through Thursday must reserve a move-in timeslot. Students approved for early arrival (before Monday) will not select a timeslot; they’ll complete the early arrival form instead.

How to Reserve Your Timeslot

• Log in to your SEMO portal: https://my.semo.edu
• Search “StarRez Housing Portal”
• Click “Sign Up for Move In!” at the top of the page
  • On mobile, tap the three lines in the top left corner
• Select your status:
  • New Student – Never lived on campus
  • Returning Student – Lived on campus before
• Review available check-in times
  • If your preferred day/time isn’t listed, it’s either full or not approved
• Select your time and click “Confirm”

What Happens Next

• A confirmation will appear on your screen and be sent to your Southeast email.
• You’ll have options to:
  • Add the time to your Outlook calendar
  • Change your date
  • Cancel your move-in time

Check-in Location:
Show Me Center
1333 N. Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Room Change Process

Need to switch rooms? Here’s what you need to know:

• Opens: June 1, 2026
• Closes: July 1, 2026

Room availability changes quickly, so we can’t guarantee any specific space or confirm availability at any given moment. If your request isn’t approved by July 1, you’ll move into the room assigned in your housing portal. All waitlists will be cleared on July 1.

After July 1

• For emergency room change requests, email residencelife@semo.edu.
• The room change process will reopen after the third week of classes.

Pro Tip: Submit your request early and check your email regularly for updates.

Where Do I Go on Move-In Day?

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday:
  Go to the Show Me Center (SMC) between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. to pick up your keys.
• After 5 p.m.:
  Check in at the Towers Desk.
• Before Monday:
  Check in at the Towers Desk.
• Friday or later:
  Check in at your assigned residence hall.

What Happens at the Show Me Center?

• Pick up your keys/keycards
• Receive your new student t-shirt
• Get important check-in materials
• Meet campus departments and learn about available services

What Should I Bring to the Student Rec Center?

• Your Southeast ID (or a valid photo ID)
• Meningitis documentation, if not already submitted

Is Money Needed During Check-In?

Nope! Departments will share info about their services, but no purchases are required or available during check-in.

How Long Will It Take?

• SMC key pickup: ~15–20 minutes
• Traffic wait time to Towers: ~20–30 minutes
• Other residence halls: <15 minutes
• Unloading time: ~30 minutes or less (with volunteer help)

Where Do I Park After Unloading?

• Park in the resident parking after unloading
• Overflow parking is available at the Show Me Center
• Shuttles run from parking lots to residence halls on Wednesday and Thursday only