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Summer School

Summer school housing is available for all students who are engaged with the university during the summer terms, including:

  • Enrolled in courses
  • Taking part in University programs
  • Research (faculty-sponsored; enrolled in a 390 research course)
  • Employment

Those looking for internship housing should review information on Wakeship.

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APPLYING

The application for Summer 2026 housing opens April 20, 2026

Apply via the Housing Portal.

APPLY HERE
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For summer school housing, students will indicate their preference for a single or double. Those preferencing a double will have the opportunity to indicate a roommate of choice or update their roommate matching answers.

SELECTION TIMELINE

  • April 20, 2026 – Summer School Housing application opens
  • May 5, 2026 – Deadline for Summer Session 1 Preferences
  • May 15, 2026 – For students who apply by May 5, RLH will make summer school assignments and release those by May 15.
  • May 26, 2026 – Deadline for Summer Session 1 Applications
  • June 15, 2026 – Deadline for Summer Session 2 Preferences
  • June 25, 2026 – For students who apply by June 15, RLH will make summer school assignments and release those by June 25.
  • July 6, 2026 – Deadline for Summer Session 2 Applications

SUMMER TERMS

Session 1 Housing will run from May 26 to July 2

  • Check-In – Tuesday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Check-Out – Thursday, July 2 by 2 p.m.

Session 2 Housing will run from July 6 to August 9

  • Check-In – Monday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Check-Out – Sunday, August 9 by 2 p.m.
  • Transition Day – Monday, August 10 (see below)
    • Students living on campus for Fall 2026 will transition to their 2026-27 housing on this day.

A summer calendar can be found on the 
Summer School website.

Transition Information

Students participating in Summer School Session 2 will have the option to transition to their 2026-27 Academic Year housing assignment on August 10. Check-in will be from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST in the Residence Life and Housing office. These students must check out of their summer housing by 2 p.m.

Students will be charged a nightly fee for nights between summer school and when early arrivals for the academic year begin

Students not transitioning to their fall assignment will need to check out of their Summer School housing assignment by August 9 at 2 p.m

Students should plan accordingly in advance to complete these moves.

Summer Housing Rates
Summer Housing Meal Plans
*Summer Meal Plans are optional, and thus non-refundable.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Residence Life and Housing at housing@wfu.edu or 336.758.5185 for further information.