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A mask mandate is currently in place on campus. Learn more about the University’s health and safety protocols to help protect the campus community from COVID-19 and reduce the spread of the virus.

Apply for Housing

Welcome to Kean University and the Office of Residential Student Services. Thank you for your interest in living on campus during the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. Kean offers a safe, diverse and inclusive environment for living and learning. Learn more about Kean's world-class facilities, sports, athletics and culture and see where world-class education can take you.

Residential Student Services Response to COVID-19

Residential Student Services is committed to fostering a safe environment for our residents. We have made several adjustments to our residential community as we adapt to the effects of the pandemic. Below is a list of some of our recent changes.

How to Apply for Housing

Students can only apply for housing after they have been admitted to Kean University. Along with your acceptance packet, accepted students receive their Kean University login and password credentials to access the university’s computerized registration system, “KeanWISE.”

Housing Application Instructions

  1. You must first access your Housing Portal, by clicking HERE.
  2. Log in using your Kean credentials. Your username is the same as your Kean email username, and the password is your Kean email password.
  3. Select "Housing Applications and Requests."
  4. Select "2021-2022 Application" to begin your housing application.

Application Fee

All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $125 application fee. While completing your housing application, you will be prompted to submit payment for the application fee. Payment must be submitted in order to complete your housing application.

Housing Accommodations

Students requesting housing accommodations must contact the Office of Accessibility Services and submit a Medical Verification Form.

Please visit the Office of Accessibility Services web page located HERE for more information.