New students (freshmen, transfers & re-admits) who plan to reside on campus are required to submit a Housing Application on-line through the College's campus housing management system (Self-Service THD), Each student has their own account on Self-Service THD. Self-Service THD is where the Housing Application can be found. The Housing Application consists of the Residence Area Occupancy Agreement (RAOA) and questions that will assist us in providing you with your preferred housing assignment (e.g. residence area and room type). The Residence Area Occupancy Agreement (RAOA) is for the entire academic year and cannot be canceled during that time unless you withdraw from the College. The RAOA is a legally-binding document similar to a lease. Please make sure that you carefully read the RAOA in full prior to completing the Housing Application.
Housing selection times are made according to the date your enrollment deposit was
received by the Office of Admission. The earlier your enrollment deposit date, the
greater the likelihood of receiving first preference on your specific housing assignment
requests.
During the 2025-2026 academic year, entering freshmen will live in Berkshire Towers and transfer students can live in either Berkshire Towers or the Flagg Townhouse Apartment Complex. (Hoosac Hall will be off-line during the 2025-2026 academic year.)
College policy requires that all students reside on campus and participate in the the College-specified meal plan program during their first three years at MCLA. Transfer students receive a one-, two- or three-year on-campus residency requirement based on the number of credits transferred in.
Students in good standing at the institution are eligible for on-campus housing after the completion of their on-campus residency requirement. After the first year, room selection occurs in the spring during the Returning Student Housing Assignment Process (HAP). The order in which students select their assignments in that process is based on the number of completed credits. You will receive additional information about the Returning Student HAP during the school year.
| New Student Application Available | By end of February |
| New Student Applications Due | Beginning of June |
| New Student Roommate Pairing | May thru Beginning of June |
| New Student Room Selection | Middle of June |
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Students who are accepted and apply for housing after the application deadline will be assigned to on-campus housing by the Residence Life & Housing (RLH) office instead of participating in the New Student Room Selection Process. During the month of July there will be an Room Change Process that students can change rooms prior to moving in for the Academic Year. |
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1. Log on to the MCLA portal.
2. Go to the Student Life tab.
3. Go to Self-Service THD.
4. Click on Applications.
5. Complete the "Housing Agreement".
6. Select your Meal Plan.
You will receive an automated e-mail once you successfully submit your application.
