Residence Life
Residence Life at OCC
Living on Campus
Living on campus at Onondaga Community College means more than having a place to sleep—it means being part of a supportive, engaging community where students learn, grow, and connect beyond the classroom. Residence Life provides a safe, inclusive environment designed to help you succeed academically, socially, and personally.
OCC Housing Portal
Access your online housing portal to apply for housing, keep your profile info up-to-date, and list your emergency contacts!
Important Dates
New Students: Room lottery opens on April 17th.
April 2026
- Apr 1 – Housing Applications Open
- Apr 10 – Deadline: Roommate Groups
- Apr 17 – Room Lottery **
- Apr 24 – Room selection Available (non-lottery students)
- Apr 30 – Last day to cancel Summer 2026 Housing via the Housing Portal without financial liability
May 2026
- May 1 – Summer Housing Application Closes
- May 15 – Summer Housing Assignments Available
- May 29 – Summer Move-In
July 2026
- July 1 – Priority Housing Assignments Available
- Post-July 1 – Rolling assignments begin; waitlist available
August 2026
- Aug 1 – Last day to cancel 2026–2027 Housing agreement via the Housing Portal without financial liability
Next Steps
Not sure what to you'll need for your room? Review our room essentials and rules. In Syracuse, we get all the seasons and then some, so we have some closet essentials for you to check out too!
Need furniture moved? Something broken and need a fix? Need to connect to wifi? Review our Resident Resources page! You'll also find Fire Safety Procedures, Mail info and Housing Policies.
Learn more about our four residence halls, see room floor plans, photos, schedule a tour, and review room and meal plan rates!
Take a Quick Dorm Tour!
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