APPLY FOR HOUSING
Information for All Housing Applicants: Steps to Complete the Housing Application
While South Georgia Institute strives to accommodate all housing requests, room assignments are not guaranteed. We strongly encourage students to apply for housing as soon as they receive their acceptance and complete the steps outlined below as early as possible.
Step 1: Log On
Click here to go to the Housing Application.
Step 2: Pay Application Fee
Submit Your $200 Non-Refundable Housing Application Fee The housing application requires a $200 non-refundable fee, payable directly within the housing application using a credit or debit card. Please note: Students must re-apply for housing each year, and the non-refundable fee is required annually. The academic year begins in the fall and covers the fall, spring, and summer terms. If you are unable to pay by credit or debit card, you may submit a cash or check payment at the SGI Business Office. However, please be aware that this method may delay the processing of your application, as payment must be manually verified by the Housing Office before you can proceed. Once your payment is confirmed, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete the remainder of your housing application.
Step 3: Sign Housing Agreement (aka contract)
Digitally sign the online housing agreement (aka contract) by going back into the online housing application and finishing the remainder of the application pages. Your application is not complete until you have finished all of the online housing application pages.
Student Classification Specific Information
There are some pieces of information that are specific depending on whether you are a new or returning student. See below for more information.
Information Specific to New Housing Applicants
It’s completely normal to have lots of questions about the housing process — it’s a big step! To help you along the way, we’ve provided some key information below to guide you in deciding when to apply for housing. Room assignments will not be made until you have: ✓ Completed your housing application ✓ Paid the non-refundable application fee ✓ Digitally signed the housing agreement ✓ Submitted all required documents When to Expect Your Room Assignment: You can expect to receive your room assignment during the first week of July — or after you complete all steps of the application, whichever comes later. Priority is Based on Completion Date: Your "application complete date" determines your priority for housing assignments. This date is set once we have confirmed both your fee payment and your signed housing agreement. How to Get Started: Log in to your Student Portal. Click the "Housing Application" link in the "Apps" section on the left side of your screen, and follow the instructions to complete your application. If you have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help you every step of the way!
Information Specific to Returning Residential Students
As a returning resident, you should be an old pro when it comes to signing up for housing. Just in case you need a refresher, there are a few tips below that will help you successfully complete the re-application process for housing. All returning students will be assigned to Bobcat Villas West as space permits. We will overflow into Bobcat Villas South for late applicants. The $100 application fee is a fee that must be paid once per academic year. The academic year officially begins in Fall term of each year. Priority room selection for returning students ends on May 31 each year. Returning students who complete their housing application after June 1 will be assigned a housing space the same time as the new students.
