Temporary Flex Housing FAQ

Temporary flex housing guarantees a permanent housing assignment for the fall. However due to high demand, you have been assigned a temporary space until your permanent housing becomes available.

Temporary flex housing is a placeholder status while we wait for your permanent fall assignment with Boise State Housing. This assignment is not location specific. Our team will be working diligently to get you placed in your fall assignment.

We expect students with temporary housing to have a permanent assignment before Move-In Day.

You have been placed in temporary flex housing due to high demand for on-campus housing. Temporary flex housing guarantees a permanent housing assignment for the fall. Using the lottery results, we have placed a select number of students in temporary flex housing.

Housing charges will not be applied to your account until you have been placed in your permanent housing assignment for the academic year. If you need to estimate what your costs will look like next year financial aid purposes, we recommend using the university’s Bottom Line Estimator. We recommend using your application community preferences to get a sense of your estimate.

Students assigned to temporary flex housing do not participate in roommate matching. When your permanent assignment is official, you will be able to message roommates through the Housing Portal and get to know them through their Roommate Profile. To help you get connected to campus, take a look at our various Student Life groups!

If you need a specific accommodation while living on-campus, you can request it through the Educational Access Center. Availability will dictate our ability to make housing accommodations.

You will receive an email to your BroncoMail notifying you of your permanent assignment. Your assignment will also be visible in your Housing Portal.

Yes, you can start preparing for your transition to your permanent fall housing assignment while in temporary flex housing. During the summer, we will send you a packing list so you can start preparing for move-in.

If you have any concerns or questions about being in temporary flex housing, don’t hesitate to reach out to Housing and Residence Life. We are here to assist you and address any issues or inquires you may have.