My College Roomie

My College Roomie (MCR) is a free online platform available to incoming Winona State University (WSU) students. It helps students meet peers, build connections, and prepare for campus life before arriving on campus. Through MCR, students can create profiles, explore shared interests, chat with others, and begin forming their WSU community.

Summary

My College Roomie (MCR) is a free online platform available to incoming Winona State University (WSU) students, with a completed housing application. It helps students meet peers, build connections, and prepare for campus life before arriving on campus. Through MCR, students can create profiles, explore shared interests, chat with others, and begin forming their WSU community.

Information Applies to

New Students

Connecting with Other Students

My College Roomie helps you start building your WSU community before move‑in. Within the platform, you can:

• Create a personalized profile highlighting your interests and lifestyle
• Connect and chat with other incoming students
• Explore student groups and communities
• Start making friends before move-in
• Learn about campus life from other students

Roommate Requests

Want to room with a specific person?

• Submit your roommate request through the Housing Portal
• Deadline: April 1
• Submitting your request by the deadline lets you choose a room together during housing selection

Getting Started with My College Roomie

My College Roomie (MCR) is available to all incoming WSU students with a completed housing application. No separate registration is required. 

Access My College Roomie:

New students with a completed application will receive an email invite within 2 days of completing a housing application. 

https://winona.mycollegeroomie.app/

Log in using the following credentials:

• Username: StarID@go.minnstate.edu
• Password: Your StarID password

Steps to Sign In:

1. Select Get Started on the My College Roomie page.
2. You will be redirected to the WSU login page via Single Sign‑On (SSO).
3. The first time you log in, you'll be prompted to set up Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA).

Tip: Use your own phone or device (not a parent or guardian's device) when setting up MFA. WSU recommends the Microsoft Authenticator app, but text message or phone call verification are also supported. 

Having Trouble Logging In?

Try these tips:

• Try signing into your Winona State Email. This confirms your Minnesota State Microsoft log in is working.
  • For more information regarding signing into your WSU email, visit the Winona State Email Knowledge Base Article. 
• If you can log into eServices or the StarID Self Service, but not My College Roomie or WSU email
  • Change your password on the StarID Self Service site.
  • If you have issues changing your StarID password, visit the StarID Activation and Password Reset Knowledge Base Article.
  • After changing your password, allow 5–10 minutes for the new password to sync before trying again.
• If you have trouble with MFA or are unable to proceed, contact WSU Tech Support by email or call 507.457.5240, option 1.
  • Additional MFA-related articles are available in the our Knowledge Base. 

Learn More

Need additional help while using My College Roomie?

• Visit the Get Help tab within the MCR platform
• Explore the My College Roomie Support Page for guidance and troubleshooting

For further assistance, contact WSU Tech Support by email or call 507.457.5240, option 1.