Applying for University Housing
COVID-19 Update and UCSC Housing Plans for 2021-22
Like universities around the world, UC Santa Cruz is actively observing impacts of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and carefully adjusting to significant changes resulting from the health crisis. We are following health and safety guidelines to protect the well-being of the campus community.
For more information on our current policies during the 2020-21 academic year, see Information on COVID-19 and UCSC student housing
For more information on our plans for fall 2021, see 2021-22 University Housing
Page Updated May 27, 2021
New Undergraduate Students: How to Apply for University Housing
Continuing Students (Undergraduate)
- Continuing students can apply for campus housing at studenthousing.ucsc.edu; however, students are advised to consult with a Housing Coordinator regarding their waitlist status. more information about the waitlist »
- For information about off-campus housing see our Community Rentals website
- Summer Housing information
Graduate Students
I want to live in university housing:
- Housing Option: Graduate Student Housing
The application for on-campus housing for graduate students is available in early May.
I want to live in university housing with my family member(s):
- Housing Option: Family Student Housing
I prefer to find my own housing in the off campus community:
- For information about off-campus housing see our Community Rentals website
