Applying for University Housing
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Page Updated June 2, 2022
New Undergraduate Students: How to Apply for University Housing
Continuing Students (Undergraduate)
- Housing Application Period for continuing students for 2022-23 housing has passed.
- Continuing students can apply for campus housing at studenthousing.ucsc.edu to apply 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 Graduate Student Housing for new graduate students is available in early May.
I want to live in university housing with my family member(s):
- Housing Option: Family Student Housing (FSH)
For new graduate students, once you have a processed UCSC application for academic admission, you will get access to the Housing Portal and the Family Student Housing application.
I prefer to find my own housing in the off campus community:
- For information about off-campus housing see our Community Rentals website