Timeline and Key Dates
2026-27 Continuing student housing timeline
Before you apply
Explore housing options
When you apply for housing, you’ll choose one residential community to apply to. Use the interactive Continuing Student Housing Planning Guide to help you decide where to apply.
Feb. 11–13
Housing information sessions are a great way to learn about the different housing options, the housing application and Room Selection processes, ways to improve your chances of getting a space, and more.
Feb. 11–17
Hoping to add a roommate to a group or to join a group? Attend a Meet a Roomie event to connect with other students and form a group.
Feb. 19–26
Continuing student housing application period
All continuing undergraduate students interested in fall 2026 university housing are encouraged to apply in the Housing Portal during the application period. Students eligible for Room Selection must submit their application by the Feb. 26 deadline in order to retain eligibility.
March 9–31
Preassignment
March 9–10: Assignment of Theme Housing mentors and students accepted to a campuswide theme (ABC Themed Housing, International Living Center, Native American/Indigenous Themed Housing, Substance Free Recovery Housing, Trans-inclusive housing).
March 11–31: Assignment of Res Life student employees (RAs/NAs) and students with DRC accommodations for a specific type of housing. Emotional Support Animal (ESA) accommodations don’t fall into this category.
April 7
Room Selection gives eligible students a chance to pick their housing for next year. Start times are sent to eligible students via UCSC email on April 2.
April 8
Waitlist process begins
At the conclusion of Room Selection, any student not assigned to housing can opt-in to having their application on the housing waitlist. Housing staff work throughout the spring and summer to accommodate as many students as possible.
July 1 or before
If your plans change, it is your responsibility to cancel your application via the Housing Portal.
$150 cancellation fee for canceling an assigned housing space
July 2–Aug. 1
$250 cancellation fee for canceling an assigned housing space
Aug. 2 or after
$350 cancellation fee for canceling an assigned housing space
Aug. 20
Room/roommate assignment info displayed in the Housing Portal
Continuing student housing process:
- Timeline & Key Dates
- Housing Options
- Info Sessions & Events
- How to Apply
- Room Selection
