House Hunters Housing
Need a short-term place to stay while apartment hunting?
House Hunters Housing offers short term summer accommodations at the University Town Center (UTC) to support UCSC students who are actively searching for off-campus housing.
Accommodations
Each room includes:
- A private bathroom
- Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, sink, and two stove top burners.
- Twin XL bed (rate is per bed, not per room—you may be placed with a roommate).
What to bring: A sleeping bag or other bedding (linens are not provided), a pillow, towels, and any other essentials.
Eligibility
Available to 2025-26 returning and admitted UCSC students only. Students may be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Dates and reservations
- Available Friday, June 27 to Monday, September 1, 2025.
- Maximum stay: 5 nights.
- Housing is first-come, first-served and subject to availability.
- Reservations must be made at least 48 business hours in advance (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
To check availability or ask questions, email utc@ucsc.edu.
For more information, including policies and expectations, review the Housing Terms & Conditions.
Check-in times
- 10 a.m.–noon
- 2–4 p.m.
If you need to arrive outside these hours, make arrangements in advance with staff.
Rate
$39.08 per person per night
Charges billed to your UCSC student account.
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Questions?
- For billing questions, contact Student Housing Services at housing@ucsc.edu.
- For other housing or residential life questions, contact the Residential Life and Housing Office at utc@ucsc.edu.