The Village
Nestled in the Lower Quarry near the UCSC Farm and Garden, The Village is a unique apartment-style community for continuing and transfer students seeking a more independent lifestyle. Surrounded by redwoods and native landscaping, it offers a peaceful setting that feels tucked away from the bustle of campus life. Shared houses, a communal kitchen (no meal plan required), and a community garden foster a co-op-like atmosphere where residents build a strong sense of community.
Overview
The Village is made up of shared residence houses featuring single and small double bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and one kitchenette. No meal plan required; however, voluntary meal plans are available.
Eligibility: Open to continuing and new transfer students
- Single-story residence houses with three shared bathrooms and one shared kitchenette per house
- Room types: furnished singles and small doubles
- Residence houses may be single-gender or mixed-gender
- Bathrooms are all-gender and designed for privacy
- Meal plan not required (not included in housing contract), though voluntary meal plans are available
Floor plans
Floor plans are for general room layout and configuration. They are not exact in scale. Furniture arrangements vary by room and residence.
The Village building floor plan
Community living options
When you complete your housing application, you will have an opportunity to indicate interest in specific community living options. At the Village, this includes residence house gender options.
Residence house gender options
Location: The Village
- LGBTQIA+ Housing: Open to all students, including students of all identities within the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. This option fosters an open and supportive living environment. Available only in mixed-gender areas.
- Mixed-Gender Housing: Students of any gender live on the same floor or in the same apartment. Bedrooms are single-gender, while bathrooms may be designated mixed-gender with private toilet and shower stalls.
- Single Gender Housing: Students of a single gender live together, with bathrooms primarily used by individuals who identify with that gender. Availability is based on demand, and may not be offered in all room types or theme options.
Amenities and nearby resources
In addition to the amenities provided to all UCSC students—like furnished rooms and fast internet—the Village is home to a variety of unique features that help define its community.
Community spaces and resources
- Community building with kitchen stations
- Laundry room with washers and dryers
- TV lounge with common area for community events
- Community garden
Staff and programming
- A live-in Coordinator for Residential Education and student staff plan activities and assist residents
- A nighttime Residential Community Service Partner patrols the grounds and assists residents with lockouts, policy enforcement, and emergencies
Transportation
- Nearby campus and city bus service
- Night shuttles provide pick-up and drop-off service at The Village
- Bicycle storage racks are available
- Bicycle paths are adjacent to The Village
- Staircase provides quick connection to shuttle stops, East Remote parking lot, and walking paths
Campuswide Theme Housing
Campuswide Theme Housing options are open to students of any college affiliation and are centered around shared interests, academics, community engagement, and support.
Location: Various locations across campus.
Eligibility: Open to students of any college affiliation; a few supplementary questions are required in the housing application.
Mail and contact info
Student mailing address
If you’re a Village resident, send mail to your affiliated college address.
Housing verification letter
After move-in, you can obtain a Housing Verification letter in the Housing Portal if you need to demonstrate that you currently live in UCSC university housing in order to open a bank account, obtain a driver’s license or identification card, or for any other need.
Finding the Village on campus
The Village is located in the Lower Quarry on the east side of campus, adjacent to the UCSC Farm and Garden. Use the map above to explore the area or get directions.
Who to contact
The Village housing office
Questions about room and roommate assignments, or day-to-day residential life:
Phone: (831) 459-4388
Email: village@ucsc.edu
UCSC Student Housing Services
Questions about housing application/contract records and room-and-board billing:
Email: housing@ucsc.edu