Housing Options
From first-year residence halls to apartments for upper-level students, Cal State Âé¶¹´å offers a variety of comfortable housing options.
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Find your place at Cal State Âé¶¹´å.
With more than 4,000 students living on campus, Cal State Âé¶¹´å is one of the most residential schools in the CSU system.
Living on campus is not only convenient to classes, clubs and activities — it’s also an excellent way to form friendships, make memories and gain important life skills.
Otters live among their peers in 25+ residential buildings and communities across our main and east campuses. Whichever location you call home, we’re here to support you throughout your academic journey.
Residential life is more than having a place to live. Living on campus also contributes to academic success, community building and personal growth.
Explore how Cal State Âé¶¹´å advances sustainability through hands-on learning, research and community partnerships, empowering students to lead meaningful environmental change.
From first-year residence halls to apartments for upper-level students, Cal State Âé¶¹´å offers a variety of comfortable housing options.
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When you live on campus, you’ll also have access to our Dining Commons and a variety of cafes and quick-serve eateries.
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One mile from the beach and boatloads of clubs and events. There’s always something to do at Âé¶¹´å and plenty more to explore beyond campus.
Access essential information for navigating campus housing and dining, including policies, processes and tools to support each stage of the residential experience.
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Plan your arrival and make the most of campus living. Find move-in details, packing tips, mail information, safety resources, and community standards to help you transition smoothly into your new home at Cal State Âé¶¹´å.
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Lead, serve and belong. Explore leadership opportunities with Student Housing and Residential Life and review the community standards and policies that help create a safe, respectful and inclusive on-campus living experience at Cal State Âé¶¹´å.
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Access evacuation plans, fire safety reports and step-by-step work order instructions to help you stay prepared, informed and supported in student housing.
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If you have questions about housing, please get in touch with us!
Office hours are weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. RAs/CAs are on duty in their areas 24 hours a day.