UCI Prospective Students
Frequently Asked Questions
- When can I apply for Housing?
- Admitted students apply online for housing once they have submitted their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to Admissions. Go to www.admissions.uci.edu and click on 'MyAdmissionApplication@UCI' in order to submit your SIR and proceed to the housing application. Housing applications must be submitted with the $20 processing fee on or before the SIR deadline. The fee may be paid online with a credit card, or by mail with a check or money order (follow instructions in the online application).
Freshmen housing applications must be submitted on or before May 1, 2008.
Transfer student housing applications must be submitted on or before June 1, 2008. - How much will it cost to live on-campus?
To view 2008-09 housing rates, go to the UCI Student Housing Rates Web site.
- When will I receive my housing contract?
- Freshman housing contracts are mailed in late May.
Transfer student housing contracts are mailed in July.
Please visit the Important Dates page for a complete list of deadlines and due dates. - Where can I live on campus?
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Freshmen Residence Halls
- Mesa Court
- Middle Earth
Arroyo Vista Theme Houses*
- African American Studies – Ele Si Rosa Parks
- Biology
- Casa Cesar Chavez
- Careers in Teaching
- Chemistry
- Engineering Design for the Community
- First Year Excellence Program (FYEP)
- Humanities
- Information and Computer Science
- International Peace and Conflict Studies (IPACS)
- Kaleidoscope
- SAGE - Business, Leadership, Entrepreneurship &
Service
- Social Ecology
- Student Life and Engagement House
*Themes are subject to change
Transfers Transfer students will be housed in Campus Village, Arroyo Vista, and Vista del Campo Norte. - How do I choose which community I want to live in?
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It is strongly recommended that you learn about your options before indicating your preferences on the Housing Application and Personal Information Form.
Freshmen will be asked on the Housing Application whether they would prefer to live in the Residence Halls or in the Theme Houses in Arroyo Vista. Selection for Arroyo Vista will be based on student interest and, in some cases, on declared major. Students who are assigned to the Residence Halls are asked their community, room, and roommate preferences after they receive their Housing Contract. Students are not guaranteed their first choice preferences.
Transfer housing applicants will be considered for their preferred community and placed based their preferences, AV Theme House sponsor selections, and space availability in the apartment communities (Campus Village and Vista del Campo Norte).
It is strongly recommended that you research your options befpre stating your preferences on the Housing Application and the Personal Information Form. - How are roommates assigned?
- Roommate assignments are made with the help of information provided on the Personal Information Form. All roommate assignments are of the same gender. Other factors heavily weighed are smoking/non-smoking requests, sleeping habits, single gender or coed suites (in Middle Earth), and theme preferences (in the Residence Halls).
Residents assigned to individual apartments in Campus Village are of the same gender. - What if I have already picked out a roommate?
- If you and a friend who is also entering UCI want to room together, you can make such a request on the Personal Information Form. To do so, BOTH of you must indicate a desire to live in the same community and you must mutually request one another on your respective Personal Information Forms. You must also respond consistently to questions regarding coed or single-gender suite living and preferred themes. While every attempt will be made to honor your roommate request, placement is not guaranteed.
- When will I find out about my room/roommate assignment?
- Assignment notification will be mailed in early to mid September.
- What should I bring with me?
- A list of suggested items to bring will be sent with your room assignment prior to move in. Some of the more important things include bed linens (twin extra-long), blankets, a pillow, desk clock, desk lamp, and disaster preparedness supplies. You may also refer to the "What to Bring?" Web site for a detailed list of items.
Please note that upon move-in, you will be provided with a Student Housing Handbook & Planner that runs through the academic year (July-June). - Should I bring a computer?
- Most students bring a computer to campus with them, but there are also computer labs in each housing community and in other campus locations. Just remember that as with all personal property, you are responsible for the security of your computer. Communities offer in-room Internet access for each student. Wireless access can also be found in many areas across the campus.
- How many people share a bathroom?
- In Mesa Court, 8 to 14 people in a single-gender suite share a central bathroom that has multiple sinks, showers and toilets. Middle Earth single-gender suites are similar to those in Mesa Court. The coed suites in Middle Earth house 8 to 16 men and women and have two separate single-gender bathrooms for use. Arroyo Vista has single gender bathrooms on each floor, shared by 8-12 residents. In a Campus Village apartment, four residents share one bathroom.
- Are there facilities for washing and drying clothes?
- Yes. Laundry-card operated washers and dryers are located in each residence hall and in all Arroyo Vista houses. In Campus Village, there are two laundry rooms, which are open 24 hours for all CV residents. The laundry-card machines take cash, credit card and debit card to add value to your laundry-card.
- What kinds of housekeeping services are provided?
- Housekeeping services for public areas are provided on a daily basis, Monday through Friday. In the residence halls and Arroyo Vista, weekday cleaning services includes bathrooms. Individual rooms are NOT cleaned by the housekeeping staff, although vacuums are available for resident use. Roommates are expected to work together to keep individual rooms clean. Students living in Campus Village are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their own apartments.
- What appliances are permitted in student rooms?
- Small refrigerators (4.0 cubic feet or less), stereos, televisions, radios, hair dryers, curling irons, and clocks are permitted in student rooms. Electric cooking appliances are a fire hazard and therefore their use is prohibited in individual student rooms. However, these appliances may be utilized in kitchen areas. Please note that you will receive information regarding renting a MicroFridge (combination microwave and refrigerator) for your room prior to move-in. For more information regarding MicroFridges please click here.
- Is phone service provided by the University?
- No. Phone service must be arranged by individuals or roommates directly with the telephone company. Further information will be sent with your room assignment prior to move-in. There is one phone line per bed.
- Is the meal plan mandatory if I live in the residence halls?
- A meal plan is mandatory for all residence hall contract holders. Students living in the residence halls choose from the following 3 meal plan options. The cost of each plan is figured into your total (room and board) housing rate:
- 165 Block Meals per quarter (approx. 15 meals per week) w/$50.00 Flex Dollars
- 120 Block Meals per quarter (approx. 11 meals per week) w/$75.00 Flex Dollars
- 100 Block Meals per quarter (approx. 9 meals per week) w/$75.00 Flex Dollars For more meal plan information, go to the UCI Dining Web site at www.ucidining.com
Meal plans are not mandatory in Arroyo Vista and Campus Village. An assortment of voluntary meal plans are available for students at UCIDining.com.
- Are vegetarian dishes offered in the dining commons?
- Yes. Vegetarian entrees are offered at each meal.
- If I live in Arroyo Vista, Campus Village or off-campus, can I still eat in the dining commons?
- UCI Dining offers a variety of dining options or meal plans to meet your specific needs. Additionally, individuals have the option of paying at the door for any meal desired. For more information go to the UCI Dining Web site at www.ucidining.com or call (949) 824-4182.
- What is the alcohol policy?
- Only residents who are of legal drinking age (21) may consume alcohol in the privacy of their room or apartment. Alcohol is not allowed in lounges, study areas, or any other "public" space.
- What if my roommate and I cannot get along?
- Most roommate matches work out fine, and roommate assignments are rarely changed. If disagreements do arise with your roommate, every effort should be made to resolve them constructively. Mediation from housing staff is available if needed. Two weeks after the beginning of Fall quarter, room/roommate changes may be considered, and are granted at the discretion of the community's Housing Office.
- May I move out in the middle of the year?
- Your housing contract is a legal and binding agreement. Contracts may not be broken mid-year except for marriage, illness, withdrawal from the University, or extreme circumstances of proven financial hardship. In the preceding cases, a contract will be canceled upon receipt of a written request, subject to administrative review. If approved, a $250 liquidated damages fee will be assessed.
- Can I bring my car? Where do I park?
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Parking on campus requires a parking permit. You can purchase a Resident parking permit from the UCI Parking & Transportation Services office. For rates and information, please visit www.parking.uci.edu
