Housing & Residential Life
Getting ready to Join Your College Community
Whether you’re a new or returning student—or supporting one—head to housing.ucsc.edu for the most up-to-date information about key deadlines, housing rates, application details, move-in guidance, and campus living resources. You’ll find quick links below to help you navigate to the information you need. For meal plan options and campus dining details, visit dining.ucsc.edu.
Housing calendar
Find key dates for housing payments, move-in and move-out, meal plans, and university breaks.
Dining Meal Plans
Living in a residence hall? A meal plan is part of your housing. Explore your options—from unlimited dining hall access to flexible Slug Points plans—and find the one that fits your lifestyle.
Move-In
This page contains the important dates, to-do’s, and resources you will need to get ready for move-in day.
Campus safety
Residential Community Service Partners (RCSPs) help keep UCSC’s residential areas safe and supported every night.
Housing Rates
Explore the different living options available across UCSC’s colleges and residential communities, including apartments and residence halls for new and continuing students.