Student Housing Application Process

1. Pre-Application

Pre-Application

You can start filling out the Pre-Application starting on Monday, April 8, at 9 a.m. PST. This pre-application includes everything from selecting your meal plan to setting up your roommate profile and choosing a theme community. However, even though you can start this process early, you won't be able to pay the $50 application fee or officially submit your application until May.

❗ If you see an error message when you log in, our portal may be operating beyond its capacity and you should wait about an hour before trying to log in again. This won't affect any part of your application, and you do not need to contact our office for assistance.

EXPERIENCE CSUF DAY: SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024 FROM 9:00 A.M. PST - 2:00 P.M. PST

As students are considering Cal State Fullerton for their next step in their higher education journey, this event provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the Titan Experience by connecting with the many programs, resources, and services offered at the university.

2. First Year Students

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS CAN SUBMIT THE APPLICATION : WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 AT 9:00 A.M. PST

First-year students are students who are going to college for the first time, this does not include transfers. After classification (first-year student, sophomore, etc.}, the single most important factor in determining if you will be assigned is the date we receive your application. The earlier you apply, the greater the likelihood you will be offered a bedspace in student housing

3. Non-First Year Students

NON-FIRST YEAR STUDENTS CAN SUBMIT THE APPLICATION: MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024 AT 9:00 A.M. PST

Non first-year students include transfers, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. After classification (first-year student, sophomore, etc.}, the single most important factor in determining if you will be assigned is the date we receive your application. The earlier you apply, the greater the likelihood you will be offered a bedspace in student housing.

4. Room Selection

ROOM SELECTION: MID-JUNE 2024

APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED IF THEY WERE SELECTED FOR ROOM SELECTION: EARLY JUNE 2024

Selected students will be able to select their space for the 2024 - 2025 Academic Year.

5. Important Dates

6. Cost

Understand the Cost

All new students who do not qualify for a Fee Deferral (see Student Business Services) are required to pay a application fee of $50 to complete Part 1 of their Application. All continuing students will also be required to submit a Housing Initial Payment. Visit payment installation for more details about the cost of living on campus.

7. Contact Info

Contact Information

Gather contact information for an Emergency Contact and Missing Person Contact. We'll reach out to these people in the event of an emergency, so you're required to provide them as part of your application.

8.Cancelling

Cancelling an Application

Students are able to cancel their in-progress application for student housing and receive a $50 refund from their $50 application fee if they cancel. To cancel an application, students should log into the CSUF Student Housing Portal, open their in-progress Student Housing Application, and find the section about cancelling at the bottom of the Application Overview page.

Students may request to be released from their Student Housing License Agreement by using our License Agreement Cancellation Request form. Requests will be considered at the sole discretion of the University.