Missing deadlines may result in the loss of your housing eligibility or guarantee.
This guide explains how current residents can secure on-campus housing for the next academic year. Room Selection typically begins in early February, is a multi-step process, and concludes in late April. Full details can be found on our website.
Current residents may participate in Room Selection for the upcoming academic year. Your housing guarantee status determines the steps you must complete and your access to housing options.
If you have an active housing contract and a housing guarantee:
What to do:
Important: Missing any of these steps will result in the permanent loss of your housing guarantee and you will need to add yourself to the Fall Waitlist.
If you do not have a housing guarantee:
Step 1 – Interest Form
Submit the Room Selection Interest Form in February (no fee required)
Step 2 – Contract Offers
If space becomes available, you may receive a contract offer via email
→ Complete your contract and $450 prepayment by the deadline
Step 3 – Waitlist
If you do not receive an offer or miss the interest form, you may apply to the Fall Waitlist:
Important: Housing is not guaranteed from the Room Selection Interest List.
UC San Diego offers two contract types. Your selection determines your housing eligibility and length of stay.
Default: If no preference is indicated, you will be assigned a 9-month contract.
Preference Selection:
Transfer students may have the option to select a preference for a 12-month contract during the application process.
Before Signing Your Contract:
If you are offered a 12-month contract, you may have the option to select a 9-month contract instead before signing.
After Signing Your Contract:
Once your housing contract is signed, no changes can be made to your contract term or community assignment
Room Retention:
Current PCW residents may have the option to retain their same space for the following year.
Important:
After securing your contract, you may explore additional housing options:
Contact: osd@ucsd.edu
If you are not participating in Room Retention, you will select your room through a lottery system.
If you do not select a room during your assigned time:
| If you have questions about… | Contact | Email / Link |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts, eligibility, pre-payments | Housing Administrative Services | housingcontracts@ucsd.edu |
| Portal issues, roommate groups | Room Selection Team | roomselection@ucsd.edu |
| Medical accommodations | Office for Students with Disabilities | osd@ucsd.edu |
| Off-campus housing | Basic Needs Center | https://offcampushousing.ucsd.edu/ |