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On-Campus Housing

The Department of Housing and Dining Services operates several housing complexes in an effort to provide the greatest degree of flexibility for students selecting their residence. Housing is limited. The housing communities you may choose from are One Miramar Street, Single Graduate Apartments, Mesa Residential Apartments or Coast Apartments. Descriptions of each community are available by visiting the housing home page: hds.ucsd.edu/arch/gradhousing.html.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a housing agreement, you must be regularly enrolled in a University-recognized degree granting program and carry at least twelve (12) units per quarter. Please refer to specific eligibility statements for each community. Additionally, you must have a zero balance due in your University account.

Application Process:

Applications will only be accepted online and from students who have been formally admitted to UCSD. To apply online for on-campus housing: http://hds.ucsd.edu/hsgaffil/affilhsg_waitlist. When you apply for housing you must submit proof of acceptance for admission (or a copy of your current I.D. card). If claiming couple with children status, copies of certified birth certificates and/or applicable custody documents of any children are required at move in.

Off-Campus Housing

The UCSD Office of Off-Campus Housing offers a variety of resources for students looking for a place to live, including information on the neighborhoods in the area, advice on renting in San Diego, and searchable listings of apartments or rooms for rent. A special log-in and password is required to access the Off-Campus Housing website (offcampushousing.ucsd.edu). To obtain a login and password to get access to the site, forward a copy of your UCSD acceptance letter to offcampushousing@ucsd.edu along with a request for a log-in.

For further information on Off-Campus Housing, please contact:
Off-Campus Housing Office
Student Center, Building A, Suite 200
(858) 534-3670
Web: offcampushousing.ucsd.edu
E-mail: offcampushousing@ucsd.edu

To view a list of off-campus rental rates in San Diego, visit offcampushousing.ucsd.edu/guidetomoving/Rentalrates.html.

Graduate Housing Opportunities Listserv

The housing listserv is especially for UCSD graduate students who have off-campus or on-campus housing needs or housing opportunities to share. Students post their own messages regarding housing needs. To subscribe or unsubscribe from the listserv, visit http://mailman.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/grad-housing-op-l. Current subscribers can also access an archive of past list postings. If you have questions or trouble subscribing to the grad housing listserv, contact the OGS Intern at ogs-intern@ucsd.edu. Once you are on the listserv send your messages by email to grad-housing-op-l@mailman.ucsd.edu.

Extended Stay/Short Term Housing Options:*

Vantaggio Suites - www.vantaggiosuites.com
Downtown San Diego
$460 - $890/month for shared, single, or double occupancy.

Oakwood - www.oakwood.com
La Jolla Colony
30 day minimum stay, approx. $2820 - 3510/month

The Pidgeon Company - www.pidgeon.com
15 day minimum stay, approx. $69 - 199/day

Hostelling International - sandiegohostels.org
local phone: (619) 525-1531
$17/night

*Rental estimates subject to change. Note that these services are recommended but not endorsed by UCSD.

Additional Resources:

Union Tribune Classified - http://realestate.signonsandiego.com/

San Diego Reader - www.sdreader.com/backpage

Apartment Search - www.apartmentsearch.com

 

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