HOW CAN I GET INTO HOUSING AT CSU FULLERTON?

I've had a couple of questions from applicants about the whole housing thing: When to apply? How to apply? When are housing acceptances sent out? Etc. So here are some insights.

First, I encourage anyone who is considering residence life to visit the Housing & Residence Life website (link is below). You can learn about the various amenities in the residence halls and on campus, view floor plans, get info on housing tours, learn the cost of housing, and apply online. I promise, five minutes exploring the site will be well worth the time.

Second, the campus currently only has room for 800 students so competition for beds is fierce. In a couple of years we expect to double that number, but you'll be long gone by then. No help to you. Sorry. But, to even be in the running you have to apply. You can do that easily online at the Housing site. Don't wait, and you don't have to be admitted to apply. If you plan to apply for housing but you haven't already, do so TODAY.

Third, when can you expect an offer? Decisions begin rolling out in late winter and early spring. As for who gets in, you need to know that invitations are made on a first come first served basis. Importantly, however, you first have to be admitted to the university. Housing doesn't want to make commitments to students who don't meet campus admission requirements so it only extends housing offers to admitted students. Even if you happen to be the very first person to apply for housing, if you also happen to be the very last person to be admitted to the university, your chance of winning a bed is slim.

Fourth, if you don't get a housing offer what other options do you have? Well, you certainly won't be alone. The apartment buildings near the campus actually house more students then the campus. For info on those options I point you again to the Housing site. They have a listing of apartment complexes in the area and also a helpful PDF file that provides info on costs, distance from campus, etc. Be sure to print that off.

Hope this is helpful. I know I'll sound like a salesman, but I rarely hear bad reviews of campus housing. It's a component of that traditional, though quintessential, college experience. I encourage you to apply. I'm confident you'll enjoy the experience.
HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE