Housing
UCSB students have a wide variety of housing options from which to choose. There are ten residence halls at UCSB, housing approximately 5,100 students. Eight of the buildings are University-owned and operated, while the other two are privately owned and operated. The eight University-owned residence halls are San Rafael, San Nicolas, San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, Santa Catalina (formerly Francisco Torres), and Manzanita Village. The two privately owned residence halls are Tropicana Gardens, and Fontainebleu. In addition, there are University-owned apartments, all located within one mile of the center of campus, which accommodate another 950 students. Transfer students may also be interested in the University-owned El Dorado, Santa Ynez or Westgate Apartments. San Clemente Villages, a campus housing facility dedicated to graduate students, is opening fall 2008 and will accommodate 973 students.
Approximately 8,500 students live in privately-owned rental housing in the community
of Isla Vista, located adjacent to the west side of the University. Students desiring
to live further from the campus can find rental housing or rooms in private homes
in nearby Goleta and Santa Barbara. Information about such options is maintained
by the Community Housing Office. Anyone interested in more information should call:
University-owned Residence Halls (805) 893-5513
University-owned Apartments (805) 893-4021
Community Housing Office (805) 893-4371
Privately owned and operated Residence Halls:
Tropicana Gardens (805) 968-4319
Fontainebleu (805) 968-0351
Residence Hall Life
Students who choose to live in one of the University-owned or privately owned residence halls at UCSB will experience a unique and rewarding living environment. Though the specifics vary among the buildings, all halls offer accommodations to both men and women. Most residence hall rooms are designed for two students. However, single, triple and four-person rooms exist. Bathroom facilities also vary, but all are same-sex facilities. Unless specifically requested, roommates are assigned using information supplied by the student on a personal data sheet. All residence halls provide the name and telephone number of students’ roommates-to-be about a month before Move-In Day. Requests for specific roommates are honored, provided the request is made by both parties on their Housing Contracts. Groups of approximately 40-70 students are assigned a Resident Assistant (RA). The RA is a student who has been extensively trained to assist students with academic, social, and personal concerns. RAs live among the students and serve in an advisory capacity for the planning of hall activities. Some of the University-owned residence halls have Living Learning Communities (LLC), where students who have similar interests live near each other. LLCs include a scholars’ hall, cultural interest halls, and a wellness hall, among others. Students may apply to live in these halls on their housing applications. All housing facilities provide access to the dining commons, which serve meals to students. The commons are staffed primarily by fellow students (one of many employment opportunities).
Wireless internet access is available in every room and all public areas of the University-owned halls. Laundry facilities are conveniently provided for all residence halls. Telephone service is available and can be ordered in advance or during Week of Welcome (days before classes begin) if students wish. Expanded basic cable is available free of charge. The residence halls encourage an academic environment by placing restrictions on noise and providing study lounges in the halls. In addition, staff members are responsible for extensive programming efforts in the residence halls to enhance the out-of-classroom educational environment. All students are encouraged to become active members of their community through the many opportunities available throughout the year (see page 43 of this Parent Handbook). Questions regarding on-campus housing may be addressed to Housing and Residential Services at 1501 De La Guerra, (805) 893-2760. Questions about the privately-owned halls can be addressed directly to the management of each hall or to Associate Dean of Students Debbie Fleming at (805) 893-4094.
Off Campus Meal Plans
Students living off campus can still enjoy delicious, well-balanced meals at reasonable prices in the dining commons on campus. A variety of meal plans are available to accommodate everyone. Offerings include: vegetarian, vegan, low fat, cooked-to order, fresh pizza, sushi, elaborate salad bars, fresh bakery goods and desserts. For more information and to sign-up online log on to www.housing.ucsb.edu and choose Dining Services.
Community Housing Office
The Community Housing Office (CHO) is the campus center for advice and information on all housing in the Isla Vista, Goleta, and Santa Barbara areas. This office maintains an up-to-date rental database, listing vacant and shared housing throughout the community. Students can list themselves as a potential roommate and search for housing that is currently available online at http://www.housing.ucsb.edu. In addition to listings in the community, CHO is a one-stop resource center where staff will assist students by providing advice on renter’s rights and responsibilities, security deposits, leases, and more. They produce the Rental Housing Survival Guide, which is also available online at http://www.housing.ucsb.eduunder Community Housing. CHO provides a move-in/move-out videotaping service to aid in the return of students’ deposits and also facilitates mediation to students who find themselves in dispute with their property owner or their roommates. CHO is located in the UCen, 3rd floor, Room 3151; (805) 893-4371. Questions about community living can be answered at ucsbcho@housing.ucsb.edu.
RESIDENCE HALL MOVE-IN
Move-In Day for all of the university-owned and university-affiliated residence
halls is either Saturday, September 20, or Sunday, September 21, 2008. Shortly after
Labor Day in early September, students will receive detailed information about the
move-in process.
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