Apply for Housing
Live Where Gators Thrive!
When you live on campus, you’ll belong to a community where you’ll find personal and academic support along with plenty of opportunities to make great friends and memorable experiences. Plus, you’ll be just steps away from classes, resources and campus activities.
We Have Space for You!
Your unforgettable college journey begins with a GUARANTEED home. SFSU now guarantees housing for students who apply by the priority deadline, so you’ll never be far from classes, community, support, and a vibrant campus life.
- Apply early for the best selection of communities and room types.
A Home to Fit Every Budget
With all of the benefits that on-campus housing has to offer, SFSU strives to ensure that housing is accessible to all. That’s why we’ve allocated bedspaces at a reduced rate to eligible freshmen.
Find Out if You're EligibleJust 4 Easy Steps to Apply!
❶ Explore Housing Options & Fees
Find your new home! Before you apply, take a virtual tour of our residential community and explore our available housing options. Once you've identified your preferred community and room type, review the associated housing fees and meal plan requirements for your selected community.
Housing Options
Housing and Meal Plan Fees
❷ Submit Your Application
Take the next step toward securing your space! After you’ve explored your housing options, submit your housing application on the Student Housing Portal and select your roommate. Once complete, you’re well on your way to making campus your new home!
REMINDER | Be sure to Accept your Admission Offer (AAO). We cannot reserve a space for you until you have accepted.
❸ Reserve Your Room
Select the room that's right for you! After you have completed your application, you will be sent an email with your assigned room selection timeslot.
Please Note: Your application will not be considered complete until you've paid the initial fee. More information about the initial fee can be found on the housing fee sheet.
REMINDER | Room reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. An earlier application means an earlier timeslot, giving you the best chance to snag your ideal space.
❹ Confirm Your Housing Reservation
Let us know you're coming! After you have selected your room, you will have 72 hours to complete the Move-in Confirmation Form.
Keep an eye on your email for your assigned move-in timeslot and information about the move-in process, which will be sent at a later date.
IMPORTANT | Do not skip this step! Skipping this step may result in the cancellation of your reservation.
Important Application Dates and Deadlines
All Dates are subject to change. Students will be assigned a specific move-in date and time.
OCTOBER 2026
12 | Housing application opens at 9 AM
NOVEMBER 2026
2 | Reservation notifications start & Move-in Confirmation form available on the Student Housing Portal. Form due within 72 hours.
JANUARY 2027
22 | Move-in
APRIL 2027
5 | Housing application opens at 9 AM
19 | Move-in Confirmation form available on the Student Housing Portal and reservation notifications start
MAY 2027
17 | Move-in Confirmation deadline
25-27 | Spring to summer transition period. Residents stay in spring bedspace.
28 | Summer housing starts. Move-in day for all new summer residents and transition day for current spring residents.
AUGUST 2027
??? | Summer housing ends. Move-out day for all new residents and transition day for summer to academic year housing.
FEBRUARY 2027
15 | Housing application opens at 9 a.m. PST
APRIL 2027
TBD | Application deadline for MSQ, UPN, and UPS residents who want to participate in the Room Renewal Process to stay in their same space
TBD | Room Renewal Process
1 | Continuing resident room selection timeslots sent
4 | Application and roommate selection deadline for continuing residents who are selecting a new room during the Room Selection Process
5 - 23 | Room Selection Process for continuing residents
29 | Transfer and international students room selection timeslots sent
MAY 2027
1 | Priority deadline for guaranteed housing (freshmen and transfer students only)
2 | Application and roommate selection deadline for transfer and international students to be able to participate in room selection
3 - 7 | Room Selection Process for new transfer and international students
13 | Freshmen room selection timeslots sent
16 | Application and roommate selection deadline for freshmen to be able to participate in room selection
17 - ??? | Room Selection Process for freshmen
AUGUST 2027
17-18 | Move-in
Ready to live on campus and make the most of your college experience? Yes! I'm ready to apply! |
Spring Forward Your Application
We understand that sometimes plans change. If you applied for academic year housing but didn't move in during the fall, you can "spring forward" your housing application to the spring semester.
Have Questions?
Connect with the Student Housing Office. We're happy to help!
