Continuing Student Housing for 2012-13
2012-13 Guaranteed Student Housing Application will be available Nov 14 (7 a.m.) - Nov 21 (noon) Apply online at https://my.housing.uci.edu/gateway/ |
Links:
Questions? Housing Advisor (949) 824-7247
Follow 'UCI Housing' for updates and reminders. |
What you need to know!
- November application window is for Guaranteed Students only. Non-Guaranteed students may apply for housing later in the year. Check back in January for more information.
- Housing Options for Guaranteed Students: The application will ask you to rank six options.
It is
important that you research your options before you apply. See below for chart.
- Arroyo Vista theme houses (Sept-June contract)
- Campus Village apartments (June-June contract)
- 4 American Campus Communities: Vista del Campo, Vista del Campo Norte, Camino del Sol and Puerta del Sol (12 month contract starting in June, August or September)
- Rates and contract terms vary by community. See Housing rates.
- Apply through the Housing Gateway (address above). There is no cost to apply.
- Housing offers are based on space availability and are made in application date/time order. Housing preferences are not guaranteed.
- Do you want to live off-campus next year? Tthe Anteater Housing Network is a great place to begin your search for off-campus housing options.
Housing Contracts
- Housing Community offers will be sent via UCI email in late November. Offers for specific Arroyo Vista theme houses will be sent in January, 2012.
- 2012-13 Arroyo Vista and Campus Village Housing Contracts will be sent via UCI email in March 2012. Contracts are completed online, and there is a reservation fee required to complete your housing contract (and secure your space). (This year the reservation fee was $350, but that amount is subject to change.)
- 2012-13 ACC leases will be completed beginning in January, 2012. Leases are completed either in person or by mail, and there is no reservation fee required. First month's rent will be due the month before your lease term begins.
What are the main differences between the housing communities?
The chart below highlights specific features of each housing options. Costs listed are for 2011-12. Rates for 2012-13 costs are not yet determined. Average payments listed for ACC are examples only of the less expensive units, and some apartment types have higher rents. Check community Web sites for more information.
2012-13 Housing Options |
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Community |
Theme House |
Apts |
Apts |
Apts |
Apts |
Apts |
| Managed By | UCI Student Housing | American Campus Communities (ACC) | ||||
| Contract Type | Academic Year (Sept - June) |
Year-Round (June- June) |
Year-Round (Sept –Sept or June-June) |
Year-Round (Aug - Aug or limited # of Sept –Sept) |
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| Bedrooms | Double occupancy | Double occupancy (2 bedroom apts.) |
Single occupancy (1,2, 3 or 4 bedroom apts.) |
Single or Double occupancy (1 or 3 bedroom apts.) |
Single occupancy (2, 3 or 4 bedroom apts.) |
Double occupancy (2 bedroom apts.) |
Avg. Monthly Payment (2011-12*) |
$577* Furnished |
$540* Furnished |
Example: single room in a 4 bedroom/ |
Example: shared or single room in a 3 bedroom/ |
Example: single room in a 4 bedroom/ |
Example: shared room in a 2 bedroom/ |
Total Yearly Cost depending on unit type (2011-12*) |
$5,543 |
$6,999-$6,261 |
$8,316 - $13,104** |
$6,828- $14,268** |
$10,104** |
$5,988** |
| Furnished & Unfurnished |
Furnished | Furnished | Furnished | |||
| Bathrooms | Shared by 12-16 |
Shared by 4 | Private or Shared by 2 |
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| Location | Next to Anteater Recreation Center | Next to Science Library | East Campus | |||
Resident Parking Permits (2012-13) |
$88/month | $264/quarter |
Parking included in rent. | |||
| Transportation to Campus Core | Shuttle | Walking distance | Shuttle | Walking distance or Shuttle | ||
| Air Conditioning | No | No | Yes | |||
| Included Utilities | High-speed Internet Access, Cable television, Water, Electricity. ACC (excluding PDS) monthly electricity allowances is $60-$100 depending on unit type. Any excess cost is billed equally to all residents in the apartment. |
High-speed Internet Access, Cable television, Water. | ||||
* Rates listed are for 2011-12. Rates are subject to change for 2012-13. ACC rates are examples only; other apartment types in those communities have higher rates. Check the Housing rates page and the ACC Web sites for more information.
** There is no guarantee that you will be offered any particular apartment type or lease term.
Housing Guarantee for Veterans, Reservists (including National Guard) and Active Duty Service Members.*
Eligible service members, reservists, and veterans are guaranteed an offer of on-campus housing for four years or Normal Time To Degree (whichever is greater). The housing guarantee applies to both eligible students who are single and those with families. The housing guarantee will remain in place if a degree program is interrupted by a deployment. Service members should register with UCI Veteran Services, http://www.dos.uci.edu/veteran/ in order to learn more about available campus resources. For more information, contact Student Housing at housing@uci.edu or by calling (949) 824-6811. *This policy does not apply to students enrolled in ROTC.
