Verano Place
About Verano Place
Verano Place Apartments is one of three Graduate and Family Housing communities. Verano Place houses mainly graduate, law, and medical students, and a limited number of undergraduates over the age of 25 or with families. Residents hold annual agreements (ending June 30) that may be renewed pending eligibility requirements.
Verano Place at a Glance
1,277 Unfurnished Apartments
- 852 One, Two, and Three-bedroom units in Verano Classics
- 425 One, Two, and Four-bedroom units in Verano Towers
- Stove and range
- Refrigerator
- Internet and electricty included
- No air conditioning available
Community Facilities
- Gas barbecues
- Laundry facilities
- Organic gardens
- Playgrounds
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- Reservable spaces
- Basketball courts
- ESA Dog Park
“I really enjoyed my time at Verano Place. It’s a beautiful environment with good, beautiful, and comfy homes as well as great service.”
Eligibility
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units to be eligible to live in graduate housing.
Student who are married, in a domestic partnership, or living with children must provide specific documentation prior to finalizing their housing contract. Required documents include: a notarized affidavit of marriage or domestic or adult partnership, birth certificates for children, and documentation that children are living with you. Details will be provided with your housing offer.
Demographics
2,095 graduate, medical, and law students, families, and undergraduates 25 years of age or older
Community Resources
Parking
Register your vehicle or request visitor passes on the Grad Parking page.
Verano Residents Council
Connect with the elected body which acts as a liaison between residents and Verano Place housing.
Childcare Programs
UCI Housing offers childcare programs in Verano Place.
Verano Place Green Living Guide
Learn about recycling options and other sustainable resources offered in Verano Place.
Amenities & Facilities
Study Spaces
Four reservable study spaces are available to current GFH residents in the Verano Community Center. Amenities include TVs, tables, whiteboards, and chairs. Additional non-reservable study spaces can be found in the Verano Community Center.
Music Rooms
Three reservable music rooms are available to current GFH residents in the Verano Community Center. Amenities include music stands and chairs. Rooms 106 and 108 include a digital keyboard.
Lounge
The Lounge, located in the Verano Community Center, is a reservable space available to current GFH residents. Amenities include 2 TVs, a refrigerator, microwave, sink, tables and chairs.
Multipurpose Room
The Multipurpose Room, located in the Verano Community Center, is a reservable space available to current GFH residents. Amenities include 3 projectors and screens, and tables and chairs.
Old Rec Center
The Old Rec Center, located near building 300, is a reservable space available to current GFH residents. Amenities include refrigerator, microwave, stove, sink, bathroom, kid-sized chairs and tables, and a spacious backyard.
Childcare Programs
Visit this page to see Childcare & Playgroup options.
Wellness Center
The Wellness room, located in the Verano Community Center, is home to free fitness classes for GFH residents. Stop by the Community Center to pick up a class schedule. Drop in use available outside of scheduled class times.
Community Organic Garden
The Verano Garden is an organic garden that exists to provide an opportunity for Verano Place residents to garden a communal setting. It is a place to work the earth alongside fellow residents you might not otherwise meet, and to share gardening knowledge. It is also an opportunity to increase sustainability by growing food locally, and recycle garden green waste and community kitchen waste. Eligibility is limited to Verano Place residents, with only one plot per housing contract. Plots are assigned by the Verano Housing Office. For more information about the Verano Garden email: GFHgardens@uci.edu.
Community Barbecues and Picnic Tables
Located throughout the community and outside the Community Center, gas BBQs and picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you use these amenities, please clean up after yourself and dispose of all trash in the nearest dumpster.
Play Areas
Four playgrounds for children are located throughout the community. In addition, there are several large grassy areas ideal for outdoor play. Two half-size basketball courts are located outside the Living & Learning Service Center and Verano Parking Structure.
Laundry Rooms
There are several laundry facilities in the community. Use of laundry machines is currently included in your housing payment. Apartment keys provide access to laundry rooms in Verano.
Contact & Community Hours
Contact Information
Living & Learning Service Center
6529 Adobe Circle Rd, South, Irvine, CA 92617
(949) 824-5964
vpassign@housing.hsg.uci.edu
Services Provided
- Apartment keys/lock outs
- Eligibility and Housing Agreements
- Community facilities reservations
- Parking
- Routine/emergency maintenance requests (work orders may be submitted on-line)
- Move in/out questions
- Educational and recreational programs
- Neighbor/roommate issues
| Facility Hours | Mon – Fri | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living & Learning Service Center | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | CLOSED | CLOSED |