Mesa Court
About Mesa Court
Mesa Court (one of two Residence Halls) is a first-year housing community with twenty-nine classic halls and three towers. Each residential community has a common space for studying and socializing, a small kitchen, and laundry facilities.
Most residential communities are mixed-gender, though all-female and gender-inclusive (see Open House theme hall) options are available.
Mesa Court at a Glance
29 “Classic” Halls
- 2,044 total spaces; 55-90 beds per hall
- Single gender suites
- 6 rooms per suite
- Shared bathrooms
- Hall kitchen and living room
- Laundry Room
- Study Rooms in many halls
- No air conditioning available
3 Six-Level “Towers”
- 1,016 total spaces; 338-340 beds per tower
- Mixed gender floors
- Single gender room pairs share bathroom
- Study space on every floor
- Great room with kitchen
- Laundry facilities in each hall
- No air conditioning available
Community Facilities
- Study pavilion with wifi, group study rooms
- Fitness & Recreation
- Mail Room
- The Anteatery dining commons
- Taza Coffee House
- Classroom space and Cyber Lounge
- Outdoor fitness course
- Basketball courts
“Mesa Court is truly the Irvine Campus’ oasis. The people you meet, the lifelong connections you make, and the opportunities you are exposed to create an inviting atmosphere where you can thrive both academically and socially.”
Meal Plans & Dining Facilities
All students living in the residence halls are required to hold a meal plan, and each res-hall community has a dining facility that serves three meals a day, Monday-Friday, and two meals a day on Saturday & Sunday. Read more information on Meal Plans.
Demographics
Fall 2021: 2,764 First- and Second-Year Students
Live-in Resident Advisors in every hall
Theme Communities
What are you interested in? Mesa Court themed communities provide opportunities to explore your interests and talents, build relationships, learn and grow outside the classroom. Live with peers who share your interest in art, music, technology, sustainability issues, outdoor adventure and more!
Amenities & Facilities
Community Center
Cyber Lounge
The Cyber Lounge is located on the first floor of the Community Center and is equipped with computers and a variety of comfortable seating. Software available includes Word, Excel, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Software programs for selected majors are also installed. In addition to computer stations there are private study cubicles and laptop stations with nearby outlets for easy charging.
We encourage residents to suggest new software and hardware recommendations to keep our lab responsive to students’ changing needs.
Study Space
The Community Center offers several different group or individual study options:
1st Floor: Near the front desk there is a private study room, with a whiteboard, great for small groups, and in the Cyber Lounge there are individual study cubicles. There are also 3 rooms that may be divided for group study.
2nd Floor: Multi-purpose room which is used for programming, hall banquets, and large-scale meetings. This space is used for free study during finals week.
The Court Study Pavilion
The Court offers 1 large study area, 1 large quiet study area, and 2 reservable private study rooms (maximum 6 people) along with one open study room with wifi and printing services available through WEPA printing.
Mail Services
- Temporary and replacement keys
Recreation/Fitness
Group Study Space - Conejo
Laundry Facilities
Kitchens
Although meal plans are included in the residence hall housing contract, a small kitchen is located in every hall and tower for preparing late-night snacks or other treats. The kitchen is furnished with a stove, oven, full-size refrigerator, and microwave. RA’s may reserve baking kits from the Community Center. Anyone using kitchen facilities are expected to clean up after themselves.
Contact & Community Hours
Mesa Court Housing Office
The Mesa Court Housing Office is where you can find professional staff offices and a wealth of information on the Mesa Court community and UC Irvine campus resources. Our front desk staff can assist you with key-related issues (eg. lock-outs) and other information and service needs.
- Information about room changes and contract cancellations
- Work Order forms – work orders may also be submitted on-line
- Lost and found
- General information about events in Mesa Court and on campus
- Appointments with Housing Staff
Contact Information
4053 Mesa Road, Irvine, CA 92697-3925
(949) 824-6177
mesacourt@uci.edu
| Mon – Fri | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Office | 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. | 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. | 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. |
| Community Center | Closed (Under Construction) | Closed (Under Construction) | Closed (Under Construction) |
| Mailroom | 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. | 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. | 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
| Fitness Center | 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. | 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. | 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. |