Palo Verde
About Palo Verde
Palo Verde Apartments one of three Graduate and Family Housing communities. The community houses mainly graduate, medical, and law students, plus a smaller 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.
Palo Verde at a Glance
652 Unfurnished Apartments
- One, Two, and Three-bedroom units
- Limited studios
- Stove and range
- Refrigerator
- Internet and cable included
- No air conditioning available
- Electricity and telephone not included in rates
Community Facilities
- Gas barbecues
- Laundry facilities
- 24/7 Computer lab
- Two Organic Gardens
- Community rooms
- Playground
- Electric vehicle charging station (housing office)
“We really like it here at Palo Verde! There are a lot of families with children here and the community is great as well. The neighborhood itself has a very spacious feel to it.”
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
1,050 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.
Palo Verde Residents Council
Connect with the Palo Verde Residents Council, the elected body which acts as a liaison between residents and Palo Verde housing.
Childcare Programs
UCI Housing offers childcare programs in Verano Place.
Palo Verde Compost Brochure
Learn more about composting in Palo Verde .
CURRENT RESIDENTS
Information on community housing policies, parking, facilities, programs and resources are available via the navigation menu located on the Community Life tab.
Amenities & Facilities
Community Room
Located in lower Palo Verde, near buildings 2200 and 3100, the Clubhouse can be reserved for meetings, small gatherings, or study groups. Amenities include large screen TV, DVD player, and VCR, plenty of comfortable seating and tables, natural gas only fireplace, small kitchen with microwave, sink, and refrigerator. BBQ grills are located right outside the Clubhouse.
Lounge/Conference Room
Located below the Palo Verde Office, on the first level, the Lounge / Conference Room contains: one dividable conference room/study lounge and a multi-purpose room. Amenities include:
- Large screen TV, DVD player, and VCR
- Surround sound
- Plenty of comfortable seating
- Natural gas fireplace
- Photo of PV Lounge
**Maximum Occupancy – 104 (Lounge/Conference Room), 60 (Lounge only)
*Safe Zone – Confidential resources available
Reservations are taken at the Palo Verde Housing Office. For more information, please call the Palo Verde Housing Office at (949) 824-8918.
Club House
Located in lower Palo Verde, near buildings 2200 and 3100, the Clubhouse can be reserved for meetings, small gatherings, or study groups. Amenities include:
- Large screen TV, DVD player, and VCR
- Plenty of comfortable seating
- Natural gas only fireplace
- Small kitchen with microwave
**Maximum Occupancy – 40
Reservations are taken at the Palo Verde Housing Office. For more information, please call the Palo Verde Housing Office at (949) 824-8918.
The Rachel Carson Organic Garden Cooperative
The Rachel Carson Organic Garden Cooperative is open all year to Palo Verde residents for planting and growing vegetables, flowers, herbs, trees, and other plants. The garden is located behind the 8200 building, and contains plots that can be used for organic gardening (NO pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or herbicides). Residents interested in acquiring a plot, or information about electronic waitlist procedures, may email: GFHgardens@uci.edu.
Playground/Playgroup
Palo Verde offers a playground, located off of Palo Verde Road, as well as a weekly playgroup. Children should always have adult supervision on the playground to ensure safe and proper use of playground and equipment, to help prevent injury. For safety reasons, we ask that children play only in the areas provided with playground equipment.
The Palo Verde Playgroup meets on Thursdays, from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. in The Palo Verde Community Room.
Childcare Programs (in Verano Place)
Visit this page to see Childcare & Playgroup options.
Community Barbecues and Picnic Tables
Located throughout the community and outside the Community Room and the Clubhouse, 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 any garbage in the nearest dumpster.
Laundry Rooms
There are eight laundry facilities located throughout the community. Laundry machines all operate with credit, debit, or prepaid debit cards.
Contact & Community Hours
Contact Information
Community Assignments Service Center
7000 Palo Verde Road, Irvine, CA 92697-3930
(949) 824-8918
pvoffice@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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Assignments Service Center | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Community Room* | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Closes Midnight Fri) |
8 a.m. – Midnight | 8 a.m .– 10 p.m. |
| Lounge/ Conference Room* |
8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Closes Midnight Fri) |
8 a.m. – Midnight | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
| Clubhouse* | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Closes Midnight Fri) |
8 a.m. – Midnight | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
* = unless reserved