Housing Application FAQs

Guaranteed housing is available to all students who have submitted a 2025-2026 housing application along with their initial payment and who have accepted their admission offer. 

Click the link below to view housing options for continuing residents. 

Yes, students in Manzanita Square who wish to keep the same room will need to apply for housing by a specific deadline. You will receive an email regarding this option and the applicable deadline.  Please be aware, however, that if you are currently in a space designated for a ResLife staff member, you may be re-assigned to another bedspace in Manzanita Square.

Yes. You will be asked to select your preferred building and room type from any housing options that are still available when you complete the application. PLEASE NOTE: There are various factors, however that may result in a different room/building assignment than the preferences you selected when you applied.

Yes, all applicants except those who choose Manzanita Square will have the ability to select a roommate.

Student housing offers single, double, and triple occupancy options throughout the communities. All double and triple occupancy units will result in roommates and/or apartment-mates unless otherwise prohibited by the local public health authority. Please refer to the License Agreement for further information regarding occupancy.

If a space has been reserved for you in housing, a notification will be sent to your SF State email account. Visit the 'Apply' page and click on the application period you are applying for to learn when reservation notices will be sent. 

Room assignments changes will become available shortly after move-in. Visit the 'Room Change Information' page for further details. 

Yes, you can forward your application to spring at any time up until move-in day. Visit the 'Spring Forward' page for full details.