Live Where Gators Thrive!
When you live on campus, you’ll belong to a community where you’ll find personal and academic support along with plenty of opportunities to make great friends and memorable experiences. Plus, you’ll be just steps away from classes, resources and campus activities.
Freshmen...We Have Space for YOU!
Great news! All freshmen students who have accepted their admission offer, completed the housing application and paid the application fee will have a GUARANTEED space in housing!
Be sure to apply early so you'll have a better chance of receiving your preferred community and room type.
A Home to Fit Every Budget
With all of the benefits that on-campus housing has to offer, SF State strives to ensure that housing is accessible to all. That’s why we’ve allocated bedspaces at a reduced rate to eligible freshmen.
Steps to Apply for Housing
1 | Explore Housing Options & Fees
Find your new home! Before you apply, take a virtual tour of our residential community and explore our available housing options. Once you've identified your preferred community and room type, review the associated housing fees and meal plan requirements for your selected community.
2 | Apply for Housing
Choose to enhance your college experience...apply to live on campus! Click the appropriate button below to view important application dates and for instructions on how to apply for housing and select your roommate (where applicable).
REMINDER | Be sure to Accept your Admission Offer (AAO). We cannot reserve a space for you until you have accepted.
I want to apply for housing for the:
Are you a student with a family?
We have space for you too! Click the button below to learn about the housing options that are available to students with families.
3 | Receive a Housing Reservation
Get ready to celebrate! If a space has been reserved for you in housing, a notification will be sent to your SF State email account. You will receive your room and community information after you complete step 4 (spring and academic year applicants only).
REMINDER | Room reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
4 | Confirm Your Housing Reservation
(Spring & academic year applicants only)
Let us know you're coming! We will notify you when it's time to log back into the Student Housing Portal to complete the Move-in Confirmation form. Once this form has been submitted, you will be able to view your room and community information along with your assigned move-in timeslot.
IMPORTANT | Do not skip this step! Skipping this step may result in the cancellation of your reservation.
Additional Resources
Have questions about housing? We're here to help! Visit our FAQ page or connect with us at housing@sfsu.edu or (415) 338-1067.
Protect your things! Renters insurance is optional, but recommended as it can safeguard your personal items from damage or theft.