Get ready to make SF State your home! A place where you can belong to a supportive and engaging community that will help you thrive both personally and academically.
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Your Journey Starts Here!
Why Live on Campus
Being close to classes and enjoying a sense of community are just some of the benefits that will enhance your college experience when you live on campus.
Where to Live on Campus
SF State has a variety of housing communities, room types and meal plans for you to choose from. Whatever you’re looking for, we have a space that’s right for you.
How to Apply to Live on Campus
Ready to apply? Click the link below to learn about the application process, important application dates and deadlines, and to find answers to housing application FAQs.
Take a virtual tour of housing and discover which residential community is right for you!
Announcements
Guarantee Yourself a Space in On-campus Housing!
The 2025-2026 housing application opens on NOW OPEN! Apply early to guarantee yourself a space and to increase your chances of receiving your preferred room type.
Who gets guaranteed housing?
- All freshmen students who complete* an application
- Any non-freshman student who completes* an application by the April 6th priority application deadline
*A completed application means that a student has accepted their admission offer and paid the initial payment.
New Residential Dining Hall Opening on March 31, 2025!
We're excited to announce that our new dining hall, Yerba Buena, is opening next month! This state-of-the-art dining facility will offer more dining options to our residents to enhance their dining experience.
Food Options
Spring | Retail items and a pop-up station
Summer & Fall | All-you-care-to-eat meals at a variety of cuisine platforms