Getting settled into your new home doesn’t just mean unpacking. You also need to become familiar with your neighborhood, meet your community support team, and learn how to get assistance if something comes up.
Get Situated
Set Up Your Space
Have fun setting up your room just the way you like it. Adding your personal touch will create a sense of familiarity that will help you quickly become comfortable in your new space.
Dispose of Your Moving Boxes
After you unpack, dispose of your boxes in the debris bins located in your community. So that everyone's boxes will fit, please be sure to break down your boxes before tossing them into the bin.
Get Ready to Show Off Your Style!
After you transform your space into a vibe that’s totally you, enter our Room Decorating Contest for a chance to win a great prize. Details on how to enter will be available on the housing website & social media in early September.
Connect to the Internet
Internet providers vary by building. Detailed directions on how to connect will be sent to your SFSU email account upon check-in.
You can also visit the 'Residential Wi-Fi Services' page for instructions and support contact information.
Grab a Bite to Eat
After you're situated, be sure to grab a delicious meal at Yerba Buena Dining Hall or Monarca Dining Hall. Meals are available to residents with meal plans (activated at check-in) or for $10 per person + tax (credit or debit card only).
YERBA BUENA DINING HALL
7:30 AM – 10 AM
11 AM – 8:30 PM
Located next to WGC
MONARCA DINING HALL
11 AM – 2 PM
5 PM – 8:30 PM
Located next to TJS
Get Acquainted
Meet Your Community Support Team
Each community has a dedicated team of caring professionals here to support you. Whether you have a question or just need a helping hand, feel free to stop by your community desk or reach out by email — we’re always happy to assist!
Explore Your Community
Wondering where the laundry rooms are, where to dispose of your trash, and how to pick up your mail? Click the button below to find essential information that will help you get familiar with your new community.
Explore Campus
There is so much to see and do on campus and the surrounding area. During your first few weeks here, we hope you'll take some time to explore and engage in campus life.
Get Things Done
Let Us Know How to Best Support You!
Let us know how best to support you this year by completing the COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY. We value your insights, ideas, and feedback—they help us grow stronger together as a community!
Filling out the survey automatically enters you in our drawing for a chance to win one of our great prizes! Winners are randomly selected.
SURVEY AVAILABLE | August 24 - September 17
PRIZES | Amazon gift cards ($50/$75/$100)
Turn It In!
- To avoid unnecessary charges at move-out, be sure to complete the ROOM CONDITION FORM within 3 days of your move-in date.
- Complete the OCCUPANCY VERIFICATION FORM between by no later than August 27 to let us know you've arrived.
Learn About Housing Policies
All residents are responsible for knowing and abiding by the policies and procedures contained in the COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS GUIDE, so be sure to review it thoroughly.
Get Coverage
Want to protect your personal belongings? Now you can apply for personal property insurance through GRADGUARD directly on the Student Housing Portal.
Get Assistance
Get Involved
Welcome Week Events
Connect with Fellow Gators! Every year, GatorFest! celebrates the return of the start of the academic year. GatorFest! is an opportunity to start strong, make new connections, join clubs and organizations, learn more about the University's resources and services, and celebrate being a Gator!
Community Floor Meetings
TCS/TJS/VCS | August 20 | 10 AM - Noon
UPN | August 20 | 3 PM - 5 PM
MSQ/UPS | August 24 - 28
Come meet your community support team and your fellow community members! Meetings are per floor/block. See your RA for details.