Getting Settled Guide

① Get Situated

Student on computer

Connect to the Internet

Internet providers vary by building. Detailed directions on how to connect will be sent to your SF State email account upon check-in or you can visit the 'Residential Wi-Fi Services' page for more information.

Students standing in front of housing arm in arm

Review the Community Standards Living Guide

All residents are responsible for knowing and abiding by the policies
and procedures contained in the Community Living Standards Guide. Be sure to review it thoroughly.

Student reviewing housing document

Turn It In!

To avoid unnecessary charges at moveout, be sure to turn in your Room Condition Form to your community desk by no later than February 3rd.

Verify your occupancy after Move-in by completing the Occupancy Verification form on the Housing Portal between Jan. 31 - Feb 10.

Staff at move-in table

Let Us Know How to Best Support You!

Complete our Community Engagement Survey between January 21st through February 3rd at noon. Filling out the survey enters you to win a Trader Joe’s gift card. 

② Get Acquainted

Mary Park Hall (MPH), Mary Ward Hall (MWH), Towers at Centennial Square (TCS), Towers Junior Suites (TJS), Village at Centennial Square (VCS), Manzanita Square (MSQ), University Park North (UPN), University Park South (UPS)

3 Neighborhoods | 8 Communities

Each community has live-in student leaders and Resident Assistants (RA) who are here to assist you in connecting with other students, becoming more familiar with campus, managing conflicts, and helping you get through challenges. 

Each community is also staffed with a team of professionals to provide you support. You can connect with them via the front desk of your community.

Richie Sanders - Area Coordinator

Richie Sanders | Area Coordinator
MPH & MWH | Email Richie

Chastity Stokes - Area Coordinator

Chastity Stokes | Area Coordinator
VCS | Email Chastity

Mark Alfaro - Area Coordinator

Mark Alfaro | Area Coordinator
UPN | Email Mark

Nika Battle - Area Coordinator

Nika Daniel | Area Coordinator
TCS & TJS | Email Nika

Jordan Murray - Area Coordinator

Jordan Murray | Area Coordinator
MSQ & UPS | Email Jordan

Stay in the Know

Stay in the Know!

Check the 'Current Residents' page regularly for announcements, important dates and links to various resources such as our COVID-19 information page, our operational calendar, the Community Living Standards Guide (Housing policies) and more.

Students at a Meet and Greet in front of TJS

Join Us!

Meet the ResLife team and your fellow community members at your Community Meet & Greet on January 23rd from 1 - 2 PM.

UPN | In front of 295 Buckingham Way office
MSQ & UPS | MSQ lobby at 2 Varela
MPH & MWH | Mary Park Hall Lounge
TCS & TJS | Residential Life Resource Center at TJS
VCS | Village B-5th Floor Lounge & Village C-3rd Floor Lounge (Concurrently)

Campus map

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. 

③ Get Assistance

If you have a cleanliness, maintenance, or repair issue with your space after you have moved in, click the 'Maintenance Issues' button below to submit a service request AND email housing@sfsu.edu with your name, SF State ID number and the work order number. Please Note: Students will not be assigned a new room for any of the above issues that can be resolved by Facilities Services.