Student Housing
University of the West provides students an opportunity to live where they learn.
Convenient, safe and affordable, UWest housing offers a unique opportunity to fully experience our vibrant campus life and community. Living on campus also puts you steps away from faculty and staff, campus resources, and student services. Students who live on campus spend less time commuting, and more time preparing for success.
Amenities in the Residence Halls Include:
- Triple, double, and single rooms (room type based on availability)
- Furnished accommodations
- Lounge and study spaces
- Computer lab
- Wireless network in student rooms
- Coin-operated laundry rooms
- Live-in staff who coordinate activities, serve as peer advisors, and manage the building
- Leadership opportunities
- Recreation Room
- Student Kitchen
UWest does our best to provide on-campus housing in our residence halls to all eligible students who apply.
- Please submit your housing application after you have been admitted to the university and submitted your Intent to Enroll to the Office of Admissions.
- The housing application is submitted via an online form. Please contact housing@uwest.edu to receive the link and begin the application process.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Fall Housing Application Deadline: July 1
Spring Housing Application Deadline: December 1
Submit your Housing Application as soon as possible to secure a space in the residence halls. You will be notified of your room assignment by early August. We must receive your completed Housing Application to secure your space.
*Housing Applications received after the due date will be accepted if space is available.
- Are you under 18? If so, your parent or guardian signature will need to sign the online application as well.
- Once you submit the housing application, it is a legally binding contract for the entire semester. Early cancellations are rarely permitted.
- You will be billed the $50.00 Housing Application Fee account when we receive your Housing Application. We will send you instructions on paying the fee. Housing Applications will not be fully processed until the housing application fee is paid.
Contact the Office of Residential Life
housing@uwest.edu
Fall 2023 Pricing (17 weeks/No Meals)
- Triple – $1,985
- Double – $2,629
- Single – $4,580
Additional Fees
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- Housing Application Fee – $50.00 – Non-refundable, billed after you submit your contract.
- Housing Security Deposit – $200.00
- Mail Processing Fee – $20.00/semester
Important Deadlines
- Summer 2023 (continuing residents only)
- Summer Housing Period: May 22 – August 13
FALL 2023
- Fall Housing Application Deadline: July 1
- Fall Housing Move-In Begins: August 11
- Fall Housing Period: August 14 – December 10, 2023
SPRING 2024
- Spring Housing Application Deadline: December 1
- Spring Housing Move-In Begins: January 12
- Spring Housing Period: January 15 – May 19
Staying When the University is Closed – Break Housing
The residence halls are open during the University’s Winter Break period between the end of Fall and the beginning of Spring semester. Residents who would like to stay during Winter Break need to pay the Winter Break fee.
Minimal services are provided when the campus closes for two weeks at the end of the year (e.g. emergency staffing only, no mail services). Winter break housing applications become available during the Fall semester.
- Thanksgiving Break – Included in Fall contract
- Winter Break – Winter Break Fee
- Spring Break – Included in Spring contract
Contact the Office of Residential Life
Email: housing@uwest.edu
Contact the Office of Student Life
Stephanie Ruiz
Student Life Coordinator
Tel: (626) 571-8811 x3317
Email: stephanier@uwest.edu
FAQs
What are the Residence Halls rules?
The main things to remember are that UWest is a dry campus—no alcohol or recreational drugs are allowed on campus. Smoking is only allowed outside in designated areas.
Please see and familiarize yourself with the complete Residence Hall Guidelines here.
Remember that residence hall life is communal, meaning that we cannot do whatever we want as if we were the only ones living on campus. We have to remember that our actions affect others.
How and when are room assignments made?
Room assignments are made beginning a few weeks prior to the start of each semester.
What about the meals?
Room assignments are made beginning a few weeks prior to the start of each semester.
Where do I wash my clothes?
There are coin-operated washers and driers on the first floor of Hall A and in a small room behind Hall B.
How can I request a specific roommate?
You can indicate your roommate request as well as other special requests when you fill out your online housing application. Please note that for roommate requests to be honored, all of the roommates must request one another in writing.
If a student decides to request a roommate after submitting the online application, they should email housing@uwest.edu with their request.
What if something in my room is broken?
If you are having problems with the facilities in your room, you simply submit an online work order and our friendly General Services staff will repair the problem in a timely manner.
When can I move in?
Early arrivals must make a special request with the Residential Life Coordinator and be approved to arrive early. If the early arrival is approved, the student will be responsible for pro-rated daily charges until their semester contract goes into effect. While we want to accommodate your travel schedule, we also need time to ensure the rooms are clean and ready for your arrival.
What if I cannot go home during breaks?
No problem. The residence hall is open year round. The basic agreement includes the fall and spring semesters. However, a summer agreement is also available, and a supplemental agreement is available for the winter break period between the fall and spring semesters. The residence hall also remains open for the Thanksgiving holiday and spring break.
Can a student break his/her agreement to move off campus?
The agreement is a legally binding document. You are required to pay the full amount on your agreement even if you move out early. If you withdraw from the university, however, prior to the end of your agreement, you will not be penalized.
Can students bring a refrigerator?
You are welcome to bring a small refrigerator, or to purchase one once you arrive. We also encourage you to discuss any purchases with your roommates.
Is it possible for students to be employed in the residence halls?
Limited employment opportunities are available for Residential Assistants (RAs). iResidential Assistants receive a room fee waiver in return for responsibilities assisting residents and conducting residential life programming. Be on the lookout for postings regarding student employment opportunities around campus.
How can students decorate their rooms?
You are welcome to decorate your rooms, but please avoid putting up things with nails or adhesives that will damage the walls or cabinets in any way. Also, please discuss things with your roommates before decorating to avoid any conflict.
How can students What appliances are allowed in the room? their rooms?
You may have a hot water heater, coffee maker, small microwave, and/or mini fridge. Cooking in your room is strictly prohibited because it is a serious fire hazard. All cooking must be done in the Student Kitchen below the Recreation Room.
Are pets allowed?
You are welcome to have fish in a small tank, but no pets that can survive outside of water are allowed.
During semester and holiday breaks, may students leave their belongings in their rooms?
If you are not contracted to live in the residence hall for any period, you should be prepared to remove your belongings from the residence hall.
Who is responsible for a student’s property?
Remember that the university does not accept any liability or responsibility for your personal belongings. When you check out of your room, you are required to take all of your belongings with you. Anything you leave behind will be removed and discarded at your expense, where necessary, or become the property of the university.
Can I have overnight guests in my residence hall room?
Overnight guests are not allowed. Guests are not covered by the university’s insurance policy.
What fire safety precautions are in place in the residence halls?
The residence hall has a fire alarm system. If you hear the alarm, you must vacate the building immediately and meet the staff and other residents by the gazebo on the lawn. Also, smoking, lit incense, candles or any kind of open flame or burning items are strictly prohibited at all times.
What security measures are in place in the residence halls?
The main entrance doors to the residence halls are accessible by key card and should remain closed at all times to ensure everyone’s safety. Room doors are accessible by key and should also be locked at all times. Some rooms are equipped with lockable cabinets. You might want to bring a lockable box of some kind.
In addition, security cameras have been placed in the public areas of the residence halls.