FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When will new incoming freshmen and transfer students receive notification of their assigned rooms and roommates?
You will receive an email from the Department of Residential Life via your new USD email account with your room assignment and roommate information on August 8 (i.e. 8-8-08).
Is there anything I can do if I do not get assigned to the room type or area that I wanted?
Unfortunately, we are not always able to give everyone his or her first room/building choice. We encourage you to make the best of the situation by starting the year out with a positive attitude. Each year many students who do not receive their first housing choices make great friends and discover very quickly the benefits of the area where they have been assigned. And your Resident Assistant is there to assist you. Because we anticipate starting the year with all freshman housing areas being full, no room change requests will be accepted until after September 15.
If I have questions regarding my meal plan, whom should I contact?
You should contact Campus Card Services at (619) 260-5999 for all questions regarding campus meal plans.
I am an incoming freshman. Can I live off-campus?
University policy requires that all new freshmen must live on-campus. The only automatic exceptions are for students who will be commuting from the home of their parents or legal guardians. Therefore, any new freshman student desiring an exception to this residency requirement for any other reason must submit his/her request in writing and must receive approval from the Director of Housing prior to making any plans to live off campus. Exceptions (if any) are determined on a case-by-case basis because of the important First Year Experience (FYE) programming that occurs within the residence halls.
If I have not already completed my online housing application, am I still able to do so?
Any incoming freshman and transfer student who has submitted a $250 commitment deposit to Admissions can still sign up for housing. However, this should be completed as soon as possible and campus housing can only be guaranteed for students who complete their online applications no later than Thursday, July 31.
How do new incoming freshmen and transfer students sign up for campus housing?
Instructions and information for the online application process are on page 11 of the New Student Issue Living On At USD .
Note: Transfer students will need to send an email to housing@sandiego.edu with your housing preferences (i.e. room occupancy and name of the building) after you have completed ALL parts of the online application. Since all returning students have already selected their rooms for 2008-09, there will be very limited (if any) single bedrooms available for transfer students.
I am going to live on campus this fall, am I able to move in before the move-in dates noted below?
No. Due to late August dates when summer residents will be moving out and therefore the very short time period that Housekeeping has for getting rooms ready for fall semester residents, no early arrivals can be accommodated.
What is the move in date and time for new freshmen and transfers students?
Saturday, August 30, 2008. Times vary to reduce crowding and to guarantee that there will be staff to assist you with moving your personal belongings from your vehicle to your room. So please refer and adhere to the move-in schedule for Torero Days New Student Orientation that was mailed to you from the Office of Student Affairs so that we can provide you with a comfortable and convenient move-in experience.
I am a returning undergraduate student. When can I move in?
Returning undergraduate residents can move in at 12 noon on Monday, September 1, 2008.
What is the move-in date and time for new law students?
New law student residents can move in at 12 noon on Sunday, August 17, 2008.
What is the move in date and time for new graduate student residents?
New graduate residents can move in at 12 noon on Monday, September 1, 2008.
What are the last times/dates of departure each semester for undergraduate residents?
Fall 2008: Saturday, December 20 at 12 noon or 24 hours after your last final, whichever comes first.
Spring 2009: Friday, May 22 at 12 noon or 24 hours after your last final, whichever comes first. Graduating seniors may stay until Monday, May 25 at 12 noon.
I'm a returning student. Can I live on-campus?
The returning student online room application and room selection process for the 2008/2009 academic year was completed in April. However, you can be put on an interest list if you:
• Pay the $250 non-refundable prepayment to the Cashier's Office.
• Fill out the online application at http://starportal.sandiego.edu/StarPortal/ .
• Bring the receipt to the Office of Residential Life in the Mission Crossroads and fill out an interest form.
I'm an incoming law or graduate student. Can I live on-campus?
Our law and graduate student housing is currently full and there is a long waiting list. Therefore, no additional campus housing requests are being accepted from law and graduate students for the fall semester. If you are still interested in living on campus during the spring semester, please notify the Department of Residential Life of your interest after November 1.
Does USD offer campus housing to Paralegal students?
Due to the surplus demand for campus housing during the fall semester, no campus housing is available to accommodate Paralegal students during the fall semester.
Does USD offer short-term housing to non-USD affiliated individuals?
No, the university does not offer campus housing to non-University affiliated individuals at any time of the year.
What are the sizes of the first year residence hall rooms?
Room dimensions vary by area. Since we are unable to give you the exact measurements of your room, below are the approximate room sizes:
Triple: 230-250 square feet
Double: 140-200 square feet
Single: 90-100 square feet
What are the bed sizes in first year housing areas?
The vast majority of beds in Missions A, Missions B, Camino, Maher, and the San Antonio de Padua are extra long twin (i.e. approximately 36” x 80”). A very small number are standard size (i.e. approximately 36” x 75”). Founders Hall has some rooms with standard size beds and some rooms with extra long beds. We recommend that all residents purchase extra long sheets because the majority of beds are extra long and extra long will fit comfortably on both standard and extra long length beds. You can always purchase additional sheets after you arrive.
Where do I get information about MicroFridges?
Incoming freshmen should get information in the mail. However, if you do not received that letter, you can contact the company by clicking here, or by calling 1-888-929-0806.
Can I bring my own mini-refrigerator and microwave?
Yes, as long as the refrigerator is no larger than 5 cubic feet.
Is there a bank on campus?
Yes, beginning this fall, there will be a branch of U.S. Bank on campus located on the lower level of the University Center.
