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University Housing Policies

Updated Oct. 3, 2025

University Housing aims to provide environments that are clean, safe, inclusive and conducive to sleep and study. In turn, residents are expected to make mature, responsible, and respectful choices as individuals and a community.

Residents are expected to uphold the policies outlined in the California State University Student Code of Conduct as well as sets policies specific to Cal Poly.

Alleged policy violations are referred to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR), which investigates cases, meets with students, and determines outcomes and administrative and educational resolutions. Learn more about the policies below.

Policies and Contracts

2025-26 Contracts and Addendums

University Policy Guide Policy Guide PDF (updated Aug. 25, 2025)

Terms and Conditions

Housing and Dining License Terms and Conditions (updated Jan. 29, 2025)

Continuing and Transfer Student Documents

Continuing and Transfer Student Housing and Dining Contract (updated Jan. 29, 2025)
Continuing and Transfer Student Housing and Dining License Terms and Conditions Addendum (updated Jan. 30, 2025)
Transfer Student Housing License (updated April 9, 2025)
Transfer Student Housing Terms and Contract addendum (updated April 9, 2025)

First-year Student Documents
First-year student housing and dining contract (updated April 9, 2025)
First-year student housing and dining contract addendum (updated April 9, 2025)
Two-year housing program addendum (updated April 9, 2025)

2025-26 University Housing Policy Guides

University Housing Policy Guide (pdf) - (updated Aug. 2025)
University Housing Resource Guide (pdf) - (updated Aug. 2025)

2024-25 Contracts and Addendums

Terms and Conditions

Housing and Dining License Terms and Conditions (updated Jan. 31, 2024)
Housing and Dining License Terms and Conditions Winter/Spring 2025 Contract (Updated Dec. 4, 2024)
Housing and Dining License Terms and Conditions Spring 2025 Contract (update Feb. 13, 2025)

Continuing and Transfer Student Documents

Continuing and Transfer Student Housing and Dining Contract (updated Feb. 7, 2024)
Continuing and Transfer Student Housing and Dining License Terms and Conditions Addendum (updated Jan. 31, 2024)

First-year Student Documents
First-year student housing and dining contract (updated April 10, 2024)
First-year student housing and dining contract addendum (updated April 8, 2024)
Two-year housing program addendum (updated Jan. 19, 2024)

Housing and Dining Cancelation Form

To cancel your housing, go to University Housing in your Cal Poly Portal, then click on Housing Cancelations. All cancelation information is located here

Additional Policies and Documents

Guest and Overnight Guest Information

Information on how to register guests and overnight stays can be found here. No guests or overnight visitors are allowed around Halloween and St. Patricks

Damage Charges

Report any pre-existing damages on your Housing Portal
Housing Charge Appeal Form Guidelines
Housing Charge Appeal Form
Damage Charge Rate Schedule

FERPA and Title 5

FERPA Release (may be completed by students)
Title 5 California Code of Regulations

Bunk Bed Safety for Bunked and Lofted Beds

Beds may be bunked or lofted. Use of any unapproved furniture to raise or loft beds is prohibited.If you need an accommodation, reach out to the Disability Resource Center right away. They may require documentation of your need. Residents agree to accept all risks associated with bunked and lofted beds, including falls and injury. Misuse of bunked and lofted beds could result in disciplinary action.

Safety Guidelines:

Do not remove the safety rails or ladders.
Use the provided ladders to enter and exit the bed. Face the ladder to enter and exit.
Do not hang or attach items on the ladders – they are trip hazards.
Do not move beds. They must not block doorways or windows or impede access and egress.
Mattresses are provided. Do not bring a mattress without inspection and written approval.
Toppers need to have 5” of clearance between the their top and the top of rails.
Please reach out to us at 805-756-1226 with concerns to request adjustments.

Housing Occupancy Data

Cal Poly

Campus Housing Facilities
Sept. 2025
The following table shows occupancy statistics for the University's housing facilities, all of which are located on campus.

Spaces that do not generate revenue include spots for student leaders—Resident and Community Advisors and staff—CSDs and Faculty-in-Residence, winter break housing, DRC closures and the Cal Poly Cares program.

For context, Cal Poly's total enrollment is 23,177. The existing housing inventory is 9,051. 5,497 students are required to live on campus as part of the University's two-year housing program.
Description	Student Residence hall Spaces	Student apartment Spaces	Faculty/Staff Apartment Spaces
Design capacity	4,262	3,460	16
Spaces with temporary adjustments	1,086	250	3
Total available spaces	5,348	3,710	19
Total spaces occupied	5,309	3,553	15
Percentage of available spaces that are occupied	99%	96%	79%
Percentage over design capacity	125%	103%	94%
Spaces that do not generate revenue	177	107	19
Revenue generating spaces	5,168	3,446	-4%

Cal Poly Solano Campus

Campus Housing Facilities
Sept. 2025
The following table shows occupancy statistics for the University's housing facilities, all of which are located on campus.

For context, Cal Poly Solano's total enrollment is 824. The existing housing inventory is 845. 709 requested to live on campus. 259 students are required to live on campus.
Description	Student Residence hall Spaces	Student apartment Spaces	Faculty/Staff Apartment Spaces
Design capacity	845	-	4
Spaces with temporary adjustments	-20	-	-
Total available spaces	825	-	4
Total spaces occupied	709	-	4
Percentage of available spaces that are occupied	86%	-	100%
Percentage of design capacity	84%	-	100%
Spaces that do not generate revenue	29	-	-
Revenue generating spaces	680	-	4