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University Housing Policies
Updated Jan. 30, 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
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)
2024-25 University Housing Policy Guides
- University Housing Policy Guide (pdf) - (updated Sept. 18, 2024)
- University Housing Resource Guide (pdf) - (updated Nov. 7, 2023)
2024-25 Contracts and Addendums
Terms and Conditions
Housing and Dining License Terms and Conditions (updated Jan. 31, 2024)
Housing and Dining License Teams and Conditions Winter/Spring 2025 Contract (Updated Dec. 4, 2024)
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)
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
- Report any pre-existing damages on your Housing Portal
- Damage Charge Rate Schedule
FERPA and Title 5
- FERPA Release (may be completed by students)
- Title 5 California Code of Regulations
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.
