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Continuing Student Housing
Updated November 21, 2024
Continuing students enjoy apartment living in Cerro Vista or Poly Canyon Village (PCV). Shared apartments feature private or double rooms.
Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Please check frequently.
How to Secure Housing
All steps are completed through your Housing Portal on MyCalPoly.
Required Students
Current first-year CAFES, CAED, and CENG students, Cal Poly Scholars, TRIO Achievers, and student-athletes starting their second year in fall 2025
Sign up for campus housing
Housing Application opens on Jan. 30
- Choose one Residential Learning Community (RLC). Keep in mind, potential roommates must have the same RLC. Explore 2024-25 RLC options.
- Have your initial payment ready (automatically bypassed by students with greatest financial need)
- There will be an opportunity in the application to note if you will be connecting with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for any necessary accommodations.
- Add a phone number and opt in for text messages.
- Housing expects that all residents will create an inclusive room for students regardless of identity. Let us know if you prefer to live a room that is Queer-affirming, which is an environment where students who identify as Queer are fully welcomed in a supportive community. If you identify as Queer and want further support, the Pride Center can be reached here.
Add Roommates starting March 1
- All students in required and non-required groups who have signed up for housing can add up to three roommates.
- Roommate groups are optional. You can sign up as an individual, then select into an apartment with other groups or individuals during room selection.
- Request roommates in the housing application. Only students who have completed the application are searchable.
- Your roommate(s) must confirm your request
Finalize Application Preferences by March 15
Students who have submitted a completed application by March 15 are eligible to particpate in room selection. Housing expects that all residents will create an inclusive room for students regardless of identity. Let us know if you prefer to live a room that is Queer-affirming, which is an environment where students who identify as Queer are fully welcomed in a supportive community. If you identify as Queer and want further support, the Pride Center can be reached here.
Choose your space from April 22-May 9
- Appointments are determined by lottery and group size and may not be the same as others in your roommate group.
- Four-person groups will assign before smaller groups and individuals.
- Viewable spaces are based on your RLC preference, which you select in the housing app.
- If your preferred community or apartment type fills, you will see other available spaces.
- We cannot guarantee that separate roommate groups will be able to assign into the same apartment or have the same appointment day and/or time. Please keep your options open and communicate openly about alternatives with others who you hope to live with
Students who completed their housing application by March 17 will be emailed an appointment date and time to select your space. Since some communities fill quickly, preferences are not guaranteed.
Change Rooms from May 14-Aug. 9
- Room changes are on an individual basis and unlimited until the end date.
- Students who did not complete an application by March 15 can now participate in room selection.
- Continuing students can change rooms in the Housing Portal, based on availability.
All Residential Learning Community parameters are lifted so students can move into any available space.
Room Selection
Residental Learning Community parameters are lifted and students can change rooms as often as they want until the end date. Those who do not room select by Aug. 9 will be assigned a space.
Prep for Fall
- View your Housing fees on Aug. 15
- The last day to cancel housing is Aug. 21
- Reserve your Mustang Move-in Appointment on Aug. 26
- Make your first payment on Sept. 1
- Mustang Move-In for continuing students
Or Request an Exemption
Apply for an off-campus housing exemption starting Jan. 9 (for required students interested in living off-campus)
Required students who want to live off campus can request an exemption starting Jan. 9 in the Housing Portal on MyCalPoly. All exemption requests are reviewed by a committee. Decisions are made monthly and communicated via Cal Poly email.
All Other Students
Continuing students who do not have a two-year housing requirement can add their names to our initial interest list for next year's housing.
Add your name to the initial interest list from Feb. 13-Feb. 17
We anticipate a high demand for the remaining spaces that will be available. The initial interest list will be open for a limited timeframe — seven days. You can add your name starting at 9 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 13 through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Feb. 17. Spaces from this initial list are awarded by lottery, so chances of securing housing aren't based on when you sign up.
Add your name to the second interest list starting Feb. 26
- Spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You have 48 hours to accept an offer, so keep an eye on your Cal Poly email
Second Interest List opens at 9 a.m.
Add roommates starting March 1
- All students in required and non-required groups who have signed up for housing can add up to three roommates.
- Roommate groups are optional. You can sign up as an individual, then select into an apartment with other groups or individuals during room selection.
- Request roommates in the housing application. Only students who have completed the application are searchable. Your roommate(s) must confirm your request.
- Your roommates' RLCs must match. It's also helpful if apartment preferences match.
- We cannot guarantee that separate roommate groups will be able to assign into the same apartment or have the same appointment day and/or time. Please keep your options open and communicate openly about alternatives with others who you hope to live with.
Choose your space from April 22-May 9
- Appointments are determined by lottery and group size and may not be the same as others in your roommate group.
- Four-person groups will assign before smaller groups and individuals.
- Viewable spaces are based on your RLC preference, which you select in the housing app.
- If your preferred community or apartment type fills, you will see other available spaces.
- We cannot guarantee that separate roommate groups will be able to assign into the same apartment or have the same appointment day and/or time. Please keep your options open and communicate openly about alternatives with others who you hope to live with
Students who completed their housing application by March 17 will be emailed an appointment date and time to select your space. Since some communities fill quickly, preferences are not guaranteed.
Change Rooms from May 14-Aug. 9
- Room changes are on an individual basis and unlimited until the end date.
- Students who did not complete an application by March 15 can now participate in room selection.
- Continuing students can change rooms in the Housing Portal, based on availability.
All Residential Learning Community parameters are lifted so students can move into any available space.
Room Selection
Residental Learning Community parameters are lifted and students can change rooms as often as they want until the end date. Those who do not room select by Aug. 9 will be assigned a space.
Prep for Fall
- View your Housing fees on Aug. 15
- The last day to cancel housing is Aug. 21
- Reserve your Mustang Move-in Appointment on Aug. 26
- Make your first payment on Sept. 1
- Mustang Move-In for continuing students
Off-Campus Housing
If you are not required to live on campus, begin your search now. Even if you plan to live on campus, you may not get selected in the lottery outlined below for campus housing. You can explore off-campus options and resources for renters here.
Cancellations
The Student Housing License Agreement is a binding legal contract for the Academic Year. A student is expected to honor the License Agreement for the duration of the agreement. It is the student’s responsibility to personally notify University Housing, in writing via the online Housing Cancellation form, if they plan to leave the University or vacate housing for an approved and verified reason. All cancellation information is located here
Winter and Spring Housing
Learn more here about signing up for winter and spring housing.
Summer Housing
Staying on campus to get ahead on classes during the summer? We offer summer housing!
