Housing Contract and Rates
- Housing Rates and Services
- Housing Guarantee
- Important Dates
- Housing Contract Process
- Incoming Student Dining Plan
- Continuing Student Dining Plan
Housing Rates and Services
We understand that navigating the details of campus housing and dining costs can be a significant aspect of your campus experience, and we're here to make it as transparent and straightforward as possible. Whether you're a new student eager to explore your on-campus housing options or a continuing resident seeking clarity on rates, you're in the right place.
2025-26 Academic Year Housing and Dining Payment Schedules
The Housing Costs & Payment Schedules are intended to assist you in understanding how your installment payments will be broken down as well as ensure you are aware of payment deadlines for the academic year.
UC San Diego Housing Cost & Payment Schedules 2025-26:
- Incoming Students (First-Year and Incoming Transfers)
- Continuing Student (Students who fulfilled full term of 2024-25 contract and have a 2025-26 contract):
- Pepper Canyon West, 12-month contract (Currently the payment schedule below only reflects the cost of the Academic Year. Summer 2026 Rates Coming Soon!)
Explore the tables below to review the total cost of your housing and dining package depending on your student type (incoming or continuing), facility and room type.
New Incoming students 2025-26
Visit the Incoming Student Dining Plan website to review Dining Plans available to Incoming Students and the breakdown of Dining Dollars and Triton Cash for the academic year. Dining plans are fully funded at the start of your contract. Funds are intended to last the full academic year.
Residence Halls
Residence Halls are typically multi-room suites without a kitchen. Most feature a shared living space and shared bathroom space within the suite. Check the Undergrad Neighborhood page for floor plans and more information.
| Incoming Student Dining Plan Options: Residence Halls** |
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| Dining Plan | Triton | Triton Blue | Triton Gold |
| Total Dining Funds | $5,100 | $6,300 | $7,800 |
| — Total Academic Year Cost of Housing and Dining* — | |||
| Triple Room | $16,134 | $17,334 | $18,834 |
| Double Room | $17,290 | $18,490 | $19,990 |
| Single Room | $18,989 | $20,189 | $21,689 |
Apartments
Apartments are typically multi-room apartments with a kitchen. Most feature a shared living space and shared bathroom space within the apartment. Check the Undergrad Neighborhood page for floor plans and more information.
| Incoming Student Dining Plan Options: Apartments** |
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| Dining Plan | Triton | Triton Blue | Triton Gold | Triton Community** | No Dining Plan** |
| Total Dining Funds | $5,100 | $6,300 | $7,800 | $1,500 | $0 |
| — Total Academic Year Costs of Housing and Dining* — | |||||
| Mini Double Room | $15,603 | $16,803 | $18,303 | $12,003 | $10,503 |
| Triple Room | $16,699 | $17,899 | $19,399 | $13,099 | $11,599 |
| Double Room | $17,845 | $19,045 | $20,545 | $14,245 | $12,745 |
| Single Room (not including PCW) | $19,579 | $20,779 | $22,279 | $15,979 | $14,479 |
*Rates do not include a one-time $20 activity fee (for all) and a $30 administration fee (for monthly or quarterly payment installment options).
**Dining Plans are required at the following college housing communities: Revelle, Muir, Sixth, Marshall at Ridge Walk Living and Learning Neighborhood, Warren, ERC, Seventh, Eighth at Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood, and Pangea Apartments and Residence Halls. ONLY Students assigned to Pepper Canyon East, Matthews Apartments, Rita Atkinson Apartments or Pepper Canyon West can select the Triton Community Dining Plan or can opt out of a dining plan.
Continuing Students* 2025-26
*A continuing student is defined as a student who fulfilled the full term of the current academic year housing contract and maintains a housing guarantee for campus housing the following academic year. Continuing students are provided additional dining plan options to choose from.
Visit the Continuing Student Dining Plan website to review Dining Plans available to Continuing Students and the breakdown of Dining Dollars and Triton Cash for the academic year. Dining plans are fully funded at the start of your contract. Funds are intended to last the full academic year.
Residence Halls
| Incoming Student Dining Plan Options: Residence Halls** |
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| Dining Plan | Sun God Blue | Sun God Gold | Triton | Triton Blue | Triton Gold |
| Total Dining Plan Funds | $2,800 | $4,200 | $5,100 | $6,300 | $7,800 |
| — Total Academic Year Cost of Housing and Dining* — | |||||
| Triple Room | $13,834 | $15,234 | $16,134 | $17,334 | $18,834 |
| Double Room | $14,990 | $16,390 | $17,290 | $18,490 | $19,990 |
| Single Room | $16,689 | $18,089 | $18,989 | $20,189 | $21,689 |
Apartments
| Continuing Student Dining Plan Options: Apartments** |
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| Dining Plan | Sun God Blue | Sun God Gold | Triton | Triton Blue | Triton Gold | Triton Community** | No Dining Plan** |
| Total Dining Plan Funds | $2,800 | $4,200 | $5,100 | $6,300 | $7,800 | $1,500 | $0 |
| — Total Academic Year Cost of Housing and Dining* — | |||||||
| Mini-Double Room | $13,303 | $14,703 | $15,603 | $16,803 | $18,303 | $12,003 | $10,503 |
| Triple Room | $14,399 | $15,799 | $16,699 | $17,899 | $19,399 | $13,099 | $11,599 |
| Double Room | $15,545 | $16,945 | $17,845 | $19,045 | $20,545 | $14,245 | $12,745 |
| Single Room (not including PCW) | $17,279 | $18,679 | $19,579 | $20,779 | $22,279 | $15,979 | $14,479 |
*Rates do not include a one-time $20 activity fee (for all) and a $30 administration fee (for monthly or quarterly payment installment options).
**Dining Plans are required at the following college housing communities: Revelle, Muir, Sixth, Marshall at Ridge Walk Living and Learning Neighborhood, Warren, ERC, Seventh, Eighth at Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood, and Pangea Apartments and Residence Halls. ONLY Students assigned to Pepper Canyon East, Matthews Apartments, Rita Atkinson Apartments or Pepper Canyon West can select the Triton Community Dining Plan or can opt out of a dining plan.
Pepper Canyon West 2025-26
Pepper Canyon West housing assignments are prioritized for transfer students, followed by upper-division students. All Pepper Canyon West contracts are a 12-month contract.
Students should review available Incoming Student Dining Plans or Continuing Student Dining Plans before making their selection during the housing contract process.A dining plan is not required in this community or students have the option to select the Triton Community Dining Plan.
2025-26 Housing Contract Dates for Pepper Canyon West depends on the type of contract signed:
- 2025-26 New Incoming/Continuing Student Housing Contract: 9/20/2025 to 9/6/2026, 3:00PM
- 2025-26 Pepper Canyon West Room Retention Housing Contract: 9/8/2025 to 9/6/2026, 3:00PM
| Pepper Canyon West Apartments* | Single Rooms 6-or 8-bedroom apartments |
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Academic Year 2025-26: 9/20/2025 to 6/13/2026
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$14,302, Academic Year cost without a Dining Plan Review the Cost & Payment Schedule for a breakdown of academic year rates including a dining plan and quarterly installment breakdowns |
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Summer 2026 Monthly Rates Summer rates for Pepper Canyon West are billed monthly. Daily Rate is $30/day Students who purchase a dining plan during the academic year can use their funds throughout the summer and through the following Fall Quarter. There are no summer dining plans offered or required for this housing community. |
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June (6/14/26 - 6/30/26) |
$510 |
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July (7/1/26 - 7/31/26) |
$900 |
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August (8/1/26 - 8/31/26) |
$900 |
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September (9/1/26 - 9/6/26)
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$180 |
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September (9/7/26 - 9/15/26)
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$270 |
| Average monthly cost of 12-month contract (without a dining plan) | $1,422 |
*Rates do not include a dining plan, a one-time $20 activity fee (for all) and a $30 administration fee (for payment installment options).
2024-25 Academic Year Housing and Dining Payment Schedules
Housing and dining meal plan costs and payment schedules for each student type (incoming or continuing), facility and room type can be found below. The schedules are intended to assist you in understanding how your installment payments will be broken down as well as ensure you are aware of payment deadlines for the academic year.
UC San Diego Housing Cost & Payment Schedules 2024-25:
- Incoming Students (First-Year and Incoming Transfers)
- Continuing Students (Students who fulfilled full term of 2023-24 contract and have a 2024-25 contract)
- Pepper Canyon West, 12-month contract only
Explore the tables below to review the total cost of your housing and dining package depending on your student type (incoming or continuing), facility and room type.
New Incoming Students 2024-25
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Dining Plan Options
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Triton $4,850 |
Triton Blue $6,000 |
Triton Gold $7,500 |
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| Dining Dollars |
$4,350 |
$5,000 |
$6,000 |
| Triton Cash |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
| Academic Year Cost* including Dining Plan | |||
| Residence Hall Room Types | |||
| Triple | $15,363 | $16,513 | $18,013 |
| Double | $16,461 | $17,611 | $19,111 |
| Single | $17,959 | $19,109 | $20,609 |
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Dining Plan Options
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Triton $4,850 |
Triton Blue $6,000 |
Triton Gold $7,500 |
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| Dining Dollar |
$4,350 |
$5,000 |
$6,000 |
| Triton Cash |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
| Academic Year Cost* including Dining Plan | |||
| Apartment Room Types |
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| Mini Double | $14,856 | $16,006 | $17,506 |
| Triple | $15,894 | $17,044 | $18,544 |
| Double | $16,992 | $18,142 | $19,642 |
| Single | $18,514 | $19,664 | $21,164 |
Incoming Transfers assigned to The Village, The Rita or Pepper Canyon West can select the no dining plan option.
*Rates do not include a one-time $20 activity fee (for all) and a $30 administration fee (for payment installment options).
Continuing Students* 2024-25
*A continuing student is defined as a student who fulfilled their admit year housing contract and maintains a housing guarantee for campus housing the following academic year.
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Dining Plan Options** |
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Sun God Blue |
Sun God Gold |
Triton |
Triton Blue |
Triton Gold |
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$2,650 |
$4,000 |
$4,850 |
$6,000 |
$7,500 |
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Dining Dollars |
$2,150 | $3,000 | $4,350 | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| Triton Cash | $500 | $1,000 | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Academic Year Cost* including Dining Plan | |||||
| Residence Hall Room Types | |||||
| Triple | $13,163 | $14,513 | $15,363 | $16,513 | $18,013 |
| Double | $14,261 | $15,611 | $16,461 | $17,611 | $19,111 |
| Single | $15,759 | $17,109 | $17,959 | $19,109 | $20,609 |
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Dining Plan Options** |
The Village, The Rita and Pepper Canyon West only |
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Sun God Blue |
Sun God Gold |
Triton |
Triton Blue |
Triton Gold |
Triton Community |
No Dining Plan |
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$2,650 |
$4,000 |
$4,850 |
$6,000 |
$7,500 |
$1,500 |
$0 |
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| Dining Dollars |
$2,150 |
$3,000 |
$4,350 |
$5,000 |
$6,000 |
$500 |
$0 |
| Triton Cash |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$1,000 |
$0 |
| Academic Year Cost* including Dining Plan | |||||||
| Apartment Room Types | |||||||
| Mini-Double | $12,656 | $14,006 | $14,856 | $16,006 | $17,506 | $11,506 | $10,006 |
| Triple | $13,694 | $15,044 | $15,894 | $17,044 | $18,544 | $12,544 | $11,044 |
| Double | $14,792 | $16,142 | $16,992 | $18,142 | $19,642 | $13,642 | $12,142 |
| Single | $16,314 | $17,664 | $18,514 | $19,664 | $21,164 | $15,164 | $13,664 |
*Rates do not include a one-time $20 activity fee (for all) and a $30 administration fee (for payment installment options).
**Dining Plans are required at all eight college housing communities: Revelle, Muir, Sixth, Marshall, Warren, ERC, Seventh, Eighth
Pepper Canyon West 2024-25
Priority for transfer students, followed by upper-division students. All Pepper Canyon West contracts are a 12-month contract, and a dining plan is not required. For students who select a Dining Plan, dining funds remain active through the summer to the following Fall Quarter.
NOTE: Continuing/Returning students are welcome to choose any of the dining plans, including the Triton Community dining plan. Incoming students are required to select a Triton Dining plan or can opt out of a dining plan.
| Pepper Canyon West Apartments* | Single Rooms 6-or 8-bedroom apartments |
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Academic Year 2024-25 |
$13,499 ($1,499/month for 9 months) Review the Cost & Payment Schedule for rates including a dining plan and installment breakdowns (monthly or quarterly) |
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Summer 2025 Monthly Rates Summer rates are billed monthly. Daily rate is $30/day. Students who purchase a dining plan during the academic year can use their funds throughout the summer and through the following Fall Quarter. No additional dining plan is required during the summer. |
Pepper Canyon West 2025 Summer Housing billing dates are: 2024-25 Housing Contract: 6/15/25 to 9/7/25 2025-26 Pepper Canyon West Room Retention Contract: 6/15/25 to 9/16/25 |
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June (6/15/25 - 6/30/25) |
$480 |
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July (7/1/25 - 7/31/25) |
$900 |
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August (8/1/25 - 8/31/25) |
$900 |
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September (9/1/25 - 9/7/25) Last 2024-25 bill for students moving out of Pepper Canyon West on their 2024-25 contract end date 9/7/2025, 3:00PM (PST) |
$210 |
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September (9/8/25 - 9/16/25) Final 2024-25 bill for students with a Pepper Canyon West Room Retention Contract beginning 9/8/2025 - 9/16/2025. The 2025-26 academic year contract and Fall billing rates begin on 9/20/2025. See 2025-26 Rates below. |
$270 |
| Average monthly cost of 12-month contract (without a dining plan) | $1,350/month |
*Rates do not include a dining plan, a one-time $20 activity fee (for all) and a $30 administration fee (for payment installment options).
Other Charges & Services
Other Charges and Fees
Students may be assessed other charges for failure to properly cancel or terminate their contract, damages to housing facilities and/or use of services not included in their housing package. Not all possible damages or service charges are listed below. If students are assessed a fee or damage charges, they should consult with the department assessing the fee(s).
- Housing Contract Cancellation Fees: Assessed by Housing Administrative Services, costs vary per the UC San Diego Housing Cancellation Policies.
- Housing Termination and Fees: Assessed by Housing Administrative Services, costs vary depending on no proration period(s), the official check-out date confirmed by your Residential Life Office, and your dining plan proration.
- Late Move-out Fee: Daily damages equal to the current monthly value of unit divided by 30, plus any additional actual damages. Review your housing contract, Section 11. Move-out/Vacating the Premises.
- Lock-out Fee (during business hours): Assessed by your Residential Life office, $10.00
- Lock-out Fee (after hours): Assessed by UC San Diego Police Department, $25.00
- Non-Electronic Lock Replacement (front entry door/main door that uses a metal key): Assessed by Facilities and Building Services, $420.00
- Non-Electronic Key Replacement (bedroom key, mailbox key and all other issued keys): Assessed by Facilities and Building Services, $68.25
Services and Amenities
Our comprehensive program offers everything you want and need, such as 24/7 high-speed internet access and premium cable TV. Services include housekeeping, utilities (water, electricity, and gas), trash and recycling services, on-site laundry facilities, security, and plenty of fun activities to help you unwind and relax.
| Service | |
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| Access to Residential Life Staff | Yes |
| Housekeeping in Common Areas (except Pepper Canyon West) | Yes |
| In-Room Amenities | |
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| Cable Television Connection (see TV Lineup) | Yes |
| Computer Networking Connection (Get Connected) | Yes |
| Telephone Wiring | Yes |
| Carpeting | Yes |
| Blinds or Drapes | Yes |
| Bathrooms | |
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| Shared Baths | Yes |
| Private Baths | No |
| Common-Area Amenities | |
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| Cable Television Connection | Yes |
| Elevator | * |
| Laundry Facilities | Yes |
| Mail Room/Boxes | Yes |
| Student Activities Center | Yes |
| Kitchen or Kitchenette | * |
| Lounges/Community | Yes |
| UC San Diego Resources | |
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| Dining Services Restaurants | Yes |
| Study Lounges | Yes |
| 24-Hour Computer Labs | Yes |
| Fitness Facilities | Yes |
| Recreational Facilities | Yes |
| Libraries | Yes |
| Shuttle Service | Yes |
| Conservation/Recycling Program | Yes |
* consult your college of residence
What's Provided & What To Bring
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Please note: Below are some items you may or may not need, depending on your situation. Amenities vary at each college. Room sizes are limited, so you don’t want to bring too much stuff! We also recommend contacting your future roommates beforehand to make sure there won't be a duplication of appliances cluttering up valuable living space.
We suggest waiting until you arrive to determine any additional items to bring (including small bookshelf, storage, etc.).
Arrange When You Arrive...
Refrigerator / Microwave (residence hall style)
You may bring your own mini refrigerator, if it is smaller than five cubic feet and has a safe UL-approved electrical system. We recommend a micro fridge which will save on energy and help keep our community "green!" Allowable wattage for microwaves is up to 700 watts.
MicroFridges are available for rental from Collegiate Concepts, Inc.(CCI), the exclusive/endorsed/approved provider of MicroFridges at UC San Diego. More information can be found by visiting:
https://www.collegiateconcepts.net/schools/university-of-california-san-diego/index.html.