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Parents and supporters can join the housing communications email list and receive a copy of general communications sent to students. This includes important deadlines and housing news so that you can better support your student and stay updated. Please note that you will occasionally receive communications that target specific student groups and may not apply directly to your student.

 

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Campus Housing Options for 2025-26

New Incoming Student Housing Options for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Living on campus is not mandatory at UC San Diego, but it is highly recommended their admit year to take advantage of their two year housing guarantee.

To support your student through the 2025-26 on campus housing process, we recommend reviewing and bookmarking our websites below. Please note that if your student missed a university or housing deadline, they forfeit their guarantee and will need to apply to the housing waitlist. Due to demand for 2025-26 campus housing, no exceptions will be provided. 

Continuing Student Housing Options for the 2025-26 Academic Year 

Students who completed the continuing student housing process for Room Selection or the Room Selection Interest List should be preparing for their self-selection process.  Specific Room Selection and Room Selection Interest deadlines can be found here.

The 2025-26 continuing student housing application and contract process has closed. Students who did not submit their Room Selection or Room Selection Interest housing application, housing contract or prepayment by established deadlines must apply to the Fall Waitlist. Due to demand, we are not able to make any exceptions. Offers from the waitlist are based on available vacancies; students may submit a preference for a certain room type or facility, but preferences are not guaranteed. 

Move out 2025

June may seem far away, but it will be here before we know it! Make sure that you are communicating with your student now on planning their move out. If they plan to return home between now and the end of their finals, they may want to consider bringing non essential items home to make move out faster. 

Check our Move Out page frequently for updates.

Nine-month Housing contracts officially end on June 14, 2025 at 3:00PM. Students should plan to move out after their last (onsite) final exam or if possible no later than June 13th to avoid traffic and congestion caused by move out and commencement occurring over the weekend.

For help with a late-move out request (after June 14, 2025, 3:00PM), your student should contact their Residential Life Office. A Late Stay Request form will be available in the Housing Portal beginning May 12, 2025. Late Stay Requests are not a guarantee to stay late. Your student may be asked to provide documentation. Late Stays will not be available after June 2, 2025 11:59PM (PST).

Dining Plans

When students move in, they receive the full amount of their Dining Dollars and contractual Triton Cash (Triton Cash included in the dining plan). These funds are active and ready to use from day one. To make them last all year, students should budget carefully—especially with Winter and Spring Quarters in mind.

Helpful tips:

  • Students can check their Dining Dollar and Triton Cash balances anytime through the Transact eAccounts Portal or app.

  • Supporters can also use the portal to add funds to either account.

  • If your student plans to stay on campus during Winter or Spring Break, remind them to save some Triton Cash. Dining locations may be closed or have limited hours during breaks and holidays.

Expiration of Funds:

  • Dining Dollars stay active as long as your student has a dining plan. If they don’t sign up for a plan the following year, any unused Dining Dollars expire at the end of Fall Quarter.

  • Triton Cash stays active unless your student graduates or leaves the university.

Dining Plan Overuse

If a student moves out early or ends their contract before the end of the quarter, they may be responsible for overuse charges on their Dining Dollars or Triton Cash.

What is overuse?
Overuse means your student spent more than the daily amount (called a per diem) they were allocated based on their time in housing. This per diem is calculated by dividing the total plan amount by the number of days in the academic year.

We calculate how many days of the plan they used based on their approved move-out date (or the first/last two weeks of the quarter, depending on timing). If they’ve spent more than their balance should allow for that timeframe, the difference is charged to their account.

Avoiding extra charges:
Before submitting a housing termination request, we recommend your student contact the Triton Card Accounts Services team to review their current dining usage.

Please note:

  • Dining plans cannot be downgraded, transferred, dropped, or refunded.

  • Unused Dining Dollars are not refundable.

  • If your student underused their plan or moves out early with funds remaining, no refunds are issued.

Late Housing Offers:
Students who move in later in the year (e.g., Spring Quarter) due to an offer from the Housing Waitlist, receive a prorated amount of Dining Dollars based on the number of days left in the academic year—and are only charged for that portion.

Triton Community Dining Plan 

Everyone can take advantage of the optional Triton Community Dining Plan, available to any student enrolled at UC San Diego with or without a Housing Contract. 

This plan is perfect for commuter students who are ineligible for residential dining plans but want to participate in one. The Triton Community Dining Plan is separate from the Contractual Dining Plans that are required as part of the Housing Contract.

For Incoming and Continuing Students with a housing contract, assigned to Pepper Canyon East/Matthews Apartments, The Rita Apartments or Pepper Canyon West, your can select the Triton Community Dining Plan as part of their housing contract process. This is a convenient option as the plan will be billed with their housing charges. 

Common Concerns for New Students and How to Support Your Student

Supporting Your Student Through Common Challenges

As your student settles into campus life, it’s natural for them to face a few bumps along the way—whether it’s adjusting to a new roommate, managing stress, or finding their social circle. These challenges are all part of the growth process, and with your support, your student can navigate them successfully. Here are some common concerns you might hear about, along with tips on how you can help your student thrive during this exciting time.

  • Roommate Concerns
    It’s completely normal for students to experience some friction with roommates, especially when adjusting to new living dynamics. Encourage your student to approach any issues with open communication and respect. Remind them that RAs or HAs and the Residential Life Office are available to help mediate conversations if needed.

  • Unhappiness with Room Assignment
    Many students take time to settle into their new room, and that’s okay. If your student is in’t quite happy with their room assignment, encourage them to give it a little time. Should the discomfort persist, encourage them to sign up for the Room Change Interest List opening on October 10th. They can also reach out to their RA/HA for tips for making the space feel more like home.  

  • Mental Health Concerns
    College can be an overwhelming experience, and it’s perfectly normal for students to feel stressed or anxious at times. Encourage your student to take advantage of mental health resources like Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Let them know it’s okay to seek support whenever they need it—UC San Diego has a wide range of student support services to help.

  • Making Friends and Building Connections
    It's normal for students to feel uncertain about making friends, especially during the first few weeks of college. Encourage your student to attend campus events, join clubs, or reach out to their Resident Assistant (RA) or Housing Assistant (HA). Finding the right community takes time, but UC San Diego offers many opportunities to help students connect with others who share their interests.

  • Using Campus Resources
    College life is full of new experiences and challenges, and it’s normal for students to need support along the way. Remind your student to explore the many resources available on campus, such as academic advising, tutoring, wellness services, and career support. These resources are there to help them succeed and thrive during their time at UC San Diego.

Service Support

Are you an alumni, family member, or university affiliate with questions about the housing contract process, the dining plan, campus housing fees and billing, or more? Submit a request!

Parent and Family Programs

We understand the impact families have on their student’s success. Along with the information provided here, we encourage you to visit our Parent and Family Programs page for even more resources and ways you can stay connected with the campus to partner with us in helping your student succeed.

A few wonderful resources are listed here:

Additional Resources:

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please submit a Service Now case at support.ucsd.edu, call our main number at 858.534.4010 or email us anytime. 

Our business hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are closed for all University holidays.