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Short-Term Transition Housing 2026

Single undergraduate students who may need flexible housing accommodations this summer and meet the eligibility criteria below will have the opportunity to apply for short-term transition housing on campus for Summer 2026.  Housing availability runs from June 20 through August 28, 2026 with a minimum of 3 nights and up to 30 days (exceptions reviewed on a case-by-case basis). Cost is $54.60/night for a shared double room space. Last day to apply for short term housing is August 14th (those being housed in August must have a 2026-27 housing contract). 

Eligibility Criteria 2026

The following students are eligible for Short-Term Transition Housing:

  • Recent graduates (single undergraduate Spring 2026) who need short term transition housing.
  • Incoming first-year and transfer undergraduate students who have accepted their offer of admissions and need temporary transition housing prior to the start of Fall Quarter 2026 on an exception basis.
  • Continuing undergraduate students who need short-term housing to transition to UCSD Conference programs.
  • Extension students (undergraduate International students) who have travel challenges.

Not available to those enrolled in Summer Session classes (please check out our other Summer Housing options)

Cost & Details 2026

  • Housing availability:  June 20, 2026 through August 28, 2026.
    • Last day to apply for Short-Term Housing is August 14, 2026.
    • Current residents who are approved for Short Term Housing that bridge Spring to Summer will be able to start beginning June 14, 2026.
  • Students can begin to apply on May 14, 2026.
  • There will be limited move-ins on weekends. Try and plan to arrive during the week as move-ins will need to take place during business hours.
  • All students will need to sign a housing contract and receive confirmation before move-in instructions will be provided.
  • Sample Housing Contract: UC San Diego Single Undergraduate Residential Housing Contract, Summer Transition Housing 2026
  • Costs are as follows:
    • $54.60/night/per person for a shared double space in a shared apartment (common area, kitchen, and bathroom).
  • Weekly custodial service provided for the common area, kitchen, and bathroom only.
  • There will be no linens, silverware, or pots and pans provided.  Units are furnished with a bed, desk, chair and wardrobe or closet in the bedroom. The living room has dining table with chairs and sofa. Kitchen has stove and refrigerator.
  • There is no dining plan with Short-Term Transition Housing.
  • There is no programming provided.
  • Students will be assigned in gendered binary housing in a bedroom by HDH.
  • Students will need to connect to ResNet for Wi-Fi access after move-in.
  • Questions can be directed to ucsdhousing@ucsd.edu.  Make sure to include your PID and name.