Undergrad Waitlist
The Undergraduate Waitlist open on a quarterly basis. Students need to apply each quarter they are in need of housing. Contracts are offered based on date in which you applied, the gender of roommates in the space available, available spaces and room type, and the location of the vacancy. Students are responsible for updating their information through the waitlist form. If you are no longer in need of housing, please use the button below to login and remove yourself from the waitlist.
Undergraduate Housing Waitlist Login
Understanding the Undergraduate Waitlist
Spring 2025 Quarter:
Waitlist Opens: 2/21/2025
Waitlist Closes: 5/5/2025 at 11:59pm
2025 Spring quarter waitlist is closed. Any questions/concerns should be directed to ucsdhousing@ucsd.edu.
Fall 2025 Quarter - Now Opening May 9th:
Waitlist Opens: May 9, 2025
Waitlist Closes: October 27, 2025 at 11:59pm
Incoming Students, Fall 2025
Incoming students for Fall 2025 should not add themselves to the waitlist while the housing application is open through May 9th for first-year students or June 9th for incoming transfer students. Incoming students who miss a housing deadline can apply once their housing deadline has passed. Review our Important Dates website to make sure you are aware of all housing deadlines!
Continuing Students, Fall 2025
Continuing students that missed Fall 2025-26 housing application or contract deadline(s) or students currently living off campus interested in on campus undergraduate housing should apply to the housing waitlist beginning May 9, 2025.
Update: May 23, 2025 - Waitlist numbers updated. We have not yet been able to offer housing contracts. We will reach out via email when vacancies become available. Fall quarter housing contracts begin September 20, 2025.
Winter 2026 Quarter:
Waitlist Opens: November 4, 2025
Waitlist Closes: February 16, 2026 at 11:59pm
Winter quarter housing contracts begin January 3, 2026 if you are offered a contract. There are no early move-in options. Please plan accordingly.
Off Campus Resource:
- The number one resource is the Off-Campus Housing website, a resource available only to UC San Diego affiliates with a single sign-on account. The site features current listings, house hunting tips and a roommate finder tool.
- Students can also join the Facebook group for the Associated Students Office of Food and Housing Resources to connect with other students who need a roommate or who may have a room, apartment or house to rent.
- Another helpful housing guide can be found on the Office of Food & Housing Resources website.