Apply for Housing
The Spring 2026 Application opens on November 4, 2025 at 12:00am. Housing is first-come, first-served, and spots are limited. Don’t delay! Submitting your application early gives you the best chance at securing a space.
The deadline to cancel a Spring Application is December 17, 2025.
The application will officially close on January 16, 2026 at 11:59pm.
SPRING APPLICATION TIMELINE (PDF)
Coming to Chico in the Fall?
The academic year 2026-2027 University Housing application will open on February 17, 2026. The priority period will end on April 17, 2026. Complete the Housing application, and submit your Intent to Enroll to be entered into the Housing Priority Lottery. Starting April 18, 2026, applications will be considered on a first-come first-served basis.
Stay tuned for more information!
Before Applying for Housing
Get Admitted to California State University, Chico
- Complete and submit your application for admission to Chico State.
After being accepted, activate your CSU, Chico Account. You can activate your portal account by going to the CSU Chico home page, click PORTAL near the top of the page and follow the New Student Account link.
When you fill out the housing application we will ask you for your preferred communities make sure you learn about our Communities before you apply.
Read Our License Agreement
You will sign our license agreement, which is a legally binding contract, while filling out the application. Once signed you are bound to the terms and conditions.
Review Our Room and Board Rates
Housing payments are due in 8 installments (4 per semester). Please carefully review the published rates and installment due dates.
Read our Policy Guide
You will be expected to abide by all University Housing policies. Failure to do so could result in the termination of your license agreement.
Review the Housing Application Timeline
This is where you will learn all about our application process and what to expect! For the Spring Application General Timeline click here (PDF).
Apply for Housing Today!
Once you've thoroughly gone over University Housings policies and procedures, go ahead and begin your application!
After Applying
Submit Your Intent to Enroll
Fall Application Priority Lottery: In order to be placed in the priority placement lottery submit your intent to enroll before end of day on the last day of the application priority period.
All Done?
Please make sure to check your personal and Chico State Wildcat email often for communications and assignment instructions from University Housing.