Fall Application

Yes, there is always an option to purchase additional meals and Retail Dining Dollars.  They can be purchased from our Dining partner the Associated Students (AS) Dining Services.  Please see the AS Dining Brochure (PDF) and check out the Xtra Dining meal plans.

We encourage you to wait to purchase extra meal swipes until after you have been living on campus for several weeks.  You may use as many or as few swipes as you like in a week.  Additional meals can always be purchased at a later date

You will need to cancel your housing application and reapply for University Housing when the spring housing application opens.  Priority for spring housing will be first-come first-serve based on date of submitting spring housing application. 

The spring housing application typically opens early November, please continue to check our website for updates as they become available.   

No, we do not collect that information in the Housing application. We do ask you whether or not you have received the meningococcal vaccine or intend to. For more info about what the university requires regarding immunizations and verification please read here.

Please remember that the 2020-2021 University Housing License Agreement (PDF) that you signed while applying states that “Any Licensee who wishes to terminate the License Agreement is responsible for completing the Cancellation Request located in the Resident Center, found on the University Housing website.

Notifying any other university office does not satisfy Licensee’s obligation to submit a Cancellation Request via the University Housing Resident Center.

The Licensee will forfeit their $300.00 initial housing payment upon cancellation and if canceling after the published deadline (July 20, 2020) a thirty (30) day written notice is required and cancellation is limited to the cancellation standards noted in the license agreement. Please carefully read Section IV. Cancellation of License Agreement of the University Housing License (PDF) Agreement for cancellation deadlines and requirements. Fall 2020 update: initial housing payments will be refunded upon cancellation due to COVID-19 or virtual instructions reasons.

Please remember that the 2020-2021 University Housing License Agreement (PDF) that you signed while applying states that “ Any Licensee who wishes to terminate the License Agreement is responsible for completing the Cancellation Request located in the Resident Center, found on the University Housing website.

Notifying any other university office does not satisfy Licensee’s obligation to submit a Cancellation Request via the University Housing Resident Center. 

The Licensee will forfeit their $300.00 initial housing payment upon cancellation and if canceling after the published deadline (July 20, 2020) a thirty (30) day written notice is required and cancellation is limited to the cancellation standards noted in the license agreement (PDF) . Please carefully read Section IV. Cancellation of License Agreement (PDF) of the University Housing License Agreement  for cancellation deadlines and requirements.

Yes, we will be processing refunds for approved cancellations due to COVID-19 or virtual instruction.

We will be evaluating this in the future and considering demand for housing and CDC guidelines.

Feel free to check out our amazing virtual 360 tours. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram! We often post different highlights and photos of our communities.

No, this $300 payment is included in your total housing costs. This is not an additional fee.

University Housing has cancelled the roommate matching process for Fall 2020, due to the decision to only allow one resident per room. 

Yes, there is always an option to purchase additional meals and Retail Dining Dollars.

No, we do not collect that information in the Housing application. We do ask you whether or not you have received the meningococcal vaccine or intend to. For more info about what the university requires regarding immunizations and verification please read the immunization requirements.

If you anticipate requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, health condition, or Emotional Support Animal assistance we ask that upon completing your application to contact the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC). You can call at 530-898-5959 or visit their website to begin the accommodation request process. ARC will work with UH to provide reasonable accommodations should they be required.

Our first wave of assignment notifications will begin in July 2020. These will continue approximately every two weeks. You will only find out your community and room type at this time.

We always suggest trying out the community you were placed in first! However, starting in late July 2020, you can request a room reassignment. Please note that reassignment requests are not guaranteed.

Students assigned to University Village are automatically assigned into our Mini meal plan. All other communities are assigned into our Bidwell Plan. Meal Plan change requests are available starting in late July  and ends September 4, 2020.

All rooms include a twin XL bed, closet/wardrobe, dresser, desk, and chair. Our apartment style living at University Village and our Konkow Houses also include kitchens. All of our communities have wireless Internet, cloud printers in community spaces, and access to laundry rooms.

We are currently working to finalize our move in plan and will be communicating that via your wildcat email once it is finalized. 

Please remember that the 2020-2021 University Housing License Agreement (PDF) that you signed while applying states that “Any Licensee who wishes to terminate the License Agreement is responsible for completing the Cancellation Request located in the Resident Center(opens in new window), found on the University Housing website(opens in new window).

Notifying any other university office does not satisfy Licensee’s obligation to submit a Cancellation Request via the University Housing Resident Center

The Licensee will forfeit their $300.00 initial housing payment upon cancellation and if canceling after the published deadline (July 20, 2020) a thirty (30) day written notice is required and cancellation is limited to the cancellation standards noted in the license agreement. Please carefully read Section IV. Cancellation of License Agreement of the University Housing License Agreement for cancellation deadlines and requirements Fall 2020 Update: We will be processing refunds of the initial housing payment for cancellations due to COVID-19 or virtual instruction.

You may cancel for any reason prior to July 20, 2020 and receive a full refund of fees paid in advance (minus the initial housing payment).  The initial housing payment is nonrefundable.

You must submit a Cancellation Request. Notifying any other university office does not satisfy your obligation to submit a Cancellation Request via the University Housing Resident Center.

You must submit a Cancellation Request.  Notifying any other university office does not satisfy your obligation to submit a Cancellation Request via the University Housing Resident Center(opens in new window).

The Cancellation Request should be submitted at least thirty (30) days in advance of the intended termination date (to provide at least thirty (30) days’ written notice). The reason for cancellation is limited to the cancellation standards noted in the License Agreement (PDF). Cancellation requests must include appropriate explanation and documentation. The University may grant or deny the submitted request in its sole discretion.

A request to cancel a University Housing license after the applicable published Cancellation Deadline must be based on the cancellation standards listed below. The Licensee must also upload in the Resident Center, a detailed statement of compelling reasons for the cancellation request along with appropriate supporting documentation. Cancellation Standards

• End of student status at CSU, Chico. (i.e. graduating, withdrawing or no longer attending the University) Requires certification from the Registrar’s Office
• University approved/sponsored academic commitment located off campus such as Study Abroad, student teaching, or required internship
• Marriage (Copy of marriage certificate required)
• Military Service (Copy of military orders should be attached)
• Unexpected Hardship - Unexpected situation which has occurred since signing License Agreement. Approval is at discretion of University Housing. Examples of unexpected hardships which may be considered include significant loss of family income, loss of family home, serious illness, or death of family member (supporting documentation will be required).

Unless a written notice of approval and/or cancellation is issued from University Housing, a student is expected to occupy the assigned bed space. Failure to take possession of the assigned bed space is not grounds for automatic cancellation of the License Agreement and/or to have associated charges reversed.