Application FAQ's & Timeline

For more information on our mask policy and the Covid-19 vaccination policy, please visit Chico State's Covid-19 Information page.

If you anticipate requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, health condition, or have an Emotional Support Animal you wish to bring to Chico, you must contact the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) upon completing your application. Visit their website to begin the accommodation request process or call at 530-898-5959 if you have any questions. ARC will work with us to provide approval for all reasonable accommodations. 

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Email housing@csuchico.edu, call 530-898-6325, or visit us on campus 401 Legion Ave. During the academic year we are open Monday–Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and during the summer Monday–Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm and CLOSED on Fridays. 

Prior to starting your housing application you must first be admitted to CSU, Chico. After being admitted to CSU, Chico  activate your CSU, Chico Account. You can activate your portal account by going to the CSU Chico home page http://www.csuchico.edu, click PORTAL near the top of the page and follow the New Student Account link.

Fall Move-In takes place middle end of August and Spring in the Middle-End of January.  Actual move in ates will be posted and communicated directly to you in our move-in email communications once you have applied and signed your license agreement. 

Please take a moment to fully read our  University Housing License Agreement and  Policy Guide. We have standard illegal substance & activity,  prohibited smoking & drinking policies as well as cleanliness, noise and mutual respect guidelines allowing everyone equal enjoyment of assigned and our common spaces.

No, we welcome all students to apply to live with University Housing. Our second year and above students live at University Village our apartment style living community, as well as first time freshman.

The Parking Lottery is the only opportunity to purchase a permit. Residents are entered into the Parking Lottery after University Housing has confirmed that they will have a bed space. Instructions will be sent to students via their Wildcat email on how to sign up. Permits need to be re-purchased for spring, and all lottery winner will be invited to a second priority purchase period in January to buy their spring permits.

IMPORTANT: Parking is  extremely limited in our B and UV lots. Our residence halls (Esken, Mechoopda, Konkow, Estom Jamani, Lassen and Shasta) host 1,000 residents with 260 spaces available, and University Village hosts 700 residents with 300 spaces. If you are not able to purchase a permit   it is strongly advised that you leave your car at home. 

Chico is an extremely bike friendly campus you can get to everything you need within minutes. For other transportation or parking options (G Parking Permits) be sure to visit the Parking Services website.

DUO is a Muti-Factor Authentication Service Application adding a second layer of security on top of passwords which can be easily compromised. 

Once enrolled, users will receive a push authentication request through the Duo Mobile App on their phone, a phone call, or choose to enter a One-Time Passcode (OTP) generated code sent to their device or email account. You can find out more about DUO and how to set it up  here.

You may cancel for any reason prior to the cancellation deadline as designated int the License Agreement. You will receive a full refund of fees paid in advance less the initial housing payment. The initial housing payment is non-refundable.

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

The Cancellation Request must be submitted via the University Housing Resident Center at least thirty (30) days in advance of the intended termination date and may be subject to notice fees. To be approved, cancellation reasons are limited to the cancellation standards noted in the License Agreement. Cancellation requests must include appropriate explanation and attached supporting documentation or they will be denied and you will remain responsible.

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

• Navigate to the University Housing Resident Center
• Log in with your campus credentials
• Select "Requests" from the top menu bar
• Select "Cancellation Request" from the list of options.
• Click Save & Continue
• Select the Academic Year Term you are requesting cancellation for, click continue
• Select your cancellation reason from the drop-down menu and enter any comments that you would like to be considered.
• Be sure your cancellation reason is based off of the approved cancellation reasons in the License agreement.
• Be sure to upload proof or supporting documentation to backup your reason or a denial will result.
• Don't forget to select Save & Continue
• You will receive an automated email letting you know we have successfully received your cancellation.

The University may grant or deny the submitted request at its sole discretion.

The initial release of priority lottery results will be begin mid to late April. You will be notified at this time if you have a confirmed space with University Housing.  In the event you did not win the Priority Lottery you will be notified that you have been placed on the waitlist. Oftentimes, students on the waitlist end up getting a bed space with University Housing.

Our first wave of assignment notifications will begin around mid-June. These will continue approximately every two weeks in order of placements until complete. You will only find out your community and room type when your group is processed.

Our first wave of assignment notifications will begin around mid-June. These will continue approximately every two weeks in order of placements until complete. You will only find out your community and room type when your group is processed.

University Housing primarily provides double rooms (two students per room) followed by triple rooms (three students per room) and quad rooms (four students per room).  There is a limited number of single rooms (one student per room).   

All students with confirmed bed spaces for Fall will be invited to our roommate matching in May. Students will have the opportunity to message other students and request a roommate. Roommate requests are fulfilled based on matching room/building requests and are not guaranteed. Please be sure to check out our Roommate Matching FAQ (PDF). 

When you fill out the University Housing application you will be asked for your room preference. University Housing will try to accommodate room preferences but cannot guarantee placement. Please note that there are limited numbers of single rooms, and they are more expensive. Please review our Cost Overview page for room rates.

No, this $300 payment is included in your total housing costs,not an additional fee. It is however non-refundable even if you cancel. Please see our cost overview page.

University Housing room and board (meal plan) payments are due in eight convenient installments. Please see our cost overview page for installment due dates.

When damages caused by a student are found in a room and there is no record of pre existing damage recorded at the time the student checked into the space the resident(s) assigned to the room/apartment will be charged for the cost/repair of the damaged item(s).  You can find more details on our Damage Billing Information page.  University Housing reserves the right to assess the cost for repairs to common areas (lounges, hallways, restrooms, etc.) and distribute charges to all residents of a floor or building.

Each student will have an extra-long twin bed (36" x 80"), desk with chair, trash can, storage drawers, and closet space. University Village and Konkow have a table and chairs in the dining area as well as a refrigerator, stove, and microwave in the kitchen. At University Village and Konkow, students will need to bring their own cooking pots and pans and utensils.

Shasta, Lassen and Mechoopda Halls have a community kitchens Estom Jamani and Esken do not. University Village is our apartment-style community and has full-sized kitchens as does Konkow.

No. The only halls with bathroom lockers are Shasta, Lassen, Esken and Mechoopda.

Not needed, however you cannot bring your own mini-fridge or microwave. University Housing will be providing a Micro-Chill (fridge/microwave combo) in every room with the exception of University Village and Konkow who have full kithcens and full-sized fridges. The Micro-Chill is provided at no additional cost.

Please make sure to read through your license agreement as no stuffed furniture, such as couches, are allowed in the hall. This is a safety issue as well as an issue with the possible introduction of bed bugs or other pests. The beds do not loft or bunk (unless you are in a room that was already lofted/bunked), but they can adjust within about a 2 ft capacity. Residents are also allowed to use risers they have purchased.

Our halls have high speed wireless Internet only. All students will need to prepare their computer to attach to the campus network called Eduroam. Chromebook computers cannot access into EduRoam. If you plan to bring a Chromebook you may need additional support from campus.

All of our communities are equipped with accessible laundry facilities. The washers and dryers are run by each student's personal laundry card. These laundry cards will be provided to students. You will be able to load funds onto the laundry card with either cash or debit/credit card from the add/value stations within each community. The current cost is $1.00 to wash and $1.00 to dry (costs are subject to change).

Along with a variety of computing services on campus, there is a computer lab in each community. All of the computers in the labs have a connection to the campus network. Lab computers have direct access to free black and white printing.

With your Wildcat ID Card, all Chico State students, staff and faculty can ride the B-Line Transit system for free! This service is subsidized both by the Associated Students and the University through an agreement with the City of Chico. Check out more alternative transportation services provided by Chico State here.