Residential Education and Campus Housing

Your Sonoma Home

When you live on campus at Sonoma State University, you are able to experience college life and take advantage of the opportunities and resources right outside your door. Living on campus is a place to call home where friends are made, ideas are created and memories last a lifetime.

It's hard being the best and the #1 university housing in the CSU system. Our housing is not traditional and our living spaces are open and spacious with suite-style and apartment-style housing. You can enjoy your own space with access to your own room and bathroom. Our housing is welcoming and inclusive and there are options for everyone!

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Get the most out of your time at SSU by living on-campus, where everything you need to succeed is just outside your door. Apply to live on campus.

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Why Live at SSU?

When you live on campus you get the most out of your college experience by focusing on academics, making connections, and living in a safe learning environment.

5 Reasons to Live at SSU

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Housing Options

Deciding where to live at Sonoma State University can be a big deal! Whether you're a first-time freshman, returning student, or transfer student, we have housing options for you!

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Note year-long Housing License agreements are available in addition to 10-month Housing License agreements.

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I enjoyed living on campus because it allowed me to build relationships. I believe every student should take advantage of living on campus because it’s truly one of the experiences you’ll always look back on and never forget.

Joseph Lofton, Senior

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I chose to live on campus for the community and the ease of having so many amenities offered by Sonoma State! I cannot beat the beautiful campus views and appreciate all the connections I have made on campus with fellow students and faculty.

Gianna Lendino, Junior

Living on campus provided me with all of the tools and resources that I needed to succeed. The convenience of living on campus helped me focus on my classes and schoolwork because I was surrounded by students that had the same goals and aspirations as myself.

Rachel Beckmann, Junior

My time living on campus was one of the best parts of my college experience. I was able to make a lot of friends by going to the Rec Center, The Kitchens, and within my living community. If you get the opportunity to live on campus you should do it!

Porter Cruz, Senior

Living on campus was an amazing experience, I truly loved waking up to such a warm and welcomed environment. Sonoma is my home away from home!

Tyree Hornbeck, Senior

Living on campus was the best time of my life. I loved living right next to all my friends, easily getting to class, and enjoying all of the outdoor areas. The environment was so welcoming and I was able to make so many great connections.

Angela Toleno, SSU Alum