Sonoma State University
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Apply For Housing - Newly Admitted Students

Living on campus is one of the best ways to get the most out of your SSU experience! Below is a brief description of how the application process works for our incoming first-year, transfer, and graduate Seawolves.

Your next steps...

  • Log into the Housing Portal (you will need your SSU username and password) and click on "Apply 2025/2026."
  • Make the $300 Housing Down Payment. This initial payment will be credited to your initial rent charge.
    • Financial Hardship? Please email our office for an alternative payment option.
    • Admitted EOP students will make a one-time $100 payment and defer the remaining balance to their first installment.
  • Complete your profile information and agree to the terms and conditions of the student housing license agreement.

Important Reminders: 

  • Apply EARLY! Apply early for the best chance of getting your preferred room type and location.
  • Incoming first-year, transfer, and graduate students must complete their intent to enroll in order to receive a room assignment.
  • Room assignments are NOT GUARANTEED. Priority is determined by the date you apply to live on campus.
  • Check your SSU email address mid-June.
  • Upon receipt of assignment, log onto your Housing Portal to view assignment, building, living community, housemates and move-in information
  • Students MUST have completed their intent to enroll and paid the Housing Down Payment in full in order to receive a room assignment.

Need to Cancel?

Cancellations received by June 1 for Fall applicants will receive a 50% refund of the Housing Down Payment; no refund thereafter. Students who complete the application process and receive a room assignment from REACH will be charged a $250 fee for not providing thirty (30) day notice if they cancel after August 1 for Fall, or fail to check in seven (7) days after the start of the semester.