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Move In Information

Fall 2011

September 1, 2011:
First Day of Classes
December 17, 2011:
Last Day of Classes
December 17, 2011:
Move Out Day
All housing buildings close at 12:00pm.

Spring 2012

January 23, 2012:
NEW students UNDER 21
Residents are welcome to move in between 9:00am – 5:00pm.
January 24, 2012:
NEW students OVER 21
Residents are welcome to move in between 9:00am – 5:00pm.
January 25, 2012:
Continuing students
Residents are welcome to move in between 9:00am – 5:00pm.
January 30, 2012:
First Day of Classes
April 9 – 15, 2012:
Spring Recess: All housing buildings are open.
May 19, 2012:
Last Day of Classes
May 19, 2012:
Move Out Day
All housing buildings close at 4:00pm.

Thinking about living on campus at Academy of Art University? Making your campus your home is the best way to make the most out of your college experience. Campus housing is your opportunity to network with your peers in a tight-knit environment and be in close proximity to your academic buildings, all while enjoying the sights and sounds of San Francisco!

Here are just a few benefits to on campus housing:

  • Share your college experience with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
  • Studies have shown that students living on campus perform better academically than those that do not.
  • Plenty of ongoing academic and social programs throughout the year to ensure academic success as well as personal enrichment.
  • An easier way to meet people in a fun and social setting with the possibility of making life-long friendships!
  • Living and learning communities especially designed to meet the needs of new, continuing, and graduate students.
  • A multitude of leadership opportunities offered within residence life, such as Hall Council.
  • Convenient downtown locations make it easier to get to classes without the hassle of driving or commuting. Shuttle services for Academy students are also available at no additional cost.
  • One payment that covers rent, utilities, and internet service.
  • Each residence building is fully staffed with an Area Coordinator or Resident Director, Resident Assistants, and Roving Security Patrol Officers.
  • Housekeeping cleans all rooms on a weekly basis.
  • All residences are equipped with wi-fi service.
  • Basic furnishings are provided: mobile drawer unit, drafting table, bed frame and mattress, chair or stool, and a desk lamp.
  • Coin-operated laundry facilities are located in every residence building.

For more information regarding our housing communities, please click on one of the links below:
First Year Experience
Continuing Students (Under 21) – includes Special Interest Communities
Continuing Students and Graduate Students (Over 21)