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Room Retention & Self Assignment

Room Retention Period
Current students may choose to stay in their current space for the Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 semester as long as they meet the requirements (Over 21 must stay in the Over 21, Under 21 must stay in Under 21, Freshman will need to relocate to an Under 21 space.)

  • April 9th 2012 10:00am – April 10th 2012 5:00pm
 

Continuing Student General Room Selection
Continuing students may choose to move to a different space Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 semester as long as they meet the requirements. (Over 21 must stay in the Over 21, Under 21 must stay in Under 21, Freshman will need to relocate to an Under 21 space.)

  • April 12th 2012 12:00pm – April 19th 2012 5:00pm

NEW First Year Freshman Self Assignment 

  • April 13th 2012 10:00am

Self Assignment for the Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 Academic Year Open to All Housing Students.
April 23rd 2012 – May 15th 2012  

  • Under 21 – 10:00am
  • Over 21 – 1:00pm
  • Closing – 5:00pm

SUMMER SELF ASSIGNMENT
Fall self assignment will be closed during this period so we may concentrate on our summer residents. Please not that any summer student that has NOT applied AND self assigned by June 1st 2012 will be assigned at centralized check-in June 11th 2012.
May 16th 2012 – June 1st 2012

  • Under 21 – 10:00am
  • Over 21 – 1:00pm
  • Closing – 5:00pm
 

Move In Information 

Spring 2012

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.
 

Summer 2012

June 18th, 2012:
Classes Begin
 
June 4, 2012:
International students begin to arrive
 
June 11, 2012:
Summer school Residence Halls open for check-in
 
August 8, 2012:
Summer school Residence Halls close
 
August 8th, 2012:
Classes End
 

Fall 2012

September 6, 2012:
Classes Begin
 
 August 20, 2012 :
International students
 
August 29,2012:
NEW students UNDER 21
 
 August 30, 2012:
NEW students OVER 21
 
August 31, 2012:
Continuing students
 
 December 22, 2012:
Classes End
 

Spring 2013

January 28, 2013:
Classes Begin
 
January 14, 2013 :
International students
 
January 21, 2013 :
NEW students UNDER 21
 
January, 22, 2013:
NEW students OVER 21
 
January 23, 2013 :
Continuing students
 
May 18, 2013:
Classes End
 
 

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)