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Mission Statement

The Department of Housing & Residence Life facilitates holistic communities that support student growth, development, and learning. Our residence hall communities seek to provide spaces that offer a welcoming, including, and safe living environment. Staff members are committed to offering courteous, professional, and efficient service by providing opportunities to prepare residents for success both on campus and as global citizens.

Core Values

In our work with the university community and beyond, the Department of Housing & Residence Life values guide our work:

Education and preparation for a lifetime of learning
Integrity, honesty, personal responsibility, and ethical behavior
Appreciation, respect, and acceptance for diversity and inclusion
Civic and social responsibility as a means toward good citizenship
Opportunities for students to live, learn, and grow

Important Housing Dates

Secure a spot in one of our housing buildings by submitting your application before the deadlines. These dates are subject to change in accordance with any adjustments made to the academic calendar.

Summer 2019

June 1, 2019	Deadline to cancel your summer 2019 application without penalty
June 11, 2019	New International Student Move In Begins, 1 PM – 6 PM PST
June 18, 2019	New Student Move In (All, under 21 and 21+)
June 21, 2019	Continuing Student Move In
June 24, 2019	Summer semester Classes Begin
August 14, 2019	Residence Halls Close for Summer, 5 PM

Fall 2019

July 1, 2019	Deadline to cancel your fall 2019 – spring 2020 application without penalty
August 20, 2019	New International Student Move In begins, 1 PM – 6 PM PST
August 26, 2019	New Student Move In, Day One
August 27, 2019	New Student Move In, Day Two
August 30, 2019	Continuing student move in
September 5, 2019	Fall semester classes begin
December 21, 2019	Residence Halls close, 12 PM

Housing Selection FAQ

What is Housing Selection?

After you complete your campus housing application and pay the $500.00 deposit, the next step is to complete housing selection. The housing assignment is the actual building and room you will live in.

Using the online Housing Selection system, you can pick exactly where you’ll be living from what is available.

Student Housing Selection

How does continuing Student Housing Selection Work?

If you’re a continuing student currently living in campus housing, you can select your housing assignment for next year by participating in the Renewal/General Room Selection process next April. You may have the opportunity to remain in your current housing assignment, or you can select a new space on campus.

Housing Terminology

Room Renewal: Choose this option to stay within your current housing space for the next academic year
Building Renewal: Choose this option to select a new room within your current building for the next academic year
General Room Selection (GRS): Choose this option to move to another housing space on campus for the next academic year

Completing Housing Selection

Where do I go to complete my housing selection?

The student housing portal is accessible on all browsers through your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Your designated access time which will be sent to you prior to housing selection in early April.

If you experience issues with your log-in information please contact Student Self-Service at 415-618-6500 for assistance.

Self-Assignment

When Does Self-Assignment Take Place?

Current campus housing residents can choose their housing assignment for the following academic year at the end of the spring semester. After this, new applicants have the opportunity to select their housing.

Cancellation Policy

What is the Cancellation Policy?

If you need to cancel your housing assignment for the upcoming academic year, please email the Department of Housing & Residence Life at housing@academyart.edu with the following information:

Full Name
Student ID Number
A statement requesting to cancel your upcoming housing assignment or application
Specify the year for which you would like to cancel your housing.

Deadlines to cancel housing assignment or applications

Spring applicants: January 1
Summer applicants: June 1
Fall applicants: July 1

You must cancel by the above-listed cancellation dates, or within 10-days of your completed application, to receive a refund of your full housing deposit. Cancellations after this time period will result in deposit forfeiture.

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