Why would a student want to live on-campus vs. commute?

Convenience

No cooking, cleaning, shopping or real need for transportation

Proximity to resources, both in the campus housing communities and campus

Support

More than 1,000 educational, cultural, social and recreational activities annually

On-site tutoring and counseling

24-hour emergency assistance for both maintenance and personal challenges

Safety

Restricted access to all Residence Hall living areas

Security cameras

On-site Community Service Officer patrols

UCR Police patrols

Academics

Students who live on campus perform better academically and are happier in general with their college experience than those who live off campus or commute.

Finances

Residents are eligible for more housing aid (as part of their Financial Aid Package) than those who live off-campus or commute.

Is housing guaranteed for freshmen?

Housing is guaranteed for all new fall quarter admits who are single and meet all Housing deadlines. The UCR Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) must be received by May 1. A complete Residence Hall Contract and First Payment must be submitted by May 10.

Is on-campus housing guaranteed?

Housing is guaranteed for two years to all newly admitted, single students who live in the Residence Halls for their entire first year and continue to meet Housing deadlines. The process for securing guaranteed housing for a second year will begin in winter quarter of your first year.

Regent Scholarship recipients are extended a four-year housing guarantee with the aforementioned stipulations.

What percentage of students live on campus?

Approximately 30% of UCR students live on campus, however 75% of freshmen live on campus.

How safe is the on-campus community?

While it is impossible for anyone to guarantee safety and security anywhere, Housing Services has implemented many programs to help ensure students’ safety and demonstrate our commitment to students’ well-being. Pedestrian traffic is limited or restricted in the Residence Halls by student key/card access and limited-access parking lots. Most common areas and passageways are outfitted with surveillance security cameras. Emergency-response phones are located in all Residence Hall communities. The university also has a police department that monitors the campus, including housing facilities.

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