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general information: residence halls
 
UCSB offers approximately 4700 residence hall spaces to single students:
  • Located in three geographic areas of the campus:
    • Storke Campus
    • Main Campus East
    • Main Campus West
  • All are within walking or biking distance to classes, dining commons, and recreational facilities
  • Most provide double rooms shared by two students
  • A limited number of single rooms are also available
 
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Amenities in the Residence Halls
  • Furnished accommodations for both men and women
    • included: bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, closet, bookshelf, wastebasket, drapes
    • not included: linens, blankets, pillows, towels, mattress pads, and bedspreads
  • Lounge and study space
  • Computer lounges, Residential Data Communication Network, and active Ethernet ports and wireless access in student rooms
  • Housekeeping & card-operated laundry rooms
  • 4 dining facilities with choice of meal plans, snack kitchenettes
  • Live-in staff coordinate social and educational activities, serve as peer advisors and manage the building
  • Wheelchair accessible facilities
  • Living-Learning Communities and programming
  • Leadership opportunities in student hall government
  • Job opportunities in housing and dining facilities
 
Personal Property Insurance
The University is not responsible for your property in case of theft or damage. Property that you bring to school may be covered by your parent’s homeowners insurance. Your parents should check with their agent to verify that. If it is not covered we have brochures available from two companies who offer coverage to college students and their websites are listed below.
 
Residence Hall Staff
  • All halls staffed by live-in Resident Director (RD), Assistant Resident Director (ARD), and Resident Assistants (RAs).
  • Students reside in living groups with approximately fifty other students and an RA.
  • The RA, a continuing UCSB student, is a resource for students who need information or personal assistance.
  • RA staff are responsible for coordinating residence hall programs.
  • Live-in staff are important resources for all aspects of academic and social university life.
  • The Office of Residential Life assists professional staff and oversees students and staff in residential communities.
  • Directors of Residential Life provide leadership to student staff and guidance to the residence hall community.
  • Student desk attendants are selected, trained, and supervised by the Assistant Resident Directors and offer quality service to residents.
 
Residence Hall Dining
  • Four dining commons: Carrillo, Ortega, Portola and De La Guerra
  • Meal service for all residents
  • Meal selections include daily choices for vegetarians, vegans, and weight watchers
  • Many foods cooked to order
  • Theme and international dinners provided
  • Unlimited seconds offered
  • Meals for group functions, such as picnics, accommodated at no additional charge
Please note: We are unable to make special arrangements for restricted diets. Meal Plans are required for students residing in the residence halls.
 
Student Employment Program
  • Integral part of the community experience
  • Provides students residing in university housing with priority for part-time jobs within Housing & Residential Services
  • Competitive pay scale
  • Jobs include housekeeping, maintenance, grounds, clerical, food service, and residence hall desk attendant.
  • Provides students with opportunities for community involvement
  • Helps create more responsive programs in the residence halls
  • Students scheduled for work based on each quarter’s class schedule and academic load
  • Students select a schedule of 12–16 hours of work per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer and quarter breaks.
  • Further information online: Housing Student Employment
 
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