On-Campus Housing

Frequently Asked Questions

Click for a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions from the Office of Housing Administration (OHA). 

General Questions
Learning Communities And Where To Live
Application and License Agreement
Housing Rates/Billing/Financial Aid
Room Assignment and Roommates
Meal Plan Options
License Agreement Cancellation
Move-in Info/What Shall I Bring

General Questions
Is housing guaranteed for first-time freshmen?
Beginning in fall 2008, new first-time freshmen who have been admitted to San Diego State University are guaranteed a space in on-campus housing when a completed License Agreement is received and processed by the Office of Housing Administration.

A completed License Agreement includes all required documents and the initial $800 payment.  Completed License Agreements must be received and processed no later than 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Tuesday, May 1, 2008 by the Office of Housing Administration. If ANY License Agreement documents or payments are received after Tuesday, May 1, 2008, the student will lose their housing assignment priority and guarantee date. Their new housing assignment priority date will be the date the last document and/or payment is received. Student housing preferences will be considered, but students will be assigned to a single, double or triple space depending on availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Is housing guaranteed for returning residents?
Returning residents are guaranteed a space in on-campus housing when a completed License Agreement is received and processed by the Office of Housing Administration by April 1, 2008. A completed License Agreement includes all required documents and the initial $800 payment.  Completed License Agreements must be received and processed no later than 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on April 1, 2008.  If ANY License Agreement documents or payments are received after April 1, 2008, the student will not be guaranteed on-campus housing.  Their housing assignment priority date will be the date the last document and/or payment is received.

Assignment priority will be first come, first served based on the date that all completed License Agreement documents and the initial $800 payment are received and processed by the Office of Housing Administration.  Assignment to Learning Communities is dependent on availability at the time a License Agreement is received.  You are still required to complete the License Agreement process via your SDSU WebPortal.

Returning residents are encouraged to move to one of our two sophomore communities--“Sophomore Year Experience”--within Aztec Corner and Villa Alvarado.  Returning residents will also have first choice of all rooms including single rooms in Cuicacalli, Chapultepec and Zura.  Your actual choices must be selected during the License Agreement process within your SDSU WebPortal.

When will the License Agreement be accessible in the SDSU WebPortal?
The License Agreement is available March 5 to admitted students when University Cashiers posts the $250 Intent to Enroll payment.  Therefore, the sooner you submit your Intent to Enroll and payment, the sooner you will be granted access to the License Agreement and the greater your chance of receiving on-campus housing and hall preference.  Intent to Enroll payments made online through CASHNet will be posted immediately while payments that are delivered or mailed will be posted after University Cashiers receives and processes the payment.  For all applicants space assignments will be based on the date the Office of Housing Administration receives and posts your completed License Agreement documents and initial $800 payment.

How is mail processed at San Diego State University?
License Agreements mailed to the address provided on the payment coupon are received by SDSU Mail Services.  SDSU Mail Services is responsible for receiving, sorting and delivering all of the incoming United States Postal Services (USPS) mail, USPS accountable mail (includes Express, Registered, Certified and Insured) and all accelerated delivery service (over-night delivered) providers (DHL, FedEx, UPS, EMS, etc.).  During peak periods, mail may not be processed on the same day it is received at SDSU Mail Services.

For those choosing to mail their License Agreement documents and initial $800 payment, OHA strongly recommends allowing extra time for documents and payment to be received and processed, as OHA cannot be responsible for delays in the mail.

Alcohol free residence halls.  What does this mean?
Beginning in Fall 2008 all apartments and residence halls covered by the License Agreement will be alcohol free.  Neither residents nor guests of any age may possess or consume alcohol in the residence halls.

What percentages of freshmen live in the residence halls?
The residence halls consist of approximately 76% freshmen.

What is considered a disability?
Contact Student Disability Services (SHS) to discuss your disability or to learn more about SHS see: http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/sds

You must be registered with Student Disability Services for any special needs requested that would affect your room or hall assignment.  Student Disability Services will notify the Office of Housing Administration of required accommodations. Please describe the requested accommodations in the Housing Preferences section of the Student Housing Living Choices in your SDSU WebPortal. 

What if I have a health condition that is affected by group living?
Residence halls are multiple occupancy facilities with shared spaces.  Persons with pre-existing conditions such as, but not limited to, environmental allergies, asthma or other health condition that might be affected by group living are not considered for release from the License Agreement.  Consult with your physician before signing the License Agreement to determine if group living is an appropriate environment for you.

When is the first day of move-in?
Friday, August 29, 2008.  You will be notified of your move-in time.

Can I move in to the Residence Halls early?
Early move-in is available only to students assigned to Villa Alvarado residence hall and only for those with an educationally related need.  Additional charges apply.

International students should contact the International Student Center for more information regarding move in at:  telephone:  1-619-594-1982, FAX:  1-619-594-1973, or email:  ISC.Reception@sdsu.edu.

Is smoking allowed in the residence halls?
Executive Order 599 prohibits smoking in any University buildings, including residence halls, student rooms, lounges, recreation rooms, public areas, hallways, stairwells, balconies, walkways and pool areas.  Smoking is also prohibited in outdoor areas within 20 feet of entranceways, windows and ground level air intake structures.  Licensee accepts responsibility for informing visitors or guests of the University’s no-smoking policy.

Where can I park?
Visit the Parking Information website at http://www.dps.sdsu.edu/parkinginfo.htm for more up to date information.  All SDSU students who wish to park on campus are required to purchase a University parking permit.  Your University registration packet will contain parking information and costs.  Residence hall students who purchase a University parking permit will also need to purchase an Overnight Parking Permit from University Cashiers.  Overnight Parking Permits allow you to park in any lot listed on your permit.  This permit also allows you to park adjacent to your residence hall.

Where can I park if I live at Aztec Corner or University Towers?
Assigned parking at University Towers and Aztec Corner offers residents convenient, on-site, assigned parking spaces.  No need to walk through the parking structures searching for your car, carry bags across the street or hunt for a place to park.  At University Towers and Aztec Corner, your parking spot can be right outside or in the garage below your residence hall.  Assigned spots are reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis and a waiting list is usually expected.

There is an additional monthly cost for these spaces.  For these costs, contact the respective residence hall representative listed below.  The University parking permit is not valid here, nor is the University Towers or Aztec Corner parking permits valid for other University parking lots or parking structures.

For further questions you may contact one of the building representatives from College Park Communities at:  University Towers, 619-594-8009 or Aztec Corner, 619-582-4074.

I’ve already purchased my University parking permit and now I have been assigned to University Towers or Aztec Corner.  What do I do?
Your room assignment is not released until late July or early August and you may have already purchased a University parking permit.  Residents assigned to University Towers or Aztec Corner who has already purchased their parking permits should contact the University Cashiers Office for a refund.  You must provide documentation that you have a parking permit from either University Towers or Aztec Corner, so keep a copy of the contract you signed for your assigned parking space as your proof of documentation.

How much money should I bring?
You should arrive with enough money to purchase books and supplies for your classes and to buy meals until your meal plan begins on the first day of classes.  If you are receiving financial aid, it is possible that all of your available financial aid funds will be used to cover the cost of your registration fees and housing.  Make sure that you have other funds to cover expenses throughout the semester.

When do the Residence Halls close for Thanksgiving, winter and spring break?
For more information visit http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/dates.html on the Housing Website under “Important Dates”.

What important dates should I know about?

For important dates visit http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/dates.html.

Learning Communities And Where To Live
Where does the University recommend I live?
The University recommends that you live on-campus. If you choose to live on-campus during your freshman year, the University recommends you live in a residential learning community. Being an active member in your community and doing well academically will make your transition to college smoother. 

For assistance with hall preference, try our “hall selector” website at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/find-your-hall.html if you are not sure which community is right for you.

What are my living options?
There are eight residence hall or apartment complexes, with a variety of living options.  Whatever option you choose, you'll find a true sense of community at your SDSU home. For more information on residence hall living and the variety of living options available to you, visit http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/thehalls.html. Student housing preferences will be considered, but students will be assigned to a single, double or triple space depending on demand and availability.

To view residence hall room layouts, visit the virtual tours and hall information at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/thehalls.html.  Just click the hall you are interested in and click the 360 panoramic views.

I only want to live in Cuicacalli, why should I choose more than one Room Type Preference when selecting my Student Housing Living Choices?
Since your housing priority is based on when your completed License Agreement documents and the initial $800 payment are received and processed, your first choice may not be available when rooms are assigned.  Rank your preferences from first to sixth.  You may not select more than four Room Type Preference choices per residence hall. 

I-House Supplemental – Why do I have to fill this out?
The International House (I-House) is open to upper-division, graduate and exchange students.  Selection for the program is competitive and based on student interest in community participation and cross-cultural learning.  Residents commit to being actively involved in the community.

If one of your Living Choices is Villa Alvarado--International House, the I-House Supplemental will appear in the Housing Admin screen--under Housing Requirements--and must be completed and submitted with all your License Agreement documents and payment.  If the Office of Housing Administration does not receive this form, you will not be considered for this program and your License Agreement will be considered incomplete.

View more about International House at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/i-house.html.

Aztec Corner Addendum – Why do I have to fill this out?
Aztec Corner Apartments is for an 11-month period ending Friday, July 31, 2009.  If the student begins residence after the year is in progress, the contract period begins the day the student moves in and continues through Friday, July 31, 2009.  This addendum to the License Agreement presents the Terms & Conditions and Policies & Procedures by which an SDSU student agrees to abide when residing in the Aztec Corner Apartments during the period as stipulated in the addendum.

The Aztec Corner Addendum is required for all residents who have selected Aztec Corner as one of their choices.  The addendum will appear in the Housing Admin screen--under Housing Requirements--and must be completed and submitted with all your License Agreement documents.  If the Office of Housing Administration does not receive this form, your License Agreement will be considered as “Incomplete.”

View more about Aztec Corner Apartments at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/corner.html.

May I change my hall choice, learning community, roommate preference, or meal plan?
Hall choice, learning community, or roommate request changes can be made through your SDSU WebPortal account only until Monday, May 19, 2008 for the academic year (Monday, December 29, 2009 for spring semester). 

You may change your meal plan choice only until Monday, May 19, 2008 for the academic year (Monday, December 29, 2009 for spring semester).  After the start of the semester you must follow the meal plan change date schedule as outlined in the Terms & Conditions and Policies & Procedures, section 7.d. of the License Agreement. 

What is Housing Over the Breaks?
Many SDSU students require on-campus housing over Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks. University Towers, Aztec Corner apartments and Villa Alvarado apartments will remain open during these periods.  For those residents requiring on-campus housing over the summer break they should consider residing at Aztec Corner.  Change of hall for breaks only will not be considered.

View more about Housing Over the Breaks at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/lifestyle.html.

What if I would like to move to a hall other than the one to which I am assigned? 
When the residence halls open in the fall the residence halls are full and the Office of Housing Administration or Residential Education Office may not have the flexibility to move someone immediately.  Hall or room switches are dependent upon space availability.  There is a $15 processing fee to move to another hall or to switch rooms once your move has been approved. 

You will not be eligible for hall change once you move into Aztec Corner.  Room change within Aztec Corner, depending upon occupancy, may be permitted if approved by the Office of Housing Administration.

Application and License Agreement
Can the Licensee be the Guarantor of Payment?
Even though you are legally an adult (those students over 18 years of age) or you may be paying for your own education, you cannot be the Guarantor.  The University requires that someone other than the Licensee be the Guarantor. 

Why do I have to provide Guarantor of Payment information?
A Guarantor of Payment is the person guaranteeing payment for the Licensee.  If the Licensee defaults on any housing debt owed to the University, the guarantor will be liable for that debt.  The guarantor can be any legal adult willing to assume this responsibility--parent, legal guardian, uncle, grandparent or friend.  Such a guarantee is irrevocable.  All guarantors’ personal information (including social security number) must be included before submitting the License Agreement documents.  All guarantor information is CONFIDIENTIAL and will only be used in the event that debt collection is required. 

License Agreement documents submitted without complete Guarantor’s information would be considered “incomplete.” An incomplete License Agreement cannot be processed.

What sets my priority for assignment to a space? 
Beginning in fall 2008, new first-time admitted freshmen are guaranteed a space in on-campus housing when a completed License Agreement is received and processed by the Office of Housing Administration. This also applies to returning residents.

Housing priority will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. A completed License Agreement includes all required documents and the initial $800 payment.  Completed License Agreements must be received and processed no later than 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Tuesday, May 1, 2008.  If ANY License Agreement documents or payments are received after Tuesday, May 1, 2008, the student will lose their housing assignment priority and guarantee date. Their new housing assignment priority date will be the date the last document and/or payment is received.  Student housing preferences will be considered, but students will be assigned to a single, double or triple space depending on availability on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Returning residents are guaranteed a space in on-campus housing when a completed License Agreement is received and processed no later than 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 by the Office of Housing Administration.

NOTE:  It is strongly recommended allowing extra time for documents to be received and processed by the Office of Housing Administration, as OHA cannot be responsible for delays in the mail.

How do I apply for Housing and get a License Agreement?
In your SDSU WebPortal under Housing--“Are you interested in living in University Student Housing?” Click “Yes” and then the semester--fall or spring--and click submit.  If you have been admitted to SDSU and the License Agreement is available it will bring you to the Housing Admin Screen.  Under Housing Requirements, start with Housing Instructions. As you complete each step, the next step will highlight.  Follow the Ten Steps To License Agreement Completion in the SDSU License Agreement Instructions in the SDSU WebPortal.  Follow each step until you reach the last step of Final Review/Print Forms or PRINT – SIGN – MAIL.

Can I sign a License Agreement for the fall semester only?
The License Agreement is for a full academic year (or full spring semester for new students entering spring). Aztec Corner is leased for an 11-month period--see Aztec Corner Addendum.  The Licensee understands that this License Agreement financially and legally obligates Licensee to reside in the residence halls for the entire academic year or balance thereof.

What is a Licensee?
The Licensee is the person who contracts to live in the residence halls - the student.  The licensee enters into a binding License Agreement with the Trustees of the California State University by San Diego State University, hereinafter called “University.”  All communication will be between the Licensee and the University. 

What is the Meningococcal Disease and Immunization form?
The form is required for first-time freshmen only!

Please read this form.  In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 120395, all first-time freshmen who will be residing in on-campus housing must acknowledge receipt of this information by completing and signing this form.  This form is for informational purposes only.  No immunization is required for you to live in the residence halls.  You must answer the two questions at the end of the information page regarding Meningococcal Disease and Immunization.

In the instructions and website it mentions “License Agreement documents.”  What are the License Agreement documents?
The License Agreement documents consist of the legally binding documents between the Licensee and the University.  Depending on your class level or assignment choices, the documents you will be required to submit include:

• San Diego State University Student Housing License Agreement 2008-2009
• Initial $800 payment (unless an applicant has received a Financial Aid Office postponement)
• Meningococcal Disease and Immunization Form (first-time freshmen only)
• Aztec Corner Addendum (if one of your Living Choices is an apartment at Aztec Corner)
• I-House Supplemental (if one of your Living Choices is an apartment in the Villa Alvarado International House living community)

Until all completed License Agreement documents are received and processed, your License Agreement is incomplete. 

I made the $800 initial payment without mailing in the completed License Agreement documents.  Is a space being reserved for me?
The $800 initial payment does not reserve a space for you. You must complete your License Agreement.  (See question above).

What is the deadline for submitting your License Agreement?
For 2008-09 there is no deadline.  The Office of Housing Administration will continue to accept completed License Agreements as long as spaces are available.

Where do I mail my License Agreement documents?
In the SDSU WebPortal the SDSU License Agreement instructions provide a mailing address depending upon which payment method you choose.  A payment coupon directing you where to mail your documents will print out with your License Agreement documents during the Final Review/Print Forms step of completing your License Agreement. 

How should I mail my License Agreement documents?
The University does not recommend a specific method of mailing (USPS regular mail service, accelerated delivery, FedEx, UPS, or registered/signature required.  Mail early to avoid any possible mail delays.

For International students, it is recommend that documents be sent overnight delivery.

Can the License Agreement documents be faxed?
All License Agreement documents must be the original copies.  Faxed copies are not accepted.

How will I know that the Office of Housing Administration has received my License Agreement and initial payment?
It is your responsibility to check the SDSU WebPortal for updates about your License Agreement documents and to expedite returning corrected or missing documents.  Your SDSU WebPortal, Housing Admin screen will update daily with important messages as documents are processed, e.g., “Guarantor’s social security number not provided,” “Meningitis form not signed,” “Received by Office of Housing Administration.”  If you just submitted your License Agreement documents, it is recommended that you be attentive to the SDSU WebPortal in case there may be discrepancies or additional documents required.  If your account does not say “Received by Office of Housing Administration” within three weeks of mailing, call the Office of Housing Administration to confirm receipt.

Why are the Terms & Conditions and Policies & Procedures sections of the License Agreement so important? 
Read the Terms & Conditions and Policies & Procedures section of the License Agreement thoroughly.  You will be expected to abide by these terms and policies.  By signing the Student Housing License Agreement and any applicable addendums, the Licensee agrees to the student housing requirements and all other conditions contained in the Student Housing License Agreement.  The License Agreement is a legally binding document. 

Keep a copy of the Terms & Conditions and Policies & Regulations for future reference. They can also be viewed online at: http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/guide-terms.html .

Housing Rates/Billing/Financial Aid

How much does it cost to live on campus?
Housing costs vary depending upon the type of accommodation and meal plan you select. All payments begin with an $800 initial payment due at the time you submit your License Agreement documents. The initial payment is applied toward your total cost and is not a deposit.  You have the option of paying the remaining amount in eight (8) payments, September through April, or you may make payments in advance. Aztec Corner has eleven (11) payments, September through July and these payments can also be made in advance.

I am receiving Financial Aid.  Why do I have to pay the $800 Initial Payment?
You are expected to use your own funds for the $800 initial payment due with your License Agreement documents.

If you are a new undergraduate SDSU student, from a family with low income, and you have applied for financial aid, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will notify you if you are eligible to postpone all or a portion of the initial payment.  Log on to AidLink to check your financial aid status. All questions regarding postponement eligibility should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

I am receiving Financial Aid.  How will that money be disbursed to pay my housing fees?
If you are receiving financial aid (grants, loans, or scholarships), University's policy will transfer those funds to pay for any outstanding institutional charges, including housing fees. The entire semester’s cost (the amount remaining after you make the initial payment) will be deducted at the beginning of each semester if your aid is enough to cover the semester’s total costs. If your aid is not enough to cover the semester’s total costs, you are responsible for making any remaining payments as each one becomes due.  Students should keep in mind that financial aid disbursements are not made until the week before or the week that classes begin.

When will I be billed for my housing?
Bills for housing are available online one week prior to the due date.  Bills are due approximately the 7th or 8th of each month. For more information about eBill information view the Student Financial Services website at http://bfa.sdsu.edu/fm/co/cashiers/ebillinf.html.

I received my eBill and it shows some miscellaneous fees.  What are these miscellaneous fees?
Included in the total cost of your License Agreement are a nonrefundable service charge, and an optional, nonrefundable Activity Fee and Recreation fee.  For more information about Housing Costs and an explanation of the miscellaneous fees, see http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/costs.html.

How can I pay my housing bill?
Housing bills are paid in one of three ways; either through the students online financial services account (also referred to as CASHNet), by mailing the payment to University Cashiers, or by making the payment in person at the University Cashiers Office.  Again, visit the Student Financial Services website at http://bfa.sdsu.edu/fm/co/cashiers/ebillinf.html for all of your financial and online payment questions.

I received my eBill and it shows some utility charges.  What are these utility charges?
Residents at Aztec Corner and Villa Alvarado will be billed monthly for their portion of the utility charges.  For more information about Housing Costs, see http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/costs.html for a full explanation of the utility charges.

Room Assignment and Roommates
How does the University make roommate and residence hall assignments?
You will be assigned to a residence hall based on the date and timestamp the Office of Housing Administration receives and processes your License Agreement documents and initial $800 payment. In order for the OHA to make your housing placement, you must provide us with your living preferences for room, hall and meal plan by completing your online License Agreement in the SDSU WebPortal. The hall assignment process is on a first-come, first-served basis.  This process is also based on the number of available spaces and the date timestamp the OHA received and processed your License Agreement documents. 

While we attempt to match roommates by age and similar characteristics, it is the responsibility of roommates to achieve an acceptable living relationship through communication and negotiation. 

There is no guarantee that you will get a room of your choice.  If a room from your choice list is not available, you may be placed in a space that is available.  For this reason, we recommend you select more than one learning community, room type or residence hall.

Spring semester will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and as space is available.  Please be advised that none of your choices may be available.  You will be assigned to whatever space is available.

I want a particular roommate, how can we make sure we are placed together?
Both you and your requested roommate must follow the directions as described in the Living Choices step, Roommate Request Information in your SDSU WebPortal.  Both students must choose each other as their roommate preference; you will need your roommates name and RedID (you will not be assigned together if only one student requests the other); ALL of your living choices must all be the same (both Chapultepec Double, both Zura Double, both Aztec Corner 2-Bedroom Apartment, etc.). 

Roommate requests are not guaranteed and will be considered on a space available basis.  Roommate requests will only be considered if License Agreement documents from both students are received and processed by Monday, May 19, 2008.

What if my requested roommate’s License Agreement received date is later than mine, how will we be assigned?
You will need to choose between either being assigned with your roommate or the room type.  Note:  If you choose a Cuicacalli Single you cannot be assigned along with your roommate. 

If you choose “Room”, the date your License Agreement was received and processed will be your room assignment priority date.  If you choose “Roommate”, your room assignment priority date will be the later of the two License Agreements received and processed dates.

• Example:  Your License Agreement received and processed date is February 15, 2008 and your requested roommates received date is March 28, 2008, if you select “Roommate”, your received date will then become March 28, 2008. 

This could prevent you from being assigned to your preferred room type choice.

Can I be assigned to the same suite with my requested roommate if we both want a Cuicacalli Single?
The roommate assignment process is for double room occupancy.

When will I receive my hall assignment?
Your room type will be available in late July 2008 (early January 2009 for spring semester) and your specific hall and roommate in early August 2008 (early January 2009 for spring semester). This information will be in your SDSU WebPortal.  If your License Agreement is received after these dates, you will be notified by telephone or email.

How will I know who my roommate is?
When completing the online Living Choices in your SDSU WebPortal under the section “Authorization for Release of Information,” you will need to authorize the Office of Housing Administration to release your first name and telephone number to your prospective roommate. 

In early August 2008 (early January 2009 for spring semester), we will notify you and your assigned roommate of the hall to which you have been assigned.  If your assigned roommate has also authorized release, you will be notified of their first name and telephone number.

What if I do not get along with my roommate?
Learning to share space with another person can be a great opportunity for growth and change.  It can also pose challenges.  Each resident is expected to complete a Roommate Agreement with his or her roommate shortly after move-in.

The Residential Education staff has created a handout for you to review in preparation for completing your Roommate Agreement. For more information on roommate agreements and to obtain a copy of the “Guide to Living in the Halls” visit our website at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/guide-life101.html.  Each resident will work together to set a standard of living for his or her room, suite or apartment.  Part of the residence hall experience is learning to respect one another's differences.  The Residential Education staff is available to help you through this transition.

Meal Plan Options
What are my meal plan options and where do I eat?
SDSU Dining Services offers a variety of meal plans to fit the needs of individual students.  See http://www.eatatsdsu.com/meal.aspx for the meal plan that’s right for you.  There are more than 20 on-campus restaurants and five (5) Aztec market convenience stores.  Specific hours and locations will be provided when you check into the residence halls.

How much money do I have to spend at each meal?
Please refer to the SDSU Dining Services website for details on specific meal plans at: http://www.eatatsdsu.com/meal.aspx.  First-time freshmen assigned to either Villa Alvarado and Aztec Corner apartments will be required to have at a minimum the Apartment Mini Meal Plan.  Even though all meal plans are available to Villa Alvarado or Aztec Corner apartment residents, Returning, Continuing SDSU and Transfer students residing in the apartments are not required to have a meal plan. 

How do I access my meal plan?
Your SDSU Student ID card is coded with your meal plan.  In order to use your meal plan, you must first obtain your Student RedID card at the SDSUcard Office (Photo ID), 619-594-6800.  (Students often pay the $5 one-time charge for this card when they pay their registration fees.  Keep the receipt which shows you have paid for your RED ID card.)  Each time you enter, the Dining Services cashier will swipe your RedID card.  Your allowance for that time period will be accessed and use of that allowance will be noted on the computer.

What food options do I have if I live at the Villa Alvarado or Aztec Corner apartment complexes?
All Villa Alvarado and Aztec Corner apartments have full kitchens.  All first-time freshmen are required to have at a minimum the Apartment Mini-Meal Plan.  Others are not required to have a meal plan.

License Agreement Cancellation
What if I need to cancel my License Agreement before I move into the residence halls?
You may cancel a reservation for a space by giving written notice to the Office of Housing Administration at least thirty (30) days before the beginning of the occupancy period (on or before Wednesday, July 30, 2008, for the academic year and on or before Friday, December 19, 2008 for new students entering for the spring semester).

The final date to cancel a License Agreement without additional rent charges is Wednesday, July 30, 2008 (Friday, December 19, 2008 for new students entering for the spring 2009).  Refer to the Terms & Conditions of your Student Housing License Agreement.

All cancellations must be in writing and signed and sent from the student Licensee (the agreement is between the Licensee and the University and not the guarantor).  Cancellations received on or before the above dates will be charged a $50 cancellation fee. 

See http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/cancel.html for more information about canceling the License Agreement.

Are faxes accepted for Cancellation Requests?
Cancellation requests must be made in writing and can be submitted to the Office of Housing Administration in person, sent by mail or faxed to 619-594-6202.

See http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/cancel.html for more information about canceling the License Agreement.

How do I get my refund of my initial payment after I cancel my License Agreement?
When your License Agreement cancellation is received, the University Cashiers processes your refund.  Please allow 4-6 weeks for the refund of your initial payment minus any cancellation fees.

See http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/cancel.html for more information about canceling the License Agreement.

I plan to rush for a Fraternity or Sorority and will want to probably move out to live at the Fraternity/Sorority house for spring semester.  What should I do?
In general, freshmen live on-campus in the residence halls, and then move into fraternity or sorority houses their second year.  Your License Agreement is for the academic year or until July 31, 2009 for Aztec Corner residents.  If you decide to cancel your License Agreement, you will owe the amount due for the full fee period of the license (academic year or until July 31, 2009 for Aztec Corner residents), plus any charges for damages and cleaning and all nonrefundable fees.

See http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/cancel.html for more information about canceling the License Agreement.

Move-in Info/What Shall I Bring
What should I bring?
Bring a bedspread, extra long twin sheets (except University Towers and Aztec Corner), pillowcases, towels, and non-halogen desk lamp and bathroom items. Each residence hall room includes a micro fridge (a mini fridge/freezer/microwave) in one unit at no additional cost.  Cuicacalli residents share a full size refrigerator per suite and do not have the micro fridge in their suite room. In our traditional residence halls each resident is provided with a bed, desk, chair, dresser, blanket, mattress pad, pillow and wastebasket. Many students bring their own pillow and extra blankets. Traditional residence hall rooms are not carpeted, so residents may bring or purchase a rug after arrival. Suite-style and apartments are carpeted (visit the individual hall pages for a more detailed description of included amenities and furnishings). Most students also bring electronic equipment such as telephones, computers, TVs, DVD players, and stereos. Cable-ready televisions are recommended to take advantage of the free local cable service provided. 

See http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/thehalls.html for more information about each of “The Halls.”

What should I bring to Villa Alvarado?
Apartments are fully furnished and carpeted.  Each apartment has two bedrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen and a large bathroom.  The kitchen has a stove, refrigerator, microwave and garbage disposal.  Four residents are assigned to each apartment.  Roommates share the cost of utilities. For more information visit our Villa Alvarado website at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/villa.html.

What should I bring to Aztec Corner?
Aztec Corner has fully furnished and carpeted one and two bedroom apartments.  Each apartment includes a living room, dining area, kitchen and either one or two bathrooms. Either two or four residents are assigned to each apartment.  Roommates share the cost of utilities.   For more information visit our Aztec Corner website at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/corner.html.

What is included in the rooms in the residence halls?  What size is the bed in the residence halls?
Each residence hall includes local telephone service with voicemail, local cable service, and Internet connections in each room. View our “The Halls” website which will provide info about the halls and provide a virtual tour of each residence hall at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/thehalls.html.  Take the virtual tour to better acquaint yourself with each on-campus living accommodation and what it has to offer.

All Aztec Corner units come with digital cable and an Internet modem provided by Cox Cable.  Telephone is not included at Aztec Corner and residents must contact Cox Communication directly.

Traditional residence halls--Chapultepec, Cuicacalli, The LLC @ Maya & Olmeca, Tenochca, Villa Alvarado and Zura--are equipped with extra-long twin beds, University Towers is equipped with a regular twin bed and Aztec Corner is equipped with a full-size bed.

What electronic equipment can I bring?
Computers, TVs, VCRs and stereos with headphones are permitted.  Cable-ready television is recommended to take advantage of the free local cable service provided.  Aztec Corner residents are provided with a 32-inch flat screen television in each living room.

Extension cords are not permitted. UL Approved, grounded power strips with circuit breakers should be used for all electrical equipment including computer and computer related hardware. A maximum of two power strips may be used per room. No modifications to, or changes in, electrical wiring are permitted. No “splices,” “octopuses” or modification devices of any kind may be used to add plugs in your room, suite or apartment.

What other facilities or special features will I find in my hall?
Depending upon the residence hall, some of the special features include swimming pools, barbeque areas, sand volleyball courts, community kitchens, lounges and recreation rooms with TV, ping-pong, foosball and pool tables, as well as study rooms and laundry facilities.

For more information on each residence hall and what special features they have to offer, visit “The Halls” website at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/housing/thehalls.html.