Housing Services

Housing Services offers on-campus housing and related services to UCSF students, post-docs, residents, clinical fellows, faculty, and staff.   Students have priority for campus housing. 

Living on campus is often the best option for students, especially when moving to the Bay Area. In addition to convenience, on-campus housing advantages include: 

  • Below-market rates
  • No application fees
  • No long-term rental contracts
  • No credit checks
  • Access to free UCSF shuttles
  • No deposits
  • Community events
  • No reference checks

Apply as soon as possible- space is limited.  You can also apply to Academe 198, UCSF’s newest housing community, operated by UC Law SF.

UCSF campus housing properties for students are located at or near the Mission Bay and Parnassus campuses. All locations are easily accessible by the free UCSF Shuttle system.

Provided they are enrolled in a UCSF degree program, students may live in campus housing for up to 5 years.  Students enrolled in the MSTP program may live in campus housing for up to 9 years. Academe at 198, a campus housing community managed by UC College of the Law SF, has no term limits.

Housing Services has a rolling application process and makes housing offers throughout the year. For peak July/August/September move-in, Housing Services begins assigning and making housing offers in early April.  Please be sure your housing application, along with supporting documentation, is completed by the end of March for priority consideration. Although you may apply at any time throughout the year, you will have the maximum number of chances to get your first choice of housing if you apply by the priority deadline. The housing application is free and online.  Visit the UCSF Housing website for more information on the different communities available.

Interested in off-campus living? Explore UCSF Housing's Off-Campus Resource Page.

Apartment hunters and short-term campus visitors can view a wide selection of hotels near campus. If you need a temporary place to stay until you are settled in San Francisco, please review these short-term housing options.

If you have questions, please e-mail Housing Services at [email protected].