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94 existing UC Santa Cruz questions, grouped by decision.
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94 questions in 18 topics.
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Getting Housing10 questions
- Is on-campus housing guaranteed for my student?
- Are first-year students required to live on campus?
- How many years of on-campus housing are guaranteed?
- When should my student apply for housing?
- Can my student apply for housing before being admitted?
- What happens if my student does not receive housing or is waiting for space?
- Does a housing offer guarantee my student's preferred dorm or room type?
- What happens if my student misses a housing deadline?
- Can my student get an exemption from a first-year live-on requirement?
- What reasons qualify for a first-year housing exemption?
Contracts & Cancellation4 questions
Cost & Billing6 questions
- How and when are residence-hall charges billed?
- What is the true annual cost of living in a UC Santa Cruz residence hall?
- Are payment plans available for residence-hall housing?
- What happens if a housing payment is late?
- Are the housing application fee and prepayment refundable?
- What does UC Santa Cruz room and board include?
Financial Aid4 questions
Meal Plans4 questions
Rooms11 questions
- Can my student choose a residence hall and room type?
- When will my student receive their housing assignment?
- Are single rooms available?
- Is gender-inclusive roommate housing available?
- Can students of different genders live together in a UCSC residence-hall room?
- What is the difference between traditional, connecting/private-bath and apartment-style UCSC housing?
- How many students share a bathroom?
- What furniture is already provided?
- What size sheets does my student need?
- Can my student bring a portable air conditioner?
- Can my student bring a refrigerator and microwave?
Roommates7 questions
- How are roommates assigned at UC Santa Cruz?
- Can my student choose their roommate?
- Is a requested roommate guaranteed?
- Can requesting a particular roommate reduce our room or dorm options?
- What should my student do if they do not get along with their roommate?
- Can my student change rooms after move-in?
- My student looked up their roommate online and thinks they are incompatible. What should we do?
Residence Life3 questions
Rules & Amenities7 questions
- What appliances and items are prohibited in the dorm?
- Can students decorate their dorm rooms?
- Is extra storage available for belongings that do not fit in the room?
- How does laundry work?
- Does housekeeping clean my student's bedroom?
- Is Wi-Fi included in residence halls?
- How does mail and package delivery work?
Problems & Maintenance1 questions
Guests & Rules1 questions
Safety & Security4 questions
Cars & Transportation1 questions
Health & Privacy6 questions
- What should my student do if they become seriously sick or injured in the dorm?
- Can I call Housing and ask what is happening with my student's room or roommate problem?
- Can parents access a college student's education records if the student is our tax dependent?
- Can UCSC tell parents about an under-21 alcohol or drug violation?
- Does FERPA still apply if my UC Santa Cruz student is only 17?
- Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?
Accessibility4 questions
- How does my student request disability-related housing accommodations?
- If an accommodation is approved, does that guarantee a particular dorm or room?
- Can my student have a service animal or emotional-support animal in campus housing?
- What if my student has a severe food allergy or special dietary need?
Move-In & Breaks5 questions
Housing guidance6 questions
Off-campus housing10 questions
- When should I start looking for off-campus housing near University of California, Santa Cruz?
- Where should I live off campus near University of California, Santa Cruz?
- How much does off-campus housing near University of California, Santa Cruz really cost?
- How do I find and choose roommates for off-campus housing near University of California, Santa Cruz?
- What should I know about leases, guarantors, and deposits near University of California, Santa Cruz?
- How do subleases, relets, and short-term housing work near University of California, Santa Cruz?
- How should I compare commuting, transit, and parking for housing near University of California, Santa Cruz?
- How do I avoid rental scams and evaluate off-campus housing near University of California, Santa Cruz?
- What renter and tenant rights should I know near University of California, Santa Cruz?
- What should I check about utilities, pets, parking, and subletting near University of California, Santa Cruz?