Apply for Housing

Whether you’re an incoming first-year student, new graduate student or current Otter looking for your next campus home, we are excited to welcome you to our residential community.

How to Apply for Housing

Before starting your housing application, incoming new students must confirm their enrollment. Please visit the Admitted Students webpage to complete this step. 

Incoming New Student:

Step 1 - If you have never logged into the Housing Portal, register here. If you have logged in before, log in here.

Step 2 - Complete and submit your housing application; you’ll have a chance to notate room and meal plan preferences.

Step 3 - Submit your $50 application fee and a $150 housing down payment. This initial payment will be credited toward your first rent charge.

Continuing Student:

Step 1 - Sign in to your MyHousing Portal and start your application.

Step 2 - Complete and submit your housing application; you’ll have a chance to notate room and meal plan preferences.

Step 3 - Submit your $50 application fee and a $150 housing down payment. This initial payment will be credited toward your first rent charge.

Application Deadlines

Housing Eligibility Requirements

Before you apply for on-campus housing at CSUMB, please review our eligibility requirements. 

See full eligibility requirements on our License and Forms webpage.