Apply for Housing
Learn more about the housing application process or start your application.
Whether you’re an incoming first-year student, new graduate student or current Otter looking for your next campus home, we can’t wait to welcome you to our residential community.
How to Apply for Housing
Before you start your housing application, you must first confirm your acceptance to Cal State Monterey Bay and, if applicable, make your enrollment deposit.
Step 1 - Sign into your MyHousing Portal
Step 2 - Submit your $200 reservation fee
Step 3 - Complete and submit your housing application; you’ll have a chance to notate room and meal plan preferences
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Application Deadlines
| Application Type | Open Period |
|---|---|
|
Summer 2026 |
February 2, 2026 |
|
New Resident |
February 2, 2026 |
|
Current Resident |
March 2, 2026 |
Housing Eligibility Requirements
Before you apply for on-campus housing at CSUMB, please review our eligibility requirements.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
|
Full-time enrollment |
12 units for undergraduates; varies by program for graduate programs. |
|
Degree pursuit |
Must be pursuing a degree at Cal State Monterey Bay |
|
Payment history |
Payments must be up to date |
|
Family housing |
Applicants must be full-time students and meet at least one of the following criteria: married, domestic partnership or dependent child under 18. |
See full eligibility requirements in our Housing and Dining guide (PDF).