Housing
University Housing offers residential living to more than 3000 students, faculty and staff of San Francisco State University. Living within the campus community is the best way to experience the attributes that make SF State one of California's preeminent public, urban universities: respect for scholarship, human diversity, and cultural richness.
First-Year Freshman Students under 20 years of age
The Residence Halls, Mary Ward Hall and Mary Park Hall, are an ideal introduction to university life for first-year freshman students. Theme Floors are available, based on areas of interest. All of the double-occupancy rooms are furnished, with two community bathrooms per floor. Each bedroom is equipped with cable TV hookup, landline telephone with voice mail, and wired and wireless internet connections. On-site laundry and vending machines are available in both buildings. A meal plan of 10, 15 or 19 meals per week is included in the fees.
The Towers at Centennial Square (TCS) offers double-occupancy Jr. Suites and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments to first-year freshmen students who wish to live in designated Living Learning Communities. The Living Learning Communities bring together first-year freshman students who have similar academic interests. All units are fully furnished and include private bathrooms, cable TV hookup, landline telephone with voice mail, and wired and wireless internet connections. All apartments include kitchenettes, living and dining room areas. The TCS has access to a 24-hour computer lab and on-site laundry and vending. A meal plan of 10, 15 or 19 meals per week is included in the fees.
The Village at Centennial Square (VCS) offer 2- and 3-bedroom apartments in three buildings: A, B, and C. Double- and single-occupancy bedrooms are available. Each apartment is fully furnished and includes a kitchen, two bathrooms, cable TV hookup, landline telephone with voice mail, and wired and wireless internet connections. Building C is the Global Village community available to domestic and international students who wish to engage in a diverse living experience. A meal plan of 5, 8, 10, 15 or 19 meals per week is included in the fees.
Second-Year Residents, Transfer Students, and Graduate Students between 19 - 25 years of age
The Village at Centennial Square (VCS) offer 2- and 3-bedroom apartments in three buildings: A, B, and C. Double- and single-occupancy bedrooms are available. Each apartment is fully furnished and includes a kitchen, two bathrooms, cable TV hookup, landline telephone with voice mail, and wired and wireless internet connections. Building C is the Global Village community available to domestic and international students who wish to engage in a diverse living experience. A meal plan of 5, 8, 10, 15 or 19 meals per week is included in the fees.
University Park South (UPS), located across Holloway Ave. and Font Blvd., is comprised of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom townhomes. Single- and double-occupancy bedrooms are available in each shared apartment. Each apartment is fully furnished and includes a kitchen, bathroom, cable TV hookup, landline telephone with voice mail, and wired and wireless internet connections. Meal plans are not included in the cost, but can be purchased through campus dining services.
University Park North (UPN), located just north of campus and adjacent to the Stonestown Galleria, provides an independent living experience with the advantages of living on-campus. The area includes 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom garden apartments. Single- and double-occupancy bedrooms are available in each shared apartment. Each apartment is fully furnished and includes a kitchen, bathroom, cable TV hookup, landline telephone with voice mail, and wired and wireless internet connections. Meal plans are not included in the cost, but can be purchased through campus dining services.
Eligibility and Application Process
All SF State students enrolled in an academic program at the university and carrying a minimum of 12 units for undergraduates or 9 units for graduate students are eligible to live in the SF State University Housing Community.
The housing application process is separate from the university's academic admission process. Housing applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. San Francisco State does not guarantee housing to newly admitted students and does not give preference based on class level. Due to high demand for housing spaces in San Francisco, the residence community fills quickly. We strongly advise students to complete a housing application before being admitted to the university.
Applications are available on-line at www.sfsu.edu/~housing/.
Faculty, Staff and Student Housing at University Park Apartments
Situated on 24 beautiful acres adjacent to the Stonestown Galleria Shopping Center , University Park Apartments provides unfurnished apartments to SF State faculty, staff, and older students with families. The property boasts spectacular views of Lake Merced and the Pacific Ocean, and is only steps away from San Francisco State University main campus.
Applications for University Park Apartments are available by contacting the University Park Rental Office located at 21 Buckingham Way, San Francisco, CA 94132. Telephone (415) 564-4000 or e-mail univpark@sfsu.edu.
Residential Dining Services
The SF State dining program is one of the best reasons to become a member of the campus community. Three dining facilities are available to students who have a campus meal plan. The main dining room, City Eats, offers a large variety of menu selections. Cook-to-order stations cater to students' taste for fresh and nutritious selections, including grilled entrees, vegetarian dishes, and delicatessen items. Café in the Park (in Mary Park Hall) offers smoothies, coffee drinks, and breakfast-style sandwiches. The Bricks (in Mary Ward Hall) serves pizza, pasta and other Italian cuisine. Voluntary meal plans are available for students, faculty and staff who do not have meal plans included in their Housing fees.
Off-Campus Housing Resources
The University Housing web site offers extensive links to rental and roommate listings, descriptions of neighborhoods, contact information for apartment complexes, home-stay opportunities, and housing information for people with disabilities. Students, staff, and faculty members can post and retrieve information at:
http://www.sfsu.edu/~housing/offcampus/off-campusResources.html.
