UC San Diego Housing: How to Apply for Housing (Incoming Students) 

Overview 

This article provides step-by-step instructions for incoming students on how to apply for on-campus housing for undergraduate students at UC San Diego. It outlines required prerequisites, where to apply, and what to expect after submitting your application. 

Applying for housing is a multi-step process. Completing the application is only the first step. Students must continue to monitor the Undergraduate Housing Portal and Important Dates webpage for upcoming steps and deadlines. 

Before You Apply 

Before you can access the housing application, you must complete the following: 

• Accept your Offer of Admission by your given deadline 

• Activate your Single Sign-On (SSO) 

• Activate your UC San Diego email account 

After completing these steps, please allow 48–72 hours for access to the Undergraduate Housing Portal. 

You will receive an invitation email with instructions to begin the housing application. 

How to Apply for Housing 

Step 1: Access the Undergraduate Housing Portal 

• Access the portal here: https://hdh-web.ucsd.edu/ssoAD/rmsportal/home/index/U

• Log in using your UC San Diego SSO credentials 

Step 2: Start the Application 

• Select the Incoming Student Housing Application 

• Follow the prompts to begin your application 

Step 3: Complete Application Sections 

You will be asked to provide information such as: 

• Basic Contact Information 

• Contract length preference (only for transfer students) 

• Indicate a need for family housing (students with dependents or partners) 

• Indicate a need for medical housing accommodation. If you select this option, you must reach out to the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) to begin this process immediately. Your medical housing accommodation must be approved by the OSD office, prior to the priority deadline. You can review the Priority deadline for OSD approved housing accommodations here. 

Step 4: Review and Submit 

• Review all entered information carefully 

• Submit your application before the deadline listed in your invitation or Important Dates website. 

After You Apply 

Confirmation Email (Important) 

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. 

• This email confirms that your application was successfully submitted 

• If you do not receive a confirmation email, you must contact us as soon as possible 

• Add us to your contact list so you don’t miss an email- housingcontracts@ucsd.edu  

Next Steps in the Process 

Submitting your application is only the first step. To complete the housing process, you will need to: 

• Return to the Undergraduate Housing Portal to complete required next steps 

• Review and sign your housing contract 

• Submit the $450 housing prepayment 

This prepayment is applied toward your housing charges and is required to finalize your contract. 

Be sure to regularly review the Important Dates webpage for deadlines and updates: 

https://hdhughousing.ucsd.edu/living-on-campus/housing-contract/important-dates.html 

Monitor Your UCSD Email and Portal 

All updates—including next steps, contract details, and deadlines—will be sent to your UC San Diego email account and reflected in the Undergraduate Housing Portal. 

Important Reminders 

• Do not wait until the last minute to apply 

• • Applying early gives you time to resolve any issues or errors 

• • Our office experiences a high volume of emails near deadlines, which may delay responses 

• Housing is a multi-step process 

• • You are responsible for completing each required step by the posted deadlines 

• Always check for your confirmation email after submitting 

• Regularly check: 

• • Undergraduate Housing Portal 

• • Important Dates webpage 

• • UCSD email 

Need Help? 

If you experience issues accessing the application, do not receive a confirmation email, or have questions about the process, please contact our office.

Email: housingcontracts@ucsd.edu 

Phone: 858-534-4010