University Housing Services

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University Housing Services

University Housing Services strives to create a residential community that supports and enhances academic success, fosters the learning and development of our students, and promotes student involvement and civic engagement. Visit the new application website below. If you have visited the old portal previously, clear your internet browser's cache and restart before opening the link.

Access the Housing Application Portal

Get in Touch with the Team

Have any questions or need assistance? Contact University Housing Services between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by emailing uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu or calling (408)795-5600. For in-person or after-hours assistance, housing staff are available at the front desks of each housing facility.

Email the Front Desk

Payment & Billing

Questions or comments regarding payments, installment payment plans, or billing? Email the Housing Cashier at uhs-cashier@sjsu.edu. or call (408) 795-5600.

Email the Housing Cashier

Housing Virtual Queue

Don't have time to wait on the phone to talk to someone? Join the Housing Virtual Queue. Let us know when you are available, whether you prefer a phone conversation or in-person visit, and someone from Housing will contact you during business hours.

Sign Up for a Call or Meeting

Find out the most recent updates and announcements here.

Housing Options

SJSU offers a range of options from traditional and suite-style housing to apartment-style living. Learn more about our housing options, theme communities and the unique residential living experience in each of our building communities.

Apply For Housing

We are now accepting housing applications from new applicants for the 2024-2025 academic year!

You can complete and submit the Housing application at our New Portal Site.

If you have previously visited our housing portal, please be sure to clear your cache and restart your browser before completing the application at our new portal site.

Spartan Village on the Paseo

Approximately 670 new student beds will occupy what is currently the south tower of the San José Hilton Signia luxury hotel complex in the heart of downtown.

Learn more about Spartan Village on the Paseo here.

Move In Information

Spring 2025 is now available. Spring 2025 Move In Requirement now available! [pdf]

SJSU Immunization Requirements

All students living in on campus housing are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with recent and approved immunizations. Refer to the links below for information about the housing and campus vaccine requirements and latest COVID-19 response updates.

University Housing Services works in collaboration with the Accessible Education Center (AEC) to provide housing accommodations for students with documented disabilities who meet the eligibility and verification requirements. Students requesting an accommodation should review the Housing Accommodations information prior to completing the Housing Application.

SJSU International House

Have you considered living in on-campus housing at the International House? The International House (I-House) is home to U.S. and international students who are freshman through graduate students. As an SJSU housing option, the I-House community provides a diverse and welcoming intercultural living environment. Click here for updates about the I-House application process.

Frosh Live On Requirement

The Frosh Live-On Requirement is suspended for the 2024-2025 academic year. No first-year student is required to live in campus housing or complete and submit an exemption form.

Spartan Eats is the campus provider of student dining and has meal plans available for purchase.

Tour Information

Limited in-person tours are currently offered. Campus facilities can also be toured virtually through videos and in 3D.

Information on in-person tours will be provided when in-person tours can be resumed.

Find out more about the student and professional staff employment opportunities available in University Housing Services

Off-Campus Housing Resources

View our list of off-campus housing resources and properties. We also encourage you to check out the SJSU SAMMY app to connect with other SJSU students looking for off-campus housing.

UHS License Cancellation Form

Residential Life

Living on campus places you in the center of the Spartan community and in the heart of Silicon Valley. Take advantage of the opportunities to meet other students, participate in residence community programs, and have easy access to student organizations, campus events and a variety of academic resources.

Community Living Policies

Learn about the community living policies and guidelines that all residents are expected to follow. Review our Community Living Handbook for more information about living on campus, tips and campus resources.

Facilities and Maintenance

Need to make a facilities or maintenance request? Fill out our online request form here. Also, find tips and additional information about keys, appliances, laundry and other facilities areas.

Conference Services

Interested in hosting a conference or staying overnight at SJSU? Learn more about our summer conference program, guest accommodations and how to reserve an overnight guest room.

FAQS & How We Can Help

Learn more about housing policies and forms, IT support, tours and mailroom information. Still have questions? Find answers to frequently asked questions in our “FAQs” and "Housing, A to Z”

The University Housing Services staff is committed to supporting and helping our residents grow and thrive during their time at SJSU. We have an open-door policy, and encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns.

The best way to stay safe is to be prepared. Read about our evacuation procedures, safety and security policies, fire drill report and more in our annual fire report.

Spartan Community Promise

The Spartan Community Promise is a voluntary way to show your SJSU family that you care and that we are united.

Read our promise

Message from University Housing Services

Learn more about the actions we're taking to address the pandemic and keep our students safe.

Understand our safety actions

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

The California State University, which includes San José State, does not discriminate on the basis of gender, which includes sex and gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Privacy

San José State University respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it to the extent possible, subject to applicable state and federal law, through our compliance with our privacy policies and this Privacy Notice.