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Apply for Housing
Application Process
To help students settle into campus life, all incoming first-year students from outside the local area are required to live in university housing during their first and second years at Cal Poly Humboldt.
All first-year students will live within their Place-Based Learning Community (PBLC), either The Hill or The Canyon, with a roommate who is also part of that community.
Students from Humboldt and Del Norte counties, and continuing and transfer students are not required to live in university housing, but it is still recommended and housing is available.
Housing is assigned on a first come, first served basis, based on the date you submit your application. Students must confirm their enrollment to Cal Poly Humboldt before they can access the Housing Application.
To be eligible to live in the residence halls, students must:
- Have a positive student conduct record
- Complete your online housing application and pay the application fee.
- Make sure your current room and meal plan fees are paid in full.
How to Apply for On-Campus Housing
Follow these six steps to complete your housing application at Cal Poly Humboldt.
1. Review Important Dates and Deadlines
Before starting your application, make sure you:
- Confirm your enrollment at Cal Poly Humboldt to access the Housing Application.
- Review the 2027–2028 Important Dates for New Students.
- Explore your housing options.
- Are prepared to pay the $100 Housing Application Fee.
- Know how to access the Housing Application.
2. Explore Your Housing Options
Take some time to research your options before completing your application.
Housing Options
Explore the residence halls and room types through online tours and photos. Consider the community environment, bathroom privacy, and meal plan requirements.
You'll be asked to rank your top housing preferences in your application.
Meal Plans and Costs
- Review meal plan options. Meal plans are required in all residential areas.
- Compare housing and meal plan costs.
- Review important housing dates.
Housing Agreements and Policies
Review the following documents before applying:
- 2026–2027 Housing & Residence Life Housing and Dining Agreement
- 2026–2027 Second-Year Housing Addendum
- Cancellation and Vacate Policies
Accessibility Accommodations and Service Animals
If you need housing accommodations related to a disability, contact the Campus Disability Resource Center as soon as possible. Visit Student Accommodations for more information.
If you have a service animal, you must register it with Housing. Email housing@humboldt.edu for assistance.
3. Choose Your Housing Preferences
Log in to the Housing Application to complete the following:
- Select your meal plan.
- Rank your housing preferences.
- Select optional Living-Learning Community housing areas.
- Complete your roommate profile.
- Review all documents in the Required Reading section.
Optional Renters Insurance
You may purchase renters insurance from any provider. You can also sign up for coverage through GradGuard directly in the Housing Application.
4. Pay the $100 Housing Application Fee
Pay the $100 nonrefundable Housing Application Fee as part of your application.
This payment will be applied toward your housing charges, which are posted to student accounts in July.
5. Submit Your Application
Before submitting:
- Carefully review and sign the Housing and Dining License Agreement.
- Answer all required application questions.
- Formally submit your online Housing Application.
Important: The Housing and Dining License Agreement is legally binding. Be sure you understand the terms and conditions before signing and submitting your application.
6. Check Your Email Regularly
Watch your email for important housing updates, including your room assignment confirmation or waitlist notification.
Be sure to read all communications from Housing & Residence Life carefully.
Questions? Contact the Housing Office.
707-826-3451
License Agreement
Make sure to carefully read all the information and answer all of the questions in your Application. You will be entering into a legally binding agreement and therefore it's crucial for you to understand every aspect of the agreement.
