We’re so excited to welcome you this fall! Check out the below FAQs for more information on the transfer offer process.
How do I make my initial payment?
You will be redirected to a payment site to complete your payment after you sign your contract. Once you have paid, you’re not done accepting your offer! You will be redirected back to your housing portal, and you need to click “Complete Offer Acceptance.”
Why was I offered something other than what I listed on my preferences?
While we try to offer students to their preferred room types, we also have to offer to room types that have availability. You are able to submit a Change of Assignment Request (CAR) if you wish to request something new. Please note, CARs are not guaranteed and based on space availability.
What if I want to change my room?
You need to first accept your current offer, then you can submit a Change of Assignment Request (CAR). Please note, CARs are not guaranteed and based on space availability.
I was offered to a gender inclusive room, what does that mean?
If you selected gender inclusive housing in your application, you will be assigned with other students who also requested gender inclusive housing. Your gender will not be used when assigning your roommates, meaning that you may be assigned with somebody who has a different gender identity from you.
I no longer want gender inclusive housing, can I opt out?
Yes, you are able to opt out of gender inclusive housing. To opt out, you must first accept your current housing offer through the housing portal. You will then be able to update your response via the “Manage Your Housing” option on the housing portal. All requests to update a gender inclusive response will be approved. However, although Housing Services attempts to keep you in the same building and/or room type as your previous offer, requesting to opt into or out of gender inclusive housing once you have a housing offer may result in a change to your housing offer which may result in a contract cost increase.
When will I receive my room number and roommate information?
We will send room, roommate, and move in information by the end of August.
Can I still request roommates?
If you have both been offered to the same building and room type, then you can mutually request one another on the housing application, and we should be able to assign you to the same room in August. If you have been offered to different buildings or room types, you will need to submit a Change of Assignment Request to try and be moved into the same building/room type.
Will the Bruin Meal Plan for off-campus residents be available?
The Bruin Meal Plan will be available, and more details will be updated closer to the start of the academic year.
Can I decline my offer to try and receive a different offer?
We do not recommend declining your offer, because you are not guaranteed to receive another offer. If you still want University housing, but a different offer, we recommend you accept your offer and submit a Change of Assignment Request.
I have submitted an appeal for accommodations to the Center for Accessible Education (CAE) and am waiting to hear back, should I still accept this offer?
Yes, please accept the current offer. We will look to change your assignment if we subsequently receive an approved accommodation from CAE.
When is move-in?
Move-In takes place the week prior to the start of the academic year. For the 2024-2025 academic year, move-in will begin for the University Apartments on Saturday, September 14, and on-campus move-in will begin Wednesday, September 18-Saturday, September 21, 2024. You will be assigned a specific date and time in late August (depending on what building you are in). If you need to make travel arrangements early, please do so for the dates listed above. If you are assigned a different date and time, you can make changes to your assigned time after you receive your assignment information.
More Questions?
Email us uclahousing@housing.ucla.edu
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