The SF State Housing Community provides a home to more than 2,500 San Francisco
State University students. As a resident of one of three traditional residence
halls (Mary Ward and Mary Park halls, the Science and Technology Theme Community
building), or four apartment complexes (the Towers and the Village at Centennial
Square, University Park South and University Park North), you'll live just
footsteps away from your classes and the many amenities our campus offers.
To live on campus you must be a full-time student and you must apply separately from the University admission. Housing is limited and not guaranteed so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
- Freshmen Housing
First-time freshmen Residence Halls
The University's two traditional residence halls are located on the southwest
corner of campus near beautiful Lake Merced. Reserved for first-time freshmen,
the residence halls provide an environment suited to academic and personal growth.
All rooms are double occupancy and fully furnished. Showers and bathrooms are
located on each wing of the floors. Residents receive free cable TV hookup and
telephone. A choice of 10-, 15-, and 19-meal plans is included.
Eligibility: The residence halls are available to SF State students under the age of 19 at the time of move-in who are enrolled in at least 12 academic units.
The Science & Technology Theme Community (STTC)
Located across from the residence halls, the STTC is designed to make the transition
to college life easier for first-time freshmen interested in science and technology.
This small community of 100 students offers double-occupancy rooms with private
bathrooms. A choice of 10-, 15-, and 19-meal plans is included. The STTC provides
a "small-college experience" approach to first-year students, including
a live-in graduate assistant, on-site computer lab and access to SF State faculty
in the form of weekly faculty dinners and discussion sessions.
Eligibility: The STTC is available to SF State students under the age of 19 at the time of move-in who are enrolled in at least 12 academic units. Priority is given to students majoring in computer science, biology, mathematics, geosciences, chemistry, engineering or technology-related areas such as industrial arts, and information systems. Undeclared students interested in those majors are also encouraged to apply.
The Towers at Centennial Square (TCS)
Located across from the residence halls, the Towers at Centennial Square apartments
offer shared one- and two-bedroom fully furnished apartments to first-year freshmen
in designated Residential Learning Communities. Residents of the Towers at Centennial
Square enjoy their own kitchen and bathroom, and cable TV hookup. A choice of
10-, 15-, and 19-meal plans is included. The Residential Learning Communities
at the Towers bring first-year students together who have similar goals and academic
interest.
Eligibility: The TCS is available to SF State students under the age of 19 at the time of move-in who are enrolled in at least 12 academic units. Residents must sign up for a Residential Learning Community.
- International and domestic student theme housing
The International Learning Community
The International Learning Community is one of several on-campus Residential
Learning Communities which offer living/learning programs to SF State students.
The International Learning Community is designed to accommodate domestic and
international students who wish to live and study together. The international
perspective developed in this community can enhance students' ability to learn
and to understand their role in a multicultural, interdependent society. The
International Learning Community is located in Building B of the Village at Centennial
Square Apartments.
Eligibility: The International Learning Community is available to SF State international
and domestic students who wish to study abroad or major in international studies
and foreign languages. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate
academic units or 8 graduate academic units. Age limit for domestic students
is 22; 26 for international students.
- Upper-division and graduate students
The Village at Centennial Square
In close proximity to the residence halls and the Towers at Centennial Square,
the Village is a modern 193-apartment complex accommodating second-year, transfer
and graduate students. A choice of two- or three-bedroom apartments is available.
Each apartment is fully furnished and includes a kitchen, bathroom and cable
TV hookup. Meal plans are available but not required in the Village.
Eligibility: The Village is available to SF State students over the age of 19
at the time of move-in who are enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate academic
units or 8 graduate academic units. The age limit is 22 at time of
move in.
University Park South
Located one block from the center of campus, you'll find University Park South Apartments in the heart of the beautiful Lake Merced neighborhood. The units are a short walk from the lake and adjoining golf course, and a mile from the Pacific Ocean. These garden apartments are furnished 2 bedroom/1 bath or 3 bedroom/2 bath units with spacious living and dining rooms, some with semi-private patios. Rent includes utilities (gas, electric, water, garbage) and Internet access. Telephone and cable are not included. Single and double occupancy bedrooms are available. Meal plans are available but not required.
Eligibility: University Park South apartments are available to SF State students between the ages of 22 and 25 years old at the time of move-in who are enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate academic units or 8 graduate academic units.
- Family Student Housing
University Park North
This large apartment complex located on Buckingham Way is comprised of garden
and tower apartments in a combination of 3 bedroom/2 bath, 2 bedroom/1 bath
and 1 bedroom/1 bath units. University Park North is a 10-minute walk from the
center of campus and close to public transportation. Parking spaces are available.
All units have an equipped kitchen (refrigerator and dishwater, no microwave)
and some have access to shared courtyards.
Eligibility: University Park North apartments are unfurnished and are available to SF State faculty/staff members and students with or without families.
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