The University operates residence halls for single students on all campuses. Married students may find housing in University apartments, but these accommodations are limited in number and require very early application. Students accompanied by their spouses will find the cost of housing to be substantially higher. Other types of housing are also available. At most campuses students live in private homes, apartments, and rooming houses.
Many students live with other students and share expenses.
In some cases, students may need working permits to live in cooperatives. The Berkeley and San Diego campuses each have an International House, a residence for international and U.S. students interested in living in a multicultural environment. The Housing Office on each campus can provide you with complete information about University and private housing at that particular campus. Admission to the University does not guarantee your assignment to on-campus housing. You should apply for University housing about one year before you plan to begin your studies.