Academy Life

Housing & Dining

Looking out a window at the city below

Our residence halls are alive with talent, from animators and designers to filmmakers and game changers. Your neighbors are also your future collaborators, co-creators, and lifelong friends. Step outside and San Francisco becomes your studio, your playground, and your muse.

Free Shuttles to Move You Around the City

From canvas to camera, class to café, our free shuttles make the city yours. Shuttle stops are located near all residence halls as well as museums, parks, and shopping districts.

Shuttle Schedule
Shuttle bus with students

Style, Comfort, And Convenience

Our residence halls are built for more than sleep; they’re packed with perks:

  • Fitness centers to keep you moving
  • In-room kitchens and bathrooms for everyday convenience
  • Lounges with cable TV, pool tables, and plenty of space to unwind
  • Free Wi-Fi, laundry, and community events that bring everyone together
Housing Dining Academy of Art University

RA Team

Every residence hall has a live-in team of trained Directors and RAs to support you in academics, personal growth, and safety. They provide guidance, care, and professionalism right where you live.

Resident Assistants Employment
Student RAs

Find Your Space

We offer a range of options—private rooms, shared studios, suites with kitchens—across multiple locations.

Whether you’re looking for quiet focus or vibrant community, there’s a space here that fits your style and your goals.

    560 Powell Interior

    560 Powell

    Cozy co-ed living with kitchen studios and lounges

    620 Sutter Interior

    620 Sutter

    Fitness center, dining hall, meal plan included

    655 Sutter Interior

    655 Sutter

    Co-ed by floor, common kitchen, vibrant social spaces

    680 Sutter Interior

    680 Sutter

    Foosball, lounge life, kitchen studios

    1080 Bush Interior

    1080 Bush

    Studios, shared suites, foosball and pool tables

    The Department of Housing & Residence Life

    We create inclusive, welcoming spaces where students live, learn, and grow. Our mission is simple: prepare you for success—on campus and as a global citizen.

    Visit Us: 79 New Montgomery Street, Suite 120, San Francisco, CA 94105
    Email: Housing@academyart.edu
    Call: 1-415-618-6335 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST)

    Follow: Facebook — ArtU Housing Department | Instagram — @artuhousing

    Mission Statement

    The Department of Housing & Residence Life facilitates holistic communities that support student growth, development, and learning. Our residence hall communities seek to provide spaces that offer a welcoming, inclusive, and safe living environment. Staff members are committed to offering courteous, professional, and efficient service by providing opportunities to prepare residents for success both on campus and as global citizens.

    Core Values

    In our work with the university community and beyond, the Department of Housing & Residence Life values:

    • Education and preparation for a lifetime of learning
    • Integrity, honesty, personal responsibility, and ethical behavior
    • Appreciation, respect, and acceptance for diversity and inclusion
    • Civic and social responsibility as a means toward good citizenship
    • Opportunities for students to live, learn, and grow

    Mailing Address:

    Department of Housing
    Academy of Art University
    79 New Montgomery Street
    San Francisco, CA 94105