Housing & Dining

Eligibility and Room Selection

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Lock In Your Space. Launch Your Year.

At the Academy, your home is more than four walls—it’s a place to connect, create, and push your craft forward. Here’s how to claim your spot.

Step Into Eligibility

You’re in the game if you:

  • Enroll in at least 3 units (on campus or online) each term—undergrad or grad
  • Complete the housing application
  • Sign your Housing License Agreement online
  • Drop your $500 deposit in the Housing Portal or with Accounts Receivable (415-618-6190)
  • Carry health insurance coverage
Obtaining Housing Accommodations
Student in dorm room

Deadlines That Matter

Space is limited, and the clock’s always ticking. Submit your application before the deadlines to lock in your room.

All students with a housing assignment will be required to sign up for a check-in appointment prior to moving in. Additional information regarding the move-in reservation process will be provided in advance.

    • Aug 20–26 – New International Student Move-In (1–6 PM PT)
    • Aug 27 – New Student Move-In (9 AM–5 PM PT)
    • Aug 29 – Continuing Student Move-In (9 AM–5 PM PT)
    • Sept 3 – Classes Begin
    • Dec 17 – Residence Halls Close (12 PM PT)
    • Jan 14 – New International Student Move-In (1–6 PM PT)
    • Jan 21 – New Student Move-In (9 AM–5 PM PT)
    • Jan 23 – Continuing Student Move-In (9 AM–5 PM PT)
    • Jan 28 – Classes Begin
    • May 20 – Residence Halls Close (12 PM PT)

Room Selection: The Playbook

Spring & Summer: Apply, pay your deposit, and we’ll assign your room.

Fall: Apply, pay, then watch your inbox (and yes, your spam folder) for your invitation to pick your space. Room Selection is your chance to call the shots—only available when you’re entering Housing in the fall.

Students in a dorm room

Housing Costs

Your rate = your room type + your number of roommates.

Paying out of pocket? Full semester payment due before move-in.

Using financial aid? Coordinate with Financial Aid early—your housing coverage must be confirmed before move-in.

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The $500 Commitment

Your one-time $500 deposit stays with you while you live in Housing. Each semester, $75 goes toward building maintenance. Keep your deposit at $500—replenish if needed. Damage, cleaning, and conduct fines come out of your deposit.

Move fast. Spaces fill. Your future neighbors are already sketching, coding, and creating. Claim your spot and step into a community built to make things happen.

Frequently Asked Housing Questions

  • Once you have completed your campus housing application and paid the $500.00 deposit, the next step is to complete your housing selection. Using our online system, you can see all available rooms and choose the one you want.

  • Students wishing to cancel their housing assignment for the upcoming academic year must do so in writing by emailing the Department of Housing & Residence Life at housing@academyart.edu with the following information:

    – Student ID Number

    – A statement requesting to cancel your upcoming housing assignment or application

    *Please specify the year for which you would like to cancel your housing.

    The following deadlines apply for students who wish to cancel their housing assignment or application:

    Cancellation for Spring applicants: January 1st

    Cancellation for Summer applicants: June 1st

    Cancellation for Fall applicants: July 1st

    Students must cancel by the above-listed cancellation dates—or within 10-days of their completed application—in order to receive a refund of their full housing deposit.

  • Continuing students currently living in campus housing may select their housing assignment for the next school year by participating in the General Room Selection process every April. Students will have the opportunity to remain in their current housing assignment or select a new space on campus.

    Definitions
    Room Renewal – Select to stay within your current housing space for the next academic year

    Building Renewal – Select to stay within your current building, but choose a new space for the next academic year

    General Room Selection (GRS) – Select to move to another housing space on campus for the next academic year

  • The student housing portal is accessible on all browsers through your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can access the portal for housing selection during your designated access time which will be sent to you prior to housing selection in early April.

    To complete your online housing selection, please go directly to the Student Housing Portal.

    You will need to sign in to the student housing portal using your general log in information with “@art.edu”

    Example: JDOE2@art.edu

    If you are having issues with your log-in information please contact Student Self-Service at 415-618-6500 for assistance.

    For information on how to use select your housing space, visit the “How to Select Your Room” page on the main drop-down menu of the student portal.

Guide to Campus Housing

View our Guide to Campus Housing for important information.