University of California - San Diego - Campus Housing - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		10,957
Undergrads Living On Campus		33%
Number of Dormitories		6
Best Dorms		Eleanor Roosevelt College
Worst Dorms		Roger Revelle College

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There is no agreement at UCSD on which are the best or worst dorms—most people say they like the dorm they are in the best. But, if pressed, Revelle seems to have the slight majority for being called the worst dorm, probably because it is the oldest and the ugliest. Some people really like Camp Snoopy (Sixth College dorm), and other people hate it. Roosevelt College, which is the newest residential hall, is the most comfortable and has become a favorite. Do not trust the dorm rooms you see on TV shows. All the rooms at UCSD are going to look very small when you move in. It is a good idea to try and see a room in the dorm you will be in before you move in, so you can better decide what to leave at home.

Dorm assignments are completely arbitrary and only based on what college you are in. Most students find that the people they meet and live with influence their dorm experience more than which dorm they live in. Overall, as long as you are flexible and try to get along with your roommate, the dorm you live in is not that important.

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scn002

Neuroscience '13

A

The Village Transfer Apartments

The incentive to go "green" is highly emphasized here. At the same time, wireless networks are always working with full bars which helps when you're doing homework. There's housekeeping once a week, laundry is done downstairs and dining is walking distance. There's a high-end restaurant just downstairs, market, and dining halls close by. The 3 shuttle stops also make it convenient to travel around campus. The rooms in the apartments are ideal for students and very spacious. It's a wonderful experience!

Apr 15, 2012

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ASeelman

Neuroscience and Neurobiology '13

A+

Housing

Great housing available. Campus is on a hill so having a bike is a plus. Busses also provide rides to classes.

Mar 26, 2012

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caseyadams11

Psychology '13

B+

Dorm Life Is Important

I loved living on campus. I think that it is a great way to get to know other people and a good transition from living at home to living on your own. The dining halls are slightly over priced, but there are several different ones all over campus.

I preferred the on campus apartments to the dorms because they had a kitchen. It was nice to be able to cook my own food.

Mar 15, 2012

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User rating for University of California - San Diego - Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 34 user reviews.

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Room Types		Apartments are same-sex but the buildings are coed. Each college has its own on-campus apartments, which have shared or single rooms, a living room, and a kitchen.
Bed Types		Twin extra-long (36”x 80”)
What You Get		Bed Cable TV Closet Desk and chair Ethernet access Hall kitchen Trash can
Also Available		Yes, freshmen are guaranteed on-campus housing. Sophomores must enter a lottery to get an on-campus apartment.

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Minifridges

TVs

Cleaning Service

Yes, in public areas including the suite living rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens.

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The dorms are arranged into suites, which makes it easier to make friends with the people living next to you. This feature also makes it feel more like home because there is a common living area.

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Earl Warren College
Floors: 4 (3 buildings)
Number of Occupants: About 400 per building
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, triples
Special Features: The Warren College dorms surround a large grass field where lots of sporting activities take place. EWC is located on the opposite side of both Canyon Vista and Earl’s Place eateries.

Eleanor Roosevelt College
Floors: 4 (4 buildings)
Number of Occupants: About 80 per building
Bathrooms: In-suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: These dorms are fairly new (opened in 2003) and they are also directly next to RIMAC. ERC borders the community green and Café Ventanas.

John Muir College
Floors: 7 (4 buildings)
Number of Occupants: About 140 per building
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, triples
Special Features: The Muir dorms are within walking distance to the beach, and some rooms even have ocean views.

Roger Revelle College
Floors: Multi-story (2 buildings)
Number of Occupants: About 400 per building
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Double occupancy arranged into suites
Special Features: The Revelle dorms are the oldest dorms on campus and made entirely of concrete, however, they are centrally located in the middle of campus.

Sixth College
Floors: 2 (8 buildings)
Number of Occupants: About 80 per building
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Large suites that can house up to 28 students
Special Features: Sixth offers its residents wireless Internet connections and laundry facilities. SC is also home to the campus’s student-run TV station.

Thurgood Marshall College
Floors: 5, 6 (9 buildings)
Number of Occupants: About 65 per building
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, triples
Special Features: Laundry facilities, close to Ocean View Terrace Restaurant.

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